Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

A wave of resignations may be on the horizon in Asia following a recent LinkedIn report which revealed that 77% of professionals in the region are considering taking up new jobs this year. As the old adage goes, "necessity is the mother of invention," and in an overcrowded job market, the ones that stand out are typically those that dared to venture beyond the traditional application playbook of "send resume, close eyes, wait to receive a call from recruiter." Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss some creative, out-of-the-box methods some candidates actually employed to apply for and eventually land the job they wanted. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music/sound & photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

In this episode of our intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we dive into the heart of legacy and cross-generational friendship as we explore the profound question: "What is the enduring impact of a father's friend on a family business legacy?"  We unravel the untold stories behind the scenes of a family-run enterprise, delving into the unique dynamics shaped by a trusted family friend who, beyond the professional realm, becomes a pillar of support in times of leadership transition. Er. Dr. Lee Bee Wah, Former Member of the Singapore Parliament and Engineer and Tan Yue Wei, Founder of YWA Studio and Director of TEP One Group share their heartwarming story. 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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors Highlights: (0.12) Introduction (1.45) Dr Lee, how did you get to know the late Mr Tan and Yue Wei? (1.36) Yue Wei, could you elaborate on the role and impact Dr Lee has as a family and trusted friend in your business?  (4.13) Dr Lee, how did you help Yue Wei since he fully took over the family business? (6.02) Yue Wei, how did you overcome challenges as a second generation leader? (7.29) Yue Wei, what are the advantages of integrate multi-disciplines into your family business? (8.54) Dr Lee, how do you envision shaping the education and development of future engineers?  (10.27) Dr Lee, how do you see the field evolving, especially in terms of sustainability, and role of engineers in addressing environmental challenges in the coming years? (12.06) Yue Wei, what is your vision for TEP One Group?

Through half a million years of isolation, primates of the Mentawai Islands evolved into five distinct species, totally different from their relatives on the nearest mainland, Sumatra. These endemic species include the pig-tailed snub-nosed langur, Mentawai gibbon, Mentawai langur, Pagai macaque, and Siberut macaque. Except for the last, the other four species are Critically Endangered or Endangered, as red-listed by the IUCN. And with the threat from logging and clearing for oil palm and timber plantations growing, the survival of the forests of Mentawai and these primates is dimming.  On this episode of Climate Connections, Andie Ang, Head, Primate Conservation & Singapore Programmes, Mandai Nature and Professor Rizaldi, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Andalas University share more details on their research into these endangered primates, and how they are developing a conservation plan to save them.  Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo: Adult male Presbytis potenziani (Golden-bellied Mentawai Island Langur or simply 'Mentawai Langur') encountered one morning in degraded primary forest on South Pagai island in 2023.  (Credit: Dr Andie Ang) Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Tim Urbanowicz, Head of Research and Investment Strategy at Innovator ETFs shares his insights on whether investors should be diving into the technology and small caps space right now, an outlook on how the next FOMC meeting might turn out, as well as an outlook on consumer sentiments. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Mark Matthews, Managing Director & Head of Research Asia, Julius Baer shares his insights on how the US economy is faring, what's driving consumer sentiments, expectations on the impact rate cuts would have on the US Dollar, and his takeaway from China's latest GDP figures. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Dong Chen, Chief Asia Strategist and Head of Asia Research, Pictet Wealth Management, discusses the economic implications of China's declining population numbers; whether weaker-than-expected economic indicators on jobs growth and GDP will witness a turnaround this year; why authorities aren't acting more urgently to enforce more stimulus measures; and prospects for global growth in 2024 in the face of China's attempts to revive its economy. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

If you’ve always dreamed of a MUJI home, it’s now possible with MUJI Renovation.  This tailored planning service covers everything from renovation and lighting design to home furnishing, where experts will design your space to suit your tastes and needs. The debut of this concept in Singapore is an exciting one, since Singaporeans probably share similar concerns with Japanese home owners, from the need to design functionally for small spaces to our collective love for de-cluttering and a minimalist aesthetic.  Jasmine Sng, Assistant Director, Store Development, MUJI Singapore & Tan Ye Ting, Interior Designer, MUJI Singapore shares more about this renovation service - a first in Singapore, as well as an exclusive announcement and you hear it first here on Money FM 89.3. Presented by Emaad Akhtar 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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Layoffs have come into the spotlight again recently, after e-commerce giant Lazada axed an undisclosed number of employees in Singapore at the start of the year. It has since apologised for not informing the relevant union about the retrenchment exercise in advance. But have you ever wondered if there’s such a thing as responsible retrenchment, and how retrenchment exercises should be carried out? On this episode of Morning Shot, Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Do you share daily meals with your family? Or, did you as a child? Apparently, just eating together can do wonders for your mental development! Studies have shown that sitting down for family meals has resounding benefits for both kids and their parents: from getting better grades to having better social skills and improving communication.  Audrey, Ryan and Emaad share how often they have family meals, and unpack the benefits of this simple activity. Presented by: Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music/sound & photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Manu Bhaskaran, CEO, Centennial Asia Advisors, outlines how to read into the implications for Asia from various potential risks, such as conflicts in the Middle East, as well as central bank policy setting changes.