Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Hands up if you obsessively track your steps everyday, like me. Most of us have a famous goal - 10,000 steps a day. This would take non-stop walking for at least an hour; and for the average person, it’s about 8 kilometres of walking. For a lot of us, it may seem out of reach. But if you’ve been falling short, here’s some good news: you might not need that many after all! A brand-new global study found that 7,000 steps a day is the new golden number. 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.

It's time for another episode in the commonly mispronounced series - and today we turn our attention to the world of professional sport. The reality is, some athletes just have difficult names to get right the first time. The Breakfast Show crew dive into some of them, from the world of Formula 1, basketball, soccer and tennis!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global markets were shaken up last Friday, after US President Donald Trump’s tariffs barrage against nearly all US trading partners. Dozens of economies, including Singapore, will face new tariff rates of between 10 and 41 per cent from August 7th. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Asia at Mizuho Bank discusses how Singapore will be able to weather the headwinds of slower growth and potentially higher import costs. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What began as a bold idea on a disused tin mine in Phuket has grown into one of Asia’s most respected hospitality brands. Founded in 1994, Banyan Group redefined what luxury could look and feel like - sustainable, rooted in local culture, and deeply restorative. As Singapore celebrates 60 years of nationhood, The Breakfast Show is turning the spotlight on homegrown businesses that have made their mark on the world while staying true to their values. Join them as they invite Ho Kwon Ping, Founder & Executive Chairman, Banyan Group to explore the origins of his entrepreneurial journey, the philosophy that shaped his global empire, and what it takes to grow a business without losing its soul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Jane Mahmud, senior analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence discusses how much OCBC's results were weighed down by falling net interest margins, and how much tariffs will affect the outlook for loans growth. She also shares why OCBC's overseas exposure is worth watching.  Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management unpacks the main takeaways from the July FOMC meeting which saw no rate cuts as widely expected. He also looks at how much tariffs are driving the rate policy path and market sentiment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s job market isn’t frozen — it’s evolving. As hiring slows down, companies are shifting from reactive recruitment to strategic talent acquisition. Whether you're hiring or job-hunting, it’s important to know how businesses are rethinking fit, why leadership roles are harder to fill, and what innovation really looks like in today’s hiring landscape. Joshua Woo, Founder of Recruit Fast, tells us more about why precision hiring is now the next big thing. Produced and presented by Audrey SiekEdited by Trisha YeongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for our Friday quiz here on the Breakfast Show, and maybe also time to grab yourself a pint on International Beer Day!  The world marks this every year on the first Friday of August to celebrate the most consumed alcoholic beverage on the planet. Let’s see how much you know about the drink we love so much!   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.

Damian McIntyre, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, Federated Hermes discusses what the lower prospects of a rate cut will mean for markets, as uncertainty over the impact of tariffs loom. He also highlights the largely positive earnings season so far, where about 75 percent of companies that have reported have beaten expectations.  Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the end of an era. After 20 years in operation, Jetstar Asia is bidding farewell to the Singapore market on July 31st. The airline cited rising costs and competition key reasons for its departure. And the proof is in the pudding. Because only six of those 20 years were profitable. It certainly raises some questions about the viability of the low-cost carrier model, especially at higher-cost airports like Changi. Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst & Consultant, Sobie Aviation, joins Breakfast Special to explore this theme.    Produced, Presented & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: Jetstar AsiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.