Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

It’s getting hot in Singapore but how hot?  Perhaps you might be wondering why the perceived mercury level is higher than what’s recorded, and what you can do to better beat the heat.  The weatherman has warned that April and May, which are typically the hottest months of the year, could potentially get warmer due to the lingering impact of El Nino. El Nino is a phenomenon which causes drier, hotter weather over South-east Asia. On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Fabian Lim, Senior Lecturer from the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at NTU and Dr Dhrubajyoti Samanta, Senior Research Fellow from the Earth Observatory of Singapore at NTU explain. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo/graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Today, we celebrate World Art Day! Every year on April 15th, the globe honours the contributions of artists, and promote the importance of art in our lives. Art holds so much power it can represent time periods, act as a reflection of history, and can be used for activism.  Audrey and Emaad go through some of the most famous works, interesting artists, and the evolution of art today. Presented by Audrey Siek and Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting joins Sean Cheong to share what we need to know to start the week and the implications of Iran's attack on Israel over the past weekend. Presented by Sean Cheong Edited by Emaad Akhtar

In a world where legacy often defines destiny, one individual dares to chart a unique course. Born into a family of renowned business magnates, the expected path was clear: continue the legacy that generations had built. Yet, the allure of forging a personal empire proved irresistible. Dr. Ausanee Mahagitsiri Leonio, President of King Food Group shares her journey that crosses the realms of entrepreneurship, family expectations and the quest for personal identity.  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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

On April 12, 1961, the world witnessed history in the making when Soviet citizen Yuri Gagarin became the first human to enter space. And as they did back then, the mysteries of the Universe continue to blow us away. On International Day of Human Space Flight, Emaad and Audrey delve into some crazy facts about the Milky Way, stars, and the real (read: not round) shape of the moon! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Dim sum, a cherished culinary tradition originating from ancient China, embodies more than just a meal - it's an experience that fosters connection and celebration. In Singapore's bustling culinary scene, one heritage brand has stood the test of time for over 60 years: Sin Mui Heng. Specialising in frozen and chilled dim sum, SMHFood has become synonymous with quality and tradition. In this episode of intergenerational series, we have the privilege of hosting two second-generation leaders to delve into their family's legacy and future aspirations. Evan Tay, Director, Business Development, SMHFood & Johnson Tay, Director, Operations, SMHFood. 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. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Just as the earnings season is about to kick off, higher interest rates for a longer period are back in vogue after an uptick in March's US CPI & firmer oil prices. What’s the implication of that data? Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA, tells Sean Cheong what he is looking forward to ahead of the current US bank earnings season. Presented and edited by Sean Cheong

US producer prices increased moderately in March as a rise in the cost of services was softened by a fall in goods prices, calming fears of a resurgence in inflation. The report from the US Labor Department led economists to anticipate milder increases in the inflation measures tracked by the Federal Reserve for monetary policy relative to the strong consumer price readings in March. Gina Martin Adams, Chief Equity Strategist & Global Director of Equity Strategy at Bloomberg LP shares her insights on whether the sell-off following a hot consumer prices report signals hope that we might not see a resurgence in inflation and if investors are too bullish at this point. She also weighs in on the complexities, opportunities and risks posed by emerging markets, whether leading industries are in the process of losing steam, and the direction of the overall market health. Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Rice is a key staple in many diets around the world. But did you know that rice production accounts for over 10% of global methane emissions? These emissions in turn contribute to climate change. Bali is an Indonesian island known for its stunning landscapes, famous for its terraced rice fields that cascade down hillsides, creating a picturesque environment. But beyond aesthetics, the Bali rice fields and the Subak system are closely intertwined and they represent the lifeblood of Bali's cultural and agricultural heritage.  The Subak system, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, refers to the traditional irrigation system developed by Balinese farmers to manage water distribution and cultivation in flooded rice fields. It is a cooperative and democratic system that emphasises harmony between nature and the community. On this episode of Climate Connections - Sharadha Sathiakumar, Research Fellow, Earth Observatory of Singapore shares more about her project exploring potential solutions to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in the rice fields of Bali located in Indonesia, the fourth-largest producer of rice worldwide. She found that the Intermittent Wetting and Drying technique allowing local farmers to improvise based on their experience could very well be the solution to reducing the greenhouse gases emitted by the rice you eat! The results of this experiment were very promising: both methane and nitrous oxide emissions reduced, and rice yield increased. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Sharadha Sathiakumar, Joanne Petrina, Earth Observatory of Singapore Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Rainer Michael Preiss, Partner & Portfolio Strategist, DAS Family Office shares his insights on supply chain disruptions and their impact on slowing inflation's retreat, as well as risks set by these disruptions. He also weighs in on whether it's the end of a bull market or just an excuse for investors who have had a lot of gains to take some of that off the table, where people are shifting their money to, if the rise of the US dollar to its highest level against the Japanese yen since mid-1990s will take a toll on Asian currencies.  Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Photo & Graphics credits: AP, pixabay & its talented community of contributors