Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Business leaders grapple with countless decisions daily, but the most challenging ones carry the weight of livelihoods. In this episode of C-Suite conversation on Mind Your Business, How Meng Hock, CEO of OMS, takes a walk down memory lane to talk about the pivotal moment when he faced the daunting choice of potentially impacting the future of 600 employees, and their loved ones. The high-stakes decision, which has something to do with the Avenger, Ironman, has since proven to be a game-changer.  Presented by Emaad Akhtar This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech

In the fast-paced world of business, keeping your assets secure is a top priority. In this Biz-How-To conversation, Tan Quing Jue, Senior Group Financial Services Director, Infinity Financial Advisory, discusses the risks your business might face without proper insurance, industry-specific needs for asset protection and strategies to safeguard your business.  Presented by Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech

Picture this: seasoned entrepreneurs from different businesses in the same industry mentoring the next generation. This unique form of collaboration is redefining the traditional boundaries of competition, reshaping industries, and paving the way for shared wisdom and innovation. In this episode of our intergenerational series, we look into the heart of inter-company mentorship, where experience meets fresh perspectives and a sense of community transcends individual businesses.  Delonix Tan Wei Jie, 3rd Generation owner, Sandai Fishball & Randall Ang, Managing Director and 2nd Generation owner, BOBO Fishball, share how they come to know each other and their journeys together. Presented by Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors Highlights:  (0.13) Introduction (1.26) Delonix: What does "a progress junkie who loves business" mean? (2.07) Delonix: What was it like working in the fishball hawking business? (3:38) Randall: What led you to join and build your family business? (4.27) Randall: Tell us more about your plant-based products you've launched? (5.55) Delonix: Why do you insist on carrying on despite your father's objection? (7.37) Randall: Tell us about the craftmanship of fisball making (8.25) Delonix: How did both of you meet and what advice was given? (9.27) Randall: How competitive is the industry in Singapore? (10.40) Randall: Did you have your own mentor? (11.58) Delonix: Did you face skepticism for being a young owner? (13:00) Randall: What is your advice to the next generation of entrepreneurs in family-run enterprises?

Christopher Wong, South East Asia Portfolio Strategist, Fidelity International shares his thoughts on what the latest signals from the FOMC mean for Asian central banks. After the Fed paused an interest rate hike, he weighs in on the outlook for the US Dollar, its strength, and the impact it will have on Asian equity markets and currencies. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Audrey Siek (audreysk@sph.com.sg)

How challenging is it to take a shot at saving the planet? It sure ain’t easy, but innovators around the world are attempting to do so, each in their very own ways.  On this episode of Climate Connections, Sarah Cragg, Head of Asia Pacific for The Earthshot Prize, which is the brainchild of Britain’s Prince William - shares more insights on what the climate-focused charity is up to, ahead of Prince William's trip to Singapore next week, for this year’s award ceremony, where five environment warriors will be awarded £1 million, for their efforts at developing solutions to repair the planet before irreversible damage occurs. Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Presented by: Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors Photo credits: The Earthshot Prize

Sanjay Guglani, CIO, Silverdale Capital, weighs in on the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady, and whether it was in line with expectations. Can we expect further rate hikes in time to come? We also get his take on disinflation and the recent jump in Treasury yields, and the possibility these two factors may reduce impetus for the Fed to raise rates again. Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by Audrey Siek (audreysk@sph.com.sg)

With a 100% urbanisation rate, high internet saturation and well-developed physical infrastructure, Singapore has the highest digital penetration in SEA across multiple digital economy sectors including e-commerce, and a higher willingness to spend on digital services such as media.  That's according to the e-Conomy SEA report by Google, Temasek & Bain & Company, which tracked the digital economy in six major economies including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. On this episode of Morning Shot, we ride the digital wave with Florian Hoppe, Partner at Bain & Company, Singapore, as he breaks down the key drivers behind digital penetration in Southeast Asia over the past year, as well as sectors that are showing growth headroom in this space. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

With the Federal Reserve holding benchmark interest rates steady amid a backdrop of a growing economy and labor market, Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist at Invesco shares his insights on how the dovish the Fed's latest meeting is, impact on the US dollar and economy, and how it might play out for consumer spending and business earnings in the near term.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Imagine a future where building wealth becomes as “easy” as buying stocks or a fraction of the stocks. It doesn’t come with daunting upfront costs and complex transactions. Well, that future is here with a luxury twist, where you can now invest in prime residential real estate in Singapore, just like you would with stocks. Eric Teng, Group COO and CEO, Straits Developments Pte Ltd breaks down the new model for us and explains how it differs from REITs, the impact on strata title holders, the risks involved, and the scope of expansion.  Presented by Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech

Mitul Kotecha, Head of FX & EM Macro Strategy for Asia, Barclays, weighs in on the Bank of Japan's decision to loosen its grip on bond yields and why it didn't take more action; whether the BOJ will be less likely to intervene to buy bonds at the 1% mark and the implications on global bond markets; the future trajectory of the Japanese yen as it continues to fall; and whether the USD will witness any seasonal weaknesses towards the end of the year. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)