Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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

In the high-stakes race towards an electrified future, the global electric vehicle (EV) market is witnessing dynamic shifts. As Chinese EV manufacturers surge ahead, challenging established European and American rivals, the landscape is characterised by innovation, competition, and strategic manoeuvring. With a myriad of factors influencing this EV race, Michael Dunne, CEO, Dunne Insightssheds light on how automakers are vying for supremacy, navigating through challenges and accelerating towards a sustainable and electrifying future on the roads. 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 credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

We all love Chinese New Year snacks, don't we? Yes, they’re delicious, but they also carry a lot of meaning! There's a good amount of cultural symbolism behind your all our favourite CNY snacks: Pineapple tarts to bring prosperity, peanut cookies for fertility, and bakkwa for luck! Audrey and Ryan take a look at how this all started: the hidden meanings, what they all signify, and how they've evolved over the years as palates change (charcoal truffle tarts, anyone?). Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors  Photo credits: Yen Meng Jiin

George Schultze, Founder & Managing Member, Schultze Asset Management shares his insights on the S&P 500 topping the 5,000 landmark, how long the rally coming on the back of better-than-expected earnings can sustain, what’s really driving the downtrend in farm exports, as well as his investor playbook outlook. Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

We’re just hours away from ringing in the Chinese New Year, and also the Year of the Dragon. It’s also typically a time when many might consider getting a pet that coincides with the zodiac for the year for good luck - bearded dragons in this case, even though they might be prohibited, depending on where you live. Chinese families will also be feasting on a range of delicacies like abalone and sea cucumbers.  But before you do any of that, think again - because you might be fuelling illegal wildlife smuggling, or organised criminal and drug syndicates!  On this episode of Climate Connections, Serene Chng, Senior Programme Officer at TRAFFIC International - Southeast Asia weighs in on why trafficking poses a severe threat to many endangered species, and challenges involved in trying to nip this issue in the bud. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: TRAFFIC Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors, Astrine Leoung

Shaokai Fan, Global Head of Central Banks, World Gold Council discusses how 2023 was a year that saw gold prices achieve a record high against the backdrop of geopolitical turmoil and market volatility. He looks at how much momentum can be sustained in the current backdrop of lower interest rates expected this year. Presenter: Sean Cheong

David Dietze, Managing Principal & Senior Investment Strategist, Peapack Private Wealth Management shares his insights on whether investors are just being swept off their coat-tails, how the market is reacting on the back of better-than-expected earnings season, coupled with upbeat guidance, if investors can expect more dividend growth opportunities from Walt Disney, which handily beat Wall Street's earnings expectations, lifted by record results at its theme parks and continued cost-cutting efforts. Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Mature workers often get the short end of the stick when it comes to getting hired. And even though employers view training as the most effective way to ensure the employability of such workers, companies are falling short in turning that into reality. On this episode of Morning Shot, Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC and Dr Paul Ong, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Tsao Foundation share their insights on mature workers and how to better enhance their employability. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Graphics credits: NTUC health & NTUC