Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Latest figures are signalling a tightening of consumers’ purse strings, with a dip in Singapore’s retail sales last December compared to the year before. Will the recent GST hike and inflationary pressures further weigh down on red packets this Chinese New Year, and beyond?  On this episode of Morning Shot, Song Seng Wun, Singapore Economic Advisor at CGS International shares his insights.  Presented by: Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors  Music credits: Chordify

What's the "market rate" for angbaos nowadays? With inflation and high cost of living, some have said they're going to be adjusting their red packets to reflect the changing times. On a poll we conducted, 12% said they're going to be giving less this year... hey, we're all feeling the pinch! Audrey and Ryan discuss how much they plan to give out to friends and relatives this year, and also discuss the environmental impact of angbaos.  Don't forget to recycle those red packets! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music/picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Injuries have redirected the life trajectory of many people, impacting not only their physical but also mental wellbeing. In this episode of Mind Your Business, Ting Mao, CEO, SunnyStep, underwent this transformative journey when a spinal injury led her to starting a company offering comfortable footwear solutions.  She shares how she rebounded from that life-changing incident to running a multi-million dollar SME today, with 12 retail outlets island wide. 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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Jay Woods, CMT, Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets shares his expert analysis on what's weighing down the Dow Jones, what McDonald's first sales miss in 4 years signals on the consumer front, whether investors will see an acceleration in big tech in the coming weeks, as well as the Fed's recent signals on rate cuts. Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting outlines the look ahead to the week where central bank decisions from Australia and India are in focus. He also talks about how investors will be factoring in the hotter than expected US jobs data from last Friday. Presented: Sean Cheong

Whether you're the universal receiver (AB+ people, anyone?) or universal donor (O-), you can save lives no matter what type of blood you have! Recently, the HSA put out an SOS for more donors to come forward, as O group stocks run low during the festive season. Now, there's an urgent call for negative rhesus blood due to rarity and the holiday period. Audrey (AB+!) and Ryan (O+) talk about their blood types, and how we can ALL help. To find out more about whether you're eligible, and what to expect if you want to donate, tune into our Morning Shot segment with the Singapore Red Cross. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music/picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

What parallels exist between commanding a warship and steering a boardroom? A remarkable individual who has smoothly transitioned from a distinguished military career to steering excellence in the corporate landscape, shares her unique insights gained in this transformative career shift, plus the evolution of a traditional industry in the digital age, and the personal motivations driving active engagement in impactful CSR initiatives.  Hear from Neo Su Yin, CEO, SingPost Singapore in our C-Suite conversation on Mind Your Business.  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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Red alert! Calling out to those who are of A- and B- blood types!  If you’re one of those two blood types - you might want to consider heading down to donate some blood as the stocks are currently at low levels.  Blood is frequently needed to save lives, and your generous help will be greatly appreciated by those who need it.   On this episode of Morning Shot, Nurul Huda, Executive of the Blood Donor Programme at Singapore Red Cross shares the A-Z of blood donation and why it's so important. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo/graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Ever wondered about the role of a business consultant, the impact it can have on your business, and the key steps to ensure you get your money's worth? In this Biz-How-To episode, we explore the world of business consulting with Vikram Chakravarty, Asean Strategy and Transactions Leader at EY, to gain insights into maximising the value of consultancy services and transforming your business strategies into tangible success.  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

Joey Chew, Head of Asia FX Research at HSBC, discusses how the Fed's latest signals of no cuts in March reinforces HSBC's view of a cut in June. She also discusses the implications for the USD with the Fed's hawkish tone, as well as how other currencies will move in the coming year. Presenter: Ryan Huang