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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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8:53

Bigger Pic: Deal momentum to continue despite policy,...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/26

Sam Padgett, Deloitte Asia Pacific's Private Equity Origination Team Lead shares why pent up demand for M&A and exits will continue drive corporate deals in 2025. He also discusses where exit valuations are following a good run in stock markets in recent years, plus explains why there is a rise in zombie funds. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:16

Mind Your Business: How MMUD Transplants Are...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/26

In the world of bone marrow transplantation, one of the biggest challenges is finding a perfect match for patients in need. But new hope might just be around the corner for patients struggling to find a fully matched donor with the rise of Mismatched Unrelated Donor transplants. Charles Loh, CEO, Bone Marrow Donor Programme (BMPD) joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how his programme is leading the way in expanding transplant options and how MMUD transplants are shaping the future of bone marrow

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5:30

Breakfast Bites: So... do you, uh, use too many,...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/26

Um…. so… today, we are…uh… going to be talking about…filler words! You know what these words are. Our favourite “Uhh…” or “Like…” or “You know…” as you stall for time when you’re thinking about what to say to someone. We have all probably been told to cut the filler words. They can make us sound unprepared, less confident, and distracted. But are they all bad? Or could there be a reason our brains love

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8:20

Companies To Watch: 23andMe - HOT or NOT?

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/26

Wouldn’t it be cool to understand where your ancestors may have come from, or maybe even reunite with a long-lost relative with a single spit? But what if that discovery comes with the possibility of your data being breached or sold? Unfortunately for millions of spitters in the US, that might very well be the case for most of them after 23andMe proposed aMay 14 auction for the sale of its assets. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they investigate the downfall of one of the world’s largest

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15:35

Morning Shot: Do you know how to discern a phishing...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/26

During the recent two-week Exercise SG Ready conducted by MINDEF and the Singapore Business Federation, over 30 per cent of the phishing emails were opened, and about 17 per cent of over 4,500 employees clicked on phishing links in emails sent to them. These findings underscore the importance of agencies, businesses, and communities coming together to enhance cyber awareness. So, how challenging is it to discern a phishing email from a legitimate one? On this episode of Morning Shot,Liu Yang,

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5:38

Breakfast Bites: Can vibration plates really help you...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/25

Anyone who's on the weight loss journey is always looking for surefire ways of losing that unnecessary tummy fat. Bold claims being made on TikTok suggest an unlikely hero in vibration plates. Does it sound too good to be true? Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss what's special about these plates and prevailing research about its potential benefits. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: Sean Dong, New York Times Music credit: Pixabay

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8:30

Bigger Pic: Positioning for tariffs; has China's...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/25

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses how investors should position themselves for the coming April 2 reciprocal tariff deadline, as well as whether China's property market has truly hit an inflection point with more signs of stabilization as a growing number of analysts suggest. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:26

Companies To Watch: Why BYD might be in for another...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/25

Returning from an extraordinary 5 day trip to China for a tour into Singapore’s best selling car brand of 2024, Dan Koh is back in the hot seat with Ryan Huang to reminisce his in-depth experience into BYD’s latest innovations and technology. Synonymous with technological innovation and engineering excellence, the focus on BYD comes at a timely period after the Chinese EV giant recently announced yet another stellar set of earnings, proving its dominance in one of the most competitive

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12:10

Mind Your Business: Scaling Content in the Digital Era

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/25

The digital landscape for publishers is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and strategies reshaping how content is created, distributed, and monetized. But as the world moves further into digital commerce, publishers face the challenge of adapting to an increasingly complex ecosystem. Shane Happach, Chief Executive Officer at Coda joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how Coda is helping the world’s leading publishers grow their content, maximize revenue, and navigate the ever-changing

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14:36

Morning Shot: Will Ukraine eventually have any say on...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/25

