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Returning from an extraordinary 5 day trip to China for a tour into Singapore’s best selling car brand of 2024, Dan Koh is back in the hot seat with Ryan Huang to reminisce his in-depth experience into BYD’s latest innovations and technology. Synonymous with technological innovation and engineering excellence, the focus on BYD comes at a timely period after the Chinese EV giant recently announced yet another stellar set of earnings, proving its dominance in one of the most competitive markets in this era. Join them for a whirlwind tour of the latest figures driving its shares up higher than ever and find out what 2025 holds for the automotive brand.

The digital landscape for publishers is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and strategies reshaping how content is created, distributed, and monetized. But as the world moves further into digital commerce, publishers face the challenge of adapting to an increasingly complex ecosystem. Shane Happach, Chief Executive Officer at Coda joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how Coda is helping the world’s leading publishers grow their content, maximize revenue, and navigate the ever-changing digital environment.

US and Russian officials have just wrapped up day-long talks, as part of a diplomatic effort that Washington hopes will help pave the way for broader peace negotiations. Among other issues, the talks focused on trying to reach a Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal. However, there was no immediate word on whether an agreement had been hammered out or progress had been made. Earlier, Russia had rejected a proposal by Trump for a full 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, and it has so far agreed only to a moratorium on attacking energy infrastructure. So, will Ukraine eventually have any say at the negotiating table? On this episode of Morning Shot, Cynthia Hooper, Associate Professor and Russian and Eastern European Studies Program Advisor at the College of the Holy Cross shares her insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) & Nazirul Asrar

Mark Newton, CMT, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors shares his insights on the indicators that are giving hints to whether the market has started bottoming out, investors' risk appetite with the swing in headlines of late, and how much he would weigh the two expected rate cuts that the Fed could be looking to introduce in coming months.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting discusses what investors should look out for in the week ahead including macro economic data out of the US and Singapore.

Artificial intelligence is transforming businesses worldwide, but for many companies—especially SMEs—adoption still feels out of reach. So how can businesses in Southeast Asia harness AI for real, measurable impact? Verena Siow, President & Managing Director of SAP Southeast Asia joins the Breakfast Show to explore how SAP is making AI adoption accessible, practical, and profitable for companies of all sizes.  

More than three weeks after a slew of intense hearings, South Koreans are still awaiting Constitutional Court's deliberation on the motion to impeach South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol. As deliberations drag on, protests have since intensified as hundreds of thousands of South Koreans take to the streets to rally. The decision could help bring an end to the months of political turmoil Yoon unleashed on 3rd Dec 2024, with his failed attempt to place his country under martial law. On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Ryu Yongwook, Assistant Professor from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) & Nazirul Asrar

The workplace is evolving fast, and so is the lingo! On breakfast bites, we’re decoding some of the latest buzzwords that's shaping how we work. We’ve covered rage applying and quiet quitting… but there are already other terms making the rounds now. Let’s see if you know them!   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Joey Chew, Head of Asia FX Research, HSBC discusses why she has revised down her bullishness behind the US dollar, amid the increase in confidence behind other currencies. She also weighs on how the Singapore Dollar and Malaysian Ringgit will fare amid global trade tensions. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Global supply chains are facing unprecedented disruption—from trade tensions and climate challenges to automation and AI-driven transformation. As the world’s manufacturing powerhouse, APAC is at the center of this shift, redefining how businesses navigate uncertainty and build resilience. Dennis Mark, CEO of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation joins the Breakfast Show to explore the future of supply chains, the rise of Industry 5.0, and how businesses are adapting to evolving geopolitical and economic realities.