Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Over the years, scientists have linked climate change to rising sea levels, extreme weather and melting polar ice caps. But as the mercury rises, urban rat populations too are increasing. In the first research of its kind, scientists found that 11 of 16 cities studied had significant increasing trends in rat numbers, including Washington DC, New York, and Amsterdam. While the new study sheds light on the forces that may influence urban rat populations, cities remain highly complex environments. On this episode of Climate Connections, Dr Jonathan Richardson, Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Richmond, who led the research, shares his insights. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Voiced by: Audrey SiekPhoto credits: University of Richmond; AP/Richard DrewMusic credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenda Vingiello, Chief Investment Officer at Sand Hill Global Advisors shares her insights on a new slew of tariffs from Trump, including a 200% Tariff on all wines, champagnes and alcoholic products coming out of France and other EU represented countries, how investors should be positioned right now, as well as possible paths the Fed will take when they meet next week. Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Getty Images / Andrew HarnikSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sentimental items are often the most difficult ones to let go of. They evoke so much emotion within us because they are so deeply intertwined with our identity and parting with them can signal the end of important chapters in our lives. Understandably, you may not know where to begin. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share some tips compiled by experts on how you can start!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek  Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Hennecke, Head of Asia Investment Advisory, St. James’s Place discusses how China is attempting to Trump-proof its economy and whether recession fears are warranted as trade wars escalate. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite having no prior food and beverage experience, the founders of The Good Burger were able to turn a single food truck venture into a rapidly expanding F&B empire. And their growth doesn’t stop there, having recently acquired and transformed Kampung Bugis into a second Gourmet Park location, while successfully launching the Carnaby and Camp Caribbean. Ken Ming Lee, Co-founder, The GoodBurger joins the Breakfast Show to discuss the secrets to his calculated risk approach that led to his market-defining success and what aspiring entrepreneurs need to understand about scaling a business prosperously.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Britton, Founder and CIO, Reflection Asset Management shares his insights on investors' worries over the recession risk, latest CPI data, how investors are allocating their portfolios across sectors, as well as his takeaways from the recent earnings season. Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: AFPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How willing are you to pay approximately $1,000 each month to lose weight? To many across the globe, it’s an option worth taking. In fact, with global obesity rates spiking higher than ever, more patients are relying on them to manage their weight, treat diabetes, or prevent heart attacks and strokes. That’s pushing one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies to jump on the bandwagon. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they look into Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche’s $5.3 billion deal to develop Danish biotech Zealand Pharma’s obesity drug candidate, and how they stand to compete in the growing weight loss drug market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest out of America - the US Department of Education has announced plans to slash about half of its workforce, in what appears to be an intermediate step as President Donald Trump considers an executive order that would shut it down altogether. This follows just after Trump’s recent joint address to Congress, where he repeated claims about wasteful spending, touted divisive executive actions and said he’s “just getting started.” Is Trump widening the political divide between the Republicans & Democrats? On this episode of Morning Shot, Bryan DeAngelis, Partner & Head of Washington Office at Penta Group shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Erin Scott/Bloomberg/Getty Images; AFPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore's 2025 budget, titled "Onward Together for a Better Future Tomorrow", was delivered by Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Lawrence Wong on 18th February 2025. The Budget reflects the country’s ambition to propel forward into its next lap of inclusive and sustainable economic growth.    On Money FM 89.3's Post Budget Roundtable, we deep dive into the key highlights with: Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office. 2nd Minister for Finance, and National Development Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Finance Ang Yuit, President, ASME Trisha Suresh, Head of Public Policy, Southeast Asia, LinkedIn Xander Ong, CEO, Centre for Fathering (which runs both the Dads For Life & Mums for Life Movements) Produced and Moderated by: Ryan HuangAudio Edits: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Deloitte’s SEA CFO Agenda 2025 research report, Chief Financial Officers today are displaying a significant shift in sentiment and strategic approach as compared to the previous year. To find out what’s driving this change, the strategic approaches being adopted, and how the AI revolution is being factored into their businesses, Dan Koh speaks to Ho Kok Yong, CFO Program Leader, Deloitte Asia Pacific & Southeast Asia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.