Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Relations between the South and North are at an all-time-low - seven decades on since the two Koreas signed the Korean Armistice Agreement on this day, back in 1953. Is a nuclear war on the horizon between the two Koreas?  Chun In-bum, Former Commander of ROK Special Forces and Senior Fellow at the Association of the United States Armyshares a deeper analysis on the current state of play and how relevant this is to younger generations of South Koreans. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Highlights of the conversation: (00.10) Introduction (00.54) The Korean Peninsula situation is becoming more tense with the increased military presence, what's your take? (02.04) What do you know about the North's latest nuclear ammunition development? (03.29) What can we infer from China's and Russia's visits to Pyongyang for the 70th Korean war anniversary event? (05.21) How do you think the unresolved status has affected the situation on the Korean Peninsula over the years?  (06.41) What will it take for the two Koreas to even find any sort of middle ground? (07.34) What is the relevance of all of this to the younger generation of South Koreans? (08.54) What are your hopes of a reunification of the two Koreas?

Tim Urbanowicz, CFA, Head of Research & Investment Strategy at Innovator ETFs shares his insights on the latest Fed rate hike of a quarter percentage point, with another possible increase in September. What does that mean in the Fed's long fight against inflation? Is the market's current state of optimism about inflation too premature? What are the tell tale signs of a potential second wave of inflation from the earnings reports? Plus why investors in the US are looking at Buffer ETFs over bonds/cash. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management explains why the US Federal Reserve is like to take a pause after hiking in the July meeting, and how investors can look at rotating to other sectors like energy and staples away from technology.

Grab, a leading super app in Southeast Asia, operating across the deliveries, mobility and digital financial services sectors, is setting ambitious sustainability goals for itself. Their latest - zero packaging waste in nature by 2040. What are the challenges and opportunities that Grab faces in achieving its goals? Plus their continual drive towards transitioning to low emission vehicles among their partners, including transitioning 100 percent of their ride-hailing fleet in Singapore to low emission vehicles by 2030. How will these goals impact customers and business operations? Does it mean higher costs and will that be passed on to consumers? Iris Chang, Head of Sustainability, Grab shares more in details.  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

Coming on the back of Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee's trip to Singapore for the first time after taking over the top job, Professor Sumit Agarwal from the NUS Business Schoolweighs in on whether Hong Kong has lost its shine and competitive edge over Singapore, and the key opportunities and sectors that Singapore's enterprises can tap on.  Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group makes sense of the recent resilience and worrisome trends in the market, delving on the various factors driving consumer confidence in the face of rising rates and inflation, the impact of A.I. driven companies and the ongoing geopolitical risks on commodities and equities. Most importantly, she shares her take on how investors can unearth hidden gems by looking at companies that store raw materials in this turbulent market.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Lui Chee Ming, Head of Wealth Management, Citibank Singapore discusses how is sees evidence that the resilience in markets parallels the actual resilience of the economy in the face of Fed tightening. He also shares why he is bullish on themes around AI, longevity and energy security.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we look at the world of durians, deeply rooted in a family heritage. It is about second generation who branched out from her father’s durian trading business to launch her own durian specialty bakery and cafe, where tradition and innovation intertwine.  Ling Goh, Founder, Ms Durian shares her story of honoring tradition while embracing the winds of change. 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

Does the friendlier meeting between China’s President Xi Jinping and former US top diplomat Henry Kissinger in recent days - point to a headway in frayed ties between China and the US? Associate Professor Chong Ja Ian from the Department of Political Science at National University of Singapore shares his perspective on where US and China's relations are headed. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Are the seemingly positive economic indicators painting a true picture of stability, or are they masking deeper issues? George Schultze, Founder & Managing Member at Schultze Asset Management, dissects the latest macro data to reveal the truth behind the numbers and the stock market surge, the lingering problems in the banking sector, the alarming rise in bankruptcies and defaults worldwide, and most importantly, why these might signal imminent challenges ahead. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)