What if a childhood setback could become the catalyst for a successful culinary journey?

For the man behind the revitalization of Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza, that’s exactly what happened.

Despite early challenges, he turned adversity into opportunity, transforming the brand from a struggling franchise into a beloved name in Singapore.

How did he manage to turn things around, what lessons has he learned along the way, and what fuels his ambition in the competitive food industry?

Here's our conversation with Mohamed Abdullah, CEO, Hobbs Holdings & Owner, Canadian 2-for-1 Pizza Singapore.



Presented by Audrey Siek

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

What if a childhood setback could become the catalyst for a successful culinary journey?
For the man behind the revitalization of Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza, that’s exactly what happened.
Despite early challenges, he turned adversity into opportunity, transforming the brand from a struggling franchise into a beloved name in Singapore.
How did he manage to turn things around, what lessons has he learned along the way, and what fuels his ambition in the competitive food industry?
Here's our conversation with Mohamed Abdullah, CEO, Hobbs Holdings &amp; Owner, Canadian 2-for-1 Pizza Singapore.
 
Presented by Audrey Siek
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.
Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

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)

Mind Your Business: From PSLE dismay to Pizza Boss - How one man revived a struggling brand after an early setback

Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com discusses some of the key earnings to watch out for this week, including Tesla following its Robotaxi unveiling event of that widely disappointed investors. He also shares why gold is in a sweet spot with a perfect confluence of factors supporting prices to hit new highs.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com discusses some of the key earnings to watch out for this week, including Tesla following its Robotaxi unveiling event of that widely disappointed investors. He also shares why gold is in a sweet spot with a perfect confluence of factors supporting prices to hit new highs.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

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Top-earning Malaysians will soon be hit with higher expenses come next year, as the country’s government seeks to roll back on subsidies for RON95 petrol, education and healthcare, in a bid to free up monies for other purposes.

This comes as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled Malaysia’s fifth consecutive record budget of RM421 billion (S$127.8 billion) on 18th October. The budget is also boosted by a RM13.5 billion increase, largely driven by salary revision bonuses that will raise civil servant pay for the first time in over a decade.

But how effective will these measures be in balancing the country’s fiscal position and boosting the economy?

On today’s Morning Shot, we’ll be getting insights from Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief of The Straits Times and Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser at the Pacific Research Center of Malaysia & Senior Fellow of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: EPA-EFE/Malaysia’s Department of Information

Top-earning Malaysians will soon be hit with higher expenses come next year, as the country’s government seeks to roll back on subsidies for RON95 petrol, education and healthcare, in a bid to free up monies for other purposes.
This comes as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled Malaysia’s fifth consecutive record budget of RM421 billion (S$127.8 billion) on 18th October. The budget is also boosted by a RM13.5 billion increase, largely driven by salary revision bonuses that will raise civil servant pay for the first time in over a decade.
But how effective will these measures be in balancing the country’s fiscal position and boosting the economy?
On today’s Morning Shot, we’ll be getting insights from Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief of The Straits Times and Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser at the Pacific Research Center of Malaysia &amp; Senior Fellow of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: EPA-EFE/Malaysia’s Department of Information

Morning Shot: How well will Malaysia's Budget 2025 boost the country's finances?

How can businesses strengthen their teams when budget constraints make hiring new talent difficult?

As companies look for cost-effective ways to drive innovation, an expert in innovation coaching advises that fostering creativity and valuing diverse ideas within existing teams can unlock significant potential.

Drawing on real-world experience advising major companies such as Singtel, FairPrice, GovTech, and even the Civil Service College, this expert offers practical strategies for building high-performing teams capable of achieving growth and adaptability - without the need to increase headcount.

Here's our conversation with Eric Saint-Andre, lead strategy and innovation facilitator at ASA Advisory.



Presented by Audrey Siek

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

How can businesses strengthen their teams when budget constraints make hiring new talent difficult?
As companies look for cost-effective ways to drive innovation, an expert in innovation coaching advises that fostering creativity and valuing diverse ideas within existing teams can unlock significant potential.
Drawing on real-world experience advising major companies such as Singtel, FairPrice, GovTech, and even the Civil Service College, this expert offers practical strategies for building high-performing teams capable of achieving growth and adaptability - without the need to increase headcount.
Here's our conversation with Eric Saint-Andre, lead strategy and innovation facilitator at ASA Advisory.
 
Presented by Audrey Siek
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.
Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

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