Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

At a time when the threat of climate change is prompting countries to reshape their environmental and energy policies, China's commitment through investments, manufacturing prowess and supportive policies is anchoring its leadership in the clean energy sphere. With the shift in stance by the Trump administration towards climate change, China now leads in global investment in clean energy, channelling substantial amounts into projects across solar and wind power, EVs and battery production. Over the last two decades, China has achieved stunning growth in its installed renewable capacity, far outpacing the rest of the world. It currently produces 31% of its electricity from renewable sources including wind, solar, hydroelectricity, and geothermal. While the country is still heavily reliant on coal, estimates predict that by 2026 solar will overtake the fossil fuel as China’s leading energy source.  On this episode of Eco Money, Ivy Yin, Market Specialist for Energy Transition and Carbon at S&P Global shares her insight on whether China's financial and policy reforms are enough to push the world's biggest polluter towards dominance in renewables. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Photo credits: VCG / AP Photo

A new study has found that ocean acidity may have prevented life on Earth from developing for the planet's first 500 million years.  On this episode of Climate Connections, its study lead, Dr Guo Meng from the Asian School of the Environment at NTU weighs in on how ocean pH has evolved from our early days and the research by her team of scientists, on developing the most comprehensive Earth system model to date that is shedding new light on the critical role of ocean pH levels in the emergence of early life. Her efforts so far, have given scientists a new perspective on when Earth likely became a habitable place some 4 billion years ago. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: University of Richmond; AP/Richard Drew Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

With a mission to democratize access to financial markets, it does seem like Robinhood is living up to its name of - in some ways - stealing from the rich to sustain the poor. In the name of financial inclusivity, the commission-free brokerage recently announced plans to roll out wealth management and private banking services to retail investors and traders. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unravel the details of Robinhood’s latest product lineup and find out what users of the platform can stand to gain from a field that has long been the domain of high-net-worth clients.

Jay Woods, CMT, Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets shares his insights on what he's watching out for as Trump sways back and forth on tariffs, how bad it is when it comes to market pricing, and whether investors should be cutting down their exposure in the markets right now. He also weighs in on whether Tesla is on his shopping list and his current position on gold as an asset amid the uncertainty. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Kheng Siang Ng, Asia-Pacific Head of Fixed Income at State Street Global Advisors discusses how investors should navigate the fixed income market amid the global tariff turmoil. He also shares why China presents better opportunities than Japan. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

It is no secret that the automotive industry has significantly contributed towards greenhouse gas emissions. And while efforts by government bodies have been made to curb these emissions, what role do automotive companies play in bringing sustainability together with performance? Lionel Dantiacq, Chief Executive Officer, Motul Asia Pacific joins the Breakfast Show to discuss the role his company plays in devising sustainable automotive solutions and what he is doing to balance both performance and sustainability.

The mercury is set to rise, as Singapore transitions into the hotter months of the year - from April to June. According to an interagency Mercury Task Force, there is a lower chance of a heatwave during this year’s hot season, but above-normal temperatures are still expected. In response to that, authorities have mapped out a national approach to how various sectors should respond to potential heatwave situations. On this episode of Morning Shot, Steve Yim, Associate Professor at the Asian School of the Environment & Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at NTU, and Principal Investigator at the Earth Observatory of Singapore shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) & Nazirul Asrar Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Which part of the body contains more sweat glands per square centimetre of skin than any other? If you guessed feet, bravo! This piece of information suggests that our feet need to be washed not just frequently, but thoroughly, too. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explain!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer, FedWatch Advisors shares his insights on the potential effects of Trump's tariffs on consumers and how it might be absorbed into the markets, expectations on whether US will fall into a recession, and how the Fed might shift with tariff discussions swaying back and forth. He also weighed in on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments on the the inflationary impact of tariffs being "transitory" - a word that has haunted him.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Shutterstock / rarrarorro

It’s arguably one of the most iconic hotpot brands here in Singapore, Haidilao has undoubtedly built a strong brand image synonymous with high-quality service and a luxurious experience. From pre-meal entertainment like free snacks, massages, or manicures to a dancing noodle performance, it's no wonder that many who have dined at the Chinese behemoth have walked away with a memorable experience. But… Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang why the company is reporting a net loss for the fourth quarter of 2024, and if there is an investment case for the hotpot giant today.