Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities, recaps the key takeaways from DBS, UOB and OCBC's earnings releases; the future for net interest margins against the backdrop of expectations for further rate cuts; and the most attractive bank for investors on current valuations. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Nursing has traditionally been touted as a career with long hours and low pay, but the government has recently injected a boost to the sector in the form of a new retention incentive scheme - to encourage nurses to stay on in the job. Despite these challenges, some nurses soldier on thanks to a strong passion to serve patients. On this episode of Morning Shot, Goh Meh Meh, Deputy Director of Nursing at Singapore General Hospital looks back at the milestones and rewarding memories from her 50-year long nursing career. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: SGH 

With various cooling measures limiting the real estate investment options for Singaporeans, many have looked overseas for opportunities. Where are Singaporean investors flocking to and what makes them attractive? What are the things to look out for, such as tax and loans and property management? Rachel Ho, Senior Manager, International Residential Sales, Savills Singapore shares more.  Presented by Ryan Huang and 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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Mark Giambrone, Head of US Equities and Portfolio Manager, Barrow Hanley Global Investors shares his insights on the latest pullback in the markets, crypto markets in the midst of a full-blown rally as Bitcoin briefly touches $64,000 for the first time since November 2021, and how the Presidential Election might affect businesses that have exposure to China. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Families of those with special needs or disabilities often face a myriad of stressors, some of which could be unseen by those around them.  On this episode of Morning Shot, we dive deeper into these issues and how the community can better support people with special needs and their caregivers with Gloria Soo, Caregiver to a daughter with intellectual disability and Azlina Ghani, Head of Department for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Inclusive Education at MINDS Fernvale Gardens School. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

The Nikkei is on an unabated break out to the upside. Meanwhile, the Japanese Economy is in recession, while the Yen/USD pair remains in a stuck in a range, testing 2 month lows. What opportunities are there in Japan in this contrasting environment? Sean Cheong speaks with Isaac Lim, Chief Investment Strategist, Moomoo Singapore, about the technicals and the fundamentals. Presented and edited by Sean Cheong

In the face of mounting post-consumer food waste, a visionary entrepreneur is pioneering circular economy solutions. Leveraging his entrepreneurial experience and strategic vision, he and his team bring their expertise in F&B operations and deep understanding of food waste challenges to this new venture. They are dedicated to fortify food security by revolutionizing waste management to creat a sustainable future for our environment and the community.  Find out more about their vision and mission from Edward Chia, Managing Director & Founder, Life Lab Resources & Member of Parliament (Holland-Bukit Timah GRC) & Gary Chia, General Manager, Life Lab Resources. Presented 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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

There may be the belief that cover letters are not necessary anymore.  But you may be surprised! In this day and age, with changing job landscapes, reskilling and upskilling needs; some experts say cover letters can actually help you stand out! This was a topic on an AskST question someone sent in, who asked: Does a cover letter help improve the success rate of job applications? Audrey and Emaad discuss some tips recruiters have dished out on how to craft a good cover letter. Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist, Carson Group weighs in on what investors should be wary about, whether the good earnings we're seeing will change as consumer confidence levels take a dip, when and if the Fed will continue with a rate cut, as well as the kind of stocks may be pressured if Congress fails to reach an agreement on the budget in due time. Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

It's International Polar Bear day today, and these animals have sort of become the poster child for the impacts of climate change. And justifiably so! The loss of sea ice habitat is the biggest threat to their survival.  In today's Breakfast Bites, Audrey quizzes Emaad on these majestic creatures, and how they have had to change to evolve with our warming planet. Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors