Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

On this episode of Morning Shot, Gladys See, Shipbroker, Howe Robinson shares about her 360 pivot from F&B and marketing into the world of shipbroking - the challenges behind a mid-career switch and skills needed to successfully learn the ropes of something new. If you’re interested in pursuing a maritime career, visit this link to find out more: https://www.seathedifference.gov.sg/ Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

According to a 2022 UN report, there is fresh evidence that the world is moving in reverse, away from the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) of ending hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms, by 2030, which is just six years away. The Food and and Agriculture Organisation says attaining the SGD 2 target by 2030 would be difficult, unless agrifood systems are transformed and made more resilient. Densely-populated countries like Singapore have been adopting new technologies to maximise organic production of foods and vegetables using minimum land. In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speak with a pair of “young” farmers, James Yin, CEO & Co-founder, V-plus Agritech and Nelson Tan, CTO & Co-founder, V-plus Agritech, who aim to empower communities and individuals with their smart technology in sustainable farming to reshape agriculture.  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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Alvin Chow, CEO, Dr Wealth, analyses some of the highlights of Budget 2024, including the benefit of CDC Vouchers to supermarket chains; support for businesses seeking to transition to a greener future; investments in the AI industry; and discusses the playbook for investors with respect to aged healthcare. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

With the pressure of living costs weighing down on Singaporeans, Budget 2024 sets out to tackle the immediate challenges for both households and businesses, while at the same time holding the underlying goal of forging a stronger and more united nation.  On this episode of Morning Shot - Mdm Rahayu Mahzam, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Law, and Member of Parliament for Jurong GRC weighs in on the key issues at the top of people’s minds and whether the Budget measures go far enough to tackle them.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Lim Yaohui (ST), Community Foundation of Singapore, pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Calling all travellers! Shoulder season is coming up in this part of the world. That typically means the period of time between a region's peak travel season and off-season. (Why it's called that: because the head, which is peak season, is in between the shoulders!) This timespan can last months or just weeks, and it changes with every region.  Travel experts say it’s a great time to travel: with less tourists, cheaper airfares and hotels, and moderate weather. Audrey, Emaad and Ryan weigh the pros and cons of shoulder season travel. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

At the start of this year, the Ministry of Education laid out key priorities for Singapore’s education system for 2024, and one of them is to uplift the professionalism of Sped school educators. How will this help businesses that better focus on Sped education? And how can they also align with MOE’s new directive? Sandra Lim, Founder, Math Nuggets, who focuses on teaching  math and special needs education, shares more. 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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a $131.4 billion Budget last Friday - the first instalment of the Forward Singapore roadmap. Key shifts from the Forward Singapore roadmap were made concrete in this Budget, with major investments to help mid-career workers upgrade their skills and support those who have been laid off. On this exclusive Post Budget Panel, our panel of experts weigh in.  Panel:  Alvin Liew, Senior Economist, UOB Mark Lee, Singapore Business Federation Council Member, Nominated Member of Parliament & CEO, Sing Lun Holdings Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School Presented by: Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

The stressful lives we lead - often made even more chaotic due to the prevalence of digital devices - have prompted many to turn to meditation, or mindfulness. There are countless apps, teachers and books that preach the myriad benefits of meditation, and the various techniques you can try. They aren't wrong. But it's important to understand - as with every other facet of life - why we do what we do. What is the real purpose of meditation? What are the common misconceptions? Find out on this edition of Breakfast Bites. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Ho Kheng Lian, General Partner, Turn Capital shares what goes on behind the scenes in her work of turning distressed companies around, how her firm identifies which ones are worth saving and have high potential, as well as various ways of executing a turnaround plan. Presenter: Ryan Huang

Ken Peng, Head of Asia Investment Strategy, Citi Global Wealth Investments discusses why earnings can still grow despite worries about slowing economic growth among other concerns. Presenter: Ryan Huang