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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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10:46

Companies To Watch: Will Asia’s favourite holiday app...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/14

Holiday season is in the air, airport queues are growing, and the frantic tapping of Klook users booking last-minute Universal Studios tickets' a scene that many of us are familiar. And right on cue, travel-tech darling Klook has chosen now, November 2025, to file for a U.S. IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, under ticker symbol KLK. Fly with Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they explore how Asia’s ‘experiences super-app’ went from a startup offering discounted attraction tickets, to a

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11:02

Bigger Pic: Investing Where the World Is Moving

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2025/11/14

Stuart Dunbar, Partner, Baillie Gifford explores why long-term thinking is essential at a time when markets chase headlines, and why Asia remains wildly underrepresented in global portfolios. We unpack the region’s powerful shifts, from China’s policy reset to India’s innovation boom, Vietnam’s rise, and Asia’s deepening role in global AI infrastructure. He shares where he sees the most compelling long-term opportunities, what defines true homegrown champions, and how

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16:00

Driving Impact with Renewed Purpose: Fairprice...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/13

At the heart of every community lies a simple goal — to make everyday life a little better. That’s the driving force behind FairPrice Foundation’s renewed purpose to uplift lives and strengthen communities. From helping families access nutritious food to empowering the next generation through education and sustainability, the Foundation is redefining what it means for a business to give back. It’s not just about donations, but about leveraging FairPrice Group’s scale

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11:40

Companies To Watch: Obesity drugs, GLP-1s & pharma’s...

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2025/11/13

Big Pharma just rewrote the rulebook in the obesity-treatment race. Pfizer has won the bidding for Metsera after a showdown with Novo Nordisk. Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar unpack how this US$10 billion move signals a pivot into GLP-1 drugs, why Novo walked away and what it all means for investors tracking the next trillion-dollar health-tech frontier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:51

Breakfast Bites: 10 social media acronyms that are...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/13

If you're an avid user of social media, you'll likely be very familiar with acronyms like IDK (I don't know), BTW (by the way), LMK (let me know) and IYKYK (if you know you know). But don't fret if you're not. The world of short-hand social media communication still flummoxes many. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share 10 of the more common abbreviations that remain in the indecipherable category for these folks. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by

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10:10

Bigger Pic: COP30 and its role in sustainable...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/13

With COP30 underway, governments are looking at how to meet ambitious climate and sustainability targets. But how does this all impact investors? Thomas Höhne-Sparborth. Head of Sustainable Investing at Lombard Odier Investment Managers, shares how these international goals are shaping sustainable investment. Produced and presented by Audrey Siek See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:40

US Markets Wrap: Markets at a Crossroads -...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/13

With the Dow closing above 48,000 for the first time and investors bracing for the U.S. government to finally reopen, markets are preparing for a flood of long-delayed economic data. Damian McIntyre, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at Federated Hermes, breaks down how his team is positioning portfolios amid the uncertainty. We explore whether the market narrative has become too crowded around policy and inflation, how to identify deeper signals hiding beneath the noise, and where cyclical

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16:34

Morning Shot: What’s Taking Shape at COP 30 in Brazil

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/13

As COP 30 unfolds in Belém, Brazil — the gateway to the Amazon — world leaders are marking ten years since the Paris Agreement with a renewed focus on resilience, equity, and climate action that connects to real lives.From the launch of the global “Beat the Heat” initiative to efforts strengthening carbon markets and adaptation finance, the talks are moving from pledges to practical progress. Audrey Tan, Assistant News Editor, The Straits Times and Melissa Low,

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10:11

Bigger Pic: The Rise of Intelligent Investing

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/12

Artificial intelligence is changing the face of wealth management — not by replacing advisers, but by empowering them. From hyper-personalised portfolios to real-time risk analysis, AI is helping investors make sharper, faster, and more data-driven decisions. Amanda Ong, Singapore CEO, Arta Finance discusses how the shift from automation to augmentation is creating a new era of intelligent investing, where technology provides the insight, and humans provide the judgment. Produced/Presented:

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8:22

US Markets Wrap: Blue Chips Rise, Tech Stumbles

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/12

Wall Street closed with a split performance as the Dow Jones surged to a new record, powered by healthcare heavyweights like Merck, Amgen, and Johnson & Johnson, while the Nasdaq slipped amid renewed pressure on AI-linked names. Meanwhile, new ADP data hinted at a cooling labor market, adding another layer of complexity for investors. With Washington inching closer to ending the historic government shutdown, we break down what these market moves say about shifting investor sentiment with Jason

