Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

The Public Hygiene Council has launched a new Train-the-Trainers programme to equip corporate “cleanliness champions” with the skills to rally colleagues and lead clean-up initiatives, with the aim of fostering a stronger culture of shared responsibility. So why should companies take on responsibility for public cleanliness, and can workplace-led efforts spark lasting change beyond the office? Dr. Christina Liew, Executive Director of the Public Hygiene Council, and Jimmy Yeap, Head of CSR & Employee Engagement at HP, join the Breakfast Show to unpack the goals of the programme, how it’s being put into practice, and what it could mean for Singapore’s hygiene culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saudi Arabia has become a hotbed for IPO activity in recent times, with 14 listings during Q2 this year. The largest was the $1.1 billion listing of budget carrier flynas, which represented 44% of total quarterly proceeds.  Could this kickstart a potential resurgence in airline IPOs in the Middle East? Shukor Yusof, Founder & Analyst, Endau Analytics, weighs in with his thoughts.   Produced & Presented by Emaad AkhtarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers discusses why investors appear to be more sensitive to good news and reacting less to bad news. This comes as a surprise reading last week in with a +0.9% monthly jump in both the headline and Core Producer Price Index levels - which stocks had generally yawned at.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the rules keep shifting and markets grow more uncertain, where does wealth go to feel safe? In a world where investors once chased the lowest taxes, today’s globally mobile families are seeking something different - predictability, clarity, and resilience. According to The Wealth Report 2025: The Taxed Generation by Multipolitan, only one city on the planet ranks in the global top five for tax favourability, wealth preservation, and future readiness: Singapore. Join the Breakfast Show as they speak to Nirbhay Handa, CEO of Multipolitan, about why Singapore stands alone, how climate and digital infrastructure are reshaping the map of global wealth, and why stability, not incentives, has become the new benchmark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it time to pack your bags and go on an adventure alone? Today, we focus on solo trips! More and more people are becoming fans of this trend; with a new study by Scoot showing that 79% of Singaporean respondents took multiple solo trips in the past year. Find out the top choice for these lone adventurers, and how YOU can plan your first solo trip.   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.

There’s a new travel contender in town! Klook, a Hong Kong-based online travel agency and experiences platform, is poised to capitalize on structural shifts with its U.S. IPO, tapping on the $1 trillion market fueled by pent-up demand and a surge in tech-driven personalization. Take a journey into the world of post-pandemic travel with Dan Koh and …. as they take a deeper dive into Klook’s IPO filing and ponder over the investment case and risks and opportunities of this highly anticipated IPO!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learning a language, getting a good night's rest, doing crossword puzzles. These are a few of the ways in which we can improve our attention spans. Nature walks can help too. If you're lucky enough to be living near a park or green area, make an effort to go for a stroll so you don't miss out on the cognitive benefits!  Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share what the experts are saying.   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.

In his second National Day Rally speech as prime minister, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong acknowledged the disruptive potential of new technology like AI, while outlining plans to strengthen job-matching services so Singaporeans do not fall behind, and also how tariffs will impact Singapore .Selena Ling, Chief Economist & Head of Global Markets Research & Strategy, OCBC discusses the key economic takeaways from his speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s concerts and festivals are bigger and more electrifying than ever, but delivering a seamless experience for tens of thousands of attendees is no easy feat. Join the Breakfast Show as they speak with Chandrakant Singh, Chief Investment & Revenue Officer at PouchNATION to explore the stories behind the screens and the technology shaping the future of hospitality and events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong called innovation and technology an “overarching priority,” announced new support for SMEs to harness AI, and rolled out initiatives from town-level job matching to expanded SkillsFuture training. He also unveiled bold redevelopment plans for Singapore’s north, from new housing in Kranji to a transformed Woodlands regional centre alongside coastal protection measures. So what do these announcements mean for workers, businesses, and families? Dr. Reuben Ng, Behavioural and Data Scientist at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS and Goh Yan Han, Political Correspondent at The Straits Times, join the Breakfast Show to break down the top takeaways and what they signal about Singapore’s next stage of growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.