Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

A “major reset” in Singapore’s policies and attitudes - that’s how Lawrence Wong described his maiden National Day Rally speech since taking office as Singapore’s Prime Minister three months ago.  Among the key initiatives - a financial aid scheme targeted at providing support for retrenched workers, and an extra 10 weeks of shared leave for parents of newborns. More grants for lower-income couples and community care apartments for seniors are also in the works, and singles will be included in a scheme that gives priority to people applying for new public flats near their parents.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Former Nominated Member of Parliament, Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law from the Yong Pung How School of Law at Singapore Management University shares his insights of PM Wong's first National Day Rally speech. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ST/ Jason Quah & Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information

On this World Photography Day, we’re diving into the incredible power of photography, and how images shape our world. There are those personal photos that we all love and cherish, but there are also photos that tell a story, preserve history, and spark change. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about the power of a corporate headshot, and explore some famous photos you’ve probably seen before—but with stories behind them you may not have heard. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speak with the CEO of a sporting giant, where he will share how his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut shaped his career and leadership style. With over two decades of experience, he has played a key role in Decathlon’s global expansion, and now he's focused on transforming the sporting experience in Singapore. From his passion for adventure sports to his commitment to sustainability, discover how he is driving innovation and accessibility in the sporting world while staying true to his values. Here's the conversation with Stephan Veyret, Chief Executive Officer, Decathlon 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.

In a year marked by heightened political activity and the rise of election-related misinformation, brands face unprecedented challenges in maintaining their reputation and consumer trust. How should businesses and brands advertise safely in an Election year? We speak with Laura Quigley, SVP, APAC, Integral Ad Science, to explore the impact of AI, deep fakes, and stricter regulations on advertising during election seasons. She will also share practical strategies, real-world examples, and essential tips for navigating the complex landscape of election-year advertising while safeguarding brand integrity.  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.

Joshua Liaw, CEO, Elite UK REIT shares what he's keeping an eye on in the property sector following the change to a Labour government. He also shares his view on the MAS's latest proposal to simplify leverage requirements for all Reits is a step in the right direction, but feels more can be done. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

The AI landscape is a fierce battlefield where tech giants vie for dominance. Leading semiconductor company, AMD is a formidable contender, pushing the boundaries of computing power and driving innovation in AI hardware and software. We speak with Alexey Navolokin, Director, Commercial Sales, Asia Pacific Region, AMD to find out more about their latest offerings and how AMD is shaping the future of AI. 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.

Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist, Miller Tabak shares his insights on potential fireworks that might be seen in the markets in the next week when the Democratic National Convention takes place, sectors that he is keeping an eye out for, and his takeaways from Disney's latest earnings. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

When you have time alone for meals, what do you do to pass the time? Do you sit quietly and enjoy your food, or do you usually put on Netflix or your favourite show? A lot of us choose to put a show or movie on; and turns out the habit can impact our diet, like overeating and eating mindlessly. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad chat about the kinds of shows that make us eat more. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

A new environmental movement is gathering pace: “Nature Positive”. The concept of "Nature Positive" envisages a planet where the current rapid loss of biodiversity is halted and reversed, and nature is restored. Since the term was coined in 2020 amid negotiations for the Global Biodiversity Framework under the Convention on Biological Diversity, world leaders, businesses and civil society have rallied behind the ambition. With calls for action growing stronger, there’s an increasing recognition that reversing biodiversity is critical for combating the global climate crisis, preventing future pandemics of zoonotic origin, addressing water and food insecurity, as well as supporting sustainable and equitable development. In December 2022, the goal of halting and reversing biodiversity loss by 2030 was codified in the mission of the landmark Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Its adoption under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity has been described as the ‘Paris moment’ for nature.  However, experts warn that vigilance is needed to prevent the concept of a Nature Positive world being threatened by greenwashing, with some pledges lacking the rigorous scientific framework needed to achieve real impacts. On this episode of Climate Connections, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School shares his insights on nature positivity and what companies should consider in order to avoid falling into the greenwashing trap. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Nature Positive Initiative Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

For those that experience the uncomfortable effects that regular coffee can present - jitters, anxiety, sleeping issues - the decaffeinated can be an attractive-sounding alternative. But given that the two most common methods used to make decaf coffee use chemicals, is it really safe to consume? Emaad and Ryan discuss whether the chemicals used in the decaf process are dangerous, and whether chemical-free coffee remains an option. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang  Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors