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Technology has really revolutionised the travel industry. It’s never been more easy to research and book a holiday or make corporate travel arrangements. But behind the scenes there are complex systems at work. What are the updates on that front?

The Morning Run crew gives you their take on today's business headlines:

- Google, Temasek sees SEA's internet economy at $200bil

- Alibaba has to account for Singles day and thereafter

- Microsoft could be dialing back on it's phone business

Critical thinking skills are extremely important in developing a successful career. Chances are you’ve heard it many times, such as when you began applying for your first job or maybe when you were passed over for a promotion. The problem is - no one tells you how to acquire critical thinking. Here are 5 critical thinking skills you need to enhance your performance at work. 

Ben Le Brun, Market Analyst at OptionsXpress in Sydney discusses the anticipation of central bank action in the US and Australia. He also shares his outlook of the healthcare sector in Australia.

We often rely on the wisdom of others when there's a tough decision to make. So how can we learn to reflect and turn to ourselves in times of challenge and adversity? Tom Gilovich shares some principles to developing real wisdom, as opposed to mere cleverness, to help us level up our understanding in challenges both mundane and extraordinary. 

How real is over-insuring?

I've lost all my profits in the short term, should I abandon the idea that investing should be long term?

Are FDs the way to financial freedom?

What are the advantages of ETF investing and how to do it?

Men’s boutique and jewellery are becoming prevalent in the Klang Valley. The trend no longer stereotypes the gaudy and shiny jewellery and the fashion industry is capitalising on it. WJ & Co, a men’s boutique located in Bangsar and Andfersand dedicates to making men’s jewellery are on the panel to talk about their businesses in the men’s fashion industry.

Public attitudes towards smoking is slowly changing, but those who smoke find it tough to kick off the addicting habit. Pharmacist, Lovy Beh gives tips for engaging smokers who are keen to quit by giving us an insight to smoking cessation therapy in the pharmacy setting.

The 2016 Thomas and Uber Cup took place in Kunshan, China this year. The popular game, which demands excellent fitness and technical finesse is a popular after-work and weekend sport – to play or to watch. We learn more about it from Dr Harjeet Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Dr Mohd Faithal Hassan, the Dean of Sports Science at the University of Malaya.

Facebook apologized yesterday for refusing to run an advert featuring a bikini-clad plus-size model, citing it "depicts a body...in an undesirable manner." Facebook's Ads Team went on to say "ads like these are not allowed since they make viewers feel bad about themselves." Clinical psychologist Dr. Chua Sook Ning explains what this says about our attitudes towards body image as well as how to address unhealthy weight and eating issues in a constructive manner.