Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Budget 2024 is all about turning Forward Singapore into reality. It includes taking concrete steps to tackle immediate challenges for households and businesses, create more paths for equality and mobility, provide more assurances for families and seniors, and ultimately forge a stronger and more united nation. On this episode of Morning Shot, Melvin Yong, Assistant-Secretary General at NTUC shares how this year’s Budget is received by the labour movement. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ST

A-level results will be released this Saturday, so it's a big day for students waiting in bated breath as they find out where they're going next. Standardised testing is a practice that has sparked many debates globally: while educators say it can provide a level playing field, critics have pointed towards the need for more rounded assessments to account for 'fluid intelligence'.  Audrey, Ryan and Emaad have all taken their fair share of exams back in the day: they reflect on the process, and the pros and cons of these tests. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Our exclusive panel of experts join Indranee Rajah, Minister, Prime Minister's Office & Second Minister for Finance and National Development in breaking down Budget 2024. Expert Panel:  Suan Teck Kin - Head of Research, UOB Ang Yuit - President, ASME (Association of small & medium enterprises) Paulin Straughan - Professor of Sociology, Singapore Management University Ignatius Low - Editor-In-Chief, Lifestyle and Entertainment Media, SPH Media Presented by: Ryan Huang & Michelle Martin Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Lee Kian Soon, CEO, Astral Asset Management, discusses the measures China has been rolling out to arrest the slump in its stock market, including the significance of its biggest cut to its key mortgage rate, what more is needed and how urgent further help is required.

Dreaming - one of the most intriguing aspects of life that is common to all humans. But how many of us pay attention to the contents of our dreams or make an attempt to interpret them? What do they reveal about our personalities, or states of mind? Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

On this episode of Morning Shot, Gladys See, Shipbroker, Howe Robinson shares about her 360 pivot from F&B and marketing into the world of shipbroking - the challenges behind a mid-career switch and skills needed to successfully learn the ropes of something new. If you’re interested in pursuing a maritime career, visit this link to find out more: https://www.seathedifference.gov.sg/ Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

According to a 2022 UN report, there is fresh evidence that the world is moving in reverse, away from the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) of ending hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms, by 2030, which is just six years away. The Food and and Agriculture Organisation says attaining the SGD 2 target by 2030 would be difficult, unless agrifood systems are transformed and made more resilient. Densely-populated countries like Singapore have been adopting new technologies to maximise organic production of foods and vegetables using minimum land. In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speak with a pair of “young” farmers, James Yin, CEO & Co-founder, V-plus Agritech and Nelson Tan, CTO & Co-founder, V-plus Agritech, who aim to empower communities and individuals with their smart technology in sustainable farming to reshape agriculture.  Presented by Emaad Akhtar 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

Alvin Chow, CEO, Dr Wealth, analyses some of the highlights of Budget 2024, including the benefit of CDC Vouchers to supermarket chains; support for businesses seeking to transition to a greener future; investments in the AI industry; and discusses the playbook for investors with respect to aged healthcare. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

With the pressure of living costs weighing down on Singaporeans, Budget 2024 sets out to tackle the immediate challenges for both households and businesses, while at the same time holding the underlying goal of forging a stronger and more united nation.  On this episode of Morning Shot - Mdm Rahayu Mahzam, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Law, and Member of Parliament for Jurong GRC weighs in on the key issues at the top of people’s minds and whether the Budget measures go far enough to tackle them.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Lim Yaohui (ST), Community Foundation of Singapore, pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Calling all travellers! Shoulder season is coming up in this part of the world. That typically means the period of time between a region's peak travel season and off-season. (Why it's called that: because the head, which is peak season, is in between the shoulders!) This timespan can last months or just weeks, and it changes with every region.  Travel experts say it’s a great time to travel: with less tourists, cheaper airfares and hotels, and moderate weather. Audrey, Emaad and Ryan weigh the pros and cons of shoulder season travel. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors