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.
SEP 12, 2024
12/09/24 - Breakfast Bites: Sitting for too long? You may suffer from Dead Butt Syndrome!What do sitting in an office chair, on an airplane or in a car for a prolonged period have in common?
They could all lead to Dead Butt Syndrome!
Also known as gluteal amnesia, this condition can arise when the muscles in your backside become so weak from inactivity that they seem to forget how to function.
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey reveal a couple of simple experiments you can conduct to find out whether you have it, and how you can effectively activate your glutes!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Edited by Emaad Akhtar
Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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SEP 12, 2024
12/09/24 - Mind Your Business: A world’s first handheld device is revolutionizing ear tube surgery for everyone, especially childrenA new handheld device is set to address a significant challenge in treating Otitis Media with Effusion (OME), a common condition causing hearing loss in children.
Traditional ear tube surgeries, often requiring general anaesthesia and complex equipment, can be inaccessible, especially in under-resourced areas.
This innovative technology simplifies the procedure, offering a more accessible and less invasive solution.
Developed by Dr Lynne Lim, Founder, CEO, NousQ (a medtech startup), and a Senior Consultant Surgeon, Lynne Lim Ear Nose Throat and Hearing Centre it represents a major advancement in making critical paediatric treatments more feasible worldwide.
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.
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SEP 11, 2024
11/09/24 - Bigger Picture: How might the Trump Harris election debate impact markets?Willie Keng speaks to Ritesh Ganeriwal, Head of Investment and Advisory, Syfe about what traders and investors will focus on during the US election debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump; the impact of Apple's latest launch event on its earnings and share price; China's deflationary worries and the repercussions for the economy, corporate earnings and equities; as well as how investors should position their portfolios.
Presented & Produced by Willie Keng
Edited by Emaad Akhtar
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SEP 11, 2024
11/09/24 - US Markets Wrap: Could the equity markets see some volatility coming on the back of the Presidential debate later today?Phillip Streible, Chief Market Strategist, Blue Line Futures shares his insights on market volatility following the US Presidential Debate between Harris and Trump, what investors should be looking out for in terms of supply disruptions with Tropical Storm Francine potentially hitting nine major oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, and how might inflation indicators affect the price of gold and other precious metals in the near term?
Presented by: Willie Keng
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Getty Images
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08:27
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SEP 11, 2024
11/09/24 - Mind Your Business (Exclusive) : FairPrice Group’s major business direction - NutritionHere’s an exclusive news for Money FM 89.3 listeners, who get to hear this first: FairPrice Group, Singapore’s leading food retailer and social enterprise, is launching a groundbreaking series of nutrition-focused campaigns aimed at enhancing community health.
This major initiative follows the recent launch of their FairPrice City Square Mall, which features a lower carbon footprint and a zero food waste policy.
We look at the eco features of the mall and explore how FPG’s new nutrition programs are set to transform healthy eating habits across Singapore with Vipul Chawla, Group CEO, FairPrice Group.
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.
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SEP 11, 2024
11/09/24 - Morning Shot: Singapore passes landmark Platform Workers Bill to enhance rights for ride-hail & delivery gig workersSingapore has just passed a new Platform Workers Bill - aimed at ramping up protection for platform workers such as delivery riders and private-hire and taxi drivers.
They will see higher Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions to support their housing and retirement adequacy, work injury compensation and representation in union-like associations.
The increased CPF contributions will gradually match those of salaried employees. This will be mandatory for platform workers aged 30 or younger in 2025, and optional for those who are older.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Jean See, Director for Freelancers & Self-Employed at NTUC and Nominated Member of Parliament shares her insights.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: ST File
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SEP 11, 2024
11/09/24 - Breakfast Bites: 30% of us only use our phones to pay for stuff. Is cash still king?What is your favourite way to pay for something nowadays? New research by Xero reveals that Singapore’s younger generations are leading the shift to digital payments... with 30% of Singapore consumers only carrying their mobile phones to pay when shopping.
Audrey and Emaad talk about the pros and cons of digital payments versus cash.
Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar
Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek
Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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SEP 10, 2024
10/09/24 - US Markets Wrap: How much agility is needed to face up to upsized moves in the markets, especially in tech?Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist, Miller Tabak shares his insights on investors' agility as the technology sector surfs through a topsy turvy wave that sent markets up and down in recent weeks, small-cap and large-cap stocks have jockeyed back and forth for leadership during the third quarter, as well as expectations on what to expect from the the upcoming FOMC meeting.
Presented by: Willie Keng
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Getty Images
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SEP 10, 2024
10/09/24 - Bigger Picture: The upcoming US election's impact on global marketsFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's highly anticipated speech next week could shape expectations for future U.S. interest rate cuts starting in September.
Now, with elections coming up and potential rate cuts around the corner, how will this impact global markets for the year?
Steve Brice, who is the Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered, speaks to Willie Keng on the opportunities that investors can look out for.
Presented & Produced by Willie Keng
Edited by Audrey Siek
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08:43
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SEP 10, 2024
10/09/24 - Breakfast Bites: Video games - how might they influence the US election?Historically, US presidential candidates have leveraged the power of television ad campaigns, mass rallies and in more recent times, social media, to garner attention from voters ahead of an election.
But did you ever think video games could play a role too?
Well, believe it or not, they are. Video games have surfaced as an unlikely means for politicians to access valuable younger demographics of potential voters.
As the race to 2024 election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris heats up, it is the former who holds the edge on this front.
Emaad and Audrey break it down on Breakfast Bites.
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Edited by Emaad Akhtar
Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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