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 9, 2025
09/07/25 - US Markets Wrap: US sabre-rattling with tariffs to weaken the dollarJohn Lekas, President and CEO of Leader Capital shares why the U.S. administration may be pursuing a deliberate weak-dollar policy, partly to gain an upper hand in trade with countries like China by making U.S. exports cheaper and putting pressure on foreign economies. He believes that the U.S. administration is using tariff threats mainly as sabre-rattling - as a strategy to weaken the dollar rather than a serious trade policy.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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07:33
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JUL 9, 2025
09/07/25 - Breakfast Bites: To spank, or not to spank your kids? That is the ultimate parenting question.It’s one of the oldest debates in parenting: If you’re a parent, or if you’ve just thought about having kids - would you ever spank your child?
This "argument" is far from settled, especially here in Asia where traditional discipline methods still hold strong.
But more parents today are asking: does physical punishment really work, or does it do more harm than good in the long run?
Audrey and Ryan talk about whether or not they spank their kids, whether they were punished as children, and what the studies show.
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced & edited by Audrey Siek
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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05:44
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JUL 8, 2025
08/07/25 - Breakfast Bites: Are probiotics really a 'must have' for good gut health?We've all heard various theories about foods or supplements we should take or avoid to promote better gut health. And diets we should follow. And to be wary of certain patterns. But how much of this is really true?
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss some gut health "myths" that experts have sought to clarify.
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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06:28
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JUL 8, 2025
08/07/25 - Bigger Pic: Have Middle East air hubs lost their mojo?Middle Eastern air hubs are an essential cog in the wheel of the global aviation industry. But in mid-June, these hubs were caught in the crosshairs of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Scores of flights were diverted away from the likes of Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, home to the three most profitable carriers in the world, resulting in operational chaos. Shukor Yusof, Founder & Analyst, Endau Analytics, discusses whether the recent geopolitical turmoil may have any long-term implications for the viability of these Gulf aviation hubs, and what it would take for them to regain their shine.
Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar
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10:21
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JUL 8, 2025
08/07/25 - US Markets Wrap: US stocks knocked lower by tariff worriesFrank Cappelleri, Founder and President, CappThesis unpacks how Wall Street’s major indices closed lower, on the latest developments from US President Donald Trump announcing hefty tariffs against Japan, South Korea and other trading partners. He also looks at how much weight we should be putting on the recent formation of a Golden Cross for the S&P500.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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07:22
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JUL 8, 2025
08/07/25 - Mind Your Business: How Canon is reinventing imaging in AsiaIn a region powered by digital transformation and economic growth, Canon is evolving beyond photography — into industrial, medical, and business innovation. With Southeast and South Asia undergoing rapid change, how does a legacy imaging giant stay ahead?
Toshiyuki Ishii, President and CEO of Canon Singapore joins the Breakfast Show to discuss Canon’s role in shaping the future of imaging across 23 diverse markets — and how it’s responding to the rise of smartphone photography.
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10:59
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JUL 8, 2025
08/07/25 - Morning Shot: “Second China Shock” - Can Southeast Asia Compete or Will It Be Outpaced?As China’s manufacturing engine powers ahead, this segment looks at how Southeast Asia is grappling with a fresh wave of competition or what some have called the “Second China Shock.” We explore how cheap, tech-driven Chinese exports are reshaping industries from textiles to autos, why ASEAN’s own export markets are feeling the strain, and what options the region has to protect local jobs without jeopardising ties with Beijing.
Ravi Velloor, Associate Editor and Senior Columnist with The Straits Times joins the Breakfast Show to share his perspectives.
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13:06
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JUL 7, 2025
07/07/25 - Bigger Pic: US trading partners look to strike deals ahead of July 9 tariff deadlinePan Jingyi, Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence discusses the latest Singapore and global PMI numbers and what this means for business confidence; last week's better-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data; and US President Donald Trump's looming tariff deadline on July 9.
Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar
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09:53
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JUL 7, 2025
07/07/25 - Breakfast Bites: Chocolate has been used as a form of currency in the past!It's World Chocolate Day!
On today's Breakfast Bites, Emaad and Audrey share some unexpected ways chocolate has been used - as a form of currency, and for special effects (fake blood) in movies.
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Dan Koh
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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06:51
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JUL 7, 2025
07/07/25 - Mind Your Business: Designing a workplace that doesn't just function - but inspireAs hybrid work becomes the norm, companies across Asia Pacific are rethinking their offices — with 58% planning increased investment in space design. But what tech is driving this change? And what data really matters?
The Breakfast Show invites Jes Singh, founder and Managing Director of DVI Solutions to discuss what it takes to design spaces that truly serve people — not just workflows.
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