Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

James McCann, Deputy Chief Economist at abrdn shares his insights on the latest Fed meeting and how early rate cuts might be. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

We’re just over two weeks away from the much anticipated Singapore Budget 2024, which will be delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in Parliament on 16th February. On this episode of Morning Shot, Members of Parliament Liang Eng Hwa and Yeo Wan Ling share their wishlists for this year’s Budget.  Presented by: Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Gov.sg

In 2023, Singapore recorded its 4th hottest year since records started in 1929, with homeowners facing the dual challenge of sweltering heat and rising utility costs. In this landscape, solar installation emerged not just as an eco-friendly solution but also as an investment for property owners. Benedict Goh, CEO of Utica Projects, sheds light on whether he has seen a surge in demand for solar solutions, how it addresses global warming and utility costs, the perceived property value increase and UTICA's distinctive offerings and sustainability focus.  Presented by Emaad Akhtar  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

Recently, the phrase “Karaoke to lose weight” has been trending on Chinese social media on sites like Xiao Hong Shu and Weibo. Bloggers have documented online that they manage to burn hundreds of calories after singing for hours... while sitting down! So more young women and their friends are going on marathon karaoke sessions as a cheap replacement for the gym.  Is this legit, or not? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad find out! Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo credit:  Music/sound credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group shares her insights on advertising revenue being a reflection of business outlook for the months ahead, sentiments surrounding the big tech stocks, and where money is flowing in recent times. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

January 31 is World Scotch Tape Day!  And what better way to celebrate our sticky, adhesive little friend than to wax lyrical about some of its more inventive household uses. Think cleaning your keyboard, picking up shards of broken glass from the floor, arranging flowers in a neat fashion, and even sealing back a piece of fruit you cut out after checking how fresh it is. Listen to Emaad, Ryan and Audrey chat about how it all works.  Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music/sound & photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Simon Ree, founder, TAO of Trading discusses the mixed bag of earnings coming through so far, why Microsoft despite beating expectations is seeing a sell off. He also explains why a rate cut in the FOMC's March meeting is unlikely. Presented: Ryan Huang

Singapore attracted $12.7 billion in fixed asset investment commitments in 2023, a sharp fall from record figures in 2022, but still above the country’s medium-to-long-term goals.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Jillian Lim, Executive Vice President of the Singapore Economic Development Board shares her insights about the key drivers behind those numbers, risks, as well as new growth opportunities to look out for in the months ahead.  Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

In the fast-paced fashion landscape, sustainability and fast fashion typically appear incompatible. But a leading online retailer is reshaping this narrative. Renowned for its fast fashion model, the company actively integrates sustainability into its green roadmap, proving that style and environmental consciousness can go hand in hand. Annabella Ng, Senior Director of Public Affairs, SHEINsheds light on their initiatives, ranging from decarbonizing the supply chain to circularity and biodiversity protection. 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

Marcus Weyerer, Senior ETF Investment Strategist, Franklin Templeton, discusses the pros and cons of actively managed ETFs; whether investors can achieve higher returns from these ETFs; how big the ETF market is and where most of the money is flowing to; and sectors / themes that are trending. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)