Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

National Day is a time to reflect on our country's past and look to the future. And as we look ahead, we must remember that sustainability is essential. In our National Pride Series, Ernst Westendorp, Chief Commercial Officer, Flo Energy- a fast-growing energy company that supplies 100% renewable electricity in Singapore, shares about their commitment to providing renewable energy solutions that help our country achieve its sustainability goals. Presented by Lynlee Foo  This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

With Singapore's 58th birthday just days away, Royston Tan, Creative Director of NDP 2023 reveals what inspired him while he was putting together this year's National Day Parade and how he's making the show relatable to all Singaporeans. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Special thanks to NDP 2023 Executive Committee, all NDP music composers and artists Highlights:  (00:00) Introduction (00:53)  Lots of interesting elements to expect at this year's show! Could you give us a behind-the-scenes description of the preparations from conceptualisation, all the way to the end product? (01:30) So, in a first for NDP - the show audience will quite literally smell the show in Act Two - to be exact, a whiff of a "Tembusu" scent that's specially curated for this year's NDP. Tell us more about this special creation - how was it made and what are the feelings you're hoping to evoke?  (03:35) Fast forward to 2023 - your second NDP outing as creative director. We hear that you've got a little regret back then. Could you elaborate on what that was and how you're going to fill that little hole in your heart this time round?  (04:32) As with any creative works, it's always nice when we see a unique part of the director in the production itself. So this time, what signature touches of Royston Tan will we see in this year's parade? (06:06) Music to me is something that is very close to my heart, and it always has that ability to unite people. And so, among so many National Day theme songs, do we have the privilege to hear you sing a little bit of your favorite song? And what does it mean to you? (07:09) As we close in to 9th August - could you share with us your birthday wish for Singapore this year? What do you hope to see in the coming years? 

Kelvin Wong, Senior Market Analyst, OANDA discusses if net interest margins can continue to fuel growth for banks in the coming quarters, and how much we should be concerned about a loans growth slowdown.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we will have a heartwarming story of a family-run bespoke tailoring business, where we look at how it bridges generations and reimagine tradition for the modern era. Joseph Koh, Director, Joe’s Tailoring and Joy Koh, Operations Manager, Joe’s Tailoring - the father and daughter pair shares how they stitch together the threads of their shared heritage and shape the future of their family-owned business. Presented by Lynlee Foo and Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech

Former US President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to conspiring to overturn his 2020 presidential election defeat. Trisha Craig, Senior Lecturer for Social Sciences, Sociology and Political Science & Vice President for Engagement at Yale-NUS College finds out how much of an impact Trump’s latest indictment will have on his 2024 Presidential campaign. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Sophie Lund-Yates, Lead Equity Analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown weighs in on the extended sell-off, Fitch Ratings downgrade, consumer spending and whether Apple is impressing investors enough, as well as the tech rally so far. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Sue Trinh, Co-Head of Global Macro Strategy, Manulife Investment Management examines how despite the aggressive policy tightening seen so far, economic activity in developed economies is proving to be more resilient than expected amid a strong rebound in the services sector. That still may not rule out a recession, where the bigger question is not whether one actually takes place, but rather how long we could be stuck in a period of below-trend GDP growth. 

Journalism has transformed in many ways - from evolution of modern technologies, right down to storytelling techniques. In the spirit of producing more quality journalism, SPH Media recently awarded scholarships to budding talents in the field.  SPH Media’s Head of Human Resources, Maureen Wee, and Journalism Scholar, Hana Chen share their thoughts. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law at SMU & Former Nominated Member of Parliament analyses the current state of politics in Singapore, coming on the back of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s ministerial statement and parliamentary discussions following a recent spate of incidents involving local politicians.  Presented by: Lynlee Foo & Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Highlights:  (00:00) Introduction (01:07) Both PM Lee and Minister-in-charge of Public Service Chan Chun Sing answered a series of questions put out by the Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh, along with other MPs. What did you make of the session which lasted more than two hours?   (02:48) Going into this parliamentary session, there was a high level of interest from the public and a lot of questions people had in their minds. How much do you that went into answer at least some of them, these burning questions that people had? (04:22) You mentioned briefly about the CPIB investigation, I'm sure details will surface in due course. But in your opinion, would this indirectly lower the morale in the public service? (06:15) What's your current reading of the extent of impact on the ruling party PAP's 'whiter than white' branding? (07:31) The Workers’ Party has also had its fair share of scandals, including the Raeesah Khan case and more recently, the affair between Leon Perera and Nicole Seah. Are these incidents signalling a shift in our political or even social landscape?  (09:21) Talking about a new beginning, looking back - are there any lessons to draw from this, perhaps that could be applied to maybe policy changes to address some of the issues and questions that have cropped up based on what we've seen in these incidents? (11:40)  Between now and the next election, what really is needed in order to rebuild public trust in the government?

Bellynomics, the study of food, money & work!  This is in the bio of Song Seng Wun's Instagram. He is a veteran economist who knows the ebbs and flows of the Singapore economy, having witnessed all the cycles, changes and crises since 1990. As Singapore celebrates its 58th birthday this August, Song, who is now an Independent Economist and enjoying a mini-break of sorts before deciding what to do next, gives us his Bellynomics recollection of some of the "star dishes" (aka milestones) of Singapore's economy, as well as the "ingredients" the country needs to move forward.  Presented by Lynlee Foo and Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech