Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Three in four business leaders in Singapore say their companies are already adopting Agentic AI, yet nearly half admit they don’t fully understand the technology. As this next wave of automation reshapes how work gets done, the gap between experimentation and real capability is widening. To help close it, Singapore’s Heicoders Academy has teamed up with Manus.AI the world’s first general-purpose AI agent platform to launch GA100, a hands-on course that teaches professionals to design and deploy autonomous AI systems. Beh Min Yan, co-founder and CEO of Heicoders Academy joins the Breakfast Show to discuss what makes Agentic AI different from traditional automation, why mid-career professionals are most at risk of being left behind, and how Singapore’s AI training push under Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0 could turn today’s workforce into tomorrow’s AI leaders.

The beauty industry is saturated with global giants, yet one homegrown brand has found its place by staying true to ethics and craftsmanship. From confronting the hidden cruelty behind traditional brush-making to creating a line that meets professional standards, 13rushes has shown that values and performance can go hand in hand.  The Breakfast Show invites Yuhui Tay, Founder of 13rushes, to talk about building a purpose-driven business from scratch, staying resilient in a fast-changing market, and what entrepreneurs can learn from her decade in the beauty world.

Trade tensions between Washington and Beijing are flaring again. A quiet rule change by the US Bureau of Industry and Security has widened Washington’s trade blacklist, prompting Beijing to tighten its export controls on rare earths — critical materials for everything from smartphones to fighter jets. The back-and-forth has rattled markets, and raised questions about how far this standoff could go. Jeep Kline, Founder and Managing Partner at Raisewell Ventures, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what’s driving this escalation, how it’s reshaping global supply chains and investment flows, and what it means for Asia’s role in the shifting trade landscape.

A tech-fueled rally lifted Wall Street, with the S&P 500 closing in on record highs as easing trade tensions and strong earnings boosted investor confidence. Hopes for progress ahead of President Trump’s upcoming meeting with China’s Xi Jinping helped offset worries about oil prices and inflation. Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, break downs what’s driving the rebound, how investors are positioning ahead of key inflation data, and what the latest corporate layoffs signal about the broader economy. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

For some families, access to fresh produce and protein remains out of reach. That’s where A Full Plate comes in — Singapore’s largest food donation drive by FairPrice Group. What makes the initiative unique is its focus on providing fresh vegetables and fruits, protein, as well as nutritious groceries, going beyond the typical dry staples. Plus, it’s about more than just putting groceries on the table, it’s about enabling families to cook, eat, and bond together. Vipul Chawla, Group CEO of FairPrice Group, shares how they are scaling up the programme and how you can help make a difference easily.

It’s Friday, it’s quiz time, and today we’re raising a glass to one of France’s finest exports — champagne! Join us for a fun, fizz-filled quiz on Global Champagne Day, where we test your knowledge from bubbly history to luxury labels. Play along at home and see if you’ve earned a toast!   Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang  Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Innovation starts young. Dixon Lim, Executive Director of Antica Foundation, shares how students aged 13 to 16 are gaining hands-on experience in emerging tech — from AI to smart home automation — through early internship programmes. We explore how these opportunities build confidence, spark creativity, and prepare Singapore’s next generation of innovators for the rapidly evolving workforce. Produced and presented by Audrey Siek

U.S. equities stumbled as renewed trade tensions with China and disappointing earnings from major names like Netflix and Texas Instruments weighed on investor sentiment. Adding to the uncertainty, the White House is reportedly considering fresh export curbs on software made with U.S. technology. With GDP growth showing signs of resilience but inflation pressures and labor market slowdowns clouding the outlook, investors are asking: where to next. George Schultze, Founder and Managing Member at Schultze Asset Management, unpacks the market reaction, assess the implications for sectors from housing to utilities, and share his investment outlook amid rising geopolitical and economic crosswinds.

As the holiday season heats up, so does the competition for your clicks. And for some retailers, they might be losing sales before they even hit “checkout.” A new survey by Ping Identity found that 54% of shoppers abandon purchases because of frustrating logins, while 63% would switch to a competitor offering a smoother experience. The Breakfast Show invites Jasie Fon, Regional Vice President for Asia at Ping Identity, to unpack what these findings reveal about changing consumer behaviour, why login friction quietly costs retailers millions, and how businesses can turn digital trust into their next big advantage this shopping season.

Flat soda sales, shrinking cans, and shifting tastes haven’t stopped Coca-Cola from popping strong results this quarter. Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they find out how the 130+ year-old brand is reinventing itself for the health-conscious consumer, the AI-driven marketer, and the long-term investor.