Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Globally, women and girls are particularly vulnerable in times of war and conflict. During such times, existing inequalities are magnified, infrastructure and social relations are broken down, and human rights are at risk. Research shows that more often than not, women bear the brunt of the secondary and lasting effects of war and conflict, including food insecurity, displacement, heightened human trafficking, and disrupted access to reproductive and health care. Historically, women have also been left out of peace talks and conflict prevention despite data showing a substantially higher degree of success and longevity for peace agreements negotiated by women. On this episode of Breakfast Special in line with International Women’s Day, Rebekah Lim, Associate Director for Global Engagement at the Singapore Red Cross - which has been hard at work with empowering women and girls living in conflict zones such as Afghanistan and Ukraine, through their humanitarian projects on-the-ground - shares her insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Singapore Red CrossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the effects of climate change permeating through more layers of society, and natural resources growing scarcer - the concept of natural asset companies, a new investment model that ties environmental preservation to economic growth, is catching on. Such companies monetise natural ecosystems, providing investors an avenue to fund initiatives that protect and restore biodiversity, water resources, and carbon sinks while also generating financial returns. But, how much are shares in nature worth, and can they achieve their financial and ecological goals? On this episode of Eco Money, David Simpson, Senior Professorial Lecturer for Environment, Development & Health and Environmental and Resource Economist at the American University shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad AkhtarProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: amenic181 / ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered about the timing technology that goes behind your smartphones/tablets/fitness trackers? Well, the brain behind these smart chips that enable precision timing in our electronic devices is none other than SiTime! And just recently, it was revealed that their silicon-based Microelectronic Mechanical Systems, are found in Apple’s latest iPhone 16e! Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they venture into the world of time and explore what its discovery in Apple’s products would mean for the company’s growth moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's something we fear but have probably experienced as least once in our lives thus far: a visit to a hospital emergency room. On this edition of Breakfast Bites, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share some doctors' tips on 5 things to avoid if you want to stay out of trouble!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek  Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rena Kwok, Senior Credit Analyst, Asian Financials, Bloomberg Intelligence discusses the pros and cons of the recently announced capital return plans by Singapore banks, and whether there's room for further optimization for the lenders' capital structure. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much would you spend on a jacket or a bag? Some may keep it within the hundreds, others, an unimaginable amount. But regardless of the price tag, if you’re not already familiar with the tagline ‘Be heard, be seen’, that’s Prada’s unofficial motto - a brand many of us might be familiar with. And being seen is what they’ve achieved because it looks like they’re bucking the luxury sector slide we’re in today! Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they find out what’s driving a surge in spending at Prada and what their potential acquisition of Versace would mean for its business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From stronger job support to more training opportunities, a slew of measures aimed at empowering workers at every stage of life with lifelong learning and career support were announced at Singapore’s Budget 2025. For example, mid-career workers (40 & above) who enroll in part-time training from early 2026, can receive a $300 monthly training allowance under the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme. For lower-wage workers (30 & above), the Workfare Skills Support scheme will also be enhanced, offering a training allowance of up to 50 per cent of their average monthly income for full-time training, and $300 per month for part-time courses. But, the one lingering question on many people’s minds - will I earn more after upskilling? On this episode of Morning Shot, Walter Theseira, Associate Professor, Economics Programme, Singapore University of Social Sciences shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad AkhtarProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Lim Yaohui / STSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist at the MarketGauge Group shares her insights on how the major averages are moving, the latest on consumer index signalling some sluggishness, price movements that investors should be looking out for coming on the back of tariffs and where the pain points might be. She also weighs in on why IBM and Adobe are on her current stock shopping list. Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mak Yuen Teen, Professor (Practice) of Accounting & Director at the Centre for Investor Protection, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore discusses his inaugural study reveal many gaps in the whistleblowing policies, raising concerns about their overall effectiveness in ensuring good corporate governance. He also shares how City Developments and SingPost stack up in the scoring, amid their recent respective dramas raising questions over corporate governance. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From planning a holiday itinerary to cooking up a recipe in seconds, it is fascinating how AI chatbots are changing the way we interact and consume information in this day and age. But beyond addressing the questions of the everyday man on the street, can AI chatbots empower companies to grow their business? Jingjing Zhong, Co-founder of Superbench joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how her proprietary AI model is revolutionizing how the businesses in the services landscape operate and the role of automation in empowering SMEs today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.