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 - Bigger Pic: Currencies, Cycles, and the New 60/40From a softening dollar to diverging growth in China, Citi’s CIO Outlook captures a world in transition. Ken Peng, Head of Asia Investment Strategy at Citi Wealth, breaks down where opportunities still lie amid slower growth, the risks of narrow AI leadership, and how investors can rethink balance and resilience for the next phase of the global cycle.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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OCT 10, 2025
10/10/25 - US Markets Wrap: Navigating Wall Street highs and Asia’s hidden valueWith U.S. equities near record highs despite a government shutdown and mixed economic signals, are investors being too complacent — or too cautious? Sam Konrad, Investment Manager for Asian Equity Income at Jupiter Asset Management, shares his outlook on U.S. markets, why he’s keeping faith in AI-driven growth, and why Singapore and Taiwan may be among the most overlooked stories in Asia right now.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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OCT 10, 2025
10/10/25 - Mind Your Business: Why scents could be your brand’s secret weaponScents can boost sales and shape memories, but how do you turn that into a business?
Join the Breakfast Show as they speak to Dayyan James (DJ), founder of CocosBotanica, as he shares how he grew from skincare into scent marketing, what it takes to design fragrances that work, and the lessons behind running a dual business model.
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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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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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10:42
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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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