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This week, Murphy and Heilemann are joined by the great Frank Lavin—former U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, Reagan's political director, and a Swiss Army knife of global politics. The Hacks dive into a tidal wave of news: renewed demands for the release of the Epstein list, Trump falling out of vogue with the GOP, Putin calling Trump's bluff, the political undertones of the World Cup, the New York mayor's race, and so much more. Plus, don't miss Frank's new book, Inside the Reagan White House—a firsthand look at policymaking, politics, and the people behind the scenes of the Reagan Revolution.

Honestly, I had a tough time sleeping when I was in Singapore some years ago. It was my first time overseas. It was hot all the time there; it's sub-equatorial. And I found myself lying awake almost all night long. I was there with another guy. We were ministering together there, teaching in seminars. So, since we couldn't sleep, we ended up talking and talking, and the ceiling fan over our heads made about one revolution per minute, so it wasn't doing much good. Finally about 3:00 to 3:30, just about the time you get to sleep, a little cooler at that point, and you wouldn't know it, you just doze off and suddenly you'd hear a rooster crowing right there in downtown Singapore. The roosters didn't care; they were still crowing. You could hear right after that, all the sounds of Singapore waking up...thank you Mr. Rooster, I just got to sleep. Now, I didn't grow up on a farm. So this was my first opportunity to listen each morning to the power of a rooster's wakeup call, whether I wanted to wake up or not. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Rooster In Your Heart." Our word for today from the Word of God comes from Matthew 26. It's a familiar account of the denial of Jesus by His main man, Simon Peter. And in verse 73, we come upon the third time Peter is going to deny his Lord. "After a little while, those standing there went up to Peter and said, 'Surely you are one of them, for your accent gives you away.' Then he began to call down curses on himself, and he swore to them, 'I don't know the man!' Immediately a rooster crowed. Then Peter remembered the words Jesus had spoken, 'Before the rooster crows you'll disown me three times.' And he went outside and wept bitterly." It appears here that Peter betrayed Jesus twice before and didn't deal with what he had done. He managed to get through that okay. But the third time, the Bible says, "He went out and wept bitterly." In fact, the Greek means he went out and wept bitterly and loudly. You could hear this man sobbing aloud after what he had done. And it was the sound of the rooster that triggered repentance. In a sense, that rooster did to Peter what roosters often do; he woke Peter up. Now, Jesus told us the Holy Spirit would specialize in wakeup calls. He said in John 16, "When the Holy Spirit has come, He will convict the world of sin." When you betray your Lord in some sin or some compromise, there is - in a sense - a rooster calling in your heart saying, "Wake up! Look what you're doing! Do you know how this makes your Savior feel?" It's like an arrow to the heart. The question is, "What do you do when the Holy Spirit's conviction says, 'What have you done?'" It's possible that the rooster's been crowing in your heart lately; things you've been doing in secret or when you're with that person that maybe you never should have been associated with. Or maybe when you've compromised the truth, or you've neglected your family again, you've hurt the people you love again, you rationalize what you should be repenting of. Peter graduated from spiritual treason to spiritual greatness after his denial. Why? He let God break his heart over his sin. He responded emotionally to the stabbing pain in his heart. Do you? Spiritual disaster begins when you begin to quench the Spirit of God, you ignore the call that should wake you up. Today, through this program, the rooster's crowing again. It's the Holy Spirit saying, "You're breaking Jesus' heart. It's time you shed some tears over it as He is. It's the cry of a rooster that means a new day is dawning. The conviction of the Holy Spirit can begin a whole new day in your life if you'll wake up.

Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Get your tickets to Sardine[Con] and end the scamedmichost Karisse Hendrick dives deep into the latest fraud news and cybersecurity threats shaking up the digital landscape. The episode kicks off with a jaw-dropping "What the Fraud" story about a Florida inmate who orchestrated a $1.2 million fraud scheme from behind bars, highlighting the ingenuity and audacity of modern fraudsters. Karisse then unpacks the staggering revelation of 16 billion exposed passwords in what's being called the largest data breach in history. This massive leak poses unprecedented risks for account takeovers, identity theft, and targeted phishing attacks.The host explores the implications for both consumers and businesses, offering practical advice on protecting accounts and sensitive information. Karisse also examines emerging threats from state-sponsored hackers, particularly those affiliated with Iran, and their potential impact on critical infrastructure. The episode covers Europol's takedown of a major crypto investment fraud ring and MasterCard's innovative use of AI to combat card fraud. Rounding out the news, Karisse discusses how countries like Singapore and Australia are implementing novel approaches to fight scams, including giving police power to freeze suspected victims' bank accounts.This information-packed episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about online security, from individual consumers to fraud-fighting professionals. Karisse's expert analysis and actionable insights provide listeners with the knowledge they need to stay ahead of evolving fraud tactics.Fraudology is hosted by Karisse Hendrick, a fraud fighter with decades of experience advising hundreds of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world on fraud, chargebacks, and other forms of abuse impacting a company's bottom line. Connect with her on LinkedIn She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast weekly, on Tuesdays.

Learn About The Top Global Markets Targeted by the U.S. Dairy Export Council DMI's Scott Wallin explores how your dairy checkoff resources are driving global demand for U.S. dairy with Becky Nyman, a fourth-generation California dairy farmer and chair of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), and Rick Ortman, USDEC's Senior VP of Strategic Insights. Rick highlights USDEC's mission to make U.S. dairy the supplier of choice worldwide—backed by rigorous market research and strategic insights while Becky shares the importance of uniting farmers, processors, and manufacturers under one global voice. With nearly 20% of all U.S. milk production already feeding international markets, they make it clear why exports are critical to sustaining dairy businesses and attracting the next generation to the farm. From boosting dairy demand in Mexico to building strong ties in Southeast Asia through USDEC's Center for Dairy Excellence in Singapore, the conversation reveals how mission trips, health research, and hands-on partnerships are strengthening trust in U.S. dairy across the globe. Tune in to find out! To learn more about the national dairy checkoff and your local dairy checkoffs, please visit dairycheckoff.com Host & Guest: ·      Host: Scott Wallin, Vice President of Farmer Communications & Media Relations, Dairy Management Inc. ·      Guest: Becky Nyman, California dairy farmer and Chair, U.S. Dairy Export Council ·      Guest: Rick Ortman, Senior Vice President of Strategic Insights, U.S. Dairy Export Council

