Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

In this episode of a chat with a C-Suite on Mind Your Business, we will be speaking with a legend in the theme park entertainment industry. From humble beginnings growing up in a poultry farm in Penang to international acclaim, his story embodies relentless determination and unwavering integrity. He has not only turned his dreams into reality but did so with unswerving commitment to honesty and a firm stance against corruption.  He is Sim Choo Kheng, Founder and Chairman of Sim Leisure Group, which runs over 300 theme parks worldwide. His latest venture - bringing back KidZania Singapore to Sentosa Island. 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 this episode of Mind Your Business, we will look into the future of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)! With a surge of interest in CBDCs and an increasing number of governments actively engaging in CBDC trials, it's essential to understand the motivations behind this global phenomenon. Alan Lim, Deputy Director and Division Head, FinTech Infrastructure Office & FinTech & Innovation Group, Monetary Authority of Singapore,explains the reasons driving governments' interest in CBDCs, sheds light on the latest findings from a significant report, and explores the potential implications for the future of financial systems worldwide.  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

The fate of stock markets normally look dicey before every Fed announcement, but based on the last meeting, not so much now. So what does all of it mean? Where does all investors' money go from here? Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Singapore's Group Wealth Management shares his thoughts. Presented by Sean Cheong. This podcast is edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Law and Economics, David Super from the Georgetown University Law Center weighs in on what's next for former US President Donald Trump legally and politically, following his most recent indictment for unlawfully keeping national-security documents after he has left office and lying to officials who sought to recover them. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

Abigail Watt, Research Economist, abrdn shares her take on the latest markets movements following the Fed's latest rate pause, a projection of the US economy coming on the back of underlying inflation issues, and whether investors can expect a soft landing.  Presented by: Sean Cheong This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has announced a pause in the rate hike for the first time since early 2022.  What are the implications and what opportunities do this bring to us in Asia? Sanjay Guglani, Chief Investment Officer, Silverdale Capital, unpacks it with us. Presented by Sean Cheong This podcasted is edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

In this episode of the intergenerational business series on Mind Your Business, we share the incredible story of a father and son duo who faced the worst nightmare for any business owner: regulatory changes that nearly destroyed their company.  From a ban on e-scooters from footpaths to the challenges brought by the circuit breaker within a span of six months, they went from a thriving business to zero in a matter of days. But against all odds, they turned the corner and are now expanding overseas, eyeing the massive market of the United States.  Ifrey Lai, Chief Executive Officer, MOBOT and Bobby Lai, Brand Manager, MOBOT recall their darkest days and their remarkable journey of resilience to triumph over adversity. 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

Imagine getting stuck deep in the Amazon rainforest and left to your own devices. In what many have called a miracle, four children who got stuck in the heart of the Amazon successfully survived a 40-day ordeal after a plane crash. Zhang Tingjun, Co-Founder of Into the Wild discusses the factors that might have kept them alive, as well as survival tips.  Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President of CappThesis weighs in of the Fed pause, risks of keeping rates too high, and whether we're at the end of a bear market. Presented by: Sean Cheong This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

If you are a fan of IKEA’s signature meatballs - then you might want to listen to this podcast.  In this episode of Mind Your Business, we will look at the sustainability initiatives with one of the 12 IKEA franchisees in the world, operating across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and Mexico. We will explore their relentless commitment to sustainable practices - not just from their stores, but also on their menu. Corinna Schuler, Sustainability & Corporate Communication Director at Ikano Retail IKEA shares what efforts are being taken to shed its image of being just a fast furniture company. 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