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.
JAN 5, 2026
05/01/26 - Bigger Pic: Singapore ends 2025 strong, what PMI and GDP say about the global economy in 2026Singapore wrapped up 2025 with stronger-than-expected growth, as fourth-quarter GDP surprised on the upside and manufacturing activity stayed in expansion territory. But while the data point to resilience at home, global PMI readings suggest uneven growth and weaker confidence heading into 2026.
Dan Koh speaks with Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, to unpack what Singapore’s latest PMI and GDP numbers really mean, how sustainable the momentum is, and what the global PMI signals tell us about risks and opportunities in the year ahead.
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JAN 5, 2026
05/01/26 - Mind Your Business: How a Singapore company built a global compact equipment businessWhen we think of e-commerce, we don’t usually think of heavy machinery. But even compact construction equipment is now being bought and sold online. And it shows how even traditional industries are being reshaped by technology and global trade.
The Breakfast Show invites Dennis Tan, Founder of TYPHON Machinery as they discuss how the business identified gaps in the market, built its product offering, competed against larger brands, and scaled globally through digital channels.
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08:55
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JAN 2, 2026
02/01/26 - Bigger Pic: From Surprises to Signals - Positioning Portfolios for 2026Despite widespread uncertainty, parts of the global economy proved more resilient than expected in 2025. However, big swings in currencies, commodities and China-related assets kept investors on edge. So what lessons should investors carry into 2026? Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy at UOB, discusses what worked last year, where the risks and opportunities lie now, and how everyday investors should think about the US dollar, major currencies, gold, oil and China — plus the three macro indicators that matter most.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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13:57
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JAN 2, 2026
02/01/26 - Companies To Watch: Crowning the champion of the stock pick challengeAs markets settle into the first trading days of 2026, Dan Koh, Ryan Huang, Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar revisit four very different stocks, Spotify, Pop Mart, Pfizer, and Genus. What's changed and how has each been performing?
Join the Breakfast Show on this episode of Companies To Watch as they breakdown the latest headlines, stock moves, key developments shaping each company as the new year begins, and the undisputed champion of this mini competition.
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13:02
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JAN 2, 2026
02/01/26 - Breakfast Quiz: 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year! Are you ready?New year, new you and new headlines!
We look ahead to 2026: we’re just kicking off the new year but already we’re anticipating many events, holidays and upcoming things to note. From sports, to Chinese New Year and Budget 2026, play along at home and let us know how well you do.
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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07:39
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DEC 31, 2025
31/12/25 - Breakfast Bites: Check out these travel hotspots in 2026!Still unnsure about travel plans for 2026?
We have you covered! The Straits Times has put together 7 up-and-coming travel hotspots worth a visit in the new year.
Emaad and Audrey summarize the attractiveness of these destinations!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo credit: ST File
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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DEC 31, 2025
31/12/25 - Mind Your Business: Why more corporate professionals are becoming startup foundersThe startup pipeline in Southeast Asia is changing. Drawing on AngelCentral’s 2025 analysis of startup applications, Shao-Ning Huang, Chief Angel & Partner at AngelCentral joins the Breakfast Show to discuss data-driven insights on mid-career founders, what angel investors look for, and why many corporate professionals struggle in startups.
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11:51
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DEC 31, 2025
31/12/25 - Bigger Pic: Singapore banks data centre lending risks and ASEAN banks outlook 2026As Southeast Asia positions itself as a global hub for data centres and digital infrastructure, banks are stepping up lending to support the boom. But with growth comes new forms of credit risk.
Dan Koh speaks with Rena Kwok, Senior Credit Analyst, Asian Financials, Bloomberg Intelligence, about Singapore banks’ exposure to data centre loans, whether risks are contained, a look ahead to ASEAN banks’ outlook for 2026, and the impact of currency volatility across the region.
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12:57
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DEC 31, 2025
31/12/25 - Breakfast Bites: New year, new you! What are your goals for 2026?It's that time of year where we try to eat healthy, quit drinking, and hit the gym! As 2026 knocks on our doors, we look back at the goals we had set for ourselves last year; and find out what and why we fell short. Audrey and Emaad also share tips from experts on how to make your 2026 resolutions stick!
Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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08:55
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DEC 31, 2025
31/12/25 - Companies To Watch: Can Nike run again after a tough year for the stock?Nike is one of the world’s most recognisable brands, but the company is navigating a challenging reset after a period of weak stock performance and uneven growth.
Dan Koh and Audrey Siek unpack Nike’s latest earnings, the pressures on margins, ongoing weakness in China, and what recent insider buying by Apple CEO and Nike board member Tim Cook could signal.
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