Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence discusses how much of a growth slowdown can be expected in 2025 for Singapore in view of the latest PMI reading for December, at 51.5 - a drop from 53.9 in November. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

New year, new me. That's what most of us are (hopefully) aspiring towards in 2025. And that statement couldn't be truer when it comes to fitness. But experts are cautioning against certain fitness trends that are all the buzz on social media feeds because they feel these trends may not be sustainable. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey tell you which ones on Breakfast Bites!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

2024 was marked by a series of unprecedented, and in some cases fatal, airplane incidents that captured headlines around the world. Despite these incidents, the International Air Transport Association predicts strong growth for air transport in 2025, with US$36.6 billion in net profits, driven by lower fuel costs and efficiency gains. However, supply chain disruptions, aging fleets, and geopolitical issues remain major challenges. On this episode of Morning Shot, Brendan Sobie, Analyst & Founder of Sobie Aviation shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord discusses how likely Bitcoin will repeat its stellar performance from 2024 to break new record highs again this year.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

On this edition of the Breakfast Quiz, Emaad puts Ryan and Audrey's spelling skills to the test in this challenging spelling bee competition! How well did they fare?? Can you do better??   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar  Edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Leatherback sea turtles are classified by the IUCN as Vulnerable on a global level, but their subpopulation in the Western Pacific are faring far worse than others. According to scientists, that population has declined to just 1,400 breeding adults, leaving them critically endangered. At the forefront of those efforts is The Nature Conservancy, which is partnering with the Solomon Islands government to gather data from critical nesting beaches in Isabel Province, with funding from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). And although strict gender roles dictate much of Melanesian culture, TNC is slowly shifting the tides at Solomon Islands through the recruitment of women rangers. On this episode of Climate Connections, Pete Waldie, Solomon Islands Program Director of The Nature Conservancy shares his first-hand insights. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: The Nature Conservancy Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Mark Matthews, Managing Director & Head of Research Asia, Julius Baer shares his insights on big tech moves, concerns coming on the back of geopolitical uncertainties, US 10-year Treasury bond yields, strength of the US Dollar and where money is flowing. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

New year, new you! Lots of people use the month of January to start the year on the right foot, with better habits and a new lifestyle. Whether it’s cutting back on alcohol, exploring a plant-based lifestyle, or embracing self-love, these movements prove to be harder than you think!  Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about not beating ourselves up if we slip up!   Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music & picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

During New Orleans’ New Year’s celebration, an Army veteran driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group wrought carnage, killing 15 people as he steered around a police blockade and slammed into revelers before being shot dead by police. Investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are currently ongoing. Additionally, the global economy is entering the new year with uncertainty looming over prospects.  Donald Trump’s second term in the White House is expected to dominate the economic agenda. Global trade tensions are on the horizon as Trump threatens to impose sweeping tariffs on US imports. Beyond economic policies, the immigration issue, which took centrestage during the 2024 election cycle, is also set to feature front and centre as Trump takes his place at the White House. President-elect Donald Trump had earlier promised a crackdown on illegal immigration and significant changes to immigration laws. His advisers will contend with long-existing headwinds to turn Trump’s campaign rhetoric into policy. So, what’s in store as Trump makes his political comeback? On this episode of Morning Shot, Charles Lipson, Professor Emeritus from the Department of Political Science at University of Chicago shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images; AFP

If you're reading this, you've most likely at some point participated in a shared ritual.  It might be a toast when you're out with friends, or perhaps eating together with your family. Whatever it is, these rituals have something in common - they honour something or someone that is important.  And they can also be the secret to long-lasting connections!    Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: The Straits Times Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors