Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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)

Charu Chanana, Market Strategist, Saxo Singapore discusses the likelihood of any surprises from the FOMC, ECB and BOJ as they decide on rate settings, and if tech earnings will surprise on the upside, 

In this episode of Mind Your Business' chat with a C-Suite, we go inside a CEO's "locker room" to explore the connection between sports and leadership, and how to lead like a champion. Han Khim Siew, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, OUE Commercial Reit,who’s actively involved in many sports, including basketball, water polo, golf, tennis and surfing, shares the lessons he has learned playing sports and how those experiences, camaraderie and challenges on the field have helped to shape his approach towards building a winning team in the workplace.  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 Biz-How-To episode, we will look at the world of VC funding. What do investors look at before they pump in their cash to fund a startup or a business? And what should a proposal or pitch look like in order to attract investors, what are the mistakes to avoid? Let's hear from Karan Mohla, General Partner of B Capital- a company co-founded by Eduardo Saverin, who's best known as one of the co-founders of Facebook.  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

Just over the weekend, Singapore launched its inaugural Pre-Planning Campaign, as part of efforts to encourage more people to pre-plan their lives, especially for the unexpected.  Family lawyer, Nureliza Syahidain, Director at FND Legal - weighs in on why it’s so important to have a Lasting Power of Attorney - or LPA - made and how that acts as an insurance in the event you lose your mental capacity.  Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Gary Ng, Senior Economist, Thematic Research, Asia Pacific, Natixis discusses key themes investors should watch out for China's economy, and looks at whether the country is facing a balance sheet recession, plus who the winners and losers are in corporate health.

In this episode of intergenerational business series on Mind Your Business, a pair of siblings - Jamie Lim, CEO, Scanteak Singapore & Julian Lim, Regional Procurement Director, Scanteak & CEO, Nova Furnishings Holdings - share how they grew up surrounded by furniture in their family business, how they resolve sibling squabbles, the strategies they are using to keep the company successful, and the importance of innovation and sustainability in the furniture industry. 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

Punchada Sirivunnabood, Associate Professor at Mahidol University weighs in on the uncertainty surrounding the latest post-election developments in Thailand, as the nation continues in its struggle at the Prime Minister vote. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)