Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Small and medium-sized enterprises make up the backbone of Singapore’s economy, yet a new Flo Energy survey finds that 62 percent still prioritise cost over sustainability when choosing an energy provider. As Singapore pushes toward its net-zero target by 2050, what will it take to bring SMEs on board the green transition? Matthijs Guichelaar, Co-founder and CEO of Flo Energy, and Jeryl Yep, Co-founder and Innovation Lead at Semula, join the Breakfast Show to discuss what’s driving the gap between ambition and action, how SMEs can balance cost with sustainability, and the kinds of support that could help smaller firms play a stronger role in Singapore’s low-carbon future.

The world’s biggest fashion houses are learning to live with slower growth. LVMH’s Q3 rebound and Kering’s cautious recovery signal that the luxury cycle may be bottoming out, but not evenly. Dan Koh and Audrey Siek dives into how beauty, travel, and Chinese demand are driving the comeback, and why the battle between brand power and consumer fatigue could define 2026.

Gold is retreating after its sharp run-up, meme stocks are still making noise, and investors are digesting a cooler-than-expected US inflation print — one that’s reshaping expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next move. At the same time, reports of new US trade deal discussions are adding another layer to the global outlook. Phan Vee Leung, Chief Investment Officer at TrackRecord, unpacks what the latest CPI data means for rate cuts, whether gold’s rally may be losing steam, and where markets could head next as trade diplomacy and Fed policy take center stage.

Every year, when the temperature doesn’t drop in Singapore, thousands of Singaporeans head overseas to find places where it does. From Japan to Europe, winter escapes have become a national pastime, and one local brand has been helping travellers gear up for nearly two decades. The Breakfast Show invites Dinah Poh, General Manager of Winter Time, to talk about why Singaporeans love their cold-weather holidays, how travel habits are changing, and what goes into keeping a retail business relevant in a warming world.

What happens when politics comes up at family dinner... or worse, during Chinese New Year? Elections may be over, but the conversations continue at home. Ryan and Audrey talk about what happens when political opinions clash within families — across generations, relationships, and friendships — and how to stay connected even when you don’t agree.   Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang  Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Three in four business leaders in Singapore say their companies are already adopting Agentic AI, yet nearly half admit they don’t fully understand the technology. As this next wave of automation reshapes how work gets done, the gap between experimentation and real capability is widening. To help close it, Singapore’s Heicoders Academy has teamed up with Manus.AI the world’s first general-purpose AI agent platform to launch GA100, a hands-on course that teaches professionals to design and deploy autonomous AI systems. Beh Min Yan, co-founder and CEO of Heicoders Academy joins the Breakfast Show to discuss what makes Agentic AI different from traditional automation, why mid-career professionals are most at risk of being left behind, and how Singapore’s AI training push under Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0 could turn today’s workforce into tomorrow’s AI leaders.

The beauty industry is saturated with global giants, yet one homegrown brand has found its place by staying true to ethics and craftsmanship. From confronting the hidden cruelty behind traditional brush-making to creating a line that meets professional standards, 13rushes has shown that values and performance can go hand in hand.  The Breakfast Show invites Yuhui Tay, Founder of 13rushes, to talk about building a purpose-driven business from scratch, staying resilient in a fast-changing market, and what entrepreneurs can learn from her decade in the beauty world.

Trade tensions between Washington and Beijing are flaring again. A quiet rule change by the US Bureau of Industry and Security has widened Washington’s trade blacklist, prompting Beijing to tighten its export controls on rare earths — critical materials for everything from smartphones to fighter jets. The back-and-forth has rattled markets, and raised questions about how far this standoff could go. Jeep Kline, Founder and Managing Partner at Raisewell Ventures, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what’s driving this escalation, how it’s reshaping global supply chains and investment flows, and what it means for Asia’s role in the shifting trade landscape.

A tech-fueled rally lifted Wall Street, with the S&P 500 closing in on record highs as easing trade tensions and strong earnings boosted investor confidence. Hopes for progress ahead of President Trump’s upcoming meeting with China’s Xi Jinping helped offset worries about oil prices and inflation. Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, break downs what’s driving the rebound, how investors are positioning ahead of key inflation data, and what the latest corporate layoffs signal about the broader economy. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

For some families, access to fresh produce and protein remains out of reach. That’s where A Full Plate comes in — Singapore’s largest food donation drive by FairPrice Group. What makes the initiative unique is its focus on providing fresh vegetables and fruits, protein, as well as nutritious groceries, going beyond the typical dry staples. Plus, it’s about more than just putting groceries on the table, it’s about enabling families to cook, eat, and bond together. Vipul Chawla, Group CEO of FairPrice Group, shares how they are scaling up the programme and how you can help make a difference easily.