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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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01 Jun, 2023
Bigger Picture: Still early days in Japanese market's resurgence
Vikas Pershad, Portfolio Manager, Asian Equities, M&G Investments discusses why there appears to be a divergence between big tech plays between the US and China, the upside for AI stocks after a huge run up, and why Japan figures at the top of his list of equity markets.
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01 Jun, 2023
US Markets Wrap: MarketGauge Group's Michele Schneider says that there's a real disparity between what the market internals are saying
Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group weighs in on the overnight slump across the board on the benchmarks and where the momentum is heading. She also provides a deeper analysis on the AI bandwagon, oil prices and opportunities that she's looking out for in the days ahead. Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 
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01 Jun, 2023
Mind Your Business: From Idea to Impact - Nurturing changemakers for global innovation
On Mind Your Business today, we explore the vital role of universities and academic institutions in fostering entrepreneurship by providing a nurturing learning environment, unparalleled support, guidance, and invaluable mentorship to startups. Shirley Wong, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at SMU IIE, and Managing Partner, TNF Ventures Pte Ltd joins us to uncover the essential skills for thriving as an entrepreneur, unravel the power of networking in building lasting relationships, and delve into the initiatives of SMU IIE. Lau Jia Cai, Co-founder, TreeDots Enterprise, who’s incubated by one of the programs in 2017, joins her to walk us through their experience and journey. Presented by : 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 Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech
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01 Jun, 2023
Work Matters: Employer-Employee disputes
On the second episode of Work Matters - an exclusive series brought to you by the National Trades Union Congress celebrating workers’ contributions - Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC and Tan Kangsheng, Principal Industrial Relations Officer of the Banking and Financial Services Union dive into how work disputes can be redressed and what employees should consider in order to protect themselves.  Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 
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31 May, 2023
Bigger Picture: Overweight on Japan, as markets hit new high
Abhilash Narayan, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Private Bank, discusses why he has put an upgrade to overweight for Japan, and if this is just the beginning of a bull run there a markets hit new highs.
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31 May, 2023
Mind Your Business: How often should we wash that pair of favourite Levi's jeans?
How should often should we wash our favourite pair of Levi's jeans? To produce a single pair of jeans can use up to 3,800 litres of water in its lifetime. This is equivalent to the average amount of water consumed by an individual over the course of about 1,200 to 1,900 days, or approximately 3 to 5 years. The World Economic Forum rates water issues among the top financial risks to the global economy, and the United Nations estimates that 2 billion people live in countries experiencing high water stress. So, how is Levi Strauss & Co making a significant impact on water stewardship? In this episode of Mind Your Business, we will uncover how the trailblazer of denim is leading the eco-fashion movement. From innovative approaches, their commitment to sustainability, the impact they're making on the fashion industry, conscious consumption, to creating a more ethical and environmentally responsible future, Jeff Hogue, Chief Sustainability Office, Levi's Strauss & Co joins us from San Francisco, USA, to share how this 170-year-old brand is going beyond blue jeans to drive sustainability and shape the future of fashion.  Presented by 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 Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech Highlights:  (00:13) Intro (02:33) How is Levi making a significant impact on water stewardship? (04:02) Could you explain what is pumice stone waste and by eliminating that, how does it help to reduce footprint in the apparel supply chain? (06:08) What are the other initiatives Levi has undertaken to create a circular economy where nothing is wasted? (07:59) How often should one wash our pair of Levi jeans to help save the planet? (08:55) How does Levi's combat the issue of greenwashing to ensure consumers that the company's sustainability efforts are authentic and transparent? (10:31) How effective is sustainability-linked compensation for green goals? (11:41) What's next for Levi towards zero-waste?
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31 May, 2023
Morning Shot: Will China's inroads into Central Asia fill the region's economic void?
Zhou Hao, Chief Economist, Research Department, Guotai Junan International joins the Breakfast Show for a deep dive into whether China's inroads into Central Asia will fill the economic void in the region, as the world’s second largest economy signs a staggering 54 agreements, 19 new cooperation mechanisms and platforms, and nine multilateral documents, including the Xi'an declaration, with the region in recent weeks.   Presented by: Ryan Huang  This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 
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31 May, 2023
US Markets Wrap: Confidence in US Debt Ceiling deal; Value companies that have a long history of dividends are looking attractive to Eric Beiley from The Beiley Group
Eric Beiley, Executive Managing Director at The Beiley Group of Steward Partners Global Advisory weighs in on how markets are pricing in on the upcoming vote on the US debt ceiling, the upcoming FOMC meeting, sentiments behind the recent tech rally and stocks that are looking attractive right now. Eric Beiley is Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor (2019 - 2023) and Top 400 Financial Advisor for 2020 by the Financial Times. Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Highlights: (00:00) Intro (01:14) How markets are pricing in on upcoming vote on US debt ceiling (02:08) Level of optimism on US debt ceiling deal (02:42) Weight of upcoming FOMC meeting in June (03:45) Business momentum coming on the back of earnings (04:48) How much momentum is there behind the recent tech rally? (05:44) What's looking attractive in the stock markets right now? (06:29) Consumer space - dividend aristocrats (07:03) Is it too late to jump onto the tech bandwagon?
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30 May, 2023
Bigger Picture: Why investing in space is key to ESG
Rob Desborough, Managing Partner at Seraphim Space, shares how investments in various space technologies ultimately can play an important role in helping with identifying and measuring ESG metrics.
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30 May, 2023
Mind Your Business: TikTok and Tyres - How a female tyre-preneur broke barriers to revive her family business
In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speak with a trailblazing entrepreneur who has fought stereotypes to pursue her true passion in a male-dominated automotive industry.  Cordillia Tan, Director, Pitstop Tyres shares with us the daunting task of shouldering a six-figure debt and employing innovative strategies like harnessing the power of social media to revitalise her struggling family business. Presented by : 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 Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech
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