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.
APR 11, 2024
11/04/24 - Morning Shot: The unsettling effect of being watched - Airbnb’s new indoor camera ban & what should you do if you find one?Are you okay with having CCTVs record what you’re doing in the Airbnbs you stay at while on your travels?
Airbnb recently announced that they’re putting a worldwide ban on all security cameras inside rental properties using their services, and that takes effect by the end of this month (April).
On this episode of Morning Shot, Xavier Lim, Associate Director at Yeo & Associates LLC delves into the legalities behind Airbnb's latest move and the challenges of successful implementation.
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
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09:29
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APR 11, 2024
11/04/24 - Bigger Picture: How much has the latest US CPI data release rattled markets?Simon Ree, Founder, Tao of Trading chats with Sean Cheong about how badly markets have been affected by the latest US CPI data, as shares his thoughts on expectations for the upcoming batch of earnings releases.
Presented by Sean Cheong
Edited by Emaad Akhtar
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06:42
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APR 11, 2024
11/04/24 - Breakfast Bites: Can you spot deepfake videos and images?Imagine getting a call or video from someone claiming they have your children hostage, and you can hear their voices crying for help. This is a very real and scary scam that's going on globally: all done by generative AI.
Deepfake videos and images have become a huge issue that's causing misinformation and emotional trauma. And with technology advancing at rapid speed, it's getting harder and harder to tell real from fake.
Audrey and Emaad chat about some possible telltale signs. Stay safe out there!
Presented by Audrey Siek and Emaad Akhtar
Produced and edited by Audrey Siek
Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
Picture credits: Organization for Social Media Safety
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05:44
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APR 11, 2024
11/04/24 - Mind Your Business: Will private home prices continue their uptrend in Q2?Amidst economic headwinds, Singapore's private residential market saw a modest uptick in home prices in Q1 2024.
Two industry experts Tricia Song, Head of Research, Singapore & South East Asia, CBRE & Chia Siew Chuin, Head of Residential Research, Research & Consultancy, JLL discuss the implications for buyers and developers as they navigate challenges and opportunities in the housing landscape.
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.
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12:25
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APR 9, 2024
09/04/24 - Breakfast Bites: International ASMR Day - Explore whispers, water and wellnessA babbling brook. A plastic bag. A nice, big bowl of noodles. What they all have in common: they make sounds people LOVE. We're talking about ASMR, or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response: a sound phenomenon that can trigger a physical tingling response and calm people down.
As we mark International ASMR Day, discover the therapeutic benefits of the many sounds of ASMR, and explore the world's top favourite sensory noises.
Presented by Audrey Siek and Emaad Akhtar
Produced and edited by Audrey Siek
Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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05:47
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APR 9, 2024
09/04/24 - US Markets Wrap: The AI Hype & whether Stormy April will hit Investors’ Nerves?Yussef Gheriani, Director of Investments and Operations at IHT Wealth Management weighs in on whether the AI hype can power their portfolio to greater heights in the months ahead, interconnectivity between the stormy season in the US of late and markets, as well as whether the risk-reward ratio poor for different reasons than the Fed.
Presented by: Sean Cheong
Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo & Graphics credits: AP, pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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APR 9, 2024
09/04/24 - Morning Shot: Cooperation vs Conflict: How can US-China tensions be better managed?The US relationship with China is “on a stronger footing” than this time last year. That’s according to US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen as she ended a six-day visit to China, designed to ease tensions with the US’s main economic rival.
On this episode of Morning Shot, John W Tai, Professorial Lecturer from the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University and Senior Advisor at Pamir Consulting weighs in on the state of US-China ties and where it's headed.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: AP
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APR 9, 2024
09/04/24 - Mind Your Business: How is MUJI empowering local SMEs through strategic support initiatives?Big companies hold a unique position of power and responsibility in the global market.
Their extensive reach and resources can be pivotal in supporting local SMEs.
In this episode of Mind Your Business, we explore the partnership between a renowned Japanese retail company and an innovative Singaporean bicycle startup.
Katsushi Onishi, Managing Director, MUJI Singapore & Qing Xiang Yee, Founder & CEO, Ascent Innovations share more on their collaboration and how the potential of big businesses can act as catalysts for positive change and supporting local industries.
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.
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09:11
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APR 8, 2024
08/04/24 - Morning Shot: Tackling the inequality equation in SingaporeAs part of efforts to temper inequality - social mobility charity Access recently unveiled five recommendations to advance social mobility in Singapore. Key areas outlined include deepening our data lens, redefining success, more youth interventions, greater corporate engagements and more cohesiveness across sectors.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Clarence Ching, Founder & Executive Director of Access shares his insights on why those areas are so important in the social mobility equation.
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
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12:00
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APR 8, 2024
08/04/24 - Breakfast Bites: Would you consider hanging up your regular shoes for barefoot shoes?You might walk around barefoot at home, or even take the occasional stroll in your garden sans footwear.
But would you consider ditching your regular shoes and switching to barefoot shoes permanently?
Emaad and Audrey discuss the benefits of embracing the barefoot shoe concept, with caveats of course!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar
Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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