This Day in Legal History: “A Friend of the Constitution”On July 15, 1819, Chief Justice John Marshall took the unusual step of anonymously defending one of the most consequential Supreme Court decisions in American history—McCulloch v. Maryland. Writing under the pseudonym A Friend of the Constitution, Marshall authored a series of essays published in the Philadelphia Union and the Alexandria Gazette, responding to public criticism of the Court's expansive interpretation of federal power. The decision, issued earlier that year, had upheld Congress's authority to establish a national bank and struck down Maryland's attempt to tax it, solidifying the doctrine of federal supremacy.Marshall's public defense was significant because it revealed the political sensitivity of the ruling and the extent to which the legitimacy of the Court's reasoning was contested. The McCulloch opinion laid out the principle of implied powers under the Necessary and Proper Clause, asserting that the federal government could take actions not explicitly listed in the Constitution if they furthered constitutionally enumerated powers. The decision also famously stated, “the power to tax involves the power to destroy,” rejecting state efforts to control or burden federal institutions.Critics, particularly from states' rights factions, argued the decision centralized too much power in the federal government and eroded state sovereignty. Marshall's essays, though unsigned, were unmistakably in his judicial voice and aimed to calm anxieties about federal overreach by appealing to reason, constitutional structure, and the logic of a functioning union. His public engagement reflected an early awareness of the need to build public confidence in the judiciary's authority.This episode was rare in that a sitting Chief Justice chose to participate in public constitutional debate beyond the bench. It also underscored the foundational role McCulloch would come to play in defining the American system of federalism. The decision has remained a touchstone in constitutional law for over two centuries, cited in debates over congressional authority ranging from the New Deal to the Affordable Care Act.Marshall's intervention on July 15, 1819, was both defensive and visionary—a recognition that legal rulings do not exist in a vacuum and often require articulation beyond the courtroom to be enduring.The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with its plan to dramatically reduce the size and scope of the Department of Education. In a brief unsigned order, the Court lifted a lower court's injunction that had temporarily reinstated about 1,400 laid-off employees and blocked the transfer of key department functions to other agencies. The decision marks a major victory for President Trump, who has pushed to return educational control to states and fulfill a campaign promise to minimize federal involvement in schools.Three liberal justices dissented, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor warning that the ruling effectively grants the president power to dismantle congressional mandates by eliminating staff necessary to carry them out. The Biden-appointed district judge who had issued the initial injunction found the layoffs would likely paralyze the department. Critics of the plan, including 21 Democratic attorneys general, school districts, and unions, argue that the move could delay federal aid, weaken civil rights enforcement, and harm disadvantaged students.Trump has stated that vital services like Pell grants and special education funding will continue, though responsibilities would shift to agencies such as the Small Business Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services. Education Secretary Linda McMahon praised the Court's decision, calling it a win for students and families. The legal battle continues in lower courts, but the Supreme Court's decision enables Trump to move forward with an aggressive downsizing strategy that would cut the department's staff by half compared to its size at the start of his presidency.US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to gut Education Department | ReutersGermany's Federal Constitutional Court dismissed a lawsuit brought by two Yemeni nationals seeking to hold the German government accountable for U.S. drone strikes conducted from Ramstein Air Base. The plaintiffs, whose relatives were killed in a 2012 strike, argued that Germany shared responsibility because Ramstein served as a key communications hub for U.S. drone operations. They claimed that Germany failed its duty to protect life by allowing the base to be used in actions that allegedly violated international law.The court ruled that while Germany has a general obligation to protect human rights, especially regarding foreign policy, this duty was not activated in the case. The judges found no clear evidence that the U.S. was applying unlawful criteria in distinguishing between legitimate military targets and civilians in Yemen. They also concluded that the German government had acted within its discretion by relying on the U.S. interpretation of international law.The decision reaffirmed Berlin's broad latitude in conducting foreign and security policy, including alliance cooperation. Germany's foreign and defense ministries welcomed the ruling, stating it validated their legal position. The plaintiffs criticized the outcome as setting a dangerous precedent by shielding states that facilitate U.S. drone operations from accountability when civilians are harmed. The case reignited debate over Germany's role in supporting U.S. military actions from its territory.Germany's top court dismisses complaint against US drone missions | ReutersThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of Afghans living in the United States. The court issued an administrative stay through July 21 in response to a request from the advocacy group CASA, which is challenging the Department of Homeland Security's April decision to revoke TPS for Afghans and Cameroonians. CASA argues the move was arbitrary, discriminatory, and would cause irreparable harm to those affected.TPS allows individuals from countries facing conflict or disaster to stay and work legally in the U.S. for renewable periods, typically between six and eighteen months. The lawsuit is part of broader resistance to Trump's long-standing efforts to roll back TPS protections, many of which were halted by courts during his first term. Afghan advocates say ending TPS now would put lives at risk, particularly among those who supported U.S. operations in Afghanistan and women facing repression under the Taliban.The court's stay is not a final ruling but gives time for the legal challenge to proceed. The administration has until July 17 to respond. AfghanEvac, a coalition of veterans and resettlement advocates, supports the legal fight and urges the administration to restore TPS protections. Over 70,000 Afghans were admitted to the U.S. under temporary parole following the 2021 Taliban takeover, many of whom could be deported without continued legal status.US appeals court temporarily upholds protected status for Afghans | ReutersCongress has finally corrected the costly mistake it made with Section 174, restoring immediate expensing for research and development. But I don't view this as a victory—it's a reset. For three years, businesses operating at the forefront of innovation were forced to amortize R&D costs, a move that was not only economically damaging but entirely unnecessary. While lawmakers delayed fixing their own error, peer nations like China and Singapore advanced forward-looking tax regimes that actively incentivize both research and commercialization.Restoring immediate expensing brings us back to where we were before 2017, but stability in the tax code shouldn't be treated as a favor to innovators—it should be the baseline. R&D thrives on long timelines and clear signals, not temporary fixes and partisan reversals. If Congress wants to take innovation seriously, it needs to treat R&D expensing like core infrastructure and embed automatic responsiveness into the tax code. For example, if GDP growth stalls or domestic R&D spending drops below a certain threshold, the deduction should automatically increase—just as China did with 120% expensing for integrated circuits and industrial machinery.Beyond that, we need to rethink what we're rewarding. Under current rules, companies receive tax breaks for spending on research whether or not those ideas ever generate revenue, jobs, or real-world application. I'm not arguing against basic research, but I believe we should offer enhanced incentives for firms that meet defined commercialization benchmarks—like securing patents, licensing products, or manufacturing IP domestically.Repealing amortization was the right move, but the three-year delay already did serious harm to sectors both parties claim to support. Immediate expensing should now be seen as the floor—not the ceiling—of effective R&D policy. We can't afford to let innovation incentives swing with the political winds. That's why I believe Congress should require full economic scoring from the Joint Committee on Taxation or CBO before any future attempt to undo R&D expensing. You can't bind future lawmakers—but you can make them confront the cost of setting another fire.Fixing the R&D Tax Code Blunder Isn't a Victory, It's a Reset This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In this episode, Gordon Euchler welcomes Lucas Levy, Senior Director of Marketing Southeast Asia at Mondelez International. Lucas shares his remarkable career journey — from flipping burgers at McDonald's in Argentina, through a nearly two-decade rise at Unilever, to now shaping the future of iconic snacking brands at Mondelez in Singapore.Along the way he became a seasoned marketer with experience across some of the world's most beloved FMCG brands, including Dove, Axe, and Cadbury. They discuss what makes brands meaningful, how curiosity fuels a career, and why the best brands aim to make life just a little bit better — whether through confidence, connection or joy.Lucas shares insights from his journey, reflecting on the power of mentorship, the complexity of global marketing and the constant need to adapt and learn in a world shaped by data and AI. From Brazil to Singapore to the U.S., his story is one of openness to change, appreciation for cultural nuance and a passion for brands that enrich everyday life.Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, learning and the future of marketing  and why having fun along the way still matters most.

Headline news for July 15, 2025: US President Trump threatens sanctions unless Russia agrees to a peace deal; Japan's ruling coalition may lose its majority; UK retail sales rise due to hot weather; Australian consumer sentiment improves slightly; rising concern over etomidate-laced vapes in Singapore. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a very special episode, Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro sat down with co-host Ray Powell for an exclusive in-person interview at his Manila office, delivering insights into the Philippines' defense strategy to counter China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea.Secretary Teodoro emphasized that defending the Philippines matters globally because maritime violations anywhere threaten the international order. "If we are to preserve an international order, imperfect as it is, then we should care if anyone's country, no matter how small, is violated," Teodoro stated. He noted that China's approach appears focused on weakening alliances between the United States and its partners.The defense chief highlighted that multiple nations support the Philippines' stand, including Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and European G7 countries, all facing similar challenges from Chinese gray zone aggression.Secretary Teodoro outlined the Philippines' shift from its traditional post-invasion land defense to a proactive deterrent strategy called the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept. This multi-domain approach recognizes that modern conflicts begin with information warfare, cyber attacks, and hybrid operations before physical invasion.The strategy aims to secure the Philippines' 80% water, 20% land territory under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, protecting fishing grounds from Chinese coast guard, maritime militia and fishing vessels that have violated Philippine maritime rights and severely degraded its traditional fishing areas.The defense secretary discussed modernization efforts under the Re-Horizon 3 program, moving beyond the country's outdated 15-year planning cycles. Key investments he is pursuing include:- Strategic infrastructure and bases to fortify outer territorial boundaries- Secure connectivity and domain awareness across 2 million square kilometers of maritime area- Medium-range missile capabilities and multi-role fighters- Hybrid warfare tools, including drones and unmanned systems- Cognitive warfare capabilities to combat PRC disinformation- Force structure expansion beyond the current 162,000 personnel for a country of over 120 million.Teodoro addressed China's information warfare efforts, including attempts to censor “Food Delivery”, a West Philippine Sea documentary that recently won awards in New Zealand. He also discussed confrontational tabloid tactics by China Daily reporters at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue. The interview revealed the significant evolution of Philippine-Japan defense cooperation, with both nations facing similar Chinese territorial challenges. Japan's proposed "one-theater concept" creates an operational convergence between the US Indo-Pacific Command, Japan, the Philippines, and Australia, as does the country's recently approved Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan.Teodoro addressed the impact on Filipino fishermen excluded from traditional fishing grounds at Scarborough Shoal. China has no right to exclude anyone from these waters, the secretary emphasized, according to international law and the landmark 2016 Arbitral Tribunal ruling.The defense chief noted how China's West Philippine Sea actions have become the primary catalyst for international convergence in opposition to Beijing, with countries recognizing that "if China can do it here, then other countries can do it in their own areas".Teodoro observed that 90% of Filipinos distrust China due to current leadership's actions, suggesting Chinese leadership will face accountability for damaging its international standing and uniting its adversaries in opposition.Sponsored by BowerGroupAsia

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Private home sales plunge, prices stagnate—yet one new launch has had a warm reception. Singapore’s property market cools in Q2 2025, with private home sales down over 66%. HDB resale price growth slows while new supply looms from MND. Yet CapitaLand’s LyndenWoods defies the downturn with a near sell-out launch. Ivan Cai, CEO of Crestbrick, joins Michelle Martin to decode what it all means for investors. Will interest rates, new stamp duties, and cooling measures shake up the second half of 2025? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode uncovers key strategies for buyers, sellers, and landlords.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s Q2 growth surprises—so why is momentum fading? Michelle Martin unpacks OCBC’s leadership shift, NTT DC REIT’s hot listing, and FedEx’s robot deliveries. Kraft Heinz considers a mega spinoff, Grab takes a downgrade, and Creative warns of losses. Plus, how Trump’s tariff shockwaves may reshape global trade deals with Europe and Mexico. The STI flirts with the 4,100 mark—how are SingTel and Yangzijiang faring? Hosted by Michelle Martin Companies Mentioned include:OCBC, DBS, UOB, Great Eastern, NTT, BlackRock, Fidelity, FedEx, Mapletree Industrial Trust, JPMorgan, Citigroup, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why would someone leave the stability of a teaching job to chase a dream on social media, armed with nothing but science facts, a ring light, and a love for the wild things in Singapore?In this episode, we talk to Kong Man Jing — better known as Biogirl MJ — the former science teacher turned eco-content queen who's made it her life's mission to make science fun, local, and accessible. She shares how she took the leap of faith to become a full-time creator after placing her trust in an agency that eventually ghosted her. We also find out how her business partner is actually her fiancé, whether she really wears yellow polka dots every day, and what it's like being hated on for simply posting science facts online.MJ opens up about how she chooses which fun facts make it into her videos, the challenges of being told she's too direct at work, and how a friend publicly disagreed with one of her educational videos. She also reveals what she's working on beyond content creation, how she's helping Singaporeans reconnect with nature, and the time she brought a UK commissioner on a mangrove otter tour.And yes — we even got a face reveal… without her glasses.Visit Shaping Hearts here: https://bit.ly/ShapingHeartsIG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Potential US tariffs on imports from Mexico and the EU, escalations in Gaza, fluctuations in gold and oil prices, and Singapore's continued economic growth. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The BIG Show today, we talk about the new US Ambassador to Singapore, and how much pocket money you'd give your children! Connect with us on Instagram: @kiss92fm @Glennn @angeliqueteo Producers: @shalinisusan97 @snailgirl2000See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The BIG Show today, we discuss the rise in K-Pods incidents in Singapore. Check out the full article here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/organised-crime-groups-pushing-drug-laced-vapes-in-asia-including-singapore-un Connect with us on Instagram: @kiss92fm @Glennn @angeliqueteo Producers: @shalinisusan97 @snailgirl2000See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White House has sent out tariff letters to numerous countries but the the import taxes do not take effect till August 1st.  FM Penny Wong gave a speech in the ASEAN meeting about managing differences between allies.  Other interesting news such as the confirmation grilling of the US ambassador-designate to Singapore, the advanced RAF fighter jet stuck in India, and how Myanmar military junta received the US tariff letters.

Đầu tháng 5 vừa qua, Bộ Chính trị Đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam đã ban hành nghị quyết mới về phát triển khu vực tư nhân, lần đầu tiên khẳng định "kinh tế tư nhân là một động lực quan trọng nhất của nền kinh tế quốc gia". Đối với những người mong muốn một làn sóng cải cách mới, có thể mở ra giai đoạn tăng trưởng kinh tế tiếp theo của Việt Nam, Nghị quyết 68 được ca ngợi là một văn kiện chính sách quan trọng, thậm chí là một "bình minh mới". Theo Nghị quyết 68, khu vực tư nhân ở Việt Nam  hiện chiếm 50% GDP, 30% thu ngân sách nhà nước và 82% việc làm, tuy nhiên văn kiện này thừa nhận những vấn đề trong việc phát triển một khu vực tư nhân mạnh ở Việt Nam: “Sau gần 40 năm đổi mới, kinh tế tư nhân hiện vẫn đối mặt với nhiều rào cản kìm hãm sự phát triển, chưa bứt phá về quy mô và năng lực cạnh tranh, chưa đáp ứng được yêu cầu, kỳ vọng là lực lượng nòng cốt của kinh tế đất nước.” Nghị quyết nêu rõ, trong 5 năm tới, Việt Nam cần tăng gấp đôi số lượng doanh nghiệp nhỏ đăng ký chính thức,  từ khoảng 900.000 doanh nghiệp hiện nay lên 2 triệu doanh nghiệp vào năm 2030. Đến năm 2045, cả nước phải đạt mục tiêu ít nhất 3 triệu doanh nghiệp, đóng góp hơn 60% GDP và "có năng lực cạnh tranh cao trong khu vực và quốc tế".  The Diplomat: Đảng "độc thoại" với khu vực tư nhân Vì sao Đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam lại cảm thấy cần phải ban hành một nghị quyết như vậy và nghị quyết này hướng đến ai? Nick J. Freeman, một nhà tư vấn phát triển kinh tế, trong một bài viết đăng trên trang mạng của Nhật The Diplomat ngày 08/07/2025, giải đáp:  “Một số người có thể lập luận rằng đây là một phần trong nỗ lực của Việt Nam nhằm thuyết phục bộ Thương Mại Hoa Kỳ rằng Việt Nam thực sự là một nền kinh tế thị trường? vào thời điểm các vấn đề thương mại và thuế quan đang là ưu tiên hàng đầu trong kinh tế. Gần đây nhất, vào tháng 8/2024, Washington vẫn coi Việt Nam là một nền kinh tế phi thị trường (chỉ có khoảng một chục quốc gia bị xem như vậy), điều này có ảnh hưởng đến cách Hoa Kỳ đánh giá thuế đối với hàng xuất khẩu của Việt Nam và đối với bất kỳ cáo buộc bán phá giá nào. Bộ Thương Mại Mỹ lưu ý rằng, tuy Hà Nội đã có những nỗ lực cải cách gần đây, "sự can thiệp sâu rộng" của chính phủ vào nền kinh tế đã "làm sai lệch giá cả và chi phí của Việt Nam". Chắc chắn rằng việc chính phủ Việt Nam sở hữu trực tiếp nhiều doanh nghiệp nhà nước và mức độ kiểm soát của chính phủ đối với một loạt các nguồn lực kinh doanh là những vấn đề di sản của nền kinh tế chỉ huy của Việt Nam trước những năm 1990 . Cũng đúng là cho đến nay, bộ phận thành công nhất của khu vực tư nhân là bộ phận có vốn đầu tư nước ngoài. Mức độ thành công mà Việt Nam đạt được trong 40 năm qua trong việc thu hút đầu tư trực tiếp nước ngoài không được phản ánh trong việc phát triển một khu vực phi nhà nước, tự phát triển hơn.” Theo Nick J. Freeman, “các doanh nghiệp nhà nước (và chính phủ sở hữu các doanh nghiệp đó ) phải chịu một phần trách nhiệm, vì đã lấn át các đối thủ tư nhân trong một số lĩnh vực, nhưng họ không phải là thủ phạm duy nhất. Ai cũng thừa nhận rằng môi trường bảo đảm cho các công ty tư nhân phát triển và đạt được quy mô kinh tế cần thiết để cạnh tranh hiệu quả đã không hoàn toàn thuận lợi.” Nick J. Freeman viết tiếp: “Nếu tin vào Nghị quyết 68, các doanh nghiệp nhà nước sắp mất đi những đặc quyền còn lại của họ. Tuy nhiên, những thói quen cũ khó thay đổi. Giống như vào thời kỳ kinh tế chỉ huy, nghị quyết đặt ra nhiều mục tiêu đầy tham vọng cho sự phát triển của khu vực tư nhân vào năm 2030, chẳng hạn như tăng gấp đôi số lượng doanh nghiệp tư nhân, có 20 doanh nghiệp tư nhân trên 1.000 dân, tăng đóng góp của khu vực tư nhân vào GDP và lực lượng lao động...  Sự ưu ái có phần lãng mạn của giới lãnh đạo đối với các doanh nghiệp vừa và nhỏ vẫn còn, mặc dù điều Việt Nam thực sự cần là một đội ngũ các công ty tư nhân lớn có thể tự mình cạnh tranh với các doanh nghiệp nhà nước và doanh nghiệp có vốn đầu tư nước ngoài, thay vì cứ phải tự xoay xở. Món quà lớn nhất mà giới lãnh đạo Hà Nội có thể dành cho khu vực tư nhân là giải phóng họ khỏi những mục tiêu tùy tiện như vậy, và trao cho họ quyền tự chủ để phát triển và thành công về mặt thương mại, bằng cách tập trung và tận dụng năng lực, cũng như chuyên môn vốn có của nhiều doanh nghiệp Việt Nam. Nếu Đảng yêu thích khu vực tư nhân, thì hãy để họ tự do.” Nick J. Freeman ghi nhận năm nay, dự kiến ​​Việt Nam sẽ cải tổ Hiến pháp, cũng có thể sẽ có một số thay đổi quan trọng trong những phần liên quan đến nền kinh tế, vì những thay đổi về tư duy trong Nghị quyết 68 bắt đầu không phù hợp với một số điều khoản trong Hiến pháp. Ví dụ, Điều 51 Hiến pháp khẳng định: “Nền kinh tế Việt Nam là nền kinh tế thị trường định hướng xã hội chủ nghĩa với nhiều hình thức sở hữu và nhiều thành phần kinh tế; kinh tế nhà nước giữ vai trò chủ đạo”.  Tác giả bài viết kết luận: “Một phần nào đó, Nghị quyết 68 khiến ta có cảm giác như một lời độc thoại của Đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam với khu vực tư nhân, như thể họ đang tìm cách tự thuyết phục mình, cũng như thuyết phục bất kỳ ai khác, dù trong nước hay nước ngoài, rằng triển vọng kinh tế tương lai của Việt Nam sẽ phụ thuộc vào sự phát triển thành công của khu vực tư nhân. Với hàng loạt vụ bê bối gây chấn động gần đây trong lĩnh vực doanh nghiệp và ngân hàng, có lẽ Hà Nội cảm thấy cần phải tái khẳng định cam kết theo đuổi nền kinh tế thị trường, dù “định hướng xã hội chủ nghĩa” đến đâu. Liệu Nghị quyết 68 có đủ sức thuyết phục chính quyền Hoa Kỳ rằng Việt Nam ngày nay thực sự là một nền kinh tế thị trường hay không? Có thể hình dung rằng Washington sẽ xem xét có những thay đổi nào trong cách diễn đạt của Hiến pháp, bao gồm cả Điều 4 : “Đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam lấy chủ nghĩa Mác-Lênin và Tư tưởng Hồ Chí Minh làm nền tảng tư tưởng“ Nikkei Asia: Hưởng lợi nhiều nhất là các doanh nghiệp lớn Trang mạng Nikkei Asia ngày 10/07/2025 thì đặc biệt lưu ý là Nghị quyết 68 về kinh tế tư nhân chủ yếu tạo thuận lợi cho các doanh nghiệp lớn, còn số phận của các doanh nghiệp nhỏ thì vẫn không rõ ràng. Tờ báo viết: “Tại Việt Nam, một đội quân những người bán hàng rong nhỏ lẻ đang cung cấp thực phẩm cho cả nước, từ già đến trẻ, bán những món ăn chủ yếu, như bánh mì thịt với giá chưa đến một đô la. Đội quân này cũng là trọng tâm của Nghị quyết 68. Giống như 5 triệu hộ kinh doanh cá thể mà chính quyền ước tính đang hoạt động không chính thức tại Việt Nam, nhiều người bán hàng rong không nộp thuế và không được đăng ký chính thức là doanh nghiệp, theo các chuyên gia. Họ cho rằng thời gian, thủ tục hành chính liên quan đến việc đăng ký các doanh nghiệp siêu nhỏ không mang lại lợi ích gì, mà chỉ là gánh nặng vì rườm rà và có thể ảnh hưởng đến thu nhập của các doanh nghiệp này, thường hoạt động mà không thu hoặc cấp hóa đơn”. Phóng viên của tờ báo đã đến một con hẻm đông đúc ở quận Bình Thạnh, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, nơi các doanh nghiệp nhỏ đủ loại hình chiếm lĩnh tầng trệt của hầu hết các chung cư, rõ ràng thách thức trong việc thực hiện cải cách vẫn còn ít được hiểu rõ. Một chủ nhà hàng sushi trong con hẻm mô tả Nghị quyết 68 là "đáng thất vọng". Nghiêm, một chủ nhà hàng đăng ký là kinh doanh hộ gia đình, cho biết : "Thực sự rất khó mà tuân thủ các tiêu chuẩn." Gần đó, một người phụ nữ bán bánh bao trên một chiếc xe đẩy nhỏ cho biết gia đình bà đã tránh đăng ký kinh doanh cho đến nay, sợ rằng thuế sẽ cắt giảm thu nhập ít ỏi của họ. Các doanh nghiệp lớn nhỏ trên khắp cả nước đang chờ đợi được giải thích rõ ràng hơn về luật thuế mới được ban hành phù hợp với các cải cách khu vực tư nhân, bao gồm cả việc doanh nghiệp phải nộp bao nhiêu thuế.  Một người bán hàng rong, xin được giấu tên, cho biết: " Xe bán bánh bao do bố mẹ tôi làm chủ và họ chỉ kiếm được một ít tiền, vì vậy tôi không nghĩ họ sẽ đăng ký. Thu nhập của chúng tôi quá ít ỏi."  Nghị quyết 68 kêu gọi các cơ quan chức năng xóa bỏ lệ phí đăng ký và miễn thuế thu nhập doanh nghiệp cho các doanh nghiệp mới trong ba năm đầu hoạt động. Nghị quyết cũng thúc đẩy việc đơn giản hóa và số hóa các thủ tục hành chính, khuyến khích tiêu dùng và bán hàng hóa Việt Nam, đồng thời đảm bảo việc sử dụng hợp lý quyền tiếp cận đất đai, vốn, công nghệ và dữ liệu trong các lĩnh vực kinh tế.  Nikkei Asia lưu ý: “Nghị quyết 68 mới chỉ bắt đầu được cụ thể hóa trong luật, khiến nhiều chủ doanh nghiệp nhỏ đang loay hoay tìm hiểu xem chính sách và quy định của chính phủ sẽ ảnh hưởng đến họ cụ thể như thế nào. Một số người lo ngại sẽ có cuộc trấn áp chống trốn thuế và kinh doanh hàng giả, nên có thể sẽ bị chậm trễ trong quá trình đăng ký kinh doanh cho các doanh nghiệp hợp pháp. ( … ) Mặc dù nỗ lực thúc đẩy khu vực tư nhân được ủng hộ rộng rãi trong nước, các chuyên gia lo ngại rằng nhóm nhỏ các tập đoàn tư nhân lớn hiện có của Việt Nam có thể là những người hưởng lợi nhiều nhất, trong khi các chủ doanh nghiệp nhỏ đang phải vật lộn dưới áp lực chính thức hóa hoạt động.” Nikkei Asia trích dẫn ông Nguyễn Khắc Giang, nghiên cứu viên thỉnh giảng tại Viện Nghiên cứu Đông Nam Á của Singapore, cho biết “có thể sẽ được hưởng lợi nhiều nhất chính là các doanh nghiệp vốn đã được hưởng ưu đãi từ các nhà hoạch định chính sách, bao gồm quyền tiếp cận đất đai - đặc biệt là đất thuộc sở hữu nhà nước - và tín dụng ưu đãi từ các ngân hàng thương mại tại Việt Nam". Nhà nghiên cứu Nguyễn Khắc Giang lấy Vingroup làm ví dụ. Tập đoàn này đã dựa vào lĩnh vực bất động sản để xây dựng cơ đồ và hiện có một loạt các công ty con, bao gồm VinFast, thương hiệu ô tô đầu tiên của Việt Nam vươn ra toàn cầu. Trong số các doanh nghiệp lớn khác có thể hưởng lợi từ Nghị quyết 68, có Tập đoàn thép Hòa Phát, công ty bất động sản Sun Group và nhà sản xuất ô tô THACO. Các doanh nghiệp tư nhân lớn hiện có ở Việt Nam rất táo bạo, giàu vốn, hoặc có mối quan hệ với các tổ chức tài chính toàn cầu, và nhất là đã chứng minh được khả năng phát triển nhanh chóng, trong khi các doanh nghiệp nhà nước vẫn chậm chạp và kém hiệu quả, theo nhận định của các nhà quan sát.  Cũng trong bài viết của Nikkei Asia, Alexander Vuving, giáo sư tại Trung tâm Nghiên cứu Chiến lược và Quốc tế Honolulu, cho rằng, trên thực tế, Nghị quyết 68 không tạo nhiều không gian cho một thị trường cạnh tranh. Thay vào đó, ông Tô Lâm đang thúc đẩy một mô hình giống như các chaebol Hàn Quốc - các tập đoàn lớn do gia đình điều hành - làm động lực tăng trưởng chính. Vuving nói: "Điều tôi thấy trong nghị quyết này là sự thúc đẩy các công ty lớn. Họ sẽ được hưởng một vị thế độc quyền."  Fulcrum: Giám sát chặt chẽ và nỗ lực chống tham nhũng Trong một bài viết đăng ngày 05/06 trên trang Fulcrum, chuyên phân tích về Đông Nam Á, Nicholas Chapman, nhà nghiên cứu tại Đại học Tohoku, chuyên về chính sách đối ngoại, kinh tế chính trị và lịch sử Việt Nam, cảnh báo: “Nếu không đưa giám sát, minh bạch và cạnh tranh công bằng vào quá trình thực hiện, chiến lược này có thể lặp lại những sai lầm trong quá khứ. Bài học quan trọng ở đây là: chỉ loại bỏ các rào cản đầu tư thôi là chưa đủ. Chính phủ cũng phải đảm bảo rằng sự hỗ trợ của nhà nước đi đôi với việc giám sát thận trọng và các nỗ lực chống tham nhũng, tạo ra một sân chơi bình đẳng giữa các tập đoàn lớn và các doanh nghiệp vừa và nhỏ, và nỗ lực hơn nữa để tích hợp các công ty trong nước vào chuỗi cung ứng toàn cầu. Nghị quyết 68 chắc chắn cho thấy nhiều hứa hẹn, nhưng nếu không có các biện pháp bảo vệ, chiến lược này có thể lặp lại những sai lầm trong quá khứ. Bản thân các doanh nghiệp tư nhân cũng không tránh khỏi tham nhũng và hành vi trục lợi.”  Nhà nghiên cứu Nicholas Chapman viết tiếp: “Tương tự, việc nhà nước thúc đẩy khu vực tư nhân mạnh mẽ hơn cũng cần đảm bảo rằng các tập đoàn lớn không bóp nghẹt nền kinh tế và độc quyền chuyển giao tri thức, từ đó có khả năng cản trở sự phát triển của các doanh nghiệp vừa và nhỏ. Nghị quyết 68 nhấn mạnh rằng khu vực tư nhân nên cạnh tranh bình đẳng với các khu vực kinh tế khác, nhưng không đề cập đến việc các doanh nghiệp cạnh tranh bình đẳng với nhau. Các chaebol của Hàn Quốc là một ví dụ điển hình về mối nguy hiểm của việc mất cân bằng trong sân chơi. Sự thống trị thị trường của các tập đoàn khổng lồ trong những năm gần đây đã kìm hãm sự phát triển của các doanh nghiệp vừa và nhỏ và các công ty khởi nghiệp, mặc dù các doanh nghiệp này chiếm tỷ trọng về việc làm cao hơn nhiều. Nghị quyết 68 đặt mục tiêu thành lập 2 triệu doanh nghiệp trong nền kinh tế. Tuy nhiên, như các chuyên gia đã chỉ ra, tăng trưởng về số lượng trong các doanh nghiệp tư nhân là chưa đủ. Các doanh nghiệp vừa và nhỏ cần có cơ hội hội nhập vào chuỗi giá trị và thiết lập mối liên kết chặt chẽ với các công ty trong và ngoài nước.”

