Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Do mice actually like cheese? Does stretching before a workout help prevent injuries? The truth shall prevail on today’s Breakfast Bites! The world marks Debunking Day today, and the Breakfast Show wants to help dispel some of the world’s most persistent myths.   Audrey, Ryan and Emaad busts some myths and shares what they’ve believed all these years.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar  Produced by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many SMEs are key contributors to our economy, so they play a critical role in environmental sustainability. However, many of them lack the resources and know-how to embed sustainability in their business operations, as well as juggle multiple pressing concerns. Adam Tan, Head of Community Financial Services, Maybank Singapore shares how “myimpact SME” offers tailored insights and guidance designed to help SMEs to accelerate their sustainability journey with solutions ranging from advisory services to financing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities in Singapore are exploring the use of technology to autonomously disrupt websites used for scams and malicious cyber activity. The country is also looking to ramp up its AI talent pipeline. This comes amid an increasingly complex threat landscape, with criminals exploiting technology, like artificial intelligence, to carry out more sophisticated crimes and target more victims. On this episode of Morning Shot, Benjamin Ang, Senior Fellow and Head of Centre of Excellence for National Security & Head for Digital Impact Research at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies breaks down the reliability of AI in disrupting scams, and challenges of formalising AI governance. 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.

Christine Short, Vice President of Research, Wall Street Horizon shares her insights on the latest plunge in US stocks, bitcoin's stumble and Wall Street’s fear gauge hitting its highest level after Trump says he won’t rule out a recession. She also weighs in on the softness seen in the consumer space of late, and where rates might be when the Fed meets in a week's time. Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: ReutersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com discusses what investors will be focused on including takeaways from the White House's first "Crypto Summit" as well as China's annual "Two Sessions". He also looks ahead to some of the key data points out of the US this week amid recent signs of a softening economy. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you, like most of us, get sucked into the online shopping black hole that makes it so easy to buy anything at the touch of a button? Luckily, experts have compiled a handful of tips you can deploy to stop yourself from purchasing things you don't need. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share these tips on Breakfast Bites!   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.

NTU researchers have uncovered evidence of a new high-potential geothermal energy site in Yishun. Leveraging advanced seismic imaging techniques to explore underground heat potential in northern Singapore, the team found a geothermal reservoir, sitting above a depth of around 4km. This comes on the back of Singapore’s ambition to develop green energy resources to meet growing electricity demands and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. In the next phase of their study, researchers will be burying another 80 seismic sensors underground, spanning the north-east and south of Singapore. On this episode of Morning Shot, NTU's Associate Professor Tong Ping from the School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Asian School of the Environment, and Principal Investigator at the Earth Observatory of Singapore shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad AkhtarProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: NTU SingaporeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the biggest stretch of red the stock has ever seen since its 15 years as a public company. And it doesn’t look like things are going to change for Tesla, with its market capitalization falling below the $1 trillion mark for the first time since November. Cruise along with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they find out what’s driving shares of the iconic EV maker lower and where its prices are headed in the foreseeable future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Koo, CEO, CGS International, Singapore discusses how social media is reshaping financial education, with 51% of Singaporean adults relying on it for investment and financial advice. The most discussed topics in ASEAN include investing, saving, and budgeting. Social media platforms have become a breeding ground for misinformation, financial scams, and pump-and-dump schemes. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Running a business comes with countless decisions—hiring the right people, managing cash flow, expanding operations, and staying ahead of competition. But one critical aspect that often gets overlooked, especially among small and medium enterprises, is business insurance. Jenny Lim, CEO of Howden Singapore joins the Breakfast Show to share more about the evolving business insurance landscape and why companies, regardless of size, need to rethink their approach to risk management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.