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.
FEB 12, 2026
12/02/26 - Breakfast Bites: The great 'Ang Bao' debate - How much is enough?As Chinese New Year is just around the corner, we dive into the annual ang bao arithmetic! How much should we give nowadays? Do we think about “equalising” between families?
Plus, in a world where more adults stay single longer, when is it time to retire from collecting red packets? It’s tradition, budgeting, and a little family politics... all in one festive conversation!
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
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FEB 11, 2026
11/02/26 - Bigger Pic: Singapore’s Growth Surge Before CNY, Momentum or MirageSingapore heads into Chinese New Year on a festive high, with Q4 2025 GDP expanding nearly 7% year on year and full-year growth beating expectations. However, beneath the headline numbers, questions remain about how much of the surge was powered by AI-driven external demand versus genuine domestic strength. Song Seng Wun, Economic Advisor at SDAX, unpacks the drivers behind the upgrade, the risks and upside factors shaping MTI’s 2% to 4% growth forecast for 2026, and how vulnerable Singapore’s outlook is to global AI investment cycles, trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty. We also examine why CNY still feels expensive despite easing inflation, and whether the rapid turnover in Singapore’s F&B scene signals renewal or deeper structural strain in the economy.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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10:32
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FEB 11, 2026
11/02/26 - US Markets Wrap: Retail Reality Check as Wall Street SplitsMatt Maley, Chief Market Strategist, Miller Tabak looks at the US markets sending mixed signals as softer retail sales rattled confidence in the consumer outlook. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped amid pressure on major retailers and fresh worries about AI’s impact on finance, while the Dow defied the gloom to notch another record close above 50,000.
Produced/presented: Ryan Huang
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FEB 11, 2026
11/02/26 - Mind Your Business: hue and the business of making wellness enjoyableMood wellness is becoming part of everyday life, but turning science-backed benefits into products consumers actually enjoy is no small feat.
On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Sophian Abdul Rahman and Shaneika Ong of Hue about building a new wellness category through snackable formats, research-driven product development, brand trust, and scaling across Asia.
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FEB 11, 2026
11/02/26 - Companies To Watch: Advantest rallies on Japan’s election boost and the AI chip testing boomJapan’s market surged after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide election win, reigniting a “Takaichi trade” that lifted tech and semiconductor-linked names. One standout was Advantest, the chip-testing equipment giant, which has also been delivering strong fundamentals as AI data-centre spending drives demand for advanced chip testing.
In this episode, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unpack why the election mattered for markets, what Advantest just reported, the latest guidance upgrades, and why investors are watching capex-driven AI demand so closely right now.
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09:31
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FEB 11, 2026
11/02/26 - Budget 2026: Can Budget 2026 Save Singapore’s F&B Sector?As Budget 2026 approaches, Singapore’s dining and hospitality industry is warning that many of the pressures facing operators may be structural rather than temporary. Volatile rentals, rising manpower costs and persistent labour shortages are making it harder for businesses to plan ahead, invest and stay viable in an increasingly crowded market.
Andrew Chan, Vice President of the Management Committee at the Restaurant Association of Singapore, joins the Breakfast Show to explain why the association is pushing for changes such as rental cost predictability, enhanced wage co-funding and adjustments to foreign worker policies and how these proposals could shape the future of dining in Singapore.
For more Budget 2026 insights:
https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/
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FEB 10, 2026
10/02/26 - Bigger Pic: Where are we traveling this Lunar New Year?Laura Houldsworth, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Booking.com discusses the factors driving overseas travel during Lunar New Year; why Singaporeans seem increasingly open to long-haul trips during this period; accommodation trends emerging for families traveling together; and why some markets and are staying local while others are going international.
Produced & Presented by Emaad Akhtar
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FEB 10, 2026
10/02/26 - US Markets Wrap: Markets Climb with Tech in FocusMarkets opened the week on a strong note as technology stocks drove gains across major indexes. The S&P 500 rose for a second consecutive day while the Dow hit a record close. Nvidia and Broadcom continued their rally and Oracle surged after an analyst upgrade fueled by AI optimism. Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com looks at how investors are positioning for the delayed January jobs report following weak ADP numbers and await a fresh round of earnings releases. He also breaks down Japan's sharp rise in the stock market following a resounding election win by PM Sanae Takaichi.
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09:06
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FEB 10, 2026
10/02/26 - Mind Your Business: How Koocester turned curiosity into a creator businessA simple question sparked a creator journey that grew into a multi-vertical business.
On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Koocester about how curiosity became a platform spanning business, wealth, autos and more, and what he’s learned about entrepreneurship, money and success from speaking to people across the region.
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FEB 10, 2026
10/02/26 - Companies To Watch: DBS earnings signal the shift after peak interest ratesDBS reported softer earnings as lower interest rates weighed on margins, even as fee income, wealth management and dividends improved.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unpack the results, what drove the profit miss, how investors should read the outlook, and what matters next for Singapore’s biggest bank.
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