Let's Talk, Singapore

Jason Britton, Founder and CIO, Reflection Asset Management  discusses how the continuing sign of the times will be Trump's tariffs and the administration's willingness to subject the US economy to tantrums while the Federal Reserve looks to see what, if any, actual effects permeate the economy, and whether those effects cool inflation and or slow job growth.  Produced/Presented: Ry...

We talk about or quote famous people (think celebrities, authors, artists) pretty regularly - during conversations with friends, family and at work. But how often are we pronouncing these names correctly? There are more than a handful out there that even the most ardent fans probably haven't gotten right. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey dive into some of the commonly mispronounced star names.   Presen...

Ang Ze Yi, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, Allianz Global Investors discusses what's driving the outperformance by Asia fixed income, and how the tariff tensions are being priced in by markets. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s population is ageing fast and by 2030, about one in four citizens will be over 65. As the retirement age rises and lifespans stretch, it is important for Singaporeans to understand what it really takes to retire well in Singapore, and what kind of life one can expect in those later years. This segment takes a closer look at what makes Singapore a livable place for retirement, fro...

The medical industry has achieved a new clinical milestone. In what’s touted as a transformational shift in how we approach precision medicine, AstraZeneca released a new study, revealing how its experimental breast cancer pill delayed disease progression by over six months. Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they venture into the world of medicine, and analyze what AstraZeneca’s new dis...

Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Singapore's Group Wealth Management discusses how the back and forth on tariffs sets up June after a better than expected month of May. He walks through the likelihood of tariff escalations, as well as why he is more cautious towards global equities particularly US stocks. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

CEOs of big companies are often not the most easily approachable. They typically go about their business behind closed doors, away from the public eye. But that's starting to change.  Chief executives are now turning to social media video as a means to connect more deeply with staff, shareholders and investors. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share more!   Presented by: Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang &...

As demand grows for healthier, more sustainable food, NuFood Concept Studio is leading the charge — blending science, taste, and speed to bring better-for-you products to market. At the center of this innovation: a breakthrough Q Protein-enhanced hybrid meat, co-created by Nurasa, Quality Meat, and Cremer. Guo Xiuling, CEO of Nurasa & Joey Oh, General Manager, Quality Meat , join the Bre...

Gaming might very well be the new safe haven! From regulatory support to a wave of youthful consumerism, NetEase is undoubtedly enjoying a surge in spending amid US tariffs and chip-export restrictions. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they travel into the world of gaming, analyzing the investing case for one of China’s biggest internet companies, and why this sector is worth a second look tod...

As usual, at the last Friday of the month, The Breakfast Show reviews the biggest news headlines of the last few weeks, and what has happened in Singapore and around the world. Play along with the team!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong  Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors S...

Most family businesses have a short life span, rarely going beyond their founder’s stage. In fact, it's estimated that 95 percent of family businesses do not survive the third generation of ownership. This is often seen as the result of a lack of sustainable governance structures, unmanaged growth risks and failure to address succession. Dr. Jay Bevington, partner in Heidrick & Stru...

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group looks at the pockets of strength in the markets led by retail and semiconductors - reflecting how consumers have not given up, and the growth stocks remain the story. She zooms in how in the retail space, the vanity trade based on the domino effect of the diet drugs is waking up-from a trend to a megatrend. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang &nbsp...

From cyber threats and regulatory shake-ups to reputational landmines and climate risks, organisations are facing a complex web of challenges that demand more than traditional risk management. But how exactly is the role of a Chief Risk Officer evolving? And what does it reveal about the future of business? Ashley Wallace, Managing Director, Head of Financial Services, Asia Pacific at Russell Reyn...

From losing its chance at silverware after a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, to missing out the Champions League football next season and a shocking loss to a South-east Asian XI in Kuala Lumpur, one would think if this could get any worse for the red devils. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unravel the factors pushing Manchester United’s stock deeper into the red, and what this could me...

Alvin Chow, CEO, Dr Wealth  weights the pros and cons of the latest bid by Frasers Hospitality Trust to going private to unlock value for investors - its second attempt in three years. This follows Paragon Reit's plans to also go private as looks to facilitate a major AEI at its flagship property. Is this a sign of more delistings on the cards? Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.co...

Yussef Gheriani, Director of Investments and Operations, IHT Wealth Management discusses how Nvidia's latest earnings report reflects how the AI wave is real - which is why tech and quality are the places for investors to be. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a region where small and medium enterprises fuel the economy, the future of finance hinges on more than just algorithms — it’s about how intelligently we manage the data that powers them. But for SMEs across Asia, smart data isn’t just a tech upgrade — it’s a competitive edge. Kunal Anand, Chief Innovation Officer at F5 joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how smart...

Are you thinking about leaving your job? If you are, you don’t have to tell us - but should you tell your boss? Here’s a question many professionals struggle with, and it was addressed by ASkST on the Straits Times.  Before you hand in your official resignation, should you ever tell your boss in advance - like a heads up? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad discuss their thoughts.   Prese...

In a potentially game-changing event for the cryptocurrency industry, USDC stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group announced that it has initiated an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange to raise more than $600 million. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang dive into the world of digital currencies, analysing the details of Circle’s IPO, and figuring out what kind of impact this would have on crypto moving f...

Mark Newton, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors shares why he believes the broader markets (SPX, QQQ) have generally not broken their uptrends. He also looks at how Apple is positioned after going through range-bound consolidation lately. Newton adds his views on why Copper is worth looking at and the various ways to approach investing in...

Christina Woon, Portfolio Manager, Eastspring Investments discusses where investors can find the best dividend opportunities across Asia, and how she has repositioned her market approach since "Liberation Day". She also looks at whether Asia technology stocks are worth chasing. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It sounds like your boss. It reads like your coworker. But it’s not them—it’s a scam, engineered by AI and executed by a human. Paul Wilcox, Vice President of Asia Pacific and Japan at Infoblox joins the Breakfast Show to discuss everything you need to know about the chilling rise of hybrid scams, and what it will take to outsmart them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

We've all been guilty of butchering the pronunciation of some of our favourite foods in the past before being humbly corrected by our friends, family or Google.  On this edition of Breakfast Bites, Emaad serves up 10 foods for Ryan and Audrey to test their pronunciation skills!   Presented by: Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by: Emaad Akhtar Edited by: Trisha Yeong Ph...

Since its founding back in 2010, Xiaomi has come to be one of the biggest household names across the world. From excelling in the manufacturing of phones to every home appliance you can think of, the consumer electronics maker is pushing boundaries yet again, by unveiling its latest iteration of automobiles - the YU7 SUV. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they explore Xiaomi’s latest financial...

Mark Giambrone, Head of US Equities and Portfolio Manager / Analyst, Barrow Hanley Global Investors discusses why now may be a better time to start scouting for undervalued riskier assets, amid the uncertainty from the tariff environment. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.