Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Let's face it: we're all willing (once in a while, or often) to fork out some of that hard-earned salary to satisfy our travel thirst. But what if there were ways to have an equal amount of fun on your globetrotting adventures whilst spending even less money? Of course you'd take it! Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss some useful travel hacks you can try this year (if you haven't already)! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang and Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Peng, Head of Asia Investment Strategy, Citi Global Wealth Investments, discusses why healthcare stocks particularly MedTech are worth watching despite concerns about politics potentially creating uncertainties. Presented and produced by Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From heatwaves to flooding and storms, climate change is driving up the intensity of disasters all over the world. A recent report by the World Meteorological Organisation revealed that the problem is particularly acute in Asia, which is heating up faster than the global average. Experts say there is a narrow window for the region to increase its resilience and protect its hard-won development gains from the socioeconomic impacts of climate change - nature-based solutions. On this episode of Morning Shot, Colin Moore, Regional Carbon Advisor, Wildlife Conservation Society & SCeNe Coalition Nature-based Solutions Portfolio Lead shares his insights on how nature-based solutions can be adapted and scaled up. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ADB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fancy a Japanese cream puff or desserts in the wee hours of the morning and not sure where to go? Well, you can now get your dessert fix at Chateraise’s first unmanned store in Singapore that is open 24-7. We find out how it works and whether one is coming to your neighbourhood soon with Bryan Ho, Operation Manager, Chateraise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Short, Head of Research, Global Corporate Events at Wall Street Horizon, a TMX Company shares her analysis of how the markets are reacting to the latest earnings season so far, expectations on the upcoming retail earnings parade, as well as promising sectors investors are looking to park their money right now. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Graphics credits: Reuters/Loren Elliott See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Teo, Sales Trader, Saxo previews some of this week's highlight events including earnings from Palantir and Toyota, as well as recent gains from Apple propping up wider market sentiment. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calling all stargazers! We have a meteor shower to look forward to for the rest of the month of May. Falling stars, Shooting stars, wishing stars – whatever you call it, it is something to see. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower could spawn up to 100 shooting stars an hour! We’re in the edge of the northern hemisphere, so we’re talking about a slower rate of 10 to 30 an hour. Ryan and Audrey chat about how to go about catching the show, and where you should go to get the best view. Set your alarm! Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Catch A Falling Star by Perry Como Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speak with a leader whose personal health challenges have shaped her professional mission in the pursuit of healthier futures. Here's the conversation with Alina Boey, Chief of Staff, Nurasa. Presented by Ryan Huang and Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Workers in Singapore will soon be able to make official requests for flexible work arrangements, when new tripartite guidelines come into effect come December 2024. With the concept of flexible work arrangements being increasingly adopted by governments and societies, how can we as individuals psyche ourselves psychologically to cope with various needs, demands and expectations? On this episode of Morning Shot, Clinical Psychologist & Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Dr Shawn Ee, Director at The Psychology Practice shares his expert take. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the dynamic landscape of startups, reaching unicorn status - defined by a valuation surpassing $1 billion - is frequently celebrated as the pinnacle of success. However, is this prestigious milestone the primary aim for every emerging venture from the outset? Moreover, how should startups navigate their trajectory toward achieving this coveted status? Additionally, we explore the unique challenges faced by startups in Singapore compared to larger countries, and whether these hurdles make attaining unicorn status more daunting in the Lion City. We find out more Carolyn Dawson, CEO, Founders Forum Group. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Ellis, author of Hacking Growth, who coined the term “growth hacking” explains the idea behind this - how companies, especially start ups, have successfully used this to become bigger as well as how investors can identify if a company is doing the right thing? He shares his takeaways from propelling companies like Dropbox and Eventbrite into multibillion dollar valuations. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you find yourself binge watching shows and videos, you may be surprised how it can affect your mental and physical health. Make no mistake: researchers say binge-watching is a form of addiction, and the habit has been linked to sleep deprivation, blood clots and overeating. How many hours of continuous viewing qualifies as binging? How can you ease out of the habit? Audrey and Ryan chat about their own binge-watching habits, and what we can do to break the addiction! Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Woods, CMT, Chief Global Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets shares his insights on the latest Apple earnings and trends that shows about consumer spending. He also shares his sentiments surrounding Starbucks and the EV space. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Graphics credits: Reuters/Loren Elliott See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we explore a story of passion, perseverance and the enduring bond between a mother and a daughter in their culinary legacy of love and tradition that goes beyond just a bakery. From their roots in the financial planning industry to their shared vision of preserving family recipes, their company embodies the essence of Singaporean flavors with a modern twist. We speak with Elsie Leong, Senior Mentor, SOFLLE & Flora Leong, Founder & Owner, SOFLLE. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calling out to plant parents, as well as those thinking of getting succulents to spruce up your homes! Increasingly, many popular ornamental plants are plucked from their natural habitats instead of being grown in nurseries. The consequences of this go beyond our living rooms, impacting entire landscapes and the livelihoods of communities that depend on them. The highest number of native succulent species - drought resistant plants which are slow growing, long lived, and occur in arid areas - are found in Africa. It might not occur to you that your plant purchase is fueling plant poaching - but since 2019, more than 600,000 illegally harvested succulents, representing 450 different species have been seized by authorities as they transit Southern Africa to overseas markets. On this episode of Climate Connections, Dominique Prinsloo, Project Manager from TRAFFIC - who’s done quite a bit of research into the succulent plant poaching crisis - explains what's driving the trade and how you can differentiate between a wild harvested succulent versus a nursery-grown one. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Photo credits: TRAFFIC Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Weston, Head Of Research, Pepperstone weighs in on what seems to be a potential period of stagflation in the market, how investors can navigate the current market situation, as well as the concern over OPEC losing control over the oil markets in the coming months ahead. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Juan Delgado-Moreira, co-CEO of Hamilton Lane, one of the largest private markets investment firms globally with nearly $857 billion in AUM & AUA, discusses why they think investors are better off looking elsewhere such as in private markets instead of IPOs. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I have done my duty, and I am very happy I chose this path of public service all those many years ago.” said PM Lee, in his last major speech as Prime Minister at NTUC's May Ray Rally on 1st May 2024. Despite dark clouds on the horizon, PM Lee, who was also marking his 40th year in politics and two-decades as Singapore's Prime Minister, says that the Republic has built a strong foundation for its future generations to continue to write new chapters of the Singapore story. On this episode of Morning Shot, Yeo Wan Ling, Assistant Secretary-General and Director of U SME and Women & Family Unit at NTUC shares what struck her the most in PM's speech and how Singapore's labour movement will continue to work with the government in years to come. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ST/ Ng Sor Luan / United Workers of Electronics & Electrical Industries / Petir See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever considered the role of butlers in managing modern-day life in Singapore? We delve into the evolution of this decades-old industry with Poon Da Qian, Founder and CEO, Butler - a company specialising in housekeeping, hospital and real estate management services, at affordable rates. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is World Password Day - and this is a day to remind ourselves how important these little keywords are in our lives. It protects our money, our health records, social media, our emails… everything! So it's shocking to learn that the world’s most common online password is... 123456. Other than that, 12345, 12345678, password and admin are the other top choices. In fact, 10,000 of the most common passwords can unlock 98% of all accounts! Audrey and Ryan chat about how often we should all change our passwords, and how to come up with good, secure passcodes to protect our stuff. Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.