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Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School weighs in on the challenges behind climate reporting, as Singapore’s top regulators seek public feedback on their proposal to make such reporting mandatory for both listed and large non-listed firms. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Barnabas Gan, Senior Economist, RHB Bank discusses what helped Singapore avoid a technical recession in Q2 2023, which saw a 0.3 rise q-o-q, reversing a contraction of -0.4% q-o-q in Q1. He also analyses if there is enough momentum in the services sector to carry over to the rest of the year and if the electronics manufacturing slump has bottomed out.

If you grew up in the era of film photos, you would have heard of FotoHub, which was established in 1987. In this episode of Mind Your Business, we will be speaking to its founder Vincent Tan, Founder, FotoHub and his daughter, Tan Shue Ying, Marketing Executive at FotoHub, a second gen business leader in this intergenerational business series. We will take a look at the family's perseverance and adaptation in the face of digital cameras, smartphones, and unprecedented challenges in their traditional film photo business. What were the hurdles faced when digital technology took center stage, the challenges of working alongside her father, and how they stayed at the forefront of the industry, catering to customers' evolving needs. 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 Highlights of the conversation: (00.13) Introduction (01.32) When and how did you pick up photography as a hobby? (04.35) Are people still printing photos? (04.53) Growing up in a digital era, did you envision your dad's business becoming obsolete? (05.55) What made you decide to join your family business? (06.11) What is your working relationship like with you dad and how do you complement each other? (07.09) How have you contributed to the growth and success of the company? (07.40) How can your business remain relevant? (10.40) Do you see generative A.I. as a threat to your business? (12.20) How does it feel to see your daughter carrying on your legacy? 

Dan Wang, Chief Economist, Hang Seng Bank China examines the latest trends in Chinese consumerism, including how the stubborn inflation is driving changes in consumption in the world's second largest economy. She also draws interesting parallels between how the Chinese shop for big ticket items in the Mao era versus now. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast was produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist at Miller Tabak shares his insights on the four-day winning streak for the major averages, greedflation, how much the Inflation Reduction Act will help in managing inflation, as well as the slower growth in China. Presented by: Ryan Huang  Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist, AMP Capital discusses how he views investing in China amid the geopolitical tensions, including reports of China-based hackers breaching several Western government email accounts, the tit-for-tat trade war and a sluggish economy. He also analyzes how much to cheer the latest US consumer inflation data pointing to further signs of cooling.

How has workplace design in Singapore and the rest of the region evolved or changed in response to the pandemic? What are the transformative shifts and innovative approaches that have emerged in designing work environments? How much do A.I and sustainability play a part in the design of the workplace now and beyond?  Titir Dey, Global Managing Director of Design, Space Matrix shares the trends and customers' needs that are shaping the office design landscape today.

The UK government has rejected accusations that it’s planning to ditch its £11.6 billion climate pledge. This comes even as a leaked document revealed by the Guardian earlier this week showed that ministers were being prepared for the policy’s failure.  Christine Amour-Levar, Founder & CEO of HER Planet Earth and Co-Founder of Investors for Climate weighs in on the gravity of the implications if such a situation is unavoidable. Presented by: Lynlee Foo  Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Gregory Branch, Founder & Managing Partner at Veritas Financial Group shares his analysis on current inflation data, how the elevated cost of living is playing out in the economy and whether we should be expecting a recession. Presented by: Ryan Huang  Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Lee Kian Soon, CEO, Astral Asset Management discusses if the growing pessimism around China, including one that speculates slowing growth could turn it into the next Japan, are valid. He also talks about how to position around China for the rest of the year, and why he is not yet moving into property.