Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

If you're reading this, chances are you have been on several first dates.  These occasions can be exciting, but also daunting, when you aren't sure of the direction the date is going in. And that is sometimes down to the line of questioning that both parties adopt. The CNBC team compiled a list of THREE questions you should never ask on a first date. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss whether they agree or disagree with this list! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

David Dietze, Managing Principal at Peapack Private shares his insights on how markets are responding to the attack by Iran on Israel; potential effects of the strikes at America's East and Gulf Coast ports, with a dive into FedEx and UPS; and how he would advice clients to position themselves in Q4 2024. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Avishag Shaar-Yashuv/The New York Times, Ryan Collerd/AP

By the first half of the 2030s, the number of citizen deaths in Singapore could exceed births if current trends continue.  In 2023, there were 24,726 citizen deaths, a 40 per cent jump from 17,691 deaths in 2014. In contrast, citizen births fell over the same time period, with 2023 seeing 28,877 such births, a 13 per cent fall from 33,193 in 2014. On this episode of Morning Shot, Shannon Ang, Assistant Professor from the School of Social Sciences at NTU shares his insights on how far-reaching the consequences might be. Presented by: Audrey Siek  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ST File 

Christopher Wong, South East Asia Portfolio Strategist, at Fidelity International discusses the top investment themes for Q4, including why China and Japan markets are top of the list to watch. He also shares what investors should rotate out of and how to reposition their portfolios. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Do you know how many apps you have on your smartphone? In Singapore, where the average smartphone user has around 115 apps, managing daily tasks can quickly become overwhelming, especially when it comes to vehicle ownership. With numerous responsibilities like tracking road tax, insurance, and maintenance, many motorists find themselves juggling multiple platforms. Addressing this challenge, one company has created a super app that consolidates all vehicle-related services into one convenient platform. We find out more on how this homegrown platform is transforming the way Singaporeans manage their vehicles with Jake Ler, Chief Marketing Officer of Motorist. 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.

Following nine months of negotiations, world leaders have agreed on a landmark “Pact for the Future” at the UN General Assembly's Summit of the Future in New York. The Pact consists of 56 Actions designed to "turbocharge" the SDGs, but in particular to speed progress on issues around peace and security, global governance, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth and future generations. This comes amid mounting criticism over the United Nation’s its failures to stop wars and hold to account those who violate its charter. What can be done to make the organisation more relevant and effective on the global stage? On this episode of Morning Shot, Thomas G Weiss, Presidential Professor Emeritus for Political Science, The City University of New York Graduate Center shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Eduardo Munoz/ Reuters

The world celebrates the grace and strength of ballet! It’s World Ballet Day, and we will be diving into the incredible discipline and training it takes to make it to the stage. Plus, we’ll talk about the oldest performing ballerina - your mind will be blown when you hear how old she was! Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

On International Translation Day, Emaad takes Ryan and Audrey down memory lane and shares examples of famous world leaders who made verbal gaffes as a result of their unintentional mistranslations on the part of their interpreters. Have a listen! 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 discusses why Japanese markets are starting the week negatively, as traders price in a surprise win by Shigeru Ishiba as the next Prime Minister. She also looks at how this week's closely watched US jobs report will steer sentiment.

From grappling with childhood anxiety to turning fear into his greatest asset, the story of our business leader on Mind Your Business today, is a testament to the power of personal growth. His journey from almost quitting his first tech job to becoming a leader at global tech giants like Microsoft and Autodesk demonstrates how overcoming adversity can lead to unexpected success. What lessons can he share about embracing change, and how can these insights help others thrive in a world of constant disruption? Here's our conversation with Haresh Khoobchandani, VP, APAC & Japan, Autodesk. 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, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.