Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Recognized for its precision, quality and timeless designs, it’s no surprise that Rolex has come to be one of Switzerland’s biggest names in the field of luxury watches. But for many watch lovers out there, you might end up burning a bigger hole in your wallet just to wear it on your wrist! Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they find out the repercussions of Trump’s 31% tariff on Switzerland and its watch market, and how much more can consumers expect to pay for these timeless pieces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rains have added misery to Myanmar, which was recently hit by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake. The worst-hit areas - Naypyidaw, Mandalay, and Sagaing - have suffered extensive damage to infrastructure, and a mounting official death toll now exceeding 3,000. The earthquake was the most catastrophic in Myanmar’s recent history, occurring amid a prolonged political crisis and escalating civil war triggered by the 2021 military coup. The overlap of a natural disaster with a governance crisis complicates relief efforts and raises questions about how aid can be delivered efficiently and equitably. On this episode of Morning Shot, Benjamin William, Secretary-General of the Singapore Red Cross shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey SiekProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Sai Aung Main/AFP via Getty ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a tough week at work or maybe it was a tough time in your life, have you ever felt like you need a life coach to guide you through life’s chaos? Steve Jobs and Google’s Eric Schmidt famously started working with coaches; but now it’s no longer just for the C-Suite execs. But here’s the question: are they actually helping? Audrey and Emaad discuss the dangers of an unqualified coach. Catch the full article on the Straits Times!   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Korea has just made history — Former President Yoon Suk-yeol has been officially removed from office last week. On the Breakfast Show, Audrey and Emaad break down the Constitutional Court’s verdict and discuss what it means for the country moving forward. More importantly though, the sudden power vacuum is reshaping the race for the Blue House, thus they look at the potential candidates that could be the new leader of South Korea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jingyi Pan, Economics Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence PMI Team discusses the impact of tariffs on Singapore directly and indirectly. She looks at some of the recent PMI readings, which indicate continued softness in the manufacturing sector. Produced/Presenter: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We walk on them, ride on them and drive on them.  Singapore's iconic streets aren't just a fundamental means of movement for people and goods - they are also an essential part of the nation's social fabric. But how well do you know the history behind our smoothly paved friends? Play along with the Breakfast crew!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a move to make prices more transparent for consumers, food chain operator Koufu will be rolling out colour-coded price labels at all its economy rice stalls by the end of 2025. This comes on the back of disputes over how much each dish is priced at and aims to give consumers more certainty about the cost of their plate of food. With this, CASE hopes the initiative will "lay the groundwork" for all economy rice stalls in Singapore to display their prices for individual dishes. On this episode of Breakfast Special, Associate Professor Lau Kong Cheen, Head of Marketing Programme at the School of Business at Singapore University of Social Sciences shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Lianhe ZaobaoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yussef Gheriani, Director of Investments and Operations, IHT Wealth Management shares his insights on the broad selloff we're seeing in the markets, growing talks on a potential recession, odds of more rate cuts, as well as the playbook for investors trying to find a harbour of sorts to get into a position to hedge their bets or investments. He also weighs in on record buybacks and whether the correction and slump in values are potential tailwinds for companies to continue that trend. Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid a global market selloff, therein lies an asset that retains its shine - gold. In fact, prices of the yellow metal surged to an all time high after President Donald Trump unveiled his sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs, and according to many analysts, there’s room for more. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang take a deep dive into the demand forces fueling the dazzling rally of gold prices and find out if everyone’s favorite precious metal can hold its appeal in this fearful market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Quek, Senior Portfolio Manager (Paragon SAGE Fund), Paragon Capital Management Singapore discusses how Trump's slew of hefty tariffs globally will shape his investment approach in the coming quarters.  Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.