Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Morning Shot Special: An exclusive interview with Peter Vesterbacka, Original Creator of Angry Birds and Former Brand Ambassador, Rovio Entertainment. Coming on the back of recent news about the maker of Angry Birds video games - Rovio Entertainment - agreeing to be bought by Sega - the Japanese gaming giant behind the Sonic the Hedgehog character, Peter takes us behind the making of the hit game itself, whether this latest move will help continue the legacy that Angry Birds has built, and where the industry is headed. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Music/Sound Credit: Rovio Entertainment

Vikas Pershad, Portfolio Manager, Asian Equities, M&G Investments discusses why there appears to be a divergence between big tech plays between the US and China, the upside for AI stocks after a huge run up, and why Japan figures at the top of his list of equity markets.

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group weighs in on the overnight slump across the board on the benchmarks and where the momentum is heading. She also provides a deeper analysis on the AI bandwagon, oil prices and opportunities that she's looking out for in the days ahead. Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

On Mind Your Business today, we explore the vital role of universities and academic institutions in fostering entrepreneurship by providing a nurturing learning environment, unparalleled support, guidance, and invaluable mentorship to startups. Shirley Wong, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at SMU IIE, and Managing Partner, TNF Ventures Pte Ltd joins us to uncover the essential skills for thriving as an entrepreneur, unravel the power of networking in building lasting relationships, and delve into the initiatives of SMU IIE. Lau Jia Cai, Co-founder, TreeDots Enterprise, who’s incubated by one of the programs in 2017, joins her to walk us through their experience and journey. Presented by : 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 Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech

On the second episode of Work Matters - an exclusive series brought to you by the National Trades Union Congress celebrating workers’ contributions - Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC and Tan Kangsheng, Principal Industrial Relations Officer of the Banking and Financial Services Union dive into how work disputes can be redressed and what employees should consider in order to protect themselves.  Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

Abhilash Narayan, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Private Bank, discusses why he has put an upgrade to overweight for Japan, and if this is just the beginning of a bull run there as markets hit new highs.

How should often should we wash our favourite pair of Levi's jeans? To produce a single pair of jeans can use up to 3,800 litres of water in its lifetime. This is equivalent to the average amount of water consumed by an individual over the course of about 1,200 to 1,900 days, or approximately 3 to 5 years. The World Economic Forum rates water issues among the top financial risks to the global economy, and the United Nations estimates that 2 billion people live in countries experiencing high water stress. So, how is Levi Strauss & Co making a significant impact on water stewardship? In this episode of Mind Your Business, we will uncover how the trailblazer of denim is leading the eco-fashion movement. From innovative approaches, their commitment to sustainability, the impact they're making on the fashion industry, conscious consumption, to creating a more ethical and environmentally responsible future, Jeff Hogue, Chief Sustainability Office, Levi's Strauss & Co joins us from San Francisco, USA, to share how this 170-year-old brand is going beyond blue jeans to drive sustainability and shape the future of fashion.  Presented by 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 Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech Highlights:  (00:13) Intro (02:33) How is Levi making a significant impact on water stewardship? (04:02) Could you explain what is pumice stone waste and by eliminating that, how does it help to reduce footprint in the apparel supply chain? (06:08) What are the other initiatives Levi has undertaken to create a circular economy where nothing is wasted? (07:59) How often should one wash our pair of Levi jeans to help save the planet? (08:55) How does Levi's combat the issue of greenwashing to ensure consumers that the company's sustainability efforts are authentic and transparent? (10:31) How effective is sustainability-linked compensation for green goals? (11:41) What's next for Levi towards zero-waste?

Zhou Hao, Chief Economist, Research Department, Guotai Junan International joins the Breakfast Show for a deep dive into whether China's inroads into Central Asia will fill the economic void in the region, as the world’s second largest economy signs a staggering 54 agreements, 19 new cooperation mechanisms and platforms, and nine multilateral documents, including the Xi'an declaration, with the region in recent weeks.   Presented by: Ryan Huang  This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

Eric Beiley, Executive Managing Director at The Beiley Group of Steward Partners Global Advisory weighs in on how markets are pricing in on the upcoming vote on the US debt ceiling, the upcoming FOMC meeting, sentiments behind the recent tech rally and stocks that are looking attractive right now. Eric Beiley is Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor (2019 - 2023) and Top 400 Financial Advisor for 2020 by the Financial Times. Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Highlights: (00:00) Intro (01:14) How markets are pricing in on upcoming vote on US debt ceiling (02:08) Level of optimism on US debt ceiling deal (02:42) Weight of upcoming FOMC meeting in June (03:45) Business momentum coming on the back of earnings (04:48) How much momentum is there behind the recent tech rally? (05:44) What's looking attractive in the stock markets right now? (06:29) Consumer space - dividend aristocrats (07:03) Is it too late to jump onto the tech bandwagon?

Rob Desborough, Managing Partner at Seraphim Space, shares how investments in various space technologies ultimately can play an important role in helping with identifying and measuring ESG metrics.