Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek
About
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 3, 2025
03/09/25 - Companies To Watch: Is Alibaba’s 19 percent surge a buy call?For years, Alibaba has been synonymous with e-commerce. But today, the real story is unfolding in the cloud and in artificial intelligence. With triple-digit AI growth and plans to reduce reliance on foreign chipmakers, Alibaba is now trying to reshape its identity in real time.
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they look into the catalysts behind Alibaba’s impressive 19% jump in stock price, and whether Alibaba can truly emerge as a leader in the next wave of AI innovation.
|
|
|
|
10:41
|
SEP 3, 2025
03/09/25 - Morning Shot: Appraisal Season - How to Make It Work for YouAs the final quarter of the year approaches, performance reviews will soon take centre stage and for many employees it brings a mix of anticipation and anxiety. The challenge is knowing how to prepare: what evidence of impact to bring to the table, how to align with next year’s priorities, and when it makes sense to raise questions about reskilling or internal moves.
Shalynn Ler, Managing Director at Ethos BeathChapman (EBC Singapore), joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how employees can approach appraisals constructively, avoid common pitfalls, and keep conversations focused on both immediate outcomes and longer-term growth.
|
|
|
|
|
12:34
|
SEP 2, 2025
02/09/25 - Bigger Pic: ASEAN on Edge - Protests in Indonesia, Political Shifts in ThailandAs Southeast Asia navigates a volatile mix of political unrest and economic uncertainty, investors and policymakers alike are watching developments in Indonesia and Thailand with growing concern. In recent weeks, protests have flared across Indonesia, while Thailand faces fresh political instability following the ouster of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Against this backdrop, questions loom large over economic resilience, monetary policy direction, and investor sentiment across ASEAN. We speak today with Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior ASEAN Economist, OCBC, to unpack the economic implications of these flashpoints, & explore what it all means for regional stability heading into the final quarter of 2025.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
|
|
|
|
|
07:51
|
SEP 2, 2025
02/09/25 - Companies To Watch: What Cathay Cineplexes closure means for mm2 Asia investorsAfter 70 years of date nights, family outings, and blockbuster premieres, the lights have gone out at Cathay Cineplexes. Once a cultural icon, the chain is now shuttered for good, dragged down by debt, landlords, and the unstoppable rise of streaming.
Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they trace Cathay’s final act, the financial struggles of its parent mm2 Asia, and what this means for the future of moviegoing in Singapore.
|
|
|
|
|
10:14
|
SEP 2, 2025
02/09/25 - Mind Your Business: How Pollisum is modernising Singapore’s crane industrySingapore’s skyline is shaped by cranes, silently powering the city’s infrastructure. Behind these machines is an industry that is competitive, traditional, and in need of innovation. Pollisum Group, founded in 1984, has been part of this backbone for decades.
Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Chris Ang, CEO of Pollisum Group to discuss how he transformed a family business, modernised operations, navigated a competitive industry, and is shaping the future of heavy-lifting in Singapore.
|
|
|
|
|
08:38
|
SEP 2, 2025
02/09/25 - Breakfast Bites: "You've gained weight!" - Is it ever OK to comment on someone's looks?A woman in Singapore shared a video on Reddit about an older stranger who told her in Chinese "you’re pretty, but fat” while she was buying fishball noodles.
She just laughed it off and called it the funniest part of her day; but this has also sparked a debate on whether it is ever acceptable to comment on someone’s weight and appearance. In many parts of Asia, blunt comments are a cultural norm; but is this a good reminder that maybe some comments should be kept to yourself?
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
|
|
|
|
|
06:28
|
SEP 1, 2025
01/09/25 - Breakfast Bites: Here's what your handwriting style may say about your personality!When was the last time you penned a letter to a friend or loved one, or anyone for that matter?
In this predominantly digital age, the art of authentic letter writing has been lost on many. And that means fewer occurrences of seeing cool handwriting styles.
On World Letter Writing Day, we dive into what your handwriting style may indicate about your personality!
Maybe it'll rekindle a flame to put pen to paper! Have a listen!
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
|
|
|
|
|
04:59
|
SEP 1, 2025
01/09/25 - Bigger Pic: Markets on Edge - Indonesia Unrest and the Fed’s Next MovePolitical risk is back on the radar in Southeast Asia. Intensifying protests in Indonesia have rattled investor confidence in one of the region’s biggest emerging markets. We’ll unpack how this instability is reverberating through equities, currencies, and investor sentiment. At the same time, all eyes turn to the U.S., where this week’s jobs report could anchor expectations for the Fed’s September policy decision. Oriano Lizza, Sales Trader, CMC Markets Singapore breaks down what to watch in the markets, from AI-linked earnings to retail bellwethers — and whether September’s reputation as a tough trading month could play out again.
|
|
|
|
|
06:37
|
SEP 1, 2025
01/09/25 - Mind Your Business: AXS and the art of scaling fintech in ASEANWhen you swipe a card or tap an app to pay your bills, chances are AXS is behind it. What started as a simple bill-payment kiosk has grown into one of ASEAN’s leading fintech companies.
The Breakfast Show invites Jeffrey Goh, Group CEO & Executive Director, AXS Pte Ltd to uncover how he scaled the business, navigated challenges, and redefined digital payments in the region.
|
|
|
|
|
14:42
|
SEP 1, 2025
01/09/25 - Companies To Watch: Spotify vs. Meta - Dan and Ryan’s market showdownIt’s Spotify versus Meta, Dan Koh versus Ryan Huang, and two months of stock suspense. Who rode the market waves better?
From shocking earnings twists to AI surprises and user growth stories, tune in to find out who claimed the crown in this friendly but fierce stock battle.
|
|
|
|
|
09:21
|
