Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Singapore-based Matwerkz Technologies has emerged as the grand winner of SLINGSHOT 2024, Enterprise Singapore's renowned deep tech competition. With its innovative product, Thermorphous at the forefront, Matwerkz is setting new standards for battery safety and efficiency, backed by Enterprise Singapore's expansive support. What does this win signify for Matwerkz, and how does Enterprise Singapore envision the path for deep tech innovation moving forward?  Here's our conversation with Dr Leong Yew Wei, Founder and CEO, Matwerkz Technologies &Cindy Ngiam, Director for Startup Ecosystem and Community, Enterprise Singapore. 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.

This week's quiz is airline themed, as school holidays kick off and people head out for their vacations! We know some really, really famous ones, but how many famous slogans do you know from airline carriers worldwide? Audrey puts Ryan to the test; and makes a blunder at the end! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

2024 is "virtually certain" to be the hottest on record. In recent months, the world has seen back-to-back hurricanes, catastrophic flooding, devastating typhoons and severe drought. It is against this backdrop that global leaders gather at the COP29 UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, where a draft text of the new climate finance target was published. The finance agreement - also known as the New Collective Quantified Goal - would apply when the current US$100bn per annum target ends in 2025, and will be crucial for scaling up finance for climate action around the world. With more than a week of talks ahead, the final outcome is still uncertain. However, the text contains many options still under consideration, as world leaders and negotiators work out a new financial target to support developing countries in their climate actions post-2025. On this episode of Climate Connections, Sophie Sirtaine, CEO of CGAP - an international partnership housed in the World Bank Group, dedicated to promoting inclusive financial ecosystems - weighs in on what’s at stake. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Photo credits: Unsplash/Atul Pandey Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

We've all heard that famous quote: "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." Is it? With intermittent fasting on the rise, which is also supposed to have many benefits to improve heart health, that means not eating until brunch or lunch time. So, which is better? Audrey and Ryan discuss the pros to having an early meal, and what studies actually say about eating early. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Thomas Rupf, CIO Asia, VP Bank discusses which sectors are likely to benefit from Donald Trump's win in the US presidential elections.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

The pandemic has catalysed a surge in health tech innovations across Southeast Asia, yet many healthcare systems remain isolated, causing inefficiencies and complicating patient care. As patients struggle to find the right doctors and treatments, DKSH Healthcare is stepping up with PSPhere, a digital platform designed to integrate these systems and enhance patient engagement. We find out how PSPhere aims to empower patients and healthcare professionals alike and what strategies does DKSH propose to bridge the gaps in healthcare access and efficiency with Ruch De Silva, Head of Payer & Patient Solutions at DKSH Healthcare.

As the reality of a second Trump term sets in around the world, Southeast Asia in particular is beginning to assess the opportunities and consequences of the return of Trump and his “America First” agenda. Many Asian leaders moved to shore up ties with Donald Trump following his re-election, even as questions swirl about what his return to power will mean for the region.  So, how is Asia bracing for Donald Trump 2.0? On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor from the Department of Political Science at the NUS Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Have you heard of people who actively avoid the news? A global study has suggested that more people are now turning away from news, because they find it depressing, relentless and boring. In fact, it’s said that news avoidance is now at record high levels. Audrey and Ryan discuss the factors that contribute to people's desire to switch off the news, and social media's role in all of this. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Mark Newton, CMT, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy at Fundstrat Global Advisors shares his insights on whether markets are showing signs of fatigue post-election, how changes in policies moved the technicals in the markets historically, and whether small caps are set to outperform in the new Trump era. He also weighs in on consumer spending expectations with a second rate cut still on the cards as we head into December. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors; Getty Images

Martin Hennecke, Head of Asia Investment Advisory, St. James’s Place discusses how investors should position themselves for the coming months as markets price in the potential implications of tariffs and trade policies by President-elect Donald Trump. He also discusses the impact of a strong US dollar on Asia. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang