Let's Talk, Singapore

It's the final Friday of the month! And that means its time to dig deep into the recesses of your mind to see if you're up to speed with some major news headlines.  Play along with Emaad and Ryan and see how you fare for July!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contri...

Retail investors who suffer losses in the stock market due to market misconduct could soon find it easier to seek civil recourse. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will consult on proposals later this year to strengthen investor protection through the enhancement of avenues to do so. Three areas of focus include enabling the pursuit of legal action, facilitating self-organisation, and prov...

Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone shares how much Japanese and Chinese markets will benefit from the easing of trade tensions. She also looks at the momentum being provided by the latest wave of earnings including Alphabet. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Controlling devices with your mind sounds like sci-fi, until Neuralink made it real. With brain implants now in live human trials and plans to treat paralysis, restore vision, and one day upgrade cognition itself, Elon Musk’s most radical venture is racing to merge mind and machine. Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they explore Neuralink’s latest breakthroughs, its bold commercial...

On International Self-Care Day, Emaad and Ryan explore luxury wellness retreats around the world catered to those who are willing to go the extra mile - both geographically and financially - to achieve better health. Think VR therapy, suspension therapy, four-hour hikes, and restricted diets. Listen in to find out more!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang  Produced by Emaad Akht...

Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com breaks down the Q2 earnings from Alphabet, Tesla, and IBM. He outlines the bright spots and weaknesses from the numbers. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has doubled down on reviving its tourism industry, and its aggressive efforts are paying off. Lavinia Rajaram, Asia Travel Expert, Expedia Group  discusses the measures that have been implemented to boost inbound tourist numbers, including the expansion of the country's transit policy; and how this is boosting the domestic economy. Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar See omnystudio.com/lis...

Retail tech often brings to mind flashy e-commerce platforms, but behind the scenes, true transformation is happening in how physical and omnichannel businesses run day to day. Across Southeast Asia, one company has been quietly building the infrastructure that powers thousands of stores, helping brands modernize from POS and CRM to analytics and AI. Join the Breakfast Show as they speak with Bika...

Coca-Cola’s bringing back cane sugar and it’s not just a flavor choice. Days after US President Donald Trump claimed victory for “real cane sugar,” the company confirmed a fall launch of a U.S.-made, cane-sweetened version of its iconic drink. Meanwhile, Coke’s Q2 earnings beat expectations with a 3.5% profit surge, even as global volumes slipped. What does this mean...

Suppose you have been offered a job. You’ve signed under the dotted line. Happy with the terms and conditions. Excited to start a new chapter of your career. And then your employer assigns you unpaid tasks ahead of your official start of employment. What should you do? Emaad and Ryan analyse what the experts say.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang  Produced by Emaad Akhta...

Regina Lim, Head of Property Research, Asia, M&G Real Estate discusses the state of real estate across Asia and why this moment is a ‘rare entry point’. She talks about what’s driving that optimism, as well as how geopolitical changes are reshaping the global flow of capital?   Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It starts with one extra class… then becomes a routine, a strategy, and for many, a necessity. In Singapore, tuition is often seen as the key to keeping up, or getting ahead. But what’s it like for the people on the other side of the classroom? The Breakfast Show sits down with Eric Kua, Founder and Chemistry Educator at Mr Khemistry to discuss why he left MOE to start his own centre,...

Many fresh grads are anxious about finding a job, but should they be? Manpower Minister Tan See Leng is urging graduates and parents to “stay calm,” pointing to new figures that show the employment rate for the 2025 university graduating cohort was 51.9% in June, 4 percentage points higher than in June 2024. That suggests the graduate job market may be on sturdier ground than expected,...

Jay Woods, Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets discusses how he is seeing signs of weakness with his favourite momentum indicator in the RSI is showing a slight bearish divergence. He believes much of the rally off the lows needs to be digested and accepted before climbing higher, especially in the S&P 500 stocks. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image by Temel from Pixabay See...

Once a darling of the SPAC boom, Opendoor spent most of 2024 flat on its back, out of favor, out of steam, and nearly out of cash. But just when Wall Street had written it off as another housing-tech flameout, the meme-stock crowd kicked down the door. From trading at less than the price of a bubble tea to surging nearly 500% in a matter of weeks, Opendoor has staged one of the most bizarre and ex...

Have you ever wondered why you remember certain past events so vividly, and others not so much?  On World Brain Day, Emaad and Ryan explore a couple of experts' takes on the step-by-step process of memory recall, why we have lapses, and whether Sudoku or crossword puzzles are better for the health of the fattiest organ in the human body!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang ...

Christine Short, Vice President of Research, Wall Street Horizon discusses what's in store for the Magnficent 7 with earnings from Tesla and Alphabet on tap in the coming days. She notes that the Q2 earnings season is already off to a fabulous start - thus far 83% of the 62 S&P 500 companies that have reported earnings have beaten expectations on the top and bottom-line, better than the 1...

For many adults, the dream of making music feels out of reach — too expensive, too technical, or simply too late. But what if it didn’t have to be? The Breakfast Show explores what it means to return to creativity later in life with Rachel Tan, founder of Momentum Lessons , an online music school helping adults, especially those with no formal background, learn to remix, produce, and r...

Once hailed as a gateway to China’s Greater Bay Area retail boom, Dasin Retail Trust is now in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Mounting debt defaults, executive exits, shareholder revolt, and now a trading halt amid failure to comply with SGX listing rules on timely financial reporting and AGMs. As the headlines pile up and distributions disappear, investors are left asking: What ha...

Music forms a pretty essential part of our daily lives.  But do you know how the names of some of our favourite artists and bands are correctly pronounced? The mispronounced series is back - have a listen!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang  Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo & music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors S...

In today’s fast-changing world, businesses face growing pressure to do more than just deliver profits. Environmental crises, social inequality, and governance challenges demand a new kind of leadership—one that balances purpose with performance. Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre and author of Sustainable Sustainability to discuss h...

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses what are the market implications of Japan's ruling coalition losing majority in both parliament houses for first time in history. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While gold and silver hog the spotlight, there's a lesser-known metal quietly stealing the show: ruthenium. Once an obscure player in the platinum group family, it's now surging past $800 an ounce, outpacing traditional safe-havens in year-to-date gains. From its critical role in AI infrastructure and data storage to its tight global supply, joins Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they dig into what's fue...

Derrick Kam, Asia Economist at Morgan Stanley lays out his long-term view on how Singapore can transition from value creation to wealth creation over the coming decade. He discusses why wealth creation is becoming a national priority, as Singapore prepares to support an ageing population and meet its citizens' aspirations.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

For many of us in Singapore, carnivals meant one name — Uncle Ringo. From heartland pop-ups to big city events, it’s a brand that defined childhoods, dates, and weekend outings. But who’s keeping the magic alive today? The Breakfast Show sits down with Joyce Lee, Director of Uncle Ringo and daughter of its founder, to talk legacy, innovation, and what it takes to run one of Singa...