Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Being pelted with eggs and fish and paraded through the streets, abstaining from using the bathroom for three days, and having feet whipped with fish and canes. No, these aren't just random acts of bravery or (some might say) foolishness.  Yes, they are quirky wedding traditions around the globe that continue to be upheld.  Emaad, Audrey and Ryan share their thoughts on these strange customs welcoming couples into the realm of married life. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang  Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music/sound credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

2024 is set to be a pivotal year for the United States as Americans head to the ballot boxes to elect their next President. Will we see a Biden-Trump rematch, and what’s at stake? On this episode of Morning Shot, Austin Sarat, Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science at Amherst College unpacks the latest out of the US ahead of the GOP ballot in Iowa. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Amidst the surge in global space activity, we explore the ambitions of a Singapore-headquartered rocket propulsion and space launch start-up, which aims to redefine norms, combining innovation and determination. From tackling challenges in the early days to envisioning a role in human space exploration, Simon Gwozdz, Founder & CEO, Equatorial Space Systems,shares what got him started and his aspirations to etch a lasting mark in the race to space.  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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors Highlights: (0.13) Introduction (1.26) What inspired you behind this space venture? (2.54) What kept you going despite the challenges including the pandemic? (4.19) What exactly do you do, and what do you hope to achieve? (4.57) What sets you apart from other startups? (5.47) Please elaborate on your patented tech. (6.44) How safe are these rockets? (7.26) What is the significance of your first commercially built prototype rocket test flight? (8.19) What are the advantages of having a global presence in the space industry? (9.13) Funding, are you facing any difficulties? (10.08) How do you envision the role of Equatorial in the broader landscape of space exploration, including the goal of eventually sending humans into space?

Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist at Morningstar Research Services shares his insights on the Magnificent Seven, how the market is pricing in on small, mid and bigger cap stocks, whether 2024 will be a year of normalisation and the areas of focus on investors' minds as the Fed signals rate cuts in the coming months. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com, recaps better-than-forecasted U.S. non-farm payroll data and its potential impact on markets and future Fed moves on interest rate cuts. He also gives his opinion on expectations for U.S. and China inflation numbers and Wall Street's Q4 earnings season, which gets underway on Friday. Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

This may shock you: but according to Dollars and Sense, 66% of Singaporeans in their 20s (and 53% of those in their 30s) have a side hustle! Main reason cited is because their regular full-time job just doesn't pay enough to counter inflation and the high cost of living. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad chat about their own experiences, the most common side hustles and some unconventional jobs you can find today. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music/sound credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

From mixing chemicals in a lab to shaping sustainable financing strategies, our C-Suite guest’s career is a fusion of diverse experiences. Anju Abrol, CEO and Head of Wholesale Banking Asia Pacific, ING shares about her transitions, delving into the intersection of science and finance, and uncovering ING's vision for 2024.  She is also a great poker player, Top 100 in India in fact and she sheds light on how that helps her in reading the room and her leadership approach. 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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

A groundbreaking national climate change study has found that the weather here in Singapore is set to get even hotter by the end of this century. You might also want to bring along brollies each time you go out during the wetter months, because we’ll also be seeing wetter weather during the rainy season. And meanwhile, dry spells will also get more frequent and last for longer.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Aurel Moise, Head, Department of Climate Research, Centre for Climate Research Singapore unpacks what all of that means for us here on the little red dot. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

In today's competitive business landscape, companies are turning to Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) to attract and retain talent, fostering an ownership mindset. We draw some insights from an e-commerce brand builder that recently completed a company-wide ESOP buyback. Our guest JJ Chai, Co-founder, Rainforest, shares the benefits, mechanics, considerations, setup procedures, potential drawbacks, implications for departing employees, and tax aspects of ESOPs. We unpack of that in our weekly Biz-How-To segment where we share this guide for businesses considering this employee-centric approach.

We all know someone in our circle who fancies that odd combination of pineapple on pizza. But what about other strange food pairings? Think blueberries with steak. Or coca cola with chicken. Maybe even peanut butter with your burger? On Breakfast Bites, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey delve into these and other weirdly successful gastronomical fusions that you may want to experiment with in your free time. Bon Appetit! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music/sound credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors