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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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6:28

Breakfast Bites: Would you be a "meal buddy" or queue...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/03

Office work? Forget it! From queueing for concert tickets to being hired as a meal buddy or even a “rent-a-date,” non-mainstream jobs are on the rise as Gen Z gets creative in a changing job market. As AI and automation reshape entry-level work, we explore how "unconventional" gigs are becoming a new hustle! 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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9:46

Companies To Watch: SanDisk shares soar as AI demand...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/03

SanDisk has been one of the market’s hottest stocks as demand for AI infrastructure and data centre storage surges. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down its blowout earnings, bullish outlook, and why memory pricing power is driving the rally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:47

Breakfast Bites: Career gaps - Are they no longer taboo?

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2026/02/03

Would you dare to step away from work for a year... or longer? From burnout and reskilling to caregiving, career breaks are becoming more common and more accepted in Singapore. Audrey and Ryan unpack why the stigma around career gaps is fading, what employers really think today, and how to turn time away from work into a strength, not a setback. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of

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10:12

Morning Shot: Is Your Business Actually Ready for...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/03

As Singapore runs Exercise SG Ready 2026, businesses are being asked to confront a different kind of risk. Not dramatic crises, but prolonged power outages and degraded digital connectivity that can quietly disrupt everyday operations. For organisations that rely heavily on digital tools and real-time systems, even short disruptions can expose assumptions that aren’t always visible. So why does this matter for business leaders and teams here in Singapore? Mr Suhaimi Zainul-Abidin, CEO of

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9:03

Bigger Pic: After the Gold Shock, Where Now for...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/02

Gold has suffered its sharpest fall in decades, with silver and copper also sliding in a violent reversal that has rattled metals markets. Is this simply a positioning shakeout, or a deeper signal that shifting US rate expectations and a stronger dollar are reshaping the investment landscape? Martin Hennecke, Head of Asia and Middle East Investment Advisory at St. James’s Place, shares what the gold plunge says about real rates, the Fed outlook, and gold’s role in portfolios. We also

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2:25

Work Smart: Why It’s Hard to Say No at Work

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/02

Ever said yes at work and regretted it almost immediately? You’re not alone. Research shows we’re wired to agree to requests, even when it costs us focus and energy. In this episode, we unpack why saying no feels so uncomfortable and why it doesn’t actually make you look difficult. Plus, one simple, research-backed way to stop saying yes automatically.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:05

Breakfast Bites: Is it OK to take money from your...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/02

Is it really wrong to accept financial help from your parents once you’re a working adult? From housing and cars to childcare and cost-of-living pressures, Audrey and Ryan dive into why parental support is still common in Singapore and globally, and how to think about it without guilt, pride, or blind dependency. 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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11:06

Mind Your Business: How Dearborn turned breakfast...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/02

Granola may look simple, but building a business around it isn’t. The Breakfast Show invitesChristopher Kong, co-founder of Dearborn, to discuss what he’s seeing in modern eating habits, and the realities of running a small-batch food brand in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:01

Companies To Watch: Adidas earnings highlight growing...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/02

Adidas reported strong earnings with record revenue and rising profits, reinforcing its turnaround momentum.Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down what drove the results, how buybacks signal confidence, and how Adidas currently compares with Nike in the global sportswear race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:52

Morning Shot: What Companies Get Wrong in a PR Crisis

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/02/02

When organisations face a reputational crisis, the pressure to respond is immediate but the right response is rarely obvious. Leaders must weigh incomplete information, competing stakeholder expectations and long-term trust, often in real time. Lars Voedisch, Founder & Group CEO of PRecious Communications, and Meilin Wong, Partner and CEO at Milk & Honey PR join the Breakfast Show to unpack how companies navigate a PR crisis in practice, from the first internal decisions that shape outcomes

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5:57

Breakfast Bites: Is "digital masculinity" content...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/01/30

Teenage boys are being increasingly exposed to content about "digital masculinity," acording to a recent survey. This includes posts about fighting, building muscles and making money, resulting in lower self-esteem, loneliness and suppression of feelings. What can parents do about it? Emaad, Ryan and Audrey reveal what the experts are saying. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented

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7:23

Bigger Pic: Asia Currencies in a Shifting Dollar World

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/01/30

Global currency markets begin 2026 with renewed volatility as rate expectations shift and HSBC sees the US dollar entering a softer phase. Joey Chew, Head of Asia FX Research at HSBC, shares which G10 currencies could outperform, how Asian currencies navigate low yields and policy management, what China’s FX stance means for the region, and how the Singapore dollar fits into the picture. The conversation also explores gold’s rising role, asking whether it is acting as a hedge, a currency

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8:50

US Markets Wrap: Dollars, Data and Deals

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/01/30

Daniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management breaks down the Fed’s rate decision, the dollar outlook, and where equities, Asian markets and gold could move next. He looks at how AI spending by tech giants is reshaping opportunities and which sectors and regions are set to outperform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:57

Breakfast Quiz: January markets, headlines and a...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/01/30

It’s the last Friday of the month, which means it’s time to put your news knowledge to the test! From market trends to global politics and even a bit of celebrity drama, this quiz wraps up the stories that shaped the month. Play along with Ryan, Audrey and Emaad and see how closely you’ve been following the headlines! Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community

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10:52

Companies To Watch: Meta’s earnings beat shows why...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/01/30

Strong revenue growth and profits pushed Meta back into the spotlight.Dan Koh and Ryan Huang look at how advertising, AI investment and scale continue to power Meta’s business, and what could move the stock next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:49

Mind Your Business: How luxury hospitality is...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/01/30

Luxury hospitality is evolving, shaped by shifting guest expectations, cultural relevance, and the need for deeper connection. On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show invites William Haandrikman, Managing Director of Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford, as they explore how culture, curation, experience design and people-led delivery are reshaping the industry, and what entrepreneurs across sectors can learn about positioning, relevance and long-term differentiation.See

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9:42

Morning Shot: AI Is Everywhere — So Why Hasn’t Work...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/01/30

AI tools are now part of everyday work across Asia-Pacific. But while usage has surged, the way organisations operate has been slower to shift. Research from Boston Consulting Group shows that78 per cent of employees in APAC use AI weekly, yet only about 39 per cent say they spend any of the time saved on more strategic work, suggesting most AI use is still focused on doing the same tasks faster, rather than doing work differently. Christopher Cai, Co-Head of AngelHack Dev Labs, joins the Breakfast

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9:05

Companies To Watch: ST Engineering shines as contract...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/01/29

Singapore engineering giant ST Engineering reported record contract wins, reinforcing confidence in its long-term growth outlook. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explain where the demand is coming from and how it supports future earnings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:09

Mind Your Business: Why some gyms survive while other...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/01/29

With gyms on nearly every corner, Singapore’s fitness industry is one of the toughest to crack. On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show invites Benson Poh, Founder, Vigeo Personal Training as he breaks down the behind-the-scenes realities of running Vigeo Personal Training, including upfront investment decisions, ongoing costs, and why personal training can be more sustainable than mass-market gyms in a saturated market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:26

Bigger Pic: Understanding "catalytic capital" and its...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/01/29

Venture capital isn’t the only way to scale innovation. We sit down with Ryan Tan,Head of Catalytic Capital for Climate & Health (C3H) at Temasek Trustto unpack catalytic capital, why climate and health must be tackled together, and how startups in Asia can position themselves for this kind of long-term, impact-first investment. Produced and presented by Audrey SiekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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