Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Here's something I bet you don't pay much attention to on a day-to-day basis. Here are a couple of clues - they are used in some notarization processes and known to be unique to each individual. If you haven't guessed already - we're talking about fingerprints! Emaad and Audrey reveal some fun facts about our mysterious friends!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stock pick challenge is back for its second edition, and the competition is heating up. We check in on the latest performance and key developments behind this quarter’s picks, Sea Limited, Schlumberger, Pacific Edge, and Wonik Holdings, as we track who’s pulling ahead and what’s been driving each stock. From Southeast Asia tech and global energy services to healthcare diagnostics and Korean semiconductor equipment, we break down what’s changed and what investors should watch as the challenge unfolds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore wrapped up 2025 with stronger-than-expected growth, as fourth-quarter GDP surprised on the upside and manufacturing activity stayed in expansion territory. But while the data point to resilience at home, global PMI readings suggest uneven growth and weaker confidence heading into 2026. Dan Koh speaks with Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, to unpack what Singapore’s latest PMI and GDP numbers really mean, how sustainable the momentum is, and what the global PMI signals tell us about risks and opportunities in the year ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we think of e-commerce, we don’t usually think of heavy machinery. But even compact construction equipment is now being bought and sold online. And it shows how even traditional industries are being reshaped by technology and global trade. The Breakfast Show invites Dennis Tan, Founder of TYPHON Machinery as they discuss how the business identified gaps in the market, built its product offering, competed against larger brands, and scaled globally through digital channels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite widespread uncertainty, parts of the global economy proved more resilient than expected in 2025. However, big swings in currencies, commodities and China-related assets kept investors on edge. So what lessons should investors carry into 2026? Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy at UOB, discusses what worked last year, where the risks and opportunities lie now, and how everyday investors should think about the US dollar, major currencies, gold, oil and China — plus the three macro indicators that matter most. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As markets settle into the first trading days of 2026, Dan Koh, Ryan Huang, Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar revisit four very different stocks, Spotify, Pop Mart, Pfizer, and Genus. What's changed and how has each been performing? Join the Breakfast Show on this episode of Companies To Watch as they breakdown the latest headlines, stock moves, key developments shaping each company as the new year begins, and the undisputed champion of this mini competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New year, new you and new headlines!We look ahead to 2026: we’re just kicking off the new year but already we’re anticipating many events, holidays and upcoming things to note. From sports, to Chinese New Year and Budget 2026, play along at home and let us know how well you do. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still unnsure about travel plans for 2026? We have you covered! The Straits Times has put together 7 up-and-coming travel hotspots worth a visit in the new year. Emaad and Audrey summarize the attractiveness of these destinations!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek  Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo credit: ST File  Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The startup pipeline in Southeast Asia is changing. Drawing on AngelCentral’s 2025 analysis of startup applications, Shao-Ning Huang, Chief Angel & Partner at AngelCentral joins the Breakfast Show to discuss data-driven insights on mid-career founders, what angel investors look for, and why many corporate professionals struggle in startups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Southeast Asia positions itself as a global hub for data centres and digital infrastructure, banks are stepping up lending to support the boom. But with growth comes new forms of credit risk. Dan Koh speaks with Rena Kwok, Senior Credit Analyst, Asian Financials, Bloomberg Intelligence, about Singapore banks’ exposure to data centre loans, whether risks are contained, a look ahead to ASEAN banks’ outlook for 2026, and the impact of currency volatility across the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.