Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

In today's Breakfast Brief, we discuss with Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Asia, Mizuho Bank about signs of inflation easing up from last week’s data, what to expect from China's data dump that will include new home prices, retail sales and industrial production. 

Synopsis: This podcast series is based on selected chapters from a book detailing Singapore’s experience battling the Covid-19 pandemic. The book - written by journalists of The Straits Times and edited by ST’s executive editor Sumiko Tan - is titled In This Together: Singapore's Covid-19 Story and is available in major bookstores. Details online: https://www.stbooks.sg/ In this sixth and final instalment, ST's executive editor Sumiko Tan looks at how thousands of Singaporeans celebrated the country’s 57th birthday on Aug 9, 2022 at the Marina Bay floating platform. The day before, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had said in his National Day message that Singapore was in a much better place in its fight against the coronavirus. Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended) 1:43 Spectators at the parade say life has returned to normal, as they relish being among more than 25,000 attendees 2:45 PM Lee on why Singapore is in a "much better position". This follows a key turning point on April 26, 2022 5:15 Permanent secretary Pang Kin Keong, who heads the Homefront Crisis Executive Group, on how it had been more than two long years of high alert for public servants 6:46 Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on why Singapore will not declare a "Freedom Day" from Covid yet; Omicron subvariants fail to shake confidence 11:00 When will Covid-19 end? Mr Ong on booster shots becoming part of regular life and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on "feeling the stones" as Singapore "crosses the river" 13:32 PM Lee on why unity as a nation is crucial to move beyond this "test of a generation" Produced by: Sumiko Tan (sumiko@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim Edited by: Hadyu Rahim Audio snippets: Courtesy of MCI SINGAPORE, PSD Singapore & GOVSG YouTube Closing music courtesy of NDPeeps' Spotify - Lo-fi cover of Home: https://str.sg/wRhu Follow Singapore's War On Covid podcast series here: Channel: https://str.sg/wuJa Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/wu3n Spotify: https://str.sg/wuJy SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  Read Sumiko Tan's stories: https://str.sg/Jbhe  --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 ST Podcasts website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #stcovidbook

In today's Breakfast Brief, we discuss the contraction in the US producer price index supporting the peaking-inflation narrative which is also reflected in the US weekly jobless claims with the softening of the labour market despite tight conditions.

Lee Kian Soon, CEO, Astral Asset Management discusses the market sentiment and what investors should take note from the latest earnings season performance. 

GERMS Digital is a marketing consultancy agency that aims to make Singaporeans understand NFTs better and they are doing so with their We Are SG NFT project. How will this project help Singaporeans understand NFS better. James Chua. Founder & Managing Director, GERMS Digital shares more on their NFT project.

Compared to the prior generation, living in a flat has gradually disconnected the bond among neighbours. To recreate the old kampong spirit, NextBlock released its hyperlocal social networking app for the neighbourhood in March this year.  Darrell Zhang, Co-Founder, NextBlock shares more. 

Francis Tan, Senior Investment Strategist, UOB Bank discusses latest US CPI data reflecting a decline in Inflation and what the Fed might do in light of the numbers.

In today's Breakfast Brief, we discuss Disney's better-than-expected earning results on both the top and bottom line, bolstered by increased spending at its domestic theme parks. Similarly, US CPI July 2022 figures indicate a slower inflation, easing pressure on possible fed hikes.

One of the perks of online shopping is the free delivery and while that is great for us avid shoppers, logistics providers are having a price war over these consumer-friendly delivery prices. Have you ever wondered why delivery prices are so low and is this feasible for the logistics industry in the long run. Jessy Sun, General Manager, BEST Logistics Singapore shares with us on how they provide consumer-friendly delivery prices. 

Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) announces their APAC Expansion Plan of their properties in the region as they are optimistic about their growth in the region as the hospitality industry regains its momentum. Ramzy Fenianos, Chief Development Officer, Asia Pacific, Radisson Hotel Group shares more on their plans.