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.
APR 29, 2025
29/04/25 - Bigger Pic: MAS warns of pressure on economy, wages from US tariffsBrian Lee, Economist, Maybank Securities discusses how much of a slowdown in the economy to expect as the Monetary Authority of Singapore's quarterly macroeconomic review flags a warning over that the raft of tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump and the uncertainty over the extent of damage they will cause across the global economy. He shares why we should not rule out a technical recession, and how likely a full blown one is this year.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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APR 29, 2025
29/04/25 - US Markets Wrap: Previewing "Magnificent Earnings"Chartered Market Technician Jay Woods, Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets previews the "magnificent earnings" out this week including those from Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN). He discusses what investors will be looking out for in the space of AI, tariffs, and the global economy as the stocks hope to build off their recent price momentum.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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APR 29, 2025
29/04/25 - Mind Your Business: How Zenyum went from a dental startup to a leading brand for clear aligners and smile cosmeticsMany of us who have worn braces before, or know of someone who had, would probably remember the traditional metal brackets and wires that stretch across your teeth, sometimes even unintentionally cutting your gums. But with the option of clear aligners today, it's no wonder that we’re seeing an increase in the number of people opening up to teeth correction solutions more than ever!
Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Julian Artopé, Founder and CEO of Zenyum to discuss how their latest aligner solution, ZenyumClearTM Pro is designed to give consumers the best possible smile and treatment outcomes, and what the future cosmetic dentistry looks like.
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10:23
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APR 29, 2025
29/04/25 - Breakfast Bites: R U a text abbreviator? Turns out people don’t like it.Hands up if you’re guilty of this: when you text someone, do you send a “thx” instead of “thanks”, or maybe just a lone, cold “K"?
You’re not alone - but if you find yourself doing this often: here’s something you should know. A series of studies looked into how people feel when they receive these kinds of clipped, abbreviated messages. And it turns out… people don’t love it.
Audrey and Ryan chat about their texting habits, and when it’s OK to abbreviate those texts.
Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced and Edited by: Audrey Siek
Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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APR 29, 2025
29/04/25 - Companies To Watch: Is Huawei set to dethrone Nvidia in chipmaking?For years now, mega Chinese tech firms' advances in building top-end chips that could rival with Nvidia and technological developments has been largely stymied by Washington's relentless cut off attempts. But that might be changing in the foreseeable future. Just recently, China’s Huawei Technologies announced it is preparing to test its newest and most powerful artificial intelligence processor - which the company believes might be more powerful than Nvidia's H100.
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they take a deep dive into Huawei's latest iteration of its Ascend AI processors and how it is expected to shake dynamics within the semiconductor landscape.
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APR 28, 2025
28/04/25 - Bigger Pic: Trade deals & tech earningsKyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at capital.com, discusses what investors should look out for this week. As Washington works on trade deals, markets are enjoying a reprieve and could get a further boost with the next wave of earnings that include numbers from Meta, Amazon, Apple and etc.
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APR 28, 2025
28/04/25 - Mind Your Business: How Geneco is leading the energy charge in SingaporeAs Singapore works toward its 2030 green plan, Geneco has emerged as a key player in helping households reduce their carbon footprint. As they mark their 7th anniversary this year, Lim Han Kwang, CEO, Geneco joins the Breakfast Show to discuss their contribution to Singapore's energy goals and what lies ahead for them.
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APR 28, 2025
28/04/25 - Morning Shot: Could Singapore’s manufacturing sector benefit from US tariffs?Singapore’s manufacturing sector has found itself in a unique—and uncertain—spot.
After the Trump administration rolled out a fresh wave of tariffs, some manufacturers here are seeing a surge in interest from American clients looking to shift away from China and Vietnam,
Does this give us an advantage, or is the uncertainty too difficult to plan for?
Lennon Tan, President of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation, joins us.
Produced & Presented by: Audrey Siek
Edited by: Chua Meng Choon
Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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08:56
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APR 28, 2025
28/04/25 - Breakfast Bites: Be part of the global movement and "Pay it Forward"!Today is Global Pay It Forward Day - a special day celebrated in over85 countries around the world, including right here in Singapore!
The whole idea is to remind us how powerful small, thoughtful acts of kindness can be — and how one good deed often sparks another.
Audrey and Ryan share ideas of how you can be part of the movement today.
Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced and Edited by: Audrey Siek
Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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APR 25, 2025
25/04/25 - US Markets Wrap: Stocks to watch: Intel, Pfizer, ExxonDavid Dietze, chief investment strategist at Dietze Wealth Management Group discusses any significant dips in the market should be bought. He also shares the rationale behind some of his current stock picks including Intel, Pfizer, Exxon. He also any significant dip should be bought.
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