Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Generation Alpha — kids born after 2010 — are growing up on TikTok and bite-sized content, and this has huge implications not just for classrooms, but also for how businesses and educators think about how to best connect and teach a new generation of students. In today's Bigger picture, Daniel Tay, Founder of BestMinds Academy, talks about the innovation needed to capture attention, and how tech is changing the education landscape. Produced and presented by Audrey SiekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Be In Front, a special series in partnership with KPMG in Singapore, we unpack the values and strategies that keep organisations not just prepared, but to Be In Front. Here, we explore how Courage empowers leaders to take strategic risks, embrace bold ideas, and drive sustainable success. Anton Ruddenklau, Partner, Head of Financial Services at KPMG in Singapore, shares insights from advising more than 200 growth projects, and how courage is shaping the future of payments, fintech innovation, and responsible AI adoption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world is marking a very important day today... International Equal Pay Day! It is all about shining a light on the global gender pay gap, which is the persistent difference in earnings between men and women.  Globally, women earn on average about 68.8% of what men earn. At this pace, it could take over a century to reach full parity.  Audrey, Ryan and Emaad chat about how we can speed things up and how open conversation can help level the “paying” field.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang 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.

Baidu shares have jumped more than 16 percent to hit two-year highs, driven by optimism over its homegrown AI chip venture and signs of growth in its AI Cloud business. Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar in this episode of Companies to Watch, as they break down what’s fueling the rally, how Baidu stacks up against Tencent, Alibaba, and global tech giants, and the risks investors need to weigh before buying into the hype.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. equities slipped as investors took profits ahead of the Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated rate decision, with markets pricing in a quarter-point cut and more to come by year’s end. Big tech names like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Alphabet dragged the indexes lower, while attention now shifts to Fed Chair Powell’s press conference and political headlines from President Trump’s state visit to the UK. Jason Britton, Founder & CIO, Reflection Asset Management also break down the Oracle-led consortium’s deal for TikTok’s U.S. assets, and what it could mean for trade talks and tariffs. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trade wars, tariffs, and shifting supply chains are rewriting Asia’s investment landscape. Samuel Bentley, Head of Client Portfolio Managers (SG) at Eastspring Investments, discusses how U.S. trade policy is reshaping manufacturing hubs, where regional income opportunities are emerging, and what geopolitical developments in Indonesia and Thailand mean for markets. Plus, we spotlight the sector winners and investment strategies to watch for the rest of 2025. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are all mostly glued to our phones and we take it everywhere with us. It may seem like second nature, but it turns out - there are some places you shouldn’t bring your smartphone to - and that includes the commode. A new study says that habit could actually give you some health issues! But the bathroom isn’t the only danger zone for your device — or for you. Audrey and Ryan talk about some other risky spots.   Presented by Audrey Siek and 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.

We often trade sleep for success, and the cost is catching up. Poor sleep is driving chronic disease, fuelling rising healthcare bills, and sparking a multi-billion-dollar sleep economy. From miracle “cortisol cocktails” to connected devices, the noise has never been louder. Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Dr. Carlos M. Nunez, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at ResMed, to cut through the hype and reveal how sleep could be healthcare’s next frontier for patients, policymakers, and businesses alike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did a clinical-stage biotech from Nanjing go from obscurity to one of the hottest stocks on the Hong Kong Exchange? Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang on this episode of Companies to Watch, as they unpack the incredible rise of TransThera Sciences, its groundbreaking small-molecule drug pipeline, the risks behind its jaw-dropping surge, and what investors need to understand before jumping aboard this biotech rocket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From managing attendance to setting expectations around digital availability, workplace policies are meant to guide fair practice — but they can also blur into overreach. In Singapore’s hybrid and always-connected work culture, how do we define what’s “reasonable” oversight versus what feels intrusive? And what risks do companies face when trust is eroded and staff feel constantly monitored? Raunak Bhandari, seasoned HR professional and leader at Google, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack the evolving norms around workplace boundaries and why these issues matter for morale, retention, and reputation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.