Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

The increased awareness around getting better quality sleep has given rise to a multi-billion dollar slumber industry worldwide, with a plethora of wearable devices, mouth tapes, nostril expanders and jaw straps available to the public. But it has also given rise to "sleepmaxxers" - netizens who are obsessive about sleep and proudly display the extreme lengths they will go to in pursuit of better shut-eye - online. Experts warn that this kind of behaviour can have negative impacts on individuals, likening it to orthorexia, an obsessive fixation with healthy eating. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey get into the details on Breakfast Bites. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore shares how gold prices are likely to trend further after hitting new record highs recently, as markets position for the Fed's first rate cut in 4 years. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

In a world where leadership is constantly tested, staying ahead requires more than just strategy - it demands vision and adaptability. For a leader who’s recently named Young Business Leader of the Year, success isn’t just about managing change, but driving it. Under her watch, her company has not only weathered economic challenges but has thrived, earning its third straight win as one of Singapore’s Best Managed Companies. How do you balance innovation with resilience in such a fast-evolving landscape? Here's our conversation with Adeline Sim, Chief Corporate Officer, HrnetGroup. 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.

The Pacific typhoon season highlights the pressing need for effective strategies to protect business travellers during natural disasters. In this episode of Biz-How-To, we explore the best practices for timely communication, emergency assistance, and disaster preparedness. Learn how to balance operational continuity with traveler safety, ensure financial readiness for disruptions, and coordinate global responses to safeguard your business from the next storm with Bala Selvam, Regional Security Manager, International SOS. 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.

Vijay Natarajan, Research Analyst, RHB Singapore, discusses what REIT investors should focus on in view of impending rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Amidst the growing influence of AI in education, a new platform is redefining the tutoring experience by combining elite tutors from prestigious institutions with a personal touch. By emphasising human interaction and integrating advanced technology, this innovative approach is setting new standards in education. We speak with a pair of siblings Cherry Goh, CEO, CTO, co-founders of Scholarly & Jerry Goh, CFO & Head of Designs and Head of Sales Division, Scholarly to discover how this platform is transforming the learning landscape and what exciting developments are on the horizon. 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.

The Festival of Ideas 2024, to be held from September 16-20, coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), gathering global experts, policymakers, and the public to engage in discussions about the most critical challenges of today. Spanning five days, the festival will explore a wide range of topics through lectures, panel discussions, and workshops, all aimed at generating transformative ideas for better governance. Among the sessions is a discussion on Social Protection and Early Childhood Development, focusing on how resilient social systems can safeguard welfare and human capital amidst global crises. We find out more as we speak with one of the panel speakers, Assistant Professor Saravana Ravindran, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

Mark Newton, CMT, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors dives into motivation behind the optimism and market tailwinds at the moment, how the latest data is driving some short term fear, as well as what is on his playbook going into the rest of the year. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Are you superstitious? When it comes to bad luck, this day is pervasive in Western culture as a day to be cautious. Even believers can’t quite explain why – and it dates back to the 19th century when the tales of misfortune came about.  Audrey, Emaad and Ryan chat about different popular superstitions around the world; specifically some that revolve around money. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Platinum group metals (PGM) - a group of precious metals - such as platinum, palladium and rhodium, are traditionally recovered through underground and open pit mining within a linear economy, where the ore is mined, transformed into products and then disposed of as waste at the end of their lives. These metals are often used in catalytic converters for cars, buses, trucks, and other industrial processes.  However, the process of mining for these precious metals could directly or indirectly lead to environmental impacts including deforestation, water pollution, and habitat destruction. With the aim of creating a circular economy while fulfilling the high demand for these finite precious resources in a sustainable way - one company called BR Metals is recovering these metals from metal scraps and reintroducing them into the supply chain. On this episode of Climate Connections, Frank Chen, Founder & Managing Director, BR Metals shares more about how his company is recovering precious metals from car scraps and his latest ventures into the gold and silver space. BR Metals was also crowned Champion in the Business For Good category at this year’s Brands for Good Awards. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Photo credits: BR Metals Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors