Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Russia for the BRICS summit in Russia next month. This was revealed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on his recent trip to St Petersburg, Russia, ahead of Xi’s trip. Xi last visited Russia in March last year and Putin reciprocated with his own trip to China in October that year. The two leaders have since also met in Beijing in May, where Putin took the first foreign trip of his fifth presidential term, and in Kazakhstan in July. Where does China stand in promoting “balanced, objective and rational voices” to create conditions for an early ceasefire and a political settlement of the Ukraine war, and where are China-Russia ties headed? On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor from the Department of Political Science at the NUS Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: EPA-EFE

Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist, Invesco shares her expert take on the size of rate cut that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is likely to decide on on this week, risk that investors should be watching out for when the retail numbers are released tomorrow and whether there's a sign of weakness among consumers on big ticket purchases. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Getty Images

Today, Chinese around the world mark the Mid Autumn Festival. While we immediately think about mooncakes and drinking tea, there is so much more to the holiday. It’s a time for families to bond together while children play with lanterns, and we get to enjoy a full moon too. Find out the symbolism behind these activities 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

The increased awareness around getting better quality sleep has given rise to a multi-billion dollar slumber industry worldwide, with a plethora of wearable devices, mouth tapes, nostril expanders and jaw straps available to the public. But it has also given rise to "sleepmaxxers" - netizens who are obsessive about sleep and proudly display the extreme lengths they will go to in pursuit of better shut-eye - online. Experts warn that this kind of behaviour can have negative impacts on individuals, likening it to orthorexia, an obsessive fixation with healthy eating. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey get into the details on Breakfast Bites. 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 shares how gold prices are likely to trend further after hitting new record highs recently, as markets position for the Fed's first rate cut in 4 years. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

In a world where leadership is constantly tested, staying ahead requires more than just strategy - it demands vision and adaptability. For a leader who’s recently named Young Business Leader of the Year, success isn’t just about managing change, but driving it. Under her watch, her company has not only weathered economic challenges but has thrived, earning its third straight win as one of Singapore’s Best Managed Companies. How do you balance innovation with resilience in such a fast-evolving landscape? Here's our conversation with Adeline Sim, Chief Corporate Officer, HrnetGroup. 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.

The Pacific typhoon season highlights the pressing need for effective strategies to protect business travellers during natural disasters. In this episode of Biz-How-To, we explore the best practices for timely communication, emergency assistance, and disaster preparedness. Learn how to balance operational continuity with traveler safety, ensure financial readiness for disruptions, and coordinate global responses to safeguard your business from the next storm with Bala Selvam, Regional Security Manager, International SOS. 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.

Vijay Natarajan, Research Analyst, RHB Singapore, discusses what REIT investors should focus on in view of impending rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Amidst the growing influence of AI in education, a new platform is redefining the tutoring experience by combining elite tutors from prestigious institutions with a personal touch. By emphasising human interaction and integrating advanced technology, this innovative approach is setting new standards in education. We speak with a pair of siblings Cherry Goh, CEO, CTO, co-founders of Scholarly & Jerry Goh, CFO & Head of Designs and Head of Sales Division, Scholarly to discover how this platform is transforming the learning landscape and what exciting developments are on the horizon. 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.

The Festival of Ideas 2024, to be held from September 16-20, coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), gathering global experts, policymakers, and the public to engage in discussions about the most critical challenges of today. Spanning five days, the festival will explore a wide range of topics through lectures, panel discussions, and workshops, all aimed at generating transformative ideas for better governance. Among the sessions is a discussion on Social Protection and Early Childhood Development, focusing on how resilient social systems can safeguard welfare and human capital amidst global crises. We find out more as we speak with one of the panel speakers, Assistant Professor Saravana Ravindran, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)