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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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13:13

Mind Your Business: How Lilac Oak changed plant-based...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/30

Before it became one of Singapore’s most beloved plant-based cafés, Lilac Oak began as something smaller, a daughter cooking quietly for her mother. Today, Lilac Oak is known for its soulful food, wholesome community, and a menu that bridges comfort and creativity. The Breakfast Show invites Chloe Lee, Founder & Culinary Director, Lilac Oak to explore how she turned a personal philosophy into a thriving food space, what it means to build a values-led business, and why intention

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12:35

Morning Shot: What if you lost your job tomorrow?

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/30

Singapore’s unemployment rate may be low but behind the numbers are stories of struggle, reinvention, and quiet resilience. As layoffs rise and AI reshapes how people apply for jobs, many Singaporeans are finding that traditional job search tactics are no longer enough. Many are finding that polished résumés and persistence no longer guarantee results. Teo Kai Xiang, journalist at the Straits Times’ Life Desk joins The Breakfast Show to discuss his article titled

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7:24

US Markets Wrap: Investors hit pause amid mixed...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/30

Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro unpacks what the latest earnings - including from Starbucks, Spotify - indicate about the growth outlook for the US economy. He also previews the FOMC's rate decision as the clock counts down towards the August 1st tariff deadline. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:30

Breakfast Bites: Tiktok's "No Makeup First Date"...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/29

If you've ever been on a first date (which I'm sure most of us have), you'd know it can be quite a stressful, nerve-wracking experience. After all, it’s all about putting your best foot — or face — forward. Until now! It’s natural for many to spend time getting ready. So to fight back, there’s a new trend going around on Tiktok called the "no makeup first date" trend. Audrey, Emaad and Ryan talk about their own experiences, and unpacks this latest trend. Presented by

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5:45

Breakfast Bites: Did you know - tigers can survive...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/29

It's International Tiger Day -a wonderful occasion to celebrate the largest member of the cat family! Emaad, Ryan and Audrey dive into some cool facts about our beautifully striped friends, including how long they've been around, their food habits and swimming abilities! Enjoy! 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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9:50

US Markets Wrap: Stocks grind higher amid big week of...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/29

Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, Carson Group looks at the bullish set up for markets this week against a busy backdrop of megacap tech earnings and a FOMC rate decision. He also discusses three recent "worries" that are overdone. Presented/Produced: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:57

Mind Your Business: Why your next CFO might be an...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/29

Once upon a time, running a business meant late nights with spreadsheets, chasing receipts, and hoping your numbers added up. But what if your finance team included an AI that never sleeps; reconciling, forecasting, and advising in real time? The Breakfast Show meets Anigo Cao, APAC COO, ccMonet.ai, the force behind an AI-powered finance platform that’s changing how businesses think about money. Learn how ccMonet.ai is becoming the CFO modern companies didn’t know they needed, until

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12:31

Mind Your Business: Solving the payment puzzle across...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/28

Asia’s payments landscape is booming and getting more complex by the day. From QR codes, real-time bank transfers, BNPL, digital wallets, local rails, customers want them all, and businesses are scrambling to keep up. But what if there was a way to simplify all that complexity under one roof? The Breakfast Show chats with Nakul Kothari, Head of APAC and Middle East, Juspay, who’s helping shape how payment experiences are built, scaled, and localized across APAC and the Middle East

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5:40

Breakfast Bites: Unsolicited advice - the pet peeve...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/27

"Can I make a suggestion?" How do you feel when you receive some unsolicited advice? Or be honest — are you the one handing it out? Some of us just can’t help ourselves. What's up with that? Why do people do it when it has been established that most of us don't enjoy it? Audrey and Ryan talk about a pet peeve that has recently reared its ugly head in our personal lives. These "suggestions" and "tips" range from how to raise kids and what weights to lift at the gym. Presented by Audrey

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7:00

Breakfast Quiz: Time to test your news knowledge for...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/25

It's the final Friday of the month! And that means its time to dig deep into the recesses of your mind to see if you're up to speed with some major news headlines. Play along with Emaad and Ryan and see how you fare for July! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:09

Bigger Pic: MAS consulting on ways to make civil...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/25

Retail investors who suffer losses in the stock market due to market misconduct could soon find it easier to seek civil recourse. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will consult on proposals later this year to strengthen investor protection through the enhancement of avenues to do so. Three areas of focus include enabling the pursuit of legal action, facilitating self-organisation, and providing access to funding. Mak Yuen Teen, Professor (Practice) of Accounting, NUS Business School &

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11:49

Companies To Watch: Can brain tech deliver...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/25

Controlling devices with your mind sounds like sci-fi, until Neuralink made it real. With brain implants now in live human trials and plans to treat paralysis, restore vision, and one day upgrade cognition itself, Elon Musk’s most radical venture is racing to merge mind and machine. Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they exploreNeuralink’s latest breakthroughs, its bold commercial roadmap, and how it aims to scale to 20,000 surgeries a year. They also reveal how investors can tap into

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7:47

Breakfast Bites: Would you pay 8k for a wellness...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/24

On International Self-Care Day, Emaad and Ryan explore luxury wellness retreats around the world catered to those who are willing to go the extra mile - both geographically and financially - to achieve better health. Think VR therapy, suspension therapy, four-hour hikes, and restricted diets. Listen in to find out more! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo credit: Martin Morrell/Lanserhof Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community

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8:34

US Markets Wrap: Alphabet Q2 earnings beat, Tesla misses

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/24

Kyle Rodda,Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com breaks down the Q2 earnings from Alphabet, Tesla, and IBM. He outlines the bright spots and weaknesses from the numbers. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:42

Bigger Pic: China's aggressive tourism revival...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/24

China has doubled down on reviving its tourism industry, and its aggressive efforts are paying off. Lavinia Rajaram, Asia Travel Expert, Expedia Groupdiscusses the measures that have been implemented to boost inbound tourist numbers, including the expansion of the country's transit policy; and how this is boosting the domestic economy. Produced/Presented: Emaad AkhtarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:39

Mind Your Business: Behind the business powering a...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/24

Retail tech often brings to mind flashy e-commerce platforms, but behind the scenes, true transformation is happening in how physical and omnichannel businesses run day to day. Across Southeast Asia, one company has been quietly building the infrastructure that powers thousands of stores, helping brands modernize from POS and CRM to analytics and AI. Join the Breakfast Show as they speak with Bikash Kumar, CEO and Anupama Singal, Director of Integrated Retail, the team behind over 3,000 stores and

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9:53

Companies To Watch: Is Coca-Cola’s sugar shift a...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/24

Coca-Cola’s bringing back cane sugar and it’s not just a flavor choice. Days after US President Donald Trump claimed victory for “real cane sugar,” the company confirmed a fall launch of a U.S.-made, cane-sweetened version of its iconic drink. Meanwhile, Coke’s Q2 earnings beat expectations with a 3.5% profit surge, even as global volumes slipped. What does this mean for investors? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out what this means for Coca-Cola’s valuation, investor

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5:21

Breakfast Bites: Working before your official start...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/23

Suppose you have been offered a job. You’ve signed under the dotted line. Happy with the terms and conditions. Excited to start a new chapter of your career. And then your employer assigns you unpaid tasks ahead of your official start of employment. What should you do? Emaad and Ryan analyse what the experts say. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo credit: The Straits Times (ST Illustration: Lee Yu Hui) Music credit: Pixabay &

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10:22

Bigger Pic: “Rare entry point” in real estate amid...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/23

Regina Lim, Head of Property Research, Asia, M&G Real Estate discusses the state of real estate across Asia and why this moment is a ‘rare entry point’. She talks about what’s driving that optimism, as well as how geopolitical changes are reshaping the global flow of capital? Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:54

Mind Your Business: Teaching beyond the ten-year series

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/23

It starts with one extra class… then becomes a routine, a strategy, and for many, a necessity. In Singapore, tuition is often seen as the key to keeping up, or getting ahead. But what’s it like for the people on the other side of the classroom? The Breakfast Show sits down with Eric Kua, Founder and Chemistry Educator at Mr Khemistry to discuss why he left MOE to start his own centre, how he helps students thrive under pressure, and why meaningful learning goes way beyond the

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