Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speak with a leader with nearly three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. We explore her focus and passion for healthcare sustainability, insights on navigating diverse global healthcare landscapes, the influence of her hobbies such as running, tennis and scuba diving on leadership, and gain insights into her company’s future plans post-COVID. Listen to this inspiring conversation with Sylvia Varela, Asia Area Vice President, AstraZeneca. 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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

A recent reversal by the Land Transport Authority on its decision to phase out adult EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay cards in favour of the SimplyGo platform for public transport has got people wondering how new systems can be phased in more progressively to ensure no one’s left behind.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Walter Theseira, Associate Professor of Economics & Head, Master of Management (Urban Transportation) Programme, Singapore University of Social Sciences weighs in on how authorities can better balance the progressive roll-out of new systems versus costs involved, as well as how changes can be better communicated to the masses. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ST Gavin Foo 

In our digital landscape, protecting assets, from data to virtual currencies, is crucial for individuals and businesses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), often vulnerable to cyber threats, can now enhance their cybersecurity with just a few clicks. Daniel Bernard, Chief Business Officer, CrowdStrike joins us all the way from the US, to shed light on their latest innovation. 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.

Phil Orlando, Chief Equity Market Strategist, Federated Hermes discusses how over the course of the last century, there has been a strong positive correlation between the performance of the equity markets and the economy and the results of presidential elections in the United States. He looks at how much history will repeat itself this year.

In a multi-cultural society like Singapore, you probably speak more than one language; right? But how often do you use your mother tongue? Turns out, bilingualism and speaking more than one language have more benefits than you may think: from connecting to your culture and roots to boosting your marketability in a workplace. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad chat about how bilingual (or not!) they are, and how it's never too late to brush up on our mother tongues. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music/sound & photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

The maritime industry is swiftly adopting electrification to combat climate change, and one company in Singapore is leading the charge through innovative projects with the launch of the first electric cargo harbour craft. Jan-Viggo Johansen, Managing Director, MarinEV, Yinson GreenTech sheds light on its initiatives and innovations that underscore Singapore's commitment to eco-friendly maritime solutions, paving the way for a sustainable and cleaner future at sea. Presented by Ryan Huang and 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

Yussef Gheriani, Director of Investments and Operations, IHT Wealth Management weighs in on the latest US GDP figures, effects of the tight labour market on the US economy and inflation, as well as things to watch out for against the backdrop of the US Presidential Election. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Soil is often an overlooked aspect of nature. Now, if you dig deeper, you’d realise that healthy soils serve not just as the backbone of safe and sustainable agriculture, but also helps with carbon sequestration.  In many parts of the world however, poor management and climate change have led to soil degradation and a huge amount of carbon released by the top layer soil over the past 12,000 years. On today’s Climate Connections, Aadith Moorthy, CEO & Founder of Boomitra, and 2023 Earthshot Prize Winner shares how his company is working with farmers to reverse that through technology & soil credits.  Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Photo credit: Boomitra Carbon Farming in the Indo-Gangetic Plains (Credit: Boomitra) Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Idanna Appio, Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst at First Eagle Investments discusses how expectations for a soft landing the US square with the latest earnings season as well as another wave of tech layoffs.

Finding love can prove to be a difficult task even at the best of times, which is why many have resorted to dating apps to aid their search. And a major reason why this industry has morphed into a multi-billion dollar one is because of the exponential rise of paying subscribers, who enjoy enhanced features that give them an advantage over peers navigating the crowded waters of the dating pool. Big players like Hinge and Tinder offer tiers of service, with one particular plan launched by the former costing up to $600 a year. But there's a caveat: paying for apps doesn't guarantee you a match. On Breakfast Bites, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss the pros and cons of subscription-based dating apps, and the price they'd be willing to pay to find love online. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music/sound & photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors