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 10, 2025
10/10/25 - Breakfast Quiz: Treat yourself this World Mental Health Day!Whether you enjoy a nice walk outside, doing yoga or just laying down on your bed, do whatever feels right to you this World Mental Health Day!
We celebrate by testing your knowledge and sharing fun, global facts about how people cope, unwind, and take care of their minds. Play along at home and see how much you know — all in a lighthearted, stress-free way!
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 10, 2025
10/10/25 - Companies To Watch: HSBC’s big bet on Hong Kong and what the Hang Seng takeover means for investorsHSBC is making its boldest move in years, offering to fully acquire Hang Seng Bank for HK$106 billion.The bank calls it a strategic reinvestment; markets call it a risky bet.
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they look at the numbers behind the HK$155-per-share offer, why markets reacted cautiously, and what this says about HSBC’s long-term confidence in Hong Kong’s banking future.
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08:40
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OCT 9, 2025
09/10/25 - Breakfast Bites: Digital switching may be the cause of your exhaustionAre you using technology to complete multiple tasks simultaneously?
If the answer is yes, it may be (but not necessarily so) the reason you're so fatigued.
This continuous wave of interruptions between thought patterns and tech platforms is known as digital switching, and it's likely doing you more harm than good.
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share an expert's take on the different kinds of "switches" we should be aware of.
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo & music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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OCT 9, 2025
09/10/25 - US Markets Wrap: Gold, Fed Divide, and a Dollar on the moveWall Street shrugged off shutdown worries as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched fresh record highs — powered by tech and Nvidia’s unrelenting AI momentum. But under the surface, questions linger about how sustainable the AI trade really is. Fabien Yip, Market Analyst at IG, discusses what the Fed’s divided minutes reveal about the rate-cut path ahead, how a weakening yen and stronger U.S. dollar are shaping global capital flows, and why investors are watching China’s growth divergence and Japan’s carry trade risks closely.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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08:40
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OCT 9, 2025
09/10/25 - Bigger Pic: How can SMEs better adopt and scale up innovation?Innovation is a key buzzword in business, but for many SMEs, putting it into practice is easier said than done. Despite government support in areas like AI, digitalisation, and sustainability, too many companies still struggle to adopt the right technologies and scale up effectively.
Michael Goh, CEO of IPI Singapore, explores the real challenges businesses face, and how to turn policy into practice.
Produced and Presented by Audrey Siek
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OCT 9, 2025
09/10/25 - Companies To Watch: Can Gold’s $4,000 safe-haven rally last?It’s a record-breaking moment for gold as prices cross US$4,000 an ounce, driven by safe-haven demand amid a US shutdown, weaker dollar, and mounting central-bank buying. But is this the start of a long-term run, or the peak of investor euphoria?
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack why gold’s rally has gained unstoppable momentum, and whether it’s still worth buying at these levels.
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OCT 9, 2025
09/10/25 - Mind Your Business: Lessons from rebuilding a family renovation businessRenovation horror stories are common, but some businesses are trying to change the way things are done.
The Breakfast Show speaks with Benjamin Toh, Director and Interior Designer, M2 Decor, who shares how he rebuilt a struggling family business, why he chose to keep an in-house team of craftsmen, and what it takes to run a sustainable design firm in a crowded market.
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OCT 8, 2025
08/10/25 - Breakfast Bites: Feuding Colleagues - How to stay professional when tensions riseDisagreements at work are inevitable, but when tensions start to simmer between colleagues, how do you prevent them from derailing team morale and productivity?
Emaad and Audrey unpack experts’ takes on managing conflict constructively, keeping conversations focused on solutions and maintaining professionalism when emotions run high.
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OCT 8, 2025
08/10/25 - US Markets Wrap: Buying pullbacks in equity market a smart play for investorsChris Weston, Head Of Research, Pepperstone, weighs in on US President Trump's "hardball tactics" vis-a-vis his threats to furlough federal workers should the government shutdown continue; why the "buy everything" trade is still a hit among market participants; crypto's latest trajectory;
Produced & Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
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OCT 8, 2025
08/10/25 - US Markets Wrap: Gold breaks $4,000-an-ounce barrier - could there be more upside?Joseph Sroka, Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder, NovaPoint Capital discusses sector rotation towards utilities and healthcare; continuing implications of the US government shutdown; expectations for Q3 earnings; gold's first foray into the $4,000 / ounce territory; and why investors should double down on long-term plays.
Produced & Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
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