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Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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.

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6:25

Breakfast Bites: Workslop - when AI makes your work...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/15

Think AI will always make your work life easier? Think again. Audrey and Ryan unpack the phenomenon of workslop — shiny, fast, AI-generated work that looks impressive but often lacks substance. From wasted time and lost productivity to annoyed colleagues, we explore the hidden costs of over-relying on AI. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee

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10:05

Bigger Pic: Trade tensions, AI bubbles, and what’s...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/15

It’s been another eventful month for markets - rom renewed U.S.–China trade tensions rattling commodities to growing warnings of a bubble in AI stocks. The IMF has also flagged new risks to global growth even as labor markets remain resilient. Vasu Menon, Managing Director of Investment Strategy at OCBC Bank breaks down what all this means for investors. We discuss the ripple effects of geopolitics on commodities and inflation, as well a whether the AI rally still has legs.See

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13:30

Mind Your Business: Can AI decode the way we live...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/15

Singapore’s wellness economy is booming, but so is confusion. From superfoods to supplements, consumers are spending more than ever on health solutions that often rely on guesswork. Globally, the wellness market is worth US$6.3 trillion, and by 2028 it’s expected to hit US$9 trillion. Yet many of us still don’t know what actually works for our bodies. In this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show invites Cedric Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of ConnectingDNA to share how

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9:15

Companies To Watch: Why LG India is now more valuable...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/15

A record-breaking IPO, a 50 percent jump, and a market cap that just overtook its parent. JoinDan Koh and Ryan Huang as they take a spin to learn what this listing says about India’s consumer boom, and whether LG India can keep the momentum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:02

Morning Shot: Guardrails for the Digital Generation

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/15

By March 2026, Google will roll out new age assurance measures in Singapore to automatically apply safeguards for users under 18 — from blocking access to adult-only apps to activating wellbeing tools on YouTube and Search. The move, introduced under IMDA’s new Code of Practice for Online Safety, aims to make digital spaces safer for young users. Rachel Teo, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google Singapore, and Beatrice Tan, Head of YouthTech Institute at YouthTech SG, join

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5:07

Breakfast Bites: Do you turn to chatbots for therapy...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/14

Many of us use ChatGPT or Gen AI everyday. Maybe it’s for work; drafting emails, brainstorming ideas, or fixing up your resume. But have you ever used it for something more personal — like a vent session, or to speak to a friend? People are using AI not just as tools, but as sounding boards, confidants, virtual friends. For some, these bots are more available than human friends — always “on,” always ready. Audrey and Ryan discuss the plus points, the drawbacks, and how

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7:52

Bigger Pic: Singapore GDP up 2.9% in Q3, surpassing...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/14

Singapore’s economy outperformed expectations with 2.9% growth in the third quarter, showing resilience even as global uncertainties weigh on trade and manufacturing. With the Monetary Authority of Singapore holding policy steady, what does this mean for inflation, property, and investment sentiment going into 2026? OCBC’s Chief Economist Selena Ling unpacks what’s behind the surprise upside, where the next headwinds could emerge, and how Singapore can ride Southeast Asia’s

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11:30

Mind Your Business: How a veteran project director...

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2025/10/14

Here’s a number that might surprise you:Nine out of ten megaprojects still miss their targets, despite all the new digital tools and technologies we have today. And the problem isn’t always technical, it’s human. On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show invites Muriel Demarcus, CEO of Marsham Edge to share what’s broken in the world of big projects, how Singapore’s innovation ecosystem helped her rebuild her career, and what it takes to succeed when the odds, and the

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10:53

Companies To Watch: Ferrari’s electric gamble and the...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/14

After years of roaring demand and luxury-brand valuations, Ferrari has shifted gears, issuing cautious long-term guidance and trimming its electric ambitions just as rivals accelerate. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they find out what spooked investors, how the Elettrica fits into a slower EV roadmap, and if discipline or hesitation is driving Maranello’s next decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:08

Breakfast Bites: When Love Meets Money - Are you...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/14

Today on Breakfast Bites, we’re talking about financial compatibility;that sweet spot where love meets money, and some tips for those who spend differently from their partners. Audrey and Ryan discuss “money personalities” (Are you a spender, saver, avoider or planner?), and how to work towards a future together without changing the other person. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its

