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 Spending, Tariffs & the Next Leg for U.S. Markets
U.S. equities pushed higher ahead of Nvidia earnings, as investors reassess AI valuations and hyperscalers’ capex race. Todd Rabold, Investment Manage...
Mind Your Business: Why 85% of AI projects stall and how to get to production
Enterprise AI experimentation is slowing, and a harder question is emerging: where is the business value? With only 10–15% of AI projects reaching sus...
Breakfast Bites: Mental health days - How seriously should we take them?
“I'm not physically sick… I just can’t do today.” Ever heard this in your head in the morning?
Sometimes we need a break, even if we don't have...
Bigger Pic: Back to the Office - APAC rents stabilise, but what’s next?
Are we finally done with the office market rollercoaster? After a couple of choppy years, rents across Asia-Pacific are stabilising, and prime spaces...
Breakfast Bites: Burnout - is it a sign you should change jobs or careers?
Are you burnt out?
Does it mean you should change companies or switch careers even?
It all depends on your individual situation, and this...
Mind Your Business: Six commerce trends reshaping how consumers pay and spend
From AI-powered shopping agents to instant payments and embedded finance, commerce is evolving faster than many businesses realise.
On Mind Your...
Breakfast Special: Beyond pay and perks - What’s really making you happy at work?
Singapore’s workforce is entering 2026 with a striking disconnect: while most workers believe happiness at work is possible, only 56% say they actuall...
US Markets Wrap: AI Relief Rally - AMD’s Breakout, Meta’s Bet, and the Software Comeback
U.S. markets rebounded sharply as fears of AI-driven disruption eased, lifting the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow in a broad relief rally. A blockbuster mul...
Bigger Pic: ASEAN at an Inflection Point - Rates, AI & the New Risk-Reward Playbook
As policy rates peak across ASEAN, what does easing mean for banks, asset quality and the broader credit cycle? Daniel Lau, Portfolio Manager, Eastspr...
Breakfast Bites: Curling 101 - fun facts you may not know about this winter sport!
The Winter Olympics 2026 are in full swing - and that means our favourite winter sports are back in the spotlight!
Now, curling may not be as po...
Morning Shot: China’s Retail Wave - Are Singapore SMEs Being Crowded Out?
Singapore’s retail sector is facing intensifying pressure. While nearly 90% of registered retail entities are locally owned, the rapid expansion of Ch...
US Markets Wrap: When AI Anxiety Meets Tariff Turbulence
US stocks slid sharply as AI disruption fears and renewed tariff tensions under President Donald Trump rattled sentiment, pushing the S&P 500 back int...
Bigger Pic: Useful money-saving travel tips for 2026!
Jessica Min, Travel Trends & Destinations Expert, Skyscanner shares the biggest hurdles Singaporeans face when planning their overseas vacations, the...
Breakfast Bites: Ever been tempted to scroll through your kid’s phone?
On Breakfast Bites, we’re tackling one of modern parenting’s trickiest debates. If your child has a smartphone, do you have the right to check it?
Mind Your Business: Not just admin - How SMEs should work on their HR
SMEs power Singapore’s economy, but rising costs, intense competition and talent pressures are making survival tougher than ever. With people often th...
Bigger Pic: Tariffs, Oil & AI - What’s Driving Markets Now?
Markets are navigating fresh uncertainty after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down former President Trump’s emergency tariff powers, while oil prices s...
Work Smart: The Secret Power of a 3-Minute Break
You don’t need a long rest to reset, studies on micro-breaks show that even pauses under five minutes can lift your mood, restore attention and reduc...
Mind Your Business: Why you don’t need VC money to build a million-dollar business
Entrepreneurship is often framed as speed, scale and venture capital. But what if longevity is the real advantage?
The Breakfast Show invites Jo...
Budget 2026: Singapore’s Next Phase in Sustainability and Carbon Pricing Strategy
Budget 2026 has added nuance to Singapore’s sustainability journey. While the country remains committed to its long-term net-zero ambitions, the tone...
US Markets Wrap: Inflation Patience, Retail Caution, and Geopolitical Risk
U.S. stocks pulled back, leaving the S&P 500 hovering near flat for the year as investors rotated out of financials and kept a close eye on simmering...
Bigger Pic: Is real estate back in 2026 and why Coliwoo is on the radar
Interest rates have plateaued, long yields are easing, and capital is slowly returning to property markets. But is 2026 a true recovery year for real...
Mind Your Business: Why most SMEs struggle to scale and how AI could change that
Startups may dominate headlines, but SMEs remain the backbone of Singapore’s economy. So why are so many struggling to scale or survive beyond the fou...
Companies To Watch: New York Times rallies after Berkshire Hathaway takes a stake
The New York Times is back in focus after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a roughly 3% stake in the media company. Shares jumped following the news, addi...
Budget 2026: How New Work Pass Rules Could Influence Hiring Strategy
Under Budget 2026, Singapore will raise the qualifying salaries for Employment Pass and S Pass holders from 2027, alongside lifting the local qualifyi...
Breakfast Quiz: From hawkers to handouts - A global look on government support
In the spirit of Budget 2026, we put your global knowledge to the test with a fun, fast-paced quiz on government grants and support schemes around the...
Morning Shot: Can Budget 2026 Spark a ‘We First’ Shift?
Budget 2026 sets aside $50 million for a new SG Partnerships Fund to back ground-up community projects as part of a broader push to strengthen social...
Breakfast Bites: A less experienced colleague gets promoted ahead of you - what next?
Have you ever been in a situation where a less experienced colleague has been promoted ahead of you? How did you react?
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey s...
US Markets Wrap: Navigating AI Frenzy and Market Divergence in 2026
David Abella, Director of Investments, GoalVest breaks down the latest moves in the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 climbed on tech gains while the equ...
Bigger Pic: Prime property rebound? Touring Singapore’s luxury housing outlook
Singapore’s prime residential market is tipped to return to growth after a weak 2025, but is this the start of a sustained recovery or just a modest b...
Mind Your Business: How Fossa turned Singapore flavours into a sustainable craft business
From Satay Sauce and Salted Egg Cereal chocolate bars to curated craft sake, Fossa Chocolate has built one of Singapore’s most distinctive premium foo...
Companies To Watch: Ferrari earnings rev up as the prancing horse gallops into 2026
Ferrari beat expectations in its latest earnings and lifted sentiment with a confident 2026 forecast, supported by new model launches and a strong ord...
Bigger Pic: AI Scare Trade, Global Earnings & Singapore Market Moves
Oriano Lizza from CMC Markets Singapore unpacks the AI scare trade and which industries could face the biggest disruption, previewing major global ear...
Breakfast Bites: CDC Vouchers - Spend, splurge or pay it forward?
With every Singapore household set to receive another $500 in CDC vouchers next January, how should you use yours? As we unpack Budget 2026, we go bey...
Work Smart: The Smart Way to Align With Your Manager
If you’ve ever wished your boss understood what you need, you’re not alone. Managing up is really about clearer communication, not manipulation.
Companies To Watch: Hermès delivers strong growth as luxury sector slows
Hermès reported full-year 2025 revenue of €16 billion, beating expectations with resilient growth in leather goods and strong performance in the Ameri...
Mind Your Business: Scaling a Singapore food brand without opening more stores
The Kettle Gourmet started as a gourmet popcorn brand. Today, it operates 11 snack brands and exports across Asia.
On Mind Your Business, the Br...
Budget 2026: What the New Manpower Rules and Business Incentives Mean for SMEs
Budget 2026 sets out a mix of adjustments and incentives that may shape the operating environment for Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises g...
Breakfast Quiz: It's time for Friday the 13th trivia! How superstitious are you?
This Breakfast Quiz is all about Friday the 13th! Featuring historical origins, pop culture, presidents and more!
Presented by Emaad Akh...
US Markets Wrap: When AI Becomes the Market’s Biggest Risk
Wall Street tumbled as investors shifted from cheering AI’s promise to fearing its disruption, with the Dow plunging 670 points and tech and software...
Budget 2026: From Caution to Confidence - Can SMEs Seize the Budget Moment?
In the wake of Singapore’s latest Budget, attention is turning to what the measures will mean where it matters on the ground for small and medium-size...