Guest: Tan De Jun, Portfolio Manager, FSM Global

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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto have wrapped up their Leaders’ Retreat, with both sides looking to deepen cooperation across security, energy, sustainability, and economic ties. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser at Pacific Research Centre of Malaysia and Senior Fellow at Singapore Institute of International Affairs. 

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Pregnancy and postpartum recovery can bring changes in appetite, digestion, energy, movement and pain. Cheryl Goh unpacks how nutrition and physiotherapy can work together to support mothers through pregnancy, birth and the return to strength after delivery with Ellie Cheale, Dietitian and Head of Nutrition at UFIT, and Kimberly Song, Senior Physiotherapist at UFIT.

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A Hong Kong-born bakery concept has opened its first permanent Singapore home at Asia Square, bringing together Canadian, French, Italian and Hong Kong influences. Cheryl Goh speaks with Chef Domenico Giammarella, Chef-Owner of Mimmo Bakery Singapore to find out more about their menu spaning egg tarts and various viennoiserie and savoury dishes, served in a warm bakery-café space right in the heart of the CBD.

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As shoppers become more mindful about where their money goes, retailers are rethinking value beyond discounts. Cheryl Goh speaks with Ernie Koh, President of the Singapore Retailers Association (SRA) to find out how the Singapore Retail Festival 2026 hopes to bring together deals, rewards and experiences while supporting local businesses.

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Fresh off being named Singapore's Sportsman of the Year at the Singapore Sports Awards, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with world champion pool player Aloysius Yapp on the career-defining season that earned him the nation's highest sporting honour.

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A fatal lightning strike off Pasir Ris Beach has raised questions about how lightning can strike even under seemingly clear skies. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out about the phenomenon of clear-sky lightning, and why people at sea are especially vulnerable with Assoc Prof Wang Xianfeng, Cluster Lead, Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Health, NTU. The Morning Report also examines how lightning injuries occur, the short- and long-term effects on the human body, and the critical first aid that can save lives after a lightning strike with Dr Adrian Poh, Medical Director, HMI OneCare Clinic

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After years of subdued activity, Singapore's IPO market is showing fresh signs of life, with a growing pipeline of companies preparing to list on the SGX. The renewed momentum has also been supported in part by the Government's $6.5 billion Equity Market Development Programme. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at what's driving the renewed interest, and if the EQDP has addressed the root causes of the SGX’s challenges with Dr Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School

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On today's (7 July) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Bill Stone, Chief Investment Officer, The Glenview Trust Company

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Larson Ong is a co-founder of the creative marketing agency Visual Studio Singapore. When he started the company in 2006, success came relatively soon. But a series of unfortunate events took their toll and Larson spiralled into depression. By seeking therapy and finding an outlet in boxing, Larson bounced back and today advocates mental wellbeing among other entrepreneurs even as they build their business. Larson shares how he grew from his mental health challenges, and tells us what he'd say in his letter to his younger self.

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