Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Last week, TikTok sued the U.S. government over legislation that compels its Chinese parent company ByteDance to either sell the app, or face a national ban.  TikTok claims the Bill is a violation of First Amendment rights, while American lawmakers say the company's foreign ownership poses a national security risk. How do we make sense of each side's argument? How will the U.S. courts treat the matter? And what does that mean for the fate of the 170 million Americans who use TikTok? On this episode of Morning Shot, Ross Feingold, Research Director, Caerus Consulting, shares his insights. Presented, Produced & Edited by: Emaad Akhtar  Photo credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

How do you celebrate your mum on Mother's Day? Maybe you ate out, bought some flowers, drew a card... but Mother’s Day is celebrated differently around the world - including visiting cemeteries, and tying Mother dearest up to demand gifts!  Audrey, Emaad and Ryan chat about interesting traditions around the world. Happy Mother's Day to all the mums out there! Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speak with the CEO of M1, looking at his innovative strategies, unwavering commitment to progress, and the transformative vision that is shaping the future of the industry. Discover how his leadership is not just steering M1 through change but propelling it to new heights of success in an ever-evolving landscape. Here's our conversation with Manjot Singh Mann, CEO, M1 Limited.  Presented by Ryan Huang and 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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Amidst global crises and supply chain disruptions, the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) emphasizes the imperative for innovation to meet long-term growth objectives. As import costs surge due to ongoing conflicts, the sector grapples with skilled labor shortages, exacerbating challenges. In response, the 2024 Budget introduces substantial investments in AI capabilities and upskilling initiatives. Vincent Tang, Vice President - Asia at Epicor, shares insights on navigating these challenges, leveraging data-driven automation, and fostering a resilient talent pipeline in the manufacturing sector.  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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Joseph Sroka, Chief Investment Officer, NovaPoint Capital, discusses how the next week's earnings from retailers like Walmart, Home Depot, and Ross Store will steer sentiment as the reporting season hits a lull. He also shares what investors should look out for with the rising demand for data centers.

Glenn Thum, Senior Research Analyst, Phillip Securities Research discusses what investors should make of the deal for OCBC to delist Great Eastern. He also unpacks the bank's Q1 earnings, which saw a 5% rise in net profit, and whether better quarters are ahead. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Mother's Day is just around the corner and if you're looking for help coming up with ideas to pamper the queen of your house then look no further! Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss some food, spa and beauty deals you can avail now! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang and Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

When was the last time you visited a photo framing shop to preserve your cherished memories? If you need a moment to remember, you're not alone. In today's world of digital photos and cloud storage, many assume that traditional photo framing has lost its relevance. This was also the belief held by two brothers, raised in the art of photo frame-making by their late father. Yet, they have chosen to carry on his legacy. Magnum Choy, Co-owner, Talent Arts Frame Makers & Winston Choy, Co-owner, Talent Arts Frame Makers share why they decided to continue in the family's photo frame making business and how they remain relevant in the digital age. Presented by 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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Climate change is caused by the rise in anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Such gases include carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, which are long-lived compounds that can remain in the atmosphere for several years. But you might be wondering if climate change in turn impacts the quality of the air we breathe.  On this episode of Climate Connections, NTU Professor Stephan Schuster, Research Director of the Meta-o’mics & Microbiomes cluster at the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering reviews the connection between air pollution and climate change, as well as the tell-tale signs that scientists look out for when measuring air quality. Professor Schuster also reveals some potential solutions that actually already exist in Singapore! Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: NTU Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Hou Wey Fook, CIO, DBS Bank discusses whether EV stocks are still attractive - amid news of industry cuts, and whether Chinese markets have bottomed out yet with its recent rally. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang