Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

In this second episode of the “Beautiful Business with Xero”, Tan Chee Wee, Executive Director, Singapore Business Federation, shares which of the 4 Xero Beautiful Business Fund categories is the most important for small businesses in Singapore to accelerate their growth, and why? Presented by Lynlee Foo. Podcast produced and edited by Anthea Ng.

Coming on the back of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s trip to Russia to meet up with President Vladimir Putin, Professor James Brown, Advisor and Coordinator of the International Affairs major at Temple University shares his thoughts on whether it's a sign of desperation by Putin in its war in Ukraine and if North Korea's Kim successfully managed to further his ambitions through that meeting. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Victoria Fernandez, Chief Market Strategist at Crossmark Global Investments shares her take on the mood around Wall Street as investors await the FOMC meeting, rising energy costs, implications of the elevated rates for the markets and US Dollar, as well as optimism surrounding the AI space. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Dong Chen, Head of Asia Macroeconomic Research at Pictet Wealth Management discusses what's driving Japan's economic outperformance, and why there appears to be a more attractive investment proposition for the country this year.

Next time you're out on the road, take a moment to look around. Amidst the hustle and bustle, you'll notice a form of pollution that often goes unnoticed – noise. But behind the scenes, there's a group that's been diligently working to combat this issue. Ricky Thng, Managing Director, Hebei Jinbiao Construction Materials & Dave Ng, Sales Director, Hebei Jinbiao Construction Materials- the leading company in noise control barriers and winner of the SME 100 Awards 2023 Fast Moving Companies, share more about their business, challenges and plans ahead.  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

Coming on the back of on of Singapore's biggest money laundering probes in its history, more than 30 parliamentary questions have been filed by Members of Parliament. They cover areas like the magnitude of the assets seized despite Singapore's strict anti-money laundering measures and what more can be done to prevent such crimes. Associate Professor Kelvin Law from the Division of Accounting at NTU’s Nanyang Business School shares his expert take on what goes behind the workings of organised criminal syndicates involved in money laundering and how challenging it is to detect such illicit activities. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Mark Matthews, Managing Director & Head of Research Asia at Julius Baer weighs in on how markets are pricing in ahead of the September Fed meeting and the chance of a November rate hike. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Charu Chanana, Market Strategist, SAXO Singapore discusses the week's central bank meetings, with the FOMC widely expected to keep rates unchanged, the Bank of England likely to hike for a 15th straight time, and the Bank of Japan closely watched for any hawkish signals

For any business, the point of sale (POS) is by definition a mission-critical system. On Breakfast's Biz How-To segment today, we speak with a young and successful entrepreneur who has just launched a brick-and-mortar store after years of doing business online. Mandy Chan, Co-founder & Director of lifestyle company Vital Gear Bold shares her experience of choosing the right POS system for her business. Produced by Lynlee Foo

In the world of business, outstanding CEOs are like beacons of innovation and leadership. They possess a unique blend of vision, strategy, and resilience, guiding their organisations to unparalleled success. Their ability to navigate complex challenges and drive growth, even in the face of adversity, sets them apart as true industry trailblazers. In this episode of C-Suite chat on Mind Your Business, Lim Chung Chun, Chairman and CEO, iFAST Corporation Ltd- the Outstanding CEO of the Year - shares his leadership in growing the company into a regional fintech network with over S$18 billion in assets under administration, as well as the takeover of MoneyOwl's investment and insurance divisions. 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