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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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10:42

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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14:39

Morning Shot: First Job Jitters - Should Grads Be...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/23

Many fresh grads are anxious about finding a job, but should they be? Manpower Minister Tan See Leng is urging graduates and parents to “stay calm,” pointing to new figures that show the employment rate for the 2025 university graduating cohort was 51.9% in June, 4 percentage points higher than in June 2024. That suggests the graduate job market may be on sturdier ground than expected, even amid global uncertainty. So how worried should graduates really be and what can they do to boost

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11:31

US Markets Wrap: Signs of weakness in market rally

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/23

Jay Woods,Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets discusses how he is seeing signs of weakness with his favourite momentum indicator in the RSI is showing a slight bearish divergence. He believes much of the rally off the lows needs to be digested and accepted before climbing higher, especially in the S&P 500 stocks. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image by Temel from PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:57

Companies To Watch: Meet the latest meme stock...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/22

Once a darling of the SPAC boom, Opendoor spent most of 2024 flat on its back, out of favor, out of steam, and nearly out of cash. But just when Wall Street had written it off as another housing-tech flameout, the meme-stock crowd kicked down the door. From trading at less than the price of a bubble tea to surging nearly 500% in a matter of weeks, Opendoor has staged one of the most bizarre and exhilarating comebacks on the Nasdaq. Is this the beginning of a true comeback, or just another

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6:10

Breakfast Bites: World Brain Day: memory recall &...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/22

Have you ever wondered why you remember certain past events so vividly, and others not so much? On World Brain Day, Emaad and Ryan explore a couple of experts' takes on the step-by-step process of memory recall, why we have lapses, and whether Sudoku or crossword puzzles are better for the health of the fattiest organ in the human body! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo credit: Unsplash & its talented community of contributors Music

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9:22

US Markets Wrap: Stocks hit new highs pre-tech earnings

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/22

Christine Short,Vice President of Research, Wall Street Horizon discusses what's in store for the Magnficent 7 with earnings from Tesla and Alphabet on tap in the coming days. She notes that the Q2 earnings season is already off to a fabulous start - thus far 83% of the 62 S&P 500 companies that have reported earnings have beaten expectations on the top and bottom-line, better than the 1, 5, and 10 year average beat rates. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:32

Mind Your Business: The school for adults who still...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/22

For many adults, the dream of making music feels out of reach — too expensive, too technical, or simply too late. But what if it didn’t have to be? The Breakfast Show explores what it means to return to creativity later in life with Rachel Tan, founder of Momentum Lessons, an online music school helping adults, especially those with no formal background, learn to remix, produce, and rediscover the emotional, cultural, and healing power of sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:59

Companies To Watch: How Dasin Retail Trust lost...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/21

Once hailed as a gateway to China’s Greater Bay Area retail boom, Dasin Retail Trust is now in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Mounting debt defaults, executive exits, shareholder revolt, and now a trading halt amid failure to comply with SGX listing rules on timely financial reporting and AGMs. As the headlines pile up and distributions disappear, investors are left asking: What happened? What’s next? And is there anything left to salvage? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang dissect the

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4:34

Breakfast Bites: How do you really pronounce...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/21

Music forms a pretty essential part of our daily lives. But do you know how the names of some of our favourite artists and bands are correctly pronounced? The mispronounced series is back - have a listen! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo credit: Reuters Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:52

Mind Your Business: Unlocking value through stewardship

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/21

In today’s fast-changing world, businesses face growing pressure to do more than just deliver profits. Environmental crises, social inequality, and governance challenges demand a new kind of leadership—one that balances purpose with performance. Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre and author of Sustainable Sustainability to discuss his vision for “steward leadership”—a values-driven approach that redefines how

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7:59

Bigger Pic: Investors weigh extent of Japan's ruling...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/21

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses what are the market implications of Japan's ruling coalition losing majority in both parliament houses for first time in history. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:50

Companies To Watch: The precious metal quietly...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/21

While gold and silver hog the spotlight, there's a lesser-known metal quietly stealing the show: ruthenium. Once an obscure player in the platinum group family, it's now surging past $800 an ounce, outpacing traditional safe-havens in year-to-date gains. From its critical role in AI infrastructure and data storage to its tight global supply, joins Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they dig into what's fueling the price spike, and whether it’s time investors start paying serious attention.See

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8:05

Bigger Pic: SG60 and beyond- Unlocking wealth creation

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/18

Derrick Kam, Asia Economist at Morgan Stanley lays out his long-term view on how Singapore can transition from value creation to wealth creation over the coming decade. He discusses why wealth creation is becoming a national priority, as Singapore prepares to support an ageing population and meet its citizens' aspirations. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:03

Mind Your Business: The story of Uncle Ringo and...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/18

For many of us in Singapore, carnivals meant one name — Uncle Ringo. From heartland pop-ups to big city events, it’s a brand that defined childhoods, dates, and weekend outings. But who’s keeping the magic alive today? The Breakfast Show sits down with Joyce Lee, Director of Uncle Ringo and daughter of its founder, to talk legacy, innovation, and what it takes to run one of Singapore’s most iconic entertainment businesses in a changing world.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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9:26

Breakfast Quiz: It's World Listening Day! See if you...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/18

Did you know that, on average, a person spends about60% of a typical conversation just listening — but only remembers about 25% of what they hear? Sounds play a huge role in our daily lives, in movies, and in the world around us. Let’s find out who is the best "listener" in the Breakfast Crew, and whether you can identify these famous sounds, songs and effects! Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit:

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