Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

To say that Trump’s tariffs are sending shockwaves across global markets might be an understatement. After all, the sea of red in the wake of Trump’s latest agenda is reinvigorating fears of tampered growth expectations for companies and in the worst case scenario a recession. And here in Singapore, our banks are not spared. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they look into the declines of Singapore’s trio of banks and find out what an escalating global trade war would mean for the banking sector moving forward.

For a while now, food from vending machines have often been perceived as convenient, affordable but also unhealthy. But what if vending machines could offer something far beyond a candy bar or a can of soda? Serene Ong, Founder, HYPHA joins the Breakfast Show to share how she is empowering local food brands, supporting sustainability, and delivering quality straight to consumers with unparalleled convenience through vending machines.

From stocks to bonds and commodities, the trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump is leaving very little unscathed. Across the global markets, we’re witnessing a complete meltdown in markets from Asia, Europe and various parts of the developing world. In fact US markets were the hardest hit, with stocks plummeting to levels not seen since 2020. So how should investors be making sense of the current market turmoil? Dan Koh is joined by Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at capital.com to discuss how markets are digesting news of the evolving tariff war, Beijing’s retaliatory measures and key economic data to watch out for the week ahead.

Recognized for its precision, quality and timeless designs, it’s no surprise that Rolex has come to be one of Switzerland’s biggest names in the field of luxury watches. But for many watch lovers out there, you might end up burning a bigger hole in your wallet just to wear it on your wrist! Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they find out the repercussions of Trump’s 31% tariff on Switzerland and its watch market, and how much more can consumers expect to pay for these timeless pieces.

Heavy rains have added misery to Myanmar, which was recently hit by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake. The worst-hit areas - Naypyidaw, Mandalay, and Sagaing - have suffered extensive damage to infrastructure, and a mounting official death toll now exceeding 3,000. The earthquake was the most catastrophic in Myanmar’s recent history, occurring amid a prolonged political crisis and escalating civil war triggered by the 2021 military coup. The overlap of a natural disaster with a governance crisis complicates relief efforts and raises questions about how aid can be delivered efficiently and equitably. On this episode of Morning Shot, Benjamin William, Secretary-General of the Singapore Red Cross shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Photo credits: Sai Aung Main/AFP via Getty Images

After a tough week at work or maybe it was a tough time in your life, have you ever felt like you need a life coach to guide you through life’s chaos? Steve Jobs and Google’s Eric Schmidt famously started working with coaches; but now it’s no longer just for the C-Suite execs. But here’s the question: are they actually helping? Audrey and Emaad discuss the dangers of an unqualified coach. Catch the full article on the Straits Times!   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

South Korea has just made history — Former President Yoon Suk-yeol has been officially removed from office last week. On the Breakfast Show, Audrey and Emaad break down the Constitutional Court’s verdict and discuss what it means for the country moving forward. More importantly though, the sudden power vacuum is reshaping the race for the Blue House, thus they look at the potential candidates that could be the new leader of South Korea. 

Jingyi Pan, Economics Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence PMI Team discusses the impact of tariffs on Singapore directly and indirectly. She looks at some of the recent PMI readings, which indicate continued softness in the manufacturing sector. Produced/Presenter: Ryan Huang

We walk on them, ride on them and drive on them.  Singapore's iconic streets aren't just a fundamental means of movement for people and goods - they are also an essential part of the nation's social fabric. But how well do you know the history behind our smoothly paved friends? Play along with the Breakfast crew!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

In a move to make prices more transparent for consumers, food chain operator Koufu will be rolling out colour-coded price labels at all its economy rice stalls by the end of 2025. This comes on the back of disputes over how much each dish is priced at and aims to give consumers more certainty about the cost of their plate of food. With this, CASE hopes the initiative will "lay the groundwork" for all economy rice stalls in Singapore to display their prices for individual dishes. On this episode of Breakfast Special, Associate Professor Lau Kong Cheen, Head of Marketing Programme at the School of Business at Singapore University of Social Sciences shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Photo credits: Lianhe Zaobao