Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

When you have time alone for meals, what do you do to pass the time? Do you sit quietly and enjoy your food, or do you usually put on Netflix or your favourite show? A lot of us choose to put a show or movie on; and turns out the habit can impact our diet, like overeating and eating mindlessly. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad chat about the kinds of shows that make us eat more. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

A new environmental movement is gathering pace: “Nature Positive”. The concept of "Nature Positive" envisages a planet where the current rapid loss of biodiversity is halted and reversed, and nature is restored. Since the term was coined in 2020 amid negotiations for the Global Biodiversity Framework under the Convention on Biological Diversity, world leaders, businesses and civil society have rallied behind the ambition. With calls for action growing stronger, there’s an increasing recognition that reversing biodiversity is critical for combating the global climate crisis, preventing future pandemics of zoonotic origin, addressing water and food insecurity, as well as supporting sustainable and equitable development. In December 2022, the goal of halting and reversing biodiversity loss by 2030 was codified in the mission of the landmark Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Its adoption under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity has been described as the ‘Paris moment’ for nature.  However, experts warn that vigilance is needed to prevent the concept of a Nature Positive world being threatened by greenwashing, with some pledges lacking the rigorous scientific framework needed to achieve real impacts. On this episode of Climate Connections, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School shares his insights on nature positivity and what companies should consider in order to avoid falling into the greenwashing trap. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Nature Positive Initiative Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

For those that experience the uncomfortable effects that regular coffee can present - jitters, anxiety, sleeping issues - the decaffeinated can be an attractive-sounding alternative. But given that the two most common methods used to make decaf coffee use chemicals, is it really safe to consume? Emaad and Ryan discuss whether the chemicals used in the decaf process are dangerous, and whether chemical-free coffee remains an option. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang  Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Christine Short, Vice President of Research at Wall Street Horizon shares her insights on the patchy data of late, observations on how consumers are spending and whether all of that will weigh down on business in the coming quarter. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Ritesh Ganeriwal, Head of Investment and Advisory, Syfe discusses how investors should navigate the current volatility and how concerned they should be around a recession. He also shares why bonds are looking more attractive in the current environment. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Device management app Mobile Guardian was recently removed from all students’ personal learning devices after a global cybersecurity breach affected about 13,000 secondary school students from 26 secondary schools in Singapore. It’s an application that enables parents to manage students’ device usage by restricting applications or websites and screen time. These students had their devices wiped remotely by the perpetrator, leaving many worried as the GCE O’Level exams are nearing.  Since then, the Education Ministry has been able to fully restore information on personal learning devices that were backed up on the cloud, but a small fraction of devices where information stored locally was not backed up, and hence not recoverable. On this episode of Morning Shot, Benjamin Ang, Senior Fellow, Head of Centre of Excellence for National Security & Head of Digital Impact Research at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies shares his insights on how such incidents can be better mitigated, and how safeguards and recovery procedures can be beefed up. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ST / Chua Kee Siong

Singapore is emerging as a global leader in cancer research, with a strong focus on genomics and personalised treatments. We want to explore how local innovation is transforming cancer care with a pioneering healthtech company that has developed a groundbreaking multi-cancer early detection tool. Dr Min-Han Tan, Founder, CEO and Medical Director, Lucence shares how they are collaborating with physicians, impacting patient lives, and shaping the future of cancer treatment. We'll also examine the broader economic implications of Singapore's biomedical industry. 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.

Joey Chew, Head of Asia FX Research at HSBC discusses which Asian currencies are set to come out on top in the second half of the year, against a backdrop of a strengthening yen as well as a prospective Fed rate cuts. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Singapore is host to several species of lizards - be it house lizards or monitor lizards - but this is only a tiny sample size compared to the over 6,000 that inhabit the world! On World Lizard Day, Emaad and Ryan dive into some quirky facts about these reptile descendants. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang  Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

The pineapple, a tropical icon synonymous with prosperity, is a beloved ingredient in countless desserts. But this sunny fruit harbours a surprising secret: its often-discarded leaves could be the fashion industry's golden ticket to sustainability. A potential game-changer, pineapple leaf fibre offers a promising eco-friendly alternative to traditional, high-carbon textiles. Let's find out more from Harold Koh, Founder & CEO, Nextevo.  Presented by Ryan Huang , Emaad Akhtar and 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.