Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

In this episode of our intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we speak with a pair of father and daughter, who are the fourth and fifth generations of one of the oldest family businesses in Singapore. They just celebrated their 150th anniversary in 2022 - yes, they are older than Singapore since its independence. What’s the secret behind their proud legacy?  Sunil Amarasuriya, Chairman, B.P. de Silva Holdings & Shanya Amarasuriya, Creative Director, B.P. de Silva Jewellers & Executive Director, B.P de Silva Holdings, join us in our studio to share their journey, including a story that dates way back to the World War II.  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

Zara Lightowler, Associate Partner, Bain & Company, dissects a report co-compiled by Bain, Meta and DSG Consumer Partners on consumer growth trends in Southeast Asia. These include the emergence of a hierarchy of needs versus wants; the importance of the Gen Z and Solo Economy consumer segments; 'insurgent disruptors' or business models responsible for driving over US$50 billion of revenue in the region; and the digital behaviour of consumers across generations. Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

China's National Bureau of Statistics will be holding a nationwide population sample survey in November - in a bid to accurately and promptly monitor its demographic development and better plan its population policies. This year's survey come as China recorded its first population decline in over six decades last year, with all eyes on the outcome of its three-child policy that allows all couples to have up to three children, which was announced in May 2021. Social demographer and family sociologist, Yun Zhou, who is an Assistant Professor from the Faculty of Sociology at University of Michigan - shares her insights on its significance. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at capital.com weighs in on signs that businesses are preparing for rainy days ahead, how pessimistic markets are right now and what to expect from the upcoming FOMC meetings in the next two months. Presented by: Ryan Huang

Paul Lee, CEO & CIO, Paragon Capital Management Singapore, weighs in on the boutique asset management firm's overview of market opportunities and risks; the positioning of its Paragon Alpha 1 Fund and the evolution of client needs; and the global and macro-economic outlook. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Singapore may just be a little red dot but it’s definitely standing tall alongside other wealth hubs like Hong Kong and Dubai! It took the top spot in a recent Knight Frank report that assessed “super wealth hubs” in Asia Pacific. On this episode of Morning Shot - Matt Read, Head of Retail Banking at Citibank Singapore shares more about Citibank’s latest plans to open two additional satellite wealth advisory hubs in Singapore, the evolving demands and needs of the affluent segment in Singapore and how to decide if you need wealth advisory. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has introduced ambitious new housing standards for foreign worker dormitories, aimed at enhancing worker well-being and public health by 2030. These progressive standards align with an award winning project, initiated by the Dormitory Association Singapore Limited (DASL). It has published a handbook, an invaluable resource that offers  dormitory operators and managers a flexible framework for enhancing the lives of migrant workers.  Peter Overy, Managing Director, AGENCYwill share about the discussion process and insights from industry players.  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

Tim Murray, Capital Market Strategist & Vice President at T Rowe Price Associates shares insights on why markets are back in the red, whether data is pointing to the economy not doing too badly and what the high rates mean for asset allocation.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Brian Arcese, Portfolio Manager & Equity Analyst, Foord Asset Management, weighs in on key takeaways from US and China third-quarter earnings reports; the ongoing property crisis in China involving Country Garden and Ping An Real Estate; and expectations for China's year-on-year Q3 GDP figures. Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Have you ever attended events, especially outdoor ones like parties, conferences, and exhibitions. They're filled with fancy chairs, tables, and decorations that look great for a day or the event but end up as trash in a landfill. It's the dirty secret of event planning. The world of 'fast furniture' generates massive waste. But a recent award winning design could be an industry game changer.  Chee Su Eing, President of Design Business Chamber Singapore & Frederick Peter Ortner, Master of Architect and PhD Coordinator, Singapore University of Technology and Design discuss the environmental impact of event furniture and decorations and explore the innovative solutions that can reshape the future of event furnishings. 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