Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Different demographics invest in cryptocurrency for different reasons. Some use it as an investment strategy, others use it to buy NFTs and the list goes on. Raks Sondhi, Managing Director, Independent Reserve who's company carried out the Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index survey 2022 provides us with specifics to allow us to more closely and concretely examine Singaporean and global sentiments surrounding cryptocurrency.

In today's TheBreakfast Brief, with growth perspectives dampening more people are selling off their stocks. Tech companies continue to be closely monitored by economists as many are taking a more cautious and selective approach to hiring. China's economic growth is down to single digits while the US dollar continues to strengthen.

Despite public disapproval, China believes it's zero Covid policy will help save lives and help China continue to be productive. But with businesses in Shanghai and Beijing not operating, economists are keeping a close eye on its economy. The team also discusses former security chief John Lee as Hong Kong's new chief executive, and what impact his leadership will have on international affairs and public freedom. Tan Dawn Wei, China Bureau Chief, The Straits Times tells us more. Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-produced with Money FM 89.3 - like us and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Asian Insider newsletter. Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/JoVb SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/

The optical solutions/lens manufacturing industry's importance is often overlooked, namely the research that goes into it to provide many of us the luxury of clear vision. We speak to Yagen Moshe, Global CEO, Shamir who's company is one of the world's leading international experts in optics, ranked among the ten leading companies in the world in the field. He also shares with us how passion, experience and ambition is integral to grow your business. 01:21 Origin of Shamir Optical Industry 02:49 Optical solutions/lens manufacturing industry 03:51 Role of Technology 05:32 Adapting to different needs 08:00 Leading the company 11:03 Shamir's role in F1

In today's TheBreakfast Brief, in Singapore an ABSD of 35% imposed on any transfer of residential property into a living trust. Inflation data in US and China continue to go up. The race for presidency in the Philippines between Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Leni Robredo continues  Amongst all this, U.S. President Joe Biden will host a summit with ASEAN leaders to discuss regional and international subjects, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the worsening political crisis in Myanmar.

To stay ahead of the curve many companies are implementing digital initiatives to reach specific demographics through social media. Caleb Sim, Chief Executive Officer, Tres and GENIA tells us the importance of these initiatives through one of his experiences with Auston Institute of Management. However, he also tells us about how having a strong foundation, message, and clear demographic are vital elements to optimize the use of social media platforms for advertising. 

Shekhar Jaiswal, Head of Equity Research, RHB Singapore discusses the significance of the government's move to close the loophole on slapping 35% ABSD on residential property transfers into a living trust, and his takeaways from the earnings season so far.  

Why are former US intelligence officers asking Ukraine to stop 'boasting' about the support from US forces? How will the demise of the Roe v. Wade abortion rights affect tech companies? Cambodian minister Kao Kim Hourn has said that US President Joe Biden should ‘treat Asean leaders with respect’ and spend 'useful time' with them to improve ties. Will this affect the upcoming US-ASEAN summit? This week on the Washington Report, we speak to Nirmal Ghosh, US Bureau Chief, The Straits Times to help us answer these questions. Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-produced with Money FM 89.3 - like us and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Asian Insider newsletter. Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/JoVb SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/

Synopsis: This podcast series is based on selected chapters from a book, detailing Singapore’s experience battling the Covid-19 pandemic. The book - written by journalists of The Straits Times and edited by ST’s executive editor Sumiko Tan - is titled In This Together: Singapore's Covid-19 Story and is available in major bookstores now. Details online: https://www.stbooks.sg/ In this fourth of six instalments, ST's executive editor Sumiko Tan looks back at the lessons Singapore learnt from fighting the pandemic. Two, in particular, stood out: The need to quickly adapt its policies as more was known about the coronavirus in the first half of 2020, and how being prepared helped its fight. Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended) 02:18 Two biggest lessons that Singapore's government learnt from the pandemic 04:25 Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong reflects on the U-turn on wearing masks 05:03 Then-Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on the importance of changing national direction when assumptions are no longer valid 06:20 Minister Lawrence Wong says the multi-ministry task force was guided by science but had to be flexible 09:00 The big bet on buying vaccines early during the coronavirus outbreak 14:53 Lessons on how to tweak future lockdowns 15:25 Using Covid-19 as a rehearsal for the Big One that is yet to come, the dreaded Disease X Produced by: Sumiko Tan (sumiko@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim Edited by: Hadyu Rahim Follow Singapore's War On Covid podcast series here: Channel: https://str.sg/wuJa Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/wu3n Spotify: https://str.sg/wuJy SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Sumiko Tan's stories: https://str.sg/Jbhe --- Discover more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 The Usual Place: https://str.sg/wEr7u In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt COE Watch: https://str.sg/iTtE Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m Hard Tackle: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX --- ST Podcast website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Special edition series: True Crimes Of Asia (6 eps): https://str.sg/i44T The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Get The Straits Times' app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX #stcovidbook