Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting outlines the look ahead to the week where central bank decisions from Australia and India are in focus. He also talks about how investors will be factoring in the hotter than expected US jobs data from last Friday. Presented: Sean Cheong

Whether you're the universal receiver (AB+ people, anyone?) or universal donor (O-), you can save lives no matter what type of blood you have! Recently, the HSA put out an SOS for more donors to come forward, as O group stocks run low during the festive season. Now, there's an urgent call for negative rhesus blood due to rarity and the holiday period. Audrey (AB+!) and Ryan (O+) talk about their blood types, and how we can ALL help. To find out more about whether you're eligible, and what to expect if you want to donate, tune into our Morning Shot segment with the Singapore Red Cross. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music/picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

What parallels exist between commanding a warship and steering a boardroom? A remarkable individual who has smoothly transitioned from a distinguished military career to steering excellence in the corporate landscape, shares her unique insights gained in this transformative career shift, plus the evolution of a traditional industry in the digital age, and the personal motivations driving active engagement in impactful CSR initiatives.  Hear from Neo Su Yin, CEO, SingPost Singapore in our C-Suite conversation on Mind Your Business.  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

Red alert! Calling out to those who are of A- and B- blood types!  If you’re one of those two blood types - you might want to consider heading down to donate some blood as the stocks are currently at low levels.  Blood is frequently needed to save lives, and your generous help will be greatly appreciated by those who need it.   On this episode of Morning Shot, Nurul Huda, Executive of the Blood Donor Programme at Singapore Red Cross shares the A-Z of blood donation and why it's so important. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo/graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Ever wondered about the role of a business consultant, the impact it can have on your business, and the key steps to ensure you get your money's worth? In this Biz-How-To episode, we explore the world of business consulting with Vikram Chakravarty, Asean Strategy and Transactions Leader at EY, to gain insights into maximising the value of consultancy services and transforming your business strategies into tangible success.  Presented by Ryan Huang 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

Joey Chew, Head of Asia FX Research at HSBC, discusses how the Fed's latest signals of no cuts in March reinforces HSBC's view of a cut in June. She also discusses the implications for the USD with the Fed's hawkish tone, as well as how other currencies will move in the coming year. Presenter: Ryan Huang

"There's no such thing as a free lunch," is an age-old adage we've heard far too many times to count. But if it's your birthday here in Singapore, well, there might just be.  Do you fancy eating free gyozas and salmon sashimi slices - as many as your age? Or a free beverage from the vast selection on offer at Mr. Coconut? And this one's for adrenaline junkies - free entry into a water theme park?  Tune in to this episode of Breakfast Bites to find out what other freebies you can avail on your special day! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music/sound & photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Today marks World Wetlands Day.  The swamp forests, reedbeds and flooded grasslands of the Lower Mekong basin form one of the most biologically important regions on the planet. But these ecosystems are vanishing at an alarming pace, along with riverbank collapse, which has led to coastal communities losing their homes. Researchers believe that this is because the Vietnam Mekong Delta is currently being robbed of its very foundations - sand.  On this episode of Climate Connections, Rachel Lau, Research Assistant, National Institute of Education, Earth Observatory of Singapore, NTU and Assistant Professor Edward Park, National Institute of Education & Principal Investigator, Earth Observatory of Singapore, NTU weigh in on why the Mekong Delta is drowning in 'sand debt'. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: NTU Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Gina Martin Adams, Chief Equity Strategist & Global Director of Equity Strategy, Bloomberg LP shares her insights on the brutal decline overnight, sentiments surrounding how the tech sector is faring, whether 2024 looks like a banner year for the Magnificent Seven, and how the Fed's latest message might play out when it comes to giving stocks direction. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank, discusses the FOMC's decision to hold rates steady at its latest meeting and the Fed's indication that March cuts are likely off the table; whether fund flows are still supporting US equities; if the Red Sea tensions pose a risk to US inflation; and the implication of China's latest policy easing on local equity and bond markets.   Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)