Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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

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.

A 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 

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 

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

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.

As 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 

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 

Growing up as a child of a diplomat brings both benefits and challenges. While it offers a culturally rich and globally informed perspective, the constant relocations can pose hurdles in establishing a lasting sense of home. This personal journey of our guest in this episode has become a calling to help others find their sense of belonging in the real estate industry. Jeremy Williams, Managing Director, Marketplaces, PropertyGuru Group shares how he is leveraging on his background to simplify the home-finding process for those facing similar quests, making everyone feel at home. 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.

Q2 has started with a bifurcation between stocks and commodities, as stocks go down while commodities go up. There is also bifurcations with Tesla and the rest of the market as the stock remains 33% lower year to date while overall markets are higher.  Sean Cheong and Charu Chanana,Saxo Singapore, discuss these bifurcations. Presented and edited by Sean Cheong