Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

As the APAC region faces escalating climate challenges and rising greenhouse gas emissions, PepsiCo is stepping up to make a difference. It launched its second Greenhouse Accelerator (GHAC) program in APAC, focused on reducing packaging waste, improving agricultural sustainability, and addressing climate change.  Ten finalists, from a diverse pool of applicants spanning Australia and New Zealand, China, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines, have been selected for this edition. Aligned with the region’s net zero targets, PepsiCo is striving to realize its PepsiCo Positive goals to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 and inspire positive change for the environment we live in. Its GHAC is a key element in the achievement of these goals, as the company looks to strengthen sustainability efforts in the US$2.75 billion global F&B industry. Here's the in-depth conversation with Alan Choi, Chief Financial Officer, PepsiCo APAC.  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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Ever since audits detected temperature irregularities 7,500 cord blood units in private cord blood banking provider Cordlife's storage tanks that rendered these units unsuitable for stem cell transplants, the company has been in a free fall. Arrests and legal issues have caused the public to lose faith in the Cordlife brand, whose reputation appears increasingly unsalvagable.  What lessons can we learn from the Cordlife debacle from a crisis communications perspective? On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Samer Elhajjar, Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing, National University of Singapore Business School,shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang  Produced & Edited by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: Straits Times

Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Singapore's Group Wealth Management discusses what investors can takeaway from China's move to set up up a $47.5 billion semiconductor investment fund to propel development of the domestic chip industry, as well as recent moves to reduce the inventory glut in the property market. He also looks ahead to the UK elections in July for implications on stocks and GBP. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

The beauty industry has long been criticised for its negative impact on the environment, from depleting natural resources to generating immense packaging waste. However, a shift is happening, with brands reevaluating their environmental footprint. We speak with a young entrepreneur, Yen Vo, founder of Reme Beauty, a plastic neutral brand dedicated to creating eco-friendly, affordable, and inclusive beauty products with a focus on sensitive skin.  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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

We have all googled ourselves, right? But, with the rise of GenAI and chatbots, have you ever asked ChatGPT or MetaAI about yourself? A recent Straits Times "expose" showed the possible inaccuracies the machines can churn out -- which got us thinking, how accurate are these bots when it comes to us on the Breakfast Show?  Audrey searches Ryan and Emaad, and they judge for themselves: accurate or not? If there's a discrepancy, how do you fix it?  Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses what to look out for in this week's US Personal Consumption Expenditures reading and how it will steer investors and the Fed's thinking about rate cuts. He also gives his view on whether he is seeing enough signs of the Chinese economy bouncing back. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Three attempted attacks - one successful - in the span of three days on public institutions in Malaysia earlier this month have raised a critical question about the rising threat of terror in wider Southeast Asia. Investigations are still ongoing and it remains unclear whether the events were coordinated or independent of each other.  What were the potential motives for these attacks? How can we tackle this issue at the root and are present government measures effective enough to prevent such attacks from occurring? On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Kumar Ramakrishna, Professor of National Security Studies & Dean of S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, shares his insights. Presented, Produced & Edited by: Emaad Akhtar  Photo credit: Straits Times

Is there a gender pay gap in STEM careers? The answer is a resounding yes. Data from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) shows that, on average, women earn about 20 percent less than men in STEM occupations worldwide. A young couple is dedicated to closing this gap. By offering high-quality education, mentorship, and support from industry leaders at Google and Microsoft, their academy strives to empower more women to enter and excel in the tech industry. We find out how they aim to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment to ensure women have the skills and opportunities to succeed in high-paying STEM careers.  Here's the conversation with Kong Yu Ning, Co-founder, Heicoders Academy & Beh Min Yan, Co-founder, Heicoders Academy 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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

As we all find ourselves back in the office post-COVID as return-to-office mandates come into play, more employers are enhancing the workplace with attractive features and amenities to bring employees back. Think expensive renovations, fancy coffee.. maybe even free lunches! This is known as 'office peacocking", and more companies are now turning to this trend as a way to keep their workers happy. Do you think it works? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about the most interesting things they've seen at people's offices, and other perks people (actually) value. Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

A recent global survey highlights Singapore as a top destination for foreign workers, praised for its job opportunities, quality of life, and favourable economic conditions. But balancing this with the development and retention of local talent is crucial. We get some insights from one of the authors of the survey, Orsolya Kovács, Director, Boston Consulting Group. 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.