Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

It’s a local name synonymous with the aerospace, smart city as well as defence and public security sectors. What started out as a company specializing in the science of defence engineering has now grown into one of Asia's largest defence and engineering groups for commercial and defence organisations across multiple industries. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore what’s fueling optimism into ST Engineering and what its latest earnings report suggests about the trajectory of its dividend payout to shareholders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US stocks slid today as investors braced for US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China to go into effect by the midnight deadline.  Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist, Morningstar Research Services weighs in on whether we could see a last minute deal on that front, how long they might be in place, whether investors should be expecting retaliatory tariffs, and what he's taking away with regards to consumers' sentiments surrounding trade.  He also shares his insights on interesting stocks to watch out for, including Tesla, Nvidia, Hershey and Walmart. Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Reuters/Leah Millis/Dado Ruvic; Hershey, Investing.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist, AMP Capital discusses the spike in cryptocurrency prices as US President Donald Trump pushes ahead with plans for a cryptocurrency strategic reserve. He also looks at whether impending additional tariffs against China will spur more urgency for a "bazooka" set of stimulus measures.  Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On World Tennis Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss the origins of this beautiful sport, some of the loudest grunters (or shriekers) that have graced the courts, and the longest tennis match ever!!   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.

Having a purposeful and strategic communication approach is essential for a business as it helps shape its perception, build trust, and drive engagement. But when not executed effectively, may present catastrophic ramifications to a company’s reputation. So what goes behind the making of a clear and intentional communications foundation? Charu Srivastava, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, TriOn & Co joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how intentional strategic communications is defined in this day and age, and what businesses can do to shape their strategic approach effectively.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though median salaries rose last year, more fresh graduates remained unemployed six months after leaving school. Among those who found employment in 2024, 79.5 per cent secured a full-time job, a dip from 84.1 per cent the year before. Freelancers, meanwhile, accounted for 1.6 per cent of those in the labour force, up from 1.5 per cent in 2023. Are graduates & employers both expecting more than before? Where is the middle ground? On this episode of Morning Shot, Trevor Yu, Associate Professor of the Division of Leadership, Management & Organisation at NTU’s Nanyang Business School, and Co-Director of the Centre for Research and Development in Learning shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad AkhtarProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Lianhe ZaobaoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family feuds at the heart of big companies is something that we’re all so familiar with. And if you haven’t already heard, City Developments Limited is the latest drama brewing back at home. From accusations of a boardroom coup attempt, to corporate governance lapses and a lawsuit between a father and a son, join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack the everything you need to know about the latest S-drama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Leong, CEO of Grasshopper Asia, discusses what more can be done to help raise retail interest in Singapore stocks, including issues around liquidity, lot sizes, market structure, new products and etc. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent years, the rise of green bonds has provided a promising financing mechanism in climate change mitigation efforts, and studies investigating this market have revealed the notion of a 'green premium' or 'greenium' within green bond pricing. But, how prevalent is the existence of a green premium in the green bond market and how do ESG factors influence investor behavior and the pricing of green bonds compared to traditional bonds? On this episode of Eco Money, Stefen Macaskill, Research Fellow at the Griffith Business School, and Energy Management Planning Engineer at the Council of the City of Gold Coast, Australia shares his insights.  Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: BondbloXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Data is the new gold. In fact, a breach or loss of this valuable asset in a company can potentially drag them into bankruptcy or in the worst case, put them out of business altogether. So how can businesses strengthen their cyber resilience while navigating a world where data is the new currency? Sanjay Poonen, CEO, Cohesity joins the Breakfast Show to discuss what you need to understand about the evolving landscape of digital threats and how his acquisition of Veritas' data protection business is revolutionising the game of data protection and management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.