Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Consumer attitudes toward electric vehicles are evolving fast, and so are expectations of the car-shopping experience. Beyond the green push, earlier surveys have found that consumers want an experience that matches their expectations of the car itself - something exciting and innovative but also reliable and predictable. What can EV brands do to attract consumers who are looking for that extra spark of innovation?  On this episode of Electric Mornings with BYD, James Ng, Managing Director of BYD Singapore and Philippines and Anthony Teo, Managing Director of Vantage Automotive. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

The kebaya has been successfully inscribed onto the UNESCO representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. It was jointly nominated by five Southeast Asian countries - Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand - and is the largest nomination from Southeast Asia to date in terms of nominating countries. The collaboration comes as the kebaya celebrates the shared cultural identity across the five countries, promotes cross-cultural understanding, and continues to be present, actively produced and worn by many communities across Southeast Asia. On this episode of Morning Shot, Melissa Tan, Director of Heritage Policy & Research at the National Heritage Board and Ratianah Tahir, Owner & Designer of Kebaya by Ratianah share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Angelina Lai, CIO of St. James’s Place Asia and Middle East discusses some of the key surprises over the past year in the markets, including the pricing in of US election results as well as the evolving interest rate narrative. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

As Singapore strives to build an inclusive society under its Smart Nation initiative, a local start-up is spearheading a revolutionary shift in mobility for wheelchair users and the ageing population. With the impending launch of the innovative Strutt ev¹ at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the United States, this groundbreaking device integrates intelligent co-pilot technology and custom sensor suites to redefine autonomy and quality of life for its users. How is this technology set to transform mobility solutions and challenge societal stigma around disability? We find out more from Tony Hong, CEO, Strutt & Barney Mason, Chief Designer, Strutt. 

Adapting to an ageing workforce and attracting young talent is a critical challenge for many SMEs in Singapore, including Lim Kee Food Manufacturing. With a 42-year history of crafting traditional Chinese steamed buns, this family-run business is navigating change by embracing upskilling programs and generational collaboration. How are they positioning themselves for the future while staying true to its heritage? We find out more from Ang Shu Min, Head, Business Services, Lim Kee Food and Manufacturing& Ang Khim Wee, Head, Business Development, Lim Kee Food & Manufacturing

Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist, Carson Group shares his insights on whether we will see a Santa Claus rally this year and his concerns over the breadth of that rally. He also shares whether investors should dial back on their expectations for 2025. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Jacquelyn Martin / AP

On this edition of the Breakfast Quiz, Emaad challenges Ryan and Audrey's knowledge of Japan, a favourite travel destination for many Singaporeans! How well did they fare? Tune in to find out!   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

It’s official: 2025 has a signature color, and it’s as rich and delicious as your favourite dessert. Say hello to Pantone’s Colour of the Year—Mocha Mousse!  This warm, inviting brown, unveiled on December 5th, is already stirring up excitement in the worlds of fashion, beauty, and design. Think coffee, chocolate, and cinnamon vibes—essentially, it’s a shade that wraps you in comfort and makes you want to indulge.  Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Photo credits: Pantone Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors  

The ocean holds clues to past civilisations and cultures, provides a rich resource for new medicines and treatments, but more importantly, is home to millions of undiscovered species. Ocean scientists around the world have been seeking to unlock its secrets, but only just over 20% of the ocean floor is mapped. What lives, feeds and breeds down there in the icy depths remains a huge mystery. Large-scale extraction of ocean species like cod, herring, tuna, swordfish and halibut, has brought the collapse of these wild populations by about 90% in just the last few decades. But, a new wave of understanding about why the ocean matters is bringing a glimmer of hope. On this episode of Climate Connections, Dr Sylvia Earle, Founder of Mission Blue & National Geographic Society Explorer in Residence - who has dedicated her life to explore, study and protect the oceans - shares first-hand insights on her dives into the deep blue and why exploration is an important step in educating the masses.  She also dives into what she’s hoping to achieve when she leads Ocean Geographic’s BIG ACE Expedition to ground-zero of the climate crisis: the Arctic, in line with her 90th birthday next year (2025).  Special thanks to Ocean Geographic.  Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Michael Aw / Ocean Geographic Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

José Torres, Senior Economist, Interactive Brokers shares his insights on how hawkish Fed's latest rate cut is, how the Fed might be modelling potential impact by Trump's administration, and how much they might hold back in terms of potential rate cuts in 2025. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: EPA-EFE