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The digital landscape for publishers is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and strategies reshaping how content is created, distributed, and monetized. But as the world moves further into digital commerce, publishers face the challenge of adapting to an increasingly complex ecosystem. Shane Happach, Chief Executive Officer at Coda joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how Coda is helping the wo...

US and Russian officials have just wrapped up day-long talks, as part of a diplomatic effort that Washington hopes will help pave the way for broader peace negotiations. Among other issues, the talks focused on trying to reach a Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal. However, there was no immediate word on whether an agreement had been hammered out or progress had been made. Earlier, Russia had reject...

Mark Newton, CMT, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors shares his insights on the indicators that are giving hints to whether the market has started bottoming out, investors' risk appetite with the swing in headlines of late, and how much he would weigh the two expected rate cuts that the Fed could be looking to introduce in coming months.  Pres...

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting  discusses what investors should look out for in the week ahead including macro economic data out of the US and Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

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 turm...

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...

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 Huang See 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 th...

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...

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 ta...

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 Sie...

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 h...

Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at the Carson Group shares his insights on the latest Fed decision to hold rates steady, whether investors have started shaking off concerns over what might come, how companies are playing the balancing act, and whether there's a chance for investors to buy in on the dips. He also weighs in on what's on his shopping list and what he is staying away from....

Starting 20th March 2025, the National Heritage Board will be launching an open call for the new pilot SG Heritage Business Scheme - which will recognise and support exemplar time-honoured heritage businesses here on our little red dot. Through this new scheme, businesses like these can look forward to receiving brand campaign support, as well as access to business support such as consultancy serv...

Against a backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught, ASEAN may be out of the firing line for now, but it will not be long before Trump turns his attention to the region. But, what impact might ASEAN countries see, given the interwoven nature of supply chains? On this episode of Morning Shot,  Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability...

We’re going to talk about stress. Most of us hear that word and immediately think of negative things that make us anxious, like deadlines, traffic jams and ongoing work woes.  But the "PR agent of stress" is trying to flip the script; saying there's something called "good stress" that can boost your stress tolerance and help you thrive! Audrey and Emaad discuss how to start your ow...

David Dietze, President of the Dietze Wealth Management Group shares his insights on whether investors should expect more bargains, or is the risk of declining profit outlooks a major concern; drop in Tesla, Palantir and Nvidia; as well as the likelihood of divergence of global fiscal and monetary policies coming on the back of European countries are ramping up defense expenditures. He also weighs...

In a rare reversal of global market performance, investors are witnessing a significant rally in Hong Kong’s stock market amid a dramatic shift in AI narrative. How much of this optimism can be sustained? On the same note, how might Hong Kong’s stock exchange’s plans to lower the threshold for investors to buy some of the city’s most expensive stocks uplift liquidity and th...

From the fizzy sensation of carbonation, to the sugar rush that triggers dopamine in our bodies, it’s no wonder why many of us enjoy consuming soda. But does our health have to get in the way of our happiness? According to Pepsi, maybe not! Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they dive into PepsiCo’s latest acquisition of prebiotic soda brand, poppi, and find out if that is enough to win...

We’re all familiar with alternative proteins, which has taken the world by storm in recent years. But did you know, one of the most exciting innovations in the food sustainability landscape today is precision fermentation? And leading this charge is Nourish Ingredients, which uses deep technology to recreate natural animalic fats without the animal. So to find out the science behind precisio...

Pothole. Lava Lamp. 404. In today’s breakfast bites, we discuss interesting workplace terms for our coworkers that have been going viral online. Now we all have our habits – maybe you’re always running late (Broken Alarm), you enjoy taking breaks (Kit Kat), or maybe you always fold under pressure (Deck Chair). Which are you?! Find out the habits of Breakfast crew!   Presente...

The Health Ministry is working towards registering psychologists in Singapore, focusing on those providing direct care, involving higher-risk assessments and interventions. This comes as the presence of psychologists beyond traditional clinical settings grows amid rising focus on mental health. A committee comprising practitioners, regulators and service providers from the public and private secto...

On this episode of US Markets Wrap, we dive into key overnight movements in the markets, stocks making the biggest midday moves, an outlook on this week's Fed meeting, as well as how grocery prices are giving hints on current consumer sentiments. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Bloomberg; Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Dado Ruvic See omnystudio.co...