Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Families require different types of support at different stages of life. And very often, supportive workplace practices can create an environment where work and family goals can complement rather than be in conflict with each other. On this episode of Morning Shot, Ishak Ismail, Chairman of the Families for Life Council shares how corporations can contribute to building more resilient and healthy family ties. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Families for Life Facebook

It's not every day that you get to travel to Africa, which is on the bucket list for many. But Breakfast Show producer Kai Ting - who is concurrently in the process of earning a Postgraduate Certificate in Wildlife Forensic Sciences and Conservation with the University of Florida - was lucky enough to do so. She recently spent four weeks in Botswana - in the southern part of the continent - as part of a study abroad program. On today's edition of Breakfast Bites, Kai Ting joins Emaad and Ryan to discuss her experiences - both unique and unexpected - and the complexities behind conservation in Botswana, which is home to diverse ecosystems and rich biodiversity. Tune in to find out more! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Yeo Kai Ting Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors  Photo credits: Yeo Kai Ting

Paul Lacroix, Head of Structuring at Ossiam shares what investors often overlook when they try to embark on constructing their portfolios to become more sustainable. He discusses whether it is better idea to screen out companies completely from "dirtier" sectors or actively invest in those making an impact within the industry.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Amidst the backdrop of rampant environmental degradation within the construction industry, one entrepreneur is tackling the sustainability crisis head-on by harnessing the renewable potential of bamboo. Through innovative approaches and community engagement, he is not only offering sustainable alternatives but also fostering economic empowerment. Lucas Loo, Executive Director, SEAD Industries Malaysia joins us to shed light on their movement towards a greener future.  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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Brenda Vingiello, Chief Investment Officer, Sand Hill Global Advisors shares her insights on the lack of catalysts in the markets in recent days, non-farm payrolls, rotation away from certain sectors following the latest earnings season and the levels of AI exposure currently.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

At the COP28 Summit, for the first time since nations began meeting some three decades ago, nearly 200 countries convened by the United Nations approved a milestone plan to ramp up renewable energy and transition away from coal, oil and gas. With all eyes on the new deal - that is not legally binding and can’t, on its own, force any country to act - “transition finance” is shaping up to be one of this year’s most important topics in the climate space but how just is this transition?  On this episode of Climate Connections, Sharan Burrow, Former General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation and Global Board of Director, World Resources Institute shares her insights on why a just transition is so important and why people must be at the center of this green transition. Sharan recently spoke at the 2024 Ecosperity Week spearheaded by Temasek. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: The Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

What do Aspirin, Escalator and Thermos have in common? They all used to be trademarked! That's before they became all too commonly used by the average person, also known as "brand genericide." The result? The trademarks ended up being revoked by law. Emaad and Ryan elaborate on this edition of Breakfast Bites!  Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Since 2021, vegetable production in Singapore has hovered below 5 percent of total consumption, while seafood production stood at around 7 to 8 percent. This is some ways off from the nation's ambitious target of growing 30 percent of its food locally by 2030.  The high-tech farming sector, which is crucial to helping achieve this goal, appears to be struggling, having already witnessed many local farms either close up shop or scale down their operations this year. So what is plaguing the industry, and is Singapore's food security at risk? On this episode of Morning Shot, William Chen, Director, NTU Food Science & Technology Programme, Nanyang Technological University & Lee Eng Keat, Senior Adviser, Beanstalk Agtech share their insights. Presented, Produced & Edited by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: Straits Times

Andrew Wong, Credit Research Analyst, OCBC shares an overview of products available within sustainable finance to see how transition bonds fit in. Currently, there are four main bond categories for sustainable finance, namely Green Bonds, Social Bonds, Sustainability Bonds and Sustainability-Linked bonds. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Faced with significant space constraints and escalating costs, a Singapore-based aquaculture company that pioneers the use of sensors and artificial intelligence, is able to enhance productivity and sustainability in fish farming. Through innovative technologies, they also ensure the welfare of fishes and empower their workforce. Malcolm Ong, CEO, The Fish Farmer dives into the depths of their technological revolution, reshaping the future of aquaculture, with their groundbreaking approach to aquaculture management. Presented by Ryan Huang & 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.