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.
JUN 19, 2025
19/06/25 - US Markets Wrap: Fed keeps rates steady with eye on tariffs, Israel-Iran conflictDeborah Cunningham, Chief Investment Officer, Global Liquidity Markets, Federated Hermes discusses the takeaways from the Fed’s decision to keep rates on hold as officials watch Trump’s tariffs and Israel-Iran conflict.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUN 19, 2025
19/06/25 - Bigger Pic: Asian Credit increasingly a safe-haven regionMel Siew, portfolio manager (Asia public credit), Muzinich & Co discusses he sees Europe and Emerging Markets as natural beneficiaries of the current theme of diversifying away from US assets. He shares how within Emerging Markets, Asian Credit is increasingly a safe-haven region. Siew also looks at how Asian corporates have been raising credit in local currency as the high US dollar funding environment has deterred issuers from accessing international capital markets.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUN 19, 2025
19/06/25 - Mind Your Business: How Marina Bay Sands is redefining responsible hospitalityAs the climate crisis intensifies, the hospitality industry faces a tough but exciting question: Can world-class luxury coexist with deep sustainability? In Singapore, Marina Bay Sands is answering with a bold “yes.”
Join the Breakfast Show as they speak to Roger Simons, Director of Sustainability at Marina Bay Sandsabout MBS’ newly released Responsible Business Report 2024, which lays out how this iconic resort is aligning with Singapore’s national Green Plan, how MBS is leading by example in reimagining what hospitality can and should be in the 21st century.
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JUN 19, 2025
19/06/25 - Breakfast Bites: Struggling to sleep in economy class? Here are some tips!If you’ve ever tried to get some shut-eye in economy class, you’ll know it’s not the easiest thing to do.
On top of that, ultra-long-haul flights are becoming more common: with a new 13-hour direct route to Vienna via Scoot, and Qantas planning 20-hour flights to London.
How can you make the most of that narrow seat space? Audrey and Ryan go through some expert tips that were covered on the Straits Times.
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUN 19, 2025
19/06/25 - Companies To Watch: Nippon Steel seals acquisition of US SteelAfter a long 18 month political struggle, Japan's largest steelmaker, Nippon Steel, has finally announced the acquisition of United States Steel for a staggering US$14.1 billion. Now that’s a milestone touted by veteran traders as one of the most unique they’ve ever witnessed!
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they find out what the golden share rights of the deal entail and what this could mean for both steelmakers going forward.
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JUN 18, 2025
18/06/25 - Bigger Pic: Investors see more appeal in private markets in push to diversifyEric Chng, Senior Managing Director for Global Alternatives, State Street discusses why allocations into private markets continue to rise despite a near-term slowdown in fund-raising caused by valuation mismatches and all-time high levels of dry powder.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUN 18, 2025
18/06/25 - US Markets Wrap: Geopolitical volatility back in full forceDamian McIntyre, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, Federated Hermes discusses how markets are responding over fears that Iran could use its military to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, which sees nearly 25% of all global oil production flow through it daily. He also looks at why while Tariffs and Trump's Tax bill can cause short-term volatility in July, they also have the potential to be upside catalysts for the second half.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image by Pexels from Pixabay
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JUN 18, 2025
18/06/25 - Mind Your Business: Why Singapore still sets the stage for global dialogueAs Asia’s influence on the global stage grows, Singapore continues to lead as a hub for strategic dialogue and innovation. One key platform driving this momentum is the Milken Institute Asia Summit.
With a new agreement between the Singapore Tourism Board and the Milken Institute extending the Summit’s home in Singapore through 2028, the Breakfast Show invites Robin Hu, Asia Chairman of the Milken Institute to discuss the significance of this partnership and the evolving role of Asia in shaping global conversations.
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JUN 18, 2025
18/06/25 - Breakfast Bites: Believe it or not, there is such a thing as "good debt". But you gotta be careful.When someone says the words “I have debts to pay” or “I’m in debt” - usually we think… not good things? We often think of debt as a dirty word — something to avoid.
But not all debt is created equal. Some kinds of debt can actually help you build wealth, open doors, and improve your quality of life… if you manage them wisely.
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUN 18, 2025
18/06/25 - Companies To Watch: The stock that soared 64,000% without selling a thingA little-known biotech firm focused on Traditional Chinese Medicine has surged over 64,000%, catapulting its valuation to nearly $10 billion. Is this a biotech breakthrough, a speculative frenzy, or something in between?
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they dissect the rise of Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited — a company with just 12 employees, no FDA-approved products, and a CEO earning $1 a year.
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