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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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8:17

Breakfast Quiz: We used to put maggots in a top fave...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/15

As we continue to focus on the big milestone of SG60, let's turn to our favourite topic: Food! What makes Singapore special on the culinary front? Audrey quizzes Ryan on some historical facts, plus surprising tidbits about some of our most beloved dishes. Play along! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Dan Koh Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:45

Mind Your Business: From tonic traditions to...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/15

What happens when you take a decades-old wellness brand and give it a bold, modern twist? From herbal tonics passed down through generations to sleek sachets for today’s busy lifestyles, Huiji’s story is one of heritage meeting innovation. Join the Breakfast Showas they sit down with Alex Chow, second-generation owner of Huiji, to uncover how he’s transforming a trusted Traditional Chinese Medicine brand into a modern wellness powerhouse, without losing the roots that made it

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10:03

Companies To Watch: Brewing profits with Carlsberg

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/15

Beer isn’t just for happy hour, it’s big business. And few names are as storied as Carlsberg, the Danish brewing giant with a frothy history and a complex financial story bubbling beneath the surface. From shifting consumer tastes to navigating global markets, Carlsberg’s performance says a lot about the future of the beverage industry. Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek on a pint-sized deep dive into Carlsberg’s stock and business performance, where they pour over the numbers,

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8:47

US Markets Wrap: Buying on dips amid the noise & data...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/15

Jason Britton, Founder and CIO, Reflection Asset Management discusses the whipsaw session where markets initially sold off based on a disappointing Producer Price Index report, but rebounded as investors showed willingness to buy the dip, with the S&P turning positive at the end of the session to squeeze out a new record high for a third day in a row.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:24

US Markets Wrap: Why calls for a jumbo rate cut may...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/14

Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst, eToro discusses how much justification there is for US Treasury Scott Bessent to call for a 50 bps rate cut in September, with a view thatshort-term interest rates should be between 1.5 percentage points and 1.75 percentage points lower than their current level. He weighs whether the Federal Reserve will bow to the rising pressure from the Trump administration. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:18

Bigger Pic: A slice of history - Heritage brand Lana...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/14

As we continue to mark and celebrate SG60, we take a look at the businesses that have grown alongside the nation. Heritage brands aren’t just keepers of tradition; the most successful ones are also innovators, finding fresh ways to stay relevant while staying true to their roots. Jason Kwan, 2nd Generation Owner of Lana Cakes, tells us how hehas been steering Lana Cakes into the future, while ensuring its soul remains intact. Produced, edited and presented by Audrey Siek Photo Credit: ST Photo

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5:48

Breakfast Bites: Why are we so bad at accepting...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/14

How do you think you deal with compliments? Here in Asia, most of us will try to downplay or reject whatever nice things are being said to us -instead of just saying “Thanks,” we’ll mumble something like, “Nah, I didn’t do much.” or “no no”... Audrey and Ryan unpack why this happens, what we can do to compliment others better, but also how to maybe better accept people's praises! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited

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13:39

Mind Your Business: How ZipZap is redefining the way...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/14

In a city where COE prices soar higher than the cars themselves, the dream of ownership is slipping away. But what if driving could be flexible, affordable, and commitment-free? On this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks to Toh Ting Feng, co-founder of GetGo and creator of ZipZap, the subscription service that’s carving out a new lane between renting and owning. They explore how it could change the way Singapore moves, and why the future of driving might not involve

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10:28

Companies To Watch: How Haw Par Corporation is...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/14

If you’ve ever suffered from any form of muscle pain or joint pain, you’ve probably heard of or have used the iconic Tiger Balm ointment known for its magical pain relieving effects. And today, it seems like people are using more of it! That’s after parent company Haw Par Corporation reported an 18.2 percent rise in net profit for its first quarter earnings results. Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they unwrap Haw Par’s latest financial results and find out why the Tiger Balm

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8:14

Bigger Pic: Singapore’s 2025 Outlook: Reading between...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/13

Singapore’s economy has posted a surprisingly strong first half in 2025, with growth driven by a mix of manufacturing, services, and construction - and a rush of exports ahead of looming U.S. tariffs. But with a wide forecast range and trade risks still in play, how should we read the signals for the rest of the year?Barnabas Gan,Group Chief Economist & Head, Market Research, RHB Bank unpacks the numbers, the risks, and the strategies shaping Singapore’s growth outlook

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9:15

US Markets Wrap: Cash-rich & retail flow investors...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/13

Alex Morris, CEO & CIO, F/m Investments explains how the current rally isn’t driven by conviction, but instead it is cash-rich and retail flow investors chasingmomentum, aided by structured products and index flows. He shares why while there are short term momentum wins are to be had, longer term, he prefers diversification to concentration.Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:33

Breakfast Bites: Ready for another holiday? Watch for...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/13

We all know this feeling... booking a vacation thinking you’ve budgetedperfectly, only to get there and get hit with some mysterious “extra charge”. From transaction fees, resort fees and tipping culture, there are quite a few of these hidden fees lurking in popular travel spots. Here are some top ones to bear in mind —so you’re ready for the next vacation! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit:

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13:29

Morning Shot: Behind Singapore’s Workplace Injury Claims

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/13

A recent workplace injury claim involving salad chain Sumo Salad has stirred public debate about whether Singapore’s compensation system is vulnerable to abuse and what protections exist for small business owners. But new figures from the Ministry of Manpower show that 94% of such claims are actually paid out by insurers, not employers. So how does the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA) really work? How are fraudulent claims detected? And what should both employers and workers know before

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13:57

Mind Your Business: How Ember and Ash grew from...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/13

In a marketplace dominated by mass production, Ember & Ash stands out by staying true to its creative roots and emotional storytelling. The Breakfast Show chats with Colette Chan, founder of Ember & Ash, about the evolution of her business, the importance of authentic design, and the lessons learned while building a brand that resonates deeply with families everywhere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:24

Companies To Watch: What Starhub’s acquisition of...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/12

In the latest of the ever evolving telco landscape, Singapore’s second-largest mobile operator Starhub recently announced that it will be taking full ownership of MyRepublic's broadband business! And that comes one day after the years-long speculation of StarHub acquiring M1 from Keppel was invalidated when the asset manager announced its proposed sale of the telco to Simba Telecom. How should investors be digesting news of Starhub’s latest acquisition? And what could this mean for the

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8:11

US Markets Wrap: Markets have potential to grind higher

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/12

Joseph Shaposhnik, founder and CEO of Rainwater Equity zooms in on the positive news from the software industry and AI beneficiaries in the latest earnings season, He discusses why he likes Constellation Software and Microsoft. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:56

Mind Your Business: What happens when a psychologist...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/12

Singapore’s 60-year journey has been a masterclass in adaptability, a trait shared by the innovators shaping its future. Few reflect this better thanJames Leong, who made the leap from organisational psychology to the high-stakes world of proprietary trading. Now CEO of Grasshopper, he has guided the firm from a two-person start-up into a fintech player with regional influence. The Breakfast Show invites James on the show to explore the story behind that bold career shift, the tech-driven

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6:49

Breakfast Bites: Do you have the post-holiday blues?...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/11

It's hard to describe the feeling after a nice vacation... a weird combination of sluggishness, mild dread, and wishing you could rewind to Saturday. Congratulations, you might just have the post-holiday blues. It's something we've all probably experienced, and the "depression" can hit hard. How do we manage it? Is this a feeling that can be avoided? Audrey and Ryan discuss the ways you can "game" your mind and get back to the routine with minimal pain. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang

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9:51

Companies To Watch: The AI company suffering...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/11

It’s a company once touted as a rising star in enterprise artificial intelligence. But all it took was one quarter to change it all for C3.ai - a company that serves a broad global client base in sectors from energy to financial services and healthcare. Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siekas they investigate the ‘catastrophic’ quarter that C3.ai is faced with and what red flags are analysts flagging about the stock today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:22

Bigger Pic: Tariff implications for inflation

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/11

Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord, discusses how much the kicking in of tariffs will figure in this week's inflation reading in the US Consumer Price Index data for July. He looks at how markets are pricing in the expectations, and explains why they continue to hit new highs as well as where to buy on the dips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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