Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek


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Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am.  Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.


OCT 22, 2024
22/10/24 - US Markets Wrap: Is it time for reflation trade? Is gold on your playbook?
Christine Short, Vice President of Research, Wall Street Horizon shares her insights on how economic activity has moved over the past week as investment banking picks up, and indicators to look out for as we close in on the US Presidential Election and FOMC meeting. And given the volatility, is gold on her playbook? Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 
09:58

OCT 22, 2024
22/10/24 - Bigger Pic: How much will Malaysia's Budget 2025 boost the economy?
Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior ASEAN Economist, OCBC discusses how Malaysia's Budget 2025 is a noble attempt at balancing economic priorities with political realities. She notes that the government remained committed to fiscal consolidation while boosting economic competitiveness and raising the standard of living; promises that were a part of its pre-budget statement. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
09:59

OCT 22, 2024
22/10/24 - Breakfast Bites: Answer the dreaded interview question: "Any questions for us?"
Job interviews. We've all been there! You've studied up and you've aced all the questions about yourself. But what about that final question: “Do you have any questions for us?” What do you say?  In this segment, Audrey and Ryan chat about a few questions you can ask to stand out and see if the job is the right fit for you! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
05:22

OCT 22, 2024
22/10/24 - Mind Your Business: Will it be easy to sell your HDB "White Flat" in the future?
HDB's latest innovation, the "white flats," offers future home buyers a blank canvas for interior customization, with no internal partition walls. This flexibility appeals to some, but others question whether the added costs of renovations and reconfigurations will impact the resale value of these homes in the long term. We delve into these concerns with a property veteran, Ismail Gafoor, CEO, PropNex Realty.  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.
14:12

OCT 22, 2024
22/10/24 - Morning Shot: Are current measures sufficient to ensure reliability of public transport?
Public transport fares should not be linked to service levels and disruptions. Singapore’s Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said that during his recent ministerial statement in Parliament on the East-West Line train disruption that occurred from 25th to 30th September, in response to Workers’ Party Gerald Giam’s question on whether this incident and service levels can be taken into consideration in the Public Transport Council’s fare review exercise. On this episode of Morning Shot, Walter Theseira, Associate Professor for the Economics Programme at Singapore University of Social Sciences shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Chong Jun Liang / ST
10:22

OCT 21, 2024
21/10/24 - Bigger Pic: Can't spell Goldilocks without "gold"
Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com discusses some of the key earnings to watch out for this week, including Tesla following its Robotaxi unveiling event of that widely disappointed investors. He also shares why gold is in a sweet spot with a perfect confluence of factors supporting prices to hit new highs. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
08:41

OCT 21, 2024
21/10/24 - Mind Your Business: From PSLE dismay to Pizza Boss - How one man revived a struggling brand after an early setback
What if a childhood setback could become the catalyst for a successful culinary journey? For the man behind the revitalization of Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza, that’s exactly what happened. Despite early challenges, he turned adversity into opportunity, transforming the brand from a struggling franchise into a beloved name in Singapore. How did he manage to turn things around, what lessons has he learned along the way, and what fuels his ambition in the competitive food industry? Here's our conversation with Mohamed Abdullah, CEO, Hobbs Holdings & Owner, Canadian 2-for-1 Pizza Singapore. 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.
10:05

OCT 21, 2024
21/10/24 - Morning Shot: How well will Malaysia's Budget 2025 boost the country's finances?
Top-earning Malaysians will soon be hit with higher expenses come next year, as the country’s government seeks to roll back on subsidies for RON95 petrol, education and healthcare, in a bid to free up monies for other purposes. This comes as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled Malaysia’s fifth consecutive record budget of RM421 billion (S$127.8 billion) on 18th October. The budget is also boosted by a RM13.5 billion increase, largely driven by salary revision bonuses that will raise civil servant pay for the first time in over a decade. But how effective will these measures be in balancing the country’s fiscal position and boosting the economy? On this episode of Morning Shot, Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief of The Straits Times and Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser at the Pacific Research Center of Malaysia & Senior Fellow of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: EPA-EFE/Malaysia’s Department of Information
15:45

OCT 21, 2024
21/10/24 - Biz-How-To: How to build a dream team without hiring
How can businesses strengthen their teams when budget constraints make hiring new talent difficult? As companies look for cost-effective ways to drive innovation, an expert in innovation coaching advises that fostering creativity and valuing diverse ideas within existing teams can unlock significant potential. Drawing on real-world experience advising major companies such as Singtel, FairPrice, GovTech, and even the Civil Service College, this expert offers practical strategies for building high-performing teams capable of achieving growth and adaptability - without the need to increase headcount. Here's our conversation with Eric Saint-Andre, lead strategy and innovation facilitator at ASA Advisory. 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.
10:41

OCT 21, 2024
21/10/24 - Breakfast Bites: We're dressing more casually for work. What's acceptable?
In a post-COVID working environment, many employees are taking to social media to say they are not sure about how to dress for work anymore. A lot of the trends seem to venture towards comfort, and especially with Gen Zs now entering the workforce; many didn’t experience work dress culture before the pandemic.  Tune in to find out how office fashion has changed and what the experts say you can (and can’t) get away with!  Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
06:20

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