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 8, 2025
08/10/25 - Bigger Pic: Are Singapore REITs back in play for income investorsSingapore REITs have rallied more than 20% in 2025, buoyed by easing bond yields and resilient demand across offices, retail and logistics. But despite the rebound, the sector still trails broader Asian equities, raising questions about whether valuations can stretch further.
Dan Koh speaks with Xavier Lee, Equity Analyst at Morningstar, to unpack the latest Morningstar Industry Pulse Q3 2025 Report, from what’s driving the recovery to which sectors stand out, how rate cuts could shape returns, and the S-REITs that still offer compelling value today.
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OCT 8, 2025
08/10/25 - Companies To Watch: Is DBS the best bank stock to own in Singapore right now?DBS just hit an all-time high, crossing the S$150 billion mark and outpacing OCBC and UOB. But in a normalising rate environment and with tech risks still lingering, can the bank sustain its run, or is it time for investors to take profits?
Find out with Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they unpack what’s driving its dominance, how it’s managed to widen its moat, and whether investors should still be buying at these levels, or waiting for a breather.
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OCT 8, 2025
08/10/25 - Mind Your Business: Building smarter businesses through Voice AIVoice AI is one of the fastest-growing applications of artificial intelligence, with the market expected to reach USD 47 billion by 2034. And today, Singapore is emerging as a key testbed. From call centres to healthcare and eldercare, voice-led interactions are reshaping how we connect.
The Breakfast Show invites Christopher Connolly, Solution Engineering Lead, APJ, Twilio &Muhammad Hazwan Bin Ismail, Lead Innovation Catalyst at Lions Befrienders to discuss how voice AI is transforming both business and society.
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OCT 8, 2025
08/10/25 - Morning Shot: Second Careers, Second ChancesMore Singaporeans in their 40s and 50s are rethinking their careers, some by choice, others by circumstance. Whether triggered by retrenchment, a desire for more meaningful work, or the need to stay relevant in a changing economy, starting over midlife brings both opportunity and uncertainty.
Noel Ang, Principal Career Coach, Workforce Singapore and Cheong Choy Kiew, Executive and Team Coach, Batang Tiga Consulting, who made her own successful mid-career switch after decades in the corporate world, join the Breakfast Show to discuss what it takes to make that leap, how employers can better support career transitions, and what a “second career” can really mean later in life.
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OCT 7, 2025
07/10/25 - Bigger Pic: China's extended Golden Week holiday sparks tourism boomWhat do you get when China's Golden Week, National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival converge?
A "super holiday," which has the potential to be a massive driver of growth for the country's tourism sector.
Online travel agency Trip.com revealed several key shifts in the way Chinese travellers are planning their trips for the holiday. Edmund Ong, General Manager, Trip.com Singapore dives into the details.
Produced & Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
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OCT 7, 2025
07/10/25 - Breakfast Bites: Career highs - how to stand out without bragging on social mediaIf you don't quite know how to go about sharing career highlights on social media without coming across as a show off - don't worry, you're not alone.
Emaad and Audrey share experts' takes on showcasing your achievements online whilst maintaining your values and benefiting others.
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo credit: Straits Times Illustration (Lee Yu Hui)
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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OCT 7, 2025
07/10/25 - Mind Your Business: What it takes to build a beverage brand in SingaporeSingapore’s beverage scene is crowded, competitive, and dominated by global giants. Yet shifting consumer demand for healthier, lower-sugar options is opening new doors, especially for ready-to-drink teas and functional drinks.
The Breakfast Show invites Chester Koh, founder of Merlyo Beverages on Mind Your Business to discuss all about the realities of starting up in Singapore’s F&B space, the lessons from moving from military life into entrepreneurship, and what it takes to survive, and thrive, in one of the toughest industries around.
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OCT 7, 2025
07/10/25 - Morning Shot: Trump’s Gaza Proposal, Two Years After October 7Two years after the October 7 attacks, the Gaza war shows glimmers of movement as President Donald Trump unveils a 20-point peace plan, accepted by Israel and partially acknowledged by Hamas. The proposal lays out an immediate ceasefire, hostage releases, and a transitional technocratic government for Gaza, but key disputes over disarmament and Israeli withdrawal remain. As talks begin in Cairo, Trump has urged all sides to “move fast,” warning that further delay could bring “massive bloodshed.”
Dr. Lincoln Mitchell, Professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what’s at stake for Israel, Hamas, and Washington and whether this marks the start of a genuine path to peace or just another fragile pause in a long, grinding conflict.
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OCT 7, 2025
07/10/25 - Companies To Watch: Samsung’s rising role in the AI supercycleSamsung isn’t just about Galaxy phones anymore. With its latest collaboration with OpenAI, the company is cementing its role as a global AI infrastructure leader. But can it balance innovation in consumer tech with the volatility of chips and fierce competition from rivals?
Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they explore how this move could reshape its growth story, and whether the risks of cyclicality, smartphones, and global competition could limit its upside.
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OCT 7, 2025
07/10/25 - US Markets Wrap: Why investors are ignoring the shutdown and buying everythingWall Street’s on a high even as Washington shuts down. The Russell 2000, Nasdaq 100, and gold all hit record levels to start the week, powered by fresh AI momentum and a wave of dealmaking. OpenAI’s multibillion-dollar partnership with AMD has reignited investor enthusiasm, while Fifth Third Bancorp’s takeover of Comerica signals new life in M&A.
Dan Koh speaks with José Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers to unpack what’s really driving the risk-on mood, the data gaps left by the government blackout, and how investors should read Japan’s sudden leadership change under Sanae Takaichi.
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