Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Russia for the BRICS summit in Russia next month. This was revealed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on his recent trip to St Petersburg, Russia, ahead of Xi’s trip.

Xi last visited Russia in March last year and Putin reciprocated with his own trip to China in October that year. The two leaders have since also met in Beijing in May, where Putin took the first foreign trip of his fifth presidential term, and in Kazakhstan in July.

Where does China stand in promoting “balanced, objective and rational voices” to create conditions for an early ceasefire and a political settlement of the Ukraine war, and where are China-Russia ties headed?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor from the Department of Political Science at the NUS Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences shares his insights.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: EPA-EFE

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Russia for the BRICS summit in Russia next month. This was revealed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on his recent trip to St Petersburg, Russia, ahead of Xi’s trip.
Xi last visited Russia in March last year and Putin reciprocated with his own trip to China in October that year. The two leaders have since also met in Beijing in May, where Putin took the first foreign trip of his fifth presidential term, and in Kazakhstan in July.
Where does China stand in promoting “balanced, objective and rational voices” to create conditions for an early ceasefire and a political settlement of the Ukraine war, and where are China-Russia ties headed?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor from the Department of Political Science at the NUS Faculty of Arts &amp; Social Sciences shares his insights.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: EPA-EFE

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Morning Shot: Will Xi Jinping’s attendance at the BRICS Summit be a game-changer for China and Russia's "no limits" partnership?

Bamboo is often referred to as the "green gold," and for good reason too. It is a highly versatile (and also the fastest growing) plant that can thrive in diverse climates, and is being increasingly utilized for several purposes (in food, to construct homes, as an effective method for carbon sequestration, for example).

Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explain more on Breakfast Bites to mark World Bamboo Day.



Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

Edited by Emaad Akhtar

Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Bamboo is often referred to as the "green gold," and for good reason too. It is a highly versatile (and also the fastest growing) plant that can thrive in diverse climates, and is being increasingly utilized for several purposes (in food, to construct homes, as an effective method for carbon sequestration, for example).
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explain more on Breakfast Bites to mark World Bamboo Day.
 
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang &amp; Audrey Siek
Edited by Emaad Akhtar
Music and photo credits: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Bites: Did you know that some species of bamboo can grow up to 4cm per hour?

Hundreds of pagers blew up at approximately the same time across Lebanon on Tuesday (Sept 17), killing at least nine people and wounding more than 2,700. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a Hezbollah official says this detonation of the pagers is the "biggest security breach" the group had been subjected to in nearly a year of conflict with Israel.

On the topic of security, back at home here in Singapore, about 2,500 visitors are refused entry at our checkpoints every month - a figure was revealed by Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam in Parliament, in the wake of the case involving Bangladeshi extremist preacher Amir Hamza, who entered Singapore illegally using a passport with a different name.

What is considered "undesirable visitors" in the context of Singapore, and how does the overall terror outlook for the region look?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Rohan Gunaratna, Professor of Security Studies at NTU’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies shares his insights.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar 
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: ST/ Chong Jun Liang

Hundreds of pagers blew up at approximately the same time across Lebanon on Tuesday (Sept 17), killing at least nine people and wounding more than 2,700. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a Hezbollah official says this detonation of the pagers is the "biggest security breach" the group had been subjected to in nearly a year of conflict with Israel.
On the topic of security, back at home here in Singapore, about 2,500 visitors are refused entry at our checkpoints every month - a figure was revealed by Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam in Parliament, in the wake of the case involving Bangladeshi extremist preacher Amir Hamza, who entered Singapore illegally using a passport with a different name.
What is considered "undesirable visitors" in the context of Singapore, and how does the overall terror outlook for the region look?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Rohan Gunaratna, Professor of Security Studies at NTU’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies shares his insights.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: ST/ Chong Jun Liang

Morning Shot: How challenging is it to keep “undesirable characters” at bay?

As the demand for sustainable business practices grows, companies are increasingly seeking ways to minimise their environmental impact.

Leading the charge in the tech sector is a company that was recently recognized at the 25th Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards 2024, winning the Leadership and Advocacy award for its innovative approach to IT asset management.

Through eco-friendly solutions like device leasing and responsible end-of-life disposal, it helps businesses reduce their carbon footprints and align with net-zero goals, all while embracing the principles of the circular economy.

We speak with Alan Puah, Founder and Managing Director, Rentalworks for more,



Presented by Audrey Siek

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

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

Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

As the demand for sustainable business practices grows, companies are increasingly seeking ways to minimise their environmental impact.
Leading the charge in the tech sector is a company that was recently recognized at the 25th Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards 2024, winning the Leadership and Advocacy award for its innovative approach to IT asset management.
Through eco-friendly solutions like device leasing and responsible end-of-life disposal, it helps businesses reduce their carbon footprints and align with net-zero goals, all while embracing the principles of the circular economy.
We speak with Alan Puah, Founder and Managing Director, Rentalworks for more,
 
Presented by Audrey Siek
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.
Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Morning Shot: Will Xi Jinping’s attendance at the BRICS Summit be a game-changer for China and Russia's "no limits" partnership?

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