Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

So Sin Ting, Chief Client Officer, Endowus discusses why some studies suggest that women can be better investors than men, and what are some of the values and traits to emulate to be successful investors.

“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world” These words by Nelson Mandela ring true this International Women’s day - the theme this year - ‘embracing equity’. In this episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs, Rachel Kelly speaks to Christy Wong, Co-Founder, Manabie about her entrepreneurial journey and the power of education. Inspiring Entrepreneurs series brought to you by Citi Commercial Bank in celebration of International Women’s Day.

Women made up 36 per cent of all director appointments to the top 100 listed companies in Singapore, a record high in 2022. It’s the highest percentage since 2013 when such data was first collected. Stefanie Yuen Thio, Joint managing partner at boutique law firm TSMP Law Corp shares her insights on why there needs to be a bigger push for gender parity across top leadership roles in Singapore. 

Sustainability disclosures, enhancing coastal protection and flood management, as well as a push to boost food security - Singapore has key plans set in motion to push our little red dot closer to its ambitious 2030 Green Plan. Find out how the government is charting the city's sustainability journey with Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment who also shares personal anecdotes about the women heroes who inspired her along her leadership trek, in conjunction with International Women's Day. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio [Contact Us] Presenters: Lynlee Foo Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Highlights:  1:05 - First off - let’s touch on the public sector’s intention to lead the charge on disclosing environmental sustainability performance annually. How different do you envision this to be, compared to what’s currently being done? 2:57 - Globally, there’s been a lot of talk on greenwashing, and now green-hushing as well. To what extent do you hope this move will encourage private firms to do the same, and what would you say is lacking?  5:11 - Minister, we know you've been involved in Forward Singapore Conversations in relation to the focus on strengthening Singapore’s coastal protection and flood management capabilities - in particular with those living in the eastern part of Singapore. Talk us through some of the key concerns residents in the east have, and are there interesting feedback or suggestions that your ministry is looking to explore further?  9:17 - Moving to the consumer front - charges for disposable carrier bags will commence at supermarkets from early July. How receptive is the public to this move? Are we looking at how other cities that are doing the same took the first step and what are some of the potential challenges you foresee?  12:58 - Another area we want to talk about is food security of course. On one hand, we see a lot done to uplift the agri-food industry by boosting R&D, as well as introduction of new food types. But some local producers have fedback that the take-up or demand for local produce is still not matching up to expectations. How are you planning to shift mindsets of consumers to go local? 17:44 - It’s also International Women’s Day today - so we want to take the chance to ask you if there’s one woman leader you look up to personally?  19:27 - And just linking back to what you do, we’ve seen a good number of women leaders in the environment sphere globally. From your perspective, why is women leadership so important in climate action decision making and are there specific aspects of the field that you feel need more women representation? 

Ho Woei Chen, Economist, UOB discusses why China has set a growth goal at the lower end of the consensus expectations, and if there is any urgency for more stimulus measures especially for the property sector. 

On Mind Your Business SME every Tuesday, we speak with local SMEs in Singapore. In this episode, we look at how some of the recently announced policies, such as the ONE Pass and Global Investor Programme (GIP), will change or shape our immigration trends in 2023 and beyond. Lyn Lee Foo and Ryan Huang speak with Kay Cheong, Founder and Managing Director, The Immigration People - winner of the ‘Best Start-Up’ in the 2020 SME 100 Awards - to find out more. Ryan also did a little "English" test with Kay, listen to the full interview to find out how she fared. This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

Global nuclear watchdog International Energy Agency found that CO2 emissions rose by under one per cent in 2022. But energy experts warn that global energy-related emissions are still on an unsustainable growth trajectory.  Rob Jackson, Professor of earth system science at Stanford University and Chairman of the Global Carbon Project provides his insight. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio [Contact Us] Presenters: Lynlee Foo Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Plastic use in G20 countries is on course to nearly double by 2050 unless a comprehensive and legally binding global treaty to curb consumption is drawn up according to a new study by research group Back to Blue. Dr. David Broadstock, Senior Research Fellow, Energy Studies Institute, NUS shares his insights on what needs to be done to address this issue.

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting discusses the various market event risks this week including whether non-farm payrolls will surprise on the upside again, Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifying on Capitol Hill, and China trade data.

In line with International Women’s Week, we have our first female business leader in our weekly C-Suite conversation since the start of this new segment. Lyn Lee Foo and Ryan Huang speak with Dorothy Peng, Managing Director, Asia, R/GA - a brand, product and communications company, about her career, including becoming the youngest MD at 32 in the company. This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)