Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

From automating tasks and analyzing data to summarizing meetings and integrating with the tools we use every day, generative AI is beginning to function less like software and more like a true teammate. Explore the newest suite of workplace tools being launched inside ChatGPT with the Breakfast Show as they invite Oliver Jay, Managing Director, OpenAI International to discuss what this means for businesses, team productivity, and the future of work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After what seemed like a rollercoaster of conflict between Iran and Israel after the US’ involvement over the weekend, US President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced a tentative ceasefire between the two nations despite Iran attacking a US military base in Qatar. This latest development sent oil prices spiralling downwards, and reinvigorating hopes that a de-escalation of conflicts between Iran and Israel might just be around the corner. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they drill into the details of the various moving parts influencing prices of the oil market and figure out what analysts are saying about the near-term prospects of the iconic ‘black gold’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at capital.com discusses how the various scenarios markets have to confront with the fall-out from the US missile strike on Iranian nuclear assets over the weekend. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini become more widely available, educators across Singapore, from secondary schools to universities, are grappling with a growing dilemma of how to adapt teaching and assessment methods to keep pace with AI, without losing the essence of independent thinking and learning.  This segment explores how local educators are adapting. Are students being taught how to use these tools responsibly, or are they learning to game the system? How is AI being governed by educational institutions? How do we strike the right balance between embracing new tech and maintaining academic integrity? Professor Venky Shankararaman, Vice Provost (Education) & Professor of Information Systems at SMU and Danish Lukawski, Founder and Generative AI Lecturer at DANAMIC joins the Breakfast Show to share their insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you ever hire a stranger to go on holiday with you?  Say hello to the rise of the travel buddy economy — part personal guide, part bestie for the day, all rolled into one. Plus, this person is usually based at the place you’re visiting, so they have the inside scoop! Audrey and Ryan talk about what they’d do if they were someone travel buddy, and how much someone can make being a travel buddy!   Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong  Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What started as a promise to be a ‘peacemaker’ progressed to an escalation of the war between Iran and Israel, in which America is now an active participant. In a dramatic turn of events, US President Trump made the bold decision to insert the US into the fraught conflict, striking three nuclear sites in Iran over the weekend. That’s putting the strategic value of defense stocks in the spotlight. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they analyse the investment case of Lockheed Martin, one of many defense stocks that defied the bearish movement in the broad equities market amid the widening of conflict in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s hyper-digital world, grabbing attention isn’t just about being online—it’s about being unforgettable. With social media platforms saturated with content, brands are in a race not just for visibility, but for relevance—especially with the Gen Z audience that’s rewriting the rules of engagement. The Breakfast Show invites Silvia Teh, CEO & Co-founder of Confetto, a boutique creative agency that’s made a name for itself by helping businesses—particularly SMEs—cut through the digital noise with scroll-stopping content and razor-sharp strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Wong, Client Portfolio Strategist, South East Asia, Fidelity International discusses how the fragmentation between economies is a new reality facing Asia. He also looks at the implications of a weaker USD for the region.Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang on this whirlwind tour of markets as they conduct a quick analysis of 3 local Singapore stocks on this edition of Quick Pick stocks! Are they hot, or not? Tune in to find out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s quiz, we hone in on some interesting ventures and merchandise that have been sold (or, are still available to buy!) with the Trump name. From steaks to sneakers, and even a Bible — Donald Trump has put his name on a wide range of products over the decades. Some have become iconic, others… less so.  So today, the quiz is called “HAS TRUMP SOLD THIS?” Play along! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong  Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.