In line with the newly launched OECD ministerial-level dialogue on decarbonisation, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called for all countries to work together on climate change.

But have you ever wondered what’s usually lacking in such high-level climate dialogues, and what needs to be put in place to get the gears oiled?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Lawrence Loh, Professor & Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School shares his insights.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting ([email protected])
Photo credits: Prime Minister's Office of Japan

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It’s all about the financial acronyms on Tiktok nowadays. Have you ever heard of DINKS? It stands for Dual Income No Kids, which describes couples who actively decide to delay having kids or not to have kids at all. They describe their two incomes freeing up a whole lot of funds that can be invested or spent on themselves - like nice vacations and shopping. 

This is different from the DEWKS - Dually Employed With Kids: the group that has to think about long-term budgeting and parental responsibility.

Come learn all the new acronyms with Audrey, Emaad and Ryan! Which one are you?

 

Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang

Produced and edited by Audrey Siek

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In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speak with Alvin Tan, COO, Sphere Consumer Products Asia - a company with its origins in France that combines environmental stewardship with cutting-edge packaging solutions.

Discover how this industry leader is shaping the future of sustainable packaging through advanced research, strategic investments, and a dedication to green materials in Singapore. 

 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar 

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng ([email protected])

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

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Let's face it: we're all willing (once in a while, or often) to fork out some of that hard-earned salary to satisfy our travel thirst.

But what if there were ways to have an equal amount of fun on your globetrotting adventures whilst spending even less money? 

Of course you'd take it!

Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss some useful travel hacks you can try this year (if you haven't already)!

 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang and Audrey Siek

Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar

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Ken Peng, Head of Asia Investment Strategy, Citi Global Wealth Investments, discusses why healthcare stocks particularly MedTech are worth watching despite concerns about politics potentially creating uncertainties.

Presented and produced by Ryan Huang

 

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From heatwaves to flooding and storms, climate change is driving up the intensity of disasters all over the world. A recent report by the World Meteorological Organisation revealed that the problem is particularly acute in Asia, which is heating up faster than the global average.

Experts say there is a narrow window for the region to increase its resilience and protect its hard-won development gains from the socioeconomic impacts of climate change - nature-based solutions.

On this episode of Morning Shot, Colin Moore, Regional Carbon Advisor, Wildlife Conservation Society & SCeNe Coalition Nature-based Solutions Portfolio Lead shares his insights on how nature-based solutions can be adapted and scaled up.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar

Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting ([email protected])

Photo credits: ADB 

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Fancy a Japanese cream puff or desserts in the wee hours of the morning and not sure where to go?

Well, you can now get your dessert fix at Chateraise’s first unmanned store in Singapore that is open 24-7.

We find out how it works and whether one is coming to your neighbourhood soon with Bryan Ho, Operation Manager, Chateraise.

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Christine Short, Head of Research, Global Corporate Events at Wall Street Horizon, a TMX Company shares her analysis of how the markets are reacting to the latest earnings season so far, expectations on the upcoming retail earnings parade, as well as promising sectors investors are looking to park their money right now.

Presented by: Ryan Huang

Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ([email protected]) 

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Sean Teo, Sales Trader, Saxo previews some of this week's highlight events including earnings from Palantir and Toyota, as well as recent gains from Apple propping up wider market sentiment.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

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Calling all stargazers! We have a meteor shower to look forward to for the rest of the month of May. Falling stars, Shooting stars, wishing stars – whatever you call it, it is something to see. 

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower could spawn up to 100 shooting stars an hour! We’re in the edge of the northern hemisphere, so we’re talking about a slower rate of 10 to 30 an hour.

Ryan and Audrey chat about how to go about catching the show, and where you should go to get the best view. Set your alarm!

Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang

Produced and edited by Audrey Siek

Music credits: Catch A Falling Star by Perry Como

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