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14:20

Mind Your Business: Building a business that gives

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/12

She left a stable career in government, risked financial ruin, and built a business that now changes hundreds of lives. In this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Lydia Lok, Founder, Curious Thoughts Academy & Curious Thoughts Giving to learn how she risked everything to build a social enterprise that bridges education inequality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:34

Companies To Watch: Is CoreWeave’s AI infrastructure...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/12

CoreWeave burst onto the scene in March 2025 and quickly crossed the US$100 mark on the back of a booming AI demand wave. But after a strong Q3, the stock is slipping thanks to guidance cuts and data-centre delays. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore the upside, the cap-ex risks, and what investors should really be watching before buying into the hype.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:08

Morning Shot: What Singapore’s New Food Targets Mean...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/12

Singapore has dropped its “30 by 30” ambition, the goal of producing 30% of its nutritional needs locally by 2030, and replaced it with revised targets for fibre and protein production by 2035. The shift comes amid farm closures, cost pressures, and a tougher funding climate for the agri-tech sector. Under the new plan, Singapore aims to produce 20% of its fibre needs, such as leafy greens, sprouts and mushrooms and 30% of its protein needs by 2035. Shabana Begum, Correspondent (with a

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5:53

Breakfast Bites: Are you a hoarder? Probably not of...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/11

We often see shows about hoarders who refuse to throw out old DVDs and cassette tapes (what are those?). But now, more and more of us are hoarding something different. How many photos do you have on your phone right now? A few thousand? And what about your email inbox? If the numbers shock you, you might just be a digital hoarder. A local study found that about 7 in 10 office professionals admit to digital hoarding — higher than the global average. Many of us just keep saving “in case we

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10:07

Bigger Pic: Will Air India's financial woes hurt...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/11

Air India has not been having an easy time with its balance sheets lately - a situation made worse by the deadly crash of one of its 787 Dreamliners in Ahmedabad earlier this year. Now, the airline is seeking a US$1.1 billion lifeline from its shareholders, Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines. On the Bigger Picture Shukor Yusof, Founder & Analyst, Endau Analytics, breaks down whether Air India's troubles could hurt SIA's image. Produced and presented by Emaad Akhtar See omnystudio.com/listener for

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6:15

Breakfast Bites: Gamified simulations may be the next...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/11

Assessments pertaining to an individual's industry knowledge, personality traits and interpersonal skills have become the primary means of determining candidate viability in the job interview process. But in some quarters, gamification is being added to the mix to give employers a flavour of what it might actually be like to work with these candidates outside of stellar paper credentials and prepared answers. Emaad and Audrey share some examples on this edition of Breakfast Bites. Presented by

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12:18

Mind Your Business: How to commercialize a Quantum...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/11

What does it take to build a company around a technology most people can’t yet see or touch? After all, quantum technology isn’t science fiction anymore, it’s becoming a business. The Breakfast Show invites Dr Goh Koon Tong, Co-Founder and Chief Technologist of Squareroot8 Technologies to explore the use and commercializing cases of quantum technology, what the business model for a quantum startup looks like, and how companies in Singapore and beyond can start preparing for a

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12:11

Companies To Watch: Can L’Oréal reclaim its glow?

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/11

After a surprise earnings miss and a 7 percent share-price tumble, the world’s largest beauty company is re-writing its playbook. From China’s cautious consumer recovery to a €4 billion luxury deal with Kering that gives it Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga in its fragrance stable, Dan Koh and Audrey Siek unpack how L’Oréal is navigating slower growth, rising competition, and the next big beauty cycle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:40

Morning Shot: What the Best Workplaces in Singapore...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/11

A record 55 organisations have earned a spot on this year’sGreat Place To Work® Singapore Best Workplaces™ list — recognised for building high-trust, people-first cultures. But the latest Insights Report 2025 also highlights a challenge for the wider workforce: only one in five employees in typical workplaces say they trust their leaders. Evelyn Kwek, Managing Director of Great Place To Work ASEAN & ANZ, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack the report’s findings and

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11:08

US Markets Wrap: What the end of the government...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/11/10

After 40 days of gridlock, the U.S. Senate has advanced a funding bill that could finally reopen the government, and Wall Street is cheering. The Nasdaq 100 jumped 2 percent while Treasury yields edged higher, signaling relief after a selloff. Meanwhile, Warren Buffett’s farewell letter struck a tone of patience, with Berkshire Hathaway sitting on more than US $300 billion in cash. Dan Koh speaks with Fabien Yip, Market Analyst at IG, about what the possible end of the shutdown means for

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