Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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.

Singapore dividend lovers, here's something to cheer about! The Singapore REIT scene just got a new heavyweight contender — NTT DC REIT, backed by global telecom giant NTT Ltd., is making its trading debut on the SGX. With a projected 7.5% yield and exposure to high-demand data centres across the US, Europe, and Singapore, this IPO is turning heads among dividend hunters and tech-savvy investors alike. But does the yield hold up long-term? And how does it stack against data centre REIT darlings like Keppel DC REIT? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they find out if this should be the next big thing in your portfolio!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With shifting global headwinds, sector rotations, and emerging investor priorities, what does the outlook hold for listings on the SGX? Ronald Tan, Senior Vice President, Equity Capital Market, Global Sales & Origination, SGX discusses what’s driving activity on the exchange, where global interest is coming from, and how REITs—especially milestone listings like NTT DC REIT—are shaping Singapore’s position as a preferred listing destination. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.