Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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.

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.