Let's Talk, Singapore

The Breakfast Show did something a little different this morning. Usually, Emaad’s the one asking the questions, and keeping conversations on track. But today, Audrey and Ryan flipped the script. Because it is his final day on the Breakfast Show on MONEY FM 89.3, we thought it’s only right we put him in the hot seat for once. We welcomed Emaad Akhtar to his first and last interview wit...

Stocks staged a massive comeback after Donald Trump signaled a temporary halt to attacks on Iran. The Dow surged more than 1,300 points while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted sharp gains. Investors are now weighing whether this is a turning point or just a relief rally. Christine Short, Head of Research, TMX Datalinx also digs into bank earnings, IPO momentum, and whether the resilient consumer c...

As Middle East tensions drive volatility in oil, rates, and global markets, investors are rethinking where to find stability. Joy Wang, HSBC's Head of ASEAN Equity Research and ASEAN Property, explores how these shocks are flowing into real estate, and what it means for Singapore REITs, from sector shifts to where the real opportunities lie today. Produced and presented by Audrey Siek See omnystud...

Most businesses are designed around efficiency, scale, and transactions. But what if the way a business is designed also determines who gets included, and who gets left out? The Breakfast Show invites  Ravi Sinha, founder of Art Werkx to share how his creative café-studio is working with the Down Syndrome Association to design more inclusive, everyday experiences, and how businesses ca...

From 5:30pm dinner reservations to better sleep and digestion, younger consumers are shifting their mealtime earlier... but does it work in Singapore’s late-dining culture? We unpack the trend, the science behind early eating, and whether it’s time to rethink your dinner routine.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeo...

For many people, career success is often measured by progression – climbing the ladder, taking on bigger roles, and building stability over time. But what happens when that path starts to feel disconnected from the work you actually set out to do? The Breakfast Show speaks to Theresa Pong, Founder & Counselling Director, The Relationship Room , about her decision to step away from a stab...

Markets are behaving in ways that are challenging the old playbook. Even after President Trump agreed to a two week ceasefire with Iran, gold is climbing instead of easing, while Bitcoin is showing surprising resilience under pressure.  Mark Wong, Head of Trading at Independent Reserve, unpacks whether the definition of a safe haven is being rewritten, what shifting correlations mean for port...

The major averages staged a late recovery after reports of a possible Pakistani-brokered delay in U.S. military action against Iran lifted sentiment. However, beneath the headline relief, investors are still navigating fragile geopolitics, mixed sector signals, Fed succession risks, and rising expectations for first-quarter earnings. Joseph Sroka, CIO and Co-Founder of NovaPoint Capital , shares h...

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term ‘beauty pageant’? Elegance, style… glitz and glamour, maybe. But quirky? Probably not the first word you’d think of. Well, today, that’s exactly where we’re going. On World Pageant Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey take you around the world to uncover some of the most unexpected beauty competition...

Did you know that 60% of the world's coffee is grown by 12.5 million smallholder farmers, 44% of whom live in poverty, and 22% in extreme poverty? Statistics like these would appear to support those who argue that the coffee industry is by and large a highly extractive one. Enter NoFilter, a social enterprise coffee company whose mission is to challenge the industry's status quo by focusing o...

AI is quickly becoming part of how students do their homework, from generating ideas to writing full answers. But as these tools become more embedded in everyday learning, some parents are starting to question what’s really happening beneath the surface. If tasks feel easier and faster to complete, does that mean children are actually learning more? On Morning Shot, we speak with Raghav Gupt...

Kilograms, seconds, centimetres. These are just a few examples of standard units of measurement that we probably use in some way, shape or form on a daily basis.  They form part of what is formally known as the metric system, which was created in France in the 1790s to simplify and consolidate the myriad ways people used to measure things.  On Metric System Day, Emaad and Ryan dive into...

