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.
SEP 23, 2025
23/09/25 - Breakfast Bites: “IRL” events - Making friends the old-new wayWhen was the last time you made a new friend… in real life, not from LinkedIn, not from a networking event – just, a fun activity?
Gen Zs seem to be leaning into what’s called “IRL events”: not a planned networking mixer, not organized speed dating; but a bread making class, sushi rolling courses and sports where you get paired up with strangers.
Audrey, Emaad and Ryan talk about this new digital generation putting down their devices, and are now combining passion and interest with the desire to meet new people.
Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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SEP 22, 2025
22/09/25 - Bigger Pic: New SGX Indices, Fed Cuts & the Q4 Market PlaybookSingapore investors have a new way to diversify their portfolios, thanks to the launch of SGX’s iEdge Singapore Next 50 Indices, which track the next tier of large and liquid companies beyond the Straits Times Index. This comes at a critical time for global markets, as the Federal Reserve kicks off a fresh rate-cut cycle and investors brace for key US data, including PCE inflation and Q2 GDP, that could shape the final stretch of 2025. Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank unpacks what these developments mean for Singapore stocks, global markets, and safe-haven assets like gold, while sharing strategies for navigating both the opportunities and risks in the months ahead.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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SEP 22, 2025
22/09/25 - Breakfast Bites: Would you ever consider going car-free if you aren't already?It's World Car Free Day!
It's no secret that cars and other four-wheeled vehicles contribute significantly to global carbon emissions.
And this is why going green (at least for one day in a year) can be a positive step in the other direction.
On this edition of Breakfast Bites, the crew dive into the origins of World Car Free Day and explore cities around the world that have adopted car-free initiatives!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo credit: Lim Yaohui (The Straits Times)
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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SEP 22, 2025
22/09/25 - Mind Your Business: Building a wine business in AsiaWine is more than a drink. It’s a global industry worth hundreds of billions, and Singapore is one of Asia’s fastest-growing premium markets. So what does it take to run a wine business, from vineyards to distribution hubs like our little red dot?
Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Jarrod Englefield, Commercial Director, Misty Cove Wines & Maggie Christie, New Zealand's Trade Commissioner to Singapore to discuss how New Zealand positioned itself as a premium wine leader, how Singapore shapes regional consumption trends, and what entrepreneurs can learn about scaling, sustainability, and standing out in a competitive space.
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SEP 22, 2025
22/09/25 - Companies To Watch: Is NVIDIA still the AI stock to ownNvidia remains the poster child of the AI boom, but the ground is shifting. With China curbing purchases of its chips, regulators probing its market power, and Chinese tech giants developing alternatives, the risks are rising. At the same time, NVIDIA is betting big on Intel with a $5 billion investment and new AI collaborations.
Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they break down what’s happening, how it impacts the global AI race, and what investors should think about NVIDIA’s future.
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SEP 19, 2025
19/09/25 - Bigger Pic: After the Fed Cut - what’s next for Asian Currencies?The U.S. Federal Reserve has just pulled the trigger on its latest rate cut — a move that could set the tone for global markets in the months ahead. As the dollar adjusts, all eyes are on Asia: Will regional currencies get a much-needed lift, or will lingering economic and geopolitical headwinds keep them under pressure? Joey Chew, Head of Asia FX Research, HSBC unpacks what the Fed’s decision means for the key Asian currencies, and how investors should navigate the shifting landscape of capital flows, carry trades, and currency risk.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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SEP 19, 2025
19/09/25 - Breakfast Quiz: Big brand origin stories - how well do you know them??Big brands are everywhere these days. They're so well marketed and advertised that you couldn't miss them if you tried.
But some of these companies may not have been founded because of the product or service that is helping them thrive in 2025.
On this week's quiz, we dive into some unlikely but intriguing origin stories. Play along with the crew and see how you go!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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SEP 19, 2025
19/09/25 - US Markets Wrap: Markets at Record Highs - Fed Cuts, AI Alliances & the Smart Glasses RaceUS stocks climb to fresh all-time highs after the Federal Reserve kicks off its rate-cut cycle, with small-cap stocks leading the charge. Christine Short, VP of Research at Wall Street Horizon shares what this means for investors. She also discusses the surprising $5 billion dollar partnership between Nvidia to shape the future of AI infrastructure; as well as Meta unveiling its newest Ray-Ban smart glasses, intensifying the race to dominate the wearable tech space.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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SEP 19, 2025
19/09/25 - Mind Your Business: Beyond the 5Cs and the future of the Singaporean dreamThe “5Cs” once defined success in Singapore: Cash, Car, Credit card, Condominium, and Country club. But as the nation turns 60, are our dreams changing?
Join The Breakfast Show as they speak with Theresa Syn, founder of The Singaporean Dream and game studio SYNT, and Andrew Yeo, Chief Executive Officer at Income Insurance Limited, about how aspirations are shifting, why resilience matters, and what it means to dream boldly but sustainably in today’s uncertain world.
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SEP 19, 2025
19/09/25 - Companies To Watch: Puma stock runs with the bullsPuma shares jumped more than 10 percent after reports that Authentic Brands and CVC are preparing a bid for the Pinault family’s 29 percent stake.
Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they unpack the buyout rumors, what they reveal about Puma’s valuation, how the brand compares with Adidas and Nike, and how investors should weigh both the upside of a takeover premium and the risks if no deal happens.
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