Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Singapore’s former transport minister S Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months in jail, after he was convicted of five charges, including obtaining gifts worth over S$400,000 over seven years, from two businessmen he considered his friends, as well as for obstructing justice. The sentencing comes more than a year after details of the probe by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau first came to light, and 10 months after Iswaran was first charged in court. On this episode of Morning Shot, Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law from the Yong Pung How School of Law at Singapore Management University analyses the implications of this case on the public service, as well as the PAP. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Chua Meng Choon Photo credits: ST/Gavin Foo

Studies have shown that moving your facial muscles to form a smile (even if you fake it) generates positive emotions enhances your mood! Give it a try and see for yourself - no better time to experiment than on World Smile Day! Keep smiling! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President of independent financial research firm, CappThesis shares his expectations on unemployment data set to be released this week, implications of current events on the Fed's inflation fight, movements in the commodity space and whether the S&P 500 is likely to reach new highs at the end of this year. Presented by: Yeap Junrong Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Joseph Sroka, Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder, NovaPoint Capital shares his insights on the implications of a slew of bad news including Hurricane Helene and port workers strike across the East and Gulf Coasts; positivity surrounding AI stocks, as well as upcoming employment and non-farm payrolls data expected in the coming days. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: AP/Ramon Espinosa, Bloomberg

Zane Aw, Research Analyst, Phillip Securities Research discusses how much more upside the Straits Times Index has for the rest of the year. He also reviews the top winners and losers so far, and what will likely drive the STI further. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

About 180,000 chimpanzees, gorillas and bonobos could be directly or indirectly threatened by current and future mining projects for these transition metals, particularly in West Africa. With the world focusing its attention on clean energy transition, a boom in African mining activity is expected as critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel and cobalt are needed for clean energy technologies such as wind turbines and electric cars. This surge in demand is driving destruction of tropical rainforests which are critical habitats for Africa’s great apes. In a recent study, researcher Jessica Junker and a team of scientists found that the overlap between mining exploration and preparation areas and important ape habitats was particularly high in West Africa, especially Guinea. On this episode of Climate Connections, lead author of the study, Jessica Junker, Researcher, Re:wild shares her insights on the delicate balance.  Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Re:wild Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Are you a workaholic, or just a hard worker? Tune in as we break down the signs of workaholism and why it’s crucial to set boundaries between your job and your personal life. Audrey, Emaad and Ryan talk about expert tips on how to reclaim your time to start living a more balanced, fulfilling life. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Celebrating 25 years of pioneering child-centred therapy, a leading paediatric therapy centre in Singapore has unveiled a new 10,000 square feet Centre of Excellence in Bukit Merah, which is about the size of 3 and a half tennis courts. Known for its holistic approach to early childhood intervention, the centre offers therapy beyond clinic walls, reaching into homes and schools to support children with special needs. As part of its milestone, the centre has also launched NIVAA, a cutting-edge health tech platform connecting families with qualified professionals for home-based therapy and tutoring. How will these innovations shape the future of paediatric therapy in Singapore? Here's our conversation with Dr. Suvi Pitkola, Founder and Director, Kaleidoscope Therapy Centre. 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.

Paul Benson, Head of Systematic Fixed Income at Insight Investment, BNY Investments, discusses how the current backdrop supports the opportunity for investors to diversify their portfolios through Fallen Angels, which are bonds that have had an investment-grade rating due to the issuer's weakened condition. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

As cities expand and populations rise across Asia, infrastructure development is becoming more critical, with demand expected to reach US$1.7 trillion by 2030. To meet these challenges, a new innovation hub in Singapore is spearheading advancements in construction technology, collaboration, and talent development. How will this initiative shape the future of the built environment and drive innovation in the sector? We find out from Luke Wu, Managing Director of The GEAR by Kajima. 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.