Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 SiekProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) & Nazirul AsrarPhoto credits: Chang W Lee / The New York TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 AkhtarProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emaad Akhtar speaks to Daniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management about the potential impact on the Federal Reserve's decision to hold steady on interest rates; why it's not too late to jump on the China equity rally bandwagon; and whether ASEAN markets offer any value to investors in the face of Trump tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you define happiness? Is it self-contained or found through helping others? In many cultures around the world, happiness can be found through some of the simplest acts of kindness. On International Happiness Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explore some of these kindness traditions.   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 contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artificial Intelligence  has already transformed industries, but the next frontier is agentic AI—intelligent systems capable of autonomous decision-making, problem-solving, and even strategic planning. Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation with Siyong Liu, Director, CFB Bots, will some insights into how agentic AI is reshaping the corporate landscape. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.