Let's Talk, Singapore!

We track our steps, calories, and screen time, but rarely our sleep. Across the world, rising stress, heat, and late-night connectivity are fuelling a modern sleep crisis. Scientists now call rest the “third pillar” of health, as essential as diet and exercise. The Breakfast Show speaks to Matteo Franceschetti, Co-Founder and CEO of Eight Sleep, to find out why sleep has become the next frontier in health technology, the business of recovery, and how a high-tech approach to temperature and circadian science could redefine how we rest, recharge, and perform.

Do you have any TV shows you find yourself rewatching for the thousandth time? It’s very common for many people to rewatch stuff they've watched before, despite all the new choices we have. Researchers call it “comfort rewatching", and there is actually physical and emotional explanations as to why we love the oldies so much.  Audrey and Emaad chat about their favorite comfort shows.   Presented by Audrey Siek and Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

The U.S. government has reopened after a record 43-day shutdown that froze key services, stalled economic data, and disrupted everything from airport operations to food assistance. Now the question is how quickly the world’s largest economy can get back on track — and what the missing data means for global markets and policymakers. Bryan DeAngelis, Partner and Head of Washington Office at Penta Group, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack the political dynamics behind the deal, the risks of another shutdown in January, and the signals Singapore should watch as Washington works to restore stability.

Markets are recalibrating after a soft session on Wall Street, with the Dow falling more than 500 points and AI stocks showing renewed volatility. With investors now leaning into the idea of a Fed pause, attention is turning to opportunities beyond mega-cap tech, from healthcare to energy to financials, and a potentially brighter setup for 2026. Dan Koh speaks with Mark Giambrone, Head of US Equities and Portfolio Manager and Analyst, Barrow Hanley Global Investors about the volatility inside AI, the opportunities outside it, and what investors should be preparing for next.

With economic data turning patchy and the Fed refusing to commit to a December move, investors are operating with more noise than clarity. Kyle Rodda, Senior market analyst, Capital.com decodes what the market’s volatility is really saying - from the risks lingering after the U.S. shutdown to the shifting expectations around rate cuts. He previews Nvidia’s pivotal earnings, the emerging “AI-ROI” debate, and why cross-asset jitters may be hinting at deeper fragilities.  

If you're reading this, you've most likely attended a conventional university programme. But what about the road less travelled? Would you be willing to be adventurous and explore uncharted territory when it comes to pursuing a degree? Emaad and Ryan explore three unique universities around the world and why they may appeal to the next generation of uni-goers!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang  Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Cars are no longer just machines, they’re becoming digital ecosystems on wheels. Across Southeast Asia, drivers today want more than horsepower, they want continuous connectivity. The Breakfast Show invites Benson Yeo, SVP Connectivity for APAC, IDEMIA, to unpack how connectivity, identity, and security are redefining mobility, and what opportunities it opens for entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping the future of transport.

Headlines screamed that Singapore Airlines’ profits plunged 68 percent, but the truth is far more nuanced. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack how Air India’s losses, lower interest income and normalising travel yields created misleading headlines, and why the underlying business remains resilient heading into the busiest travel season of the year.

As Singapore renews its focus on social mobility, attention is turning to how the private sector can help level the playing field. Beyond hiring or donations, can businesses play a deeper role in shaping opportunity from education access to employability and financial resilience? DBS Foundation has announced a new SGD14.5 million partnership with the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to support 8,000 students from lower-income families each year. The initiative aims to ease financial pressures so students can stay in school, while providing mentorship and financial literacy training to prepare them for work and independent living. Karen Ngui, Head of DBS Foundation & Group Head of Strategic Marketing and Communications joins the Breakfast Show to unpack how such collaborations between private and public institutions can make a lasting impact and what it will take to build a more inclusive model of growth.

Personality drives performance more than we think. Cindy Leong, founder of The Enneagram Academy, breaks down how understanding core motivations and emotional patterns can transform teamwork, sharpen leadership, and reduce workplace conflict. We explore why more organisations are turning to the Enneagram as a strategic business tool and how it can reshape hiring, communication and culture.