Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Overthinking. Whether with respect to our personal relationships, careers, fears or anxieties, we've all experienced the perils of recurring thought patterns that have seemingly no end in sight.  The good news is, with a bit of effort and practice, overthinking can be overcome, or its effect at least mitigated.  Emaad and Audrey reveal some of the tools we can deploy in everyday life.  Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Singapore and Australia are set to enter new chapter of cooperation in 2025. This comes on the back of PM Lee’s meeting with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the 9th Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders’ Meeting and the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.  Both leaders agreed on the importance of an open and inclusive rules-based multilateral order that supports ASEAN Centrality. But why is ASEAN Centrality so important to a small country like Singapore? Dr Tan Khee Giap, Chairman, Singapore National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ST/ Kua Chee Siong

With speculation mounting on whether the Bank Of Japan will raise its key interest rate, Sean Cheong spoke to Ben Powell, Chief APAC Investment Strategist, BlackRock Investment Institute to discuss the Japanese markets and its outlook. He also touches on the transition to low carbon emissions, and how global elections may impact investors. Presented by Sean Cheong Edited by Audrey Siek

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we look at a journey of creativity and resilience with a single mom and her teenage daughter as they transform their love for rabbits into a thriving home-based business. Amidst the trials of the COVID-19 pandemic, their entrepreneurial spirit shines through, driven by a shared passion and a mission to fill a void in the market. Joanna Leng, Founder, The Onisagi & Jaelyn Chua, Brand Assistant, Onisagi share the motivations, hurdles, and dreams behind their venture. 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

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist, IG, discusses de-risking trends among investors in the tech sector; FOMC meeting expectations; the possibility of BOJ ending its negative interest rate policy this week; outlook for the yen and USD in the coming days/weeks;   Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

If you've been to a wedding, you know there's a custom to gift the bride and groom an ang bao. How do you know how much to give? Nowadays, with websites clearly detailing how much the cost of a seat is at restaurants and hotels, there's that expectation for guests to cover their share of the happy couple's wedding dinner. What if you're not able to pay for that $600-per-pax market rate at Barracks Hotel Sentosa? What if you fell sick and didn't end up going? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about the "polite" thing to do, and what factors play a part in how much to put into that red envelope. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music and picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

In the ever-shifting landscape of consumer preferences and market dynamics, brand loyalty emerges as the cornerstone of enduring success for businesses. In this episode of Mind Your Business, our guest delves into his deep affinity for a 174-year-old iconic brand, starting from his early admiration sparked by his father to his role as a seasoned leader. Marlin Brown, the Country Manager of AMEX Singapore shares insights into the profound connection he holds with American Express, spanning generations. He unveils the secrets behind sustaining brand loyalty in an ever-changing world where consumers are spoilt for choices 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

Business disputes are an inevitable reality in today's corporate world, presenting challenges that can disrupt operations and strain relationships. With technology easily accessible and online search tools easily available, such as AI tools, many people are turning to self-help solutions. But are they reliable? What are the risks? So, from proactive measures to mitigating risks to navigating legal intricacies and exploring alternative dispute resolution methods, Shaun Leong, Partner at Withers KhattarWong, shares invaluable insights into understanding, preventing, and resolving these conflicts in various contexts.  Presented by Ryan Huang  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.

Litterbugs beware! Your photo might soon be published online as part of Singapore’s efforts to crackdown on litterbugs - so that members of the public can help identify YOU.  But will this tactic work in creating an anti-litter culture in Singapore? On this episode of Morning Shot, Paulin Straughan, Professor of Sociology, Singapore Management University shares her insights on how this strategy might pan out and whether it's enough to stem littering in the bud.  Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Producer & Editor: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Aaron Lam Photo credits: NEA & Jurong-Clementi Town Council Graphics/Sound effect credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Did you know that some people dream in colour, while others dream in black and white? If you want to know why, tune in to today's edition of Breakfast Bites, which also happens to fall on World Sleep Day. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey also enlighten you about which mammals only fall "half asleep," the longest someone has gone without shut-eye, and the volume of sleep parents lose within the first year of childbirth! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors