Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Willie Keng speaks to Kelvin Wong, Senior Market Analyst, OANDA, who provides an overview of how big a rate cut we can expect from the Fed next week. He also analyses economic data indicators that the Fed is watching to justify its approach; how markets and other central banks may react; and investor risks in the current market environment. Presented & Produced by Willie Keng Edited by Emaad Akhtar

Transforming from a single hospital into a regional healthcare powerhouse, HMI Medical's 25-year journey is marked by its commitment to enhancing both lifespans and health spans through innovation and strategic partnerships. This vision recently earned the company the prestigious Enterprise Award at the Singapore Business Awards. Leading this evolution is the Group Chief Executive Officer, Chin Wei Jia, who is also the second generation leader at HMI Medical, founded by her parents.  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.

For the first time since 1989, residents of Housing Board flats are now legally allowed to keep pet cats in their homes. 1st September marks the start of a two-year transition period until 31st August 2026, to help cat owners ease into the changes. By the end of the transition period, all pet cats must be microchipped and licensed. Up to two cats (and one dog of an approved breed, according to current limits) will be allowed in each flat while private premises can house up to a combination of three cats and/or dogs. Cat owners are required to apply for a licence using their cat’s microchip number via AVS’ Pet Animal Licensing System. All first-time cat licence applicants will also need to complete a one-time free online pet ownership course.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Aarthi Sankar, Executive Director, SPCA Singapore shares her first-hand insights.  Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: SPCA Singapore

As sustainability becomes integral to business strategies, the role of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) is more crucial than ever. Beyond regulatory compliance, CSOs require a diverse skill set that includes technical knowledge in energy management, cybersecurity, and adherence to ISO standards. In this episode of Biz-How-To, we explore how and where aspiring CSOs can acquire these essential skills to drive meaningful sustainability initiatives with Richard Hong, CEO, TÜV SÜD ASEAN. 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.

Cut out lattes, meal prep lunches, take public transport... we’ve all heard the traditional money-saving advice, right? But what about some less conventional strategies? Turns out, the psychological impact of handing over cash has proven to be very effective when it comes to intentional spending as compared with swiping and tapping credit cards. Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

We've all at some point probably enlisted the help of a friend to act as a "wingman" in our pursuit of finding a partner in the dating world. But would you trust an AI-powered wingmen? That's exactly what online dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge and Grindr are building and testing in a bid to bring customers who have been complaining of "dating app fatigue" back to their platforms. Emaad and Audrey share their views on this latest development. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Yussef Gheriani, Director of Investments and Operations at IHT Wealth Management shares his insights on how he views the investments in the EV versus tech space, as well as advice for investors’ positioning through the rest of the year, especially in the fixed income space. Presented by: Yeap Junrong Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: team Hewins

From a humble hawker stall to a beloved shop at Coronation Plaza, a self-taught mother-and-son duo has turned their passion for agar agar cakes into a thriving family business. With no formal culinary training, they’ve perfected the art of creating exquisite and affordable agar agar cakes, including mooncakes that blend tradition with innovation. They join us in the studio to share their journey of challenges, creativity, and the unique bond that food mapping has fostered between them. Discover how they navigate the ever-changing business landscape, maintain quality at just $2 a piece, and plan to pass this delicious legacy to future generations. Heres’s our conversation with Alice Teo and Gabriel Chan, the heart and soul behind this culinary success story. 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.

This week has been a busy week of economic data, which includes a range of PMI numbers. The S&P Global Singapore’s PMI came in at 57.6 in August: the fastest expansion since October 2022. What are the key drivers behind the strength of this expansion? Can we expect more to come? Yeap Junrong speaks to Jingyi Pan, Economics Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence PMI Team.

To keep global warming to no more than 1.5°C  - as called for in the Paris Agreement - emissions need to be reduced by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. But as the days pass, the world is staring at a growing emissions gap.  Back in 2021, Speed & Scale - a global initiative aimed at pushing leaders to act on the climate crisis - built a plan based on 10 objectives, each with its own set of milestones, or “key results” - to zero out the world’s 59 gigatons of annual greenhouse gas emissions, before it’s too late.  And just recently, Speed & Scale released a global progress report, tracking where the world is making good headway on the road to net zero and where it’s lagging. Most importantly, it points to where we need to go from here in the transition to clean energy, in scaling renewables and cleantech and also in phasing out fossil fuels.  On this episode of Climate Connections, Anjali Grover, Managing Director, Speed & Scale shares more about their blueprint, challenges in tracking some key areas and strategies that can be undertaken to push the world ahead.  Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Speed & Scale Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors