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 12, 2025
12/06/25 - Companies To Watch: Nintendo breaking records with Switch 2!Founded in 1889 initially as a manufacturer of hanafuda playing cards, Nintendo has come to be a household name that has exerted a profound and lasting influence on the global gaming landscape. Known for creating popular franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon, the Japanese company has yet again reinforced its influence on the sector with the official release of its latest Switch 2 console that showcased astronomical demand from consumers.
Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they venture into the world of Mario and Pokémon, uncovering all that you need to know about the latest Switch 2 console which has taken the world by storm, and if this spells an astronomical growth for the gaming company.
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JUN 11, 2025
11/06/25 - US Markets Wrap: Short-term bonds still have attractive yieldsAlex Morris, CEO, F/m Investments, discusses the second day of US-China trade talks in London; potential investment implications of the Trump-Musk fallout; expected moves from the Fed in light of recent jobs data; and why the "Split between TBIL & RBIL & Chill" strategy may be appealing to investors.
Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar
Image: Pixabay
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JUN 11, 2025
11/06/25 - Mind Your Business: What goes behind the making of the world’s 3rd largest fiat-backed stablecoinFrom facilitating cross-border payments in seconds, to unlocking new models of finance in DeFi, there’s no denying that stablecoins play a significant role in today’s financial ecosystem. But behind every stablecoin is a question: Who do we trust to issue, back, and manage these digital dollars?
Vincent Chok, CEO of First Digital joins the Breakfast Show to discuss FDUSD’s rapid rise as one of the leading stablecoins within the digital finance ecosystem and First Digital’s role in reimagining the digital asset infrastructure today.
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JUN 11, 2025
11/06/25 - Bigger pic: ASEAN banks in the eye of the stormAs global markets brace for potential U.S. rate cuts and grapple with the return of Trump-era tariffs, ASEAN’s banking sector finds itself at a critical inflection point. With external shocks reshaping capital flows and trade patterns, what does this mean for bond issuance, liquidity, and the future of financial stability in the region?
Dan Koh invites Rena Kwok, CFA, Senior Credit Analyst for Asian Financials at Bloomberg Intelligence to decode the key themes driving ASEAN banks in 2H 2025 — from regulatory headwinds and FX risk to where the opportunities may lie amid the noise.
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JUN 11, 2025
11/06/25 - Companies To Watch: OCBC, Great Eastern & the shareholder showdownIn one of the most closely watched corporate moves in Singapore this year, OCBC’s S$900 million conditional exit offer to privatize Great Eastern Holdings has ignited a storm of scrutiny, shareholder activism, and questions about governance.
Find out what’s at stake with Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they investigate the details; from OCBC’s rationale and strategic intent to the valuation pushback and public reaction.
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JUN 10, 2025
10/06/25 - US Markets Wrap: Semiconductor stocks rise following US-China trade talksChristine Short, Vice President of Research, Wall Street Horizon discusses the significance of US-China trade talks in London, especially around critical minerals; what market watchers can expect from two key inflation readings (CPI and PPI) this week; and why Apple's 2025 Developers Conference didn't wow investors on the AI front.
Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar
Image: Pixabay
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JUN 10, 2025
10/06/25 - Mind Your Business: How Agnes AI puts Singapore on the AI mapWhile the world’s AI race has been led by Silicon Valley and Beijing, Singapore has quietly stepped onto the world stage with a bold new creation: Agnes AI. Dubbed ‘Singapore’s DeepSeek’, this next-gen agent was built entirely on local soil.
Today, the Breakfast Show meetsBruce Yang, Co-Founder of SapiensAI, the visionary behind Agnes—and explores what this means for the future of AI in Southeast Asia.
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JUN 10, 2025
10/06/25 - Bigger pic: Decoding US-China negotiations and S&P surgeAfter more than six hours behind closed doors in a grand 19th-century London mansion, US and Chinese officials wrapped up the first day of pivotal negotiations in the British capital. What came out of these high-stakes talks? Dan Koh welcomes Sean Teo, Sales Trader at SAXO, to break it all down.
Together, they unpack the key takeaways from the diplomatic exchange, delve into the latest US non-farm payroll numbers, and take a closer look at the S&P 500—now edging ever closer to its record high from February.
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JUN 10, 2025
10/06/25 - Companies To Watch: DBS making history on SGX!In a monumental milestone for the Singapore exchange, DBS has become the first listed company in Singapore to reach $100 billion in market value! Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they find out what’s driving DBS’ stellar performance and how analysts believe their stock will perform for the rest of this year.
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JUN 9, 2025
09/06/25 - Bigger pic: Bulls are back in South KoreaDespite posting a second straight month of contraction, Singapore’s PMI revealed an improvement in overall factory activity amid a de-escalation of global powers’ trade tensions. What does this suggest about the state of the economy? Also, on the back of a new political landscape, does newly-elect Lee Jae-myung have what it takes to revive the economic crisis that South Korea’s in today? Join Dan Koh as he invites Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence to breakdown all you need to know.
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