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12:46

Morning Shot: Tariff Troubles – Can Singapore Firms...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/14

Rising tariffs from the US are rippling through global supply chains, forcing Singapore exporters to adapt in new ways. To help, the government has launched the Business Adaptation Grant (BizAdapt) offering up to $100,000 to support firms in reconfiguring operations, diversifying markets and seeking trade advisory services. Mark Lee, Vice-Chairman of the Singapore Business Federation, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack how the scheme can help businesses navigate tariff pressures, which sectors are

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6:04

Bigger Pic: Tariffs, Tech, and $4,000 Gold

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/13

Markets are reeling after Donald Trump’s latest tariff move on China, sending investors scrambling and tech stocks tumbling. Is this the start of a deeper downturn or just another short-term correction? We break it down withOriano Lizza, Sales Trader at CMC Markets, as we unpack the ripple effects across equities, AI, and commodities. Plus, with gold soaring past $4,000 an ounce and US banks kicking off Q3 earnings amid looming rate cuts, what should investors brace for next?See

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10:45

Mind Your Business: The entrepreneur’s guide to...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/13

Global trade tensions and rising tariffs are forcing businesses across Asia to do more with less, and legacy ERP systems may be holding them back. The Breakfast Show invites Seth Ravin, CEO of Rimini Street to find out why many believe “ERP as we know it is dead,” what strategies enterprises in Singapore and the region are adopting to stay agile, and what this shift means for Asia’s long-term competitiveness in a volatile global economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:56

Breakfast Bites: Are we taking "treat yourself" too...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/13

You must have heard the term "treat yourself". Any excuse is a good excuse. You got a promotion? Celebrate and treat yourself. Didn’t get that promotion? Treat yourself. It’s Monday - cheer yourself up and treat yourself. If it’s Friday... party time and treat yourself! Treat culture is huge online, with millions sharing their little treat hauls, and younger workers deciding to lean into enjoying life now. But has Gen Z taken ‘treat yourself’ to a whole new level?

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8:03

Companies To Watch: Tata Capital IPO debuts India’s...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/12

Tata Capital’s blockbuster IPO marks Tata Group’s bold entry into India’s fast-growing NBFC space and one of 2025’s biggest listings. Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack its retail and SME focus, and how it stacks up against Bajaj and Shriram as investors hunt for the next compounding financial stock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:22

Bigger Pic: Currencies, Cycles, and the New 60/40

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/10

From a softening dollar to diverging growth in China, Citi’s CIO Outlook captures a world in transition. Ken Peng, Head of Asia Investment Strategy at Citi Wealth, breaks down where opportunities still lie amid slower growth, the risks of narrow AI leadership, and how investors can rethink balance and resilience for the next phase of the global cycle. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:09

Mind Your Business: Why scents could be your brand’s...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/10

Scents can boost sales and shape memories, but how do you turn that into a business? Join the Breakfast Show as they speak to Dayyan James (DJ), founder of CocosBotanica, as he shares how he grew from skincare into scent marketing, what it takes to design fragrances that work, and the lessons behind running a dual business model.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:50

Breakfast Quiz: Treat yourself this World Mental...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/10

Whether you enjoy a nice walk outside, doing yoga or just laying down on your bed, do whatever feels right to you this World Mental Health Day! We celebrate by testing your knowledge and sharing fun, global facts about how people cope, unwind, and take care of their minds. Play along at home and see how much you know — all in a lighthearted, stress-free way! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its

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8:40

Companies To Watch: HSBC’s big bet on Hong Kong and...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/10

HSBC is making its boldest move in years, offering to fully acquire Hang Seng Bank for HK$106 billion.The bank calls it a strategic reinvestment; markets call it a risky bet. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they look at the numbers behind the HK$155-per-share offer, why markets reacted cautiously, and what this says about HSBC’s long-term confidence in Hong Kong’s banking future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:11

Breakfast Bites: Digital switching may be the cause...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/09

Are you using technology to complete multiple tasks simultaneously? If the answer is yes, it may be (but not necessarily so) the reason you're so fatigued. This continuous wave of interruptions between thought patterns and tech platforms is known as digital switching, and it's likely doing you more harm than good. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share an expert's take on the different kinds of "switches" we should be aware of. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar

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