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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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6:08

Breakfast Bites: Did you know Norwegians are the...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/09

On World Pizza Day, the Breakfast Crew discuss some fun facts about our favourite circular-shaped friends. Who are the world's largest consumers of pizza? What's considered the most expensive one? What is the most bizarre mode of payment for a pizza? All these questions answered on Breakfast Bites! 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

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9:46

Bigger Pic: Singapore’s PMI Pops - Real Momentum or...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/09

Singapore has kicked off 2026 strongly, with the PMI rising to 56.8 in January, marking a year of expansion driven by faster new business and hiring, even as costs stay elevated. That strength contrasts with a tentative global recovery, where manufacturing PMI is just 50.9, while Japan’s post-election policy clarity and improving PMI add a fresh regional tailwind. Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence looks at the the question of whether Singapore’s

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10:50

Mind Your Business: How a second generation founder...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/09

As the beauty and aesthetics industry evolves, legacy businesses face a choice: adapt or fade. On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Sandra Koh of Bio Aesthetic about rebuilding trust through data-backed treatments, restructuring a family business, and redefining what longevity looks like in a changing market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:29

Work Smart: Why Reflection Makes You Better at Your Job

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/09

Pausing to reflect can feel like wasted time in a busy schedule. But your brain doesn’t improve simply by doing more, it improves by noticing patterns and adjusting behaviour. Research on learning and performance shows that reflection plays a critical role in this process. This episode breaks down why reflection matters for workplace learning, and how small, intentional pauses can lead to better decisions and long-term skill development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:52

Companies To Watch: Amazon earnings beat but stock...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/09

Amazon posted strong revenue growth and solid cloud performance in its latest earnings report, but investors were more focused on an aggressive $200 billion capital expenditure plan and softer near-term profit guidance. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the latest results, what the numbers say about AWS and core retail, why the stock fell, and what investors need to watch next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:50

Morning Shot: Japan’s Decisive Vote - What Takaichi’s...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/09

Japan’s voters have spoken — delivering Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful supermajority just four months into her leadership. It comes at a moment when Japanese voters are feeling the strain of rising living costs, markets are uneasy over proposed tax cuts, and the region is watching closely as Tokyo sharpens its stance on defence, China and Taiwan. Dr. Lim Tai Wei, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore, joins the Breakfast

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11:39

Bigger Pic: How investors are rethinking AI...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/06

Markets have turned more selective as volatility returns and investors demand clearer earnings and efficiency. The focus has shifted from big ideas to real-world constraints, from whether AI spending can deliver returns, to whether power and grid infrastructure can keep up, and why healthcare is back on investors’ radar. On The Bigger Picture, Dan Koh speaks with Charu Chanana, Chief Investment Strategist at Saxo about the key themes shaping markets right now and how investors should think

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11:17

Mind Your Business: Building a women’s tailoring...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/06

From investment dressing to the rise of tailored workwear, women’s fashion is evolving alongside shifting consumer expectations. The Breakfast Show invites Frederieke van Doorn, founder of FREY, to discuss business timing, manufacturing challenges, pricing strategy, and how niche brands can stand out in a market dominated by fast fashion and mass production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:13

Companies To Watch: E.L.F Beauty delivers strong...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/06

E.L.F. Beauty posts a standout earnings quarter, raises full-year guidance, and reshapes its future with the billion-dollar acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode brand. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unpack what’s driving performance today and how the Rhode acquisition could influence the next phase of growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:34

Breakfast Quiz: Are you huat or not? Let's test you...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/05

Chinese New Year is almost here, and this week’s breakfast quiz is all about the meanings behind the munchies and traditions. From oranges and bakkwa to lion dances and lo hei, it’s a festive deep dive into wealth, luck, and symbolism. Think you know your CNY facts? Find out in this edition of "Huat or Not"! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee

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7:44

Bigger Pic: Unpacking the state of data centre REITs...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/05

Data centre REITs sit at the heart of digital growth, but rising rates and other risks have tested the sector. Digital Core REIT CEO John Stewart breaks down where the market stands now, what’s stabilising, and what investors should watch heading into 2026. Produced and presented by Audrey SiekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:23

Mind Your Business: How brand collaborations really...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/05

Brand collaborations look simple from the outside, but behind every successful partnership are hard decisions around product fit, operations and execution. On Mind Your Business,the Breakfast Show speaks with Sophia Yeow of Tiaptiap and Amy Bell of Yo-Chi about building brands, expanding into Singapore, and the realities of collaborating well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:15

Companies To Watch: Why Keppel REIT’s DPU dropped and...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/05

Keppel REIT reported a meaningful decline in distribution per unit despite higher income. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang analyse the drivers behind the drop, the impact of acquisitions and dilution, and what income investors should watch next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:09

Breakfast Special: The Recognition Gap - Why...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/05

A recent Randstad survey in Singapore, shows that a lack of recognition or appreciation is among the top three factors discouraging employees across Gen Z, millennials and Gen X. What’s striking is that this dissatisfaction persists even in workplaces that already offer competitive pay and benefits, pointing to a problem that goes beyond compensation. As work becomes more fluid, much of what organisations now depend on is harder to track and easy to overlook. Trevor Yu, Associate Professor at

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6:24

Breakfast Bites: A jar every 2.5 seconds - Unpacking...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/04

A jar sold every 2.5 seconds, 99% brand recognition, and countless copycats... Nutella’s numbers are as rich as its spread! This World Nutella Day episode looks at how it all began, why the world (and Singapore!) oves it, and how Nutella stays winning without flashy ads or constant reinvention. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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8:11

Bigger Pic: What the Nasdaq-SGX Bridge Means for Markets

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/04

As capital markets go global, regulators are rethinking how companies list across borders. Tim Pitrelli, Partner at Cooley, talks aboutthe proposed SGX–Nasdaq regulatory bridge, why a single prospectus could change the calculus for dual listings, and what it means for issuers and investors as the framework moves toward a mid-2026 launch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:10

US Markets Wrap: Tech Selloff and Dollar Signals

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/04

The S&P 500 pulled back as investors rotated out of tech stocks, while the Dow briefly touched a new record. The Nasdaq slipped further with heavy losses among the Magnificent Seven and software names. Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone explores what’s happening in precious metals, with gold and silver stabilizing after a correction and technical factors supporting short-term rebounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:20

Mind Your Business: What this economic cycle is...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/04

As credit conditions tighten and cost pressures remain elevated, Singapore’s SMEs are being tested on more than growth alone. Increasingly, survival is about judgment, discipline and knowing where to invest — and where not to. The Breakfast Show invites Aditya Haripurkar, CEO of HitPay, to unpack how businesses are navigating this tougher environment, what responsible scaling really looks like today, and how SMEs should think about global expansion without overextending themselves.See

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9:35

Companies To Watch: Parkway Life REIT results...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/04

Stable hospital leases and overseas healthcare assets helped Parkway Life REIT deliver steady income growth. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore how its healthcare portfolio supports predictable cash flows and long-term income.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:08

Morning Shot: Inside China’s Military Shake-Up

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/04

China’s military leadership has been under rare and intense scrutiny in recent weeks, following the removal of some of its most senior generals including figures once seen as close to Xi Jinping. While authorities have described the investigations as cases of “serious violations of discipline and law”, messaging from military-linked outlets has stressed zero tolerance for corruption and warned that no rank is beyond reach. As these moves ripple through China’s armed forces,

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