Let's Talk, Singapore

Wouldn’t it be nice to be rewarded with a more than 7 months bonus 2 years in a row? Lucky for Singapore Airlines’ employees, that’s a benefit well deserved after the company reported yet another year of strong earnings results! Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they take a tour of SIA’s financial report card to find out what’s driving the generosity of the airline and w...

In a world where education is big business, how do you separate real value from flashy marketing? From the murky waters of unethical tactics used by tuition centres—misleading testimonials, inflated promises, to the ‘top tutor’ illusion, how can parents find the ‘perfect tutor’ for their child? The Breakfast Show speaks to Gary Ong, the Founder of Genius Mind Home Tui...

There are two Gen Z public transport trends that are gaining traction in the UK. Trend #1: train and bus-goers going on a complete digital detox (no phones, tablets, e-books etc) Trend #2: commuters using their devices without headphones  Emaad, Ryan and Audrey delve into them on this edition of Breakfast Bites!   Presented by: Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by: Emaa...

Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord Asia puts into context the significance of Moody's cutting the credit rating of the US from Aaa to Aa1. He also shares whether he agrees with investor Michael Burry's bearish view on Nvidia and Chinese stocks. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audrey is back from her holiday to China, and she takes us on a whirlwind tour of two of its most iconic cities: Beijing and Shanghai. Part of the highlight reel: a bustling matchmaking marketplace in the heart of Shanghai, and an interesting ingredient used to bind bricks at the iconic Great Wall of China.    Presented by: Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited b...

With a guiding principle to use technology for good, it's no surprise that China’s Tencent has come to be one of the biggest technological companies in the world, connecting more than one billion individuals under one singular superapp. And that’s paying off. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack the WeChat maker’s latest financial report card, and find out why it’s fu...

Will Smith, Director of US High Yield Credit, AllianceBernstein shares why high-yield bonds are a good alternative to stocks and what markets are pricing in as investors brace for the impact of tariffs triggering a wider economic slowdown. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist, Carson Group discusses how there are still pockets of the market that are still struggling in the space of transport, small caps, and homebuilders - despite recent headlines of easing trade tensions providing relief to markets. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang  Image: Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a traveller? How well do you know your airports?  Join Emaad and Ryan on this edition of the Breakfast Quiz and see how you fare!   Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College. Career. Status. Many young people may feel forced into a life script they never wrote. But what if success isn’t about checking the boxes—but creating your own? Matthew Zachary Liu, Founder, Maverick Movement joins the Breakfast Show to discuss Maverick Blueprint—a method that equips young people to define success on their own terms, find their voice, and stop living lif...

Having operated since 1858, SingPost has grown to become a leading postal and eCommerce logistics provider in Asia Pacific. But how did they fare in the recent financial report? Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they dissect the numbers behind SingPost’s latest earnings report card and what the future holds for them amid the ongoing trade tensions, with US tariffs and retaliatory measures by ke...

Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers discusses how investors should manage what he describes as Socially Acceptable Volatility in the markets. He also explains why they should pay closer attention at instruments like options as a way to both protect themselves and find opportunities in the current environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Wong, Editor in Chief, Fifthperson discusses how some companies are better positioned to weather the business uncertainty and volatile tariff environment, and may even outperform their counterparts during times of trade disputes. He shares what these traits are and where to find them. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you happy with your job? Would you like to take on more responsibilities? Perhaps even target a leadership position? These are all good questions to ask yourself from time to time. Emaad and Ryan talk about what employees can do - according to the experts - to show more initiative towards building leadership capabilities.    Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and Ed...

For a company that’s been manufacturing vehicles for over a century, one would imagine Nissan to stand strong amidst the stiff competition within the automobile space. But based on their latest earnings report, things don’t seem to look too good for the GT-R maker. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang investigate Nissan’s next step of approach to save its ailing business and find out who might...

In recent times, major corporations the world over have taken a back seat with respect to implementing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in company culture. Meta, Amazon, McDonald's and Boeing are among the names that have scaled back on DEI initiatives for various reasons. How are Singapore companies, both big and small, faring on diversity hiring? Ang Yuit, President, Association o...

The compromise between the US and China which will see tariffs being slashed are another sign of global trade tensions easing. It follows a trade deal done between the UK and India. Are we moving more towards deal making and less tariff tensions? Radhika Rao, Senior Economist, DBS Group Research discusses if the worst is over for the global economy. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystud...

Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President, CappThesis shares why he is keeping a close eye on stocks such as Coinbase, Mondelez International, AT&T, The Williams Companies and Krogers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your tickets have been booked. You've got your physical packing list checked: clothes, toiletries, shoes, gadgets and any other material necessities. But, given how much time we spend on our smartphones, how about cobbling a digital packing list together? Emaad and Ryan dive into some apps experts say you could find useful for navigation, entertainment, safety and other purposes on your next overs...

Think building an app means you need to be a coding wizard locked in a dark room surrounded by energy drinks and error messages? Think again. Steven Chu, the Chief Operating Officer at OrangeKloud joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how his company is removing the waiting months for a simple tool and turning ideas into apps in a fraction of the time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

The days of bulky phones might soon be over! In a shift towards sleek and ultra-thin design, Samsung recently unveiled their latest offering, the Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone, which will come to be known as one of the thinnest in the industry! Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack the latest specifications behind Samsung’s smartest handset and if that’s enough to reinvigorate invest...

Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, Carson Group  discusses the impact of larger-than-expected US-China tariff cuts on markets and future interest rate decisions by the Fed. He also highlighted companies / sectors that spearheaded a positive earnings season. Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget smartphones, smart glasses might be the next big thing that will keep us glued to our screens. From entertainment, to useful guides that might make navigating around a lot easier, it sounds like we might be in for a technological treat, especially when it's coming from Apple! Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they venture into the world of augmented reality and discuss if the iconic maker ha...

Finance leaders today are faced with an increasing pressure to do more with less—faster, smarter, and with fewer errors. On top of that, the struggle to cope with transformation fatigue in the early stages of change or deep into a digital journey can also stand in the way of driving results that matter. Jeremy Ung , Chief Technical Officer, BlackLine joins the Breakfast Show to discuss the b...

In possibly one of, if not the best positive surprise of this year, trade negotiators from the world’s biggest economies announced a massive de-escalation in tariffs for 90 days. That’s enough to reinvigorate optimism in the markets with some market strategists revealing that future episodes of weakness should be used as buying opportunities.  Dan Koh invites Vasu Menon, Managing...