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Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am.  Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.
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16 Jan 2025 · 4m 23s
Breakfast Bites: Chilli peppers are better for you than oranges - true or false?
On International Hot and Spicy Food Day, the Breakfast team dive into the origins of chilli, the hottest chilli pepper in town (according to the Scoville scale), whether our spicy friends are better for you than oranges, and the biggest consumer of spices in the world!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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16 Jan 2025 · 12m 46s
Mind Your Business: Turn your home into a 5-star hotel 
When was the last time you deep cleaned your home? Well if the answer is a long time and you’re panicking ahead of Chinese New Year fret not because Helpling’s got your back. In fact, together with celebrity Irene Ang, they’ve recently launched their newest Hotel-Grade Housekeeping services that promises you the look of a five-star hotel. Join Emaad Akhtar as he invites James Lim, Chief Executive Officer, Asia-Pacific, Helpling Group to discuss what the ‘SuperHelper Method’ entails, how it is reinventing home cleaning services, and his take on what makes a successful entrepreneur, as a recipient of the Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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16 Jan 2025 · 9m 28s
US Markets Wrap: How much will the Gaza ceasefire deal lift market sentiments? What opportunities are there beyond the Magnificent Seven?
Vincent Ee, Head of Investments, Asia at Schroders Wealth Management shares his insights on how the latest developments surrounding the Gaza ceasefire are set to uplift markets, a positive earnings season, opportunities outside of the Magnificent Seven, and whether AI will deliver on its promise. He also weighs in on what investors are keeping their eyes on as we near Trump's inauguration.  Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul Asrar Photo credits: Alex Brandon/AP; Getty Images; Alice Morgan / InvestopediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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16 Jan 2025 · 6m 38s
Companies To Watch: Can Meta showcase another 68% price growth in 2025? 
2024 has been a fantastic year for social media firm Media Platforms, with its stock price having soared close to 68% year over year! But can it sustain this stellar trajectory? What’s the New Year been like for the Facebook and Instagram parent company? Well off the top of the list, we’re looking at job cuts, advertisement lawsuits, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s call for more ‘masculinity’ in the corporate world. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they venture into the world of Meta and analyse the latest stories influencing the company's value.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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16 Jan 2025 · 11m 22s
Morning Shot: Can the Workplace Fairness Bill solve less visible discrimination?
Discrimination often happens at the workplace and can take many forms. To better tackle that, Singapore has recently passed a landmark legislation, with provisions to tackle discriminatory practices in hiring, dismissals and appraisals. The Workplace Fairness Bill is set to strengthen protections for Singaporeans by making fair employment practices not just a ‘good to have’ company policy but a legal requirement. But can this Bill solve less visible discrimination? And how challenging is it to execute the legislation? On this episode of Morning Shot, Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General at NTUC shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul AsrarPhoto credits: ST FileSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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15 Jan 2025 · 9m 05s
Bigger Pic: Opportunities in Asia & Emerging Markets amid shifting tides
John Tsai, Portfolio Manager at Eastspring Investments discusses how periods of market volatility present active opportunities in Asian and Emerging Market equities. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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15 Jan 2025 · 13m 50s
Mind Your Business: How This Young Change-Maker Is Driving The Green Charge
Did you know that indoor air pollution could potentially do more damage than outdoor pollution? In fact, the World Health Organisation has called it “the world's largest single environmental health risk." While all forms of pollution can be harmful, indoor air pollution is particularly pernicious because people are often steeped in it for long periods of time.  One Singapore startup called Greenairy (prono: Green-Airy) has developed a new solution to remedy this.  On this episode of Mind Your Business, the brainchild of it all, Tanvi Thombre, Founder of Greenairy, who’s only in her twenties shares her experience behind running a business as a young entrepreneur - shares her insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul AsrarPhoto credits: GreenairySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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15 Jan 2025 · 13m 59s
Morning Shot: Bak Kwa anyone? Listen to our Bak Kwa Index before you head out to buy your favourite bak kwa!
Prices of traditional bak kwa - or barbecued sliced pork - usually see increases in the lead-up to the Chinese New Year, with many people putting in their orders or buying them as gifts, as early as two weeks ahead of the festivities. Sellers are trying to keep it affordable for consumers, but what are the challenges behind trying to cut production costs? And what do the prices of bak kwa signal about inflation?  On this episode of Morning Shot, Song Seng Wun, Singapore Economic Advisor at CGS International shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul AsrarPhoto credits: Yeo Kai TingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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15 Jan 2025 · 5m 11s
Breakfast Bites: When was the last time you "Wikipedia-ed" something?
Where do you turn when you need to know who starred in that random movie you saw years ago, or when you’re trying to figure out the timeline of a historical event? Wikipedia has become the go-to source for a lot of people. As the website turns 24, Audrey and Ryan talk about the accuracy, the top visited pages of 2024, and our own wikipedia searches.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music & picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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15 Jan 2025 · 7m 36s
Companies To Watch: Mercedes Benz stock - HOT or NOT?
Forget flying cars or self-driving cars… Perhaps one that you could have a conversation with or tell you what the best restaurant around your area is could be your next best investment. Bringing new innovations into the ever competitive automobile market, Mercedes-Benz announced its partnership with Google that will feature an artificial intelligence-based “virtual assistant” in its cars, answering any question you may have and giving you precise directions on the road.  Will this be enough to revive interest in the German carmaker amid stiff competition with local brands in China? What do analysts think about how Mercedes stock is set to perform? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore if this latest innovation is one that will keep people talking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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