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 11, 2025
11/04/25 - Mind Your Business: How real leaders drive lasting changeIn a world where change is constant and complexity is the norm, the need for authentic, resilient leadership has never been more critical. As organizations navigate shifting landscapes—from digital disruption to evolving workforce expectations—the pressure is on leaders to not just perform, but to transform.
Wendy Wong, Managing Partner of Petadiri Leadership Development and Advisory PLT joins the Breakfast Show to share what it really means to lead with purpose, how leaders can unlock their full potential, spark lasting transformation, and foster cultures where people—and performance—can thrive.
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APR 11, 2025
11/04/25 - Breakfast Quiz: Do you know some of the world's strangest tariffs?!The word “Tariffs” has probably been one of the most used words of the year so far! It has been a wild few weeks; with Donald Trump implementing sweeping tariffs on most countries, then pausing some of them except for the ones against China.
We’ve had “Tariff Thursday”, “Turnaround Thursday”, and so now it’s time for “Funky Taxes Friday”. Did you know the world has seen some crazy, weird taxes in the past? Play along!
Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar
Produced and edited by Audrey Siek
Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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APR 11, 2025
11/04/25 - Companies To Watch: Are chocolates losing their appeal?After a volatile trading session that sent the Stoxx Europe 600 Index tanking more than 4%, European stocks are finally getting their much needed breather from Trump’s tariffs. But unfortunately for one, its stock price hasn’t stopped melting…
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang journey into the world of chocolates and cocoa beans as they investigate Barry Callebaut’s recent meltdown and find out if the world still craves the brown sweet treats today.
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APR 11, 2025
11/04/25 - US Markets Wrap: How is Beijing reacting to Trump's tariffs on imports from China?Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone shares her insights on how markets are pricing in the potential retaliation from China, bond market movements, rise in Hang Seng Index and whether she is bracing for more headwinds as the US earnings season kicks off.
Presented by: Ryan Huang
Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images; Nathan Howard/Reuters; AP; Kylie Cooper/Reuters
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APR 11, 2025
11/04/25 - Breakfast Bites: What is Tiktok's "cookie challenge" and why has it garnered 49m views??Have you heard of Tiktok's viral "cookie challenge?"
If your answer is no, you might want to join another 49 million people and give it a watch.
It's about kids, parents, cookies and sharing.
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey dive into it!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar
Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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APR 10, 2025
10/04/25 - Bigger Pic: Trump pauses global tariffs but hits China even harderLee Kian Soon, CEO, Astral Asset Management, discusses how investors should approach Chinese markets as the US-China trade war heats up even further following US President Donald Trump's move to hike China tariffs to 125%, while keeping it at 10% for most other countries.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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APR 10, 2025
10/04/25 - Mind Your Business: How is ENGIE Lab powering Singapore’s evolving energy landscapeThe energy industry has been undergoing a transformative shift over the last few decades. With mounting pressures to combat climate change and the rise of renewable energy, countries around the world are focusing on innovation to meet growing energy demands sustainably. And here in Singapore, ENGIE Lab Singapore is leading this charge.
Yee Wah Tang, Managing Director at ENGIE Lab Singapore joins the Breakfast Show to discuss her strategic approach to sustainability and energy innovation, and how her company is leveraging research and partnerships to turn today's energy challenges into tomorrow's breakthroughs.
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APR 10, 2025
10/04/25 - Morning Shot: Trade Wars and Changing Alliances - Trump’s Tariffs at the CrossroadsIn a dramatic change of policy, just hours after levies against roughly 60 of America's trading partners came into effect, US President Donald Trump made a tariff u-turn.
Trump authorised a 90-day pause in the higher tariffs for most countries he announced last week - while maintaining a 10% baseline tariff across the board.
But at the same time,Trump raised tariff rates on China to 125% after Beijing imposed additional retaliatory tariffs on US goods.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Casey Mace, Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Singapore shares his insights.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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APR 10, 2025
10/04/25 - Companies To Watch: Will you pay more for your next iPhone?Right before US President Donald Trump decided on a 90-day tariff pause, if there’s one thing clear about his policy threat to the global economy, it’s the fact that even stocks viewed as a safe haven of sorts isn’t immune to shocks. While Trump’s backpedal provided a much needed reprieve for Apple's stock price, the ever evolving tariff narrative undoubtedly puts it in a sticky situation.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang assess the iPhone maker’s business prospects, especially in the wake of a recent historic selloff, and find out how much of a dent would the escalation of Trump’s current trade war with China have on its ability to deliver in the foreseeable future.
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APR 10, 2025
10/04/25 - US Markets Wrap: Trump's Tier 2 TariffsChris Weston, Head Of Research, Pepperstone shares his insights on the magnitude of the latest signals in the markets following Trump's latest tariff surfs, odds of a recessions on the horizon, whether the retaliatory tariff moves between the US and China could escalate even further in coming days, as well as how investors are navigating in order to find a window for entrance.
He also weighs in on how investors should be pricing in and the forecast for the FOMC rate path ahead.
Presented by: Ryan Huang
Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
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