Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

David Lundgren, Founder & Chief Market Strategist at MOTR Capital Management & Research weigh in on how markets are moving against earnings, whether investors should be concerned that US debt downgrade seems to have taken some wind out of sails from markets, and trends in the AI space. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Joshua Liaw, CEO, Elite Commercial Reit discusses how the UK-focused Real Estate Investment Trust is navigating higher finance costs and property operating expenses, after reporting a 24.2 percent drop in DPU for the first half 2023.

From silver screen stars to music icons, celebrities have the power to inspire more than just entertainment. In this episode of Mind Your Business, Samuel Tey, CEO & Founder, Axe Factor, a company that was inspired by Aquaman Jason Momoa, shares what happened and what is the company all about. 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

In recent months, food crops around the world have been plagued by a host of extreme weather events such as heavy rains and warmer temperatures, which are also exacerbating other issues like fungal infections. Food security expert, Professor Paul Teng from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, at NTU shares his insights on whether we’ll be seeing a global food crisis as climate change intensifies. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Rainer Michael Preiss, Partner & Portfolio Strategist at DAS Family Office shares his insights on what's driving investor optimism building up in the markets and the big AI theme right now, attractiveness of China investments against the backdrop of talks on potential stimulus measures, as well as how it stacks against interest in Japan. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we have a C-Suite leader who left his familiar environment to a totally new country - France - to be exact - working in a company where he did not know a single French word, until he finally conquered the French language and culture. Not just that, he even climbed to the top ranks to the company - which is a renowned French energy major. Liang Ting Wee, President, TotalEnergies Asia Pacific and Middle East - Marketing & Services and Country Chair, TotalEnergies Singapore shares the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and how his linguistic proficiency opened doors to new opportunities in a foreign land.  Presented by Lynlee Foo 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

Oriano Lizza, Sales Trader, CMC Markets shares his insights on markets reactions to the recent Fitch downgrade and non-farm payrolls, whether China is set to pose a strong recovery for the rest of the year and if equity markets are still offering value. Presented & Produced by: Willie Keng

National Day is a time to reflect on our country's past and look to the future. And as we look ahead, we must remember that sustainability is essential. In our National Pride Series, Ernst Westendorp, Chief Commercial Officer, Flo Energy- a fast-growing energy company that supplies 100% renewable electricity in Singapore, shares about their commitment to providing renewable energy solutions that help our country achieve its sustainability goals. Presented by Lynlee Foo  This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

With Singapore's 58th birthday just days away, Royston Tan, Creative Director of NDP 2023 reveals what inspired him while he was putting together this year's National Day Parade and how he's making the show relatable to all Singaporeans. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Special thanks to NDP 2023 Executive Committee, all NDP music composers and artists Highlights:  (00:00) Introduction (00:53)  Lots of interesting elements to expect at this year's show! Could you give us a behind-the-scenes description of the preparations from conceptualisation, all the way to the end product? (01:30) So, in a first for NDP - the show audience will quite literally smell the show in Act Two - to be exact, a whiff of a "Tembusu" scent that's specially curated for this year's NDP. Tell us more about this special creation - how was it made and what are the feelings you're hoping to evoke?  (03:35) Fast forward to 2023 - your second NDP outing as creative director. We hear that you've got a little regret back then. Could you elaborate on what that was and how you're going to fill that little hole in your heart this time round?  (04:32) As with any creative works, it's always nice when we see a unique part of the director in the production itself. So this time, what signature touches of Royston Tan will we see in this year's parade? (06:06) Music to me is something that is very close to my heart, and it always has that ability to unite people. And so, among so many National Day theme songs, do we have the privilege to hear you sing a little bit of your favorite song? And what does it mean to you? (07:09) As we close in to 9th August - could you share with us your birthday wish for Singapore this year? What do you hope to see in the coming years? 

Kelvin Wong, Senior Market Analyst, OANDA discusses if net interest margins can continue to fuel growth for banks in the coming quarters, and how much we should be concerned about a loans growth slowdown.