Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Glenn Thum, Senior Research Analyst, Phillip Securities Research discusses the bright spots behind DBS Bank's Q2 earnings, the potential impact of Fed rate cuts on margins, as well as the appointment of DBS Banker Tan Su Shan to succeed CEO Piyush Gupta in March 2025.

What's your favourite memory of National Day?  For many, it’s the much anticipated National Day Parade! Some of those great memories have been captured in a children's picture book, very aptly named “Let’s Celebrate NDP!” The book pays tribute to the dedicated men and women who make the NDP so memorable every year, as well as the rich traditions and history of our nation.  On this episode of Breakfast Special, Sharon Koh, Author of “Let's Celebrate NDP!” and Lewis Soh, Co-Editor of “Let's Celebrate NDP!” and Manpower Officer of the 2nd Singapore Infantry Brigade at Singapore Armed Forces share their insights on putting together the book, as well as their personal memories of NDP. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: Let's Celebrate NDP! Music credits: NDP

What are your priorities in life?  Well, around three in five youths in Singapore are satisfied with their lives, with a majority of them prioritising their careers and financial security over goals like getting married. That’s according to Singapore’s first longitudinal study on young people, titled Youth Study on Transitions and Evolving Pathways in Singapore (Youth Steps) - a collaboration between the National Youth Council (NYC) and the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Social Lab at the National University of Singapore.  Youth Steps followed more than 3,000 Singaporeans aged between 17 and 24 from 2017 to 2022, exploring their life satisfaction, key aspirations and priorities as they moved from adolescence to adulthood. On this episode of Morning Shot, one of the principal investigators of the first tranche of Youth STEPS, Dr Chew Han Ei, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies shares insights on the study. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: ST File Music credits: NDP

As we celebrate our beautiful nation’s 59th birthday, the Breakfast Show presenters put each other to the test! Ryan, Emaad and Audrey play some trivia games that’s all about our sunny island. How well did you do? Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

In light of National Day, there's a lot of focus on what makes Singapore unique. Yes, we've got our food, our own way of speaking, and our aim to come first in class in many aspects. But there’s one particular aspect of Singapore that is truly unique to us! Like panda diplomacy is specific to China, we have a similar concept with our national flower - the orchid. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about the power of building friendship and goodwill with our friends. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Darren Ng, Deloitte Singapore Transaction Advisory Services Partner, discusses how the return of REIT listings could spell brighter days ahead for Singapore, which only saw 1 IPO in the first half of the year. However, intense competition from regional bourses will keep regulators on their toes in finding new ways to attract listings. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang 

Chris Weston, Head Of Research at Pepperstone shares his insights on the turnaround following the worst dip in years, how he is approaching the markets in recent times given the volatility, movements in the semiconductor and high-tech space, as well as the Yen. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: AP Photo/ Richard Drew

Birthdays mean the world to children - a means to celebrate with friends, eat lots of cake and partake in fun activities. While this may still be the case for some in adulthood, there is no doubt that age gives us renewed perspective on birthdays as an occasion to spend precious time with and be grateful for the presence of those most near and dear to us. Irrespective of where on the life spectrum you fall, birthday remain special days. So special, in fact, that many cultures around the world have their own unique rituals. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share what some of these are, and also reveal the most popular birthday month (in the United States at least!) Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek  Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Just hours after the much anticipated decision was made public, US Vice President Kamala Harris held a maiden rally together with her newly announced running mate, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, to what was an energetic Democratic crowd in Philadelphia. This ends Harris' two-week sprint to vet, interview and choose a candidate to go against Republican nominee and former president Donald Trump, and his choice for vice-president, Ohio senator JD Vance.  The presentation of the Harris-Walz ticket before an adoring estimated 12,000 strong crowd begins the next chapter in one of the most turbulent periods in modern American politics. On this episode of Morning Shot, Suzanne Chod, Professor of Political Science at North Central College and Charles Lipson, Professor Emeritus from the Department of Political Science at University of Chicago share their insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: Erin Schaff/The New York Times

Every business and organisation grapples with waste disposal, and a significant portion of that waste is often wet – food scraps, coffee grounds, and other organic materials. Disposing of this wet waste can be expensive and environmentally unfriendly. But what if there was a way to turn this trash into a treasure trove of clean energy and valuable resources? This is the revolutionary approach championed by a Singapore-based company at the forefront of sustainable waste management. To explore their innovative technology that's transforming how we handle wet waste and paving the way for a more sustainable future, we speak with Tan Wee Han, CEO & Founder, Altent Renewables - a startup developing the most efficient solution to turn wet waste into clean fuels.  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.