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 6, 2026
06/03/26 - Mind Your Business: How Abel Richard went from managing power plants to selling 6 figure handbagsHow does a former power-plant project manager and biotech entrepreneur end up building a six-figure luxury handbag house?
In this episode of Mind Your Business, Abel Richard Bullock, Founder & Creative Director of Abel Richard joins the Breakfast Show to discuss the thinking behind merging precision engineering with Italian craftsmanship, why his bags take around 1,000 hours to make, and how a new brand positions itself at the ultra-high end from day one.
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MAR 6, 2026
06/03/26 - Morning Shot: Singaporeans Caught in the Middle East Conflict - The Race to Get HomeAs tensions escalate across the Middle East following missile and drone strikes between Iran, the US and Israel, thousands of travellers have found themselves stranded as airspace closures disrupt flights across the region. Among them are Singaporeans who are now scrambling to find safe routes home, navigating airport shutdowns, uncertainty and rapidly changing security conditions.
Judith Tan, journalist at The Straits Times, joins Morning Shot to share what Singaporeans on the ground are experiencing, how authorities are responding to assist those affected, and what the situation reveals about the risks travellers face when geopolitical tensions suddenly escalate.
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MAR 6, 2026
06/03/26 - Breakfast Quiz: Who runs the world? Girls! — The International Women’s Day QuizIn the spirit of International Women’s Day, Audrey puts the guys to the test with a fast-paced quiz on the state of women in business and society. From the global gender pay gap to female CEOs, political representation and who’s really doing most of the unpaid care work — the numbers may surprise you. Gentlemen, are you man enough to take the test?
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 5, 2026
05/03/26 - Breakfast Bites: Want to add years to your life? Playing tennis might be the answer!It is no secret that exercising - be it walking, running or strength training - has great cardiovascular and other long-term health benefits.
But studies show that playing tennis has a particularly positive impact on lengthening lifespan because of the sport's unique blend of physical, social and cognitive challenges.
Tune in to Breakfast Bites to find out more!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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MAR 5, 2026
05/03/26 - US Markets Wrap: Wall Street Bounces Back as Tech Leads the ChargeUS stocks rebounded as easing oil prices and stronger economic data calmed fears of a growth scare.
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all climbed, snapping a 3-day losing streak for the market.
Chipmakers such as Nvidia, AMD and Micron helped power the rally as investors returned to tech.
Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com weigh whether the rebound signals renewed confidence or just short term relief.
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MAR 5, 2026
05/03/26 - Mind Your Business: The SME survival playbook for 2026With rents high and margins tight, Singapore SMEs face a delicate balance between growth and prudence.
Aaron Koh, General Manager of Statrys joins The Breakfast Show to unpack sector-specific risks in F&B, services and trading, and how better financial visibility can mean the difference between scaling and shutting down.
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MAR 5, 2026
05/03/26 - Bigger Pic: BTO applications down — What’s next for HDB buyers?HDB’s February 2026 sales exercise saw over 9,000 flats on offer, but BTO application rates have dipped again, while Sale of Balance Flats are drawing stronger interest. Are buyers getting pickier, or are we seeing a deeper shift in sentiment? We unpack the trends with Christine Sun, Chief Researcher and Strategist at Realion Group.
Produced and Presented by Audrey Siek
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MAR 4, 2026
04/03/26 - Bigger Pic: How Iran Tensions Could Hit SingaporeRising tensions involving Iran have pushed oil prices higher, renewing concerns about global growth and inflation. For Singapore, a small and energy importing economy, the impact could ripple from consumer prices to trade, shipping and financial markets. As the Government signals it may reassess GDP forecasts if the conflict persists, how exposed is Singapore really and where are the key pressure points. Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank unpacks the risks to growth, sector vulnerabilities and the policy response ahead.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: tetracarbon from Pixabay
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MAR 4, 2026
04/03/26 - US Markets Wrap: Strait of Hormuz Fears Grip Global MarketsStocks tumbled in another volatile session as fears of a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict rattled investors, even after comments from US President Donald Trump sought to reassure markets about energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone discusses why oil risks may be skewed to the upside, why gold has not surged as expected, and whether the stronger US Dollar Index has further room to run. With nonfarm payrolls ahead, can economic data still move markets, or will geopolitics continue to dominate risk sentiment across equities, crude and currencies?
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: Pawel Grzegorz from Pixabay
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MAR 4, 2026
04/03/26 - Mind Your Business: Singapore’s aging future and the leadership behind community healthcareAs Singapore approaches “super-aged” status, healthcare is no longer just about treatment, it’s about prevention, active ageing, and holistic wellbeing.
On Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invites Tan Lay Kheng, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of St. Andrew’s Community Hospital to discuss how community hospitals are adapting to rising demand, how mental and physical health are becoming equally prioritised, and what Singaporeans should understand about living well for longer.
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