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Allbirds has made a dramatic pivot from footwear to artificial intelligence, rebranding itself as NewBird AI and sending its stock soaring. After struggling with declining sales and selling off its core business, the company is now betting on AI compute infrastructure and GPU services. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down what’s driving the rally, the strategy behind the pivot, and whether this...

As businesses grapple with rising costs, more are shifting parts of their operations overseas to stay competitive. But when a homegrown brand like Tiger Beer moves production abroad, it raises a deeper question: what do we lose when things are no longer made here? Associate Professor Lau Kong Cheen, Head of the Marketing Programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences’ (SUSS) School...

No visuals, no hints… just voices. We celebrate World Voice Day with a fun, fast-paced quiz featuring some of the most recognisable voices of our time! Play along with us — how many can you get before the reveal? Tune in and test your ears!   Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community...

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are breaking records and riding massive win streaks, but is the market ignoring the risks right in front of it? Aninda Mitra, Head of Asia Macro and Investment Strategy at BNY Investments discusses a fascinating Wall Street session where the Nasdaq advanced 1.6% to hit 24,016 (marking an 11-day win streak) and the S&P 500 gained 0.8% to close at 7,023. Whil...

Singapore’s property investment market just posted its strongest first quarter on record — but rising geopolitical tensions could test that momentum. We speak with  Leonard Tay, Head of Research, Knight Frank Singapore, on what’s driving the surge, where investors are placing bets, and whether global risks could derail the outlook. Produced and presented by Audrey Siek See o...

JPMorgan has reported stronger-than-expected earnings, with profit rising and trading revenue hitting a record as market volatility boosted activity across Wall Street. Investment banking also rebounded, while consumer spending and loan growth remained resilient. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down JPMorgan’s latest results, what drove the quarter, and why Jamie Dimon is still warning about ri...

For years, engaging the United States was seen as a way for Southeast Asia to secure stability and economic opportunity. But that assumption is now being tested. With tariffs, shifting alliances and a more unpredictable foreign policy under President Donald Trump, countries in the region are starting to reassess what engagement with Washington really means. In this episode of Morning Shot, we spea...

Staying at one company for 30 years used to be a norm, but times have certainly changed. We’re diving into the "Job Hopping" phenomenon—where a single move can net you a 20% pay bump compared to the usual 3% annual raise. We break down the "Sweet Spot" for switching, what Gen Z and Millennials are prioritising, and whether your resume looks like a career climber or a red flag.   P...

Every successful business starts with a founder wearing many hats, but true growth requires outgrowing the reliance on just one person.  Reginald Koh, founder of The Financial Coconut , shares his journey from a solo operator at his dining table to a strategic systems-builder. He reveals his operational playbook for scaling a bootstrapped SME, from overcoming the media "personality trap" to s...

The global balance of power is being rewritten not by weapons, but by energy. As oil shocks expose vulnerabilities across Europe and Asia, China appears to have quietly built a buffer through renewables, coal, and electrification, reducing its sensitivity to global supply disruptions. However, energy independence does not automatically translate into investor returns. Fierce domestic competit...

Stocks pushed higher on Tuesday as investors looked past geopolitical tension and focused on what could still go right. Despite a breakdown in U.S.–Iran peace talks, markets rallied on lingering optimism that a deal remains within reach. The S&P 500 is now within striking distance of its 52-week high, while the Nasdaq surged on continued strength in tech. Names like Oracle, Nvidia, and P...

Bloom Energy’s stock has surged after expanding its partnership to supply power for AI data centers. As demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure grows, electricity has become a key bottleneck, and Bloom Energy’s fuel cell systems are emerging as a potential solution. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they investigate what’s driving the rally, the significance of the large-s...

Singapore has rolled out close to S$1 billion in additional support for businesses and households, even as the full economic impact of the Middle East conflict has yet to show up in the data. But this isn’t just about immediate relief. The timing of the move is raising a deeper question: what are policymakers seeing ahead and why act now? In this episode of Morning Shot , we speak with Chua...

It can be a cup of matcha. A trip to Bali. Just going through Shopee after a long day at work and checking out a cart of stuff you don’t really need. We look at why 4 in 5 Singaporeans are impulse buyers, and share simple hacks to keep your "treat yourself" moments from breaking the bank! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Music credit: P...

Singapore’s economy expanded 4.6% in Q1 2026, missing expectations and slipping into a slight quarterly contraction. Manufacturing led the pullback while services lost momentum, even as construction held up. With energy prices rising amid global tensions, the central bank has tightened policy for the first time since 2022 to contain inflation, signaling a more cautious outlook ahead. Barnaba...

Stocks reversed earlier losses to surge higher as optimism grew around a potential US Iran deal, with tech leading the recovery and erasing war driven declines. Oriano Lizza, Sales Trader, CMC Markets Singapore discusses whether the rally can last, key signals from inflation and earnings, and what to watch from US banks and upcoming China data. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image: Gerd Altmann fr...

As Asia’s affluent population grows, so too does demand for new forms of lifestyle consumption, and yachting is emerging as one of them. The Breakfast Show invites  Jonathan Sit, Regional General Manager for the Marina Division at SUTL Enterprise on Mind Your Business to discuss the business behind the yachting industry, from marina infrastructure and regional expansion strategies to th...

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company just reported a roughly 35% jump in revenue, driven by strong demand for AI chips. The results reinforce TSMC’s position at the center of the artificial intelligence boom, supplying advanced semiconductors to major tech companies building AI infrastructure. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down what’s driving TSMC’s growth, why AI demand rem...

At work, saying “yes” is often seen as a sign of commitment, but over time, that can come at a cost. More responsibilities start to pile up, expectations quietly shift, and it becomes harder to draw the line without worrying about how it might be perceived. So how do you push back without being seen as uncooperative and what does saying “no” actually signal in today’s...

Our "Breakfast Bites" focuses on our poll question for the day: Imagine you saw a stranger publicly disciplining their child. Do you step in, or is it "not your business"? We unpack what our listeners voted for, and discuss our "cane-friendly" history, what the research says about physical discipline, and how we compare with other countries.   Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produce...

New condo launches in Singapore are commanding record prices per square foot, yet buyers are still snapping them up. So what’s changed? It seems buyers may be looking beyond psf figures, paying closer attention to absolute price, space efficiency and how well a home fits their needs. Leslie Yee, Senior Correspondent at The Business Times , joins us to break down why psf could be losing relev...

To mark Emaad's final day on the show (the end of an ERA), he decided to put a different spin on this week's Breakfast Quiz. Audrey and Ryan remained in the hot seat, but instead of fielding questions about lifestyle, culture or history, their knowledge of Emaad was put to the test - his likes, dislikes and much more! Have a listen!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Pr...

We dive into the turbulent offshore energy sector to uncover a compelling investment opportunity: Nam Cheong. Despite global shipping bottlenecks, war-driven fuel spikes, and Middle East geopolitical shocks, Syahril Hanafiah, Research Analyst at RHB Banking Group maintains a definitive 'BUY' call on the Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) provider with a projected 35% upside. He unpacks Nam Cheong&rsquo...

US stocks move higher for another session as the U.S. and Iran ceasefire holds steady. IG Market analyst Fabien Yip joins us to discuss the Dow turning positive for 2026 and what the latest PCE data means for your portfolio. She also previews the risks of the Q1 earnings season and the impact of rising oil prices on this recovery. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

International roaming has long been expensive and inconvenient for travellers. But the rise of eSIM technology is reshaping how people stay connected abroad, enabling mobile data to be activated instantly without a physical SIM card. On Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invites  Melvin Ng, Senior Director, APAC Partnerships, Airalo to discuss how his company built the world’s first...