Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Public transport fares should not be linked to service levels and disruptions. Singapore’s Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said that during his recent ministerial statement in Parliament on the East-West Line train disruption that occurred from 25th to 30th September, in response to Workers’ Party Gerald Giam’s question on whether this incident and service levels can be taken into consideration in the Public Transport Council’s fare review exercise. On this episode of Morning Shot, Walter Theseira, Associate Professor for the Economics Programme at Singapore University of Social Sciences shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Chong Jun Liang / ST

Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com discusses some of the key earnings to watch out for this week, including Tesla following its Robotaxi unveiling event of that widely disappointed investors. He also shares why gold is in a sweet spot with a perfect confluence of factors supporting prices to hit new highs. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

What if a childhood setback could become the catalyst for a successful culinary journey? For the man behind the revitalization of Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza, that’s exactly what happened. Despite early challenges, he turned adversity into opportunity, transforming the brand from a struggling franchise into a beloved name in Singapore. How did he manage to turn things around, what lessons has he learned along the way, and what fuels his ambition in the competitive food industry? Here's our conversation with Mohamed Abdullah, CEO, Hobbs Holdings & Owner, Canadian 2-for-1 Pizza Singapore. 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.

Top-earning Malaysians will soon be hit with higher expenses come next year, as the country’s government seeks to roll back on subsidies for RON95 petrol, education and healthcare, in a bid to free up monies for other purposes. This comes as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled Malaysia’s fifth consecutive record budget of RM421 billion (S$127.8 billion) on 18th October. The budget is also boosted by a RM13.5 billion increase, largely driven by salary revision bonuses that will raise civil servant pay for the first time in over a decade. But how effective will these measures be in balancing the country’s fiscal position and boosting the economy? On this episode of Morning Shot, Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief of The Straits Times and Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser at the Pacific Research Center of Malaysia & Senior Fellow of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: EPA-EFE/Malaysia’s Department of Information

How can businesses strengthen their teams when budget constraints make hiring new talent difficult? As companies look for cost-effective ways to drive innovation, an expert in innovation coaching advises that fostering creativity and valuing diverse ideas within existing teams can unlock significant potential. Drawing on real-world experience advising major companies such as Singtel, FairPrice, GovTech, and even the Civil Service College, this expert offers practical strategies for building high-performing teams capable of achieving growth and adaptability - without the need to increase headcount. Here's our conversation with Eric Saint-Andre, lead strategy and innovation facilitator at ASA Advisory. 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.

In a post-COVID working environment, many employees are taking to social media to say they are not sure about how to dress for work anymore. A lot of the trends seem to venture towards comfort, and especially with Gen Zs now entering the workforce; many didn’t experience work dress culture before the pandemic.  Tune in to find out how office fashion has changed and what the experts say you can (and can’t) get away with!  Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Marcus Ng, Vice President of Cross Asset Listed Distribution, Asia Pacific at Societe Generale discusses how the latest offering of US Stock Daily Leverage Certificates (DLCs) on the Magnificent Seven Stocks (Tesla, Nividia, Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon & Apple) can benefit investors and how the leverage performance works. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

In an era where digital threats are increasingly sophisticated, the need for a well-trained cybersecurity workforce has never been more pressing. To address this challenge, a new initiative, the Skills Pathway for Cybersecurity, has been launched by the Singapore Computer Society (SCS) in collaboration with founding employers like Singtel. This initiative aims to empower individuals through industry-relevant training and certifications while creating valuable opportunities for internships and job placements. With the collaboration of key players in the industry, how can this initiative transform the landscape for cybersecurity careers in Singapore and ensure a safer digital future for all? We find out more from Ng Tian Chong, CEO, Singtel Singapore & Francis Lee, Executive Director, Singapore Computer Society. 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.

Sevasti Balafas, CEO of GoalVest shares her insights on the latest surge in gold prices, boosted by uncertainty surrounding US elections. She also weighs in on the optimism playing out in the markets, and whether utilities is a space to actively look at right now as Microsoft, Amazon and Google try to find ways of powering up their servers through renewable energy, with nuclear in focus. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Goldman Sachs

Nature films tell the stories of the world's flora, fauna, and landscapes - often a journey into the secret lives of what exists around us. These stunning visual tales show us how we are interconnected with nature in many ways. This, in turn, allows us to better understand the current conversations about climate change, sustainability and biodiversity, and put us in a better position to be agents of hope and change. That’s exactly what the inaugural ‘Earth in Focus’ Singapore Nature Film Festival 2024 hopes to achieve. Running from 1st to 3rd November this year, the festival will showcase local and international films, photography and ecological art exhibitions, as well as workshops run by conservation NGOs - covering a wide range of conservation topics, from ocean and land conservation to water scarcity and technology for conservation. On this episode of Climate Connections, Daphne Ong, Conservationist & Festival Director of Earth In Focus, and Andy Ridley, CEO of Citizens of the Reef & Co-founder, Earth Hour share their insights ahead of the festival. Find out more about Earth In Focus and register for film screenings and workshops here: https://www.earthinfocus.co/festival-happenings Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Photo credits: Earth In Focus Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors