Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Christina Woon, Portfolio Manager, Eastspring Investments discusses where investors can find the best dividend opportunities across Asia, and how she has repositioned her market approach since "Liberation Day". She also looks at whether Asia technology stocks are worth chasing. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It sounds like your boss. It reads like your coworker. But it’s not them—it’s a scam, engineered by AI and executed by a human. Paul Wilcox, Vice President of Asia Pacific and Japan at Infoblox joins the Breakfast Show to discuss everything you need to know about the chilling rise of hybrid scams, and what it will take to outsmart them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all been guilty of butchering the pronunciation of some of our favourite foods in the past before being humbly corrected by our friends, family or Google.  On this edition of Breakfast Bites, Emaad serves up 10 foods for Ryan and Audrey to test their pronunciation skills!   Presented by: Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by: Emaad Akhtar Edited by: Trisha Yeong Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since its founding back in 2010, Xiaomi has come to be one of the biggest household names across the world. From excelling in the manufacturing of phones to every home appliance you can think of, the consumer electronics maker is pushing boundaries yet again, by unveiling its latest iteration of automobiles - the YU7 SUV. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they explore Xiaomi’s latest financial report card and find out if the smartphone maker’s ‘Tesla Model Y killer’ has what it takes to capture a portion of the automobile pie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Giambrone, Head of US Equities and Portfolio Manager / Analyst, Barrow Hanley Global Investors discusses why now may be a better time to start scouting for undervalued riskier assets, amid the uncertainty from the tariff environment. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind every shuttered café or restaurant is a difficult, often deeply emotional decision. Rising rents, falling margins, changing consumer habits,  all of these weigh heavily on owners trying to balance financial survival with personal investment and passion.  This segment unpacks the real-world pressures and challenges the F&B Industry is facing today, taking a look into the tipping points business owners face especially with steep rental costs, the support structures that could make a difference, and what’s at stake if more independent players are forced out of Singapore’s F&B landscape. With insights from long-time F&B operator Heidi Tan, co-owner of Flor Patisserie, and Dr. Guy Llewellyn, Assistant Professor of Hospitality at EHL Hospitality Business School, to help us unpack what’s really going on and what might need to change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve rated hotels, ranked restaurants, and scored buildings for energy—but what about how a space feels to the people inside it? In this episode, the Breakfast Show explores a revolutionary concept that could redefine how we design, evaluate, and invest in buildings: a star rating system for human-centric customer experience. Join in on this conversation as they speak to Dr. Marigold Kimura, the inventor and founder of EXPIScore, and Mr. Peter Holland, Executive Advisor, to unpack how their groundbreaking system brings clarity to the invisible, emotional side of real estate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all heard of the age old saying. Let’s say you’ve just gotten into a fight with your spouse, maybe even your parents.... or something happened at work and you’re still seething - is it ever okay to go to bed angry? For a long time, we’ve all been told never to do that — that arguments should be done and dusted before your head hits the pillow. But psychologists now say that advice might not be as helpful as we think. So here are some reasons why you SHOULD!   Presented by: Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by: Audrey Siek Edited by: Trisha Yeong Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Established back in 1997, Japan Foods, the brains behind iconic restaurants like Ajisen Ramen and Fruit Paradise, had just reported their latest financial results and spoiler alert - consumers are spending less… Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they investigate what’s driving Japan Foods’ losses deeper during the recent quarter and how the Japanese restaurant chain hopes to execute its turnaround strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitul Kotecha, Head of Asia FX and Rates Strategy, Barclays discusses what to look out for in the week ahead, amid another U-turn on tariffs by US President Donald Trump. Last Friday, he had threatened to slap 50% tariffs on the European Union for what he saw as its indifference towards negotiating a trade deal. He changed his mind after a phone call on Sunday, pausing the hikes until July 9th. Kotecha also discusses how the Fed will be positioned for rate cuts with the next set of FOMC minutes due on Thursday. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.