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.
SEP 10, 2025
10/09/25 - Bigger pic: China’s trade slowdown, Japan’s political shake-up & where Asia’s opportunities lieFrom China’s weaker-than-expected export growth to Japan’s surprise leadership shake-up, this week’s market headlines are keeping investors on their toes. With U.S. stock valuations at dizzying highs and whispers of Fed rate cuts ahead, could Asia be the next big opportunity for global capital flows?
Dan Koh unpacks it all with Martin Hennecke, Head of Asia and Middle East Investment Advisory, St James’ Place as they dive into China’s rallying stock market, Japan’s political transition and its impact on monetary policy, and why negative real interest rates could reshape investor strategies.
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SEP 10, 2025
10/09/25 - Mind Your Business: Eradicating poverty through entrepreneurshipSoutheast Asia is known for its booming startups and billion-dollar unicorns. But behind the growth story lies a quieter truth. Millions across the region still face poverty, and even in Singapore, one in four live in relative poverty, cut off from opportunities many take for granted. Traditional aid and microloans have tried to bridge the gap, but too often they fail to deliver lasting change.
Join the Breakfast Show as they sit down with Raymond Gabriel, Co-founder and Executive Director of People Systems Consultancy (PSC), a social enterprise that has helped over 100,000 people raise their incomes, and in some cases by up to 400%, without a single loan, grant, or handout.
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SEP 10, 2025
10/09/25 - Companies To Watch: Can the iPhone Air lift Apple’s share?Apple’s widely anticipated ‘Awe Dropping’ event is finally here and it features a long list of products that consumers can look forward to. From a notably slimmer phone to a smartwatch that features new ways to track sleep and alert wearers of possible hypertension, one question remains: Are consumers and investors buying it?
Find out with Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they explore Apple’s latest arsenal of smart gadgets and whether they’re enough to keep the tech giant on top.
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SEP 10, 2025
10/09/25 - Morning Shot: Should Cyber Insurance Be Essential for SMEs in Singapore?Cyber threats are escalating, and SMEs are finding themselves increasingly in the firing line, from phishing and ransomware to costly business email compromise. Yet a QBE survey shows fewer than 4 in 10 SMEs in Singapore carry cyber insurance, with many citing cost or doubts about relevance. The real challenge is understanding what’s at stake: the financial risks of downtime, how coverage fits alongside basic cyber hygiene, and whether insurance should be treated as core to risk management.
Sam Russell-Vick, Senior Cyber Underwriter, QBE Asia, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack the rising risks, why uptake remains low, and how SMEs can balance prevention, protection, and preparedness in 2025 and beyond.
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SEP 10, 2025
10/09/25 - Breakfast Bites: We all see the posts… How are Gen Zs affording all these luxury trips!?Have you ever opened Instagram and wondered: How on earth are Gen Zs affording all these luxury trips? We’ve seen floating breakfasts in Bali, infinity pools in Dubai, drone shots in the Maldives… all treats for some 20-somethings we see on social media.
Well… spoiler alert: many aren’t affording it. At least, not in the way you think.
Audrey and Emaad unpack the secrets of this business-savvy generation, and how sometimes “fake luxury” can actually pay off.
Presented by Audrey Siek and Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - Mind Your Business: How Agentic AI is redefining business advantageAI is everywhere in today’s business landscape, powering chatbots, crunching data, and automating tasks. But for all its promise, many organisations are still struggling to turn AI into real results. That’s where the next wave comes in: Agentic AI, a shift from tools that assist to agents that act.
The Breakfast Show invites Sandeep Bhargava, Senior Vice President, Global Services and Solutions, Public Cloud Business Unit at Rackspace Technology, to unpack what Agentic AI really means, why only a small group of AI leaders are pulling ahead, and how entrepreneurs and business leaders can harness this evolution to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.
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SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - Breakfast Bites: Study links intermittent fasting with higher cardiovascular risksIntermittent fasting has been popularized the world over thanks to its purported health benefits, which have been supported by science.
However, a new study has raised some few alarm bells, after it found a link between time-restricted eating and a higher risk of cardiovascular complications.
Have a listen!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo credit: Pexels & its talented community of contributors
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - US Markets Wrap: AI ecosystem building out beyond Mag 7 and S&P 500Alex Morris, CEO & CIO, F/m Investments, discusses the unusually strong September start for markets in a historically weak month; the sustainability of the AI revolution beyond the Mag 7 and S&P 500; expectations for PPI and CPI prints; and the current investor playbook for cash, equities and fixed income.
Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar
Photo Credi: ST Illustration: Chng Choon Hiong, Adobe Stock
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SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - Bigger Pic: Why 40% of Singaporeans say travel is a top financial priorityIt's no secret that Singaporeans love to travel.
But you might be surprised to hear that - according to findings from a recent survey co-commissioned by global travel app, Skyscanner and digital bank, Trust Bank - 40% of us believe saving for overseas trips is more important than other financial goals.
Why is that so? Cyndi Hui, Travel Trends & Destination Expert, Skyscanner, tells us more.
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SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - Companies To Watch: Can Volkswagen keep its lead in the electric era?Volkswagen has long defined luxury and performance with brands like Bugatti, Bentley, Porsche, and Audi. But now, the German auto giant is making a bold pivot: chasing the entry-level EV market with a lineup of affordable electric small cars. But can this strategy offset Chinese competition, trade headwinds, and the pressure on Porsche’s performance?
Dan Koh and Audrey Siek find out if Volkswagen can reinvent itself fast enough to thrive in the new EV era.
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