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Kilograms, seconds, centimetres. These are just a few examples of standard units of measurement that we probably use in some way, shape or form on a daily basis.  They form part of what is formally known as the metric system, which was created in France in the 1790s to simplify and consolidate the myriad ways people used to measure things.  On Metric System Day, Emaad and Ryan dive into how the imperial system (which preceded the metric system) evolved, the interesting tale behind the formation of the International Prototype of the Kilogram (IPK), why older units of measurement like miles, feet and pints are still widely used, and historical mistakes caused by confusion between measurement systems.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang  Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has thrown a spanner in the works to the global aviation industry's growth picture. And China is no exception. Leithen Francis, Co-founder & Managing Director, Francis & Low, helps us understand how exposed Chinese airlines are compared to their international peers despite holding the strategic advantage of being able to fly over Russian airspace. He also discusses how much protection fuel hedging provides against fuel price hikes; the delicate balancing act of protecting margins without hampering demand; and why outbound international traffic still lags behind pre-COVID levels. Produced & Presented by: Emaad Akhtar

The S&P 500 just logged its worst quarter since 2022, but is the sky really falling, or is this a prime buying opportunity? George Schultze, Founder and Managing Member at Schultze Asset Management unpacks the complex macroeconomic forces driving the latest market session. He shares his insights on the Federal Reserve's "worst-case scenario" of oil-driven stagflation and whether double-digit corporate earnings growth and a projected $700B in AI capital expenditures can keep the fundamentals intact. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image: Gino Crescoli from Pixabay 

Most desserts served in restaurants today are not made in-house. As labour shortages and rising costs reshape the F&B industry, many operators are turning to specialised manufacturers to deliver consistency, efficiency, and scale. In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invites Erik and Shamsa van Keulen, co-owners of Oishi, to share how their business supplies desserts to over 1,700 outlets across Singapore, the operational systems behind large-scale food production, the concept of “customisation at scale,” and what it takes to build a scalable business behind the scenes.

Education systems reward individual performance –  grades, rankings, achievements. But once graduates enter the workplace, success often depends on something less visible: how well they fit within a team, a manager’s expectations and the organisation’s culture. In this episode of Breakfast Special, we unpack the idea of “fit” at work. What it really means, why it matters across teams and organisations, and how graduates can better navigate workplace expectations that aren’t always explicitly stated. Sriram Iyer, Senior Adjunct Lecturer of the Dept of Management & Organisation, NUS Business School joins The Breakfast Show.

As President Trump’s expletive-laden ultimatum to Iran sends oil prices soaring, Trackrecord Asia CIO Phan Vee Leung breaks down the broader market implications. He explores whether this geopolitical spike is just another Wall Street 'TACO' trade—the theory that Trump Always Chickens Out after peak volatility. He also analyses the paradox of drifting gold prices amidst the escalation. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Singapore’s education system is known for its rigour and results, but it has also raised questions about whether students are truly learning or simply preparing for exams. As tuition becomes increasingly common, some educators are rethinking how learning should take place. In this episode of Mind Your Business, Wei Yi Lim, co-founder of Study Room, joins The Breakfast Show to share his journey from finance journalism to building an alternative education model, how he balances educational philosophy with business realities, and what it takes to create a meaningful learning experience in today’s system.

With smartphones now largely kept out of schools and new safeguards like app store age checks and device curfews coming into play, the boundaries around children’s screen use are shifting. But beyond these measures, much of the responsibility still sits with parents navigating a growing ecosystem of filters, settings and controls. Shem Yao, Head of TOUCH Cyber Wellness joins the Breakfast Show to unpack how parental controls actually work in practice and where their limits lie. More importantly, we explore what effective digital parenting looks like today, how parents can approach conversations with their children, and what really makes a difference beyond just switching settings on.

How much screen time is too much... and are we getting it wrong? Kids are now limited as much as possible with screen time, but do we adults practice what we preach?  The Breakfast Show unpacks why strict limits might actually make screens more addictive, what the famous M&M experiment reveals about behaviour, and how Singapore parents can help kids build healthier digital habits instead of just enforcing rules. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Stocks rallied while oil prices dipped below $102 as President Trump signaled a potential U.S. withdrawal from Iran within weeks, contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Lawrence Hatheway, Global Investment Strategist, Franklin Templeton Institute discusses whether current valuations have already priced in a resolution. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image: Pexels from Pixabay