Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

From being awarded the mobile network operator licence in 2017 to providing free SIM cards across the nation in 2019, Simba has changed the game for roaming services, eliminating bill shocks and fears of expensive voice calls. In our special National Pride Series, we will be speaking with Benjamin Tan, Chief Technology Officer, Simba to explore their commitment to driving prices lower and hear about their vision for the future of affordable mobile connectivity.  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

In this episode of C-Suite chat on Mind Your Business, we will take you behind the scenes of a visionary leader, Patee Sarasin, Founder & CEO, Really Cool Airlines - the founder of the newest kid on the block in Thailand’s aviation sector, which is set to take flight in 2024. Discover how his boundless passion for disruption is reshaping the country’s aviation sector, as he shares groundbreaking ideas that are transforming the future of air travel. 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

Coral reefs, often called the rainforests of the ocean, are key underwater ecosystems that support a rich variety of marine life. Despite their crucial role in sustaining life underwater, the existence of coral reefs are coming under increasing pressure due to climate change and human activities.  Marine scientists Dr Karenne Tun, Director, Coastal & Marine and Terrestrial Branches National Biodiversity Centre, NParks, and Associate Professor Huang Danwei, Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, NUS - share their first-hand accounts of the current state of Singapore's reefs following major bleaching in 2016 and 2017, and how the city-state is embarking on an ambitious journey to plant and grow 100,000 corals. Story produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Lynlee Foo Music/photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors Photo credits: Yeo Kai Ting

Joey Chew, Head of Asia FX Research at HSBC, discusses which Asian currencies will be the winners and losers in the coming  year, following July's FOMC meeting which saw a 25 bps rate hike, which it expects to be the last.

Novie Djayayanti Tjoa, Eatz Group shares her lessons from failing in her first business in running a 24-hour eatery in 2003, and how she's applied them to build up her catering group which has diversified into food production.

In this episode of Mind Your Business intergenerational series, we have a pair of mom and son - a second and third generation of a homegrown furniture brand that dates back to the 1960s. As one of the last few handcrafted furniture makers and upholsterers in the country, how are they keeping up with the changing times and needs of customers, digitalisation and a very competitive industry with much more options available? Take a walk down memory lane as well as look to the future with Sandra Koh, Managing Director, Danovel and Marcus Wong, Business Development Director, Danovel. 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

Singapore is a resource-scarce nation - but guess what? Scientists have discovered a significant geothermal energy resource right here on our little red dot, that could potentially serve up clean energy!  Lead scientist of the study - Associate Professor Alessandro Romagnoli, Cluster Director for Multi-Energy Systems & Grids at NTU’s Energy Research Institute shares how his team of researchers dug deep into the ground to study Singapore's geothermal potential. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Tim Davis, Partner, Executive Managing Director, Wealth Manager, of Davis Executive Wealth Management Group at Steward Partners cautions against joining the A.I. craze, where a handful of technology stocks, known as the Magnificent Seven, have led the major averages like the Nasdaq and S&P 500, which characterizes Q2 of the markets. He also points out what needs to happen for the stock market to continue its upward trend, but there will be potential risks that investors need to be aware of for the second half of 2023 and into 2024. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Glenn Thum, Research Analyst, Phillip Securities Research discusses how much a moderation of net interest margins will affect UOB in the coming quarters, and the momentum behind credit cards fee growth which was a bright spot in the 2nd quarter.

Singapore’s investment volume in real estate declined sharply in Q2 2023. Despite the headwinds, there are still opportunities in the local market. In this episode of Mind Your Business, we look at the good, the bad and the ugly in the latest Q2 2023 Singapore Investment Market Report by Colliers with Chris Pilgrim, Managing Director, Global Capital Markets Asia Pacific, Colliers. 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