Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Over the past half century, Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, has undergone rapid population growth, resulting in the loss of millions of trees due to urban development in the city. On this episode of Climate Connections, Manja Kargbo, Co-Architect of Freetown The TreeTown initiative and finalist of The Earthshot Prize 2023 shares how the city is on course to meet its ambitious target of planting one million trees by 2024, and how her team is reimagining nature sustainability for cities beyond Freetown. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors Special thanks to The Earthshot Prize

At the Singapore International Energy Week, the city-state’s authorities say they’re studying the suitability of tapping on nuclear power for its future needs amid rising regional interest, but are still undecided as there remains concern over public safety and challenges with treatment of radioactive waste.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Jan Holm, Executive Vice President at Seaborg Technologies talks about the feasibility of advanced atomic power hardware such as small reactors that have been touted as safer, cheaper and faster to build. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Sumana Rajarethnam, Director, Southeast Asia, Economist Intelligence Corporate Network weighs in on whether Singapore's core and headline inflation numbers for September were in line with expectations; the categories that have witnessed the steepest price gains this year; whether Singapore's recent manufacturing performance is fuelling hopes of a turnaround; how GST hikes will impact inflation in 2024; and the impact of green inflation on everyday spending habits. He is also the Co-Founder of Mybasket.sg, an inflation tool that helps individuals understand their spending patterns and plan their finances better. Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

In this episode of our intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we will be speaking with a pair of mom and daughter in the world of art glass. Over 37 years, their journey has woven tradition and innovation into a tapestry of stunning creations. Florence Ng, Founder and Creative Director, Synergraphic Design & Sara Ang, Director, Synergraphic Design, share their journey and insights into a medium that captures transparency, reflectivity, and form.  Presented by Ryan Huang and 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

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist at MarketGauge Group shares insights on recent losses for US stocks, the ability of companies to pass on higher prices to consumers down the road, consumer strength, and sentiments of tech investors at the moment. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Nadine Terman, CEO & CIO, Solstein Capital shares her outlook on the Fed's potential moves in the coming weeks and how investors are navigating the uncertainties, as well as her strategy with the China markets. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Calling out to those thinking when to make that switch to electric vehicles! Just hot out of the oven from the Singapore International Energy Week, a grant has been awarded to a consortium to develop Singapore's largestVehicle-to-Grid test-bed which will commence this November! And that’s set to assess if power from batteries in electric vehicles could potentially be used to help the nation’s electricity grid meet peak demand.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Niels de Boer, Senior Scientist at NTU’s Energy Research Institute shares his insights on whether the world is ready for EV takeover, as countries set out to adopt electric vehicles and infrastructure as part of efforts to drive sustainable mobility. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

In the traditional rental landscape marked by security deposits and agency commission, a new peer-to-peer platform aims to turn the tide. Tenants no longer need to worry about providing hefty upfront deposits, while landlords bid farewell to costly commission payments. But how does it all work? And is this hassle-free model the future of the rental market?  Anthony Chai Founder and CEO of RealEzy Pte Ltd shares more about the key inspiration behind his business model. Presented by Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar This podcast is produced by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech

Yeap Jun Rong, Markets Analyst, IG Asia, reviews UOB's third-quarter earnings results, including whether the financials were aligned with market expectations. He also weighs in on whether banks will continue to set aside allowances as global economic uncertainty continues; marginally downward trends in net interest margins; whether UOB should be worried about exposure to China; and how attractive UOB stock is given current share price trends. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

On this episode of Mind Your Business, Dr Rishita Changede, CEO & Founder, TeOra - the brains behind the development of an orally delivered vaccine to prevent and treat scale-drop disease virus in farmed fish - weighs in on the importance of building sustainable aquaculture. TeOra is also one of the winners of The Liveability Challenge 2023. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)