The ASX 200 ended down 10 points at 8570 as the move out of banks to resources continued. Banks eased slightly with the Big Bank Basket down to $282.02 (-0.4%). ANZ the worst of the four with MQG up 0.2% and AMP rising 1.4%. BNPL XYZ and ZIP fell 2.8% on JP Morgan moves on charges, REITs firmed ever so slightly, GMG up 0.3% and industrials eased, CPU down 3.0% with QAN off 0.9%, SGH down 0.8% and ORG falling 0.9%. Retailer flat and tech slipping, XRO continuing to fall, WTC down 1.3%. Resources saw buyers again, BHP up 0.9% as iron ore closed on US$100 in Singapore. Lithium stocks rallied from a lacklustre open as shorts covered again. PLS up 6.5% and LTR rising 3.1%. MIN up 1.5% with feet in both camps. Gold miners too back in demand, NST rallied 1.7% with NEM up 1.7% and EVN rising 1.9%. Oil and gas firmed, and uranium powered ahead as shorts covered. BOE up 2.0% and PDN up 2.9%. In corporate news, ASK on the end of a 165c bid. CCX fell 1.2% on a trading update, issues in US hurting. DRO jumped 17.0% on increased R&D spending, HSN rallied 10.9% on business update. Nothing on the economic front locally but Chinese exports showed promise.Asian markets firm but not spectacular. HK up 0.4%.10-year yields up to 4.36%Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Singapore’s economy just delivered a 4.3% year-on-year growth in Q2, beating expectations and brushing off recession fears. But what’s really behind the numbers? And can the momentum continue into the second half of the year? Dan Koh chats with Selena Ling, Chief economist & Head, Global Markets Research & Strategy, OCBC to unpack the latest GDP figures, break down the key growth drivers, and explore what this means for businesses, investors, and policy decisions in the months ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two eventful weeks off couldn't be covered in one podcast, so we're back for a second go around to finish it off. We've got the conspiracy theories, arsonists voting, and on again-off again relationship with Ukraine, and a new record for mentions of Singapore in one KPW (two).

