Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye marks 10 years at the helm and his recent CEO of the Year award with reflections on a decade of transformation — from an equities-led exchange to a multi-asset global hub. He shares the challenges, surprises, and opportunities ahead for Singapore’s markets, plus the leadership lessons he draws from his passion for safari adventures. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As cities grow denser and lives move faster, the spaces we inhabit are being asked to do more. And sitting right at the intersection of these needs is the design and build industry, shaping environments that influence how we live, work, and feel. Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Oliver Goh, Founder and Managing Director of Ngee Koon to discuss how his team is reimagining the future of interiors, not just as spaces, but as experiences with impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, Alibaba has been synonymous with e-commerce. But today, the real story is unfolding in the cloud and in artificial intelligence. With triple-digit AI growth and plans to reduce reliance on foreign chipmakers, Alibaba is now trying to reshape its identity in real time. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they look into the catalysts behind Alibaba’s impressive 19% jump in stock price, and whether Alibaba can truly emerge as a leader in the next wave of AI innovation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the final quarter of the year approaches, performance reviews will soon take centre stage  and for many employees it brings a mix of anticipation and anxiety. The challenge is knowing how to prepare: what evidence of impact to bring to the table, how to align with next year’s priorities, and when it makes sense to raise questions about reskilling or internal moves. Shalynn Ler, Managing Director at Ethos BeathChapman (EBC Singapore), joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how employees can approach appraisals constructively, avoid common pitfalls, and keep conversations focused on both immediate outcomes and longer-term growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Southeast Asia navigates a volatile mix of political unrest and economic uncertainty, investors and policymakers alike are watching developments in Indonesia and Thailand with growing concern. In recent weeks, protests have flared across Indonesia, while Thailand faces fresh political instability following the ouster of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Against this backdrop, questions loom large over economic resilience, monetary policy direction, and investor sentiment across ASEAN. We speak today with Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior ASEAN Economist, OCBC, to unpack the economic implications of these flashpoints, & explore what it all means for regional stability heading into the final quarter of 2025. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 70 years of date nights, family outings, and blockbuster premieres, the lights have gone out at Cathay Cineplexes. Once a cultural icon, the chain is now shuttered for good, dragged down by debt, landlords, and the unstoppable rise of streaming. Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they trace Cathay’s final act, the financial struggles of its parent mm2 Asia, and what this means for the future of moviegoing in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s skyline is shaped by cranes, silently powering the city’s infrastructure. Behind these machines is an industry that is competitive, traditional, and in need of innovation. Pollisum Group, founded in 1984, has been part of this backbone for decades. Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Chris Ang, CEO of Pollisum Group to discuss how he transformed a family business, modernised operations, navigated a competitive industry, and is shaping the future of heavy-lifting in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman in Singapore shared a video on Reddit about an older stranger who told her in Chinese "you’re pretty, but fat” while she was buying fishball noodles. She just laughed it off and called it the funniest part of her day; but this has also sparked a debate on whether it is ever acceptable to comment on someone’s weight and appearance. In many parts of Asia, blunt comments are a cultural norm; but is this a good reminder that maybe some comments should be kept to yourself?   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.

When was the last time you penned a letter to a friend or loved one, or anyone for that matter? In this predominantly digital age, the art of authentic letter writing has been lost on many. And that means fewer occurrences of seeing cool handwriting styles. On World Letter Writing Day, we dive into what your handwriting style may indicate about your personality! Maybe it'll rekindle a flame to put pen to paper! Have a listen!   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.

Political risk is back on the radar in Southeast Asia. Intensifying protests in Indonesia have rattled investor confidence in one of the region’s biggest emerging markets. We’ll unpack how this instability is reverberating through equities, currencies, and investor sentiment. At the same time, all eyes turn to the U.S., where this week’s jobs report could anchor expectations for the Fed’s September policy decision. Oriano Lizza, Sales Trader, CMC Markets Singapore breaks down what to watch in the markets, from AI-linked earnings to retail bellwethers — and whether September’s reputation as a tough trading month could play out again.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.