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I was privileged to host Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) Dinner in appreciation of the contributions of the community, graced by Minister Dr Yacoob Ibrahim. The dinner was held at the beautiful National Design Centre. Celebrating all things Singaporean with prestigious awards handed out that night, Singapore’s viral Youtube sensation the Lorong Boys performed and entertained the crowd throughout the night. I think I was asking him on his thoughts on being famous in Singapore! There were plenty of live stations serving a wide selection of Singaporean Favourites including Roti Prata. I managed to try my hand at preparing some before hosting the show!

Emcee Singapore : Charmaine hosted several key events at the Singapore International Cyber Week 2022, with Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean announcing the setting up of a ransomware task force to tackle rising threat on businesses. The theme for SICW 2022 was “Digital Security: A Shared Responsibility”. SICW 2022 aimed to ramp up the momentum on cyber capacity building and international partnerships amid a landscape fraught with increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. It further explored strategies to navigate volatile power relations between state and non-state actors. In the sessions, the panels discussed a wide range of topics including: “Cyber Resilience in the New Normal” on how governments can work with industry to deal with national security challenges arising from the growing intersection of the cyber and physical domains. These transboundary challenges include disruptions to critical information infrastructure and ransomware. “Safeguarding a Shared Digital Future” on how governments can work with industry to harness the opportunities of digitalisation. It will discuss principles and practices government and industry can potentially align on for governance of the digital commons, akin to international regimes governing the other global commons of the air and sea. “Building Confidence and Trust in Cyberspace” on how it is especially important to preserve avenues for dialogue and build mutual trust in cyberspace to reduce the risk of misunderstanding and conflict escalation. This is against a backdrop of increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks and heightened geopolitical tensions, where misunderstanding and misperception of cyber incidents could lead to greater risk of conflict. Minister for Communication and Information, Second Minister for Home Affairs and Minister-in-Charge of Smart Nation and Cybersecurity, Mrs. Josephine Teo, continued to bring together all ASEAN Member States and ASEAN Dialogue Partner countries for frank and cross-cutting discussions on cybersecurity cooperation. These SICW conversations aggregated stakeholders and talked about an ecosystem approach on what governments, business owners and vendors could do to discuss how they can have adequate visibility of our security posture through collaboration. With the constantly evolving cyber threat landscape, cyber threat detection and response capabilities for the operational technology capabilities also need to keep up and evolve to manage Tomorrow’s cyber threats. For more information, please check out: Multi-stakeholder approach can minimise tension spillover into cyberspace: Josephine Teo | The Straits Times Singapore sets up ransomware task force to tackle rising threat on businesses – CNA (channelnewsasia.com)

Emcee Singapore: Charmaine hosted a podcast engaging audience on two topics, one focusing on “The Impact of Change and Challenges” around the world and the second on “International Market Expansion”. Titled “Behind the Figures”, the podcast goes beyond the statistics to explore the trends shaping key sectors, like retail, restaurant and hospitality, and share advice on how to leverage the latest technology and innovation to make the most of it. Produced at a recording studio for international audience, the podcast series is scheduled to be uploaded on digital platforms in February 2023. In the first episode on “The Impact of Change and Challenges”, we explored why merchants need to take sustainability and ESG – that is, environment, social, and governance seriously – and how a greater focus on these issues is changing and enriching the way companies interact with their customers as well as creating new opportunities to grow. In the second episode on “International Expansion”, we discussed how expansion has always been a goal for ambitious businesses. Launching into new markets helps to create immense opportunities, including increasing revenue, staying ahead of the competition, and accessing new talent. And with technology creating a world that is more interconnected than previously, moving into a new market is more achievable than ever before.

Emcee Singapore Charmaine spoke with Jason Chua, “The Beng Who Cooks,” about his journey from pop-up kitchen to hawker success. Charmaine highlighted Jason’s resilience in the food scene as he shared his pandemic pivots. Tune in to the video podcast : Dishing It Out | #OpenForBusiness E   p 4

Emcee Singapore: Charmaine chatted with Lionel Lee, Director of Westpoint Transit, on bold strategies transforming the transport industry. From workforce incentives to sustainability, he shared how he’s modernizing a 40-year-old business and attracting fresh talent. Lionel explained how Westpoint’s S$10,000 sign-on bonus and S$5,000 monthly salary are drawing younger talent, tackling workforce aging, and driving sector modernization. Charmaine also opened the conversation on advancements like autonomous buses and AI-driven route optimization, emphasizing their role in creating a greener and more efficient future for public transit. To view the full video podcast please tune in to : Changing Gears for Innovation | #OpenForBusiness Ep 6

Emcee Singapore Charmaine interviewed Silas Hwang, founder of O+, Singapore’s niche eyewear brand. They discussed O+’s journey since 2016, strategic branding in the mid-priced market, financial resilience, and bespoke eyewear crafted from customer feedback with controlled manufacturing in China. For more information, please check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/2chKRXYzzL8?feature=shared

Emcee Singapore Charmaine chats with Stanley Tan CEO of WindFlower Florist on transforming his family’s floral business, scaling it to $1M profit in three years with innovation and vision. For more information, please check out Open For Business video podcast:  From Petals to Profits

Emcee Singapore Charmaine spoke to Joylynn and Cherie who connect people to accessible mental health support on BRB Selfcare’s digital platform, making mental health support accessible and stigma-free. For the full podcast please tune in to the video podcast: The Mindful Mission | #OpenForBusiness Ep 5

Emcee Singapore Charmaine spoke with Genevieve Lee on her journey from a home-based bakery to retail success, blending sourdough with Italian bomboloni. A MasterChef Singapore runner-up, Gen shared insights on resilience, innovation, and navigating the F&B industry. Tune in to the video podcast for an inspiring conversation that offers a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit .

Emcee Singapore Charmaine hosted Janice Koh’s inspiring story of resilience, cancer recovery, and the power of a strong support system. Tune in to hear Charmaine’s heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Janice!  YT: https://www.youtube.com/Conquering Tongue Cancer FB: https://www.facebook.com/Singapore.AIA/videos/Conquering Tongue Cancer/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/Conquering Tongue Caner TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@aiasingapore/video/Conquering Tongue Cancer

Charmaine Yee did the voiceover for Mercedes Benz. It highlighted the services of its premium Authorised Service Centre, that was awarded the Centre of Competence by Daimler AG.

Celebrated Cycle & Carriage’s 40th year of partnership with Mitsubishi, and commemoration of over 100 years of Mitsubishi’s innovation.