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.
JUL 18, 2025
18/07/25 - Companies To Watch: The collapse of Japan’s biggest foreign takeoverIt was poised to be Japan’s biggest foreign takeover—Alimentation Couche-Tard’s $46 billion bid for 7-Eleven owner Seven & i Holdings. After nearly a year of back-and-forth, the deal collapsed. Why did it fall through? What does it mean for the future of Seven & i—and for foreign investors eyeing Japan
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they break down the anatomy of this historic non-deal, what it means for Seven & i going forward, how investors are reacting, and what the fallout reveals about Japan’s evolving corporate governance landscape.
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JUL 18, 2025
18/07/25 - US Markets Wrap: Earnings beat by Netflix and others lifting sentimentBen Emons, Chief Investment Officer, FedWatch Advisors discusses what the latest earnings beats by the likes of Netflix, PepsiCo and etc signal about the US economy as well as what investors should take away. He also looks at what might happen if Fed Chair Jerome Powell gets replaced by President Donald Trump.
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JUL 17, 2025
17/07/25 - Breakfast Bites: Do you know what the three most used emojis are??It's World Emoji Day! Our cute little friends have emerged as wonderful companions for the human race in the realm of digital communications.
So much so that we probably can't imagine having a WhatsApp conversation without them!
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey dive into the origin and meaning of emojis, how they're created and approved, and the three most used ones!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo credit: Unsplash & its talented community of contributors
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUL 17, 2025
17/07/25 - Bigger Pic: Innovation in luxury travel - The devil is in the detailsInnovation and personalisation are now reshaping the luxury travel space. New, reimagined experiences are key for a new generation of high-net-worth shoppers and travellers.
Tony Archbold, Vice President of Sales for Abercrombie & Kent and Crystal Cruises in Asia, tells us how iconic brands can reinvent themselves and expand into diverse markets across Asia-Pacific.
Produced, edited and presented by Audrey Siek
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JUL 17, 2025
17/07/25 - Companies To Watch: Where ComfortDelGro is taking investors nextOnce known simply as Singapore’s go-to cab company, ComfortDelGro is rewriting its story—one autonomous shuttle at a time. Picture a veteran driver boarding his vehicle—not to drive, but to monitor an autonomous shuttle. This is ComfortDelGro’s new reality. From taxis to robotaxis, the company is transforming under the radar.
Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they unpack the remarkable transformation of one of Asia’s largest land transport giants, and what it all means for investors eyeing the future of transport.
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JUL 16, 2025
16/07/25 - US Markets Wrap: Stocks are on a tear, but investors may consolidate gainsPhil Orlando, Chief Equity Market Strategist, Federated Hermes discusses why investors are better placed to look for a pull back before entering into new positions, as storm clouds on the horizon present the potential to induce some modest profit-taking among investors.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUL 16, 2025
16/07/25 - Bigger Pic: The 60/40 portfolio is past its relevancyDorian Carrell, Head of Multi Asset Income at Schroders discusses why investors need to rethink the traditional 60/40 portfolio allocation between equities and fixed income. He also shares why concentrated exposure to US assets may be riskier than many global investors assume.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUL 16, 2025
16/07/25 - Mind Your Business: Here’s how you should be defending your business against AI-powered cyber threatsBreaches aren’t just hitting companies — they’re hitting everyone connected to them. We’re seeing more attacks come through third parties, vendors, and service providers. So what now?
Kavitha Mariappan, Chief Transformation Officer, Rubrik joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how AI is changing the cyber game, why supply chains are under siege, and how businesses can stay resilient and one step ahead.
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JUL 16, 2025
16/07/25 - Breakfast Bites: Here's an awkward question - Have you written your will?This may be a little 'morbid' to ask, but when’s the last time you thought about writing your will? Have you written one?
If you're in good health and in your 30s or 40s - it’s easy to put this off. Plus, talking about death can feel a little taboo. But if you have ageing parents, kids, or even just a growing pile of savings and investments —it’s never too early to think about who handles our money after we’re gone.
Audrey, Ryan and Emaad discuss whether they've thought about it, and basic steps on how to get started today.
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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JUL 16, 2025
16/07/25 - Morning Shot: Beyond Paychecks - How Appreciation Shapes the WorkplaceRandstad’s 2025 Singapore survey shows nearly 9 in 10 employees believe a sense of community helps them perform better, and lack of appreciation ranks among the top three reasons staff feel discouraged across all age groups. Yet many workplaces still struggle to build cultures where people feel recognised. This segment will explore why appreciation often falls through the cracks, how it ties into the pillars that drive belonging at work, and what leaders can do to personalise recognition to keep their teams engaged and loyal in a high-stress job market.
Jasmine Liew, CEO of Breakthrough Catalyst and the Premier Partner of Appreciation at Work, shares her thoughts on the Breakfast Show.
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