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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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12:12

Companies To Watch: Walmart enters the chat with ChatGPT

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/21

The world’s biggest retailer just entered the chat. Walmart’s partnership with OpenAI could change how we shop, talk, and buy, all in one conversation. Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they find out what this means for margins, competition, and the future of retail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:07

Morning Shot : The PR Challenge Behind the Optus Fallout

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/21

Singtel’s Australian subsidiary, Optus, has faced a series of service disruptions and regulatory scrutiny in recent months putting its crisis communications and brand management to the test. As the company works to rebuild confidence among customers and regulators, attention has turned to how it has handled public messaging and stakeholder engagement. Lars Voedisch, Founder & Group CEO of PRecious Communications joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how Singtel and Optus have navigated the

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6:13

Breakfast Bites: Kiasu, or quality? How long are you...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/20

What was the longest time you’ve waited in line for something? Or better yet, have you ever joined a long queue… without even knowing what it was for? In Singapore, queueing isn’t just something we do, it’s practically a national sport. The average person says 15 minutes is their limit for standing in line, but many admit they’ve waited far longer if the stall is famous. Now, what’s behind this love affair with lining up?Are you joining because it’s really

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13:03

Mind Your Business: Beyond the Bounce - Building...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/17

Not every creator story is about overnight success - some are about persistence, purpose, and playing the long game. Gaddiel See, Founder of OwnYourCourt, basketball content creator and a basketball community builder talks about growing a basketball brand from scratch, navigating the ups and downs of social media, and finding fulfilment beyond the numbers. For anyone chasing a dream in the creator space, this is an honest look at the hustle behind the highlight reel. Presented: Ryan Huang &

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8:12

Bigger Pic: Building a Resilient Portfolio -...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/17

Global markets have seen plenty of ups and downs this year, but optimism remains about where things are headed.Andy Budden, Investment Director at Capital Group, shares how investors can build resilient portfolios by balancing equities and bonds. We discuss why many Singaporeans are still holding cash, whether waiting for the “right time” to invest is a mistake, and what to look for when choosing funds or managers. He also highlights long-term themes such as AI and industrial innovation

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7:04

Breakfast Quiz: Are you a person of culture? Test...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/17

From Singapore’s hawker delights to even music and dance around the world, we will be taking a tasty, global tour as the world marks the Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage! Kaya toast, anyone? Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:35

Companies To Watch: ComfortDelGro gets a lift from...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/17

Another year, another fare hike, and this time, Singapore’s buses and trains are getting a little more expensive to keep the wheels turning. But while the headlines focus on commuter costs, investors are watching what the move means for ComfortDelGro’s profits, policy risk, and dividend potential. Dan Koh and Audrey Siek find out what the change means for ComfortDelGro’s earnings, costs, and dividend outlook, and whether this marks a turning point after years of thin margins.See

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9:29

Bigger Pic: Scaling tomorrow’s tech and...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/16

Singapore is staking its claim as a hub for deep tech and sustainable innovation. Rony Palathinkal, Head of the Urban SustaInnovator at SMU IIE, joins us to chat about the accelerator’s mission to scale breakthrough startups, connect them with global mentors, and empower the next generation of tech talent. Produced, presented and edited by Audrey SiekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:16

Mind Your Business: How messaging became Asia’s...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/16

Super-apps aren’t dead, they’re evolving. Across Southeast Asia, consumers are blurring the lines between chat, commerce, and community. As the region’s digital economy expands, messaging platforms are emerging as the new super-apps, leaner, local, and built around trust. In this episode of Mind Your Business, Audrey Siek speaks with David Tse, Senior Director for APAC at Rakuten Viber, about how messaging is transforming business engagement, what this means for SMEs, and how Asia

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8:33

Companies To Watch: Hanwha Ocean under fire as the...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/16

As tensions between the US and China spill beyond chips and tariffs, shipyards are now caught in the crossfire. Hanwha Ocean, one of South Korea’s biggest maritime players, has found itself at the center of fresh sanctions targeting its US-linked subsidiaries, sending its shares tumbling and investors scrambling to gauge the impact. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out what this means for the company’s margins and defense ambitions, how Seoul is navigating the diplomatic fallout, and whether

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6:25

Breakfast Bites: Workslop - when AI makes your work...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/15

Think AI will always make your work life easier? Think again. Audrey and Ryan unpack the phenomenon of workslop — shiny, fast, AI-generated work that looks impressive but often lacks substance. From wasted time and lost productivity to annoyed colleagues, we explore the hidden costs of over-relying on AI. 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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10:05

Bigger Pic: Trade tensions, AI bubbles, and what’s...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/15

It’s been another eventful month for markets - rom renewed U.S.–China trade tensions rattling commodities to growing warnings of a bubble in AI stocks. The IMF has also flagged new risks to global growth even as labor markets remain resilient. Vasu Menon, Managing Director of Investment Strategy at OCBC Bank breaks down what all this means for investors. We discuss the ripple effects of geopolitics on commodities and inflation, as well a whether the AI rally still has legs.See

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13:30

Mind Your Business: Can AI decode the way we live...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/15

Singapore’s wellness economy is booming, but so is confusion. From superfoods to supplements, consumers are spending more than ever on health solutions that often rely on guesswork. Globally, the wellness market is worth US$6.3 trillion, and by 2028 it’s expected to hit US$9 trillion. Yet many of us still don’t know what actually works for our bodies. In this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show invites Cedric Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of ConnectingDNA to share how

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9:15

Companies To Watch: Why LG India is now more valuable...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/15

A record-breaking IPO, a 50 percent jump, and a market cap that just overtook its parent. JoinDan Koh and Ryan Huang as they take a spin to learn what this listing says about India’s consumer boom, and whether LG India can keep the momentum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:02

Morning Shot: Guardrails for the Digital Generation

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/15

By March 2026, Google will roll out new age assurance measures in Singapore to automatically apply safeguards for users under 18 — from blocking access to adult-only apps to activating wellbeing tools on YouTube and Search. The move, introduced under IMDA’s new Code of Practice for Online Safety, aims to make digital spaces safer for young users. Rachel Teo, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google Singapore, and Beatrice Tan, Head of YouthTech Institute at YouthTech SG, join

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5:07

Breakfast Bites: Do you turn to chatbots for therapy...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/14

Many of us use ChatGPT or Gen AI everyday. Maybe it’s for work; drafting emails, brainstorming ideas, or fixing up your resume. But have you ever used it for something more personal — like a vent session, or to speak to a friend? People are using AI not just as tools, but as sounding boards, confidants, virtual friends. For some, these bots are more available than human friends — always “on,” always ready. Audrey and Ryan discuss the plus points, the drawbacks, and how

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7:52

Bigger Pic: Singapore GDP up 2.9% in Q3, surpassing...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/14

Singapore’s economy outperformed expectations with 2.9% growth in the third quarter, showing resilience even as global uncertainties weigh on trade and manufacturing. With the Monetary Authority of Singapore holding policy steady, what does this mean for inflation, property, and investment sentiment going into 2026? OCBC’s Chief Economist Selena Ling unpacks what’s behind the surprise upside, where the next headwinds could emerge, and how Singapore can ride Southeast Asia’s

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11:30

Mind Your Business: How a veteran project director...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/14

Here’s a number that might surprise you:Nine out of ten megaprojects still miss their targets, despite all the new digital tools and technologies we have today. And the problem isn’t always technical, it’s human. On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show invites Muriel Demarcus, CEO of Marsham Edge to share what’s broken in the world of big projects, how Singapore’s innovation ecosystem helped her rebuild her career, and what it takes to succeed when the odds, and the

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10:53

Companies To Watch: Ferrari’s electric gamble and the...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/14

After years of roaring demand and luxury-brand valuations, Ferrari has shifted gears, issuing cautious long-term guidance and trimming its electric ambitions just as rivals accelerate. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they find out what spooked investors, how the Elettrica fits into a slower EV roadmap, and if discipline or hesitation is driving Maranello’s next decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:08

Breakfast Bites: When Love Meets Money - Are you...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/14

Today on Breakfast Bites, we’re talking about financial compatibility;that sweet spot where love meets money, and some tips for those who spend differently from their partners. Audrey and Ryan discuss “money personalities” (Are you a spender, saver, avoider or planner?), and how to work towards a future together without changing the other person. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its

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