Let's Talk, Singapore

Despite an exponential surge in demand for cybersecurity professionals amid the rapid advancement of digitalisation, women remain underrepresented, holding only 20-25% of roles within this landscape. So amid this growing push to create a more inclusive industry, what does it take to make real, lasting change? Jasie Fon, the Regional Vice President of Asia at Ping Identity joins the Breakfast Show...

Imagine a world where you embark a flying vehicle that takes you to your next appointment - without having to use a passport/boarding a plane. The era of flying cars has been a long time coming, and that might soon be a thing of the past, with Xpeng announcing its plan to start mass production of its flying car model and industrial robots by 2026. Take a glide through XPeng’s latest innovati...

Do mice actually like cheese? Does stretching before a workout help prevent injuries? The truth shall prevail on today’s Breakfast Bites! The world marks Debunking Day today, and the Breakfast Show wants to help dispel some of the world’s most persistent myths.   Audrey, Ryan and Emaad busts some myths and shares what they’ve believed all these years.   Presented by Aud...

Many SMEs are key contributors to our economy, so they play a critical role in environmental sustainability. However, many of them lack the resources and know-how to embed sustainability in their business operations, as well as juggle multiple pressing concerns.  Adam Tan, Head of Community Financial Services, Maybank Singapore shares how “myimpact SME” offers tailored insigh...

Authorities in Singapore are exploring the use of technology to autonomously disrupt websites used for scams and malicious cyber activity. The country is also looking to ramp up its AI talent pipeline. This comes amid an increasingly complex threat landscape, with criminals exploiting technology, like artificial intelligence, to carry out more sophisticated crimes and target more victims. On this...

Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com discusses what investors will be focused on including takeaways from the White House's first "Crypto Summit" as well as China's annual "Two Sessions". He also looks ahead to some of the key data points out of the US this week amid recent signs of a softening economy. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Do you, like most of us, get sucked into the online shopping black hole that makes it so easy to buy anything at the touch of a button? Luckily, experts have compiled a handful of tips you can deploy to stop yourself from purchasing things you don't need. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share these tips on Breakfast Bites!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek  Produced and ed...

NTU researchers have uncovered evidence of a new high-potential geothermal energy site in Yishun. Leveraging advanced seismic imaging techniques to explore underground heat potential in northern Singapore, the team found a geothermal reservoir, sitting above a depth of around 4km. This comes on the back of Singapore’s ambition to develop green energy resources to meet growing electricity dem...

It’s the biggest stretch of red the stock has ever seen since its 15 years as a public company. And it doesn’t look like things are going to change for Tesla, with its market capitalization falling below the $1 trillion mark for the first time since November. Cruise along with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they find out what’s driving shares of the iconic EV maker lower and where its...

Malcolm Koo, CEO, CGS International, Singapore  discusses how social media is reshaping financial education, with 51% of Singaporean adults relying on it for investment and financial advice. The most discussed topics in ASEAN include investing, saving, and budgeting. Social media platforms have become a breeding ground for misinformation, financial scams, and pump-and-dump schemes. Produced/P...

Running a business comes with countless decisions—hiring the right people, managing cash flow, expanding operations, and staying ahead of competition. But one critical aspect that often gets overlooked, especially among small and medium enterprises, is business insurance. Jenny Lim, CEO of Howden Singapore joins the Breakfast Show to share more about the evolving business insurance landscape...

Ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, Emaad quizzes Ryan and Audrey on important milestones and symbols and famous female figures in the world of politics and popular culture!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener...

Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President of financial research firm, CappThesis , shares his insights on Wall Street's steep pullback after the latest concessions from the White House on President Donald Trump’s controversial tariff policies failed to calm rattled investors. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented comm...

Globally, women and girls are particularly vulnerable in times of war and conflict. During such times, existing inequalities are magnified, infrastructure and social relations are broken down, and human rights are at risk. Research shows that more often than not, women bear the brunt of the secondary and lasting effects of war and conflict, including food insecurity, displacement, heightened human...

With the effects of climate change permeating through more layers of society, and natural resources growing scarcer - the concept of natural asset companies, a new investment model that ties environmental preservation to economic growth, is catching on. Such companies monetise natural ecosystems, providing investors an avenue to fund initiatives that protect and restore biodiversity, water resourc...

Have you ever wondered about the timing technology that goes behind your smartphones/tablets/fitness trackers? Well, the brain behind these smart chips that enable precision timing in our electronic devices is none other than SiTime! And just recently, it was revealed that their silicon-based Microelectronic Mechanical Systems, are found in Apple’s latest iPhone 16e! Join Dan Koh and Ryan Hu...

Here's something we fear but have probably experienced as least once in our lives thus far: a visit to a hospital emergency room. On this edition of Breakfast Bites, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share some doctors' tips on 5 things to avoid if you want to stay out of trouble!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek  Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits:...

Rena Kwok, Senior Credit Analyst, Asian Financials, Bloomberg Intelligence discusses the pros and cons of the recently announced capital return plans by Singapore banks, and whether there's room for further optimization for the lenders' capital structure. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much would you spend on a jacket or a bag? Some may keep it within the hundreds, others, an unimaginable amount. But regardless of the price tag, if you’re not already familiar with the tagline ‘Be heard, be seen’, that’s Prada’s unofficial motto - a brand many of us might be familiar with. And being seen is what they’ve achieved because it looks like they&r...

From stronger job support to more training opportunities, a slew of measures aimed at empowering workers at every stage of life with lifelong learning and career support were announced at Singapore’s Budget 2025. For example, mid-career workers (40 & above) who enroll in part-time training from early 2026, can receive a $300 monthly training allowance under the SkillsFuture Level-Up Prog...

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist at the MarketGauge Group shares her insights on how the major averages are moving, the latest on consumer index signalling some sluggishness, price movements that investors should be looking out for coming on the back of tariffs and where the pain points might be. She also weighs in on why IBM and Adobe are on her current stock shopping list. Presented by: Ryan...

Mak Yuen Teen, Professor (Practice) of Accounting & Director at the Centre for Investor Protection, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore  discusses his inaugural study reveal many gaps in the whistleblowing policies, raising concerns about their overall effectiveness in ensuring good corporate governance. He also shares how City Developments and SingPost stack up in the s...

From planning a holiday itinerary to cooking up a recipe in seconds, it is fascinating how AI chatbots are changing the way we interact and consume information in this day and age. But beyond addressing the questions of the everyday man on the street, can AI chatbots empower companies to grow their business? Jingjing Zhong, Co-founder of Superbench joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how her propr...

The world is keeping its eyes peeled as top lawmakers gather in Beijing to decide the policy direction during China’s annual parliamentary meetings this week. In the lead-up to the official opening of the “two sessions”, a new wave of optimism was sweeping through the world’s second-largest economy. Following last year’s market gloom, when stagnation seemed to be Chin...

People are spending more than ever here in Singapore and it shows in the financial report of South-East Asia’s biggest e-commerce company! From a growth-at-all-costs company to one achieving profitable growth across all business segments, parent company Sea’s transformative story is nothing short of remarkable. Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they browse through Sea’s latest rep...