Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Against the backdrop of a world that’s facing growing uncertainty, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong delivered his fourth Budget statement, but his first as prime minister. The broad suite of measures announced tally up to a record $143.1 billion, an increase from the $134.2 billion spent in the 2024 financial year. Key measures announced were aimed at helping Singaporeans tackle cost pressures, advancing the country’s growth, equipping workers through their lives, building a sustainable city, as well as nurturing a caring and inclusive society. Businesses and workers in particular can expect to benefit from a slew of subsidies and initiatives surrounding lifelong learning. Singapore is also pushing ahead with building a more resilient green economy. On Part One of our special Budget edition of Morning Shot, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School, Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies and Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC and Member of Parliament for Pioneer SMC share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad AkhtarProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Chong Jun Liang / STSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelvin Wong, Senior Market Analyst, OANDA discusses how much momentum there is behind Singapore's Straits Times Index after hitting a new high above 3,900. He looks at the potential catalysts including announcements from Singapore's Budget 2025. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the world outside feels scary and dangerous, your home can be your safe space. But did you know, based on the furniture you buy, it can also be one of the most dangerous places to be? In fact, reports have surfaced recently of people in Singapore falling ill due to high formaldehyde levels in their furnishings! Dylan Zeng, Marketing Director, A Star Furnishings joins The Breakfast Show to discuss why you should be choosing aluminium cabinetry over wood, and tips on how homeowners can better detect formaldehyde in building materials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta’s big bet on the metaverse and artificial intelligence is undoubtedly paying off. In fact, the company is earning great returns on its investments with revenue up 22% in 2024 to reach $164 billion. Earnings grew even faster, up 60%. And here’s the next big thing they’re betting on: AI-powered humanoid robots. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they wonder if it's worth investing in a robot that will help you with your household chores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Bensignor, President, InTheKnowTrader.com shares his insights on his takeaways from the latest NASDAQ movements and where the directional bias is right now. He also weighs in on inflationary expectations and other headwinds that could encourage the Fed to keep rates higher for longer, where gold and bitcoin are headed, and whether Trump's move to stop to stop minting pennies could result in the need to make more nickels. Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Steve Russell / Toronto Star via Getty ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister will be delivering the Budget in Parliament today. This will be PM Wong’s first Budget as Prime Minister, and also the last one for the current term of government, with an upcoming General Election expected to be held by 23rd November. Titled “Onward Together For A Better Tomorrow” - this year’s Budget is set to be a significant one, with expectations for it to cover both short and long-term challenges across four broad themes: economic strategies for the next bound; opportunities for skills upgrading and jobs for workers; support for Singaporeans across different life stages; and strengthening Singaporeans’ sense of solidarity and unity as the country marks SG60. In a social media post, PM Wong said that this year’s Budget will involve everyone and advances the Forward Singapore plans for a stronger and more united society. On this episode of Morning Shot, Ang Yuit, President of the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Lawrence Wong / FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With this year’s upcoming Budget, it feels like the perfect time to take a closer look at something we use every day but rarely think about—our Singapore Dollar!  From hidden symbols to fascinating stories behind our notes, you might just see your cash in a whole new light after this. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad dive into some fun facts about our money that might surprise you.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever feel like there’s never enough space at home to store the things that you love? Or maybe you’ve got a small business going and looking for a space to store your items and a warehouse might be a little too much for you? Well you’re in luck because self-storage services are now readily available amid a boom in people seeking temporary space for household items and beyond. Danny Wong, CEO of Work+Store joins The Breakfast Show to share how he is making a dynamic change in this industry as a leading pioneer in the self-storage industry and the services he offers to consumers in need of more space!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting discusses what central banks in Australia and New Zealand are set to do this week. He also previews what Singapore's Budget 2025 will likely focus on. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whenever you take to the skies, you just never know what kind of passenger(s) you'll end up sitting next or near to.  If they're kind and mind their own business, no complaints. But what about when they're rude, impatient, or inconsiderate? We've surely all encountered at least one of the above aboard an aircraft and it's no surprise then that such passengers are categorised into six annoying groups. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey tell us more.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.