Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Singapore’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister will be delivering the Budget in Parliament today. This will be PM Wong’s first Budget as Prime Minister, and also the last one for the current term of government, with an upcoming General Election expected to be held by 23rd November. Titled “Onward Together For A Better Tomorrow” - this year’s Budget is set to be a significant one, with expectations for it to cover both short and long-term challenges across four broad themes: economic strategies for the next bound; opportunities for skills upgrading and jobs for workers; support for Singaporeans across different life stages; and strengthening Singaporeans’ sense of solidarity and unity as the country marks SG60. In a social media post, PM Wong said that this year’s Budget will involve everyone and advances the Forward Singapore plans for a stronger and more united society. On this episode of Morning Shot, Ang Yuit, President of the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Lawrence Wong / Facebook

With this year’s upcoming Budget, it feels like the perfect time to take a closer look at something we use every day but rarely think about—our Singapore Dollar!  From hidden symbols to fascinating stories behind our notes, you might just see your cash in a whole new light after this. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad dive into some fun facts about our money that might surprise you.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Ever feel like there’s never enough space at home to store the things that you love? Or maybe you’ve got a small business going and looking for a space to store your items and a warehouse might be a little too much for you? Well you’re in luck because self-storage services are now readily available amid a boom in people seeking temporary space for household items and beyond. Danny Wong, CEO of Work+Store joins The Breakfast Show to share how he is making a dynamic change in this industry as a leading pioneer in the self-storage industry and the services he offers to consumers in need of more space!

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting discusses what central banks in Australia and New Zealand are set to do this week. He also previews what Singapore's Budget 2025 will likely focus on. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Whenever you take to the skies, you just never know what kind of passenger(s) you'll end up sitting next or near to.  If they're kind and mind their own business, no complaints. But what about when they're rude, impatient, or inconsiderate? We've surely all encountered at least one of the above aboard an aircraft and it's no surprise then that such passengers are categorised into six annoying groups. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey tell us more.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Income stream lovers, you’re gonna love this one. While shares of its company may have lagged the broader market and peers, it was recently announced that Erie Indemnity Company will be added to the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats - an index that follows companies with a history of raising their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years! Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they tear down the latest news surrounding the insurance company and if they can continue to grow their dividends amid this period of uncertainty.

The US State Department has reportedly removed a statement on its website that it does not support Taiwan independence. The factsheet retains Washington's opposition to unilateral change from either Taiwan or from China, which claims the democratically governed island as its own. but dropped the phrase "we do not support Taiwan independence". And not too long ago, two US Navy ships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, drawing an angry reaction from China. This comes just after Taiwan's signing of a new missile deal with Washington to bolster the defence of Taipei. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co - or TSMC for short - also just held its first board of directors meeting in the US, but did not unveil any new US investments despite mounting tariff threats from Trump. On this episode of Morning Shot, Ross Feingold, Research Director at Caerus Consulting shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: AFP

Barnabas Gan, Acting Chief Economist, RHB Bank discusses the headwinds in store for Singapore's economy in 2025, and explains why he is at the upperbound of the government's forecast for growth this year to come in at a range of 1 to 3 percent. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Some of us might be familiar with Blue Aqua's patented Mixotrophic™ system - a super-intensive shrimp farming method designed to maximize efficiency and sustainability. And it looks like you’re breaking records yet again, because they recently launched their innovative trout farming initiative in Singapore, the first and largest of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region. Dr. Farshad Shishehchian, CEO & Founder of Blue Aqua International Group joins The Breakfast Show to discuss more about this groundbreaking farm and what it means for food sustainability in Singapore.

Today's the day you can expect flower prices to spike, restaurants to be full, and perhaps a couple pieces of chocolate. Yep, it's Valentine's Day, and Audrey puts Ryan, Emaad and all of you to the test about how much they know about the holiday. We hope you have a day full of love, romance and – people may forget - it’s about friendship, too!  Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors