Let's Talk, Singapore

Should independence start from the daily commute to school for Singaporean kids? Or should they be ferried from doorstep to doorstep?   Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek - LIVE every weekday at 6.40am for We are Family! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore has long pushed towards a “car-lite” future but for many people on the ground, the question is far more personal. Between rising COE prices, changing work patterns and the growing appeal of electric vehicles, how are individuals and families actually deciding whether a car is still worth it? Jake Ler, Chief Marketing Officer from Motorist Singapore weighs in. Join Neil Humphr...

Manchester United's 3-2 win over arch-rivals Liverpool secured the Red Devils a return to the UEFA Champions League for next season. But is this age old rivalry still the BIGGEST in world football?  Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are semiconductor stocks stretched too far? Abe Sheikh, CIO, Cordoba Advisory Partners  breaks down the latest market outlook, including why it might be time to short the chip rally and shares where investors can rotate into for better value. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image: Geralt via Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the end of an era on  The Breakfast Show on MoneyFM 89.3. After more than two and a half years, Ryan and Audrey take a walk down memory lane as we mark the end of the show (and welcome in a new program), before flipping the script and interviewing each other for the very first time. Expect candid moments, untold stories, and a look ahead at what’s next! See omnystudio.com/lis...

Ryan puts on his quizmaster hat for the last time! Don't worry, you'll still hear from us every day; but after more than two and a half years, MoneyFM 89.3 is making some changes to programming, and we are taking the morning to say goodbye to the Breakfast Show with Ryan and Audrey (and Emaad!).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks pulled back from record highs as rising oil prices and the shock exit of the UAE from OPEC rattled sentiment. At the same time, concerns over slowing growth at OpenAI hit semiconductor stocks, raising fresh questions about the cost of sustaining the AI boom. Isaac Wakszol, CEO, Activest Wealth Management discusses with Big Tech earnings ahead, is this just a pause or the start of a deeper r...

Cyberattacks have come a long way,  from nuisance malware a decade ago to highly coordinated operations powered by artificial intelligence. Today, attackers can automate ransomware campaigns, scan for vulnerable systems at scale, and even mimic human behaviour to slip past security checks. For many businesses, especially SMEs, the risks are no longer theoretical but immediate and costly. In t...

Match Group has invested $100 million into Sniffies, signaling a shift in the online dating landscape. As traditional swipe-based apps face user fatigue, the company is exploring new formats and communities while leaning into artificial intelligence to reshape user experience. Dan Koh, Ryan Huang and Audrey Siek find out what this move means for the future of dating and digital platforms. See omny...

From that mid-afternoon slump to struggling to focus at work, could your diet be to blame? We break down new research linking ultra-processed foods to lower attention spans, and explore how everyday choices may be impacting your energy, mood and performance more than you think!   Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong and Dan Koh Photo and mus...

Brand building takes time, but the board wants sales today. Stryv's Chief Marketing Officer Vanessa Tan shares her executive playbook for navigating the ultimate modern marketing dilemma. Drawing from her experience driving growth at tech giants like Xiaomi and Razer, Vanessa reveals how to balance long-term storytelling with immediate, hard-dollar ROI. She discusses how to kill "vanity metrics,"...

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have scaled new summits, inching up to new record highs, but beneath the surface of this historic rally, a tug-of-war is emerging between robust corporate fundamentals and a thickening fog of global instability.  Mark Giambrone, Head of US Equities and Portfolio Manager at Barrow Hanley Global Investors , to dissect the "Earnings Shield" protecting the mar...

Avis Budget Group has experienced one of the most extreme stock moves in recent market history, with shares surging more than 600% before plunging nearly 70% in just days. The dramatic move was driven by a massive short squeeze, high short interest, and limited share supply rather than fundamental improvements in the business. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down what triggered the rally, why the sto...

Most Singaporeans invest in property close to home, but what if the real opportunities are overseas? We speak to Han Teo and Tracy Peh of Byte Sized Investments about how they built a multi-million dollar US real estate portfolio from Singapore, and unpack the risks, realities, and what it truly takes to make it work. Presented and produced by Audrey Siek See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Would you start a business with your buddy if the offer came up today? We dig into the real pros and cons of mixing friendship with entrepreneurship… from shared vision to blurred boundaries, power struggles, and the very real risk of losing the friendship itself.    Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Dan Koh Photo and music credit: Pixabay...

Performance appraisal season is here again and for many, it still feels like a process that’s hard to read and even harder to influence. From self-assessments to peer feedback and final ratings, the outcome can often feel like it’s decided behind closed doors, long before the formal review even takes place. In this episode of Morning Shot, we speak with  Roger Pua, former Asia Pac...

We often talk about the hustle of climbing the corporate ladder, but what if the real secret to financial independence is treating yourself as the ultimate business entity?  Christopher Ng, a Financial Educator, Bestselling Author, and a man who achieved Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) at just 39 years old shares how he did it, all without ever earning a massive C-suite salary. In...

With oil prices rising again in the wake of canceled peace talks between the US and Iran, plus inflation fears reigniting, Brandon Ho, Head of Investment Advisory, Singapore, Arta Finance breaks down the Fed’s looming dilemma and the tech sector’s deepening valuation split. He explores the breakdown of traditional bonds as safe havens and where private credit fits into the equatio...

What happens when a musician decides to express her ideas through fashion instead of sound? The Breakfast Show invites Calista Liaw, celebrated erhu soloist & founder of LIAÜ , to talk about her journey from music to building a fashion brand from scratch and the challenges of turning a deeply personal vision into a sustainable business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From discounted invoices to freebies, where do you draw the line when friends become clients? We unpack the unspoken rules of “friend’s rates,” why they can strain relationships, and how Singapore’s network-driven culture makes it even trickier to balance goodwill with real business costs.   Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Tris...

The markets teased investors with a glimpse of the mountaintop on Thursday, as both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq touched fresh all-time intraday highs before a dramatic reversal left Wall Street in the red.  Steven Wieting, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Strategist at The CIO Group shares how he is repositioning his portfolio and his view of where safe havens are now. Produced/Presented: Ryan...

Most speakers are built to perform. But what if they were built to be seen as well? In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show speaks with Brian Ho, founder of Decibelist, a Singapore-based brand that creates handcrafted “Art Speakers” designed to blend into and elevate living spaces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US markets are back at record highs, driven by strong Big Tech earnings and continued momentum in artificial intelligence. But with oil prices rising amid Middle East tensions and inflation risks lingering, are markets becoming too complacent? On the Bigger Picture, Dan Koh speaks to Billy Toh, Regional Head of Retail Research, CGS International Securities as he breaks down what’s really dri...

L’Oréal has reported strong first-quarter results, with sales growth beating expectations and showing resilience across key markets including North America, Europe, and emerging economies. Demand for premium beauty products remains robust despite a challenging global environment. Dan Koh and Audrey Siek look into L’Oréal’s latest earnings, what’s driving growt...

The Singapore Open is back, drawing top talent from across the region and putting a spotlight on Asia’s growing presence in the global game. But beyond the competition, the tournament also reflects broader shifts in how professional golf is evolving – from player pathways to the business of the sport. Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner and CEO of the Asian Tour , speaks with The Breakfast Sh...