Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Did you know that cows burp and fart just like humans?  Each time a cow burps or passes out gas, a little puff of methane wafts into the atmosphere. In fact, a single cow can produce 70 to 120 kg of methane a year.  On this episode of Climate Connections, we shine a spotlight on 2023 Earthshot Prize Finalist Sam Elsom, Co-Founder and CEO of Sea Forest - a climate startup that has come up with a way to utilise red seaweed to reduce methane emissions from cows and other livestock. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors  Photo credits: The Earthshot Prize

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist at MarketGauge Group shares her expert analysis on whether investors should be expecting a positive spillover effect in the tech sector in the new year, how lower rates in 2024 will drive consumer spending trends, energy prices, as well as names that are on the top of her radar as we ring in the new year. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

Anna Marrs, Group President of Global Commercial Services and Credit & Fraud Risk, at American Express looks at the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and Finance and how AMEX will leverage its recently launched Singapore Decision Science Centre of Excellence. Presented/edited: Ryan Huang

CBRE's latest research has revealed a seismic shift in APAC’s commercial real estate, driven by the exponential growth of electric vehicle (EV) sales. With projections indicating a staggering 10 million public charging points by 2030, the landscape is poised for transformation. However, our scrutiny of Singapore's infrastructure shows a limited number of charging stations in malls and commercial buildings, raising questions about property owners' strategies. We explore CBRE's insights with Sidharth Dhawan, Regional Head of Alternatives - Automotive & Flex, Asia Pacific, CBRE,unveiling both the promising opportunities and the challenges that lie at the intersection of EVs and commercial real estate in the dynamic Asia Pacific region.  Presented by Ryan Huang 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.

Mark Matthews, Managing Director & Head of Research Asia at Julius Baer shares his insights on the factors that are driving earnings growth, production gains on the AI front, and how investors should get ready for the new cycle of normalisation. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

Steep price cuts and bargain hunts are becoming the new norm in China. And that comes amid falling pork prices to multi-year lows. On episode of Morning Shot, Dan Wang, Chief Economist at Hang Seng Bank China shares her insights on how those developments are hardening China’s deflation battle. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Euan Munro, CEO, Newton Investment Management discusses where within income investing, he sees opportunities for investors looking for stable returns and the opportunity to compound income over time. He also highlights why he likes growth areas including technology, consumer, and healthcare. Presented/Edited: Ryan Huang

Alexander Morris, Chief Investment Officer at F/m Investments shares his insights on the topsy turvy moves we're seeing in the bond markets as investors react to rate hikes this year, whether there's a disconnect between investors and what the Fed is signalling for 2024, and how the US Presidential Election is set to move markets. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

How often do you buy clothes? Well, the fast fashion industry has been deemed one of the most “polluting and wasteful industries in the world”. On this episode of Mind Your Business, Jasmine Tuan, Co-Founder of Cloop shares an inside look on how she is working to close the fashion loop.  Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Isolation is the “worst enemy” for not just seniors, but also for the younger old.  With the recent pandemic shifting a significant part of policy considerations towards how to better manage social connections within society, on this episode of Morning Shot, Paulin Straughan, Professor of Sociology (Practice) and Dean of Students at the Singapore Management University shares her insights on evolving notions of social engagement and what the future holds.  Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)