In this episode of CAREER-VIEW MIRROR, we're celebrating the career to date of Arron Oliver.Arron is the founder of Even Financial, a finance broking business based in Melbourne, Australia. He supports business and personal clients with tailored finance solutions and brings a wealth of industry experience to the table, having spent over 20 years in automotive financial services. His career has taken him from Australia to China and Germany in various roles with BMW Financial Services, including market leadership and strategic head office assignments. Arron began his career at Ford Credit and has grown into a relationship-driven, values-led entrepreneur with a global perspective and deep sector knowledge.In our conversation, we talk about Arron's journey from a lively school life in Berwick to discovering the world of automotive finance almost by accident. We trace how a graduate position at Ford Credit opened the door to a rewarding international career, spanning local dealer-facing roles to senior strategy positions at BMW's headquarters in Munich. He shares how opportunities often came through performance and relationships rather than applications, how he and his wife Alison navigated dual careers across continents, and what it was like to adapt to life and work in China.We also explore his view on cultural humility, the HQ–market career cycle, and what it takes to build a successful, values-based business. Now running his own brokerage, Arron brings a grounded, human approach to helping clients make smart financial decisions. His story is rich with insights into career ownership, global mobility, and the power of relationships—both personal and professional.Connect with ArronLinkedInWebsiteEmail: arron@evenfinancial.com.auAbout AndyI'm a business leader, coach, and the creator of the Fulfilling Performance framework—designed to help people bring more of themselves to what they do and experience greater fulfilment and performance as a result.Over the past 25+ years, I've led and developed businesses including Alphabet UK, BMW Financial Services in the UK, Singapore, and New Zealand, and Tesla Financial Services UK. Alongside this, I've coached individuals and facilitated leadership development programmes in 17 countries across Asia, Europe, and North America.In 2016, I founded Aquilae to support leaders and teams in the mobility sector and beyond. Through workshops, coaching, and peer mentoring, we enable high performance that's also fulfilling—for individuals, teams, and organisations.Learn more about Fulfilling PerformanceCheck out Release the Handbrake! The Fulfilling Performance HubConnect with AndyLinkedIn: Andy FollowsEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukJoin a peer mentoring team: Aquilae AcademyThank you to our sponsors:ASKE ConsultingEmail: hello@askeconsulting.co.ukAquilaeEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukEpisode Directory on Instagram @careerviewmirror  If you enjoy listening to our guests career stories, please follow CAREER-VIEW MIRROR in your podcast app. Episode recorded on 2 July, 2025.

Aisha Makara was born in Mongolia and orphaned at the age of 2. She is now a world traveler with over 60 countries stamped on her passport. She is the author of the recently published Joyful Living Guidebook expounding on simple actions on how to stay joyful, centered, and vigorous in a fast-developing society; book includes pictures of Aisha's original works of art. She is also a business owner and artist who had the distinction of being selected as an artist to send art engraved on golden plagues to outer space with SpaceX on January 3rd of 2023 in collaboration with Singapore based company Qosmosys. https://aisha.today/ Joyful Living Guide Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNL9282W?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_7M63A0Y1N2VGEFSZRXS8&language=en_US  

Adriel Yong, Orvel Venture Partner, joins Jeremy Au to reflect on five years of career transitions from investing to building startups across Southeast Asia and the US. They unpack how American venture capital has turned inward, the unintended consequences of remote work, and why AI is upending both work and relationships. Through candid stories from fundraising dinners in San Francisco to AI-generated breakup scripts they explore how technology is transforming how we build companies, make decisions, and stay human. 03:12 American and Asian startup growth models differ: In San Francisco, startups often grow fast by selling to other startups and riding internal network effects, while Southeast Asian startups focus on capturing value chains and relationship-based sales. 06:05 Revenue in SF isn't always real: Founders in SF can reach $10 million ARR by selling to friendly peers, but in LA or Southeast Asia, sales are slower and relationship-driven, especially in industries like entertainment. 08:53 US venture capital is becoming protectionist: Where American VCs once backed global founders, they now prioritize companies based in or from the US, making it harder for Southeast Asian startups to access funding. 11:49 AI is replacing VC advisory work: Founders now use large language models to flag red flags in term sheets before reaching out to VCs, shifting the VC's role from explainer to final verifier and negotiation coach. 14:59 AI is eroding help-based relationships: As people ask ChatGPT instead of friends for advice, the everyday opportunities for give-and-take shrink, which could weaken social bonds especially in task-focused societies like Singapore. 18:13 Generative AI amplifies Western perspectives: Tools like ChatGPT default to American individualist values unless prompted otherwise, meaning users across Asia may unconsciously adopt Americanized ways of thinking and problem-solving. 20:53 Graduate employment in Singapore is dropping: Unemployment dipped below 80 percent as MNCs cut back due to trade wars and AI displaces entry-level roles. Many graduates prefer brand-name firms, leaving SME jobs overlooked despite being the bulk of local employment. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/trained-by-ai Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts

The International News Review with Steve Okun. Saturday Mornings Host Glenn van Zutphen and Co-host Neil Humphreys look at who might be the next US Ambassadors to Singapore and Malaysia (and the swirling controversy around both!), Ukraine will be getting an unexpected missile defense system to protect against Russian aggression. And Singapore-based artist Sean Dunston’s Chinatown mural of the smoking samsui woman gets a new “interpretive plaque” bearing an anti-smoking message. But what message does it send?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our Home Brew segment today, we welcome Daniel Tham, Principal Curator at the National Museum of Singapore, whose work gives fresh meaning to the nation’s past. “Once Upon a Tide,” a sweeping new exhibition that traces Singapore’s evolution—from its early days as a coastal settlement, through the Singapore River, to the vibrant city-state we know today. As Singapore marks 60 years of independence, Daniel invites us on a journey not just through history, but through identity, innovation, and imagination. Through rich storytelling and immersive installations, the exhibition pays tribute to the sea’s enduring influence on Singapore’s growth. In today’s conversation, we dive deep into the curatorial process, the meaning behind the exhibition’s themes, and how Once Upon a Tide connects Singaporeans—young and old—to the story of their island nation. Join “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Wide World segment of MoneyFM 89.3, we spotlight a thrilling shift in Singapore’s sports landscape: the return of skateboarding to the SEA Games. At the heart of this movement is Zulkarnaen Bin Mohammad Zin, the Skateboarding Discipline Head at the Singapore Rollersports Federation and a dedicated logistics manager, whose vision is shaping a sustainable future for Singapore’s youth in extreme sports. Alongside him are two rising stars—Sharil Effendy Bin Rohaizad, winner of the Men’s Street category and part-time coach, and 11-year-old Humairah Binte Ahmad Alkhatib, the youngest Women’s Street champion. Together, they represent the launch of the National Skateboarding Championships, a three-part series designed to scout and develop the nation’s next international athletes. With the SEA Games 2025 in Thailand on the horizon—and Singapore hosting in 2029—the stakes have never been higher. This is more than competition—it’s the beginning of a movement. Join “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s Saturday Sitdown on MoneyFM 89.3, we kick off with three Singapore football legends—Daniel Bennett, Khairul Amri, and Lionel Lewis—who return to the spotlight for a thrilling new chapter in Singapore’s sporting story. These former Lions stars will suit up once more as Singapore hosts the inaugural Soccer 7s Series at Jalan Besar Stadium from July 25 to 27. The tournament is a fast-paced spectacle featuring 7-a-side action across 95 high-energy matches played on a full-size pitch. With 16 teams competing in the men's open category and additional women's and masters tournaments, this event draws global football icons from clubs like Borussia Dortmund, West Ham, and Corinthians. From a Thursday welcome dinner to a Sunday gala finale, it’s not just a football feast—it’s a celebration of skill, speed, and camaraderie. Tune in as Bennett, Amri, and Lewis share their excitement and insights on this first-of-its-kind event in Singapore. Join “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From April 9, 2024: In the early morning on March 26, a Singapore-flagged cargo ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The bridge collapsed, resulting in the death of six of the eight individuals conducting maintenance on the bridge. The incident has disrupted commuter traffic and the transport of hazardous materials, and it has halted shipping traffic at the Port of Baltimore, among other effects.Lawfare Research Fellow Matt Gluck discussed the bridge's collapse, how authorities responded to it, and what it all means for the resilience of U.S. critical infrastructure and the state of crisis response with Juliette Kayyem, a professor of international security at the Harvard Kennedy School—who recently wrote a book on disaster management. Was the bridge adequately protected? How should governments and the private sector prepare to both prevent crises, but perhaps more importantly, prepare for the aftermath when they inevitably occur? To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Moment of Zen, Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja examine Singapore's transformation from poor post-colonial state to wealthy financial hub through Lee Kuan Yew's strategic governance, geopolitical balancing, and prioritizing economic efficiency over individual freedoms. Make sure to subscribe to Samo Burja's Bismarck Brief and the Live Players podcast to read analyses and briefs like this one: Bismarck Brief: ⁠https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/⁠ Live Players: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/liveplayers⁠ --

Guest-host Carole O'Neill's  guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is CJ Martin, author of the book Peter and Jodi (and Gloria). C.J. Martin, raised in a Chicago suburb, spent 31 years with a major corporation, gaining extensive international experience through multiple assignments in Japan and a posting in Singapore. He is married and the proud father of two adopted children, a son from Japan and a daughter from Indonesia. Now retired, he resides in the scenic landscapes of Western North Carolina.   In her book review, Carole stated that through the telling of the relationship between a graduate student and a senior in college, Martin's contemporary novel is able to entertain the reader with his knowledge of the best music of the sixties. His trips to all the hangouts on Rush Street in Chicago will bring back memories to anyone frequenting those beer and dancing joints during their college days. Between keg parties, sorority, and football games, you feel immediately like you are a part of the scene.   As I read, I found myself realizing that Peter was typical of the males in his generation, finding it difficult to know what love is really about. His uncertainty about whether Jodi was the forever one in his life added to his guilt about his unexpected relationship with Gloria.   I fully expected to learn that Peter would tell Jodi about his entire encounter with Gloria and receive her forgiveness and acceptance of the ring that would allow them to move into the penthouse condo as a married couple. But it looks like we'll have to wait for the sequel.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   Purchase Peter and Jodi (and Gloria) on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/44onBBQ Ebook: https://amzn.to/4k1csLY   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #cjmartin #peterandjodiandgloria #contemporaryfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

A Mission Born from the AmazonNicolas's journey began with a first-hand experience in Bolivia, where he witnessed the environmental impact of industrial meat production and deforestation. This planted the seed for a mission-driven career focused on sustainable food. After stints in both corporate and nonprofit sectors, he became convinced that cell-cultivated meat could offer a breakthrough solution - if it could deliver on taste, scale, and affordability.From Foie Gras to the Future of FoodInstead of competing immediately with commodity meats, Gourmey launched with cultivated foie gras - a premium, high-margin product that addressed a real market gap due to supply chain volatility and regulation. This choice allowed the company to prove the viability of its tech without having to undercut traditional meat prices from the outset. By addressing an underserved culinary segment, Gourmey established credibility with chefs and customers alike.Scaling with Purpose and PrecisionGourmey has raised over €60 million and grown to a team of 50+ people. Nicolas emphasized the importance of working with mission-aligned investors who understand the long road of deep tech development. With their latest cost analysis showing production prices as low as €5-€7 per kilo, the company is entering a new phase where cultivated meat could move beyond fine dining into broader markets. This opens the door to massive potential impact in the $2 trillion meat industry.Chefs, Consumers, and the Power of TasteConsumer acceptance is rising, even before widespread availability. Gourmey's strategy includes launching in forward-looking markets like Singapore and collaborating with Michelin-starred chefs to drive trust and desirability. Nicolas believes chefs are the ultimate tastemakers who can help shift public perception - from skepticism to curiosity - by letting flavor lead the way.What's Next: Global Expansion and Series BGourmey is currently raising a Series B round to fund its next milestones: regulatory approvals, commercialization in key global markets, and the expansion of its product range beyond foie gras and duck to other poultry and meat types. With a lean approach and efficient tech, the company aims to prove its model without the capital-heavy burden of massive infrastructure builds. Be sure to follow Sesamers on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X for more cool stories from the people we catch during the best Tech events!

The shortest commercial flight in the world is between Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland, lasting only about 1.5 minutes. It's so quick that you barely have time to buckle your seatbelt! The longest non-stop commercial flight is from Singapore to Newark, covering over 9,500 miles. Planes like the Boeing 747 have humps on their upper deck, which originally housed a lounge for first-class passengers. The black triangle on the nose of most planes is a sensor for ice detection, helping pilots navigate through icy conditions. Flying is full of fascinating facts that make the experience even more intriguing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We want to make sure that nurses, have opportunities both in our local communities as well as international communities, to engage in courageous dialog with others who may think or look different than we do and whose culture or language may also be different. The difference is what brings us together and allows us to have more of this tapestry of what we are about—ensuring that we advance health for all and that we are able to move forward together,” ONS member Ashley Leak-Bryant, PhD, RN, OCN®, professor at University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, told Darcy Burbage, DNP, RN, AOCN®, CBCN®, chair of the ONS 50th Anniversary Committee, during a conversation about international collaboration in oncology nursing. Burbage spoke with Leak-Bryant, ONS member Kristin Ferguson, DNP, MBA, RN, OCN®, senior director of strategic operations, bone marrow transplant, and cellular therapies at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and ONS member and Chief Clinical Officer Erica Fischer-Cartlidge, DNP, RN, AOCNS®, EBP-C, about their experiences working in the global oncology space and how ONS is advancing those efforts. Music Credit: “Fireflies and Stardust” by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Episode Notes  ONS Podcast™ ONS 50th anniversary series ONS Voice articles: Bridging Borders and Advancing Oncology's Global Mission Building Collaboration, Education With Oncology Nurses in Malawi Cancer Terms' Negative Associations in African Languages Can Create Communication Barriers for Patients and Clinicians Latest Global Cancer Statistics Underscore the Stark Need to Address Resource-Based Disparities ONS Members Share Resources, Experiences With Philippine Colleagues Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Amplifying the Global Impact of Oncology Nursing How Can a Global Experience Enkindle a Passion for Oncology Nursing? Connie Henke Yarbro Oncology Nursing History Center ONS Global Initiatives Joint position statement from ISNCC, MASCC, ONS, AONS, and EONS: Cancer Nursing's Potential to Reduce the Growing Burden of Cancer Across the World Asian Oncology Nursing Society City Cancer Challenge Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology European Oncology Nursing Society Global Power of Oncology Nursing Health Volunteers Overseas International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer UNC Project Malawi Union for International Cancer Control Email Ashley Leak-Bryant Email Kristin Ferguson Email Erica Fisher-Cartlidge at ONS Global Initiatives To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode Leak-Bryant: “My first experience was when I was 21 years old. This was when I was in nursing school at UNC Greensboro. An opportunity came about where I had a chance to go to Honduras, and it was for a one-week service learning cultural immersion experience. And that really gave me my first entree into global health as well as global training. And so, as a first-generation college graduate who had never been out of North Carolina nor had ever flown, it was really an eye-opening experience that has led me now to my current role and passion for global health.” TS 3:24 Leak-Bryant: “In 2018, we had the Malawian delegation come to UNC Chapel Hill. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has one of the longest standing collaborations with Malawi, and we call it UNC Project Malawi, and it has been in existence for more than 30 years. … Those nurses and other allied health professionals came to UNC to our cancer center to see how we were making sure that we were engaged in best practices, then how they would be able to take that back to Malawi to make sure that they have what they need as they were opening up a new national cancer Center in Malawi.” TS 7:57 Ferguson: “I have volunteered with ONS at the Asian Pacific Breast Cancer Summit, which was in Indonesia in 2024, and then a few months ago in Singapore. And this is an exciting conference because it draws in nurses from the region, so you end up having five, six, maybe seven countries represented at these conferences, where oncology nurses are very eager to learn, meet one another. And so the teaching that we've provided there has been a combination of lectures and then roundtables where we've strategically placed nurses attending with nurses that are not at their same hospital so that they can connect and share experiences with myself and another ONS member and maybe some other local staff acting as moderators and facilitating conversations.” TS 18:04 Ferguson: “When I was in Tbilisi, Georgia, in 2019, the people there, most of them do not speak English, so they speak their native language Georgian. As I presented, I was wearing a headset, and all of the oncology nurses in the audience were wearing a headset, and I was live translated. What this means is when you're speaking, a translator is sitting in a booth close by and you can actually very quietly hear in your ear he or she quietly translating what you're saying into a language that the nurses can understand. It's actually a bit funny because when you make a joke or ask a question, expecting nods or head shakes, it takes several seconds for the translation to occur. You can get used to a 10-second delay, and you have to pause your speaking and allow actually a little bit more time in presenting if translation services are required.” TS 22:25 Fischer-Cartlidge: “I think that the professional organization role is absolutely critical in how we advance global oncology. Certainly, providing education and helping empower nurses to be more autonomous and equal partners on the care team is a big piece of that. But it's also through forming international partnerships and really elevating the collective voice of nurses in the specialty. This goes a long way in standardizing practices, promoted leadership development among oncology nurses, really across the world. We know that nurses are not seen the same country to country to country on the healthcare team. And so a big part of what we do is try to elevate the importance of what nurses bring to cancer care.” TS 36:14 Fischer-Cartlidge: “I have so many hopes. I hope more opportunities come up for us to raise awareness of this essential role and how we bring a greater spotlight to what nurses are doing across the world for patient care. I hope to see us have more collective global position statements in this space. I hope to see that we have more unified projects across nursing organizations across the world, where we then really can bring our resources and our members together to do great work more effectively and more efficiently. And I think the beginnings of that are happening right up to this point.” TS 41:17  

Kishore Mahbubani is a distinguished Singaporean diplomat, academic, and author, renowned for his incisive commentary on global geopolitics and the rise of Asia. He served in the Singapore Foreign Service as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Singapore's Ambassador to the UN, where he was President of the UN Security Council in 2001 and 2002. He was also the Founding Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy from 2004 to 2017 and his bestselling books include The Great Convergence and Has China Won? Currently a Distinguished Fellow at the National University of Singapore's Asia Research Institute, Mahbubani is celebrated as a leading voice on Asia's growing influence, earning accolades like inclusion in Foreign Policy's Top 100 Global Thinkers.(01:24) The US-China rivalry(13:44) The Taiwan issue(17:10) Global hegemony vs. domestic stability(22:42) Will China ever democratize?(24:35) Why poverty is a lack of freedom(25:14) China's political evolution(26:38) Pros & cons of democracy(29:34) The future of US-China relations(32:07) Evaluating Xi Jinping's Leadership(34:44) The importance of diplomacy(41:05) Lessons from Lee Kuan Yew(46:15) Paths to peace & cooperation(47:36) Advice for American citizens

In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we take the show on the road to Singapore, where S&P Global Sustainable1 hosted its annual summit June 26. We sit down with leaders from the sustainable agriculture, banking and technology sectors to unpack key sustainability challenges and opportunities facing diverse Asia-Pacific markets. We discuss decarbonization technologies with Manish Pant, Executive Vice President of International Operations at Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric is a French multinational focused on electrification, automation and digitization that was just named the world's most sustainable company by TIME and data firm Statista.     Manish explains how the company is working with clients to decarbonize and electrify at scale in a way that also prioritizes energy access, security and affordability. He characterizes the current moment as "the golden period for the Global South.”    “The demographic momentum, the focus on renewables as well as a lot of infrastructure development is what characterizes this part of the world,” he says. “The challenge and the opportunity that we have is we are going to be building a lot.”    We also speak with Kavickumar Muruganathan, Microsoft's ESG Planning Director for Asia Pacific, Cloud Operations and Innovation, to understand how one of the world's largest technology companies is thinking about developing AI; its use cases for sustainability; and how the company is developing data centers in the region.     We sit down with Justin Ma, Executive Director of Sustainable Finance at Standard Chartered Bank, to talk about trends in sustainable finance and the continued momentum he sees in Asia-Pacific markets.     And we explore how the agriculture sector is balancing food security, access and affordability while also improving the sustainability of agricultural practices in an interview with Nikita Asthana. Nikita is Head of Sustainability Finance at global agriculture services firm Olam Agri, and she explains how agricultural practices can impact climate change and nature loss and the role smallholder farmers play in sustainable agriculture.     “Climate change is the biggest threat to food security,” Nikita says. “The realization has to happen at scale and not just by a few companies that are more directly impacted. It has to happen at the scale of governments and policymakers. It has to happen at the scale of financial institutions.”   Listen to our podcast episodes from the S&P Global Sustainable1 Summit in London earlier this year:   Why businesses are going ‘back to basics' in sustainability strategies  Why insurance is becoming central to climate risk conversations  How HSBC is financing infrastructure for a low-carbon economy  Learn about energy transition data and services from S&P Global Commodity Insights here.  This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.       Copyright ©2025 by S&P Global   DISCLAIMER   By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. 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In this podcast, DTCC's  Aaron Chen, Head of RDS Product Management for APAC provides an update on the Hong Kong Rewrite, including:Implementation Date: The Hong Kong Rewrite will be implemented on September 29, 2025 following similar rewrites in Japan, Singapore, and Australia. Unique Reporting Requirements: The Hong Kong Trade Repository has specific operational requirements, including a total of 183 distinct reportable data elements, which is higher than those in other regions like MAS and ASIC.Challenges in Transition: Key challenges include the mandatory use of ISO XML for submissions, UTI sharing among counterparties, and ensuring data quality despite acceptance by the TR. DTCC has tools to assist firms with these challenges. Testing and Support: DTCC has provided a testing utility to help firms prepare for the implementation, emphasizing the importance of thorough testing to ensure a smooth transition. Additionally, they have reduced fees to support clients during this process.© 2025 DTCC. All rights reserved.  DTCC, DTCC (Stylized) and Financial Markets. Forward. are registered and unregistered trademarks of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation DTCC. 

Visionary interior designer Paul Wiseman joins us on an enlightening journey through his remarkable 45-year career. Known for his ability to seamlessly blend diverse architectural styles with local history, Paul shares captivating stories about his path from an unexpected encounter in San Francisco to founding one of the top design firms in the country. He opens up about the art of balancing creativity with business acumen, emphasizing the importance of saying no, and offers a fresh perspective on trends and the principle of "appropriateness" in design.We explore the evolving landscape of design, guided by Paul's insights on creating spaces that tell a cohesive story aligned with a client's lifestyle and environment. In an era shaped by social media, DIY culture, and an increasing interest in sustainability, Paul discusses the challenges and opportunities these trends present. With a team that values empowerment and individual strengths, The Wiseman Group is at the forefront of innovative solutions, exploring everything from eco-friendly materials to cutting-edge technology and AI's role in design.Our conversation paints a vivid picture of Paul's personal passions and inspirations, including his admiration for Tadao Ando and Luis Barragán. Exciting projects in Singapore, Spain, and Big Sur highlight his commitment to timeless elegance and human connection. Paul's wisdom on the irreplaceable human touch in design, coupled with his reflections on intuition and authenticity, offer listeners a profound understanding of how design can elevate everyday life. Don't miss this inspiring episode of Beyond the Design, where craftsmanship and heartfelt storytelling are celebrated in every space he creates.

This week, we speak with Nico Luchsinger (Executive Director of Asia Society Switzerland) about Southeast Asia's pivotal role in the strategic competition between the United States and China. Drawing on a recent study from Singapore that quantifies how countries in the region position themselves, we explore why the region may still be slowly drifting toward Beijing. Mentioned study here: Southeast Asia Is Starting to Choose DISCLAIMER This publication is for information- and marketing purposes only. The provided information is not legally binding and neither constitutes a financial analysis, nor an offer for investment-transactions or an investment advice and does not substitute any legal, tax or financial advice. Bergos AG does not accept any liability for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of the information. Bergos AG excludes any liability for the realisation of forecasts or other statements contained in the publication. The reproduction in part or in full without prior written permission of Bergos is not permitted.

Climate models have changed the way we view the world. While effective, these models are imperfect, and scientists are constantly looking at ways to improve their accuracy and predictability. MIT professor Elfatih Eltahir has spent decades developing complex models to understand how climate change affects vulnerable regions like the Nile Basin and Singapore. In this episode of The Joy of Why, Eltahir tells co-host Steven Strogatz how growing up near the Nile in Sudan helped him realize that climate change doesn't occur in isolation. To better understand climate-related impacts and to create more effective adaptation strategies, Eltahir says we need regional models that incorporate contextual data like disease spread and population growth. Eltahir also discusses his “Equation of the Future of Africa,” and he introduces the concept of “outdoor days,” which he hopes can improve public perception about climate change. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn or your favorite podcasting app, or you can stream it from Quanta.

Years ago when I went on my first international ministry trip, I went just about as far as you can go - 10,000 miles to Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. I was going to be away for three weeks, which was the longest I had ever left my wife and our three young children. My wife mobilized the kids to put little love notes all over and all through my luggage. We had a nice meal together on the way to the airport and then some special hugs and kisses at the airport. But I did have to go. And I'm not kidding you, it was a sad moment. My wife was trying to look like she was fine. The children were obviously not looking fine. I managed to hold myself together until I rounded the bend in the concourse, then I started wiping tears from my eyes. It was hard, but one thing made it OK. It was only temporary. We would be reunited. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Good News for Our Grief." Life's partings are tough when someone we love slips into eternity. Death rips us up inside, and the grief is sometimes almost unbearable. But because of Jesus, it's almost unbearable. I know, because I was the one several years ago burying the woman I loved - almost unbearable. Why almost? Well, I belong to Jesus, and my honey did, so that's not the termination of our relationship. No, because of Christ, it's just an interruption. I'm so glad. God describes this hope in our hurtingest times in our word for today from the Word of God in 1 Thessalonians 4, beginning in verse 13. "We do not want you to grieve like the rest of men who have no hope. For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command and the dead in Christ will rise first." That's my Dad. That's my baby brother whose death brought our family to Christ. That's my grandparents. It's more and more of my friends and the woman I loved for a lifetime. The Bible goes on to say, "After that, we who are still alive will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so will we be with the Lord forever." Wow! When Jesus walked out of His grave, He conquered death for all those who would ever give their lives to Him. It doesn't mean our heart won't stop some day in this earth-suit called our body, it will die. But it means the real you, your soul, will go on forever uninterrupted in God's great Heaven. Is it any wonder the Bible says, "Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory?" (1 Corinthians 15:54-55). You may be struggling with the loss of someone you love. I think I get that. The pain is very real. Death was never meant to be part of our lives. Sin brought in death. But Jesus died to pay the death penalty for our sin, and then, on Easter morning, He beat this monster that has beaten every person who ever lived. So now, because of Jesus, the very worst death can be for a believer is an interruption of the relationship, never a termination. Hallelujah! And if you've never put your total trust in Jesus Christ to be your Savior from your sin and its death penalty, please don't risk another day without Him. Would you tell Him, "Jesus, your death on the cross was to pay for my sin. It is my only hope of heaven. And the fact that You walked out of your grave proves that You can give eternal life that no one else can give. I'm Yours, Jesus, beginning today." If you're at that point where you want to begin that relationship and have that assurance, this is your day to check out our website and the information there that will help you know you've got this settled. The website is ANewStory.com. That day of my long trip...the pain, the tears were real. As they are on a much deeper level when someone we love is leaving us for eternity. But you can handle the leaving if you know what I knew that day at the airport...that this separation is only an interruption and hallelujah, the reunion is coming.

Send us a textJourney through millions of years of plant evolution with paleobotanist Dr. Aaron Pan, who unearths fascinating stories locked within fossilized leaves, fruits, and seeds from Earth's distant past. As Executive Director of the Museum of Texas Tech University, Dr. Pan bridges the worlds of scientific research and public education, sharing how ancient plant remains challenge our understanding of modern ecosystems.Prepare to have your assumptions about plant origins completely upended. Did you know eucalyptus trees – quintessentially Australian icons – likely originated in South America? Or that Africa once had thriving palm forests despite hosting fewer palm species today than tiny Singapore? Dr. Pan's research in Ethiopia reveals evidence of lush, palm-filled landscapes that existed 21-27 million years ago, before continental collisions dramatically reshaped Earth's biodiversity.The conversation explores how paleobotany differs from other paleontological disciplines, with plants presenting unique challenges since their various parts – leaves, flowers, fruits – can be scattered and fossilized separately. We delve into the collision of Africa with Eurasia that introduced zebras, giraffes, and lions to the continent, fundamentally altering both plant and animal communities in ways that continue to influence modern ecosystems.Beyond the science, Dr. Pan offers insights into museum work and the importance of preserving both specimens and knowledge. With 9.5 million items in its collection, the Museum of Texas Tech stands as the 19th largest natural history collection in America. Whether you're fascinated by ancient plants, curious about how continents shape evolution, or simply love museums, this episode invites you to appreciate the incredible depth of time and the long, winding journey of plant life on our planet.Support the showAs always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey. Substack: Office Hours Website: www.planthropologypodcast.com Podchaser: www.podchaser.com/Planthropology Facebook: Planthropology Facebook group: Planthropology's Cool Plant People Instagram: @PlanthropologyPod e-mail: planthropologypod@gmail.com

It was only one month ago that Summer McIntosh broke 3 world records and approached 2 more at the 2025 Canadian World Trials in Victoria. After one of the single best performances at a competition in history, McIntosh has gotten back to work, preparing for Singapore at the end of the month. Today, McIntosh sat down with the media and fielded questions about Katie Ledecky, training with Fred Vergnoux and Bob Bowman, and chasing 5 Olympic gold medals in LA.

In this episode Canadian bond portfolio manager, Crista Caughlin, and balanced portfolio manager, Steven Visscher discuss Q2's market and economic activity. Topics covered include “Liberation Day's” tariff shocks, central bank policies, inflation, and other themes. Key Takeaways:   The announcement and subsequent deferral of sweeping U.S. tariffs caused significant market volatility, with a sharp initial selloff followed by a rapid recovery. The uncertainty around trade policy had a pronounced impact on economic growth expectations and market sentiment.   The quarter featured slowing growth in both the U.S. and Canada, with notable weakness in consumer spending and business investment. Despite expectations, inflation remained contained, and employment data presented a mixed picture—stronger in the U.S., weaker in Canada.   Central banks responded differently to domestic economic conditions. The ECB cut rates twice due to weaker growth and contained inflation, while the Fed and Bank of Canada adopted a wait-and-see approach, maintaining a dovish bias but holding rates steady.   There was a notable reversal in equity performance trends, with international and emerging market equities outperforming U.S. equities. This—among other factors—raised questions about the potential end of U.S. exceptionalism, though we remain cautious against drawing premature conclusions.   Credit spreads tightened to multi-decade lows, reflecting either investor confidence or complacency. Interest rates remained range-bound despite volatility, and the structural shift to higher neutral rates appears to have already occurred in recent years.   Host: Kevin Minas, CFA, MBA, CAIA – Institutional Portfolio Manager Guests: Crista Caughlin, CFA – Portfolio Manager Steven Visscher, CFA – Portfolio Manager   This episode is available for download anywhere you get your podcasts.    Founded in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (pronounced "more") is a privately owned independent investment firm managing assets for institutional and individual investors. Mawer employs over 250 people in Canada, U.S., and Singapore.    Visit Mawer at https://www.mawer.com.   Follow us on social:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mawer-investment-management/   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mawerinvestmentmanagement/ 

Are we preparing people as quickly as we're preparing machines? That's the uncomfortable question at the heart of Coursera's 2025 Global Skills Report, and the starting point for my conversation with Nikolaz Foucaud, Coursera's Managing Director for EMEA. As the UK jumps more than 20 spots in global skills rankings and countries like Singapore and Denmark widen the gap with lifelong learning cultures, we explore why mindset may be as important as access when it comes to reskilling for an AI-driven economy. Nikolaz explains how the newly introduced AI Maturity Index reflects the growing urgency around workforce readiness and why governments and employers need to stop thinking in degrees and start investing in micro-credentials that reflect what learners and businesses actually need. We also unpack the gender gap in AI learning, the alarming lack of growth in cybersecurity skills, and why economic pressure often drives the highest levels of completion and success. As institutions, employers, and individuals try to catch up with the pace of technological change, what will it take to build a learning culture that keeps momentum? And are we measuring the right things when we talk about readiness? Let me know what you think.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for July 9th Publish Date:  July 9th    Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, July 9th and Happy Birthday to Tom Hanks I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Austell residents rebel against proposed property tax increase Advanced voting for Public Service Democratic runoff begins Popular eatery Tin Drum expands to Kennesaw All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: INGLES 1 STORY 1: Austell residents rebel against proposed property tax increase Austell residents packed the Threadmill Complex to protest a proposed 158% property tax hike, which would raise the city’s millage rate from 3.25 to 8.25 mills, generating $3.85M in revenue. City officials, including Mayor Ollie Clemons, defended the increase, citing inflation and a $1.6M budget shortfall. Finance Director Rachel Yarbrough explained the city’s reliance on gas revenue and the need for higher property taxes. Residents voiced concerns about affordability, lack of a city manager, and the sharp increase’s impact, especially on seniors. Clemons assured measures to ease the burden for older residents but emphasized the necessity of the hike to sustain city services. Two more public hearings are scheduled, with the final one on July 14. STORY 2: Advanced voting for Public Service Democratic runoff begins Advanced voting for the Democratic special primary runoff for the District 3 Public Service Commission seat began Monday and runs through July 11, with polling stations open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Keisha Sean Waites, a former Atlanta City Councilwoman, faces clean-energy advocate Peter Hubbard, with the winner advancing to challenge Republican incumbent Fitz Johnson in November. Waites led the initial primary with 47.2% of the vote but fell short of the majority needed to avoid a runoff. Eligible voters include those who voted Democratic or did not vote in the June 17 primary. Election Day is July 15, and voters must bring valid photo ID and vote at their assigned location. STORY 3: Popular eatery Tin Drum expands to Kennesaw Tin Drum Asian Kitchen has opened a new location in Kennesaw at 1155 Barrett Parkway, offering a variety of Asian dishes from China, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Popular menu items include the Singapore curry chow mein and sesame chicken rice bowl, alongside an expansive boba tea bar featuring favorites like brown sugar pearl milk tea. Founded in 2003 by Steven Chan, the restaurant aims to inspire and delight customers with its inclusive mission. Franchise managers Taran and Ramneek Singh, longtime fans, are excited to bring Tin Drum to Kennesaw. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We’ll be right back. Break: INGLES 1 STORY 4: Austell man shot, killed on Fourth of July Cobb Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Cody Chavous, 33, of Austell, in Mableton on Friday. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at 300 Concepts 21 Circle, where they found Chavous with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital but later died. The Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation and urges anyone with information to call 770-499-3945. STORY 5: Mableton residents could see new tax as city grapples with $9.5M county agreement Mableton Mayor Michael Owens plans to propose a special service district (SSD) tax to cover a $9.5M payment to Cobb County for police and transportation services through 2026. The SSD would levy a citywide millage rate, targeting funds specifically for public safety. Owens emphasized transparency and fairness, aiming to avoid a general property tax. The city must pay $3M by May 2026 and $6.5M by December 2026, with collections starting soon. Owens seeks a long-term deal with Cobb to stabilize costs and avoid annual renegotiations. The SSD proposal will go before the City Council within 90 days, with revenue projections expected by year-end. Break: STORY 6: Red Cross: Make an immediate difference by giving blood or platelets now The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets this summer, with Type O blood most needed. Severe weather and summer challenges can deplete supplies, making donations crucial for trauma patients and others. Donors can schedule appointments via RedCrossBlood.org, the Blood Donor App, or 1-800-RED CROSS. Those who donate by July 14 will receive Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while donors from July 15-31 will get a Fandango Movie Reward. Upcoming Cobb County blood drives run through August, with locations including Marietta, Austell, Kennesaw, and Acworth. All blood types are needed, and donors must bring valid ID. Use RapidPass to save time by completing pre-donation steps online. STORY 7: Cobb EMC considering term limit extension Cobb EMC members will vote this summer on a proposed bylaw amendment to extend board term limits from four to five terms. 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SwimSwam sat down with May-Ambre Moluh, the French sprinter who just finished her freshman season at Cal and is headed to Singapore for the World Championships this summer. We discuss her toughest sets in France, the American Mentality, and competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Cardinal Goh is the archbishop of Singapore. While in the past he has been pretty good on most issues, he now takes any Catholic to task who resists change.Sponsored by Fidei Email:https://www.fidei.emailSources:https://www.returntotradition.orgContact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+

Cardinal Goh is the archbishop of Singapore. While in the past he has been pretty good on most issues, he now takes any Catholic to task who resists change.Sponsored by Fidei Email:https://www.fidei.emailSources:https://www.returntotradition.orgContact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+

Natalie digs into Ken's apparent past—from his birth in Singapore to elite bowling tournaments—to hunt down his real identity.  Binge all episodes of Catch Me If You Ken, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe' or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access.  The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices