Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

As SMEs embrace AI to enhance productivity and innovation, Microsoft’s Copilot for SMEs programme is providing vital support, especially for businesses with limited resources. Through subsidies and tailored resources, the programme equips SMEs with tools for effective AI adoption, enabling them to stay competitive. But what challenges do SMEs face on their AI journey, and how can they best leverage these resources to succeed? We explore these questions with Joanna Lim, SMB Lead for Microsoft ASEA & Shawn Lee, Chief Operating Officer at Crestar.  Presented by Ryan Huang  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.

Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management discusses what investors should take away from the APEC summit's meeting between Chinese president Xi Jinping and outgoing US president Joe Biden. He also previews NVIDIA's earnings release, as well as encouraging data for October around China's economy. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang 

Howard Silverblatt, Senior Index Analyst, Product Management, S&P Dow Jones Indices shares his insights on whether fundamentals are set to change with policy changes that could set in when Donald Trump comes back into power. He also weighs in on the strength of the economy coming on the back of the latest earnings season. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images

The importance of multilateral cooperation has come into focus amid a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, as several high-profile summits take place over last and this week, including the G20 Summit, APEC Economic Leaders' Summit, and COP29. But, as it becomes increasingly challenging to imagine how Washington and Beijing’s relationship is set to turn as Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, how is the future world order looking when it comes to geoeconomics? And how will smaller countries like Singapore fare? On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Tan Khee Giap, Chairman, Singapore National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Leah Millis / Pool Photo via AP

A night-time cycling trend that started with four Chinese students riding 50km for soup dumplings blew out to a reported 100,000 to 200,000 people recently, jamming major roads, overwhelming a small tourist city and drawing the attention of authorities. Following that, Chinese officials imposed restrictions on bike hire after the huge gathering blocked a highway between Zhengzhou and Kaifeng. On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Lim Tai Wei, East Asian expert & Professor at Soka University shares his insights on the reasons behind concerns over this phenomenon. He also weighs in with a broader outlook on persistent youth unemployment in China and how Chinese youths should adjust their mindsets when it comes to job market expectations. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Ma Jian / VCG via Reuters

With the upcoming changes to retirement and re-employment ages, senior professionals possess a wealth of experience that can greatly benefit companies. However, sometimes they may face the risk of being sidelined during workforce reductions. To effectively leverage their skills and knowledge, companies should prioritise strategies that recognize the value of senior team members. What practical approaches can help organisations support these valuable employees and ensure they remain engaged while contributing meaningfully to the workforce? We will be speaking with an experienced senior, who believes in continuing to work beyond the traditional retirement age. He is Stephen Lin, Asian Regional Managing Partner of the Haines Centre for Strategic - who once led over 700 technicians in Singapore’s Navy before going on to guide global organisations in strategic management, exemplifying a deep commitment to leadership and transformation across sectors.  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.

From residential homes to award-winning commercial spaces, one homegrown interior design studio has built a strong reputation, winning international awards and expanding its reach across the region. The co-founder’s entrepreneurial journey is a testament to resilience and vision, with successful collaborations on major projects like the LVMH Fashion Group’s Bangkok office. Her story is one of perseverance, beginning in a modest one-room flat, and now shaping the future of design in the region. How do these early experiences continue to shape her leadership and vision for the studio’s growth? Here's our conversation with Renee Lim, Co-Founder, Lemonfridge Studio 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.

Several notable companies are set to release their earnings this week, including Walmart, Nvidia, Baidu and ST Engineering. Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore weighs in on what to look out for, and what’s in store for Singapore’s economy as we head closer to Christmas. Presented and edited by Audrey Siek Produced by Yeo Kaiting

Have you deleted any apps this year? As we close into the end of the year, let's into the year’s biggest mobile app trends. Stick around to find out if your favorite apps made the cut—or if they are hitting the chopping block for people around the world! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Daniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management discusses how investors are starting to scale back their bets on a mid-December rate cut, as well as how he is positioned for 2025 with the latest US election results. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang