Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

As we welcome election week in the US, you may have noticed some symbols at the rallies and in the videos that pop up on social media.  Both U.S. political parties have an animal symbol: A donkey for Democrats, and an elephant for Republicans. These animals are so much more than campaign symbols—they’re part of American history. Audrey and Ryan dive into the fascinating backstory of these iconic mascots. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo credits: CNN Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

In the heart of bustling cities, parks stand as vital sanctuaries, nurturing connections and memories that shape our lives. These green spaces are where childhood adventures unfold, friendships blossom, and community spirit thrives. One visionary is dedicated to transforming how we experience urban greenery through innovative projects that blend sustainability with social impact. How can these vibrant spaces continue to enrich lives and strengthen communities?  Here's our conversation with Zac Toh, Founder and Director of GWS Living Art and City Sprouts. 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, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

As Singapore’s fintech landscape grows, partnerships with global fintech leaders like Italy are paving the way for innovative growth. Through a MOU signed in 2023, Singapore aims to leverage Italy’s fintech expertise and remarkable sector growth, adding new dimensions to local capabilities. With this week’s Singapore Fintech Festival set to host Italian startups showcasing pioneering solutions, how can collaborations like these elevate Singapore's fintech ecosystem and drive cross-border advancements? Here's our conversation with Dante Brandi, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore and representative of the Italy Trade Agency. 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, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

So Sin Ting, Chief Client Officer, Endowus shares her observations on what's holding back the younger generation from planning for their retirement, not least their parents' retirement. She shares tips on how to get started and important questions to ask.

Today's quiz is all about audio branding; when our minds can instantly identify certain sounds of iconic brands. Many big companies use audio or sonic branding as part of modern marketing - usually in the form of short sounds or jingles and their logo would pop up along with it. Audrey puts Ryan to the test to see how many iconic brands he can identify. Play along! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

The Singapore-UAE investment corridor presents unique opportunities for optimising global portfolios through a dual-hub model. This approach allows families and companies to establish headquarters in the UAE for managing investments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), while using Singapore as a management hub for global operations. As initiatives like the Gulf Cooperation Council – Singapore Free Trade Agreement take shape, what trends and challenges are emerging in this dynamic investment landscape? Here's our conversation with Simon Webster, CEO, Vistra - who helps businesses and funds expand and operate internationally. Presented by Ryan Huang 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, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Be honest: have you ever lied to your kids? " Mcdonald's is closed, so can’t get ice cream." "Oh, TV is broken." As parents, we sometimes see these lies as easy ways to let the kids down easy or to get them to do something - but if you think these are all harmless - there’s a study that proves otherwise. Ryan and Audrey talk about the lies we tell our kids, and the findings of this study. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Coming on the back of the upcoming US Presidential Election, Brenda Vingiello, Chief Investment Officer, Sand Hill Global Advisors shares her insights on whether one candidate is "more inflationary" than the other for the markets, and rate cut expectations ahead of the next FOMC meeting. She also weighs in on the current tone ringing through the mega-cap tech names and how investors are approaching the tech space. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Algae are microscopic organisms that live in aquatic habitats and they use photosynthesis to produce energy from sunlight, just like plants. So far, there are over 50,000 species of living algae documented currently. And one thing that people sometimes forget is that algae are the base of many food webs and are an integral part of a healthy aquatic ecosystem. But, algae can also grow out of control if the water around them contains too many nutrients, resulting in harmful algal blooms. And did you know that toxins from these harmful algal blooms could get kicked up into the air as airborne algae?  With the focus on climate change growing, scientists are continuing to document the effects of climate change on algae, and how airborne algae in turn interact with our environment. On this episode of Climate Connections, Mickey Rogers, Pauling Fellow and Chemist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, who is researching airborne algae and its impact on atmospheric processing, shares her insights. She's currently also developing new methods of aerosol generation and online gas flux monitoring of biological cells including acoustic levitation of small particles. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Photo credits: Mickey Rogers / Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Satyam Panday, Chief US and Canada Economist, S&P Global Ratings shares his insights on how the labour market is panning out, whether the markets are on the way to the so-called "elusive soft landing", why we're seeing a pickup in the housing market as rates come down, and pressures as the US head closer to the Presidential Election. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors