Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

US and Russian officials have just wrapped up day-long talks, as part of a diplomatic effort that Washington hopes will help pave the way for broader peace negotiations. Among other issues, the talks focused on trying to reach a Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal. However, there was no immediate word on whether an agreement had been hammered out or progress had been made. Earlier, Russia had rejected a proposal by Trump for a full 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, and it has so far agreed only to a moratorium on attacking energy infrastructure. So, will Ukraine eventually have any say at the negotiating table? On this episode of Morning Shot, Cynthia Hooper, Associate Professor and Russian and Eastern European Studies Program Advisor at the College of the Holy Cross shares her insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) & Nazirul Asrar Photo credits: Reuters / Thomas Peter

Mark Newton, CMT, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors shares his insights on the indicators that are giving hints to whether the market has started bottoming out, investors' risk appetite with the swing in headlines of late, and how much he would weigh the two expected rate cuts that the Fed could be looking to introduce in coming months.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting discusses what investors should look out for in the week ahead including macro economic data out of the US and Singapore.

Artificial intelligence is transforming businesses worldwide, but for many companies—especially SMEs—adoption still feels out of reach. So how can businesses in Southeast Asia harness AI for real, measurable impact? Verena Siow, President & Managing Director of SAP Southeast Asia joins the Breakfast Show to explore how SAP is making AI adoption accessible, practical, and profitable for companies of all sizes.  

More than three weeks after a slew of intense hearings, South Koreans are still awaiting Constitutional Court's deliberation on the motion to impeach South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol. As deliberations drag on, protests have since intensified as hundreds of thousands of South Koreans take to the streets to rally. The decision could help bring an end to the months of political turmoil Yoon unleashed on 3rd Dec 2024, with his failed attempt to place his country under martial law. On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Ryu Yongwook, Assistant Professor from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) & Nazirul Asrar Photo credits: Chang W Lee / The New York Times

The workplace is evolving fast, and so is the lingo! On breakfast bites, we’re decoding some of the latest buzzwords that's shaping how we work. We’ve covered rage applying and quiet quitting… but there are already other terms making the rounds now. Let’s see if you know them!   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Joey Chew, Head of Asia FX Research, HSBC discusses why she has revised down her bullishness behind the US dollar, amid the increase in confidence behind other currencies. She also weighs on how the Singapore Dollar and Malaysian Ringgit will fare amid global trade tensions. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Global supply chains are facing unprecedented disruption—from trade tensions and climate challenges to automation and AI-driven transformation. As the world’s manufacturing powerhouse, APAC is at the center of this shift, redefining how businesses navigate uncertainty and build resilience. Dennis Mark, CEO of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation joins the Breakfast Show to explore the future of supply chains, the rise of Industry 5.0, and how businesses are adapting to evolving geopolitical and economic realities. 

When we're tired or bored of writing, we often seek ways to economize on space. This is where our abbreviated friends - acronyms - come to the rescue. Most of us are aware of the common ones out there - think Google, LEGO, BMW and Yahoo! - but do we know what they stand for? Emaad tests Ryan and Audrey on these brand names and more on today's acronyms quiz!  Try your luck and see how you fare!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

With an emissions trading system, the policy involves setting a total cap or limit on carbon emissions, which makes companies switch to low-emission or renewable energy sources. In contrast, a carbon tax establishes a price directly on carbon emissions so that companies are charged a certain amount for every tonne of emissions produced. While some countries have adopted both an ETS and a carbon tax, other countries have chosen to adopt one policy only. But, the question is - which policy can more effectively reduce carbon emissions? On this episode of Eco Money, Daniel Lee, Associate Professor of Practice at the Nanyang Business School and Director of the Carbon Markets Academy at NTU’s College of Business shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors