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.
MAR 20, 2026
20/03/26 - US Markets Wrap: Markets on edge as oil spikes and the Fed drama deepensWall Street trims steep losses as investors track fresh developments in the Iran conflict and volatile oil prices. Alex Morris, CEO, F/m Investments discusses how close crude is to a tipping point that could start hurting the broader U.S. economy and portfolios. In Washington, tensions swirl around the Fed as rising inflation collides with political gridlock on rates Plus, the overlooked side of the AI boom and why infrastructure could be the real trade ahead.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: Gino Crescoli from Pixabay
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MAR 20, 2026
20/03/26 - Bigger Pic: How smart money is positioning between the Iran oil shock and the AI boomOil prices are surging, inflation risks are back in focus, and markets are rotating fast. But where is the smart money actually going?
Dan Koh speaks to Billy Toh, Regional Head of Retail Research, CGS International Securities on how experts position portfolios, from energy and defense plays to AI leaders like NVIDIA and Microsoft, and what investors should watch next.
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MAR 20, 2026
20/03/26 - Companies To Watch: Is Lululemon losing its shine as growth slows?Lululemon beat expectations in its latest earnings, but weaker 2026 guidance, slowing US demand, and a growing boardroom battle sent shares lower.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the numbers, the strategic shift toward full-price selling, and what investors should watch next.
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MAR 20, 2026
20/03/26 - Morning Shot: Singapore’s Tourism Boom - Who Is the New Visitor Economy Built For?Singapore’s tourism strategy has increasingly focused on quality over quantity attracting visitors who stay longer and spend more. The results are showing: tourism receipts are on track to break records, with projections reaching as high as $32.5 billion in 2026.
Venues, restaurants and entertainment spaces are investing heavily to attract younger travellers and business visitors, particularly those tied to Singapore’s fast-growing MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) organisers and attendees industry.
What impact will intensifying global tensions have on tourism here? And as the visitor economy evolves, what does this strategy mean for businesses, the tourism sector and for locals navigating a city increasingly designed to appeal to high-spending travellers?
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MAR 20, 2026
20/03/26 - Mind Your Business: Who governs AI in the doctor’s officeWith Singapore accelerating AI adoption under its 2026 agenda, healthcare is becoming a critical test case for responsible innovation. But as AI tools enter clinical workflows, how do we safeguard integrity?
Dr. Tom Kelly, CEO and Co-Founder at Heidi joins The Breakfast Show to unpack what “trusted AI” should look like in clinical practice and why medical-grade guardrails may be essential.
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MAR 20, 2026
20/03/26 - Breakfast Quiz: The K-Pop powerhouse is back! How well do you know BTS?From record-breaking hits, international success to global influence beyond music, how well do you really know BTS? We put your knowledge to the test with a fun Friday quiz on the world’s biggest K-pop phenomenon, and why their impact goes far beyond the charts!
Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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MAR 19, 2026
19/03/26 - Companies To Watch: BHP names new CEO as mining enters a new eraBHP has appointed Brandon Craig as its new CEO, marking a major leadership transition at the world’s largest mining company.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down what the change means, the company’s strategic focus on copper and potash, and how global demand for critical minerals is shaping its next phase of growth.
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MAR 19, 2026
19/03/26 - US Markets Wrap: Markets stumble as inflation fears return and the Fed holds its nerveWall Street tumbles as fresh data and signals from Jerome Powell reinforce fears that inflation will stay higher for longer. The Dow Jones Industrial Average breaks key levels, deepening concerns about a broader market reset. With the Federal Reserve still eyeing just one rate cut, doubts are growing over whether policy is already behind the curve. Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer, FedWatch Advisors unpacks rising stagflation risks, the impact of surging oil, and what investors should do as volatility picks up.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: USD Dollar 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay
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MAR 19, 2026
19/03/26 - Mind Your Business: From engineering student to fragrance founderMost engineering students build prototypes. Ashley Mun built a fragrance brand. What started as a fascination with scent evolved into Ashley Mun Candles, a Singapore-based label producing hand-poured candles, car diffusers, and premium scent experiences.
In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show explores how he transitioned from student to founder, developed his products from scratch, sourced materials aligned with his sustainability philosophy, and secured partnerships with major automotive brands.
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MAR 19, 2026
19/03/26 - Bigger Pic: A shift in retail property - From transactions to experiencesShopping malls in Singapore are no longer just about convenience: they’re being reimagined as spaces for community, experience, and everyday living.
Adrian Tan, Managing Director of Retail at Frasers Property Singapore, shares how retail spaces are evolving, what today’s consumers really want, and the key trends shaping the future of Singapore’s retail property landscape.
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