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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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10:28

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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12:17

Mind Your Business: Meet the Unsung Heroes Who Keep...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/11

As Singapore marks its 60th birthday, the My Community Festival is turning the spotlight on the country’s “unsung economic heroes” — the hawkers, craftsmen, farmers, and family-run businesses who keep our cultural and economic fabric alive. Kwek Li Yong, Co-founder and Executive Director of My Community, joins the Breakfast Show to share how these everyday players in Singapore’s cultural economy are adapting to modern challenges, and why supporting them matters now more

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6:34

Breakfast Bites: How well do you know the lyrics to...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/10

As the SG60 weekend winds down, our minds are probably still on the NDP concert that was filled with our most familiar tunes we have been singing for decades. No, we don't mean our National Anthem, but our mainstay national day songs we listen to and sing in unison every year. Can Singapore count on you to know these lyrics? Are we One People, One Nation, One Singapore? Let's play "finish the lyric"! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo

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7:28

Bigger Pic: Singapore banks post mixed Q2 report cards

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/08

Singapore's big 3 banks are bracing for macroeconomic uncertainty following mixed quarterly results. DBS outperformed its peers in Q2, helping its share prices hit new highs. On the other hand, OCBC and UOB missed expectations. With tariff headwinds on the horizon, what does the rest of the year hold? Danny Khoo, Head of Sales Trading, SAXO Singapore shares more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:41

US Markets Wrap: Markets continue to push through...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/08

David Abella, Director of Investments, GoalVest reviews how much momentum is behind the recent marke run, againstwall of worries -including: a rich S&P 500 valuation of 22.2X, relatively high tariffs that are now in force (which can cause stagflation), and continued tariff uncertainly especially with China, India, Mexico, and Canada. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image: Pete Linforth from PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:24

Breakfast Quiz: National Day special! How well do you...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/08

This edition of the Breakfast Quiz has a special, 60-year-old ring to it. National Day is nearly upon us, and as Singapore celebrates a milestone year in its history, Emaad tests Ryan and Audrey on how well they know our little red dot, all the way from the 1960s to the present day! Play along in the SG60 spirit! Happy birthday Singapore! 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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10:59

Mind Your Business: The future of SME funding and...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/08

For many entrepreneurs, failure is the beginning—not the end. Jack Yang’s story begins with personal hardship and early business loss, but evolves into a mission to empower SMEs with the right tools, governance, and funding strategies. The Breakfast Show sits down withJack Yang to unpack his journey, his work across JYSigma and GTH Asia, and how he’s helping businesses rise through discipline, data, and deep-rooted impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:56

US Markets Wrap: Keep an eye on market breadth

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/07

Frank Cappelleri,Founder and President, CappThesis discusses what the fundamentals and technicals are indicating about market momentum. He also shares how he is approaching investing in energy and gold, against the tariff environment. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:52

Breakfast Bites: Unpacking the Tiktok trend - is...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/08/07

How much fibre doyou eat in a day?We’re digging into the latest health trend that’s blowing up on social media: it’s called "Fibremaxxing", and TikTokers are loading up on fibre of all kinds.... all in the name of digestive health. But it’s not just about getting the daily recommended amount, but sometimes going way beyond it. Is this just another wellness fad, or is there something to it? Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by

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