Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek
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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.
JUN 17, 2025
17/06/25 - Breakfast Bites: Rich Friend, Poor Friend - ever dealt with wealth gaps between buddies?Have you ever been invited to a meal with a friend that you can’t quite afford? (Or maybe you can, but you’d really rather not spend that much dough on lunch.)
As we grow older, financial gaps between friends can widen. Perhaps this makes you feel out of place with your friends because you simply couldn’t afford the same lifestyle; or maybe it's YOU who realise your friends hesitate when you suggest trying out a fancy new restaurant for dinner.
What canwe do to make things less awkward?
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUN 17, 2025
17/06/25 - Companies To Watch: Can Luca de Meo reengineer Kering like he did Renault?He’s an Italian responsible for Renault's turnaround during his five years at the helm, sending its share up more than 90% over the period. Now, Luca de Meo, departing CEO of the carmaker, has been tasked with the onerous role of revitalizing Kering after the stock lost almost 80% of its value since reaching a record in August 2021.
Dan Koh and Audrey Siek venture into the world of luxury fashion to find out if De Meo’s brand management and marketing prowess is enough to turnaround the slump facing Kering, and what investors are saying about the new leadership change.
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JUN 16, 2025
16/06/25 - Bigger Pic: Lookahead to the weekDaniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management discusses how markets are reacting to the rising Iran-Israel tensions as well as bracing for the slew of central banks in action this week.
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JUN 16, 2025
16/06/25 - Mind Your Business: Why your fraud strategy isn’t workingAsia Pacific’s digital economy is booming — faster payments, faster growth, and unfortunately, faster fraud. Despite 85% of companies increasing their fraud prevention budgets and investing heavily in defense, businesses are still bleeding — losing over 5% of their revenue to increasingly sophisticated criminal networks.
Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Matt DeLauro, President at SEON to discuss the rising tide of organised digital crime in APAC and adaptive solutions for anyone navigating risk in today's digital-first landscape.
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JUN 16, 2025
16/06/25 - Breakfast Bites: "Can I borrow $100?" Is it a good or bad idea to lend people money?“Hey, can you spot me $100?”
It’s one of the trickiest situations we face with friends and family — money.
Of course, very situation is different, and it also depends on your relationship with the person. But today, we’re breaking down a very real dilemma: Should you lend money to people you care about? Is it ever a good idea?
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo credit: Pixabay and their talented community of
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUN 16, 2025
16/06/25 - Companies To Watch: Boeing and the tragic Air India crashIn a string of tragic cases, Boeing’s thrown back into the spotlight again after news reports of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after take-off, carrying 242 passengers and crew. This came even after newly Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg, who took over in August, told employees that the company is on a fragile path to recovery and can’t afford another mistake.
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they investigate the deadliest aviation accident in a decade and what it means for Boeing and their efforts to rebuild trust after years of setbacks tied to its troubled 737 MAX program.
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JUN 13, 2025
13/06/25 - Breakfast Quiz: Time to test your Father's Day knowledge!On this edition of the Breakfast Quiz, Emaad tests Ryan's Father's Day knowledge!
Play along and see how you fare!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUN 13, 2025
13/06/25 - Bigger Pic: Singapore leads in crypto ownership at 28%Saad Ahmed, Head of APAC at Gemini discusses what's driving the momentum behind Singapore taking the lead in global cryptocurrency adoption, with 28% of its population now owning digital asset. That's more than any other country surveyed in Gemini's 2025 State of Crypto Report, and marks a rise from 26% in 2024, placing it head of traditionally strong markets like the UK, US, and Australia.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUN 13, 2025
13/06/25 - US Markets Wrap: Trump calls Fed chief Powell 'numbskull'Gina Martin Adams, Chief Equity Strategist & Global Director of Equity Strategy, Bloomberg discusses if the pressure from President Donald Trump on the Fed to cut rates is warranted in view of the recent cooler than expected inflation data.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUN 13, 2025
13/06/25 - Mind Your Business: Building a jewelry empire with Maddy BarberBefore she was designing stunning, one-of-a-kind jewelry, Maddy Barber was a household voice on Singapore radio. Now, she’s the founder of MADLY Gems, a brand that's redefining what bespoke luxury means with rare, ethically sourced gemstones and bold, personal storytelling through design.
Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Maddy Barber, founder of MADLY Gems to share how she went from broadcasting to building a global jewelry brand, why she took the leap, and how she's shaking up the diamond industry—one dazzling piece at a time.
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