Let's Talk, Singapore

As the end of 2025 fast approaches, many of us may be wondering what travel will look like in the new year. According to a recent Booking.com survey, 2026 is going to be defined by ultra-personalised adventures. Anthony Lu, Regional Director, Southeast Asia & Greater China, Booking.com, discusses some of these trends, which include road and relationship compatibility trips, as well as a willin...

Don Don Donki may be a Singaporean guilty pleasure, but its parent company is now caught in the middle of a diplomatic clash. Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar explore how China’s travel advisory on Japan sent PPIH shares sliding, why Chinese tourists play such a big role in Don Quijote’s profits, and what the numbers really say about this cult-favourite retailer’s long-term resilience. S...

We track our steps, calories, and screen time, but rarely our sleep. Across the world, rising stress, heat, and late-night connectivity are fuelling a modern sleep crisis. Scientists now call rest the “third pillar” of health, as essential as diet and exercise. The Breakfast Show speaks to Matteo Franceschetti, Co-Founder and CEO of Eight Sleep , to find out why sleep has become the ne...

Do you have any TV shows you find yourself rewatching for the thousandth time? It’s very common for many people to rewatch stuff they've watched before, despite all the new choices we have. Researchers call it “comfort rewatching", and there is actually physical and emotional explanations as to why we love the oldies so much.  Audrey and Emaad chat about their favorite comfort sho...

The U.S. government has reopened after a record 43-day shutdown that froze key services, stalled economic data, and disrupted everything from airport operations to food assistance. Now the question is how quickly the world’s largest economy can get back on track — and what the missing data means for global markets and policymakers. Bryan DeAngelis, Partner and Head of Washington Office...

Markets are recalibrating after a soft session on Wall Street, with the Dow falling more than 500 points and AI stocks showing renewed volatility. With investors now leaning into the idea of a Fed pause, attention is turning to opportunities beyond mega-cap tech, from healthcare to energy to financials, and a potentially brighter setup for 2026. Dan Koh speaks with Mark Giambrone, Head of US Equit...

With economic data turning patchy and the Fed refusing to commit to a December move, investors are operating with more noise than clarity. Kyle Rodda, Senior market analyst, Capital.com decodes what the market’s volatility is really saying - from the risks lingering after the U.S. shutdown to the shifting expectations around rate cuts. He previews Nvidia’s pivotal earnings, the emergin...

If you're reading this, you've most likely attended a conventional university programme. But what about the road less travelled? Would you be willing to be adventurous and explore uncharted territory when it comes to pursuing a degree? Emaad and Ryan explore three unique universities around the world and why they may appeal to the next generation of uni-goers!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar &amp...

Cars are no longer just machines, they’re becoming digital ecosystems on wheels. Across Southeast Asia, drivers today want more than horsepower, they want continuous connectivity. The Breakfast Show invites Benson Yeo, SVP Connectivity for APAC, IDEMIA , to unpack how connectivity, identity, and security are redefining mobility, and what opportunities it opens for entrepreneurs and business...

Headlines screamed that Singapore Airlines’ profits plunged 68 percent, but the truth is far more nuanced. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack how Air India’s losses, lower interest income and normalising travel yields created misleading headlines, and why the underlying business remains resilient heading into the busiest travel season of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

As Singapore renews its focus on social mobility, attention is turning to how the private sector can help level the playing field. Beyond hiring or donations, can businesses play a deeper role in shaping opportunity from education access to employability and financial resilience? DBS Foundation has announced a new SGD14.5 million partnership with the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to suppo...

Personality drives performance more than we think. Cindy Leong, founder of The Enneagram Academy, breaks down how understanding core motivations and emotional patterns can transform teamwork, sharpen leadership, and reduce workplace conflict. We explore why more organisations are turning to the Enneagram as a strategic business tool and how it can reshape hiring, communication and culture.  ...

Stocks tumbled sharply on Thursday, with all major U.S. indices logging their worst session since early October as renewed worries over interest rates and lofty tech valuations wiped out recent gains. G eorge Schultze, Founder and Managing Member at Schultze Asset Management , breaks down the turn in market mood. We explore why economic growth remains resilient but is beginning to moderate, how in...

Diabetes affects hundreds of millions worldwide, but how much do we truly understand about it? Join us for a light, informative quiz that breaks down the facts, busts a few myths, and helps raise awareness on this important global health day.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talente...

More than 90,000 Singapore businesses are now selling to 14 million international customers, generating over US$1.6 billion in annual cross-border sales. The Breakfast Show speaks with Matthew Lucas, Vice President & Head of Cross-Border Trade at PayPal , to unpack the Global Beat 2025 findings, from the top sectors driving growth to new markets like Mexico and Germany, and what this means for...

Holiday season is in the air, airport queues are growing, and the frantic tapping of Klook users booking last-minute Universal Studios tickets' a scene that many of us are familiar. And right on cue, travel-tech darling Klook has chosen now, November 2025, to file for a U.S. IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, under ticker symbol KLK.  Fly with Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they explore how Asia...

Stuart Dunbar, Partner, Baillie Gifford explores why long-term thinking is essential at a time when markets chase headlines, and why Asia remains wildly underrepresented in global portfolios. We unpack the region’s powerful shifts, from China’s policy reset to India’s innovation boom, Vietnam’s rise, and Asia’s deepening role in global AI infrastructure. He shares whe...

At the heart of every community lies a simple goal — to make everyday life a little better. That’s the driving force behind FairPrice Foundation’s renewed purpose to uplift lives and strengthen communities. From helping families access nutritious food to empowering the next generation through education and sustainability, the Foundation is redefining what it means for a business...

Big Pharma just rewrote the rulebook in the obesity-treatment race. Pfizer has won the bidding for Metsera after a showdown with Novo Nordisk. Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar unpack how this US$10 billion move signals a pivot into GLP-1 drugs, why Novo walked away and what it all means for investors tracking the next trillion-dollar health-tech frontier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

If you're an avid user of social media, you'll likely be very familiar with acronyms like IDK (I don't know), BTW (by the way), LMK (let me know) and IYKYK (if you know you know). But don't fret if you're not. The world of short-hand social media communication still flummoxes many. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share 10 of the more common abbreviations that remain in the indecipherable category for these...

With COP30 underway, governments are looking at how to meet ambitious climate and sustainability targets. But how does this all impact investors? Thomas Höhne-Sparborth. Head of Sustainable Investing at Lombard Odier Investment Managers, shares how these international goals are shaping sustainable investment. Produced and presented by Audrey Siek   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

With the Dow closing above 48,000 for the first time and investors bracing for the U.S. government to finally reopen, markets are preparing for a flood of long-delayed economic data. Damian McIntyre, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at Federated Hermes , breaks down how his team is positioning portfolios amid the uncertainty. We explore whether the market narrative has become too crowded around polic...

As COP 30 unfolds in Belém, Brazil — the gateway to the Amazon — world leaders are marking ten years since the Paris Agreement with a renewed focus on resilience, equity, and climate action that connects to real lives. From the launch of the global “Beat the Heat” initiative to efforts strengthening carbon markets and adaptation finance, the talks are moving from ple...

Artificial intelligence is changing the face of wealth management — not by replacing advisers, but by empowering them. From hyper-personalised portfolios to real-time risk analysis, AI is helping investors make sharper, faster, and more data-driven decisions. Amanda Ong, Singapore CEO, Arta Finance discusses how the shift from automation to augmentation is creating a new era of intelligent i...

Wall Street closed with a split performance as the Dow Jones surged to a new record, powered by healthcare heavyweights like Merck, Amgen, and Johnson & Johnson,  while the Nasdaq slipped amid renewed pressure on AI-linked names. Meanwhile, new ADP data hinted at a cooling labor market, adding another layer of complexity for investors. With Washington inching closer to ending the historic...