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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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13:44

Mind Your Business: GenAI, Disinformation & the...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/24

As Singapore gears up for its first General Election under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the stakes are higher than ever—not just politically, but digitally. With the rise of generative AI and deepfakes, the manipulation of political narratives has become easier, faster, and disturbingly more believable. Jennifer Cheng, Director of Cybersecurity Strategy for APJ at Proofpoint, joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how AI is transforming the disinformation landscape, what it means for

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4:54

Breakfast Bites: Do you swear by your phone case, or...

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2025/04/24

Show of hands: do you have a phone case? And how much did you fork out for it? Twenty bucks? Fifty? Well, there’s actually been a bit of a phone fashion movement lately. A new wave of minimalists — called the “Bare Phone Brigade” — walking around with their phones completely naked. No case. No screen protector. These folks are living on the edge. So, do we still need them? Or are phone cases just… old news? Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and

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11:47

Bigger Pic: Have Chinese markets bottomed out?

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/23

Francis Tan, Chief Strategist, Asia, Indosuez Wealth Management discusses how he is approaching investing in Chinese markets, in view of signals from the White House's willingness around de-escalate its trade war with China. He also looks at what various indicators are pointing towards, following the IMF's cut to its 2025 growth forecast for the country. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:53

Mind Your Business: How Pigeon Singapore is designing...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/23

Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all feeding. After all, feeding your baby isn’t just about milk—it’s about comfort, bonding, and building confidence. Masataka Hongo, Managing Director of Pigeon Singaporejoins the Breakfast Show to discuss how their thoughtful innovations, including the customizable SofTouch™ Bottle, are making life smoother and sweeter for new parents everywhere. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced by: Dan Koh Edited by: Chua Meng Choon Photo credits:

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8:10

Breakfast Special: It's Nomination Day for GE2025!...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/23

It’s Nomination Day — a key milestone in the lead-up to Polling Day on May 3rd, and we’re keeping a close eye on how the final pieces of the election puzzle are falling into place. We’ve seen some early signals of the lineups - though some parties like the Workers’ Party have kept their cards close; raising speculation about where the key heavyweights are going to go, and the possible contests and key constituencies to watch. Dr Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor from

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5:12

Breakfast Bites: Tiktok turns to a "Dinosaur Time"...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/23

Have you ever struggled to get your kids to eat their vegetables? Or, better yet - YOU find it hard to hit your daily dose of greens. Well, TikTok might have just come to the rescue with a new trend making waves, and it’s called “Dinosaur Time". It's a somewhat silly way to get the kids on the veggie bandwagon. Would you try it? Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by: Audrey Siek Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee

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9:34

Bigger Pic: Markets rattled by Trump threats to fire...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/22

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bankdiscusses why US President Donald Trump is threatening to fire the Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, and if there is a valid argument behind Trump's call for lower rates "immediately". Presented/Produced: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:31

Mind Your Business: Vin’s Automotive shakes off...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/22

Since its founding in 1987, Vin’s Automotive has evolved from a humble workshop into a dynamic mobility group — known for its leadership in parallel car imports and growing footprint in leasing, financing, and aftersales. We explore the company’s embrace of AI and its bold move to go public with a Catalist listing— the first on the SGX this year - with Galvin Khong, CEO, Vin’s Holdings, who took over the business from his father. He also talks about the lessons and

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5:27

Breakfast Bites: The Airport Theory - How close are...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/22

When it comes to heading to the airport to catch a flight, there are two types of travelers out there: The “three hours before, grab a coffee and people-watch” types… or the “I’m gonna risk it and cut it close” type. There’s a new trend making waves on TikTok right now called Airport Theory, this wild idea where people show up at the airport as little as 15 minutes before their flight boards. Yup — No checked bags, boarding pass ready, and it’s

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9:10

Bigger Pic: Look ahead to the week - Tesla, Alphabet...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/21

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist, IG discusses what to look out for in the US earnings releases this week including from Tesla and Alphabet, as well as how much pessimism from the tariff tensions will be reflected in the latest round of global PMIs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:53

Mind Your Business: Here’s a beer that can support...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/21

