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.
OCT 21, 2025
21/10/25 - Morning Shot : The PR Challenge Behind the Optus FalloutSingtel’s Australian subsidiary, Optus, has faced a series of service disruptions and regulatory scrutiny in recent months putting its crisis communications and brand management to the test. As the company works to rebuild confidence among customers and regulators, attention has turned to how it has handled public messaging and stakeholder engagement.
Lars Voedisch, Founder & Group CEO of PRecious Communications joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how Singtel and Optus have navigated the communications challenges surrounding the outages, what lessons can be drawn from their response, and how large companies can manage reputation and trust when crises unfold across borders.
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OCT 21, 2025
21/10/25 - Breakfast Bites: Kiasu, or quality? How long are you willing to wait in a queue?What was the longest time you’ve waited in line for something? Or better yet, have you ever joined a long queue… without even knowing what it was for?
In Singapore, queueing isn’t just something we do, it’s practically a national sport. The average person says 15 minutes is their limit for standing in line, but many admit they’ve waited far longer if the stall is famous.
Now, what’s behind this loveaffair with lining up?
Are you joining because it’s really that good, or just because everyone else is?
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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OCT 17, 2025
17/10/25 - Mind Your Business: Beyond the Bounce - Building Purpose in the Creator EconomyNot every creator story is about overnight success - some are about persistence, purpose, and playing the long game. Gaddiel See, Founder of OwnYourCourt, basketball content creator and a basketball community builder talks about growing a basketball brand from scratch, navigating the ups and downs of social media, and finding fulfilment beyond the numbers. For anyone chasing a dream in the creator space, this is an honest look at the hustle behind the highlight reel.
Presented: Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
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OCT 17, 2025
17/10/25 - Bigger Pic: Building a Resilient Portfolio - Balancing Growth and StabilityGlobal markets have seen plenty of ups and downs this year, but optimism remains about where things are headed. Andy Budden, Investment Director at Capital Group, shares how investors can build resilient portfolios by balancing equities and bonds. We discuss why many Singaporeans are still holding cash, whether waiting for the “right time” to invest is a mistake, and what to look for when choosing funds or managers. He also highlights long-term themes such as AI and industrial innovation that could shape market opportunities in the years ahead.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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OCT 17, 2025
17/10/25 - US Markets Wrap: Wall Street Wobbles as Gold GlittersUS stocks fell overnight, snapping earlier gains as fresh concerns over bad loans at regional banks reignited fears about the health of the financial system. Add to that renewed US-China trade tensions and investors are retreating to safe havens. Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at capital.com unpacks what’s behind the market jitters, why financial stocks are under pressure, and what this flight to safety could signal for the broader economy and investors heading into year-end.
Image: Steve Bidmead from Pixabay
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OCT 17, 2025
17/10/25 - Breakfast Quiz: Are you a person of culture? Test your hawker, tango & tea knowledge!From Singapore’s hawker delights to even music and dance around the world, we will be taking a tasty, global tour as the world marks the Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage! Kaya toast, anyone?
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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OCT 17, 2025
17/10/25 - Companies To Watch: ComfortDelGro gets a lift from Singapore’s fare hikeAnother year, another fare hike, and this time, Singapore’s buses and trains are getting a little more expensive to keep the wheels turning. But while the headlines focus on commuter costs, investors are watching what the move means for ComfortDelGro’s profits, policy risk, and dividend potential.
Dan Koh and Audrey Siek find out what the change means for ComfortDelGro’s earnings, costs, and dividend outlook, and whether this marks a turning point after years of thin margins.
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OCT 16, 2025
16/10/25 - Bigger Pic: Scaling tomorrow’s tech and sustainability todaySingapore is staking its claim as a hub for deep tech and sustainable innovation.
Rony Palathinkal, Head of the Urban SustaInnovator at SMU IIE, joins us to chat about the accelerator’s mission to scale breakthrough startups, connect them with global mentors, and empower the next generation of tech talent.
Produced, presented and edited by Audrey Siek
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OCT 16, 2025
16/10/25 - Mind Your Business: How messaging became Asia’s digital marketplaceSuper-apps aren’t dead, they’re evolving. Across Southeast Asia, consumers are blurring the lines between chat, commerce, and community. As the region’s digital economy expands, messaging platforms are emerging as the new super-apps, leaner, local, and built around trust.
In this episode of Mind Your Business, Audrey Siek speaks with David Tse, Senior Director for APAC at Rakuten Viber, about how messaging is transforming business engagement, what this means for SMEs, and how Asia is redefining the future of digital connection.
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OCT 16, 2025
16/10/25 - Companies To Watch: Hanwha Ocean under fire as the trade war turns to the seasAs tensions between the US and China spill beyond chips and tariffs, shipyards are now caught in the crossfire. Hanwha Ocean, one of South Korea’s biggest maritime players, has found itself at the center of fresh sanctions targeting its US-linked subsidiaries, sending its shares tumbling and investors scrambling to gauge the impact.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out what this means for the company’s margins and defense ambitions, how Seoul is navigating the diplomatic fallout, and whether Hanwha’s expansion into American shipbuilding can weather a storm that’s no longer just political.
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