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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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5:39

Breakfast Bites: Do you know the origins of the...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/02

October 2nd is designated as World Peace Day by the Soka Gakkai, a global Buddhist movement. The day serves as a wonderful reminder to promote harmonious relationships between friends, loved ones, and nation-states. One of the most effective ways cultures and traditions have depicted peace is through universally recognized symbols, such as the olive branch, dove, V-hand signal and rainbow. But do you know the origins of these peace symbols? Listen in to this edition of Breakfast Bites to find out!

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14:52

Mind Your Business: Rewinding the future of TV

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/02

In the U.S., streaming has overtaken broadcast and cable for the first time. But Asia tells a different story. Pay-TV here is still projected to grow from US$63.8 billion in 2024 to more than US$71 billion by 2033, with millions of households in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and even Singapore sticking with curated channels. On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show invites Avi Himatsinghani, Founder and CEO of Rewind Networks to find out how a Singapore-headquartered company built a regional presence

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9:41

Bigger Pic: Fast cars, smooth skin? Find out how F1...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/02

Elemis has joined forces with the Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team as their official skincare partner, bringing high-performance beauty to the high-octane world of racing. This partnership is redefining brand innovation and engaging F1’s growing female fanbase. Amy Mansell, Chief Global Partnerships Officer at Elemis, takes us behind the scenes to reveal how two seemingly different worlds can come together in style, speed, and strategy. Produced and Presented by Audrey SiekSee

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12:04

Companies To Watch: Are Nike’s earnings a sign...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/02

With revenue steady but net income falling sharply, Nike’s results raise a big question: is consumer demand holding up, or starting to crack? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they explore the bullish case for a brand-led recovery and the bearish view of fading consumer power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:42

Bigger Pic: STI at record highs - what it means for...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/01

The Straits Times Index has surged to new highs recently, sparking fresh interest from investors at home and abroad. What’s driving this rally, and how well does the STI still reflect Singapore’s evolving economy? Miko Huang, Manager of Equity Index Product Management Asia at FTSE Russell, and Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at SGX, unpack the forces behind the index’s performance, its changing composition, and what it means for retail and institutional investors. From sector shifts

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11:01

Companies To Watch: Could Etsy’s OpenAI partnership...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/01

Etsy’s shares spiked after announcing two bold moves: a switch from Nasdaq to the NYSE, and a first-of-its-kind integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT that lets users shop directly in chat. Bulls say this could be a game-changer for growth and visibility, while bears warn fundamentals and competition haven’t changed. Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they break down the case on both sides for investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:02

Breakfast Bites: Is quitting always bad, or is there...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/01

"If at first you don't succeed, try again." "Winners never quit and quitters never win." We have a lot to say about quitting something... that it’s like a failure, that you didn’t stick it out, and you didn’t try hard enough. But maybe there is a right time to drop something. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about the power of knowing when to walk away, and the signs psychologists say to watch out for. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited

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11:26

Morning Shot: Making Sense of Singapore’s Freelance...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/01

Singapore draws a firm line on freelance work. Foreigners need valid passes to take on physical gigs like food delivery, private hire driving or on-site photography, whereas the lines are more blurred for firms hiring overseas talent for remote jobs such as coding, design and content creation. The approach has sparked debate over fairness, competition, and how Singapore can protect local livelihoods while staying open to global expertise. Dr. Clara Lee, Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy

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6:26

Bigger Pic: APAC travellers flocking to domestic...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/30

APAC travellers haven't held back when it comes to making overseas trips in 2025. And the proof is in the pudding. Data from Booking.com revealed some interesting patterns, including a greater interest in exploring domestic destinations and the rise in intra-regional travel. Laura Houldsworth, Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, Booking.comexplains these findings and more. Produced & Presented by: Emaad AkhtarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:49

Mind Your Business: Building restaurants in a brutal...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/30

In 2024, more than 3,000 F&B outlets shut down in Singapore, yet new ones keep opening. Is this oversaturation, or survival of the fittest? The Breakfast Show speaks with Leo Pang, Special Projects Manager, The Fat Sparrow & Daydream Desserts about the realities of running restaurants in today’s climate, from balancing quality with affordability to staying relevant in a fast-changing dining scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:45

Companies To Watch: Sony Financial Group offers fresh...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/30

After soaring more than 30% on its Tokyo debut, Sony Financial Group is one of the hottest new listings in Asia. But is it just IPO buzz, or a long-term play for investors? Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they find out why Sony decided on a spin-off of its banking and insurance arm, how investors should think about this new stock, and what it signals for Japan’s corporate landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:45

Morning Shot: Laid Off, What Next?

