Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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.

2025 has been a rollercoaster ride for Intel. From a corporate leadership and cultural revamp, to criticisms by US President Trump on CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s earlier ties to China, this has evolved into the US government possibly having a stake in the company! So what could a government support mean for the lagging chipmaker? And how should investors be reading this latest update? Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they take a deeper analysis into Intel’s latest development and find out if this is enough to help regain its industry leadership in today’s landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Singapore marks SG60, there’s plenty to celebrate in terms of what has been achieved but also more transformation to look forward to in the coming decades. Neil Synnott, Chief Commercial Officer, IQ-EQ Asia explores how Singapore is positioning itself as a leading hub for asset and wealth management, how investors can navigate evolving opportunities and challenges, and which trends are likely to define the next ten years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue to focus on the big milestone of SG60, let's turn to our favourite topic: Food! What makes Singapore special on the culinary front? Audrey quizzes Ryan on some historical facts, plus surprising tidbits about some of our most beloved dishes. Play along! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang  Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Dan Koh Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you take a decades-old wellness brand and give it a bold, modern twist? From herbal tonics passed down through generations to sleek sachets for today’s busy lifestyles, Huiji’s story is one of heritage meeting innovation. Join the Breakfast Show as they sit down with Alex Chow, second-generation owner of Huiji, to uncover how he’s transforming a trusted Traditional Chinese Medicine brand into a modern wellness powerhouse, without losing the roots that made it special.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beer isn’t just for happy hour, it’s big business. And few names are as storied as Carlsberg, the Danish brewing giant with a frothy history and a complex financial story bubbling beneath the surface. From shifting consumer tastes to navigating global markets, Carlsberg’s performance says a lot about the future of the beverage industry. Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek on a pint-sized deep dive into Carlsberg’s stock and business performance, where they pour over the numbers, swirl in market trends, and serve up insights with a crisp, refreshing twist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Britton, Founder and CIO, Reflection Asset Management discusses the whipsaw session where markets initially sold off based on a disappointing Producer Price Index report, but rebounded as investors showed willingness to buy the dip, with the S&P turning positive at the end of the session to squeeze out a new record high for a third day in a row.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst, eToro discusses how much justification there is for US Treasury Scott Bessent to call for a 50 bps rate cut in September, with a view that short-term interest rates should be between 1.5 percentage points and 1.75 percentage points lower than their current level. He weighs whether the Federal Reserve will bow to the rising pressure from the Trump administration. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue to mark and celebrate SG60, we take a look at the businesses that have grown alongside the nation. Heritage brands aren’t just keepers of tradition; the most successful ones are also innovators, finding fresh ways to stay relevant while staying true to their roots. Jason Kwan, 2nd Generation Owner of Lana Cakes, tells us how he has been steering Lana Cakes into the future, while ensuring its soul remains intact. Produced, edited and presented by Audrey SiekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you think you deal with compliments? Here in Asia, most of us will try to downplay or reject whatever nice things are being said to us - instead of just saying “Thanks,” we’ll mumble something like, “Nah, I didn’t do much.” or “no no”... Audrey and Ryan unpack why this happens, what we can do to compliment others better, but also how to maybe better accept people's praises! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang  Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Dan Koh Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.