Big news for Southeast Asia! The iconic kebaya has sashayed its way onto UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Thanks to a joint effort by Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, this traditional garment is now officially a global cultural treasure. 

Audrey and Emaad chat about its rich history and some iconic kebaya types we see around us.

Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar

Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek

Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Big news for Southeast Asia! The iconic kebaya has sashayed its way onto UNESCO&rsquo;s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Thanks to a joint effort by Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, this traditional garment is now officially a global cultural treasure.&nbsp;
Audrey and Emaad chat about its rich history and some iconic kebaya types we see around us.
Presented by Audrey Siek &amp; Emaad Akhtar
Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek
Photo &amp; music credits:&nbsp;Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek 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.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek 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.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

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.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
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.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Breakfast Bites: The Kebaya is now recognised by UNESCO

In today's Breakfast Quiz, Emaad tests Ryan and Audrey's ability to conjure up words starting with the letter 'F' across 20 categories - 10 each!

Play along and see how you do!

 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

Produced & edited by Emaad Akhtar

Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

In today's Breakfast Quiz, Emaad tests Ryan and Audrey's ability to conjure up words starting with the letter 'F' across 20 categories - 10 each!
Play along and see how you do!
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Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang &amp; Audrey Siek
Produced &amp; edited by Emaad Akhtar
Photo and music credits: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Quiz: Can you think of a word starting with the letter 'F' for these 10 categories?

According to the United Nations, one in every 10 women is living in extreme poverty. Historically, climate change scientists, researchers and policymakers have struggled with making the vital connections between gender, social equity, and climate change.

But, one serial entrepreneur strongly believes that women - in particular - can be the change-making force in pushing for greater social and economic equity for a greener and healthier planet.

On this episode of Mind Your Business, Christine Amour-Levar, Founder & CEO of HER Planet Earth - a global advocacy movement for climate action and female empowerment - shares more about her entrepreneurial journey and leadership strategy to impact positive change for women and the planet.

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul Asrar
Photo credits: Her Planet Earth

According to the United Nations, one in every 10 women is living in extreme poverty. Historically, climate change scientists, researchers and policymakers have struggled with making the vital connections between gender, social equity, and climate change.
But, one serial entrepreneur strongly believes that women - in particular - can be the change-making force in pushing for greater social and economic equity for a greener and healthier planet.
On this episode of Mind Your Business,&nbsp;Christine Amour-Levar, Founder &amp; CEO of HER Planet Earth - a global advocacy movement for climate action and female empowerment - shares more about her entrepreneurial journey and leadership strategy to impact positive change for women and the planet.
Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul Asrar Photo credits: Her Planet Earth

Mind Your Business: Women on a Mission - To Build Climate Resilience of Disadvantaged Women

A recent analysis of 700 companies across 11 industries and 14 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions revealed that while 72% acknowledged issues like water and biodiversity, only 25% considered them material to their business.

What’s driving the disconnect and the key gridlocks in finance models? And what are the implications now that the US has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement a second time? 

On this episode of Eco Money, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the NUS Business School shares his insights.

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul Asrar
Photo credits: Getty Images

A recent analysis of 700 companies across 11 industries and 14 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions revealed that while 72% acknowledged issues like water and biodiversity, only 25% considered them material to their business.
What&rsquo;s driving the disconnect and the key gridlocks in finance models? And what are the implications now that the US has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement a second time?&nbsp;
On this episode of Eco Money,&nbsp;Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the NUS Business School shares his insights.
Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul Asrar Photo credits: Getty Images

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