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Stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as investors rotated out of high-flying AI names, triggered by a report that Oracle’s primary investor pulled out of its $10 billion Michigan data center project. Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President, CappThesis weighs in on the tech sell-off, where investors are rotating to, and if there is enough momentum for a Santa rally. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image by Frank Rietsch from Pixabay

Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, with attackers targeting the human element and leveraging AI to outsmart businesses.  Gar O’Hara, Senior Director of Sales Engineering at Mimecast, breaks down why Southeast Asia is a hotspot for attacks, and the key moves organisations should make in 2026 to stay secure. Produced and presented by Audrey Siek

We’re a week out from Christmas, and here’s a question for you — what does the holiday really mean to you? Because while many of us are busy buying, hosting and spending… there’s a growing movement around the world that’s ditching gifts altogether, and it might just make you rethink Christmas this year! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Dan Koh Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Singapore generates millions of tonnes of waste every year, with food waste among the fastest-growing streams. But what if waste wasn’t the end of the story, but the beginning of a new business model? The Breakfast Show speaks with Loh Yen Lyng of A1 Environment about how spent coffee grounds are recovered and repurposed into materials, products, and compost, and the commercial realities of making circular economy ideas work.

Rheinmetall has been one of Europe’s standout defence stocks since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, but recent diplomatic signals have injected fresh volatility into the sector. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack the latest developments in the war, why European defence spending remains structurally elevated, and what Rheinmetall’s outlook means for investors navigating geopolitics-driven markets.

As industries across Asia confront tightening emissions rules and rising pressure to decarbonise, the demand for cleaner, more efficient environmental solutions has never been greater. That’s where Green Environmental Engineering comes in. From advanced air-pollution control systems to waste-to-energy facilities and proprietary carbon-capture technologies, the company delivers end-to-end solutions that help manufacturers, energy players, and government agencies cut emissions and meet increasingly stringent sustainability standards. On this episode of the 2025 OCBC Emerging Enterprise series, Eddy Wee, Managing Director of Green Environmental Engineering and one of this year’s Emerging Enterprise Award winners, shares how his company is driving the region’s low-carbon transition, the breakthroughs behind their technology suite, and what it takes to scale environmental innovation across Asia’s rapidly evolving green economy.

How do you spot opportunities where technology meets traditional industries? Dennis Goh, CEO of Salt Investments has done it in food-tech, fintech, and now maritime. He walks us through the mindset, strategies, and practical lessons behind building ventures that challenge conventional thinking, and explains how Salt Investments is creating transparency, predictability, and long-term growth in the maritime sector. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Once December hits, there’s no escaping Christmas music. Audrey and Ryan count down the most overplayed festive songs and reveal just how much money they make every year.... including why Mariah Carey’s 30-year-old hit still delivers a very merry payday.   Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

DBS shares have climbed to fresh all-time highs after the bank was appointed Singapore’s second renminbi clearing bank, strengthening its role in China-ASEAN trade and capital flows. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unpack why this strategic win matters for DBS’s long-term growth, how it enhances fee-based income and regional competitiveness, and what investors should watch next as capital returns, interest-rate trends and valuation come back into focus.

As personal care evolves from functional tools to lifestyle essentials, Stryv has carved out a distinct space by making premium grooming and beauty devices both accessible and design-led. From hair styling tools to grooming and oral care solutions, the brand has built a loyal following through sleek design, thoughtful pricing, and an omni-channel presence that bridges online convenience with in-store experience across Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. On this episode, we speak with Roy Ang, CEO of Evolut Holdings — the company behind the Stryv brand and one of this year’s Emerging Enterprise Award winners — as he shares how Stryv is redefining personal care in Southeast Asia, the lessons learned from scaling a fast-moving consumer brand, and the opportunities they see as they expand into new markets across the region.