Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Across Asia, reports of passengers having valuables stolen mid-flight are on the rise with some cases pointing to coordinated criminal groups targeting specific routes. In 2024 alone, Hong Kong saw a 75% surge in cases, while airports in Tokyo and Singapore have reported similar upticks. In Singapore, there were 4 reported cases between January 2023 and September 2024, with one case involving a man who stole the equivalent of about S$120,000 from a jeweller on a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight in March 2024. The issue has grown serious enough for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to put it on the agenda this year, highlighting concerns around onboard security and cross-border enforcement. This Morning Shot episode explores what’s driving this trend, why certain routes are more vulnerable, and what’s being done, or not done, to deter in-flight theft. Dr. Alan Tan, Professor, NUS Law School (specialising in Aviation Law) joins the Breakfast Show to share his insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever been invited to a meal with a friend that you can’t quite afford? (Or maybe you can, but you’d really rather not spend that much dough on lunch.) As we grow older, financial gaps between friends can widen. Perhaps this makes you feel out of place with your friends because you simply couldn’t afford the same lifestyle; or maybe it's YOU who realise your friends hesitate when you suggest trying out a fancy new restaurant for dinner. What can we do to make things less awkward? 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.

He’s an Italian responsible for Renault's turnaround during his five years at the helm, sending its share up more than 90% over the period. Now, Luca de Meo, departing CEO of the carmaker, has been tasked with the onerous role of revitalizing Kering after the stock lost almost 80% of its value since reaching a record in August 2021.  Dan Koh and Audrey Siek venture into the world of luxury fashion to find out if De Meo’s brand management and marketing prowess is enough to turnaround the slump facing Kering, and what investors are saying about the new leadership change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management discusses how markets are reacting to the rising Iran-Israel tensions as well as bracing for the slew of central banks in action this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asia Pacific’s digital economy is booming — faster payments, faster growth, and unfortunately, faster fraud. Despite 85% of companies increasing their fraud prevention budgets and investing heavily in defense, businesses are still bleeding — losing over 5% of their revenue to increasingly sophisticated criminal networks. Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Matt DeLauro, President at SEON to discuss the rising tide of organised digital crime in APAC and adaptive solutions for anyone navigating risk in today's digital-first landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Hey, can you spot me $100?”It’s one of the trickiest situations we face with friends and family — money. Of course, very situation is different, and it also depends on your relationship with the person. But today, we’re breaking down a very real dilemma: Should you lend money to people you care about? Is it ever a good idea?   Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong  Photo credit: Pixabay and their talented community of   Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a string of tragic cases, Boeing’s thrown back into the spotlight again after news reports of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after take-off, carrying 242 passengers and crew. This came even after newly Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg, who took over in August, told employees that the company is on a fragile path to recovery and can’t afford another mistake. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they investigate the deadliest aviation accident in a decade and what it means for Boeing and their efforts to rebuild trust after years of setbacks tied to its troubled 737 MAX program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of the Breakfast Quiz, Emaad tests Ryan's Father's Day knowledge! Play along and see how you fare!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong  Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saad Ahmed, Head of APAC at Gemini discusses what's driving the momentum behind Singapore taking the lead in global cryptocurrency adoption, with 28% of its population now owning digital asset. That's more than any other country surveyed in Gemini's 2025 State of Crypto Report, and marks a rise from 26% in 2024, placing it head of traditionally strong markets like the UK, US, and Australia. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gina Martin Adams, Chief Equity Strategist & Global Director of Equity Strategy, Bloomberg discusses if the pressure from President Donald Trump on the Fed to cut rates is warranted in view of the recent cooler than expected inflation data. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.