Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Bamboo is often referred to as the "green gold," and for good reason too. It is a highly versatile (and also the fastest growing) plant that can thrive in diverse climates, and is being increasingly utilized for several purposes (in food, to construct homes, as an effective method for carbon sequestration, for example). Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explain more on Breakfast Bites to mark World Bamboo Day. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Hundreds of pagers blew up at approximately the same time across Lebanon on Tuesday (Sept 17), killing at least nine people and wounding more than 2,700. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a Hezbollah official says this detonation of the pagers is the "biggest security breach" the group had been subjected to in nearly a year of conflict with Israel. On the topic of security, back at home here in Singapore, about 2,500 visitors are refused entry at our checkpoints every month - a figure was revealed by Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam in Parliament, in the wake of the case involving Bangladeshi extremist preacher Amir Hamza, who entered Singapore illegally using a passport with a different name. What is considered "undesirable visitors" in the context of Singapore, and how does the overall terror outlook for the region look? On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Rohan Gunaratna, Professor of Security Studies at NTU’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ST/ Chong Jun Liang

As the demand for sustainable business practices grows, companies are increasingly seeking ways to minimise their environmental impact. Leading the charge in the tech sector is a company that was recently recognized at the 25th Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards 2024, winning the Leadership and Advocacy award for its innovative approach to IT asset management. Through eco-friendly solutions like device leasing and responsible end-of-life disposal, it helps businesses reduce their carbon footprints and align with net-zero goals, all while embracing the principles of the circular economy. We speak with Alan Puah, Founder and Managing Director, Rentalworks for more, 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.

Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management discusses the latest slew of numbers over the weekend reflecting a deepening slowdown in China, and how investors should position themselves around the impending rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

From a school project to a thriving business, two friends turned their passion for custom apparel into a company that provides tailored solutions for brand owners. Starting from humble beginnings, the company now helps businesses globally by offering production, fulfilment, and marketing support. Their mission is to make it easy for brands to focus on growth while they handle the logistics. So, in this episode of Mind Your Business - SME, we find out more from these two young entrepreneurs, Nathan Koh, Co-Founder, Shirtual & Lee Zhi Yuan, Co-founder, Shirtual. Presented by Emaad Akhtar  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.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Russia for the BRICS summit in Russia next month. This was revealed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on his recent trip to St Petersburg, Russia, ahead of Xi’s trip. Xi last visited Russia in March last year and Putin reciprocated with his own trip to China in October that year. The two leaders have since also met in Beijing in May, where Putin took the first foreign trip of his fifth presidential term, and in Kazakhstan in July. Where does China stand in promoting “balanced, objective and rational voices” to create conditions for an early ceasefire and a political settlement of the Ukraine war, and where are China-Russia ties headed? On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor from the Department of Political Science at the NUS Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: EPA-EFE

Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist, Invesco shares her expert take on the size of rate cut that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is likely to decide on on this week, risk that investors should be watching out for when the retail numbers are released tomorrow and whether there's a sign of weakness among consumers on big ticket purchases. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Getty Images

Today, Chinese around the world mark the Mid Autumn Festival. While we immediately think about mooncakes and drinking tea, there is so much more to the holiday. It’s a time for families to bond together while children play with lanterns, and we get to enjoy a full moon too. Find out the symbolism behind these activities with Audrey, Ryan and Emaad. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

The increased awareness around getting better quality sleep has given rise to a multi-billion dollar slumber industry worldwide, with a plethora of wearable devices, mouth tapes, nostril expanders and jaw straps available to the public. But it has also given rise to "sleepmaxxers" - netizens who are obsessive about sleep and proudly display the extreme lengths they will go to in pursuit of better shut-eye - online. Experts warn that this kind of behaviour can have negative impacts on individuals, likening it to orthorexia, an obsessive fixation with healthy eating. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey get into the details on Breakfast Bites. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore shares how gold prices are likely to trend further after hitting new record highs recently, as markets position for the Fed's first rate cut in 4 years. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang