Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

As the end of 2025 fast approaches, many of us may be wondering what travel will look like in the new year. According to a recent Booking.com survey, 2026 is going to be defined by ultra-personalised adventures. Anthony Lu, Regional Director, Southeast Asia & Greater China, Booking.com, discusses some of these trends, which include road and relationship compatibility trips, as well as a willingness to explore AI-driven hospitality.   Produced and presented by Emaad Akhtar  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Don Donki may be a Singaporean guilty pleasure, but its parent company is now caught in the middle of a diplomatic clash. Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar explore how China’s travel advisory on Japan sent PPIH shares sliding, why Chinese tourists play such a big role in Don Quijote’s profits, and what the numbers really say about this cult-favourite retailer’s long-term resilience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We track our steps, calories, and screen time, but rarely our sleep. Across the world, rising stress, heat, and late-night connectivity are fuelling a modern sleep crisis. Scientists now call rest the “third pillar” of health, as essential as diet and exercise. The Breakfast Show speaks to Matteo Franceschetti, Co-Founder and CEO of Eight Sleep, to find out why sleep has become the next frontier in health technology, the business of recovery, and how a high-tech approach to temperature and circadian science could redefine how we rest, recharge, and perform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have any TV shows you find yourself rewatching for the thousandth time? It’s very common for many people to rewatch stuff they've watched before, despite all the new choices we have. Researchers call it “comfort rewatching", and there is actually physical and emotional explanations as to why we love the oldies so much.  Audrey and Emaad chat about their favorite comfort shows.   Presented by Audrey Siek 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.

The U.S. government has reopened after a record 43-day shutdown that froze key services, stalled economic data, and disrupted everything from airport operations to food assistance. Now the question is how quickly the world’s largest economy can get back on track — and what the missing data means for global markets and policymakers. Bryan DeAngelis, Partner and Head of Washington Office at Penta Group, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack the political dynamics behind the deal, the risks of another shutdown in January, and the signals Singapore should watch as Washington works to restore stability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets are recalibrating after a soft session on Wall Street, with the Dow falling more than 500 points and AI stocks showing renewed volatility. With investors now leaning into the idea of a Fed pause, attention is turning to opportunities beyond mega-cap tech, from healthcare to energy to financials, and a potentially brighter setup for 2026. Dan Koh speaks with Mark Giambrone, Head of US Equities and Portfolio Manager and Analyst, Barrow Hanley Global Investors about the volatility inside AI, the opportunities outside it, and what investors should be preparing for next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With economic data turning patchy and the Fed refusing to commit to a December move, investors are operating with more noise than clarity. Kyle Rodda, Senior market analyst, Capital.com decodes what the market’s volatility is really saying - from the risks lingering after the U.S. shutdown to the shifting expectations around rate cuts. He previews Nvidia’s pivotal earnings, the emerging “AI-ROI” debate, and why cross-asset jitters may be hinting at deeper fragilities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're reading this, you've most likely attended a conventional university programme. But what about the road less travelled? Would you be willing to be adventurous and explore uncharted territory when it comes to pursuing a degree? Emaad and Ryan explore three unique universities around the world and why they may appeal to the next generation of uni-goers!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang  Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cars are no longer just machines, they’re becoming digital ecosystems on wheels. Across Southeast Asia, drivers today want more than horsepower, they want continuous connectivity. The Breakfast Show invites Benson Yeo, SVP Connectivity for APAC, IDEMIA, to unpack how connectivity, identity, and security are redefining mobility, and what opportunities it opens for entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping the future of transport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines screamed that Singapore Airlines’ profits plunged 68 percent, but the truth is far more nuanced. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack how Air India’s losses, lower interest income and normalising travel yields created misleading headlines, and why the underlying business remains resilient heading into the busiest travel season of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.