Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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.

Mitchell Fox, Director, Flight Safety Foundation, explains why aviation safety has risen to prominence; the most pertinent issues plaguing the industry today; developing positive safety cultures; addressing controllable and uncontrollable challenges.; and the importance of stakeholder collaboration. Produced & Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arguments and misunderstandings are pretty common in romantic relationships.  And it's often the language partners use with each other that determines whether an amicable solution is found or the situation gets worse. To this point, couples therapists have come up with a list of phrases they say can be deployed during crisis periods to not only soothe prevailing tensions, but also help relationships thrive. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share the experts' tips!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks are climbing on positive signals in U.S.-China trade talks and investor anticipation of a key Fed decision. Yussef Gheriani, Director of Investments and Operations at IHT Wealth Management, to unpacks a busy week on Wall Street and beyond. He discusses whether a shift from quarterly to semiannual earnings reports would really help companies think long-term — or just limit market transparency. We look at  the unstoppable rise of AI, highlighting how Nvidia, Broadcom, and other chipmakers are powering a growing tech ecosystem that extends well beyond hyperscalers.  Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fewer than one in ten family businesses make it to the third generation. But Lai Yew Seng is defying the odds. Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Lai Wei Xiang, Managing Director, Lai Yew Seng to talk about taking over during the pandemic, reshaping operations with a modern edge, and his vision for a construction sector that values partnerships and innovation over price wars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the ancient allure of gold to the modern rush for copper and lithium, few names in mining have risen as quickly on the global stage as Zijin Mining. Now, its international arm is set to make headlines with a highly anticipated IPO, one that could reshape investor sentiment in the commodities space. But is this the next golden opportunity… or just another glittering gamble? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang mine through the details, digging deep into the numbers, the risks, and what this means for your portfolio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. markets are riding high after a record-breaking week for the Nasdaq, but can the rally continue? As the Federal Reserve prepares to announce its latest interest rate decision, investors are holding their breath. Oktay Kavrak, Director of Communications & Strategy at Leverage Shares, unpacks what’s driving market momentum - from Fed policy expectations to key data out of China and U.S. retail numbers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two decades at sea taught Captain Ravi Sinha about resilience, isolation, and the quiet power of creativity. After building a maritime services firm in Singapore, he launched Art Werkx, a café where people “sip and mess,” blending food with hands-on play. Join the Breakfast Show as they speak to Ravi Sinha, Founder and CEO, Aregius Maritime Group and Art Werkx about how life on tankers shaped his leap into F&B and what his journey reveals about starting fresh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In China’s booming “new-style tea” market, one brand has gone from zero to more than 7,000 stores in under a decade. Chagee, now trading on the Nasdaq under ticker CHA, made headlines with a blockbuster IPO earlier this year, but only to see its shares cool from the highs. What does this say about the company’s growth model, its overseas push, and whether investors should still have it on their watchlist? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang sip on Chagee’s rise, the numbers behind its latest earnings, and what the stock’s rollercoaster ride reveals about consumer trends and investor appetite for China’s lifestyle brands abroad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.