Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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)

Mark Newton, CMT, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors dives into motivation behind the optimism and market tailwinds at the moment, how the latest data is driving some short term fear, as well as what is on his playbook going into the rest of the year. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Are you superstitious? When it comes to bad luck, this day is pervasive in Western culture as a day to be cautious. Even believers can’t quite explain why – and it dates back to the 19th century when the tales of misfortune came about.  Audrey, Emaad and Ryan chat about different popular superstitions around the world; specifically some that revolve around money. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Platinum group metals (PGM) - a group of precious metals - such as platinum, palladium and rhodium, are traditionally recovered through underground and open pit mining within a linear economy, where the ore is mined, transformed into products and then disposed of as waste at the end of their lives. These metals are often used in catalytic converters for cars, buses, trucks, and other industrial processes.  However, the process of mining for these precious metals could directly or indirectly lead to environmental impacts including deforestation, water pollution, and habitat destruction. With the aim of creating a circular economy while fulfilling the high demand for these finite precious resources in a sustainable way - one company called BR Metals is recovering these metals from metal scraps and reintroducing them into the supply chain. On this episode of Climate Connections, Frank Chen, Founder & Managing Director, BR Metals shares more about how his company is recovering precious metals from car scraps and his latest ventures into the gold and silver space. BR Metals was also crowned Champion in the Business For Good category at this year’s Brands for Good Awards. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Photo credits: BR Metals Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Brenda Vingiello, Chief Investment Officer, Sand Hill Global Advisors shares her insights on how the US Presidential Election is impacting movements in the markets, how the Trump trade is set to pan out in the coming months, rate cut expectations, as well as on portfolio basis, whether she'd be leaning towards the small and mid-cap space away from tech. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ABC News

Rana Gupta, Senior Portfolio Manager, India Equity Specialist, Manulife Investment Management discusses how the Digital, Deglobalisation, Decarbonization, Demography, and Deficit reduction themes are creating scalable and sustainable growth opportunities. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Two very contrasting visions of America were on display during the first and possibly only presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump.  Debate night encapsulated the gambles that each candidate is taking in this hotly contested campaign, covering a wide range of key policy issues including the economy, abortion rights, immigration, Russian war in Ukraine, among others.  But the question is, who has a better read on the American psyche eight weeks before the final ballots are cast? On this episode of Morning Shot, we splice up what went down at the Harris-Trump showdown with: - Lester Munson, Non-resident fellow from the United States Studies Centre at University of Sydney and Adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins University - Bhagyashree Garekar, US Bureau Chief from The Straits Times Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Doug Mills/The New York Times

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

A 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.

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