Let's Talk, Singapore

Mak Yuen Teen, Professor (Practice) of Accounting & Director at the Centre for Investor Protection, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore, discusses whether companies' motives for engaging in ESG practices have changed in the past year; what more can be done to improve gender diversity at the corporate level and the benefits of setting specific targets; and how Singapore stacks up internationally. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group shares her expert opinions on the inflation return, why she's watching silver, oil and sugar, what junk bonds are telling investors about the risks in the economy, as well as the optimism surrounding big-tech right now even as we see growing calls for Google's CEO to step down. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Gifts are wonderful, especially when they surprise us at our doorstep. But recent perfume subscription scandals have left people cautious. And a pair of sisters, Sadira Yeong & Co-founder, Scentses + Co & Sabreena Yeong, Co-founder, Scentses + Co have broken the code and share tips on how to spot these red flags.  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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

On International Women's Day, we cast our minds back in history to celebrate some of the famous female inventors humanity has witnessed. We feature the inventors of computer programming, the life raft, groundbreaking telecommunication research, monopoly and the first 100% solar-powered house! Emaad and Ryan explore further. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

In the heart of Sumatra lies the Leuser Ecosystem - the last place on Earth where several of the key Sundaland mega-fauna species can still be found together: the tiger, orangutan, elephant, and rhino. But all that are under extreme threat due to unsustainable development.  In the spirit of International Women’s Day, on this episode of Climate Connections - we feature the Chairperson & Co-Founder of Forest Nature and Environment Aceh, Farwiza Farhan, a fearless female voice who has succeeded in advocating for law enforcement against companies operating illegally and launched a citizen lawsuit that empowers local communities to have meaningful involvement in policy making. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits:HAkA, Joel Sartore, Paul Hilton, Ruben Hoekstra, Junaidi Hanafiah, Citra Drone, leuserconservationforum IG Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

In line with International Women’s Day, 10 women will be inducted into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame this year. The list is secret for now but we reveal 1 out of the 10 on this episode of Morning Shot ahead of the induction on Mar 8. It’s none other than Sylvia Toh, Pioneering humour writer and the Grandmother of Singlish. She shares more about her personal journey carving a career in humour writing and how she become the "Grandmother of Singlish". Koh Yan Ping, CEO, Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations also weighs in on the level of gender parity within workplaces in Singapore and what can be improved. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang  Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Graphics credits: SCWO & Independent Market via Facebook

David Dietze, Managing Principal & Senior Investment Strategist, Peapack Private Wealth Management shares his insights on the possibility of a soft landing, why he's got his eyes on Pfizer, and latest data in the Federal Reserve's Beige Book. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

For centuries, books have come to represent the fastest and most effective way for us to enhance our knowledge about virtually anything.  Which civilization was responsible for inventing these treasured creatures? What is the best-selling book of all-time?  And find out which book Bill Gates forked out nearly $31 million for in 1994! Emaad and Ryan explore further. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Manpreet Gill, Chief Investment Officer, Africa/Middle East/Europe, Standard Chartered, dissects Fed Chair Jerome Powell's semiannual testimony on interest rate cuts; whether China's 5% growth target is achievable and enough to lift Chinese markets over a sustained period of time; the investor outlook for US and Japanese markets; why Bitcoin is proving attractive; and factors driving gold prices. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

In the midst of soaring property prices in land-scarce Singapore, the burning question arises: Are condominiums slipping out of reach for the average Singaporean? How much should one earn to afford that dream condominium? Evan Chung, Head of KF Property Network offers insights from their latest Wealth Report, to uncover the income thresholds, explore popular districts, oversupply concerns, and trends shaping Singapore's real estate landscape in 2024. Presented by Ryan Huang , 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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.