Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

An intensification of nuclear threats from North Korea in recent weeks has got the world wondering if the North’s leader, Kim Jong-un is moving beyond just posturing and if it could be planning a sudden assault on South Korea. On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Ryu Yongwook, Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS weighs in on the latest signals by Pyongyang. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo: In an image released this month by North Korea’s official news agency, Kim Jong-un is shown visiting a munitions plant. (Credit: Korean Central News Agency, via Reuters)

A swim school and sports academy stood out among 200 contenders, securing a spot among the exclusive 24 winners of the prestigious SME100 Award last year - quite a feat in the competitive SME landscape and a small sporting nation like Singapore. Ray Kua, Founder & CEO, SwimRay sheds light on what propelled this SME to the esteemed recognition.  Presented by Ryan Huang and 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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank, previews Q4 earnings results for this week; whether U.S. consumer sentiment will continue to hold strong; expectations for the BOJ and ECB's respective monetary policy meetings; and the macroeconomic risks markets are evaluating from a possible Donald Trump presidency. Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Gregory Branch, Founder & Managing Partner, Veritas Financial Group shares his insights on the latest investor sentiments, whether the rise in bond yields are set to pose headwinds for stocks and his expectations on the upcoming Fed meeting at the end of January. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

With the Cordlife saga making headlines as of late, more people are curious about cord blood and its uses. It costs about $7,000 to store the precious blood in a private bank for 21 years - not a figure to scoff at! So after all that, what are the chances you'll use the cord blood? Is there a big difference between storing your child's cord blood in a private bank, versus donating it to a public bank? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad go through Cord Blood 101 together in today's Breakfast Bites. Presented by: Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music/sound & photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, discusses the S&P 500's record high closing on Friday and factors leading to the market's rally; key takeaways from the World Economic Forum in Davos on U.S. recession fears and AI; and expectations ahead of the BOJ's upcoming monetary policy meeting this week. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Water is at the heart of human survival, economic growth and development. But, only 1% of the surface water on Earth is accessible and clean drinking water. And one in 10 people struggle to access it. To further that struggle, climate change is exacerbating the global water crisis. On this episode of Morning Shot, Assistant Professor Edward Park, National Institute of Education, Earth Observatory of Singapore and Asian School of the Environment, NTU shares his insights on how the world's water supplies are evolving and urgent actions needed to mitigate the risk of water running out. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Music & Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

In this episode of C-Suite conversation on Mind Your Business, we unravel the remarkable journey of a Vietnamese migrant who forged his path from early struggles in Germany to attaining a prominent position in a tech giant in the ASEAN region. From overcoming language and cultural barriers to earning a PhD in Munich, we explore his narrative that transcends corporate leadership, as well as his passion for running, culinary skills, and the pivotal role the company plays as more than just an employer. Dr. Thai Lai Pham, President & CEO of Siemens ASEAN, an avid reader, shares one of the recent books he read about leadership, which named Singapore's founding Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew as one of the greatest leaders.  Presented by Emaad Akhtar and 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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Navigating succession planning for family businesses across generations is a nuanced journey marked by unique challenges and strategic considerations. The delicate balance between preserving family values and adapting to dynamic business landscapes requires careful planning. Ethan Chue, Chief Executive Officer, Family Succession Advisors, who has nearly 3 decades of experience in helping family businesses with succession planning, gives us more insights. Presented by Ryan Huang and 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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Vikas Pershad, Portfolio Manager, Asian Equities, M&G Investments discusses what investors can expect with elections in India due this year, as well as the outlook for China with a drop in population for a second straight year, and Japanese markets which are breaking new 33-year highs.  Presented: Ryan Huang