Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we delve into the captivating intersection of arts and science as we unravel the journey of an individual whose passion for music harmonises with a mission in the realm of sustainable energy. From strumming guitars to leading initiatives combating climate change, we speak with Thomas Baudlot, CEO Energy Solutions APAC & Country Head SEA, ENGIE Southeast Asia to explore how artistic inspiration meets scientific progress, shaping a symphony of sustainability in the energy sector. 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.

Unveiled during Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's Budget 2024 speech, the enhanced Partnerships for Capability Transformation (PACT) scheme marks a significant milestone in Singapore's commitment to empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on the global stage.  Since its inception in 2010, PACT has catalysed co-innovation and internationalisation projects, fostering collaborations between local SMEs and multinational enterprises (MNEs).  Now, with strategic enhancements, the scheme offers SMEs unparalleled opportunities to bridge skill gaps, integrate new capabilities, and thrive in a competitive landscape.  We =delve into the intricacies with industry leaders, John Eng, Vice President, Economic Development Board & Khoo Boo Hor, Chief Executive and Executive Director, Sunningdale Tech on successful partnerships, evolving strategies, and the future of innovation within Singapore's vibrant SME ecosystem. 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.

Did you know that March doesn’t just mark International Women’s Month? Well, it’s also Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! To commemorate this very special time, and to learn how you can be more inclusive - on this episode of Morning Shot, hear from Sara Minkara, US Special Advisor on International Disability Rights -a senior diplomat who lost her sight at seven years old. She’s been hard at work promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities internationally and across foreign policy.  Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Graphics credits: UN

Plastic consumption has increased exponentially in recent years. When plastics enter the ocean, microorganisms attach to and colonise them, forming an ecological community known as the ‘Plastisphere’. But we don’t really know much about these colonies. What we know, is that plastics can be silent killers of marine life. Plastics also carry other chemical compounds called additives in addition to the polymer resin, and these materials can actually leach into the environment.  To understand the plastic-microbes interaction, NTU researchers extracted DNA information of plastispheres gathered from 14 coastal locations in Singapore, and they found both potential plastic-eating bacteria and harmful microbes thriving on the samples. On this episode of Climate Connections, we feature:  - Jonas Koh (NTU doctoral student, Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering) - Professor Shane Allen Snyder (Executive Director, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute) Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Photo credits:NTU Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Asian markets exploded to the upside for most of this week after the Federal Reserve maintained its forecast for three rate cuts this year, while holding rates at 5.25%-5.5% in its latest meeting. How much of this momentum is the afterglow from that FOMC meeting? Sean Cheong discussed this with Christopher Wong, Client Portfolio Strategist, South East Asia, Fidelity International. Presented by Sean Cheong Edited by Emaad Akhtar

In this episode of intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we look at Singapore’s tea culture, where tradition meets innovation, where every cup tells a story of heritage and flavour. From the bustling streets of Hokkien Street in 1918 to the global stage of modern-day tea aficionados, this is a story that spans four generations now. Our guests , a pair of brothers, are carrying forward a legacy that has stood the test of time. Lim Tian Wee, Executive Director, Gryphon Tea Company &Lim Tian Peng, Executive Director, Pryce Tea share the secrets brewing beneath the surface of Singapore's tea scene. 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.

Jay Woods, CMT, Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets shares his insights on why Treasury yields are following the Trump polls more closely than Biden's, whether a rate cut could widen the underpriced fiscal deficit, cannot be necessarily compensated by the Fed cutting rates when the economy is growing above trend, and how his IPO playbook looks.  Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

2.2 billion people around the world worry about not having drinking water. Can you imagine? World Water Day is a day that the UN uses to raise awareness of people without access to safe water; which most of us probably don’t think about here in Singapore - because we are fortunate enough to have easy accessibility to clean, relatively cheap water. Audrey and Emaad talk about how much water we use, and some easy tips on how to save our most precious resource.  Presented by Audrey Siek and Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music and picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Earth Hour returns for its 18th edition this Saturday, 23rd March 2024 at 8.30pm.  That’s when millions of individuals and businesses around the world will come together to switch off their lights for an hour - as a show of symbolic support for the planet and to raise awareness of the environmental issues affecting it. On this episode of Morning Shot, Vivek Kumar, CEO of WWF-Singapore shares his insights on what you can do, even beyond Earth Hour!  Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Earth Hour, WWF-Singapore

Ben Emons, Senior Portfolio Manager, NewEdge Wealth shares his insights on whether the market will be able to keep its bullishness till the next Fed meeting, and investors' risk appetite in a market powered by megacap technology stocks. He also weighs in on what the Fed is looking out for coming on the back of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments that strong hiring in and of itself would not be a reason to hold off on rate cuts, and that wage growth, while still strong, is gradually coming back down to more sustainable levels. Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors