Let's Talk, Singapore!

We often talk about the hustle of climbing the corporate ladder, but what if the real secret to financial independence is treating yourself as the ultimate business entity? Christopher Ng, a Financial Educator, Bestselling Author, and a man who achieved Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) at just 39 years old shares how he did it, all without ever earning a massive C-suite salary. Instead of relying on corporate loyalty and a single paycheck, he mastered extreme discipline, relentless dividend investing, and ultimate career agility. Christopher also opens up about his deeply personal backstory, sharing how watching his father transition from a founder of Pet Lovers Centre to a blue-collar worker fundamentally shaped his radical approach to risk management.   Presented: Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

With oil prices rising again in the wake of canceled peace talks between the US and Iran, plus inflation fears reigniting, Brandon Ho, Head of Investment Advisory, Singapore, Arta Finance breaks down the Fed’s looming dilemma and the tech sector’s deepening valuation split. He explores the breakdown of traditional bonds as safe havens and where private credit fits into the equation amid concerns of stress in the sector.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

What happens when a musician decides to express her ideas through fashion instead of sound? The Breakfast Show invites Calista Liaw, celebrated erhu soloist & founder of LIAÜ, to talk about her journey from music to building a fashion brand from scratch and the challenges of turning a deeply personal vision into a sustainable business.

From discounted invoices to freebies, where do you draw the line when friends become clients? We unpack the unspoken rules of “friend’s rates,” why they can strain relationships, and how Singapore’s network-driven culture makes it even trickier to balance goodwill with real business costs.   Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Music & Picture credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

The markets teased investors with a glimpse of the mountaintop on Thursday, as both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq touched fresh all-time intraday highs before a dramatic reversal left Wall Street in the red.  Steven Wieting, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Strategist at The CIO Group shares how he is repositioning his portfolio and his view of where safe havens are now. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Most speakers are built to perform. But what if they were built to be seen as well? In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show speaks with Brian Ho, founder of Decibelist, a Singapore-based brand that creates handcrafted “Art Speakers” designed to blend into and elevate living spaces.

US markets are back at record highs, driven by strong Big Tech earnings and continued momentum in artificial intelligence. But with oil prices rising amid Middle East tensions and inflation risks lingering, are markets becoming too complacent? On the Bigger Picture, Dan Koh speaks to Billy Toh, Regional Head of Retail Research, CGS International Securities as he breaks down what’s really driving the rally, from earnings and AI spending to valuations, geopolitical risks, and what investors should watch next.

L’Oréal has reported strong first-quarter results, with sales growth beating expectations and showing resilience across key markets including North America, Europe, and emerging economies. Demand for premium beauty products remains robust despite a challenging global environment. Dan Koh and Audrey Siek look into L’Oréal’s latest earnings, what’s driving growth, and whether global demand for beauty products can continue to hold up in an uncertain world.

The Singapore Open is back, drawing top talent from across the region and putting a spotlight on Asia’s growing presence in the global game. But beyond the competition, the tournament also reflects broader shifts in how professional golf is evolving – from player pathways to the business of the sport. Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner and CEO of the Asian Tour, speaks with The Breakfast Show about what this next phase of the Singapore Open represents, how opportunities for Asian players are developing and what it takes to run a tour in today’s changing golf landscape.

“Wild goose chase”, “break the ice”, “fair play”...  turns out, we’ve all been quoting William Shakespeare without even realising it. In this fun quiz, we break down the everyday phrases he coined, what they originally meant, and why they still show up everywhere from business meetings to casual conversations today. Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Music & Picture credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors