Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

AI is rapidly evolving from a futuristic concept to a core component of today’s business strategies. Generative AI, in particular, is revolutionizing industries by reshaping roles, enhancing workflows, and sparking new innovations. As more companies adopt AI-driven solutions, the demand for AI-related skills is skyrocketing. So, how can individuals and businesses upskill themselves in this transformative field and prepare for an AI-powered future? Here's our conversation with Amos Tan, Chief Core Skills Officer, NTUC Learning Hub. 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.

In the wake of the pandemic, Singapore’s nightlife scene is at a crossroads. With the founders, who are former competitors, of iconic venues joining forces to create a first-of-its-kind all-in-one entertainment venue where you can work, dine and play high above Marina Bay, they aim to tackle the challenges of the current market while meeting the diverse needs of modern consumers. Can this new $12 million venture successfully revitalise Singapore’s nightlife and the entertainment sector? Here's our conversation with Joshua Schwartz, Co-Founder and CEO, Centre of the Universe (C.O.T.U) & Phillip Poon, Co-Founder, Centre of the Universe (C.O.T.U) and Nightlife Expert. 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.

Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, UOB discusses the trajectory of oil and gold prices amid escalating Middle East tensions; whether China's latest set of stimulus measures will trigger a economic turnaround; the implications of US port strikes on the Fed's fight against inflation; and what this all means for the US dollar. Produced/Presented: Yeap Jun Rong

Singapore’s former transport minister S Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months in jail, after he was convicted of five charges, including obtaining gifts worth over S$400,000 over seven years, from two businessmen he considered his friends, as well as for obstructing justice. The sentencing comes more than a year after details of the probe by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau first came to light, and 10 months after Iswaran was first charged in court. On this episode of Morning Shot, Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law from the Yong Pung How School of Law at Singapore Management University analyses the implications of this case on the public service, as well as the PAP. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Chua Meng Choon Photo credits: ST/Gavin Foo

Studies have shown that moving your facial muscles to form a smile (even if you fake it) generates positive emotions enhances your mood! Give it a try and see for yourself - no better time to experiment than on World Smile Day! Keep smiling! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President of independent financial research firm, CappThesis shares his expectations on unemployment data set to be released this week, implications of current events on the Fed's inflation fight, movements in the commodity space and whether the S&P 500 is likely to reach new highs at the end of this year. Presented by: Yeap Junrong Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Joseph Sroka, Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder, NovaPoint Capital shares his insights on the implications of a slew of bad news including Hurricane Helene and port workers strike across the East and Gulf Coasts; positivity surrounding AI stocks, as well as upcoming employment and non-farm payrolls data expected in the coming days. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: AP/Ramon Espinosa, Bloomberg

Zane Aw, Research Analyst, Phillip Securities Research discusses how much more upside the Straits Times Index has for the rest of the year. He also reviews the top winners and losers so far, and what will likely drive the STI further. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

About 180,000 chimpanzees, gorillas and bonobos could be directly or indirectly threatened by current and future mining projects for these transition metals, particularly in West Africa. With the world focusing its attention on clean energy transition, a boom in African mining activity is expected as critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel and cobalt are needed for clean energy technologies such as wind turbines and electric cars. This surge in demand is driving destruction of tropical rainforests which are critical habitats for Africa’s great apes. In a recent study, researcher Jessica Junker and a team of scientists found that the overlap between mining exploration and preparation areas and important ape habitats was particularly high in West Africa, especially Guinea. On this episode of Climate Connections, lead author of the study, Jessica Junker, Researcher, Re:wild shares her insights on the delicate balance.  Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Re:wild Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Are you a workaholic, or just a hard worker? Tune in as we break down the signs of workaholism and why it’s crucial to set boundaries between your job and your personal life. Audrey, Emaad and Ryan talk about expert tips on how to reclaim your time to start living a more balanced, fulfilling life. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors