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.
AUG 29, 2025
29/08/25 - Bigger Pic: Investing Together - eToro’s Vision for AsiaIn Singapore’s crowded investment platform space, standing out takes more than just low fees or a slick interface. Yaki Razmovich, Managing Director of eToro Singapore and Asia, discusses how the platform is redefining what it means to invest in a connected world. We look at the rise of social investing and the distinct habits of Asian retail investors, to the technologies set to reshape the next wave of fintech.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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AUG 29, 2025
29/08/25 - US Markets Wrap: AI, Rate Cuts, and Record Highs - Mapping the Market’s Next MoveU.S. stocks have surged to fresh records, with the S&P 500 breaking above 6,500 for the first time, powered by resilience in tech and optimism around Fed policy. Nvidia’s blockbuster growth highlights the relentless demand for AI chips, while upward GDP revisions underscore the scale of corporate investment in software and equipment. At the same time, small caps are outperforming as markets price in a faster pace of Fed rate cuts. Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, unpacks the signals behind the rally.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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AUG 29, 2025
29/08/25 - Mind Your Business: The entrepreneur behind Asia’s creative revolutionEvery September, Singapore transforms into a playground of speed, spectacle, and culture. But before the engines roar for Formula 1, another stage sets the tone, a festival where music, gaming, sports, and entertainment collide, where ideas spark, careers launch, and moments become legendary.
On this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show goes behind the scenes with Jasper Donat, CEO and co-founder of Branded, to explore 20 years of Asia’s most influential creative platforms, and what’s the next big frontier for the entertainment landscape.
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AUG 29, 2025
29/08/25 - Companies To Watch: China’s Nvidia? Spotlight on Cambricon and the AI chip raceIn the midst of Nvidia’s latest earnings and the global AI boom, a new contender is making waves in China.
Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar dive into the story of Cambricon Technologies, a homegrown AI chipmaker challenging international giants. From meteoric revenue growth to partnerships with Tencent and ByteDance, they explore how Cambricon is carving its place in the high-stakes AI market, the investment potential, and what it means for investors and tech enthusiasts alike.
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AUG 29, 2025
29/08/25 - Breakfast Quiz: That's a wrap for August 2025! How well do you know the headlines?Another month has come and gone! From Singapore’s SG60 celebrations to Taylor Swift’s engagement and even the surprising Johor quakes, August 2025 was packed with big headlines. Have you been following the news? Let’s see how well you know this month’s big topics.
Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar
Produced and edited by Audrey Siek
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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AUG 28, 2025
28/08/25 - Breakfast Bites: Eat what you want, pay what you can - are you on board?"Eat what you want, pay what you can."
Several times a year, a restaurant in Mexico City applies this principle for its patrons to ensure that its Michelin-starred dishes are available even to those who wouldn't otherwise have been able to afford them.
Listen in to Breakfast Bites to find out more!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Dan Koh
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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AUG 28, 2025
28/08/25 - Bigger Pic: The real currency in marketing is… authenticityA report from impact.com and Cube Asia shows that micro and nano influencers are steadily earning consumer trust, even as bigger creators face skepticism across Southeast Asia.
These smaller-scale voices are emerging as powerful partners for brands that want genuine, measurable connections.
Adam Furness, Managing Director for APAC at impact.com, unpacks how these shifts are reshaping the rules of marketing.
Produced and presented by Audrey Siek
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AUG 28, 2025
28/08/25 - KPMG - Be in Front: People - At the Heart of TransformationIn this episode of Be In Front, a special series in partnership with KPMG in Singapore, we explore how people are the true differentiator for businesses navigating change.
Shelley Chan, Partner of People, Performance and Culture at KPMG in Singapore, shares her journey from Edinburgh to Singapore, and how saying “yes” to opportunities shaped her global perspective. She discusses what agility looks like in practice, how to balance breadth with depth in talent development, and why putting people at the centre of transformation is key to building resilient, future-ready organisations. From global mobility to purpose-driven growth, Shelley unpacks how businesses can nurture talent that not only adapts to disruption but also helps lead the way.
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AUG 28, 2025
28/08/25 - Companies To Watch: Weight loss but profits up with Eli LillyObesity treatments are evolving, and one pharmaceutical giant is making headlines with a tiny but mighty pill. Eli Lilly, a company with over 140 years of history in innovation, is stepping into uncharted territory with its oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug, orforglipron—a potential game-changer in a market dominated by injectables.
Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they tear down the story behind the company, the science behind orforglipron, and what it means for investors and the future of healthcare.
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AUG 28, 2025
28/08/25 - US Markets Wrap: Nvidia earnings beat, but stocks fallKyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at capital.com discusses Nvidia's tepid revenue forecast for the current period, fueling concerns that a massive run-up in artificial intelligence (AI) spending is slowing.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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