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 15, 2025
15/09/25 - Breakfast Bites: How do you talk to your kids about bad news? In this day and age, we are all surrounded by the news – and a lot of it is not pleasant. So what do you say when your child looks up at you and asks about some scary news they’ve just heard? How do you even begin to explain that to kids?
Experts say it’s less about hiding the news, and more about how we guide them through it. Audrey and Ryan go through some expert tips on how to tackle this issue.
Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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SEP 12, 2025
12/09/25 - US Markets Wrap: Fed still on track for 25bps cut as core CPI meets forecastsDavid Abella, Director of Investments, GoalVest, discusses the stock market's third successive day of record highs; the latest consumer inflation data print and the likelihood of a Fed rate cut to the tune of 25bps; expectations for Q3 earnings; and why tech with diversification, dividend stocks and gold might be a good play for investors.
Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar
Photo credit: Reuters
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SEP 12, 2025
12/09/25 - Bigger Pic: What Indonesia’s banking strains and rupiah weakness mean for investorsIndonesia’s protests over inequality and lawmakers’ perks have rattled investors, triggered capital outflows, and pressured the rupiah. With the sudden removal of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani, questions loom over fiscal credibility and banking stability. Dan Koh speaks with Rena Kwok, Senior Credit Analyst, Asian Financials, Bloomberg Intelligence to unpack the risks for markets, the currency, and Indonesian banks for the rest of 2025.
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SEP 12, 2025
12/09/25 - Mind Your Business: From counterfeit crisis to entrepreneurial missionCounterfeiting is more than fake handbags on the street corner. It’s a global shadow economy worth hundreds of billions of dollars, touching everything from cosmetics and healthcare to electronics and automotive parts. It erodes brand value, costs companies revenue, and in some cases, endangers lives.
The Breakshow sits down with GuanKai Ng, Co-founder and Director of Business Development at Nabcore to uncover his remarkable journey: from falling ill after unknowingly consuming counterfeit alcohol in China, to leaving a stable executive job and building a Singapore-based company that now protects over 100 million products annually across Asia.
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SEP 12, 2025
12/09/25 - Companies To Watch: Chipotle’s big leap into Asia and the investor watchlistChipotle Mexican Grill has long been a Wall Street favorite, but with rising costs, lowered projections, and a stock nearly 40% off its highs, investors are asking: is this still a growth story?
Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they unpack Chipotle’s latest expansion into Asia, its bold restaurant targets, menu innovations, and the challenges weighing on its valuation.
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09:00
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SEP 12, 2025
12/09/25 - Breakfast Quiz: Show me the money! Do you know these money movie blockbusters?Over the years, money, Wall Street, and investing have made it to the big screen! Many blockbusters have captured the attention and love of the audience; some of them based on true stories and real events.
So how well do you know these iconic movie quotes, movie plots and actors? Play along at home and let us know how well you do at today’s test!
Presented by Audrey Siek 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 11, 2025
11/09/25 - US Markets Wrap: Unexpected drop in wholesale prices boosts investor sentimentJosé Torres, Senior Economist, Interactive Brokers discusses another bullish session for Wall Street; Oracle's historic gain; the unexpected fall in wholesale prices and whether the CPI print may meet a similar fate; and the potential odds of a jumbo Fed rate cut at next week's FOMC meeting.
Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar
Photo credit: AFP
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SEP 11, 2025
11/09/25 - Bigger Pic: How retailers are turning to AI to improve customer experienceWhen we think of innovation and AI, our minds usually go to tech firms. But it has been transforming the marketing and retail space; with tools improving product descriptions, personalization and experience.
Gavin Watson, Senior Industry Lead at Monday.com, shares how retailers are now turning to these tools to not only boost customer experience, but drive growth and sales.
Produced and presented by Audrey Siek
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09:47
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SEP 11, 2025
11/09/25 - Breakfast Bites: 6 mistakes that might land you in the E.R., and how to avoid them!Earlier this year, the Breakfast crew shared 5 things to avoid if you don't want to pay a visit to the emergency room.
Now it's time for a second round of warnings from medical doctors.
They might be focused on U.S.-based cases, but can still be applicable to us here on our little red dot!
Have a listen!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & 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 11, 2025
11/09/25 - KPMG - Be In Front: Innovation – Reinventing for Lasting ImpactIn this episode of Be In Front, a special series in partnership with KPMG in Singapore, we unpack the values and strategies that keep organisations not just prepared, but to Be In Front. Here, we explore how Innovation drives reinvention, from bold ideas to real-world impact.
Talal Ikhwan, Director of Corporate Transformation, KPMG in Singapore shares his unconventional journey from pharmacy to digital innovation, and how he now helps businesses reimagine models, embrace AI responsibly, and co-create future-ready solutions through KPMG Digital Village.
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