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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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5:12

Breakfast Bites: How companies are boosting worker...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2024/02/23

In the sphere of work, we all have one thing in common: our love for Fridays. The reasons are obvious: its the end of an exhausting five days of hard grind, and you're finally ready to unwind over the weekend. And therein lies the problem - because employees pay so much more attention on Fridays to the two-day rest that awaits them, this particular day has seen depressed productivity levels. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss the measures some companies around the world are taking to boost efficient

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11:05

Post-Budget Exclusive: What makes a good Budget?

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2024/02/23

What makes a good Budget? If we were to ask every Singaporean that question, you’re likely to hear a variety of different answers. Jester Koh, Associate Economist, UOB shares his take on whether Budget 2024 provides a silver lining as we brace ourselves for the dark clouds of rising geopolitical tensions, rising cost of living and an ageing population. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Michelle Martin Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:19

Mind Your Business: Can video game arcades stand the...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2024/02/23

Many of us grew up playing games in the arcades. Many of us have since pivoted to online games, which are easily accessible on our mobile devices. So the question is :”Do people still visit the video game arcades? Will they become obsolete soon?” Caroline Leong, Group Chief Customer Officer, TEEG (The Entertainment & Education Group – the parent company of Timezone) shares how they are standing strong in the face of fierce competition from the ever-evolving online gaming industry and how they

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6:29

Bigger Picture: UOB Q4 profit up 22 percent to $1.4...

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2024/02/22

Glenn Thum, Research Analyst, Phillip Securities Research, discusses how much momentum is behind another strong quarter for fees, contributed by cards and wealth management. He also looks at how a backdrop of moderating net interest margins will play out for UOB's loanbook. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:53

Mind Your Business: Buying a property in JB? Here’s...

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2024/02/22

Propelled by the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link or RTS Link, Johor Bahru has emerged as an alluring prospect for property investment among Singaporeans. But what do we know about the area? What developments are there? What should Singaporeans take note of when buying a property in JB? We find out more with a Malaysia real estate expert - Chia Zi Jin, Principal, CRA Valuers & Realty Consultant & Southern Representative, Malaysian Institute of Estate Agent (MIEA) See

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9:24

Morning Shot: Budget 2024 - Building a strong...

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2024/02/22

Budget 2024 is all about turning Forward Singapore into reality. It includes taking concrete steps to tackle immediate challenges for households and businesses, create more paths for equality and mobility, provide more assurances for families and seniors, and ultimately forge a stronger and more united nation. On this episode of Morning Shot, Melvin Yong, Assistant-Secretary General at NTUC shares how this year’s Budget is received by the labour movement. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and

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5:56

Breakfast Bites: Let's examine standardised tests....

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2024/02/22

A-level results will be released this Saturday, so it's a big day for students waiting in bated breath as they find out where they're going next. Standardised testing is a practice that has sparked many debates globally: while educators say it can provide a level playing field, critics have pointed towards the need for more rounded assessments to account for 'fluid intelligence'. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad have all taken their fair share of exams back in the day: they reflect on the process, and the

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8:11

Bigger Picture: Markets unimpressed with China's...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2024/02/21

Lee Kian Soon, CEO, Astral Asset Management, discusses the measures China has been rolling out to arrest the slump in its stock market, including the significance of its biggest cut to its key mortgage rate, what more is needed and how urgent further help is required.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:56

Breakfast Bites: The most common dreams and what they...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2024/02/21

Dreaming - one of the most intriguing aspects of life that is common to all humans. But how many of us pay attention to the contents of our dreams or make an attempt to interpret them? What do they reveal about our personalities, or states of mind? Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:50

Morning Shot: Sea the Difference - From F&B and...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2024/02/21

On this episode of Morning Shot, Gladys See, Shipbroker, Howe Robinson shares about her 360 pivot from F&B and marketing into the world of shipbroking - the challenges behind a mid-career switch and skills needed to successfully learn the ropes of something new. If you’re interested in pursuing a maritime career, visit this link to find out more: https://www.seathedifference.gov.sg/ Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay &

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12:13

Mind Your Business: How non-farmers are spearheading...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2024/02/21

According to a 2022 UN report, there is fresh evidence that the world is moving in reverse, away from the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) of ending hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms, by 2030, which is just six years away. The Food and and Agriculture Organisation says attaining the SGD 2 target by 2030 would be difficult, unless agrifood systems are transformed and made more resilient. Densely-populated countries like Singapore have been adopting new technologies to

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8:13

Bigger Picture: Analysing Budget 2024's investment...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2024/02/20

Alvin Chow, CEO, Dr Wealth, analyses some of the highlights of Budget 2024, including the benefit of CDC Vouchers to supermarket chains; support for businesses seeking to transition to a greener future; investments in the AI industry; and discusses the playbook for investors with respect to aged healthcare. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:04

Morning Shot: Budget 2024 - Investing the seeds of...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2024/02/20

With the pressure of living costs weighing down on Singaporeans, Budget 2024 sets out to tackle the immediate challenges for both households and businesses, while at the same time holding the underlying goal of forging a stronger and more united nation. On this episode of Morning Shot - Mdm Rahayu Mahzam, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Law, and Member of Parliament for Jurong GRC weighs in on the key issues at the top of people’s minds and whether the Budget measures go far enough to

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5:24

Breakfast Bites: Want to save money on travels? Try...

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2024/02/20

Calling all travellers! Shoulder season is coming up in this part of the world. That typically means the period of time between a region's peak travel season and off-season. (Why it's called that: because the head, which is peak season, is in between the shoulders!) This timespan can last months or just weeks, and it changes with every region. Travel experts say it’s a great time to travel: with less tourists, cheaper airfares and hotels, and moderate weather. Audrey, Emaad and Ryan weigh the pros

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11:05

Mind Your Business: How this SME aligns with MOE's...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2024/02/20

At the start of this year, the Ministry of Education laid out key priorities for Singapore’s education system for 2024, and one of them is to uplift the professionalism of Sped school educators. How will this help businesses that better focus on Sped education? And how can they also align with MOE’s new directive? Sandra Lim, Founder, Math Nuggets, who focuses on teaching math and special needs education, shares more. Presented by Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited

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30:39

Post-Budget Panel Exclusive: Budget 2024 - Paving a...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2024/02/19

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a $131.4 billion Budget last Friday - the first instalment of the Forward Singapore roadmap. Key shifts from the Forward Singapore roadmap were made concrete in this Budget, with major investments to help mid-career workers upgrade their skills and support those who have been laid off. On this exclusive Post Budget Panel, our panel of experts weigh in. Panel: Alvin Liew, Senior Economist, UOB Mark Lee, Singapore Business Federation Council Member,

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5:29

Breakfast Bites: Meditation - shining the light of...

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2024/02/19

The stressful lives we lead - often made even more chaotic due to the prevalence of digital devices - have prompted many to turn to meditation, or mindfulness. There are countless apps, teachers and books that preach the myriad benefits of meditation, and the various techniques you can try. They aren't wrong. But it's important to understand - as with every other facet of life - why we do what we do. What is the real purpose of meditation? What are the common misconceptions? Find out on this edition

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10:40

Bigger Picture: Art of turning around distressed...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2024/02/19

Ho Kheng Lian, General Partner, Turn Capital shares what goes on behind the scenes in her work of turning distressed companies around, how her firm identifies which ones are worth saving and have high potential, as well as various ways of executing a turnaround plan. Presenter: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:23

Bigger Picture: Climbing the wall of worry

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2024/02/16

Ken Peng, Head of Asia Investment Strategy, Citi Global Wealth Investments discusses why earnings can still grow despite worries about slowing economic growth among other concerns. Presenter: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:35

Morning Shot: Wishing upon a Budget - How can the...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2024/02/16

It’s a big day for Singapore as Singaporeans look forward to the Budget statement which will be delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in Parliament at 3.30pm today. On this episode of Morning Shot, Annie Koh, Professor Emeritus of Finance, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University shares more about what Singaporeans are hoping for, and how the Government can better work with the people to create that shared future together. Presented by:

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