Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group shares her insights on how investors are reacting to the upcoming second Trump term, whether the Republicans' senate win is reverberating through the markets, as well as concerns over inflationary pressures. She also weighs in on how Trump's win is an interesting conundrum for the EV market. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Evan Vucci / AP

Donald Trump is set to be America’s 47th president, after mounting the most momentous comeback in political history that will hand him massive power at home and around the world. Trump will be returning to the White House after a polarising and dizzying campaign marked by two attempts on his life and a late decision by Democrats to put forth Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race. He will only be taking office on 20th January 2025, and there will be a transition between the outgoing administration of President Joe Biden and the incoming Trump administration. On Part Two of this two-part special edition of Morning Shot, focusing on the US Presidential Election, Bryan DeAngelis, Partner & Head of Washington Office at Penta Group and Bhagyashree Garekar, US Bureau Chief at The Straits Times share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Ben Curtis & Evan Vucci / AP; Doug Mills / The New York Times; Stephen Maturen / Getty Images; Designed by Yeo Kai Ting

Four years after leaving the White House, Donald Trump pulled off a dramatic comeback in US political history. He is set to move back in, after millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance. “America first” was one of Trump’s slogans that really seemed to strike a chord with voters. In his victory speech, Trump pledged to fight for Americans and “with every breath” in his body, as he called this the “golden age of America”. The republican candidate recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory, with 291 electoral votes, while Democratic Kamala Harris received 223. Harris has conceded this election and in her speech, she says she “does not concede the fight that fueled this campaign" and that she will remain steadfast in her commitment to fight “for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness and the dignity of all people” in the United States. On Part One of this two-part special edition of Morning Shot, focusing on the US Presidential Election, Bryan DeAngelis, Partner & Head of Washington Office at Penta Group shares his sights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images; Designed by Yeo Kai Ting

The rise of robotic assistants in surgery has transformed healthcare over the past two decades, enhancing precision and improving patient outcomes. Leading medical technology companies specializing in innovative surgical solutions, have played a pivotal role in this evolution, particularly with their advanced robotic systems. As these technologies become increasingly integrated into surgical practices, they raise important questions about their effectiveness, ethics and accessibility. How can healthcare professionals leverage robotic innovations to optimise surgical care and navigate the challenges of adopting these advanced systems?  Here's our conversation with Dr. Kelvin Tan, a Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Singapore Sports and Orthopaedic Clinic. 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.

In many countries, financial inclusion is a critical challenge. One company in the Philippines is doing its bit to close the gap by opening the doors to digital lending for the unbanked, and unlocking opportunities to millions of underserved Filipinos. Fuse Lending is the official lending arm of leading finance app GCash, the number one finance super app in the Philippines. For some of the lessons we can take away on its journey so far, we check with Tony Isidro, CEO, Fuse Lending.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

As the world takes in the news out of the US, we’re diving into some of the creative ways brands got involved in Election Day this year. From free donuts, frozen yogurt and shakes, to discounted rides and rental cars, companies found some fun and unique ways to celebrate the big day, and make it easier for people to get to the polls.  Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Artificial intelligence is expected to transform the way the finance industry works, for retail to institutional banking. For those who are not ready, they could be in for an AI apocalypse. To look into the crystal ball of how things might play out, we chat with Ronit Ghose, Head of Future of Finance, Citi Global Insights. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Plastic pollution in rivers and oceans is an escalating environmental crisis, affecting ecosystems and communities worldwide. In response, a pioneering startup in Germany has developed innovative solutions, including AI-powered cleanup boats aimed at intercepting waste before it reaches the ocean. Recently recognised with the Singapore Environmental Achievement Award 2024 for Leadership and Advocacy, they are setting a new standard in tackling plastic and waste. What drives their approach to cleaning and protecting our waters? Here's our conversation with Clemens Feigl, CEO, everwave. 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.

It’s election day in the United States. Americans across the country are heading to the polls to vote for their next President.  Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump each need at least 270 electoral votes to win. In this high-stakes election, the battleground states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are expected to be pivotal to the path to victory. On this special edition of Morning Shot focusing on the US Presidential Election, Trisha Craig, Executive Director at the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies and Suzanne Chod, Professor of Political Science at the North Central College share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Eric Lee, Erin Schaff, Doug Mills; Nicole Craine / New York Times; Sarah Rice / Getty Images; Designed by Yeo Kai Ting

At work, you may have observed different groups of people. There's the group that loves using AI to help with their personal and professional workflows; while there are others that reject the use of artificial intelligence programs. And of course, there are a couple of those in between. We’re diving into a fascinating study by Salesforce that reveals five distinct AI personas within Singapore’s workforce. Are you an AI Superfan, a Rebel, or something entirely different?  Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors