Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Chewing gum. Pencils. Blue Jeans. The name 'Tom'. What do all these seemingly random things have in common? Believe it or not: They are all banned somewhere. It seems like no matter where you go, there's always something surprising on the list of what's banned. Audrey and Ryan chat about some unconventional no-nos. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang  Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

In an era of heightened economic uncertainty and geopolitical pressures, CEO turnover in the APAC region has surged, with Singaporean companies facing unique challenges. Despite global efforts to increase gender diversity at the executive level, female representation among new CEOs in APAC remains alarmingly low. We speak with Shoon Lim, Global DEI Lead at Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA), to explore how Singapore can accelerate gender parity and reduce CEO turnover. Discover the underlying factors driving these trends and learn about the urgent steps companies must take to foster a more stable and inclusive leadership landscape. 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 its Mid-Year Crypto Crime Report, Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis says ransomware inflows have already surged to nearly US$460 million. Eric Jardine, Cybercrimes Research Lead, Chainalysis, reveals the extent of crypto crime levels this year compared to 2023; discusses emerging trends; and sheds light on how businesses are comping with ransomware attacks as well as whether law enforcement agencies and global blockchain data platforms are doing enough to disrupt illicit attempts. Presented and edited by Emaad Akhtar

As AI rapidly transforms the global workforce, businesses face a critical juncture: adapt or fall behind. Microsoft's 2024 Annual Work Trend Index, created in partnership with LinkedIn, reveals that while employees in Singapore are eager to harness AI's potential, many leaders are struggling to keep pace. In this interview, we dive into : -the report's key findings, -explore how AI is reshaping hiring practices, -the risks and opportunities of employees bringing their own AI tools to work, -Microsoft's latest innovations, the Copilot+ PCs, how they differ from emerging AI PCs, offering a glimpse into the future of work and Microsoft's role in leading this transformation. Here's our conversation with Paige Shi, Channel Sales Director, CSO, Asia Devices & Creativity, Microsoft Singapore. 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.

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to deliver the keynote address as she accepts her party’s historic nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Her speech will represent her most exacting test yet in a dizzying month that rocketed her to the threshold of an historic presidency that could reshape American politics. More broadly, she’s proposing to restore the elusive lightness and optimism to American life and to reclaim the concept of “freedom” from conservatives, encompassing everything from reproductive rights to new economic relief for the working and middle classes, to access to health care and safety from mass shootings. On this episode of Breakfast Special, Bryan DeAngelis, Partner & Head of the Washington Office at Penta Group shares his analysis, as the Democratic Party calls on Harris to ascend to the next level of the political stratosphere after advanced age ended President Joe Biden’s reelection bid. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Erin Schaff/The New York Times

We've all experienced this before: You're out for a meal with a group of friends, and the bill comes. How do you handle it when someone orders a steak and you just had a salad? Do you go for an even split, or do you request to pay for your own share? Audrey and Emaad share some expert tips on navigating those awkward moments, plus what to do when your friend picks a pricey restaurant.  Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Alex Morris, CEO, F/m Investments shares his insights on what markets and investors will be looking out for as Kamala Harris sets out a broad picture of her policy vision at the Democratic National Convention and why the better odds have Trump in favour even though Harris is leading in the polls. He also dives into latest developments in the technology sector and how big of a rate cut markets are pricing in as investors focus on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the annual Jackson Hole symposium this week.  Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Bernadette Tuazon/CNN

Like other sea turtles, hawksbill turtles are critically endangered due to the loss of nesting and feeding habitats, excessive egg collection, fishery-related mortality, pollution and coastal development. Currently, hawksbill turtles are protected by international agreements like the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and the Convention on Migratory Species. This level of international cooperation is essential to the conservation of hawksbills given their wide geographic range. In Singapore, a small few hawksbill turtles return to the shores during the nesting season between May and October every year. After hatching, these turtles essentially run as quickly as they can to the ocean before a predator can eat them, and then, they are “lost”. Lost, that is, as most would not see them again until they return as juveniles and subadults to their birth shores several years later. That gap of time is called the lost years and has proven to be a challenging life stage to study. On this episode of Climate Connections, hawksbill turtles researchers Assistant Professor Kim Hie Lim from NTU’s Asian School of the EnvironmentandRegine Tiong, PhD student at NTU share more about their DNA study that’s set to uncover some of the secrets behind lineages of hawksbill turtles that visit Singapore's shores and where they go to nest and forage after hatching. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Asian Geographic / NTU Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors & Smithsonian Channel YouTube

When it comes to the Fed, the debate is not about whether policymakers will cut rates in September, but is about how much they will cut. Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist, Lombard Odier, shares his views on how the rate cut would affect Asian markets, and how investors should position themselves in the region. Presented and produced by Yeap Junrong

Ever heard of "plogging?" It's a low-intensity but ecologically important activity that involves picking up litter while jogging or walking. It's a trend that first started in Sweden in 2016 and has also gained traction in Singapore. This is just one form of eco-friendly exercise that has been shown to mitigate the impact that one's physical activity, including nature-based exercise, has on the planet. Emaad and Audrey expand more on Breakfast Bites! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors