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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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6:18

Breakfast Bites: Emotional spending - Are you...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/14

It can be a cup of matcha. A trip to Bali. Just going through Shopee after a long day at work and checking out a cart of stuff you don’t really need. We look at why 4 in 5 Singaporeans are impulse buyers, and share simple hacks to keep your "treat yourself" moments from breaking the bank! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:20

Bigger Pic: Singapore growth slows as global risks...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/14

Singapore’s economy expanded 4.6% in Q1 2026, missing expectations and slipping into a slight quarterly contraction. Manufacturing led the pullback while services lost momentum, even as construction held up. With energy prices rising amid global tensions, the central bank has tightened policy for the first time since 2022 to contain inflation, signaling a more cautious outlook ahead. Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist & Head, Market Research, RHB Bank shares how optimistic he is for the

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13:59

Mind Your Business: Is yachting becoming a lifestyle...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/14

As Asia’s affluent population grows, so too does demand for new forms of lifestyle consumption, and yachting is emerging as one of them. The Breakfast Show invitesJonathan Sit, Regional General Manager for the Marina Division at SUTL Enterprise on Mind Your Business to discuss the business behind the yachting industry, from marina infrastructure and regional expansion strategies to the shift from ownership to access.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:28

Companies To Watch: TSMC revenue jumps 35 percent as...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/14

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company just reported a roughly 35% jump in revenue, driven by strong demand for AI chips. The results reinforce TSMC’s position at the center of the artificial intelligence boom, supplying advanced semiconductors to major tech companies building AI infrastructure. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down what’s driving TSMC’s growth, why AI demand remains strong despite geopolitical tensions, and why TSMC remains one of the most important companies in

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10:25

Breakfast Special: Is Saying “No” at Work a Risk or a...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/14

At work, saying “yes” is often seen as a sign of commitment, but over time, that can come at a cost. More responsibilities start to pile up, expectations quietly shift, and it becomes harder to draw the line without worrying about how it might be perceived. So how do you push back without being seen as uncooperative and what does saying “no” actually signal in today’s workplace? Jennifer Loh Drysdale-Banks, organisational performance adviser and executive coach at

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6:20

Breakfast Bites: Disciplining kids - Where do you...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/13

Our "Breakfast Bites" focuses on our poll question for the day: Imagine you saw a stranger publicly disciplining their child. Do you step in, or is it "not your business"? We unpack what our listeners voted for, and discuss our "cane-friendly" history, what the research says about physical discipline, and how we compare with other countries. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee

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13:17

Morning Shot: Do Price Tags Matter More Than Price...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/13

New condo launches in Singapore are commanding record prices per square foot, yet buyers are still snapping them up. So what’s changed? It seems buyers may be looking beyond psf figures, paying closer attention to absolute price, space efficiency and how well a home fits their needs. Leslie Yee, Senior Correspondent at The Business Times, joins us to break down why psf could be losing relevance and what this means for the property market going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:54

Breakfast Quiz: Who knows Emaad best? A quiz to mark...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/11

To mark Emaad's final day on the show (the end of an ERA), he decided to put a different spin on this week's Breakfast Quiz. Audrey and Ryan remained in the hot seat, but instead of fielding questions about lifestyle, culture or history, their knowledge of Emaad was put to the test - his likes, dislikes and much more! Have a listen! 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

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7:06

Bigger Pic: The Bull Case for Nam Cheong in a Crisis...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/10

We dive into the turbulent offshore energy sector to uncover a compelling investment opportunity: Nam Cheong. Despite global shipping bottlenecks, war-driven fuel spikes, and Middle East geopolitical shocks, Syahril Hanafiah, Research Analyst at RHB Banking Group maintains a definitive 'BUY' call on the Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) provider with a projected 35% upside. He unpacks Nam Cheong’s strategic pivot, its resilience against supply chain disruptions, its forward-looking ESG transition,

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16:50

Mind Your Business: How Airalo scales across Asia...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/10

International roaming has long been expensive and inconvenient for travellers. But the rise of eSIM technology is reshaping how people stay connected abroad, enabling mobile data to be activated instantly without a physical SIM card. On Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invitesMelvin Ng, Senior Director, APAC Partnerships, Airalo to discuss how his company built the world’s first travel eSIM marketplace and scaled it into a unicorn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:33

Breakfast Special: Goodbye, Emaad - A final on-air...

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2026/04/10

The Breakfast Show did something a little different this morning. Usually, Emaad’s the one asking the questions, and keeping conversations on track. But today, Audrey and Ryan flipped the script. Because it is his final day on the Breakfast Show on MONEY FM 89.3, we thought it’s only right we put him in the hot seat for once. We welcomed Emaad Akhtar to his first and last interview with us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:15

Bigger Pic: A look at S-REITs during geopolitical risk

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/09

As Middle East tensions drive volatility in oil, rates, and global markets, investors are rethinking where to find stability. Joy Wang, HSBC's Head of ASEAN Equity Research and ASEAN Property, explores how these shocks are flowing into real estate, and what it means for Singapore REITs, from sector shifts to where the real opportunities lie today. Produced and presented by Audrey SiekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:48

Mind Your Business: Is your business designed to...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/09

Most businesses are designed around efficiency, scale, and transactions. But what if the way a business is designed also determines who gets included, and who gets left out? The Breakfast Show invitesRavi Sinha, founder of Art Werkx to share how his creative café-studio is working with the Down Syndrome Association to design more inclusive, everyday experiences, and how businesses can balance accessibility with sustainability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:17

Breakfast Bites: Digesting the "Early Dinner" trend -...

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2026/04/09

From 5:30pm dinner reservations to better sleep and digestion, younger consumers are shifting their mealtime earlier... but does it work in Singapore’s late-dining culture? We unpack the trend, the science behind early eating, and whether it’s time to rethink your dinner routine. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:50

Breakfast Special: Leaving a “Safe” Career to Build...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/09

For many people, career success is often measured by progression – climbing the ladder, taking on bigger roles, and building stability over time. But what happens when that path starts to feel disconnected from the work you actually set out to do? The Breakfast Show speaks to Theresa Pong, Founder & Counselling Director, The Relationship Room, about her decision to step away from a stable leadership role to start her own counselling practice. She shares what that turning point looked like,

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7:20

Bigger Pic: Gold and Bitcoin Face a Fresh Safe Haven...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/08

Markets are behaving in ways that are challenging the old playbook. Even after President Trump agreed to a two week ceasefire with Iran, gold is climbing instead of easing, while Bitcoin is showing surprising resilience under pressure.Mark Wong, Head of Trading at Independent Reserve, unpacks whether the definition of a safe haven is being rewritten, what shifting correlations mean for portfolio strategy, why institutional conviction in Bitcoin remains strong, and whether stablecoins may be the real

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9:00

US Markets Wrap: A Late Diplomatic Twist Lifts Wall...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/08

The major averages staged a late recovery after reports of a possible Pakistani-brokered delay in U.S. military action against Iran lifted sentiment. However, beneath the headline relief, investors are still navigating fragile geopolitics, mixed sector signals, Fed succession risks, and rising expectations for first-quarter earnings. Joseph Sroka, CIO and Co-Founder of NovaPoint Capital, shares his key market takeaways. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:47

Breakfast Bites: Beauty Pageants Featuring Camels,...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/08

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term ‘beauty pageant’? Elegance, style… glitz and glamour, maybe. But quirky? Probably not the first word you’d think of. Well, today, that’s exactly where we’re going. On World Pageant Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey take you around the world to uncover some of the most unexpected beauty competitions — featuring humans, animals…and even plastic fashion dolls! Presented by Emaad Akhtar,

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16:24

Mind Your Business: Ethically Sourced Coffee:...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/08

Did you know that 60% of the world's coffee is grown by 12.5 million smallholder farmers, 44% of whom live in poverty, and 22% in extreme poverty?Statistics like these would appear to support those who argue that the coffee industry is by and large a highly extractive one. Enter NoFilter, a social enterprise coffee company whose mission is to challenge the industry's status quo by focusing on the long-term sustainability of both the landscapes it operates in and the farmer partners it works with. In

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11:55

Morning Shot: If AI Makes It Too Easy, Are Children...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/07

AI is quickly becoming part of how students do their homework, from generating ideas to writing full answers. But as these tools become more embedded in everyday learning, some parents are starting to question what’s really happening beneath the surface. If tasks feel easier and faster to complete, does that mean children are actually learning more? On Morning Shot, we speak with Raghav Gupta, Head of Education for APAC at OpenAI, to unpack how students should be using AI and where the line is

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