Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

According to the 2023 World Happiness Report, Singaporeans are happier this year compared to a year ago! But, how do we measure happiness? A number of factors including social support, income, health, freedom, generosity and absence of corruption - all evaluate the differences among peoples' happiness levels in different parts of the world. To give us a better understanding of the report Nick Powdthavee, Professor of Economics at Nanyang Technological University and Simon Leow, co-founder of Happiness Initiative share their insights on the matter.

Dwyfor Evans, Head of APAC Macro Strategy at State Street Global Markets discusses why the Federal Reserve seems confident to push on with further rate hikes, as it announced a widely expected 25 basis points rate hike.

It's a wrap to China President Xi Jinping's state visit to Moscow to meet with its President Vladimir Putin. But still no clear sign whether China's efforts to play the role of peacemaker is yielding results. Karen Alter, Norman Dwight Harris Professor of International Relations at Northwestern University weighs in with her perspectives on the Chinese leader’s peace mission to the Kremlin, and the optics of that meeting in the grand scheme of things. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio [Contact Us] Presenters: Lynlee Foo Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

With the global push for climate change, scientists and climate activists are pushing for more to be done, both on an individual and national level. But do you really know what's the link between the melting icebergs in Antarctica and what you're experiencing miles away from that end of the world?  Kong Man Jing - or better known as “Biogirl MJ” - the founder and host of online science channel Just Keep Thinking shares how science education is changing and the impact that has on effecting action. Highlights: 1:50 - That's your signature look right - how many yellow dresses do you have?  2:46 - What first sparked your love for nature? And how did you eventually you know, morph into this? 4:04 - Tell us about some of your most memorable shoots. How do you decide what facts to draw audiences?  4:54 - So on that topic, you were previously a private tuition teacher before branching out, so you kind of have your pulse on how things are interesting to some of your target audiences, right? So when you look at how education is evolving, what have you noticed? What really speaks to some of your audiences? 6:14 - Speaking of directions and exploratory experiences, you went on an expedition in Antarctica, with marine biologist Sylvia Earle recently, and that was a trip to better understand links between what's happening there and its effect on the rest of the world. Tell us about that experience - what were some of the observations there and could you give us a hint as to how much will be affected here in Singapore with what you found? 7:30 -  I'm curious, I've not been to Antarctica and I imagine it's your first time. For someone who's been there, did it live up to your expectations, what you imagined it would be? Is it as cold as the studio here? 8:23 - What did you have to do to prepare for this trip? 9:03 - In recent times, we've seen a rise in iceberg tourism as people flock to see the ice shelves before climate change kills all of that. What are your thoughts on that, now that you've actually been there? And can that be done sustainably? 10:11 - You mentioned iceberg stories - what stories? 11:09 -  Did being there with the marine biologist Sylvia Earle add to the experience? What did you learn from her? 12:07 -  MJ, talking about championing, one of the things you do back home in Singapore, you bring kids and actually adults as well, for all these educational trips to the intertidal zones, especially like Changi Beach. I'm sure you've come across many videos as well, a lot of people misbehaving, digging up stuff, putting in pails, bringing them home - what do you make of it? What's lacking here that we need to really address?  13:53 - Are there regulations in place to protect these things? Do we need stronger ones?   14:37 - Very quickly before we let you go, what is next for you? What's your next big project?  [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio [Contact Us] Presenters: Lynlee Foo and Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Sue Trinh, Managing Director, Co-Head: Global Macro Strategy, Manulife Investment Management discusses the US Federal Reserve's priorities as it wraps up its what has been described as one of its most uncertain policy meetings in decades.

Work-life balance is one of the pain points for many teachers in Singapore, despite the pay increase at government-supported preschools. But are such efforts enough to improve the well-being and working conditions of early childhood educators?  David Lee, founder of DNC Education shares his insights on how the situation impact the quality of early childhood education here?

According to the International Monetary Fund - adding more women to the labour force should bring larger economic gains than an equal increase in male workers. But - to do so - support of women in the working world from male colleagues is key. In this special podcast series brought to you by Citi Commercial Bank in celebration of  International Women’s Day we will speak to inspiring professionals who embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and champion the power of women in the working world. In this episode, Rachel Kelly speaks with with Richard Koh, Founder & Group CEO, M-DAQ Global to find out more about his journey and his thoughts on the importance of culture in the workplace. 

What would a Money FM 89.3 mascot look like?  That's one of the questions we asked our guest in this Mind Your Business (SME) episode. As one of the SMEs that was hit hard by the pandemic, what did they do to stay afloat? Plus with digitalisation progressing at full speed these days, is the mascot industry moving with the times? Well, according to our guest, they are, with ChatGPT and A.I. in the picture.  We find out more as Lyn Lee Foo and Ryan Huang speak with Sanee Neo, General Manager at Mascot Enterprise. This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

Food, glorious food! Have you ever realised when prices of your fresh produce fluctuate? Food Security Expert Professor Paul Teng, from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies at NTU uncovers some reasons behind the volatility of food prices. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio [Contact Us] Presenters: Lynlee Foo Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist, IG discusses the implications of the precedent set by regulators who chose to allow Credit Suisse Additional Tier 1 Bondholders to have their investments written off, while paying out shareholders.