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 10, 2026
10/02/26 - Morning Shot: Can Singapore Hold Its Edge in an AI-Driven Global Economy?As global companies reassess supply chains, geopolitical risk and long-term growth plans, decisions about where to invest are becoming more strategic and more selective. Despite this volatile backdrop, Singapore secured S$14.2 billion in investment commitments in 2025, with nearly S$9 billion in total business expenditure, signalling continued confidence in its role as a hub for high-value activities.
Jillian Lim, Executive Vice President at the Economic Development Board, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what’s driving these investment decisions, why manufacturing and newer growth areas like AI and R&D continue to feature strongly, and what this shift towards more innovation and skills-intensive sectors means for businesses and workers heading into 2026.
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FEB 10, 2026
10/02/26 - Breakfast Bites: Adult kids living at home - When is it time to pay up?With many Singaporeans living at home well into adulthood, the question of money can get awkward fast. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad unpack when adult children should start contributing to household bills — whether it’s rent, utilities, groceries, or something in between — and how families can navigate expectations without turning dinner conversations tense.
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 9, 2026
09/02/26 - Breakfast Bites: Did you know Norwegians are the biggest consumers of pizza?On World Pizza Day, the Breakfast Crew discuss some fun facts about our favourite circular-shaped friends.
Who are the world's largest consumers of pizza? What's considered the most expensive one? What is the most bizarre mode of payment for a pizza?
All these questions answered on Breakfast Bites!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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FEB 9, 2026
09/02/26 - Bigger Pic: Singapore’s PMI Pops - Real Momentum or Regional Sugar RushSingapore has kicked off 2026 strongly, with the PMI rising to 56.8 in January, marking a year of expansion driven by faster new business and hiring, even as costs stay elevated. That strength contrasts with a tentative global recovery, where manufacturing PMI is just 50.9, while Japan’s post-election policy clarity and improving PMI add a fresh regional tailwind. Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence looks at thethe question of whether Singapore’s momentum is sustainable or partly sentiment-driven.
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FEB 9, 2026
09/02/26 - Mind Your Business: How a second generation founder modernised a family beauty businessAs the beauty and aesthetics industry evolves, legacy businesses face a choice: adapt or fade.
On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Sandra Koh of Bio Aesthetic about rebuilding trust through data-backed treatments, restructuring a family business, and redefining what longevity looks like in a changing market.
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FEB 9, 2026
09/02/26 - Work Smart: Why Reflection Makes You Better at Your JobPausing to reflect can feel like wasted time in a busy schedule. But your brain doesn’t improve simply by doing more, it improves by noticing patterns and adjusting behaviour. Research on learning and performance shows that reflection plays a critical role in this process.
This episode breaks down why reflection matters for workplace learning, and how small, intentional pauses can lead to better decisions and long-term skill development.
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FEB 9, 2026
09/02/26 - Companies To Watch: Amazon earnings beat but stock slumps as big capex loomsAmazon posted strong revenue growth and solid cloud performance in its latest earnings report, but investors were more focused on an aggressive $200 billion capital expenditure plan and softer near-term profit guidance.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the latest results, what the numbers say about AWS and core retail, why the stock fell, and what investors need to watch next.
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08:51
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FEB 9, 2026
09/02/26 - Morning Shot: Japan’s Decisive Vote - What Takaichi’s Supermajority ChangesJapan’s voters have spoken — delivering Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful supermajority just four months into her leadership. It comes at a moment when Japanese voters are feeling the strain of rising living costs, markets are uneasy over proposed tax cuts, and the region is watching closely as Tokyo sharpens its stance on defence, China and Taiwan.
Dr. Lim Tai Wei, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what this election changes and what businesses and investors in Singapore should be watching next.
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12:49
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FEB 6, 2026
06/02/26 - Bigger Pic: How investors are rethinking AI infrastructure and healthcareMarkets have turned more selective as volatility returns and investors demand clearer earnings and efficiency. The focus has shifted from big ideas to real-world constraints, from whether AI spending can deliver returns, to whether power and grid infrastructure can keep up, and why healthcare is back on investors’ radar.
On The Bigger Picture, Dan Koh speaks with Charu Chanana, Chief Investment Strategist at Saxo about the key themes shaping markets right now and how investors should think about positioning in a more demanding investment environment.
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11:39
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FEB 6, 2026
06/02/26 - Mind Your Business: Building a women’s tailoring business and competing with fast fashionFrom investment dressing to the rise of tailored workwear, women’s fashion is evolving alongside shifting consumer expectations.
The Breakfast Show invites Frederieke van Doorn, founder of FREY, to discuss business timing, manufacturing challenges, pricing strategy, and how niche brands can stand out in a market dominated by fast fashion and mass production.
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