Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Despite a notable transformation in operation procedures – with technology being used extensively to automate production – Singapore’s manufacturing output still saw a decline for the first time in almost a year, in September. Kevin Stevens, Head of Industry Practices, Chubb discusses the factors that caused the decline along with the various risks and threats that have emerged for manufacturers in today’s highly digitalised world.

Tan Dawn Wei, China Bureau Chief, The Straits Times gives an analysis of what to expect from Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden’s virtual summit, the future of China and Japan’s diplomatic ties and a toned down Singles Day affair in China. 

In this morning's The Breakfast Brief, we discuss Biden's US1.2 trillion infrastructure deal, a high-profile meeting between President Biden and China's Xi Jinping taking place in Beijing and the battle royal for Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) seems to be coming to its conclusion with hotelier Ong Beng Seng-led Cuscaden Peak poised to clinch the property group with his sweetened offer of up to $2.40 per SPH share.

Washington Report Ep 23: First virtual summit for US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping 10:23 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States. The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliot Danker and Bharati Jagdish. 0:00 Highlights of conversation (click/tap above): 1:19 Objectives of Biden & Xi for the virtual meeting 4:15 How the US and China can prevent reviving the 'Cold War'? 6:20 Taiwan a major flashpoint between US and China 8:45 FBI email system was hacked due to software misconfiguration Produced by: The Breakfast Huddle, Money FM 89.3, Ernest Luis & Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Dan Koh Subscribe to our Asian Insider Podcast channel to follow our various shows each week and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h  Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories. Asian Insider newsletter. --- Discover more ST podcast series: Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Bookmark This! Podcast: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!

Abhilash Narayan, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Private Bank, analyses what investors should look out for in the key headlines.

The healthcare landscape in APAC is set for unprecedented growth and bold innovation efforts will be critical in transforming the future of healthcare. Chris Lee, President, Medtronic Asia Pacific, shares about the company’s Open Innovation Platform (OIP) in Singapore, that is catered to address the most demanding healthcare challenges of today, along with the importance of strategic partnerships within the ecosystem.

Nirmal Ghosh, US Bureau Chief, Straits Times gives an analysis of US President Joe Biden & Chinese leader Xi Jinping's virtual meeting, which will witness the discussion of ways to responsibly manage competition and work together where their interests align. 

The Breakfast Huddle serves up what investors should be watching in the world of business and finance.

Eng Thiam Choon, CEO, Tiger Brokers Singapore discusses what clients on his platform are currently trading and how attractive Chinese markets are now amid some return of interest following record sales in this year's Singles' Day sales.

Sameza, a basmati brand launched in Singapore, by a Singapore based Indian Family, was the trusted choice of royal families in India and the Middle East for nearly 40 years. Bearing in mind the need for superior quality and health benefits, this long-grained rice was uniquely harvested to ensure longevity upon consumption. Bably Bhasin, Founder & CEO, Sameza shares the inspiring story behind the brand’s founding, how their basmati rice stands out from competitors, and how she personally manages the responsibilities of being a mother and entrepreneur.