US and Russian officials have just wrapped up day-long talks, as part of a diplomatic effort that Washington hopes will help pave the way for broader peace negotiations. Among other issues, the talks focused on trying to reach a Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal. However, there was no immediate word on whether an agreement had been hammered out or progress had been made. Earlier, Russia had rejected a proposal by Trump for a full 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, and it has so far agreed only to a

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4:16

Bigger Pic: Markets brace for Apr 2 tariff deadline

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/24

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consultingdiscusses what investors should look out for in the week ahead including macro economic data out of the US and Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:08

Mind Your Business: How SAP is powering Southeast...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/24

Artificial intelligence is transforming businesses worldwide, but for many companies—especially SMEs—adoption still feels out of reach. So how can businesses in Southeast Asia harness AI for real, measurable impact? Verena Siow, President & Managing Director of SAP Southeast Asia joins the Breakfast Show to explore how SAP is making AI adoption accessible, practical, and profitable for companies of all sizes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:06

Morning Shot: What steps can be taken to move South...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/24

More than three weeks after a slew of intense hearings, South Koreans are still awaiting Constitutional Court's deliberation on the motion to impeach South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol. As deliberations drag on, protests have since intensified as hundreds of thousands of South Koreans take to the streets to rally. The decision could help bring an end to the months of political turmoil Yoon unleashed on 3rd Dec 2024, with his failed attempt to place his country under martial law. On

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5:22

Breakfast Bites: Have you ever taken a "hush trip" or...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/23

The workplace is evolving fast, and so is the lingo! On breakfast bites, we’re decoding some of the latest buzzwords that's shaping how we work. We’ve covered rage applying and quiet quitting… but there are already other terms making the rounds now. Let’s see if you know them! Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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8:13

Bigger Pic: What patchy US growth data means for USD

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/21

Joey Chew, Head of Asia FX Research, HSBC discusses why she has revised down her bullishness behind the US dollar, amid the increase in confidence behind other currencies. She also weighs on how the Singapore Dollar and Malaysian Ringgit will fare amid global trade tensions. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:45

Mind Your Business: How Industry 5.0 is reinventing...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/21

Global supply chains are facing unprecedented disruption—from trade tensions and climate challenges to automation and AI-driven transformation. As the world’s manufacturing powerhouse, APAC is at the center of this shift, redefining how businesses navigate uncertainty and build resilience. Dennis Mark, CEO of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation joins the Breakfast Show to explore the future of supply chains, the rise of Industry 5.0, and how businesses are adapting to evolving

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7:35

Breakfast Quiz: Do you know what Google, LEGO, Yahoo!...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/21

When we're tired or bored of writing, we often seek ways to economize on space. This is where our abbreviated friends - acronyms - come to the rescue. Most of us are aware of the common ones out there - think Google, LEGO, BMW and Yahoo! - but do we know what they stand for? Emaad tests Ryan and Audrey on these brand names and more on today's acronyms quiz! Try your luck and see how you fare! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek

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9:50

Eco Money: Is a carbon tax or emissions trading...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/20

With an emissions trading system, the policy involves setting a total cap or limit on carbon emissions, which makes companies switch to low-emission or renewable energy sources. In contrast, a carbon tax establishes a price directly on carbon emissions so that companies are charged a certain amount for every tonne of emissions produced. While some countries have adopted both an ETS and a carbon tax, other countries have chosen to adopt one policy only. But, the question is - which policy can more

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9:47

Bigger Pic: What does the Fed's interest rate hold...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/20

Emaad Akhtar speaks to Daniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Managementabout the potential impact on the Federal Reserve's decision to hold steady on interest rates; why it's not too late to jump on the China equity rally bandwagon; and whether ASEAN markets offer any value to investors in the face of Trump tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:09

Breakfast Bites: Help others, be happy - kindness...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/03/20

How do you define happiness? Is it self-contained or found through helping others? In many cultures around the world, happiness can be found through some of the simplest acts of kindness. On International Happiness Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explore some of these kindness traditions. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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