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Alphabet has crossed the $4 trillion mark, overtaking Apple and cementing Google’s place among the world’s most valuable companies. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unpack the latest stock move, explain why investors are betting big on Google’s AI and cloud ambitions, and discuss whether the market’s optimism is getting ahead of fundamentals.

Singapore has expressed grave concern over the United States’ military intervention in Venezuela, emphasising its commitment to international law and the principles of the UN Charter, particularly the protection of sovereignty and territorial integrity for small states. The response from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs comes amid wider unease across the Asia-Pacific over how major power actions are shaping the global order. Drew Thompson, Senior Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) at Nanyang Technological University joins the Breakfast Show to examine how Singapore’s response should be understood, why events far from the region can carry implications for Asia-Pacific security, and what this moment reveals about the relationship between power, precedent and international law in an increasingly uncertain world.

Adulting is hard: from bills to appointments to subscriptions, the mental load is real. Enter Admin Night: a TikTok-fueled trend where friends gather, pour some wine, snack, and tackle life admin together.  We explore how this quirky ritual boosts productivity, saves money, and even makes the dreaded “to-do list” a little more fun.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Aaron Wong, Founder, The Milelion, discusses easy wins to earn more miles in 2026; why Krisflyer award availability has been hard to come by; credit cards that offer free airport limo rides and those that offer the best value for lounge access. Produced & Presented by: Emaad Akhtar

US stocks pushed to fresh record highs, shaking off political noise around a DOJ probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but the tension is far from over. Christine Short, Head of Research, TMX Datalinx discusses what strong Q4 earnings momentum means for 2026, and why President Trump’s renewed push to cap credit card fees is unsettling bank stocks. We also look at consumer credit health as a key test of the soft-landing narrative, and why investor confidence in Fed independence may quietly become one of this earnings season’s biggest risks. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Capital One is under the spotlight after President Donald Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang examine how Capital One has reacted in the markets, why this proposal matters more to Capital One than most banks, and how the company has been performing operationally.

Beekeeping in Singapore has evolved beyond conservation into education, enterprise, and legacy-building. On Mind Your Business, John Chong, founder of BEE Amazed Garden joins the Breakfast Show to share how his work with universities, premium venues, and regional partners is empowering the next generation to be “BEE entrepreneurial” while building a viable sustainability-driven business.

Before podcasts, playlists, and streaming, there was radio; the medium that changed the way the world communicated. Emaad, Ryan & Audrey dive into the stories of invention, innovation, and the magic that made radio the world’s first truly mass medium.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Parliament sat yesterday with a packed agenda, from the swearing-in of a new cohort of Nominated MPs to debates on healthcare financing and the review of political salaries. This episode of Morning Shot recaps what stood out from the sitting so far, including what the backgrounds of the new NMPs may add to debates, and the key pressure points raised over upcoming IP rider changes. With sittings continuing over the next few days, we also look ahead to the debates still to come, including a motion on parliamentary leadership, and what listeners should be watching as proceedings in the House continue. The Breakfast Show is joined by Royston Sim, News Editor at The Straits Times.

As markets respond to the latest U.S. economic data and expectations for further Fed rate cuts into 2026, the fixed income landscape is shifting alongside a softer U.S. dollar. In this episode, we examine what this means for duration positioning, whether calm corporate credit spreads are masking deeper risks, and why emerging market debt is back in focus. Pierre Chartres, Investment Director, Fixed Income, M&G Investments discusses how structural forces are reshaping fixed income strategies.