Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

With the Cordlife saga making headlines as of late, more people are curious about cord blood and its uses. It costs about $7,000 to store the precious blood in a private bank for 21 years - not a figure to scoff at! So after all that, what are the chances you'll use the cord blood? Is there a big difference between storing your child's cord blood in a private bank, versus donating it to a public bank? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad go through Cord Blood 101 together in today's Breakfast Bites. Presented by: Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music/sound & photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, discusses the S&P 500's record high closing on Friday and factors leading to the market's rally; key takeaways from the World Economic Forum in Davos on U.S. recession fears and AI; and expectations ahead of the BOJ's upcoming monetary policy meeting this week. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Water is at the heart of human survival, economic growth and development. But, only 1% of the surface water on Earth is accessible and clean drinking water. And one in 10 people struggle to access it. To further that struggle, climate change is exacerbating the global water crisis. On this episode of Morning Shot, Assistant Professor Edward Park, National Institute of Education, Earth Observatory of Singapore and Asian School of the Environment, NTU shares his insights on how the world's water supplies are evolving and urgent actions needed to mitigate the risk of water running out. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Music & Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

In this episode of C-Suite conversation on Mind Your Business, we unravel the remarkable journey of a Vietnamese migrant who forged his path from early struggles in Germany to attaining a prominent position in a tech giant in the ASEAN region. From overcoming language and cultural barriers to earning a PhD in Munich, we explore his narrative that transcends corporate leadership, as well as his passion for running, culinary skills, and the pivotal role the company plays as more than just an employer. Dr. Thai Lai Pham, President & CEO of Siemens ASEAN, an avid reader, shares one of the recent books he read about leadership, which named Singapore's founding Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew as one of the greatest leaders.  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

Navigating succession planning for family businesses across generations is a nuanced journey marked by unique challenges and strategic considerations. The delicate balance between preserving family values and adapting to dynamic business landscapes requires careful planning. Ethan Chue, Chief Executive Officer, Family Succession Advisors, who has nearly 3 decades of experience in helping family businesses with succession planning, gives us more insights. Presented by Ryan Huang 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

Vikas Pershad, Portfolio Manager, Asian Equities, M&G Investments discusses what investors can expect with elections in India due this year, as well as the outlook for China with a drop in population for a second straight year, and Japanese markets which are breaking new 33-year highs.  Presented: Ryan Huang

A wave of resignations may be on the horizon in Asia following a recent LinkedIn report which revealed that 77% of professionals in the region are considering taking up new jobs this year. As the old adage goes, "necessity is the mother of invention," and in an overcrowded job market, the ones that stand out are typically those that dared to venture beyond the traditional application playbook of "send resume, close eyes, wait to receive a call from recruiter." Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss some creative, out-of-the-box methods some candidates actually employed to apply for and eventually land the job they wanted. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music/sound & photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

In this episode of our intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we dive into the heart of legacy and cross-generational friendship as we explore the profound question: "What is the enduring impact of a father's friend on a family business legacy?"  We unravel the untold stories behind the scenes of a family-run enterprise, delving into the unique dynamics shaped by a trusted family friend who, beyond the professional realm, becomes a pillar of support in times of leadership transition. Er. Dr. Lee Bee Wah, Former Member of the Singapore Parliament and Engineer and Tan Yue Wei, Founder of YWA Studio and Director of TEP One Group share their heartwarming story. 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 Highlights: (0.12) Introduction (1.45) Dr Lee, how did you get to know the late Mr Tan and Yue Wei? (1.36) Yue Wei, could you elaborate on the role and impact Dr Lee has as a family and trusted friend in your business?  (4.13) Dr Lee, how did you help Yue Wei since he fully took over the family business? (6.02) Yue Wei, how did you overcome challenges as a second generation leader? (7.29) Yue Wei, what are the advantages of integrate multi-disciplines into your family business? (8.54) Dr Lee, how do you envision shaping the education and development of future engineers?  (10.27) Dr Lee, how do you see the field evolving, especially in terms of sustainability, and role of engineers in addressing environmental challenges in the coming years? (12.06) Yue Wei, what is your vision for TEP One Group?

Through half a million years of isolation, primates of the Mentawai Islands evolved into five distinct species, totally different from their relatives on the nearest mainland, Sumatra. These endemic species include the pig-tailed snub-nosed langur, Mentawai gibbon, Mentawai langur, Pagai macaque, and Siberut macaque. Except for the last, the other four species are Critically Endangered or Endangered, as red-listed by the IUCN. And with the threat from logging and clearing for oil palm and timber plantations growing, the survival of the forests of Mentawai and these primates is dimming.  On this episode of Climate Connections, Andie Ang, Head, Primate Conservation & Singapore Programmes, Mandai Nature and Professor Rizaldi, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Andalas University share more details on their research into these endangered primates, and how they are developing a conservation plan to save them.  Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo: Adult male Presbytis potenziani (Golden-bellied Mentawai Island Langur or simply 'Mentawai Langur') encountered one morning in degraded primary forest on South Pagai island in 2023.  (Credit: Dr Andie Ang) Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Tim Urbanowicz, Head of Research and Investment Strategy at Innovator ETFs shares his insights on whether investors should be diving into the technology and small caps space right now, an outlook on how the next FOMC meeting might turn out, as well as an outlook on consumer sentiments. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors