Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Do you know how many apps you have on your smartphone? In Singapore, where the average smartphone user has around 115 apps, managing daily tasks can quickly become overwhelming, especially when it comes to vehicle ownership. With numerous responsibilities like tracking road tax, insurance, and maintenance, many motorists find themselves juggling multiple platforms. Addressing this challenge, one company has created a super app that consolidates all vehicle-related services into one convenient platform. We find out more on how this homegrown platform is transforming the way Singaporeans manage their vehicles with Jake Ler, Chief Marketing Officer of Motorist. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Following nine months of negotiations, world leaders have agreed on a landmark “Pact for the Future” at the UN General Assembly's Summit of the Future in New York. The Pact consists of 56 Actions designed to "turbocharge" the SDGs, but in particular to speed progress on issues around peace and security, global governance, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth and future generations. This comes amid mounting criticism over the United Nation’s its failures to stop wars and hold to account those who violate its charter. What can be done to make the organisation more relevant and effective on the global stage? On this episode of Morning Shot, Thomas G Weiss, Presidential Professor Emeritus for Political Science, The City University of New York Graduate Center shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Eduardo Munoz/ Reuters

The world celebrates the grace and strength of ballet! It’s World Ballet Day, and we will be diving into the incredible discipline and training it takes to make it to the stage. Plus, we’ll talk about the oldest performing ballerina - your mind will be blown when you hear how old she was! Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

On International Translation Day, Emaad takes Ryan and Audrey down memory lane and shares examples of famous world leaders who made verbal gaffes as a result of their unintentional mistranslations on the part of their interpreters. Have a listen! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore discusses why Japanese markets are starting the week negatively, as traders price in a surprise win by Shigeru Ishiba as the next Prime Minister. She also looks at how this week's closely watched US jobs report will steer sentiment.

From grappling with childhood anxiety to turning fear into his greatest asset, the story of our business leader on Mind Your Business today, is a testament to the power of personal growth. His journey from almost quitting his first tech job to becoming a leader at global tech giants like Microsoft and Autodesk demonstrates how overcoming adversity can lead to unexpected success. What lessons can he share about embracing change, and how can these insights help others thrive in a world of constant disruption? Here's our conversation with Haresh Khoobchandani, VP, APAC & Japan, Autodesk. Presented by .Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

A New Way Forward For The Middle Class - that’s what US Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic candidate’s economic plan aims to do. Her new 82-page booklet details proposals on housing, taxes and health - new small business owners get a US$50,000 deduction, first-time homebuyers get a US$25,000 boost, new parents would get US$6,000 in the first year of their baby’s life.  Can her plans top former President Donald Trump’s?  On this episode of Morning Shot, Andrea Christianson, Partner at Penta Group shares her insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Erin Schaff/The New York Times

In a rapidly evolving job market, businesses face the challenge of adapting their workforce to meet new demands. The SkillsFuture programme presents a crucial opportunity for employee development and retention, enabling companies to enhance productivity and support career growth. But what strategies can businesses implement to fully leverage the potential of SkillsFuture? Here's our conversation with Anson Kuah, Managing Director and Co-founder of @ASK Training. Presented by Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Shekhar Jaiswal, Head of Equity Research, RHB Bank Singapore explains why it's a case of bad news for Boeing being good news for ST Engineering, as the planemaker grapples with worker strikes. He also looks at how much interest rate cuts will help ST Engineering. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

In 1983, a small family bakery in Jurong West began crafting what would become one of Singapore's most beloved festive treats: pineapple tarts. Over the decades, Kele has transformed from a humble confectionery into a modern brand, known for its high-quality pastries and innovative flavours. Today, while maintaining its traditional recipes, Kele is on a mission to make its pineapple tarts a national symbol, blending Singapore’s rich culinary history with modern tastes. Will Kele succeed in turning these iconic tarts into a symbol of Singapore on the global stage? Here's our conversation with Adrian Ang, Managing Director and Co-Owner of Kele Singapore & Gordon Ang, Marketing Director and Co-Owner of Kele Singapore.  Presented by Emaad Akhtar  This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.