Let's Talk, Singapore

Fluent in French? Proficient in Excel? When it comes to our CVs, everyone’s added a little polish, right? The hope is always that it won’t come up or they won’t put you to the test... but a survey by FlexJobs found that 1 in 3 workers admit to lying on their résumés.  The Breakfast Show chats about the most common fibs, and what to do instead!   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Not too long ago, the crown jewel of Southeast Asia’s markets was a bank. DBS symbolised stability, trust, and the financial backbone of Singapore. But today, that story is changing.  Sea Group, the tech giant behind Shopee, Garena, and SeaMoney, has just overtaken DBS to become Southeast Asia’s most valuable publicly traded company.  This isn’t just a shuffle on the leaderboard. It’s a symbol of something bigger: the digital economy in Southeast Asia isn’t just catching up, it’s redefining who leads, who scales, and who sets the pace for the future.  Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek on this whirlwind tour of Sea’s latest performance as they decipher what it means when a tech startup-turned-super app eclipses a century-old financial powerhouse, where the next growth curves lie, and how long Sea can hold onto the crown.

Subhas Menon, Director General, Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, discusses the airline sector's ongoing resilience in the form of strong passenger and cargo growth numbers, aided by lower fuel costs; headwinds affecting supply chains including tariffs and conflicts; and the industry outlook for the remaining of 2025.   Produced & Presented by Emaad Akhtar  Photo Credit: The Straits Times

Did you know that dogs were the very first animals to be domesticated by humans? Or that they can sense the Earth's magnetic field?  If you'd like to find out more about these and other fun facts, "paw-lease" tune in to Breakfast Bites on International Dog Day!   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

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group discusses the takeaways for wider markets with the Trump administration taking a 10 percent stake in chipmaker Intel. This comes as White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett says this is part of a broader strategy to create a sovereign wealth fund that could include more companies. She also takes a closer look at Nvidia ahead of its earnings, and why she still like Novo Nordisk despite recent negative headlines.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay

For over 30 years, SōngHè has been more than just a rice brand in Singapore — it’s been a symbol of comfort, care, and tradition at the dinner table. What started as a family business has grown into a household name, trusted for its consistency across generations. Now, SongHe is entering a new chapter with the launch of SōngHè Plus, Singapore’s first enriched fragrant rice fortified with fibre, iron, zinc and folate.  Ally Ng, Marketing Director at SōngHè joins the Breakfast Show to unpack how she balances her father’s legacy with her own vision for the brand. From innovating without losing the familiar taste, to explaining what “enriched rice” really means, to charting the future of SongHe, Ally shares her entrepreneurial lessons on carrying a heritage brand into the next generation.

Mel Siew as Portfolio Manager, Asia Credit (Public Markets), Muzinich & Co. discusses what's in store for markets as Fed Chair Jerome Powell gives a stronger signal for a rate cut in September's FOMC meeting amid growing risks to the labour market. He also previews Nvidia's earnings report later in the week that could help markets grind to new record highs. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

We have long been fed the narrative that drinking plenty of milk is a pre-requisite for maintaining a healthy set of bones.  But is it really essential? Emaad and Audrey dissect what the experts are saying.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Dan Koh Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

In 2009, Play Nation opened its doors as one of Singapore’s first board game cafés, a cosy hangout where friends could gather over food, laughter, and endless rounds of play. What began as a niche idea has since grown into a creative powerhouse that designs toys, builds original IPs, and partners with global icons like Sanrio. Join the Breakfast Show as they sit down with Kai Jun Wong, Founder and Managing Director of Play Nation, to unpack the entrepreneurial journey behind the brand. From how it all began, to sustaining the business through challenges, to the bold leap into product innovation with the newly launched Sanrio Pikku! A Miniature World, they explore how Play Nation turned play into a serious business, and what entrepreneurs can learn from its story.

A viral story on Tiktok has started an online debate; and it’s all about our beloved CDC and SG60 vouchers. A woman went on a date and decided to pay for the meal when she realised the restaurant accepts vouchers! Score! On the ride back, the guy said it was “embarrassing” that she used the vouchers to pay. But why? Didn’t the meal get paid for? How would YOU feel?  Audrey, Emaad and Ryan discuss the broader discussion on “voucher etiquette” - is there such a thing?   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo credit: ST Lim Yaohui Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors