Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist, IG highlights the bright spots for DBS including a 1-for-10 bonus share issue as well as a increased dividend payout. Presenter: Sean Cheong

Christine Short, Vice President of Research at Wall Street Horizon shares her insights on the momentum seen on the S&P 500 and Magnificent Seven, whether we’re seeing enough to turn the overall growth rate positive, and if the economy’s impressive showing of late alter the economic outlook for the rest of the year. Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Lion and dragon dance performances are quite a common sight during the Chinese New Year. Ahead of the Year of the Dragon, some troupes are already seeing a rise in demand this year.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Joanna Loo, Manager of Tian Eng Dragon and Lion Dance Centre shares how they are coping with that increased demand and what is involved during training. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors  Music credits: Chordify

As the Year of the Dragon beckons, the age old tradition of lion and dragon dances pick up even more speed this year. In ancient times, they were used as a way to pray for rain or to scare away monsters: but it's now a symbolic ritual used to bring good luck, fortune and good wishes. Audrey and Ryan explore the history of this art, and talk about the amount of work (physical and cultural) that goes into keeping it alive! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music/picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Single-use packaging poses an environmental crisis, with vast amounts contributing to landfills and escalating carbon emissions annually. The urgency to combat this issue is undeniable. One Singapore-based company has come up with a solution - smart returnable packaging system. It recently collaborated with hawker centres to offer a seamless way to borrow and return containers. This groundbreaking approach significantly slashes single-use waste, advocating reuse for a cleaner, greener future. To know exactly how it works and how it has impacted operations, let's hear it from Jonathan Tostevin, CEO, Muuse & Daniel Loh, Ippon Fusion Bowl  Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Ben Powell, Chief APAC Investment Strategist, BlackRock Investment Institute discusses various investment themes worth looking at including demographic divergence, the Future of finance, and the growing transition to a low-carbon economy.

Latest figures are signalling a tightening of consumers’ purse strings, with a dip in Singapore’s retail sales last December compared to the year before. Will the recent GST hike and inflationary pressures further weigh down on red packets this Chinese New Year, and beyond?  On this episode of Morning Shot, Song Seng Wun, Singapore Economic Advisor at CGS International shares his insights.  Presented by: Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors  Music credits: Chordify

What's the "market rate" for angbaos nowadays? With inflation and high cost of living, some have said they're going to be adjusting their red packets to reflect the changing times. On a poll we conducted, 12% said they're going to be giving less this year... hey, we're all feeling the pinch! Audrey and Ryan discuss how much they plan to give out to friends and relatives this year, and also discuss the environmental impact of angbaos.  Don't forget to recycle those red packets! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music/picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Injuries have redirected the life trajectory of many people, impacting not only their physical but also mental wellbeing. In this episode of Mind Your Business, Ting Mao, CEO, SunnyStep, underwent this transformative journey when a spinal injury led her to starting a company offering comfortable footwear solutions.  She shares how she rebounded from that life-changing incident to running a multi-million dollar SME today, with 12 retail outlets island wide. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Jay Woods, CMT, Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets shares his expert analysis on what's weighing down the Dow Jones, what McDonald's first sales miss in 4 years signals on the consumer front, whether investors will see an acceleration in big tech in the coming weeks, as well as the Fed's recent signals on rate cuts. Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors