Let's Talk, Singapore

As Audrey recounts her trip to wine country in Italy, she learned some interesting facts about all things wine -- red, white, rose, and sparkling. With red wines dominating global consumption overall, it's interesting to see that it's picked up popularity in China: with Statista reporting around 80 percent of all the wine consumed there are red! Audrey and Ryan chat about whether a glass of red wine every night can reduce the risk of heart disease (is this true or not??), and why Champagne has become a symbol of celebration, happy times and luxurious events. Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Philip Waters, Head of Asia Pacific and Emerging Markets, OANDA shares his insights on the key differences in trends behind the retail trading scene landscape in Asia versus that of the US, what retail traders are looking out for currently and impact of the US elections on how traders are positioning themselves. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Kurt Mayell, Head of CMC Markets Singapore discusses how investors are positioning themselves around two of the most talked about stocks in recent days. He also outlines how EU-China trade tensions are potentially going to be a bigger market catalyst. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Today is Sustainable Gastronomy Day! The UN marks this special day every June 18th, and this day was established to draw the world’s attention to the role food can play to help our environment.  One big way to help the environment through food is cutting down on meat, and turning to plant-based diets. Research shows they are up to 120 times more carbon efficient than meat products.  Audrey and Ryan talk about the impact going plant-based has on our planet earth, and how they find the taste of these alternatives. Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Craving a fun and interactive way to enjoy your favourite comfort food? Well, you can head to Singapore's first-ever self-serve instant noodle playground! It boasts a massive selection of over 70 international flavours and lets you customise your bowl with a variety of toppings. What's the inspiration behind this innovative concept? Find out as we speak with one of the founders, Clement Ho, Co-Founder of Slurp Mee, shares all the juicy details! 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.

History was made recently as two women made it to the highest echelons of power in the political world. Halla Tómasdóttir in Iceland and Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico, were elected president. Despite a growth in democracies around the world, only 26 countries are led by women and over a third of UN member states have never had a woman head of state. What does the leadership playbook look like for female political leaders moving forward, and how important are women in the fight against climate change? On this episode of Morning Shot, Mona Lena Krook, Distinguished Professor, Political Science & Chair, Women & Politics PhD Program, Rutgers University. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Federal Reserve officials penciled in just one interest-rate cut this year, and may forecast moderate cuts for 2025. This reinforces policymakers’ calls to keep borrowing costs high for longer to suppress inflation. What does this mean for Asian fixed income markets, and what's the impact on Asian currencies? Low Guan Yi, Head of Fixed Income, Asia Pacific, M&G Investments shares more insights. Presented by Willie Keng Produced and edited by Audrey Siek

It is World Blood Donor Day today - the UN celebrates this day every year on 14 June to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood and to raise awareness of those who need blood.  Audrey quizzes Willie Keng on some facts about blood donation, like how many lives you can save with 1 donation, and how much blood we use in Singapore every day.  Presented by Audrey Siek and Willie Keng Produced & Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Singapore's Smart Nation initiative has been the envy of the world, aiming to create a digital paradise for its citizens. A recent Adobe report confirms this progress, placing Singapore in the top 3 for utilising technology in government services. But hold on – the report also revealed some hidden hiccups, particularly in digital equity and website performance. To untangle this web of findings and chart a course for a truly inclusive digital future, we speak with Simon Dale, Vice President of Asia at Adobe, to shed light on Singapore's digital government journey. 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.

Farmers in India are contending with the impact of climate change every day as their crops are often subject to weather conditions, which are evolving as climate change becomes more deeply entrenched. Every year, about 30% of agricultural produce is wasted before it leaves the farms. And did you know this food waste contributes to greenhouse gases? On this episode of Climate Connections, Nidhi Pant, Co-Founder of S4S Technologies, who has seen how deeply intertwined challenges of food waste, rural poverty and gender inequality are, shares the journey she embarked on together with five other university friends, to help smallholder female farmers preserve and market surplus produce. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: The Earthshot Prize Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors