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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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6:02

Breakfast Bites: Do you use feet and inches, or...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/07

Kilograms, seconds, centimetres. These are just a few examples of standard units of measurement that we probably use in some way, shape or form on a daily basis. They form part of what is formally known as the metric system, which was created in France in the 1790s to simplify and consolidate the myriad ways people used to measure things. On Metric System Day, Emaad and Ryan dive into how the imperial system (which preceded the metric system) evolved, the interesting tale behind the formation of the

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9:19

Bigger Pic: Why China's Airlines Are Cautious About 2026

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2026/04/07

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has thrown a spanner in the works to the global aviation industry's growth picture. And China is no exception. Leithen Francis, Co-founder & Managing Director, Francis & Low,helps us understand how exposed Chinese airlines are compared to their international peers despite holding the strategic advantage of being able to fly over Russian airspace. He also discusses how much protection fuel hedging provides against fuel price hikes; the delicate balancing

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10:24

US Markets Wrap: Navigating Oil Shocks, Stagflation...

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2026/04/07

The S&P 500 just logged its worst quarter since 2022, but is the sky really falling, or is this a prime buying opportunity? George Schultze, Founder and Managing Member at Schultze Asset Management unpacks the complex macroeconomic forces driving the latest market session. He shares his insights on the Federal Reserve's "worst-case scenario" of oil-driven stagflationand whether double-digit corporate earnings growth and a projected $700B in AI capital expenditures can keep the fundamentals

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16:04

Mind Your Business: How to build a scalable food...

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2026/04/07

Most desserts served in restaurants today are not made in-house. As labour shortages and rising costs reshape the F&B industry, many operators are turning to specialised manufacturers to deliver consistency, efficiency, and scale. In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invitesErik and Shamsa van Keulen, co-owners of Oishi, to share how their business supplies desserts to over 1,700 outlets across Singapore, the operational systems behind large-scale food production, the

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15:25

Breakfast Special: Why Workplace Fit Can Make or...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/07

Education systems reward individual performance – grades, rankings, achievements. But once graduates enter the workplace, success often depends on something less visible: how well they fit within a team, a manager’s expectations and the organisation’s culture. In this episode of Breakfast Special, we unpack the idea of “fit” at work. What it really means, why it matters across teams and organisations, and how graduates can better navigate workplace expectations that

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7:15

Bigger Pic: The 'TACO' Trade - Trump’s Iran...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/06

As President Trump’s expletive-laden ultimatum to Iran sends oil prices soaring, Trackrecord Asia CIO Phan Vee Leung breaks down the broader market implications. He explores whether this geopolitical spike is just another Wall Street 'TACO' trade—the theory that Trump Always Chickens Out after peak volatility. He alsoanalyses the paradox of drifting gold prices amidst the escalation. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:02

Mind Your Business: Are students really learning or...

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2026/04/06

Singapore’s education system is known for its rigour and results, but it has also raised questions about whether students are truly learning or simply preparing for exams. As tuition becomes increasingly common, some educators are rethinking how learning should take place. In this episode of Mind Your Business,Wei Yi Lim, co-founder of Study Room, joins The Breakfast Show to share his journey from finance journalism to building an alternative education model, how he balances educational

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10:15

Breakfast Special: How Good Are You at Digital...

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2026/04/06

With smartphones now largely kept out of schools and new safeguards like app store age checks and device curfews coming into play, the boundaries around children’s screen use are shifting. But beyond these measures, much of the responsibility still sits with parents navigating a growing ecosystem of filters, settings and controls. Shem Yao, Head of TOUCH Cyber Wellness joins the Breakfast Show to unpack how parental controls actually work in practice and where their limits lie. More

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6:35

Breakfast Bites: Screen Time Wars - Why being too...

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2026/04/05

How much screen time is too much... and are we getting it wrong? Kids are now limited as much as possible with screen time, but do we adults practice what we preach? The Breakfast Show unpacks why strict limits might actually make screens more addictive, what the famous M&M experiment reveals about behaviour, and how Singapore parents can help kids build healthier digital habits instead of just enforcing rules. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek

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10:01

US Markets Wrap: Blasting Back to Peace? The High...

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2026/04/02

Stocks rallied while oil prices dipped below $102 as President Trump signaled a potential U.S. withdrawal from Iran within weeks, contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Lawrence Hatheway, Global Investment Strategist, Franklin Templeton Institute discusses whether current valuations have already priced in a resolution. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image: Pexels from PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:36

Bigger Pic: How AI is redefining property investing

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2026/04/02

Real estate is no longer just about homes, offices, or malls; it’s increasingly about data. As AI and cloud demand surge, we explore the rise of digital infrastructure like data centres and what it means for investors in Singapore. Keith Ong of RealVantage breaks down the risks, returns, and why this could be the next frontier in property investing. Produced and presented by Audrey SiekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:26

Mind Your Business: Why doing less can grow your...

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2026/04/02

Many founders focus on building products, raising funding, and chasing growth. But what if most startups fail because they’re solving the wrong problems from the start? On Mind Your Business, Joshua Chan, co-founder of ErgoTune, shares the lessons behind his social content that’s been gaining traction online, what actually works when scaling a business and the common mistakes founders continue to make.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:20

Companies To Watch: McCormick’s $45 billion deal with...

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2026/04/02

McCormick is making one of the biggest bets in its history. After reporting solid earnings, the company announced a multi-billion dollar deal with Unilever’s food division, a move that could transform it into a global food giant. But with scale comes risk. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out if this a smart move for long-term growth, or a deal that’s simply too big to execute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:47

Morning Shot: Why a Distant War Could Hit Your...

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2026/04/02

Global conflicts don’t just reshape geopolitics – they can ripple through financial markets in ways that affect everyday costs at home. With oil prices rising and long-term interest rates already edging higher, the question now is how much of that pressure will show up in Singapore. The segment will break down how external shocks influence local rates, why Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) could start moving again, and what MAS might do next. For homeowners and borrowers, what

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7:06

Breakfast Bites: Unwrapping Singapore's growing love...

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2026/04/02

It’s International Burrito Day and MoneyFM 89.3 is giving them away at the CBD today! But before you grab your free lunch, we unwrap the surprising origins of burritos, how they went global, and why/how Singaporeans are doing them a little differently.Find out what your lunch says about spending habits and the cost of living! Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of

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5:11

Breakfast Bites: Do you recognise these April Fool's...

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2026/04/01

It's that time of the year again! Tune in to Breakfast Bites this April Fool's as Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share some famous historical pranks from around the world! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo credit: Unsplash & its talented community of contributors Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:09

Bigger Pic: The Middle East Conflict & The Inflation...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/01

The global economy is currently navigating a "perfect storm" of supply shocks, from military conflict in the Middle East to the total shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. With oil prices staying elevated, how much will its effects play out in the second quarter and beyond. Is the latest report of comments by Trump signaling the potential end of the war enough to win back confidence in the markets? UOB’s Head of Markets Strategy, Heng Koon How shares his outlook in this high-stakes environment

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9:50

US Markets Wrap: Bullish Resilience - Navigating the...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/01

Laila Pence, President & Co-Founder, Pence Wealth Management breaks down the explosive market surge as the Dow climbs over 1,100 points on reports of a potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict. She explains why current market corrections represent a rare buying opportunity, the surprising strength of corporate earnings despite the war, and how massive AI capital expenditures re poised to drive generational productivity. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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12:02

Mind Your Business: Why he walked away from Gong Cha...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/01

Rodney Tang built one of Singapore’s most successful bubble tea businesses with Gong Cha, only to walk away and rebuild from scratch with LiHO Tea. It was a bold decision that reshaped his approach to business, leadership, and long-term control. In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invites Rodney to share the story behind that pivot, how he scaled LiHO into a leading brand, and why he now documents the realities of running an F&B business on TikTok.See

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11:52

Companies To Watch: Stock showdown winner - Wonik...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2026/04/01

The Breakfast Show crew each picked a stock at the start of the year. Now it’s time to face the results. After three months, some picks are thriving, others are struggling, and a few didn’t go as planned. We break down the performance, the original thesis, and what we got right, or completely wrong, in this stock pick showdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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