Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

As vinyl continues its unexpected resurgence, a unique collaboration in Singapore is set to push the boundaries of how music is experienced.  A well-known vinyl store is preparing to launch a Listening Lab in partnership with Creative Technology. This space promises to bring together the warm, analog charm of vinyl with cutting-edge audio technology, offering listeners an unparalleled experience.  We dive into the journey of Retrocrates, their collaboration with Creative Technologies, and how this partnership is shaping the future of music listening in Singapore with Clifford Yeo, Owner, Retrocrates & Sean Lee, Senior Marketing Specialist, Creative Technology. 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.

Since the US Federal Reserve officially kicked off a rate-cutting cycle, analysts have weighed in to say that China and other Asian economies are likely to see more room to carry out easing policies and boost growth. The US Federal Reserve announced a cut of its benchmark borrowing rate by half a percentage point, bringing its range to between 4.75 and 5 per cent in light of the progress on inflation and the balance of risks. How much impact will it have on China's ongoing economic growth and market stability, as the world's second-largest economy remains on a growth track with a slew of policy measures set to further boost the rebound? On this episode of Morning Shot, Erica Tay, Director of Macro Research at Maybank shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Bloomberg

Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist, Morningstar Research Services shares his insights on the good tailwinds coming on the back of the Fed's recent jumbo-sized rate cut, prospective inflationary pressures, rotation into small caps, and why the utilities sector doesn't look that appealing to him.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Adobe Images

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive maternity and infant care industry, innovation alone isn’t enough. Businesses must also protect their unique ideas to stay ahead of competitors. For one brand, navigating early design challenges and safeguarding their products with intellectual property (IP) has been key to transforming from a local SME to a global leader. Now present in over 25 markets, it is recognized for its strategic use of IP to fuel growth, winning the WIPO-IPOS IP for Innovation Award. How did they leverage IP to protect their brand and what lessons can entrepreneurs take from their journey? We speak with Yvon Bock, Founder & CEO, Hegen & Leon Bock, Co-founder & COO, Hegen on their IP protection journey. Presented by Ryan Huang , 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.

Yujun Lin, CEO of Interactive Brokers Singapore discusses how markets will price in the future policy settings by the Federal Reserve after last week's jumbo rate cut. He also shares what will drive market volatility in the coming months. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

As AI becomes more deeply integrated into payment systems, it not only offers cutting-edge tools for fraud detection but also opens the door to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. With ransomware and AI-driven payment fraud on the rise, businesses are under pressure to strengthen their defences. In this episode of Biz-How-To, we dive into the emerging threats posed by AI-powered cybercrime and explore how businesses can safeguard their payment processes, adapt to evolving security standards, and navigate the complex landscape of AI innovation, with Yew Kuann Cheng, Regional Vice President, PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) Asia Pacific. 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, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

The Body Mass Index, or BMI, is something that has been used for over 100 years as an indicator of healthy weight and good health. But now, there is a growing call for people to dump this metric altogether. Some doctors are saying that it’s not accurate, and it oversimplifies complex aspects of health. Find out a better alternative with Audrey, Ryan and Emaad. 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 World Cleanup Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey delve into some unique initiatives companies around the world have embarked on to minimize or eliminate food waste! Tune in to Breakfast Bites to find out more! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Chang Wei Liang, DBS FX and credit strategist discusses why there could be further support for many Asian currencies with a softer USD, especially for Japan and India.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

In our intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we speak with a father-son duo about the past, present, and future of their company, founded in 1980. From its origins as a small construction firm to its current status as a multi-faceted enterprise in real estate and investment, discover how this 44-year-old business honors its family legacy while adapting to change. We explore how they’ve maintained core values while seizing new opportunities, their vision for the future as leadership transitions to the next generation, and how they balance tradition with innovation to ensure long-term success. Here's our conversation with Goh Yeow Lian, Executive Chairman and Managing Director, Wee Hur Holdings & Goh Wee Ping, Chief Executive Officer, Wee Hur Capital  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.