Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist, Carson Group shares his insights on President Donald Trump's reinstatement of his intention to implement 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico, and his thoughts on whether the US Federal Reserve is on Trump Watch. Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul Asrar Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! For this week’s breakfast quiz, of course it’s going to be all about the festivities: how much do you know about the little things? Audrey quizzes Ryan on all things festive, including rituals to avoid and phrases to remember.  Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang  Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robin Tsui, APAC Gold Strategist & SPDR Gold Sales Specialist, State Street Global Advisors SPDR shares why it will be yet another banner year for the yellow metal, and how strong the momentum is behind the drivers which carried gold prices up about 27 percent in 2024. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you're leading an emerging business or helming an established enterprise, it’s no easy feat keeping the business a thriving one. Aside from that, imagine having to juggle the stress and expectations of managing a business, versus family. On this episode of Mind Your Business, Mark Lee, CEO of Sing Lun Holdings and Nominated Member of Parliament and Kelly Keak, Managing Director, MTM Skincare Singapore - a husband-wife power duo who have both taken over their families’ businesses - share their insights.  Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul AsrarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s every kid’s favourite, and many married couples brace themselves for this time of year. Yep - it’s time to hand out, give and receive those Angbaos! Those little red packets are packed with tradition, luck, and prosperity, but how much should you actually give? Audrey and Ryan dive into the 2025 ang bao rates, tips on giving within your means, and even the rise of e-ang baos.   Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang  Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Chinese New Year feasting gets into full swing, you might want to keep a mental note of what you’re eating and how the extra portions are adding up. Before you dig into those goodies this Chinese New Year, we break down the calorie count for you on this episode of Morning Shot, with Professor William Chen, Director of Food Science and Technology Programme and the Future Ready Food Safety Hub at NTU. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul AsrarPhoto credits: Asian Inspirations, Michelin Guide, Giant, GeneraliSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph Sroka, Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder at NovaPoint Capital shares his insights on the latest investor reaction to DeepSeek and how President Donald Trump might approach this development. He also weighs in on whether it is surprising that Trump has yet to impose additional tariffs on China, whether investors should be parking their money on oil given Trump's interest in the sector, and expectations on upcoming Fed actions in the coming weeks. Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul Asrar Photo credits: Greg Baker/AFP/Getty ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore discusses what to look out for this week with earnings reports from Tesla, Apple, Microsoft and Meta. She also previews the Federal Reserve's first meeting for 2025. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bilaterally, Singapore and Finland enjoy good cooperation in areas such as trade and investment, research and development, education, urban planning and social policies. However, the five-decade long diplomatic ties between Finland and Singapore have evolved into a robust partnership, not just on the political and cultural front, but in business as well. What are the challenges do business leaders face when it comes to ensuring successful collaborations across borders? On this episode of Mind Your Business, Irma Ylikangas, Counsellor for Innovation & Trade Affairs at the Embassy of Finland Singapore shares her insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul AsrarPhoto credits: ScandAsiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re peeling back the layers of a Chinese New Year essential—mandarin oranges! We’ll dive into their symbolism, the rules of gifting, and the varieties available, so you’ll be all set to spread good fortune and joy this festive season. Audrey and Ryan chat about the different varieties, and basic rules around gifting the fruit. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang  Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.