Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we discover the relentless spirit of a senior entrepreneur who has traversed from zoological research to leading multinational operations and reshaping traditional industries. Now turning his attention to transforming healthcare delivery, he introduces an initiative that is set to redefine convenience and efficiency in medical services. His story is a masterclass in innovation and adaptability, proving that entrepreneurial spirit can flourish at any age. Tong Ping Heng, Managing Director, SmartRx shares what are the key things to consider as a silver-preneur, including ego, experience, network and succession planning.  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.

Inflation data continues to climb at a rate still considerably higher than the Federal Reserve’s 2% annual goal. With a strong consumption spending, and inflation data, what’s the Fed stance on interest rates, and what’s the outlook of the US economy? Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, unpacks all this with Willie Keng. Produced and presented by Willie Keng

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, finding the right talent for board-level and C-suite positions is crucial for the success and sustainability of any organisation. As businesses navigate through complexities such as digital transformation, globalisation, and changing consumer behaviours, the role of executives at the highest levels becomes increasingly pivotal. We delve into the strategies and considerations necessary to identify and recruit the right board-level and C-suite talent to drive your business forward effectively, with Karunesh Prasad, Founder and CEO, Board Match-Up.  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.

In this episode of intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we delve into the heart of a thriving family business in the world of optometry. From the roots set down by the father in the 1980s to the innovative approaches introduced by his son, they exemplify the evolution and resilience of a family-owned enterprise in the face of modern challenges and technological advancements.  Lee Kai Hung, Founder and Senior Optometrist, KJ Optometrists & Lee Feng Yuan, Optometrist, KJ Optometrists - a father and son duo share how these two generations collaborate, confront industry changes, and continue to drive their business forward with passion and precision. Presented by Emaad Akhtar 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.

Mark Matthews, Managing Director & Head of Research Asia, Julius Baer shares his insights on policy divergence between the US and China, how Chinese companies are placing a greater emphasis on shareholder returns, in part by increasing dividends and buy-backs, what can investors do to build quality exposure when it comes to investing in China and whether there are specific risks they should look out for. Presented by: Willie Keng Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: unsplash & its talented community of contributors 

It's World Intellectual Property Day, an apt time to be waxing lyrical about everything IP, including copyrights, patents and trademarks. What is the oldest active trademark? Who is the most patented inventor? Is intellectual property in outer space a thing? Scent and colour trademarks exist too? Emaad and Audrey answer these questions on today's edition of Breakfast Bites! Presented by Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek  Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

As US markets have edged higher, sometimes it’s hard to find opportunities when valuations are so high. Willie Keng speaks to Shekhar Jaiswal, Head of Equity Research, RHB Bank Singapore, who worked with a team to publish an extensive report called "ESG Diamonds In the Rough", and pinpoints 12 stocks to look at. Presented and produced by Willie Keng

Have you been to Phillip Island Nature Parks in Australia?  It’s home to the largest little penguin population - better known as fairy penguins - globally. They’re the smallest penguin species in the world.  But today’s focus is on another seabird - short-tailed shearwaters that use Phillip Island as their breeding grounds! From this week, four-month old fledglings are starting their migration and the Phillip Island Nature Parks is calling for individuals and businesses on the island to switch off their lights at night. Short-tailed shearwaters are mid-sized migratory birds that travel from the Southern to Northern Hemisphere each year, migrating from Australia towards Japan, then across to the Bering Sea and Chukchi Sea to the north of Alaska. They manage this massive 16,000km journey in under four weeks, all before returning to the shores of Phillip Island (Millowl). Among the most vulnerable are seabirds, with shearwaters facing the greatest risk. In a series of studies by Phillip Island Nature Parks exploring the negative effect of artificial lights on shearwaters, light pollution is now at the forefront of negative factors disrupting the delicate balance of ecosystems.  On this episode of Climate Connections, Dr Duncan Sutherland, Senior Scientist, Phillip Island Nature Parks why the night lights are so detrimental to the short-tailed shearwaters during migration season, conservation efforts under the "Dark Sky So Shearwaters Fly" campaign and how you can do your part. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Photo/Sound credits: Phillip Island Nature Parks Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Sentosa Cove condos, once sold for premiums, have hit below $2,000 psf. At the recent relaunch of The Residences at W Sentosa Cove Singapore, the average selling price was below $1,800 psf. It is a bargain compared to new launches on mainland Singapore this year, including those in the Outside Central Region, with one development selling at over the $2,000 psf mark. With property values on the island showing a decade of declines and capital appreciation as a key factor, the question arises: is this an opportune moment for investment? We get more insights from Wong Shanting, Head, Research and Market Intelligence, ERA 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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Willie Keng speaks to Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank, about how potential delayed interest rate cuts will impact the US commercial real estate sector and housing mortgages; how these rates will affect Big Tech earnings and margins; and how investors should manage their asset allocation in the current environment. Presented and produced by Willie Keng Edited by Emaad Akhtar