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has thrown a spanner in the works to the global aviation industry's growth picture. And China is no exception. Leithen Francis, Co-founder & Managing Director, Francis & Low,  helps us understand how exposed Chinese airlines are compared to their international peers despite holding the strategic advantage of being able to fly over Russian airspace...

The S&P 500 just logged its worst quarter since 2022, but is the sky really falling, or is this a prime buying opportunity? George Schultze, Founder and Managing Member at Schultze Asset Management unpacks the complex macroeconomic forces driving the latest market session. He shares his insights on the Federal Reserve's "worst-case scenario" of oil-driven stagflation and whether double-di...

Most desserts served in restaurants today are not made in-house. As labour shortages and rising costs reshape the F&B industry, many operators are turning to specialised manufacturers to deliver consistency, efficiency, and scale. In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invites  Erik and Shamsa van Keulen, co-owners of Oishi , to share how their business supplies dessert...

Education systems reward individual performance –  grades, rankings, achievements. But once graduates enter the workplace, success often depends on something less visible: how well they fit within a team, a manager’s expectations and the organisation’s culture. In this episode of Breakfast Special, we unpack the idea of “fit” at work. What it really means, why it...

As President Trump’s expletive-laden ultimatum to Iran sends oil prices soaring, Trackrecord Asia CIO Phan Vee Leung breaks down the broader market implications. He explores whether this geopolitical spike is just another Wall Street 'TACO' trade—the theory that Trump Always Chickens Out after peak volatility. He also analyses the paradox of drifting gold prices amidst the escalat...

Singapore’s education system is known for its rigour and results, but it has also raised questions about whether students are truly learning or simply preparing for exams. As tuition becomes increasingly common, some educators are rethinking how learning should take place. In this episode of Mind Your Business,  Wei Yi Lim, co-founder of Study Room , joins The Breakfast Show to share hi...

With smartphones now largely kept out of schools and new safeguards like app store age checks and device curfews coming into play, the boundaries around children’s screen use are shifting. But beyond these measures, much of the responsibility still sits with parents navigating a growing ecosystem of filters, settings and controls. Shem Yao, Head of TOUCH Cyber Wellness joins the Breakfast Sh...

How much screen time is too much... and are we getting it wrong? Kids are now limited as much as possible with screen time, but do we adults practice what we preach?  The Breakfast Show unpacks why strict limits might actually make screens more addictive, what the famous M&M experiment reveals about behaviour, and how Singapore parents can help kids build healthier digital habits instead...

Stocks rallied while oil prices dipped below $102 as President Trump signaled a potential U.S. withdrawal from Iran within weeks, contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.  Lawrence Hatheway, Global Investment Strategist, Franklin Templeton Institute discusses whether current valuations have already priced in a resolution. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image: Pexels from Pixabay&n...

Real estate is no longer just about homes, offices, or malls; it’s increasingly about data. As AI and cloud demand surge, we explore the rise of digital infrastructure like data centres and what it means for investors in Singapore.  Keith Ong of RealVantage breaks down the risks, returns, and why this could be the next frontier in property investing. Produced and presented by Audrey Sie...

Many founders focus on building products, raising funding, and chasing growth. But what if most startups fail because they’re solving the wrong problems from the start? On Mind Your Business, Joshua Chan, co-founder of ErgoTune , shares the lessons behind his social content that’s been gaining traction online, what actually works when scaling a business and the common mistakes founders...

McCormick is making one of the biggest bets in its history. After reporting solid earnings, the company announced a multi-billion dollar deal with Unilever’s food division, a move that could transform it into a global food giant. But with scale comes risk. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out if this a smart move for long-term growth, or a deal that’s simply too big to execute. See omnystud...

Global conflicts don’t just reshape geopolitics – they can ripple through financial markets in ways that affect everyday costs at home. With oil prices rising and long-term interest rates already edging higher, the question now is how much of that pressure will show up in Singapore. The segment breaks down how external shocks influence local rates, why Singapore Overnight Rate Average...