Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Singapore is home to a rich variety of wild species but scientists here are still discovering the presence of more!  For example, just recently, one species of air-breathing catfish was recorded on our little red dot for the very first time.   Dr Tan Heok Hui, Curator of Fishes, and Associate Professor Prof Darren Yeo, Head of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum dive into why such discoveries are so important. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio [Contact Us] Presenters: Lynlee Foo, Adrian Abraham Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

A slew of key US economic data are expected these two days, such as the Personal Consumption Expenditures, (PCE), US GDP and jobless claims, what can investors look out for?  Plus, is it time to enter the China market with the historic Alibaba restructuring? On the Bigger Picture, Willie Keng speaks with Vasu Menon, Executive Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank to find out more.

The surge in use of ChatGPT has sparked discussions and lawsuits about the copyrights of AI-generated content.  International expert in AI Law, Copyright and Intellectual Property Associate Professor Hannah Yee-Fen Lim, from the Division of Business Law at NTU Singapore’s Nanyang Business School shares why it's so challenging to navigate through the world of emerging technologies. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio [Contact Us] Presenter: Lynlee Foo Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Recent market turbulence and fears of a banking sector meltdown have certainly added to the calls for terminal rates. But will inflation allow them? The Federal Reserve and traders alike will pay very close attention to Friday’s core PCE numbers, as will the Swiss National Bank to their inflation data on Friday. US GDP announcement is also expected on Thursday, how will the numbers impact the markets and what can investors expect? On the Bigger Picture, Willie Keng finds out more from Oriano Lizza, Sales Trader at CMC Markets.

The spotlight is on China this week as government officials and business leaders gather in Hainan for the annual Boao Forum that's taking place in-person for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak.  What's in store for the China's economy? Dan Wang, Chief Economist at Hang Seng Bank China shares her insights on where the superpower is headed. [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)

What does it take to build your dreams? For some its career - for some its wealth - for others its building your dream home.  In this special podcast series brought to you by Citi Commercial Bank in celebration of  International Women’s Day we will speak to inspiring professionals who embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and champion the power of women in the working world. In today’s episode, Host, Rachel Kelly, speaks with Shyn Yee Ho-Strangas, Managing Director, Data and Software Solutions at PropertyGuru Group to find out what is her secret sauce to success and how she ‘raises the roof’ as a leader in a company that helps over 40 million property seekers to find their dream home, every month.

ESG has become an increasingly popular approach to investing in recent years. In our special episode on sustainability brought to you by UOB ASEAN Conversation, Lyn Lee Foo and Ryan Huang speak with Adrian Ow, Head of Business Enablers & ESG Solutions, UOB, on the growing importance of ESG investing for both businesses and individuals, the benefits it can offer to both investors and society, and how investors can navigate the ESG landscape.

Singapore’s Parliament is currently taking a customary mid-term break for two weeks. The prorogue marks the mid-point of the Government’s current term.  Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law at Singapore Management University and Former Nominated Member of Parliament  shares his take on whether a cabinet reshuffle is on the cards as the Government reviews its priorities and direction. Highlights:  1:04 - Can you explain why the prorogation of Parliament needs to happen now and what's the difference between what we're seeing versus the dissolution of parliament?  2:24 - PM Lee mentioned in his Facebook post on Friday and I quote “This recess allows us to review important issues and set the direction of the Government”. Where do you see this heading? What can we expect? 4:33 - PM Lee had previously promised to see Singapore through the COVID-19 crisis before passing the baton to his successor. The dust seems to have settled quite a bit now - so the million dollar question here - when would be the right time for PM Lee to hand over the reins to the next PM-in-waiting?  5:56 - Following last GE - we saw the first time appointment of Mr Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition. But of course, not forgetting as well, former WP MP Ms Raeesah Khan resigned in 2021 after admitting to lying in Parliament. What is the Workers’ Party's report card looking like so far? 8:26 - Bringing our attention back to the prorogue - do you think we will see a potential cabinet reshuffle during this mid-term break? And if so, what sort of movements might you expect, given that we only saw very minor changes in the last cabinet reshuffle in June last year (2022)? 10:10 - Before we let you go, which issues debated in Parliament stood up for you in this first half term? And when Parliament reconvenes on the 10th of April, what kind of issues are you looking to see being discussed? [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio [Contact Us] Presenter: Lynlee Foo Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

If you are a SME and thinking of expanding overseas, what are the key things to consider? One of the ways is to find a partner based in that country, who’s well versed with the law and regulation there. What should that checklist look like? On Mind Your Business, Lyn Lee Foo finds out from Gordon Ho, Managing Director, Golden Eye Corp - a young Singaporean who found the gap in this space and is now helping brands expand overseas.  This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

Turbulence across the banking sector in the past few weeks has prompted the question of whether we are teetering on the edge of another financial crash. Who and what is actually at risk and can it be contained with the safeguards in place?  Plus with China dropping its zero-Covid policy last year, relaxing rules for property lending, are we seeing opportunities in China? On the Bigger Picture, Willie Keng finds out from Jeremy Tan, Chief Investment Officer, Tiger Brokers (Singapore).