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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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9:24

US Markets Wrap: When AI Becomes the Market’s Biggest...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/13

Wall Street tumbled as investors shifted from cheering AI’s promise to fearing its disruption, with the Dow plunging 670 points and tech and software stocks extending steep losses. From financials to freight and real estate, concerns over job losses and squeezed profit margins rattled sentiment, even as some strategists argue the selloff may be overdone. Brenda Vingiello, Chief Investment Officer, Sand Hill Global Advisors unpack the volatility, defensive rotation into staples, and what the

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16:34

Budget 2026: From Caution to Confidence - Can SMEs...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/13

In the wake of Singapore’s latest Budget, attention is turning to what the measures will mean where it matters on the ground for small and medium-sized enterprises. From cost pressures and manpower constraints to AI adoption and overseas expansion, are businesses feeling reassured… or still wary about the road ahead? We take the pulse of SME sentiment with: Chen Ze Ling, Group Head of Corporate and SME Banking at DBS Eric Sim, Founder of Institute of Life Toh Ting Feng, CEO and

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16:10

Budget 2026: Relief, Reform, and a Reset for Growth

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/13

Budget 2026 was delivered yesterday against a backdrop of moderating growth and rising global uncertainty. The speech spanned business tax rebates, enhanced overseas expansion support, labour market adjustments, artificial intelligence initiatives, capital market funding, and more calibrated household support. This episode of Morning Shot breaks down what stood out from the announcements, from the signal being sent to Singapore firms, to the shift in tone around household relief, and the structural

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10:45

Bigger Pic: Can Budget 2026 push Singapore stocks...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/13

The STI has just crossed 5,000 for the first time, and Budget 2026 may be adding fresh fuel to the rally. From a S$1.5 billion boost to deepen equity participation, to a new National AI Council and fresh consumer support, the policy signals are clear. Dan Koh speaks with Sarah Jane Mahmud, Senior Industry Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence to break down the real winners, the overlooked sectors, and whether Singapore stocks can sustain their record run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:33

Companies To Watch: Sheng Siong slides after OCBC...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/13

Sheng Siong is back in focus after OCBC downgraded the supermarket operator to “hold”, citing stretched valuations following a strong 2025 rally. Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar examine whether fundamentals justify the premium pricing, how Budget 2026’s CDC vouchers could help stabilise demand, and what investors should monitor next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:35

Breakfast Bites: Great female inventions throughout...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/13

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share some of the greatest female inventions across history! Think paper coffee filters, the foot-pedal trashcan, disposable diapers and frozen pizza! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:55

Bigger Pic: Will 2026 be a turning point for the...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/12

Singapore’s industrial sector may not make splashy headlines, but it powers everything from semiconductors to AI infrastructure. Despite global trade tensions and rising supply, the market has held firm in 2025 — so how durable is that resilience? We speak with Dr Chua Yang Liang, Head of Research & Consultancy for Southeast Asia at JLLabout where the real opportunities and risks lie, and what to watch as Budget 2026 approaches. Produced and presented by Audrey SiekSee

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16:33

Mind Your Business: Building a hawker business from...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/12

As fewer young people enter the hawker trade, some are finding new meaning in old paths. On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Reuben Koh, Founder of The Reverie, about modernising a hawker business, balancing passion with practicality, and what small food operators need to survive and grow in Singapore today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:00

Companies To Watch: CapitaLand Investment profit...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/12

CapitaLand Investment reported a sharp 70% drop in full-year net profit after significant revaluation losses from its China portfolio weighed on earnings. While headline results disappointed, operating profit and fee income remained resilient as the group continues shifting toward an asset-light, recurring revenue model. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unpack what drove the weakness, how the dividend held up, and what investors should watch next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:44

Budget 2026: What Should Singaporeans Be Listening For?

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/12

Singapore’s economy has closed the past fiscal year on a strong note, but many households are still navigating cost pressures, job uncertainty and a rapidly shifting global environment. As Budget 2026 is unveiled later today — the first of the new political term — expectations are high. Will the focus be on extending cost-of-living support, strengthening job security in an AI-driven economy, or rebuilding fiscal buffers for future shocks? Dr. Reuben Ng, Behavioural and Data

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7:11

Breakfast Bites: The great 'Ang Bao' debate - How...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/12

As Chinese New Year is just around the corner, we dive into the annual ang bao arithmetic! How much should we give nowadays? Do we think about “equalising” between families? Plus, in a world where more adults stay single longer, when is it time to retire from collecting red packets? It’s tradition, budgeting, and a little family politics... all in one festive conversation! Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo

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10:32

Bigger Pic: Singapore’s Growth Surge Before CNY,...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/11

Singapore heads into Chinese New Year on a festive high, with Q4 2025 GDP expanding nearly 7% year on year and full-year growth beating expectations. However, beneath the headline numbers, questions remain about how much of the surge was powered by AI-driven external demand versus genuine domestic strength. Song Seng Wun, Economic Advisor at SDAX, unpacks the drivers behind the upgrade, the risks and upside factors shaping MTI’s 2% to 4% growth forecast for 2026, and how vulnerable

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17:37

Mind Your Business: hue and the business of making...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/11

Mood wellness is becoming part of everyday life, but turning science-backed benefits into products consumers actually enjoy is no small feat. On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Sophian Abdul Rahman and Shaneika Ong of Hue about building a new wellness category through snackable formats, research-driven product development, brand trust, and scaling across Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:32

Companies To Watch: Advantest rallies on Japan’s...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/11

Japan’s market surged after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide election win, reigniting a “Takaichi trade” that lifted tech and semiconductor-linked names. One standout was Advantest, the chip-testing equipment giant, which has also been delivering strong fundamentals as AI data-centre spending drives demand for advanced chip testing. In this episode, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unpack why the election mattered for markets, what Advantest just reported, the latest guidance

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11:59

Budget 2026: Can Budget 2026 Save Singapore’s F&B...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/11

As Budget 2026 approaches, Singapore’s dining and hospitality industry is warning that many of the pressures facing operators may be structural rather than temporary. Volatile rentals, rising manpower costs and persistent labour shortages are making it harder for businesses to plan ahead, invest and stay viable in an increasingly crowded market. Andrew Chan, Vice President of the Management Committee at the Restaurant Association of Singapore, joins the Breakfast Show to explain why the

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5:58

Bigger Pic: Where are we traveling this Lunar New Year?

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/10

Laura Houldsworth, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Booking.com discusses the factors driving overseas travel during Lunar New Year; why Singaporeans seem increasingly open to long-haul trips during this period; accommodation trends emerging for families traveling together; and why some markets and are staying local while others are going international. Produced & Presented by Emaad AkhtarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:33

Mind Your Business: How Koocester turned curiosity...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/10

A simple question sparked a creator journey that grew into a multi-vertical business. On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Koocester about how curiosity became a platform spanning business, wealth, autos and more, and what he’s learned about entrepreneurship, money and success from speaking to people across the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:41

Companies To Watch: DBS earnings signal the shift...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/10

DBS reported softer earnings as lower interest rates weighed on margins, even as fee income, wealth management and dividends improved. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unpack the results, what drove the profit miss, how investors should read the outlook, and what matters next for Singapore’s biggest bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:39

Morning Shot: Can Singapore Hold Its Edge in an...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/10

As global companies reassess supply chains, geopolitical risk and long-term growth plans, decisions about where to invest are becoming more strategic and more selective. Despite this volatile backdrop, Singapore secured S$14.2 billion in investment commitments in 2025, with nearly S$9 billion in total business expenditure, signalling continued confidence in its role as a hub for high-value activities. Jillian Lim, Executive Vice President at the Economic Development Board, joins the Breakfast Show

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5:52

Breakfast Bites: Adult kids living at home - When is...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/10

With many Singaporeans living at home well into adulthood, the question of money can get awkward fast. Audrey, Ryan and Emaadunpack when adult children should start contributing to household bills — whether it’s rent, utilities, groceries, or something in between — and how families can navigate expectations without turning dinner conversations tense. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit:

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