Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

On International Kite Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss the origins of the kite, their importance during wartimes, and what the kite symbolises for different cultural traditions!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

The Singapore Red Cross has been at the forefront of a wide range of humanitarian causes around the world, ranging from flood and earthquake recovery efforts to blood donation drives in Singapore. At the helm of it all is Benjamin William, Secretary-general of the Singapore Red Cross, who turned a 3-decade long diplomacy career into one covering humanitarian causes. On this episode of Mind Your Business, he shares the lessons he carried over from illustrious career as a diplomat and the challenges behind managing a charity.  Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul Asrar Photo credits: Singapore Red Cross

Public consultations for Budget 2025 have begun, with discussions circling four broad themes: economic strategies for the next bound; opportunities for skills upgrading and jobs for workers; support for Singaporeans across different life stages; and strengthening Singaporeans’ sense of solidarity and unity as the country marks SG60. How are the aspirations of Singaporeans evolving and what are the areas of concern individuals and businesses hope the government will cover in the upcoming Budget for the year?  On this episode of Morning Shot, Annie Koh, Professor Emeritus of Finance from the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University shares her insights on those key themes. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul Asrar Photo credits: SG60.gov.sg; ST File

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group shares her insights on the shaky start markets had so far in January, how movements by the 10-year yields could affect the rest of the asset classes, whether it's too late to jump on the gold and bitcoin bandwagon, nd why institutional investors seem to be flocking to Israel. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul Asrar  Photo credits: Doug Mills/The New York Times

There has been growing concern over bird flu globally in recent weeks, with a number of countries reporting cases in humans, and the first fatality from avian influenza in the US. Bird flu is a disease caused by a virus that infects birds, and sometimes other animals. Bird migration has resulted in outbreaks of the avian flu in domestic and wild birds. The H5N1 virus is the major strain circulating among wild birds worldwide, and emerged in China in the late 1990s. Will it become the next global pandemic? On this episode of Breakfast Special, Professor Gavin Smith, Director of the Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases at Duke-NUS Medical School shares his expert insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul Asrar Photo credits: CDC/NIAID/AP

Time is ticking for TikTok as we’re nearing the possible ban of the internet’s favorite short videos platform. With no sign of Chinese parent Bytedance offloading the social media platform to an American owner, how is this set to shake markets? And which companies might emerge as potential winners and losers of this ban? Join in this conversation with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they discuss 4 companies that will be largely influenced by a possible end of TikTok in the US and the opportunities it brings to competitors.

Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development at CMC Markets Singapore discusses what is keeping investors on the sidelines as range-bound trading continues into 2025. She also looks at why the sell-off in longer term bonds may suggest some fear in the market. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

“Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” On this episode of Mind Your Business, Jean Khong, General Manager of FairPrice Foundation - the social impact arm of Singapore's largest supermarket chain, FairPrice - shares what it’s like translating her two-decade experience in integrated communications from the banking industry to the social mission she works for now. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul Asrar Photo credits: FairPrice Foundation

Today, we’re turning the spotlight on... us! Well, not just us, but the amazing world of public radio. It’s Public Radio Broadcasting Day—a day to celebrate the folks who brought it into our lives. You know us as your morning crew, but ever wonder what got us into radio?  It’s going to be a fun ride down memory lane, and of course, we’d love to hear your favourite radio memories too.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music & picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Global financial markets are facing unprecedented levels of uncertainty, with shifting economic growth patterns continuing to challenge investors to rethink traditional investment strategies. On this exclusive episode of M&G Investments Optimal Insights, Pierre Chartres, Investment Director, Fixed Income, M&G Investments shares his insights on how best to navigate the market turbulence in 2025, and M&G’s Optimal Income Strategy. This podcast reflects M&G’s present opinions reflecting current market conditions. They are subject to change without notice and involve a number of assumptions which may not prove valid. This podcast does not constitute an offer of, or solicitation for, a purchase or sale of any investment product or class of investment products, or to provide discretionary investment management services. The view should not, and under no circumstances are to be construed as, an advertisement or a public offering of any securities or a solicitation of any offer to buy securities. While M&G Investments believes the information to be accurate and reliable, we do not claim or have responsibility for its completeness, accuracy, or reliability. Statements of future expectations, estimates, projections, and other forward-looking statements are based on available information and management’s view as of the time of these statements. Accordingly, such statements are inherently speculative as they are based on assumptions which may involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. All forms of investments carry risks. Such investments may not be suitable for everyone. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)