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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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6:27

Breakfast Quiz: World Population Day - how good is...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/11

It's World Population Day! Today's Breakfast Quiz will surely test how knowledgable you are in the realm of geography! Try your luck! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Dan Koh Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:08

US Markets Wrap: US earnings could boost markets,...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/11

Gina Martin Adams, Chief Equity Strategist & Global Director of Equity Strategy, Bloombergdiscusses why we could see the upcoming earnings season beat expectations. She also shares why investors need to look out for concentration risks in their portfolios. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:19

Mind Your Business: From bodyguard to baby swim coach

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/11

He once protected world leaders as an elite bodyguard. But when life fell apart, Athanasius Pang found healing in the water. Today, he teaches babies to swim—and builds resilience from their very first breath. The Breakfast Show invites Athanasius Pang, Founder, Dip Swim to find out how he turned rock bottom into a ripple effect of impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:57

US Markets Wrap: To buy or not to buy (on the dips)?

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/10

Alex Morris, CEO, F/m Investments discusses why momentum does not always equate to optimism, and why investors should not try to buy on the dips in the current market. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:45

Mind Your Business: Reinventing a tailoring legacy

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/10

In a world of fast fashion and fleeting trends, few traditions are as enduring—or as endangered—as bespoke tailoring. For decades, Meiko Tailor in Singapore has quietly upheld that craft, led by Master Tailor Chung Chi Kwong. But times are changing. Now, his daughter, Adele Chung, is stepping into the spotlight—bringing fresh vision to a business stitched in tradition. The Breakfast Show invites Adele Chung, Bespoke Designer of Meiko Tailor and Founder of Uncommon Hem by Meiko

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10:01

Bigger Pic: Innovation meets conservation with Mandai...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/10

When we say "Mandai", chances are you think of the Singapore Zoo and its decades-long commitment to conservation. But today, that mission is leaping beyond the zoo gates — through Mandai X. That is the Mandai Wildlife Group’s new growth and impact accelerator, andin partnership with BCG X, they are bringing fresh ideas to life to take conservation from the reserve to your living room. Belina Lee, CEO of Mandai X, and Abby Zhang, Principal Venture Architect at BCG X share more. Produced,

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5:57

Breakfast Bites: Ever lost your promotion to a new...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/10

This is a sore spot for some of us who have had to deal with this issue at the workplace. Being passed over for a promotion… and then watching the role go to someone brand new instead. So this was a topic on AskST on the Straits Times - and it's more common than you think. What do you do when you’re left standing there without the promotion you think you deserve? Audrey and Ryan discuss their personal experiences, and share tips from career experts. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan

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13:26

Mind Your Business: Why the next tech giants will...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/09

With one of the youngest and fastest-growing digital economies on the planet, SEA has become fertile ground for breakthroughs in AI, Web3, and Deep Tech. But how are these innovations being supported? Who’s behind the scenes, nurturing founders and helping them scale? The Breakfast Show invites Alyssa Chen, Principal Accelerator, AppWorks, to find out what’s fueling Southeast Asia’s rise, what investors are really looking for, and why the region’s next-gen AI, Web3, and Deep

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8:13

Bigger Pic: Over 70% of investors plan to keep or...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/09

Isaac Lim, Chief Market Strategist, Moomoo Singapore discusses how the second quarter of 2025 was dominated by the “3 Ts” – Trump, Tariffs, and Trade Wars. He looks at how the third quarter could see the TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) trade take off again. The discussion also zooms in on the safe haven flows supporting the Straits Times Index to new highs. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:34

US Markets Wrap: US sabre-rattling with tariffs to...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/09

John Lekas, President and CEO of Leader Capital shares why the U.S. administration may be pursuing a deliberate weak-dollar policy, partly to gain an upper hand in trade with countries like China by making U.S. exports cheaper and putting pressure on foreign economies. He believes that the U.S. administration is using tariff threats mainly as sabre-rattling - as a strategy to weaken the dollar rather than a serious trade policy. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:45

Breakfast Bites: To spank, or not to spank your kids?...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/09

It’s one of the oldest debates in parenting: If you’re a parent, or if you’ve just thought about having kids - would you ever spank your child? This "argument" is far from settled, especially here in Asia where traditional discipline methods still hold strong. But more parents today are asking: does physical punishment really work, or does it do more harm than good in the long run? Audrey and Ryan talk about whether or not they spank their kids, whether they were punished as

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6:29

Breakfast Bites: Are probiotics really a 'must have'...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/08

We've all heard various theories about foods or supplements we should take or avoid to promote better gut health. And diets we should follow. And to be wary of certain patterns. But how much of this is really true? Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss some gut health "myths" that experts have sought to clarify. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Dan Koh Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee

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10:22

Bigger Pic: Have Middle East air hubs lost their mojo?

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/08

Middle Eastern air hubs are an essential cog in the wheel of the global aviation industry. But in mid-June, these hubs were caught in the crosshairs of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Scores of flights were diverted away from the likes of Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, home to the three most profitable carriers in the world, resulting in operational chaos. Shukor Yusof, Founder & Analyst, Endau Analytics, discusses whether the recent geopolitical turmoil may have any long-term

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7:22

US Markets Wrap: US stocks knocked lower by tariff...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/08

Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President, CappThesis unpacks how Wall Street’s major indices closed lower, on the latest developments from US President Donald Trump announcing hefty tariffs against Japan, South Korea and other trading partners. He also looks at how much weight we should be putting on the recent formation of a Golden Cross for the S&P500. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:00

Mind Your Business: How Canon is reinventing imaging...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/08

In a region powered by digital transformation and economic growth, Canon is evolving beyond photography — into industrial, medical, and business innovation. With Southeast and South Asia undergoing rapid change, how does a legacy imaging giant stay ahead? Toshiyuki Ishii, President and CEO of Canon Singapore joins the Breakfast Show to discuss Canon’s role in shaping the future of imaging across 23 diverse markets — and how it’s responding to the rise of smartphone

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13:06

Morning Shot: “Second China Shock” - Can Southeast...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/08

As China’s manufacturing engine powers ahead, this segment looks at how Southeast Asia is grappling with a fresh wave of competition or what some have called the “Second China Shock.” We explore how cheap, tech-driven Chinese exports are reshaping industries from textiles to autos, why ASEAN’s own export markets are feeling the strain, and what options the region has to protect local jobs without jeopardising ties with Beijing. Ravi Velloor, Associate Editor and Senior

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9:53

Bigger Pic: US trading partners look to strike deals...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/07

Pan Jingyi, Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence discusses the latest Singapore and global PMI numbers and what this means for business confidence; last week's better-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data; and US President Donald Trump's looming tariff deadline on July 9. Produced/Presented: Emaad AkhtarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:51

Breakfast Bites: Chocolate has been used as a form of...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/07

It's World Chocolate Day! On today's Breakfast Bites, Emaad and Audrey share some unexpected ways chocolate has been used - as a form of currency, and for special effects (fake blood) in movies. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Dan Koh Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:39

Mind Your Business: Designing a workplace that...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/07

As hybrid work becomes the norm, companies across Asia Pacific are rethinking their offices — with 58% planning increased investment in space design. But what tech is driving this change? And what data really matters? The Breakfast Show invites Jes Singh, founder and Managing Director of DVI Solutions to discuss what it takes to design spaces that truly serve people — not just workflows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:07

Mind Your Business: How AI is transforming Radiology...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/04

Radiology is getting a high-tech upgrade. Parkway Radiology, Singapore’s top private imaging provider, is teaming up with Australian health-tech firm Annalise.ai to launch the country’s first large-scale AI deployment in diagnostic imaging. The Breakfast Show invites Ms. Tan Yujuan, CEO of Parkway Radiology and Parkway MediCentre and Dr. Aengus Tran, Co-founder and CEO of Annalise.ai to discuss about how this partnership is set to improve care for over 85,000 patients a year — and

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