Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

We venture into the workplace for today’s Breakfast Bites. Let’s say you've just been offered a promotion at work - Congratulations! But wait... what if you feel like you’re not ready for it? And, if you decide you don’t want it, how bad would this “setback” be for you and your career? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad discuss the tips shared by AskST, and how to navigate such a situation.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar  Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What started out as a company managing a group of textile milling plants has evolved into a multinational conglomerate with a massive market capitalization of over $700 billion! And based on its latest earnings results, up is the only way it’s going for Berkshire Hathaway. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they crunch Berkshire's latest fourth-quarter earnings report and glance through CEO Warren Buffett’s 2024 annual letter to shareholders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research discusses the latest MAS proposal to revive the local stock market including a $5 billion programme through which it will partner with selected fund managers to invest in Singapore stocks. She also discusses what are some of the challenges that still need to be addressed. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howard Silverblatt, Senior Index Analyst, Product Management, S&P Dow Jones Indices shares his insights on the slight decline we're seeing in the markets, Magnificent Seven moves, and consumers' concerns surrounding earnings. He also weighs in on long-term effects of Trump's tariffs, and where the retail and automobile sectors are headed. 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.

With global semiconductor revenues expected to reach a staggering US$1 trillion by 2030, it’s no surprise that everyone wants a piece of that pie. And here in Singapore, one homegrown semiconductor equipment solutions provider, is doing just that, by addressing supply chain risks and putting Singapore and the region’s semiconductor scene on the world map. Kenneth Lee Wee Ching, CEO of Global TechSolutions joins the Breakfast Show to discuss what GTS is doing to contribute to Singapore’s role as a semiconductor hub, and how GTS is charting its growth strategy as a local SME, in the face of international heavyweights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have a fear or anxiety around making and receiving telephone calls, you are very likely suffering from 'telephobia.'  It's a problem that is affecting many Gen Z, who have grown accustomed to texting or voice notes instead, and typically associate phone calls with bad news.  Emaad, Ryan and Audrey talk about what experts suggest today's youth can do to build confidence ahead of a call.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek  Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an attempt to revive Singapore’s stock market, a review group led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore introduced new initiatives from the likes of a S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme, and a revision to the Global Investor Programme. But will that be enough to cultivate more quality initial public offerings that pique investors’ interest? Join in this conversation with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they breakdown what you need to know about the latest initiative by the MAS and if it has what it takes to strengthen the stock market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Studies on the potential deployment of nuclear power in Singapore are underway, as authorities look to better understand the technology. The move follows national assessments that emerging nuclear technologies could be suitable for the island state even if conventional ones are not. What kind of role could nuclear energy play in Singapore’s energy mix, what are the safety considerations to account for before any deployment? On this episode of Morning Shot, Professor Claude Guet, Visiting Professor at NTU’s School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad AkhtarProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US companies are putting up one of their best earnings seasons in three years, but the remaining companies continue this trajectory? And what’s the biggest earnings event of the week that you need to be aware of? Find out with Dan Koh as he is joined by Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore to tell you all about it. They also analyse the expectations for the US’ Personal Consumption Expenditures data, Alibaba’s latest financial report card, the health of China’s economy, and what to expect in the week ahead for the gold market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine a world where you pay for school fees only after you’ve secured a job. Well that’s a thing of the past as the Hatch Academy has recently launched the Digital Marketing Career Accelerator which offers participants an outcome-based payment option, where participants only have to pay for the fees after securing a job or seeing an increase in their income. Victor Zhu, Founder and CEO, Hatch joins The Breakfast Show to share how he’s breaking the ‘paper qualification-less’ stigma and empowering youths from underserved backgrounds, mid-career switchers, or persons with disabilities find the right opportunities to excel in the digital workplaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.