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Breakfast with Lynlee Foo and Ryan Huang

Get a head start to your work day with Lynlee Foo and Ryan Huang from 6am to 9am.  Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.
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23 Mar, 2023
Mind Your Business: Why it's so hard for indie firms to get funding?
What can indie media production firms do to stay ahead of the game in a world dominated by streaming platforms and content creators? Award-winning Director and Founder of Giraffe Pictures, Anthony Chen shares his personal journey in putting Singapore on the international film stage and the challenges behind getting funding
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23 Mar, 2023
Why It Matters: How do we measure happiness?
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.
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23 Mar, 2023
Bigger Picture: FOMC signals more rates to come
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.
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23 Mar, 2023
Morning Shot: Is China's role as peacemaker between Russia and the world working?
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)
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22 Mar, 2023
Morning Shot: What stories do the icebergs in Antarctica tell?
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. [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)
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22 Mar, 2023
Bigger Picture: FOMC to weigh financial stability vs price stability
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.
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22 Mar, 2023
Why It Matters: Is work-life balance still a major concern for preschool teachers in Singapore?
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?
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22 Mar, 2023
INSPIRING ENTREPRENEURS: Empowering women in the workplace
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. 
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21 Mar, 2023
Mind Your Business: ChatGPT & Mascots - Is A.I. revolutionising the creative industry?
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.
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21 Mar, 2023
Morning Shot: Why do food prices fluctuate so easily?
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)
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