Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek
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Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.
JUL 2, 2024
02/07/24 - Mind Your Business: Can A.I. capture the soul of music?In the age of AI-generated music, is the magic of live performance fading?
A Singapore-based company offers a resounding counterpoint.
They're not just a wedding band provider; they're a champion for the irreplaceable power of live music.
As algorithms churn out catchy tunes, they reignite the appreciation for the human element in music with their bespoke performances.
Alvin Khoo, Founder, Musical Touch sheds light on this form of shared experiences that resonate deeply, a stark contrast to the detached world of digital playlists.
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.
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JUL 2, 2024
02/07/24 - Breakfast Bites: "Inside Out 2" sheds light on anxiety. Why are we so anxious?As the new movie Inside Out 2 dominates the Global Box Office and surpasses $1 billion less than 3 weeks after its release, people are abuzz about the new emotions that are featured in the animated film.
An unlikely "villain" of sorts: The emotion Anxiety steals the show and bottles up the other characters... much like real-life anxiety, right?
Audrey and Ryan chat about the prevalence of anxiousness, the cause of increasing nervousness, and what to do about it.
Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang
Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek
Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUL 2, 2024
02/07/24 - US Markets Wrap: Is AI monetisation emerging? And the current story behind United Parcel (UPS) and Bristol Myers (BMY).David Dietze, Managing Principal & Senior Investment Strategist at Peapack Private Wealth Management shares his insights on AI monetisation trends, whether small caps will catch up in 2H, what the US economy looks like now, and if worries over a drop in confidence in where the stock market is headed is warranted.
David also dives into his current stock picks - United Parcel (UPS) and Bristol Myers (BMY).
Presented by: Ryan Huang
Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUL 1, 2024
01/07/24 - Bigger Pic: Politics keeping markets on edgeCharu Chanana, Head of FX Strategy, Saxo Singapore discusses what investors should takeaway from the Trump-Biden debate, the latest round of French elections, and the upcoming UK elections. She also previews the key data points to watch for the week including US non-farm payrolls.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUL 1, 2024
01/07/24 - Mind Your Business: What inspired this former banker to bring "Dai-Pai-Dong" style restaurant to Singapore?Many people are familiar with the dai pai dong culture in Hong Kong, but it is dwindling due to modernization and regulatory changes.
In an effort to preserve this beloved tradition, a former investment banker turned successful F&B entrepreneur, has brought the vibrant atmosphere of Hong Kong street food to Singapore with his latest venture.
The Breakfast Show speaks with Reuben Chua, co-founder, HEY KEE on his latest venture and how it is making its mark on Singapore’s culinary landscape.
Presented by Ryan Huang 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.
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JUL 1, 2024
01/07/24 - Breakfast Bites: 80% of us say our memories have taken a hit. How do we fix this?!In this day and age of tech, digital devices and screens, more and more people claim that their memories are taking a hit. The idea is that we now forget so many things because we rely on our computers to remember things for us. This is now termed “Digital Amnesia”, and it's only gotten worse after COVID.
Audrey and Ryan chat about how to improve our memory, and the simple steps that can help keep our memories sharp in this digital age.
Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang
Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek
Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUL 1, 2024
01/07/24 - Morning Shot: Biden crashes, Trump lies: Did a tough choice get tougher?Millions around the world tuned in to the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump - a chance to hear their pitch to voters on why they deserve another four years in the top seat.
After a shaky performance fuelled concern about his candidacy, US President Joe Biden has assured Democrat donors that he can still win November's presidential election against Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump reportedly made more than 30 false claims, including his assertions that some Democratic-led states allow babies to be executed after birth, and that fraud marred the results of the 2020 election.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Bryan DeAngelis, Partner & Head of Washington Office, Penta Group shares his analysis of the road ahead for both candidates.
Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Will Lanzoni/CNN
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JUL 1, 2024
01/07/24 - Biz-How-To: How to build and scale your deep tech idea?Ever dreamt of tackling a complex challenge with a groundbreaking solution that uses cutting-edge science or engineering?
Welcome to the world of deep tech!
In this episode of Biz-How-To, we take a deep dive into the world of deep tech startups, where innovative ideas become solutions with real-world impact.
Luuk Eliens, Co-Founding Partner, Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance joins us to unveil the secrets to building and scaling a successful deep tech venture.
Learn the key differences from traditional startups, how to navigate the challenges and discover inspiring stories of deep tech making a real difference.
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.
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JUN 28, 2024
28/06/24 - Bigger Pic: Top market predictions for 2H 2024Paul Kalogirou, Managing Director and Head of Client Portfolio Management for the Multi-Asset Solutions Team, Manulife Investment Management, discusses how investors can navigate equities and income for the rest of the year. He also talks about how much lower the Japanese yen could get after hitting 38-year lows.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUN 28, 2024
28/06/24 - Climate Connections: Is this stool taken? Charting the dung beetle world in Singapore.One insect species you probably never knew you needed - dung beetles!
Dung beetles are found worldwide, on every continent except Antarctica. They live in habitats ranging from desert to forest and are classified into three basic groups: rollers, tunnelers, and dwellers. Those words describe how these beetles use the dung they find.
They may seem like unlikely environmental heroes, but these little creatures might just be a weapon in the battle against global warming and other biodiversity issues.
On this episode of Climate Connections, Eleanor Slade, Associate Professor, Asian School of the Environment, NTU, and Zann Teo, PHD Student from NTU, who is currently putting together a species checklist for dung beetles in Singapore, which are understudied to date, especially in the tropics - explain why dung beetles are so important to our wider ecosystem and what they are doing to chart a better future for these beetles.
Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Voiced by: Audrey Siek
Photo credits: Marx Yim, Tropical Ecology and Entomology Lab / NTU
Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors, Kamaboko Sachiko, Noru
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