Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

You know how JLo says "love don't cost a thing"? Well, retailers disagree! Billions of dollars are being spent worldwide today, and the days before and after Valentine's Day. From flowers, to chocolates and.... in Korea, Jajangmyeon, apparently! Different countries celebrate the holiday differently - while we focus on fancy meals, flowers and maybe a staycation, people in other countries also focus on friendships, and extends the holiday to multiple days over the course of the year. Audrey and Ryan out more about the economics, and the meaning behind Valentine's Day.  Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

We love our meat. But eating a lot of meat can harm the environment, our health, and how we treat animals. In a quest for better, more sustainable ways to get our protein, many people are opting for plant-based options. One company has come up with an innovative solution to help with the intricate issues associated with traditional meat production. And that’s a plant-based powdered meat protein. What exactly is that? Karen Lam, Country Director, Thoughtful Food shares more, plus one of their latest innovation to cater to those with busy lifestyles. 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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

The COVID-19 pandemic, uncertain global geopolitical situation and climate threats have cast unprecedented psychological stressors on many around the world. Singapore is no different, and the government is taking steps to ensure that addressing mental health and well-being is a key priority on the national agenda. On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Wong Chin Yi, Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies Social Lab shares his insights on how Singapore can become more mental health friendly. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Chuck Lieberman, CIO, Advisors Capital Management shares his insights on the hotter-than-expected January inflation figures, how markets are reacting and if the Fed can still pull inflation back to manageable levels without inflicting too much pain on the broader economy, as well as expectations on small caps in the months ahead. Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Oriano Lizza, Sales Trader, CMC Markets looks at the week ahead and previews how much growth momentum will be behind Singapore's Q4 GDP growth figures out on Thursday as well as what to read into the next round of US inflation prints.   Presenter: Sean Cheong

Trees are invaluable for providing essential benefits such as improved air quality and aesthetic beauty. However, as they mature and age, the risk of potential dangers escalates, particularly in urban environments like Singapore. The prospect of trees falling on busy areas with human traffic poses significant challenges. Thus, implementing measures to mitigate these risks becomes crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of urban dwellers. One SME has come up with a technology to proactively monitor tree stability in real-time, providing timely alerts to mitigate dangers. Flex Lim, Sales Manager, STYL Solutions gives us more insights. 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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

A short power nap every afternoon can not only give you the rest you need, but more health benefits than you may realise! A recent study by researchers at University College London and the University of the Republic in Uruguay suggests that habitual napping may help keep our brains bigger for longer. Audrey and Ryan chat about the perfect time to nap, how long your naps should last, and if you can nap to replace night time sleep. Sweet dreams! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

The space race is set to heat up in 2024 as Japan, China, India reach for the stars, or literally, the Moon.  But what exactly is the space race and why is it that more countries are increasingly interested in sending their spacecraft into orbit? Professor Erick Lansard NTU’s School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering explains. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Ben Emons, Senior Portfolio Manager at NewEdge Wealth weighs in on the possibility of a pullback following the recent market rally, expectations surrounding upcoming earnings reports this week, whether investors might have to wait till June for upcoming rate cuts, and how the uncertainty surrounding the Presidential Elections might rock markets in coming weeks.  Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Shane Oliver, Head of Market Strategy & Chief Economist, AMP Capital discusses if we can expect February to be underwhelming as usual coming off the typically seasonally strong December and January stretch. He also talks about what will be able to drive the S&P 500 beyond 5,000 points and what may break apart the rally. Presenter: Sean Cheong