Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek
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Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek
Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.
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US Markets Wrap: AI Shakeout - Oracle Sparks Tech Sell-Off
Stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as investors rotated out of high-flying AI names, triggered by a report that Oracle’s primary investor pulled out of...
Bigger Pic: How to stay ahead of smarter cyberthreats in APAC
Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, with attackers targeting the human element and leveraging AI to outsmart businesses.
Gar O’Hara, S...
Breakfast Bites: Swapping gifts for meaning - How the world is rethinking Christmas
We’re a week out from Christmas, and here’s a question for you — what does the holiday really mean to you?
Because while many of us are busy buy...
Mind Your Business: The business of turning coffee waste into products
Singapore generates millions of tonnes of waste every year, with food waste among the fastest-growing streams. But what if waste wasn’t the end of the...
Companies To Watch: Can Rheinmetall sustain growth as Ukraine war dynamics evolve?
Rheinmetall has been one of Europe’s standout defence stocks since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, but recent diplomatic signals have injected...
Emerging Enterprise: Engineering Asia’s Low-Carbon Future
As industries across Asia confront tightening emissions rules and rising pressure to decarbonise, the demand for cleaner, more efficient environmental...
Bigger Pic: From Startups to Shipping - Unlocking Hidden Opportunities
How do you spot opportunities where technology meets traditional industries? Dennis Goh, CEO of Salt Investments has done it in food-tech, fintech, an...
Breakfast Bites: All I want for Christmas is… not this song again!
Once December hits, there’s no escaping Christmas music.
Audrey and Ryan count down the most overplayed festive songs and reveal just how much m...
Companies To Watch: DBS rallies on RMB clearing bank status and regional growth
DBS shares have climbed to fresh all-time highs after the bank was appointed Singapore’s second renminbi clearing bank, strengthening its role in Chin...
Emerging Enterprise: Innovating Everyday Grooming
As personal care evolves from functional tools to lifestyle essentials, Stryv has carved out a distinct space by making premium grooming and beauty de...
US Markets Wrap: Markets rethink the AI Trade, time to rotate?
Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers discusses how markets are repricing expectations around the AI trade, as the AI-related names con...
Companies To Watch: Oracle’s earnings shock and what it means for AI stocks
Oracle is back in focus after its latest earnings update triggered a sharp sell-off in its shares and sent ripples across the broader tech sector.
Emerging Enterprise: Redefining cleaning, one smart robot at a time
With labour shortages and rising hygiene expectations reshaping the facilities management sector, the need for smarter, more efficient cleaning solut...
Breakfast Bites: The true cost of Christmas - how much do you blow on the holidays?
Christmas may warm the heart... but it quietly empties the wallet. From turkeys and hams to Christmas trees, decorations, hosting, travel and stacked...
Bigger Pic: Cooling the AI Fever - Broadcom’s Shock, Global Data Risks, and the Case for Gold
After months of strong gains, the AI-led tech rally is starting to cool, with Broadcom’s sharp post-earnings selloff highlighting growing investor cau...
Mind Your Business: A DJ turned entrepreneur builds a global snack brand from Singapore
From a processing facility deep in the Amazon rainforest to supermarket shelves in Singapore, Truly Nuts! has built a supply chain unlike any other sn...
Breakfast Bites: Secret Santa - Fun, or stressful?
It’s that time of year again—office Secret Santa season! In Singapore, most employees join in the festive fun, but one in five admit they stress more...
Companies To Watch: Can Nintendo catch them all with Pokémon hype after its US$14 billion slide?
Nintendo has been a cultural phenomenon in Japan for decades, and today, that influence is global, powered by franchises like Pokémon, Mario and Zelda...
Emerging Enterprise: Turning Skincare into Self-Expression
As skincare shifts toward products that are not just effective but expressive, Dodo Ventures has tapped into a growing demand for solutions with perso...
Bigger Pic: ASEAN angels reset expectations heading into 2026
AngelCentral’s latest review of its 140-member network reveals how angel investors are reshaping their strategies in a softer 2025 fundraising climate...
US Markets Wrap: AI Fallout and Rate Cuts - Reading the Mixed Market Signals
The U.S. equity markets reached new milestones on Thursday as the Dow surged to a fresh closing high, while the Nasdaq pulled back amid tech-sector ji...
Mind Your Business: Why algorithmic trading is becoming mainstream
Algorithmic trading used to be something only global banks and hedge funds could access. Today, AI, automation, and faster infrastructure are pushing...
Breakfast Quiz: Test out your wine IQ ahead of the holidays!
The holidays are here, and we’re pouring a little vino-themed fun into your Friday morning!
Audrey has just started a fine wines course, so natu...
Emerging Enterprise: Transforming Water Treatment for a Greener Economy
With industrial water use rising and environmental standards tightening across the region, the need for cleaner, more sustainable treatment solutions...
US Markets Wrap: Markets Rally as the Fed Eases - What’s Next for 2026?
The Dow surged more than 490 points after the Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive rate cut, bringing the federal funds rate to 3.5%-3.75%....
Bigger Pic: Cybersecurity and kids in the digital age
With cyberbullying, malware, and phishing scams hiding in the games our kids love, online safety has never been more urgent.
Adrian Hia, Managi...
Mind Your Business: How a 21-year-old Is helping revive a family retail business in Singapore
A candid TikTok video brought unexpected attention to Tom & Stefanie, a family-run retail business navigating modern challenges.
Founder’s daugh...
Emerging Enterprise: Rethinking Chronic Care with Digital Health Innovation
With chronic diseases rising across the region and healthcare systems under growing strain, the need for more proactive, data-driven patient care has...
Breakfast Bites: The stress of buying gifts - why is it so hard?!
If you’re stressing over what to buy for the people you love, you’re not alone. We break down the surprising science behind why choosing gifts is toug...
Mind Your Business: Inside Singapore’s first ultra-fast charging hub for heavy vehicles
Singapore’s EV conversation often centres on passenger cars, but the country’s real electrification challenge lies in vans, trucks, and industrial fle...
Bigger Pic: The AI Opportunity - Stocks, Semiconductors, and Supply Chains
AI is no longer just a buzzword. It is transforming industries, from the chips that power computers to the massive data centres behind the scenes. In...
US Markets Wrap: The Calm Before the Cut - Markets Hold Steady as the Fed Takes Center Stage
Wall Street held steady ahead of the Fed’s final rate decision of the year, with the S&P 500 flat, the Nasdaq inching higher, and the Dow dragged lowe...
Morning Shot: Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban — Could Singapore be next?
Australia is now enforcing a world-first ban on social media accounts for anyone under 16, compelling platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat to...
Breakfast Bites: The words that almost made it to Words of the Year 2025
Not every word gets the crown, but some almost make it!
On today’s Breakfast Bites, we celebrate the underdogs of 2025’s Words of the Year. From...
US Markets Wrap: Fed Watch and AI Investing ahead of 2026
U.S. stocks pulled back on Monday as investors await the Federal Reserve’s final meeting of the year, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all closing lo...
Mind Your Business: Building a business around honest nutrition
Most adults in Singapore take supplements, but few can explain what’s actually inside their daily capsules. With confusing labels, vague marketing, an...
Breakfast Bites: Words of the Year 2025 - We'll try not to 'rage-bait' you with 6-7.
It's the end of the year, so review time is underway! The Breakfast Show breaks down the world’s biggest buzzwords, from Gen Alpha’s favourite “meanin...
Morning Shot: What MOH’s 2026 Insurance Changes Mean for You
With premiums for private health insurance rising sharply and medical bills climbing faster than wages, the Ministry of Health is rolling out major ch...
Bigger Pic: Singapore’s PMI Cooldown and the Global Signals That Matter This Week
Singapore’s economy is still expanding, but November’s PMI pullback from 57.4 to 55.4 raises fresh questions about whether this is a healthy reset or...
Mind Your Business: Could co-living be Asia’s next big real estate bet?
Urban living is changing fast, driven by mobile talent, rising rents, and new expectations around flexibility and community. Co-living has moved from...