Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

At the start of this year, the Ministry of Education laid out key priorities for Singapore’s education system for 2024, and one of them is to uplift the professionalism of Sped school educators. How will this help businesses that better focus on Sped education? And how can they also align with MOE’s new directive? Sandra Lim, Founder, Math Nuggets, who focuses on teaching  math and special needs education, shares more. 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

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a $131.4 billion Budget last Friday - the first instalment of the Forward Singapore roadmap. Key shifts from the Forward Singapore roadmap were made concrete in this Budget, with major investments to help mid-career workers upgrade their skills and support those who have been laid off. On this exclusive Post Budget Panel, our panel of experts weigh in.  Panel:  Alvin Liew, Senior Economist, UOB Mark Lee, Singapore Business Federation Council Member, Nominated Member of Parliament & CEO, Sing Lun Holdings Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School Presented by: Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

The stressful lives we lead - often made even more chaotic due to the prevalence of digital devices - have prompted many to turn to meditation, or mindfulness. There are countless apps, teachers and books that preach the myriad benefits of meditation, and the various techniques you can try. They aren't wrong. But it's important to understand - as with every other facet of life - why we do what we do. What is the real purpose of meditation? What are the common misconceptions? Find out on this edition of Breakfast Bites. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Ho Kheng Lian, General Partner, Turn Capital shares what goes on behind the scenes in her work of turning distressed companies around, how her firm identifies which ones are worth saving and have high potential, as well as various ways of executing a turnaround plan. Presenter: Ryan Huang

Ken Peng, Head of Asia Investment Strategy, Citi Global Wealth Investments discusses why earnings can still grow despite worries about slowing economic growth among other concerns. Presenter: Ryan Huang

Mark Matthews, Managing Director & Head of Research Asia, Julius Baer shares his insights on the level of consideration investors should give to the weaker than anticipated retail report when analysing the strength of the US consumer, whether it negates the higher CPI figures, if the timing of the first rate cut matters, and whether the fallout from the Red Sea disruptions can be mitigated by the latest movements in energy prices. Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

It’s a big day for Singapore as Singaporeans look forward to the Budget statement which will be delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in Parliament at 3.30pm today.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Annie Koh, Professor Emeritus of Finance, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University shares more about what Singaporeans are hoping for, and how the Government can better work with the people to create that shared future together.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ST 

As we anticipate the 2024 Singapore Air Show next week (Feb 20-25) , our focus turns to the evolving landscape of the aerospace industry. We delve into Singapore's pivotal role in securing a substantial share of the global maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) market. We will also acknowledge the importance of past endeavours by taking a moment to reflect on the recent release of a commemorative book that marks the 20th anniversary of the Association of Aerospace Industries.  Glory Wee, Senior Vice President and Head, Resource and Carbon Division and Singapore Economic Development Board & Sia Kheng Yok, Chief Executive, Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore) share more. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Imagine buying a $300 bag, but having your new purchase being free! How? Well - girl math, of course. A new money trend has TikTok users coming up with funny ways to justify their spending habits. While many have come to clarify that it’s a viral joke and to not take it too seriously, critics have come out to say it’s not funny; and that it glorifies overspending.  Plus, another viral money habit: Loud budgeting, which is all about financial transparency and saying "no" to spending.  Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Vasu Menon, Executive Director of Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses why he is overweight on Singapore equities with attractive valuations and dividend yields.  Presenter: Sean Cheong