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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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8:46

Bigger Pic: How ASEAN will be affected by volatile...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/04

It’s been quite a choppy ride for oil prices in the past week. We’ve seen prices ease on tariff uncertainties - as that weighs on the global growth outlook and demand.On the other hand, headlines around geopolitics in the middle east have weighed on the supply side of the equation to support prices. Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior ASEAN Economist, OCBC discusses what to look out for in 2H2025. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:47

Breakfast Quiz: It's time for fireworks and...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/04

For this week's Breakfast Show quiz, we turn to the land of the free and the home of Donald Trump and the S&P500! It’s Independence Day today in the US - so markets are closed this 4th of July; but what is open for business is a long weekend packed with barbecues, parties and parades. Are you ready for a 4th of July showdown? Play along to see how well you know the holiday! Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and

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11:03

Morning Shot: What Singapore's new stamp duty hike...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/04

Singapore is raising stamp duties on homes sold within four years to curb short-term speculation, reversing a move from 2017. This comes as sub-sales surge to their highest in over a decade, driven by rising prices and investor activity. Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer at mogul.sg, joins the Breakfast Show to discuss what’s fueling the spike in quick resales, how the new rules might reshape investor behaviour, and what ripple effects this could have on developers, transaction volumes, and

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9:11

Companies To Watch: Why U.S. retail stocks are in...

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2025/07/04

Trade tensions are back on center stage. Earlier this week, US President Trump just struck a high-stakes tariff deal with Vietnam—slashing proposed import tariffs while cracking down on transshipped goods, especially those with links to China. With the latest U.S.-Vietnam trade framework signaling major supply chain shifts and tariff dynamics, how will brands like Nike, Lululemon, Under Armor and Levi’s adapt? From performance gear to premium yoga pants, join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as

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5:42

Breakfast Bites: How do you pronounce the Scottish...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/03

We're back with another "commonly mispronounced names" edition of Breakfast Bites and in the spotlight today...cities! We wax lyrical about them, visit them, but in some cases, may not really know how to pronounce them correctly. Listen in and see how you fare! 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 contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:07

Bigger Pic: TSMC, Yum China among top picks for Q3

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/03

Sean Quek, Senior Portfolio Manager (Paragon SAGE Fund), Paragon Capital Management Singaporediscusses why his portfolio continues to hold onto chipmaker TSMC, and how the strengthening Taiwan Dollar affects the company. He also explains how Yum China is poised to benefit in the long run based on recent indicators around China's economy. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:17

US Markets Wrap: US-Vietnam deal pushes markets to...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/03

Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers discusses how some good news on the trade front is lifting markets to new record highs, though investors are keeping a close eye on the condition of the US labour economy - where reports have been somewhat conflicting. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:08

Mind Your Business: How Levels Living is redefining...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/03

What happens when you're handed a legacy—and asked to reimagine it? That’s whatThomas Ding, Managing Director of Levels Living, was tasked to execute by his father-in-law—the founder of iconic furniture brand Vhive. In this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show invites Thomas to share how Levels Living grew from the roots of Vhive into a bold new startup redefining custom living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:19

Companies To Watch: Wall Street’s new favorite bet

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2025/07/02

Not long ago, Penn Entertainment was seen as a traditional gaming company trying to find its place in a fast-evolving digital world. But that narrative is shifting — fast. In fact, that’s pushed a JPMorgan analyst to initiate an ‘overweight’ rating on PENN and a $24 price target, signaling a potential ~31% upside based on its then-current price. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they explore the key reasons analysts are warming up to Penn, and find out if this a short-term

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9:18

US Markets Wrap: US equities remain a good bet for...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/02

Todd Rabold, Investment Management Partner, Callan Family Office discusses the passing of President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill in the Senate and next steps; Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments at the ECB forum; expectations for the upcoming nonfarm payrolls report and its potential implications for future Fed interest rate decisions; and how investors should be positioning themselves in the current market environment. Produced / Presented: Emaad AkhtarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:25

Breakfast Bites: Ever been ghosted by a job...

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2025/07/02

Breakfast Bites today is a bit of a sore subject: getting ghosted. But we’re not talking about being ghosted on a dating app, but by a recruiter! If that sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. A poll found a whopping 88% have said they’ve been ghosted while job hunting. Should we expect a polite “thanks but no thanks"? What can we do if we find ourselves in that situation? Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha

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11:57

Mind Your Business: The ROI of workplace wellbeing

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/02

As mental health challenges continue to rise across industries, many companies are still relying on generic wellness programs that don’t always meet the real needs of their people. From burnout to disengagement, the cost of neglecting mental wellbeing is becoming too big to ignore — not just for employees, but for business performance too. So how can organisations move from ticking boxes to truly understanding and addressing workplace wellbeing in a meaningful way? The Breakfast Show

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9:17

Companies To Watch: Is Oracle the next big AI stock?

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/01

Once a dominant force in enterprise software, Oracle spent years trailing cloud giants like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. At 48, the company has often been seen as a slow mover in a fast-paced tech landscape—until now. With a staggering $30 billion-a-year cloud deal on the table and its stock hitting record highs, Oracle is signaling a bold new chapter. So what does this mean for investors? Is Oracle finally ready to lead the next wave of cloud transformation? Join Dan Koh and Audrey

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6:42

Breakfast Bites: Do you know the origins of the...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/01

On International Joke Day, the Breakfast crew dive into the origins of some classic jokes (think "Knock, Knock," "Yo Mama" and "Why did the chicken cross the road?") and share some jokes from around the world that may reveal a little about the culture in those countries. Have a good laugh today! 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 contributorsSee

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9:00

US Markets Wrap: Markets hit record high for 2nd...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/01

Jason Britton, Founder and CIO, Reflection Asset Management looks at how the latest market highs have been achieved on the back of the news that Canada decided to rescind its digital service tax in an attempt to bring the US back to the negotiating table. He also unpacks his outlook on various sectors including retail, energy and technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:09

Bigger Pic: Optimism over Europe Equities

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/01

Thomas Rupf, Co-Head Singapore and CIO Asia, VP Bank discusses how European markets are benefiting from reallocations from the USA as well as from the planned economic stimulus and armaments programmes in the EU. He examines the upside potential in view of how valuations in Europe have risen, plus the stronger euro is also having a dampening effect. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:19

Mind Your Business: How companies are losing millions...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/01

In a world where hybrid work is the norm and real estate costs are soaring, many companies are stuck in outdated assumptions about how much office space they really need. Empty desks and half-used floors aren’t just quirks of modern work—they’re quiet financial drains. The Breakfast Show explores the hidden cost of wasted space with Ricardo Chacón, founder of The Common Blue and finds out how he is using real behavioural data and a proprietary tool called The Cascade, to

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10:01

Companies To Watch: Stock Showdown - Dan’s Spotify vs...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/01

In this special episode of Companies to Watch,Dan Koh and Ryan Huang kick off a month-long friendly stock face-off. With one pick each and reputations on the line, Dan throws his support behind Spotify, while Ryan backs Meta — and yes, they're quietly keeping score. They break down why these two tech giants caught their eye, what trends they're watching, and what could swing the performance either way. Who will win? Who will regret everything? They'll revisit the results at the end of the

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14:00

Morning Shot: The Role of International Bodies in a...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/07/01

As geopolitical tensions rise, this segment looks at how international bodies like the UN are responding to conflict and whether they remain effective platforms for diplomacy. This will explore what the Israel-Iran situation reveals about the limits of multilateral consensus, how small states like Singapore continue to see value in the UN Charter, and what recent debates suggest about the future of global cooperation. Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at the Singapore Institute of International

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8:42

Bigger Pic: Wall Street hits new high, breaking Feb...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/06/30

Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord discusses what's different this time fundamentally and technically with the markets, with the S&P 500 now in a bull market and hitting a new high. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang & Emaad AkhtarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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