Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

With the Mid-Autumn Festival - or Mooncake Festival - just two weeks away, retailers are out in full force, luring consumers with a whole slate of mooncake flavours and more specifically, lavish packaging, that perhaps might not go down with those who are trying to go green. In this episode of Breakfast Special - Lin Suling, Opinion Editor, The Straits Times and Koh Wei Lin from WWF- Singapore’s Market Transformation team share their take on what could motivate both consumers and retailers to embark on a greener gifting spree.  Presented by: Lynlee Foo & Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

You might have heard about recent incidents involving long-tailed macaques scaling residential flats in some neighbourhoods. In this episode of Morning Shot, we explore how wildlife experts are solving the issue of human-wildlife conflicts with Anbarasi Boopal, Co-CEO for Advocacy at the Animal Concerns Research & Education Society, who also shares tips in case you encounter one of your wilder relatives. Presented by: Lynlee Foo  This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

David Dietze, Managing Principal & Senior Investment Strategist, Peapack Private Wealth Management shares his insights on how markets are moving amid the nagging inflation, as well as an outlook on the auto sector.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

A journey through the pomp and ceremony that went down at the Istana last evening, for Mdm Halimah Yacob's swansong and Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam's maiden speech as Singapore's 9th President, as well as highlights from the recent Presidential Election after Singaporeans spoke through their ballots. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Lynlee Foo Produced & edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Special thanks to: Straits Times (for the soundbites & photo) Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

In this episode of Mind Your Business intergenerational series: Mom's advice, which sometimes seemed like 'mom-talk,' turned out to be the secret sauce for a thriving family business. Our guests are a mother and daughter duo who’ve mastered the art of combining family dynamics with business savvy, and they're here to share their journey. From disagreements about hangers to celebrating shared successes, they've navigated it all. Wenny Tan, Director, Sundaze & Co and Desleen Yeo, Director, Sundaze & Coshare how they've turned challenges into triumphs, proving that family and business can thrive side by side. 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

Julia Lee, SPDR ETF Equity Investment Strategist, APAC, State Street Global Advisors discusses how investors should position themselves for Singapore stocks, where the STI has been largely flat so far this year vs the S&P500 which has enjoyed a bounce of over 18% year-to-date.

Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist, AMP Capital discusses what are the wider implications of the European Union potentially cracking down on subsidies by China for its electric vehicles to expand overseas.

When it comes to state properties, what comes to mind? State properties often conjure images of government buildings and historical landmarks. But times are changing. In land-constrained Singapore, these state properties are undergoing a transformation to meet evolving needs and lifestyle changes. David Tan, General Manager, Eco Energy, the construction company who won the tender to transform a building at Little India into a co-living space, shares how these once-static structures are adapting to a dynamic urban landscape, answering the call of modern living. 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

69-year-old Halimah Yacob marked the end of her term as Singapore’s eighth President on September 13, with a farewell reception at the Istana.  In her final remarks as the nation's head of state after a six-year term, Mdm Halimah called it a privilege to be the voice of Singaporeans and expressed gratitude for the chance to inspire and empower other women. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Lynlee Foo Produced & edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) & Anthea Ng Special thanks to: Straits Times (for the soundbites & photo) Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

For those hoping for a bigger paycheck in the coming year - that might very well come true! A recent poll by the Singapore Business Federation found that two in three employers are looking to raise wages in the next year. But beyond workers - how must employers as well as entrepreneurs adapt in order to face up to strong economic headwinds?  Annie Koh, Professor Emeritus of Finance (Practice) at Singapore Management University shares her perspectives on job shifts and the overall landscape for employees, employers, and entrepreneurs. Presented by: Lynlee Foo  This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)