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Ross Feingold, Director of Business Development, SafePro Group shares his take on all things China - from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s no-show at the G20 Summit, to its recent release of a new map that drew strong backlash from some of its neighbours. Presented by: Lynlee Foo  This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

When you think of soil, what comes to mind? Well, that soil under our feet is way more important than it gets credit for! It's like the unsung hero of our planet. It’s not just soil; it's the foundation of life itself. It helps plants grow, keeps ecosystems in balance, and even cleans our water. Plus, it's a key player in farming, so thank soil for our next meal! So, yeah, soil's pretty awesome and a big deal in our past, present, and future. And that’s why a Singapore-based startup is committed to making a change in the gardening and landscaping scene in Singapore by creating quality compost from urban and agricultural waste in a bid to improve soil quality here and beyond. Jayden Ong, Co-founder, Soil Social, tells us how. Presented by Lynlee Foo and 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

Jason Bottenfield, Partner and Managing Director of Park Cities Group at Steward Partners shares his outlook for the tech sector ahead of Apple's new iPhone launch, how investors should chart the way forward amid a sticky inflation and if cash piles accumulated during the pandemic are starting to diminish.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Jeremy Tan, CEO, Tiger Fund Management, discusses what investors can expect as Apple gets set to launch the iPhone 15 this week. He also explains the impact of a weak stock market performance on the Chinese economy and currency. 

In this episode of Mind Your Business - C-Suite, it is about an academia turned successful entrepreneur, who's been racking up awards like they're going out of style! His latest accolade - the Young Business Leader of the Year. And what’s his business game? Well, he's diving headfirst into the world of biotech and preventive healthcare solutions. Zhou Lihan, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mirxes joins us to share about his entrepreneurial journey, their latest IPO in Hong Kong, innovations and upcoming plans.  Presented by Lynlee Foo and 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

Leaders of major economies of the world gathered in India over the weekend for the G20 Summit, save for the absence of China and Russia’s Presidents. Among some of the key issues discussed - African Union's entry in G20, Russia's war in Ukraine, US-China rivalry, as well as climate change. Associate Professor Iqbal Singh Sevea, Director, Institute of South Asian Studies breaks down the key highlights and shares his take on whether the summit acted as a global rebrand for India under the nation's year-long presidency of the G20. Presented by: Lynlee Foo  This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

The Singapore F&B industry has continued to be rocked by closures even after the lockdowns have ended. Some were forced to wound up due to manpower issues, some due to the lack of successors. In this episode of Mind Your Business intergenerational series, a second generation chicken rice owner thought of selling the business due to the pandemic and to retire, but his three sons had other ideas. Two of them Dave Chew & Ken Chew, Third generation owners, Nam Kee Chicken Riceshare why they stopped their father from selling the business and what are their goals for the 55-year-old brand.  Presented by Lynlee Foo and 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

Natural disasters are hitting the world at a higher frequency and with greater intensity. All that comes at a cost, but how well can we quantify the gravity of the extreme weather events? Galina Hale, Professor of Economics, University of California, Santa Cruz helps us wrap our heads around this issue. Presented by: Lynlee Foo  This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group shares her analysis on how the markets are moving as the benchmarks go through a bit of a slump, energy outlook as OPEC+ talk about supply cuts, at what point can divisions remain between the retail market and growth sector, as well as latest consumer sentiments on the tech sector. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses how much stronger the US dollar could strengthen by, and the double-edged sword it presents to Japanese and Chinese markets.