Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Randstad’s 2025 Singapore survey shows nearly 9 in 10 employees believe a sense of community helps them perform better, and lack of appreciation ranks among the top three reasons staff feel discouraged across all age groups. Yet many workplaces still struggle to build cultures where people feel recognised. This segment will explore why appreciation often falls through the cracks, how it ties into the pillars that drive belonging at work, and what leaders can do to personalise recognition to keep their teams engaged and loyal in a high-stress job market. Jasmine Liew, CEO of Breakthrough Catalyst and the Premier Partner of Appreciation at Work, shares her thoughts on the Breakfast Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kraft Heinz might be breaking up with its grocery aisle staples — but is it really about health, wealth, or just bad taste? In a twist that has Wall Street raising eyebrows, the food giant is reportedly cooking up a $20 billion corporate split! But will this move spice up shareholder value, or just further complicate an already sticky legacy? Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they connect the dots between changing consumer demand, investor pressure, and the growing realization that maybe not all mergers age like fine ketchup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sevasti Balafas, CEO, Goalvest, discusses the market's resilience in the face of recent tariff announcements; why the AI theme and dominance remains intact in the US; expectations for the upcoming June CPI report; and why Q2 earnings growth is expected to come in lower than Q1. Produced/Presented: Emaad AkhtarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Breakfast Bites "commonly mispronounced" series continues, and today we explore the realm of medical terms and conditions. Emaad and Audrey walk you through how to correctly pronounce some of them, which can sound quite different to how they look on paper!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo credit: Pexels & its talented community of contributors Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extreme weather events are reshaping the way people think about travel. On the Bigger Picture, Abhishek Bhati, Pro Vice-Chancellor & CEO, University of Newcastle in Singapore and Vice-President, International Tourism Studies Association discusses evolving traveller trends / behaviours, including whether 'climate migration tourism' may become mainstream; the viability of Singapore as a tourism hub given rising temperatures; how tourism businesses are adapting; and the potential impact on travel insurance premiums. Produced & Presented by: Emaad AkhtarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The way we hire and work is changing — fast. In a world where talent gaps need to be filled instantly and flexibility is no longer a perk but an expectation, businesses are rethinking everything they know about employment. The Breakfast Show invites Julian Tan, Founder and CEO of FastCo to discuss how his platform is enabling companies to stay agile while empowering a new generation of independent workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HYBE, the company behind BTS, is riding high as all seven members are back from military service—fueling hype for a long-awaited full-group comeback and sending the stock soaring. But behind the scenes, serious trouble is brewing. Regulators in South Korea are investigating HYBE’s 2020 IPO, with allegations that founder Bang Si-hyuk may have hidden hundreds of billions of won in profits. Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they break down how BTS’ comeback is shaping HYBE’s market value, and what investors, fans, and the industry should be watching next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Companies are rushing to adopt AI—but many are forgetting one thing: their people. So as the pressure to adopt AI grows, the question remains - is it up to companies or individuals to stay relevant? Ryan Meyer, Managing Director of APAC at General Assembly joins the Breakfast Show to discuss the hidden risks of ignoring workforce development, and how smart companies are preparing their teams for what’s next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s economy just delivered a 4.3% year-on-year growth in Q2, beating expectations and brushing off recession fears. But what’s really behind the numbers? And can the momentum continue into the second half of the year? Dan Koh chats with Selena Ling, Chief economist & Head, Global Markets Research & Strategy, OCBC to unpack the latest GDP figures, break down the key growth drivers, and explore what this means for businesses, investors, and policy decisions in the months ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever taken a sick day, and then got a surprise call from your boss just checking if you’re really at home resting? Or maybe you’re expected to do lots of work after you’ve clocked out for the day.  This is something that was addressed on AskST on the Straits Times. What can you do when your boss crosses the line with intrusive demands? And how do you even tell when a request is fair game… or is it over the top?   Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.