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/30

The recent retrenchments at Agoda have stirred debate after clauses in its severance terms drew criticism from unions and the Ministry of Manpower. The saga highlights bigger questions facing workers in Singapore: What should employees expect in a layoff, what rights do they retain, and where are the boundaries of employer obligations? So how are severance agreements usually structured, what recourse exists if workers feel pressured, and should Singapore move towards stronger legal protections on

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9:36

Bigger Pic: Shutdown Jitters, Tariffs, and Asia...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/29

As Washington edges closer to a government shutdown, contradictory signals in the US economy are keeping investors on edge, from a cooling labor market to resilient growth and consumption. Meanwhile, Trump’s tariffs remain unpredictable but markets seem largely unfazed. Mel Siew, Portfolio Manager for Asia Public Credit at Muzinich & Co, also examines how China’s Golden Week may reveal consumer strength, why EM and Asian credit are seeing strong inflows, and where opportunities are

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5:15

Breakfast Bites: Friends or Clients? Navigating...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/29

We’ve all been there: an old friend suddenly pops back into your life, and you’re excited to reconnect… until you realize they’re now an insurance agent, life coach, or some other professional, and you’re the target of a pitch. In this episode ofBreakfast Bites, we explore the delicate balance between supporting a friend and protecting your wallet, with practical tips on how to handle these tricky “friend-or-client” moments without making things weird.

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12:31

Companies To Watch: Starbucks’ billion-dollar reset

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/29

Starbucks has dominated for decades, but consumer habits are shifting and smaller cafés are stealing time and traffic. Add in layoffs and closures, and the world’s biggest coffee chain is suddenly on the defensive. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they digest the latest on the coffee chain’s restructuring plan, shifting consumer trends and what it all means for global investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:53

Mind Your Business: Building a business on brainpower

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/29

The bottleneck in education isn’t content, it’s capacity. Attention spans are shrinking, working memory is under strain, and technology risks eroding the very skills students need to succeed. The Breakfast Show speaks with Hoa Ly, Co-founder and CEO of Nuroe about building a venture that brings science out of the lab and into family life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:54

Breakfast Special: Bridging the AI Gap - Why Boards...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/29

AI is now at the top of the agenda for many boards across Asia, but turning those investments into business value has proven far harder than expected. Egon Zehnder’s latest CIO survey shows 60% of Asian boards prioritise AI, yet most organisations still struggle to scale projects or see real returns. So what explains this gap between ambition and outcomes? What kind of leadership do companies actually need to unlock AI’s potential, and how might the answer differ in Southeast

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14:37

Mind Your Business: Building a business in the long kang

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/26

Most of us in Singapore don’t think twice about the longkang, until it floods. And we rarely think about the people who keep them clear, even though their work keeps our city safe from floods, pests, and disease. Too often, these essential jobs are stigmatised, seen as “less meaningful” or “less dignified.” The Breakfast Show invites Shaik Nifael, Founder, Jetters Incz to share how he built a company in one of Singapore’s least glamorous industries and turned it

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10:56

Bigger Pic: Asia Buys Asia - Harnessing Local Savings...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/26

Asia’s financial markets are undergoing a quiet revolution. Instead of relying on global capital, more Asian households and institutions are now channeling their vast savings into local investments. HSBC calls this the Asia Buys Asia mega-trend - one that could reshape financial resilience, investment flows, and the role of Asia in global markets. Herald van der Linde, Head of Equity Strategy for Asia Pacific at HSBC shares what this means for investment opportunities. Produced/Presented: Ryan

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6:38

Breakfast Quiz: Think you know the top headlines of...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/26

How closely were you following the news this month? September was undoubtedly a busy time: we saw a slew of global and local headlines from a big shakeup of the US's HB-1 visas, to Charlie Kirk's high profile assassination and Singapore's parliamentary debates. Play along and let us know how well you do! 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 contributorsSee

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