Let's Talk, Singapore

From a single concept (founded in 2002) to a household name with over 30 outlets, The Soup Spoon has redefined how Singaporeans enjoy healthy, innovative soups. Its leader has transformed her passion into a global brand, earning accolades like the SG-WEN and AWEN Awards. What fuels her creative vision, and how does she balance her many roles while championing entrepreneurship and societal impact? Here's our conversation with Anna Lim, Executive Director & SouperChef, The Soup Spoon. 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, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

If you missed out on Black Friday deals, don’t worry! You’ve still got Cyber Monday today, which is the 2nd biggest shopping day in the US. But it is NOT just a US thing: this has turned into a shopping day globally - including here in Singapore.  Despite the fact that you most likely buy something every Cyber Monday, do you really know much about the holiday itself?  Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

The travel landscape is rapidly changing, with travellers looking for more than just traditional destinations. From new travel trends to the challenges of overtourism, Expedia’s Unpack '25 provides important data that can guide hospitality businesses in meeting the growing demand for personalised experiences. How can these insights help businesses fine-tune their strategies to stay competitive in a dynamic industry? Here’s our conversation with James Marshall, VP of Expedia Group Global Air Account Management. 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, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Markets seem to be leaning towards a 25 basis point rate cut from the Fed in December, so more policy easing is the story here. But putting it together with a Trump 2.0 Administration next year, how is the US dollar shaping up? Can we expect more strengthening? Joey Chew, Head of Asia FX Research, HSBC joins Yeap Junrong. Produced and Presented by Yeap Junrong

According to surveys, buying a dupe - short for duplicates - has risen to the top of this year's holiday wish lists. It turns out there are certain occasions wherein purchasing a dupe of a premium product can be beneficial. So when is a dupe an appropriate gift? And how can one conduct dupe due diligence to avoid disappointment? Emaad and Audrey explore!  Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

It's been quite a year this year! Elections, Olympics, athletes retiring... let's see if you can identify who said what! Audrey tests Emaad by reading out 6 quotes all said this year by people who have had some influence in the world or news cycle.   Let's see how you do! Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Chris Weston, Head Of Research at Pepperstone shares his insights on whether potential tariffs have been priced in for the gold sector, if there should be concern over inflation resurgence in the US, and whether we are looking at more of a rotation towards a value and if this trend can continue. Presented by: Yeap Jun Rong Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Every Atlantic hurricane that formed this year had higher wind speeds because of climate change. In fact, scientists found that the extra juice from warmer-than-average ocean temperatures pushed seven storms at least one category higher than they would have been without the influence of climate change. That’s according to a recent study by researchers from the climate science and communications nonprofit Climate Central, warning of the dangers of intensifying hurricanes in a warmer world. On this episode of Climate Connections, Professor of Atmospheric Science at the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change, Kerry Emanuel, who pioneered potential intensity measurements shares his insights on storm strength that he predicted would happen over 30 years ago, and worries that scientists like him have. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: NASA Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

By 2026, Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes released by the National Environment Agency (NEA) will be buzzing through 50 per cent of all households across the island. That’s part of NEA’s efforts to expand Project Wolbachia, to provide coverage to areas at risk of large dengue outbreaks. Under the project, which was first introduced in 2016, male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that carry the Wolbachia bacteria are released to mate with the female Aedes mosquitoes. The eggs that are produced do not hatch. On this episode of Morning Shot, Ng Lee Ching, Group Director of the Environmental Health Institute, NEA shares her insights on how effective the project has been so far, how recent weather changes might affect mosquito breeding cycles, and what the public should look out for. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Gin Tay

The James Dyson Award has long championed innovative solutions that address real-world challenges, from everyday inconveniences to critical health issues. One such solution is a groundbreaking tool developed to reduce discomfort during mammograms. This unique invention, recognized as the national winner of the award, showcases how design-driven innovation can make a tangible difference in healthcare. How can this award inspire more breakthroughs that improve patient care and encourage proactive health practices? Here’s our conversation with Brian Hu, Head of Electronics, Dyson (and judge for the 2024 James Dyson Award) &  Luke Goh, Industrial Design Graduate, NUS (and inventor of Mammosense). 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, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.