Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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.

Phillip Streible, Chief Market Strategist, Blue Line Futures discusses how a commodities supercycle is poised to support prices of metals such as gold, silver and copper even higher. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Mabrouk Chetouane, Head of Global Market Strategy at Natixis Investment Managers discusses why tech stocks such as the Magnificent 7 will face headwinds in the second half of the year. He also outlines where the growth areas are in the second half of 2024. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang 

Remember the good ol' days with simple phones? Just call, text, an alarm... with battery life lasting days, not hours. Well, more people are looking to get their hands on these "dumbphones" again - a loving term for non-smartphones we used to sport back in the 90s and 2000s.  Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about the phenomenon, the people embracing this comeback, and why it may be something you should consider. Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang 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 two brothers who spun off from their father's traditional surveying business into a digital venture. By harnessing game theory and geospatial technology, they are creating a new digital world. Through their latest innovative project on Orchard Road, they are blending the physical and virtual worlds to revolutionise the retail experience. Here more from Alvin Yap, CEO and Co-Founder, Alteredverse& Gene Yap, COO and Co-founder, Alteredverse on their journey of transformation, exploring the challenges, inspirations, and future of digital commerce. Presented by Ryan Huang 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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

In this episode of Morning Shot, we take a closer look into the unsettling world of in-flight turbulence, exploring the realities and myths surrounding severe turbulence. Hear from an aviation expert and a former pilot as they reveal how prepared you really are and what you can do to stay safe. Keith Tonkin, Managing Director, Aviation Projects & Richard de Crespigny, Former Qantas pilot share their insights on one of air travel's most feared phenomena. 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.

Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank discusses where her forecast for Singapore's growth lies within the range of “1.0 to 3.0 per cent” announced by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. She explains what will continue to be bright spots after the economy in the first quarter of 2024 grew by 2.7 per cent on a year-on-year basis, extending the 2.2 per cent expansion in the previous quarter. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang