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The CSI300 is one of the best performing markets in Asia, while the Hang Seng Index is having an even better run. We ask Jack Kouzi, Director for Strategy at VFS Group if this rally has legs and what sectors will offer best exposure to China's reopening theme.

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Patrick Teoh takes you on another foot-stomping, hand-clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of hits from the 60s to 80s.

Two weeks into the start of the new school term, it was reported that school canteen operators are struggling to cope with the rising cost of raw ingredients, with many operators bound to the prices set within their existing canteen tenders. How does this affect the quality of the meals provided in canteens, and how could this exacerbate the problem of malnutrition that is increasing among school-going children? We speak to Dr Tee E Siong, President of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia, and Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim, Chairperson of the Parent Action Group for Education, about the decades-long problem of unhealthy school food, and how to better support parents and canteen operators in providing healthier meals. 

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It’s an episode of A Bit of Culture that’s also a bit more nostalgic and reflective, as our guests look back and look ahead. But first up, our host Kam Raslan gets the ball rolling by talking about public spaces and our relationship with them. Regular contributor, Na’a Murad then reminisces about his experiences watching concerts in KL during the good old days. Later, debutant Lim Sheau Yun speaks about AI-generated art and how impressive (and scary) they can be.

Fireworks are set to go off this weekend in the English Premier League, with league leaders Arsenal looking to extend their five-point lead at the top of the table. In their way is Manchester United, who recently stumbled against Crystal Palace and will be without Casemiro for the clash against their traditional rival. Can they stop the Arsenal juggernaut? At the other end of the top half of the table, Liverpool and Chelsea will be looking to change their fortunes and kickstart their stop-start season again. Who will come out on top? Our pundits analyse these matches, and more, with their usual vigour and humor, only on Just For Kicks!

With Chinese New Year around the corner, we look at the importance of having or creating traditions during the festive season, and why people hold onto them.

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Is it difficult for adults to ask friends for help? We get into it.

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Picture this: People in white lab coats, mixing liquids, furiously typing or jotting down notes. When you think about a scientist or researcher, do these images come to mind? While these may be stereotypical, there are actually many scientists and researchers in Malaysia who are working tirelessly to improve lives.

In this first episode of Big Brain Energy, we speak with health researchers who have big ideas. One such researcher is Jessica Ooi, who is developing an easy-to-use ovarian cancer test kit to help eradicate late detection of this type of cancer, which often leads to avoidable deaths.

Watch the full conversation here, where Professor Abhimanyu, Provost of Sunway University, and Jessica share their journeys in science and why they are determined to continue their work, even when the going gets tough.

Presented in collaboration with the Merdeka Award Trust.

A recent article published by Vox detailed stories of how convoluted the job recruitment processes have become for some. We look at why this is happening and whether it is necessary.

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在经济环境充满各种不确定因素的情况下，银行股向来是投资者推崇的“价值型股项”之一。该类股在疫情期间也表现稳定。但市场预计全球经济可能将进一步衰退，在这样的情况下，银行股还是投资避风港吗？银行股未来究竟还有多少上升空间呢？