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.
JUL 15, 2025
15/07/25 - Mind Your Business: How FastCo is changing the way Singapore hiresThe way we hire and work is changing — fast. In a world where talent gaps need to be filled instantly and flexibility is no longer a perk but an expectation, businesses are rethinking everything they know about employment.
The Breakfast Show invites Julian Tan, Founder and CEO of FastCo to discuss how his platform is enabling companies to stay agile while empowering a new generation of independent workers.
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JUL 15, 2025
15/07/25 - Companies To Watch: Can BTS’ comeback power HYBE’s stock?HYBE, the company behind BTS, is riding high as all seven members are back from military service—fueling hype for a long-awaited full-group comeback and sending the stock soaring. But behind the scenes, serious trouble is brewing.
Regulators in South Korea are investigating HYBE’s 2020 IPO, with allegations that founder Bang Si-hyuk may have hidden hundreds of billions of won in profits.
Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they break down how BTS’ comeback is shaping HYBE’s market value, and what investors, fans, and the industry should be watching next.
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JUL 14, 2025
14/07/25 - Mind Your Business: The AI gap no one’s talking aboutCompanies are rushing to adopt AI—but many are forgetting one thing: their people. So as the pressure to adopt AI grows, the question remains - is it up to companies or individuals to stay relevant?
Ryan Meyer, Managing Director of APAC at General Assembly joins the Breakfast Show to discuss the hidden risks of ignoring workforce development, and how smart companies are preparing their teams for what’s next.
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JUL 14, 2025
14/07/25 - Bigger Pic: Singapore's Q2 GDP data and what it means for the rest of 2025Singapore’s economy just delivered a 4.3% year-on-year growth in Q2, beating expectations and brushing off recession fears. But what’s really behind the numbers? And can the momentum continue into the second half of the year?
Dan Koh chats with Selena Ling, Chief economist & Head, Global Markets Research & Strategy, OCBC to unpack the latest GDP figures, break down the key growth drivers, and explore what this means for businesses, investors, and policy decisions in the months ahead.
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09:36
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JUL 14, 2025
14/07/25 - Breakfast Bites: Dealing with intrusive demands from your boss? Here's how to address it.Have you ever taken a sick day, and then got a surprise call from your boss just checking if you’re really at home resting? Or maybe you’re expected to do lots of work after you’ve clocked out for the day.
This is something that was addressed on AskST on the Straits Times. What can you do when your boss crosses the line with intrusive demands? And how do you even tell when a request is fair game… or is it over the top?
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced and edited by Audrey Siek
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUL 14, 2025
14/07/25 - Companies To Watch: Can NTT DC REIT deliver on its 7.5 percent promise?Singapore dividend lovers, here's something to cheer about! The Singapore REIT scene just got a new heavyweight contender — NTT DC REIT, backed by global telecom giant NTT Ltd., is making its trading debut on the SGX.
With a projected 7.5% yield and exposure to high-demand data centres across the US, Europe, and Singapore, this IPO is turning heads among dividend hunters and tech-savvy investors alike. But does the yield hold up long-term? And how does it stack against data centre REIT darlings like Keppel DC REIT?
Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they find out if this should be the next big thing in your portfolio!
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07:52
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JUL 11, 2025
11/07/25 - Bigger Pic: REITs, resilience and what's next for SGX IPOsWith shifting global headwinds, sector rotations, and emerging investor priorities, what does the outlook hold for listings on the SGX? Ronald Tan, Senior Vice President, Equity Capital Market, Global Sales & Origination, SGX discusses what’s driving activity on the exchange, where global interest is coming from, and how REITs—especially milestone listings like NTT DC REIT—are shaping Singapore’s position as a preferred listing destination.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUL 11, 2025
11/07/25 - Breakfast Quiz: World Population Day - how good is your geography?It's World Population Day! Today's Breakfast Quiz will surely test how knowledgable you are in the realm of geography! Try your luck!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Dan Koh
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUL 11, 2025
11/07/25 - US Markets Wrap: US earnings could boost markets, watch out for concentration risksGina Martin Adams, Chief Equity Strategist & Global Director of Equity Strategy, Bloomberg discusses why we could see the upcoming earnings season beat expectations. She also shares why investors need to look out for concentration risks in their portfolios.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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10:08
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JUL 11, 2025
11/07/25 - Mind Your Business: From bodyguard to baby swim coachHe once protected world leaders as an elite bodyguard. But when life fell apart, Athanasius Pang found healing in the water. Today, he teaches babies to swim—and builds resilience from their very first breath.
The Breakfast Show invites Athanasius Pang, Founder, Dip Swim to find out how he turned rock bottom into a ripple effect of impact.
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