Beer that’s actually good for your gut? Sounds like a dream — but it’s real, and it’s brewed right here in Singapore. The Breakfast Show cracks open the story behind Probicient, the startup that created the world’s first probiotic beer — a refreshing craft brew packed with billions of live probiotics, designed to taste great and support your digestion withDr Chen Dai, Chief Technology Officer, Probicient and Associate Professor Benjamin Tee, Vice President

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16:14

Breakfast Special: GE2025 - The power of social media...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/21

Campaigning is already in full swing for GE2025! Polling Day is set for May 3rd, and as much as this election will play out on the ground, it’s also happening, in a big way, online. We’re looking at what’s being called a “phy-gital” election — where physical and digital campaigning are coming together like never before. But with this comes both opportunities and risks. Joel Lim, Host of “The Political Prude” podcast, talks about the changing social

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9:46

Morning Shot: Is China turning to Southeast Asia as...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/21

Chinese President Xi Jinping has wrapped his high-stakes tour of Southeast Asia. From Vietnam to Malaysia and Cambodia, President Xi urged regional economies to stand together,after US President Donald Trump ramped up its tariffs against most countries - with its biggest targets on China, who has since hit back with tit-for-tat tariffs. Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School, breaks down what this all means for the Southeast Asian region

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4:44

Breakfast Bites: Did you know? Some things you use...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/20

Today is World Creativity and Innovation Day! It’s a day to celebrate those brilliant, weird, and sometimes accidental ideas that completely change how we live, work, and play. Take the microwave oven, for example - or chopsticks. Stuff we use everyday that were invented by some creative soul with an idea, who had luck and happy accidents! Audrey and Ryan explore some of these essential daily items we use that were complete flukes. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited

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13:04

Bigger Pic: Encouraging more SGX-listed companies to...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/17

Mak Yuen Teen, Professor (Practice) of Accounting & Director at the Centre for Investor Protection, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore discusses why it is regulators should promote hybrid annual general meetings (AGMs) for companies listed on the Singapore Exchange - beyond just physical meetings. He points out this allows for great engagement with shareholders, ultimately fostering better corporate governance and more active investor interest. Produced/Presented: Ryan

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6:05

Breakfast Bites: Stressed about your schedule? Try...

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2025/04/17

Does life feel too busy? Too much to do, too little time to do it in? If you answered yes to both these questions, this Breakfast Bites edition will be music to your ears. Emaad and Audrey dive into 4 tips you can experiment with to cut out all that schedule stress! Have a listen and give them a try! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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12:16

Mind Your Business: What it really takes to build an...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/17

Ever wondered what it really takes to start your own asset management company? In the episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show is joined by Joseph Ong, Executive Director & Co-Founder, Euro Asia Asset Management to unpack the real story behind launching a regulated investment firm — from the first bold idea to navigating regulations, finding the right team, and bridging markets across Asia and Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:55

Breakfast Bites: Have you jumped on a social media...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/16

If you are on social media (who isn’t?), you’d see all sorts of trends that people jump on. The viral cookie challenge with their kids, the ice bucket challenge for ALS back in the day, Wes Anderson style videos… it always seems to happen overnight, and before you know it, your feed is flooded. Why do we do it? What is it about these social media trends that makes us jump in and copy them? Psychologists weigh in, and it’s time to find out why. Presented by Audrey Siek &

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10:45

Bigger Pic: Asset allocation strategies to navigate...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/16

US President Trump’s tariffs are sending shockwaves to every part of the global economy and it says a lot on the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s new forecast for Singapore’s 2025 GDP - expected to come in at zero percent to 2 percent. So how should investors be digesting this pessimistic outlook and how should we be positioning our portfolio today? Find out with Dan Koh as he invites Kelly Chia, Head of Investment Strategy, UOB Private Bank to discuss how to strategically navigate

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14:03

Mind Your Business: Everything you need to know to...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/04/16

The Singpass app is one that we’re all so familiar with - granting seamless access to our CPF statements and even instantaneously filling up official documents with a single tap. But how does that face scan recognise our features, especially in this age of AI where deepfakes remain prevalent in every facet of our lives? Dominic Forrest, CTO of iProov joins the Breakfast Show to discuss the key to stopping identity fraud in its tracks, protecting businesses against deepfakes, and what it really

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