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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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9:34

Bigger Pic: Gold, Memes, and the Fed in Focus

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/27

Gold is retreating after its sharp run-up, meme stocks are still making noise, and investors are digesting a cooler-than-expected US inflation print — one that’s reshaping expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next move.At the same time, reports of new US trade deal discussions are adding another layer to the global outlook.Phan Vee Leung, Chief Investment Officer at TrackRecord, unpacks what the latest CPI data means for rate cuts, whether gold’s rally may be losing steam,

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9:44

Mind Your Business: How Winter Time keeps cool in a...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/27

Every year, when the temperature doesn’t drop in Singapore, thousands of Singaporeans head overseas to find places where it does. From Japan to Europe, winter escapes have become a national pastime, and one local brand has been helping travellers gear up for nearly two decades. The Breakfast Show invites Dinah Poh, General Manager of Winter Time, to talk about why Singaporeans love their cold-weather holidays, how travel habits are changing, and what goes into keeping a retail business

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6:07

Breakfast Bites: The Great Family Debate - How to...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/27

What happens when politics comes up at family dinner... or worse, during Chinese New Year? Elections may be over, but the conversations continue at home. Ryan and Audrey talk about what happens when political opinions clash within families — across generations, relationships, and friendships — and how to stay connected even when you don’t agree. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its

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14:17

Breakfast Special: Building AI-Ready Talent for...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/27

Three in four business leaders in Singapore say their companies are already adopting Agentic AI, yet nearly half admit they don’t fully understand the technology. As this next wave of automation reshapes how work gets done, the gap between experimentation and real capability is widening. To help close it, Singapore’s Heicoders Academy has teamed up with Manus.AI the world’s first general-purpose AI agent platform to launch GA100, a hands-on course that teaches professionals to

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11:31

Mind Your Business: Why 13rushes proves values still...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/24

The beauty industry is saturated with global giants, yet one homegrown brand has found its place by staying true to ethics and craftsmanship. From confronting the hidden cruelty behind traditional brush-making to creating a line that meets professional standards, 13rushes has shown that values and performance can go hand in hand. The Breakfast Show invites Yuhui Tay, Founder of 13rushes, to talk about building a purpose-driven business from scratch, staying resilient in a fast-changing market, and

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13:20

Morning Shot: The New Front in US-China Trade Tensions

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/24

Trade tensions between Washington and Beijing are flaring again. A quiet rule change by the US Bureau of Industry and Security has widened Washington’s trade blacklist, prompting Beijing to tighten its export controls on rare earths — critical materials for everything from smartphones to fighter jets. The back-and-forth has rattled markets, and raised questions about how far this standoff could go. Jeep Kline, Founder and Managing Partner at Raisewell Ventures, joins the Breakfast Show

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8:24

Breakfast Quiz: Pop the Bubbly and celebrate the...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/24

It’s Friday, it’s quiz time, and today we’re raising a glass to one of France’s finest exports — champagne! Join us for a fun, fizz-filled quiz on Global Champagne Day, where we test your knowledge from bubbly history to luxury labels. Play along at home and see if you’ve earned a toast! 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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7:41

Bigger Pic: Starting innovation early - is 13 too...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/23

Innovation starts young. Dixon Lim, Executive Director of Antica Foundation, shares how students aged 13 to 16 are gaining hands-on experience in emerging tech — from AI to smart home automation — through early internship programmes. We explore how these opportunities build confidence, spark creativity, and prepare Singapore’s next generation of innovators for the rapidly evolving workforce. Produced and presented by Audrey SiekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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9:26

Mind Your Business: Can your e-commerce platform...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/23

As the holiday season heats up, so does the competition for your clicks. And for some retailers, they might be losing sales before they even hit “checkout.” A new survey by Ping Identity found that 54% of shoppers abandon purchases because of frustrating logins, while 63% would switch to a competitor offering a smoother experience. The Breakfast Show invites Jasie Fon, Regional Vice President for Asia at Ping Identity, to unpack what these findings reveal about changing consumer

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10:18

Companies To Watch: Can Coca-Cola continue to keep...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/23

Flat soda sales, shrinking cans, and shifting tastes haven’t stopped Coca-Cola from popping strong results this quarter. Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they find out how the 130+ year-old brand is reinventing itself for the health-conscious consumer, the AI-driven marketer, and the long-term investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:53

Breakfast Bites: #MoneyManifestation - Is delusion...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/22

The idea of manifestation has picked up in recent years: If you believe, think positive and put the energy out in the world, you can achieve that goal. And in recent times, there is a viral trend on Tiktok all about manifesting money. Sounds nice, right? But is there any truth to this? What’s a healthy balance? Audrey and Ryan discuss how experts view this trend, and about how the best way to “attract wealth” might still be to earn it, plan it, and protect it. Presented by Audrey

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11:07

Bigger Picture: Inside China’s Next Chapter - What...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/22

China’s Communist Party is holding its Fourth Plenum, a key meeting that will shape the country’s next five-year plan and guide economic priorities through 2030. With growth slowing, a deepening property downturn, and renewed trade uncertainty, how will policymakers keep the recovery on track? Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy at UOB, joins us to discuss China’s outlook, the path of the renminbi, and how ASEAN markets could be affected as Beijing charts its next phase of

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8:44

Mind Your Business: What it takes to run a restaurant...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/22

Singapore’s F&B industry has always been vibrant, but also unforgiving. Costs are up, margins are down, and the market has never been more competitive. The Breakfast Show speaks with Chef Houssein Hafian Rodriguez, the mind behind Asador and Mamma Mia Focaccia, on how he’s learned to adapt, diversify, and rethink what makes a restaurant work in today’s environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:24

Companies To Watch: Amazon’s cloud crash and what it...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/22

When AWS went dark, the internet blinked. A single network glitch took out apps, games, and entire websites, all powered by Amazon Web Services. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out what caused Amazon’s biggest outage in years, how it’s shaking investor confidence, and what it means for the trillion-dollar cloud race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:06

Breakfast Bites: The thrill of the find - Secondhand...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/22

Singaporeans are really getting into resale - topping the region in secondhand furniture purchases on Carousell. That’s a big shift from just a few years ago, when “second-hand” still had a bit of a stigma. What's the psychology behind this boom? Audrey and Ryan chat about the thrill of the find, decluttering our minds and the push for sustainability. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its

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13:16

Breakfast Special: How BlackBerry is Powering Secure...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/22

Next week’s 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur — the largest in the bloc’s history — will bring together over 12,000 delegates and global leaders including President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Behind the diplomacy lies an invisible web of encrypted communications managing more than 500 meetings in real time. Powered by BlackBerry, these systems shield sensitive exchanges from interception and ensure

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14:15

Mind Your Business: How a Singapore-linked startup is...

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek ·

2025/10/21

Across Southeast Asia, burnout and attrition are straining healthcare systems even as AI promises relief. Yet most tools still miss the mark. The Breakfast Show invites Dr Nelson Lau, Co-founder and CEO of HealthBridge AI, to share how clinician-led innovation is bridging that gap with JarvisMD, an AI copilot that automates clinical notes and gives doctors more time for patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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