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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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10:14

Companies To Watch: What Cathay Cineplexes closure...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/02

After 70 years of date nights, family outings, and blockbuster premieres, the lights have gone out at Cathay Cineplexes. Once a cultural icon, the chain is now shuttered for good, dragged down by debt, landlords, and the unstoppable rise of streaming. Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they trace Cathay’s final act, the financial struggles of its parent mm2 Asia, and what this means for the future of moviegoing in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:38

Mind Your Business: How Pollisum is modernising...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/02

Singapore’s skyline is shaped by cranes, silently powering the city’s infrastructure. Behind these machines is an industry that is competitive, traditional, and in need of innovation. Pollisum Group, founded in 1984, has been part of this backbone for decades. Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Chris Ang, CEO of Pollisum Group to discuss how he transformed a family business, modernised operations, navigated a competitive industry, and is shaping the future of heavy-lifting in

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6:28

Breakfast Bites: "You've gained weight!" - Is it ever...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/01

A woman in Singapore shared a video on Reddit about an older stranger who told her in Chinese "you’re pretty, but fat” while she was buying fishball noodles. She just laughed it off and called it the funniest part of her day; but this has also sparked a debate on whether it is ever acceptable to comment on someone’s weight and appearance. In many parts of Asia, blunt comments are a cultural norm; but is this a good reminder that maybe some comments should be kept to yourself?

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4:59

Breakfast Bites: Here's what your handwriting style...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/01

When was the last time you penned a letter to a friend or loved one, or anyone for that matter? In this predominantly digital age, the art of authentic letter writing has been lost on many. And that means fewer occurrences of seeing cool handwriting styles. On World Letter Writing Day, we dive into what your handwriting style may indicate about your personality! Maybe it'll rekindle a flame to put pen to paper! Have a listen! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad

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6:37

Bigger Pic: Markets on Edge - Indonesia Unrest and...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/01

Political risk is back on the radar in Southeast Asia. Intensifying protests in Indonesia have rattled investor confidence in one of the region’s biggest emerging markets. We’ll unpack how this instability is reverberating through equities, currencies, and investor sentiment. At the same time, all eyes turn to the U.S., where this week’s jobs report could anchor expectations for the Fed’s September policy decision. Oriano Lizza, Sales Trader, CMC Markets Singapore breaks down

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14:43

Mind Your Business: AXS and the art of scaling...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/01

When you swipe a card or tap an app to pay your bills, chances are AXS is behind it. What started as a simple bill-payment kiosk has grown into one of ASEAN’s leading fintech companies. The Breakfast Show invites Jeffrey Goh, Group CEO & Executive Director, AXS Pte Ltd to uncover how he scaled the business, navigated challenges, and redefined digital payments in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:22

Companies To Watch: Spotify vs. Meta - Dan and Ryan’s...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/09/01

It’s Spotify versus Meta, Dan Koh versus Ryan Huang, and two months of stock suspense. Who rode the market waves better? From shocking earnings twists to AI surprises and user growth stories, tune in to find out who claimed the crown in this friendly but fierce stock battle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:15

Bigger Pic: Investing Together - eToro’s Vision for Asia

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/29

In Singapore’s crowded investment platform space, standing out takes more than just low fees or a slick interface. Yaki Razmovich, Managing Director of eToro Singapore and Asia, discusses how the platform is redefining what it means to invest in a connected world. We look at the rise of social investing and the distinct habits of Asian retail investors, to the technologies set to reshape the next wave of fintech. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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14:39

Mind Your Business: The entrepreneur behind Asia’s...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/29

Every September, Singapore transforms into a playground of speed, spectacle, and culture. But before the engines roar for Formula 1, another stage sets the tone, a festival where music, gaming, sports, and entertainment collide, where ideas spark, careers launch, and moments become legendary. On this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show goes behind the scenes withJasper Donat, CEO and co-founder of Branded, to explore 20 years of Asia’s most influential creative platforms, and

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10:01

Companies To Watch: China’s Nvidia? Spotlight on...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/29

In the midst of Nvidia’s latest earnings and the global AI boom, a new contender is making waves in China. Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar dive into the story of Cambricon Technologies, a homegrown AI chipmaker challenging international giants. From meteoric revenue growth to partnerships with Tencent and ByteDance, they explore how Cambricon is carving its place in the high-stakes AI market, the investment potential, and what it means for investors and tech enthusiasts alike.See

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6:44

Breakfast Quiz: That's a wrap for August 2025! How...

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2025/08/28

Another month has come and gone! From Singapore’s SG60 celebrations to Taylor Swift’s engagement and even the surprising Johor quakes, August 2025 was packed with big headlines. Have you been following the news? Let’s see how well you know this month’s big topics. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:55

Breakfast Bites: Eat what you want, pay what you can...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/28

"Eat what you want, pay what you can." Several times a year, a restaurant in Mexico City applies this principle for its patrons to ensure that its Michelin-starred dishes are available even to those who wouldn't otherwise have been able to afford them. Listen in to Breakfast Bites to find out more! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Dan Koh Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener

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8:47

Bigger Pic: The real currency in marketing is…...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/28

A report from impact.com and Cube Asia shows that micro and nano influencers are steadily earning consumer trust, even as bigger creators face skepticism across Southeast Asia. These smaller-scale voices are emerging as powerful partners for brands that want genuine, measurable connections. Adam Furness, Managing Director for APAC at impact.com, unpacks how these shifts are reshaping the rules of marketing. Produced and presented by Audrey SiekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:05

KPMG - Be in Front: People - At the Heart of...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/28

In this episode of Be In Front, a special series in partnership with KPMG in Singapore, we explore how people are the true differentiator for businesses navigating change. Shelley Chan, Partner of People, Performance and Culture at KPMG in Singapore, shares her journey from Edinburgh to Singapore, and how saying “yes” to opportunities shaped her global perspective. She discusses what agility looks like in practice, how to balance breadth with depth in talent development, and why putting

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9:35

Companies To Watch: Weight loss but profits up with...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/28

Obesity treatments are evolving, and one pharmaceutical giant is making headlines with a tiny but mighty pill. Eli Lilly, a company with over 140 years of history in innovation, is stepping into uncharted territory with its oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug, orforglipron—a potential game-changer in a market dominated by injectables. Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they tear down the story behind the company, the science behind orforglipron, and what it means for investors and the future of

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7:55

Bigger Pic: China’s Market Rally: Boom or Bust?

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/27

Despite mounting pressure from US tariffs and a lingering property crisis, Chinese stocks are on a tear. In the past month alone, onshore equities have surged by nearly a trillion dollars in value. The Shanghai Composite has reached a decade-high and the CSI 300 has moved into bull market territory. Behind the market’s exuberance, economic indicators such as weak consumption, falling home prices, and sluggish inflation are flashing warning signs. Vasu Menon, Managing Director of Investment

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13:58

Mind Your Business: The startup that wants to end...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/27

With rents soaring and remote work on the rise, young adults in Singapore are paying more but often getting less. In fact A 2023 McKinsey study found that one in three Gen Z and Millennial adults report feeling always or often lonely. In this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show invites Casa Mia Coliving co-founders, Eugenio Ferrante and Ahmed Nizar, who are rethinking housing by focusing on something often overlooked: belonging. From their psychology-based housemate matching to simple

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12:24

Morning Shot: Fires at home - Protecting Lives, Homes...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/27

Fatal fires in Singapore are on the rise, with at least eight deaths reported so far this year. From faulty batteries to kitchen accidents, the risks are varied and often overlooked until tragedy strikes. But beyond knowing how to react in an emergency, another question looms: what happens if your home, or your neighbour’s, is damaged in a fire? David Sun, Crime Correspondent at The Straits Times & Justin Chan, Managing Partner, Justin Chan Chambers LLP join the Breakfast Show to unpack

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6:16

Breakfast Bites: Be honest... have you lied on your...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/26

Fluent in French? Proficient in Excel? When it comes to our CVs, everyone’s added a little polish, right? The hope is always that it won’t come up or they won’t put you to the test... but asurvey by FlexJobs found that 1 in 3 workers admit to lying on their résumés. The Breakfast Show chats about the most common fibs, and what to do instead! Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit:

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9:22

Companies To Watch: Should investors buy into the new...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/26

Not too long ago, the crown jewel of Southeast Asia’s markets was a bank. DBS symbolised stability, trust, and the financial backbone of Singapore. But today, that story is changing. Sea Group, the tech giant behind Shopee, Garena, and SeaMoney, has just overtaken DBS to become Southeast Asia’s most valuable publicly traded company. This isn’t just a shuffle on the leaderboard. It’s a symbol of something bigger: the digital economy in Southeast Asia isn’t just catching

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