Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Dim sum, a cherished culinary tradition originating from ancient China, embodies more than just a meal - it's an experience that fosters connection and celebration. In Singapore's bustling culinary scene, one heritage brand has stood the test of time for over 60 years: Sin Mui Heng. Specialising in frozen and chilled dim sum, SMHFood has become synonymous with quality and tradition. In this episode of intergenerational series, we have the privilege of hosting two second-generation leaders to delve into their family's legacy and future aspirations. Evan Tay, Director, Business Development, SMHFood & Johnson Tay, Director, Operations, SMHFood. 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

Just as the earnings season is about to kick off, higher interest rates for a longer period are back in vogue after an uptick in March's US CPI & firmer oil prices. What’s the implication of that data? Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA, tells Sean Cheong what he is looking forward to ahead of the current US bank earnings season. Presented and edited by Sean Cheong

US producer prices increased moderately in March as a rise in the cost of services was softened by a fall in goods prices, calming fears of a resurgence in inflation. The report from the US Labor Department led economists to anticipate milder increases in the inflation measures tracked by the Federal Reserve for monetary policy relative to the strong consumer price readings in March. Gina Martin Adams, Chief Equity Strategist & Global Director of Equity Strategy at Bloomberg LP shares her insights on whether the sell-off following a hot consumer prices report signals hope that we might not see a resurgence in inflation and if investors are too bullish at this point. She also weighs in on the complexities, opportunities and risks posed by emerging markets, whether leading industries are in the process of losing steam, and the direction of the overall market health. Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Rice is a key staple in many diets around the world. But did you know that rice production accounts for over 10% of global methane emissions? These emissions in turn contribute to climate change. Bali is an Indonesian island known for its stunning landscapes, famous for its terraced rice fields that cascade down hillsides, creating a picturesque environment. But beyond aesthetics, the Bali rice fields and the Subak system are closely intertwined and they represent the lifeblood of Bali's cultural and agricultural heritage.  The Subak system, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, refers to the traditional irrigation system developed by Balinese farmers to manage water distribution and cultivation in flooded rice fields. It is a cooperative and democratic system that emphasises harmony between nature and the community. On this episode of Climate Connections - Sharadha Sathiakumar, Research Fellow, Earth Observatory of Singapore shares more about her project exploring potential solutions to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in the rice fields of Bali located in Indonesia, the fourth-largest producer of rice worldwide. She found that the Intermittent Wetting and Drying technique allowing local farmers to improvise based on their experience could very well be the solution to reducing the greenhouse gases emitted by the rice you eat! The results of this experiment were very promising: both methane and nitrous oxide emissions reduced, and rice yield increased. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Sharadha Sathiakumar, Joanne Petrina, Earth Observatory of Singapore Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Rainer Michael Preiss, Partner & Portfolio Strategist, DAS Family Office shares his insights on supply chain disruptions and their impact on slowing inflation's retreat, as well as risks set by these disruptions. He also weighs in on whether it's the end of a bull market or just an excuse for investors who have had a lot of gains to take some of that off the table, where people are shifting their money to, if the rise of the US dollar to its highest level against the Japanese yen since mid-1990s will take a toll on Asian currencies.  Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Photo & Graphics credits: AP, pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Are you okay with having CCTVs record what you’re doing in the Airbnbs you stay at while on your travels?  Airbnb recently announced that they’re putting a worldwide ban on all security cameras inside rental properties using their services, and that takes effect by the end of this month (April).  On this episode of Morning Shot, Xavier Lim, Associate Director at Yeo & Associates LLC delves into the legalities behind Airbnb's latest move and the challenges of successful implementation. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo/graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Simon Ree, Founder, Tao of Trading chats with Sean Cheong about how badly markets have been affected by the latest US CPI data, as shares his thoughts on expectations for the upcoming batch of earnings releases.  Presented by Sean Cheong Edited by Emaad Akhtar

Imagine getting a call or video from someone claiming they have your children hostage, and you can hear their voices crying for help. This is a very real and scary scam that's going on globally: all done by generative AI. Deepfake videos and images have become a huge issue that's causing misinformation and emotional trauma. And with technology advancing at rapid speed, it's getting harder and harder to tell real from fake. Audrey and Emaad chat about some possible telltale signs. Stay safe out there! Presented by Audrey Siek and Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors  Picture credits: Organization for Social Media Safety

Amidst economic headwinds, Singapore's private residential market saw a modest uptick in home prices in Q1 2024. Two industry experts Tricia Song, Head of Research, Singapore & South East Asia, CBRE & Chia Siew Chuin, Head of Residential Research, Research & Consultancy, JLL discuss the implications for buyers and developers as they navigate challenges and opportunities in the housing landscape. 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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

A babbling brook. A plastic bag. A nice, big bowl of noodles. What they all have in common: they make sounds people LOVE. We're talking about ASMR, or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response: a sound phenomenon that can trigger a physical tingling response and calm people down.  As we mark International ASMR Day, discover the therapeutic benefits of the many sounds of ASMR, and explore the world's top favourite sensory noises. Presented by Audrey Siek and Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors