Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Some of us know it for its highly discounted items on Taobao, others recognize it as the owner of the world's largest mobile payment platform, Alipay. Be it e-commerce or the internet, it’s no doubt that Alibaba has dominated and revolutionised the tech space as we know it today. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang on this tour of Alibaba’s latest earnings report, as they find out if the Chinese firm is living up to its name as the world's leading wholesale online marketplace, and if it pays to continue shopping with and on them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here’s something to lift your spirits this Monday - we’re raising a glass to the masters behind the bar on World Bartender Day. Whether you enjoy a sweet Singapore Sling, a stiff Martini, or just sparkling water, there’s something for everyone as we go through some fun facts about our traditions and some of the most iconic cocktails… including the world’s priciest cocktail which will set you back $22,000!   Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Singapore’s drug situation generally remains under control, 126 new drug abusers below 20-years-old were arrested in 2024, a 30 per cent increase from 97 the previous year. For two years now, more than half of the new abusers arrested were below 30 years old.  Methamphetamine continued to be the most commonly abused drug last year, followed by heroin and cannabis. However, more than half of the new cannabis abusers arrested were below 30 years old, suggesting a growing trend of permissiveness towards cannabis among youths in Singapore. On this episode of Morning Shot, S B Viknesan, Council Member, National Council Against Drug Abuse shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Desmond Wee / STSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance discusses which sectors are likely to benefit from the Budget 2025 measures.  Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honour of International Mother Language Day - which promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity - Emaad tests Ryan and Audrey's knowledge on all things languages.  How well did you fare?   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It can be daunting to transition into new careers and industries. And sad to say, sometimes the fear of failure, self-doubt and uncertainty that comes with change stop us from taking the leap. So how can we overcome these hurdles and thrive in an unchartered territory? Natalie Craig, CEO, Cushman & Wakefield Singapore joins The Breakfast Show to share her experiences transitioning from a law practitioner of 13 years to the CEO of one of the biggest commercial real estate firms in Singapore, and the key to opening doors to incredible opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Incorporated on 28 January 1972, it’s certainly impressive to see how the Singapore Airlines has flown sky high to become one of the most successful airlines in the world. And it pays to be an award winning airline, as reflected in its latest set of earnings results. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they glide through SIA’s latest financial report card and determine if there’s any room left to soar for Singapore’s pride and joy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the journey to go greener, infrastructure can be a powerful tool for fair and sustainable economic growth when done right.  But, with differences across the world when it comes to definitions for sustainable infrastructure, alongside other challenges such as regulatory, political, and exchange rate risks, development of such infrastructure itself is challenging. This can lead to complex project preparation and reporting requirements, making sustainable infrastructure projects harder to finance, especially in emerging markets. On this episode of Eco Money, Lori Kerr, CEO of FinDev Canada - Canada’s bilateral Development Finance Institution, supporting development by providing financing, investment, and blended finance solutions, as well as technical assistance and knowledge, to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies - shares her insights. Presented by: Emaad AkhtarProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: FinDev CanadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laila Pence, President & Co-Founder of Pence Wealth Management shares her insights on whether the markets are giving investors a window of buying opportunity, what Walmart's expectations of a slowing profit growth for the year signals, and whether tariffs could potentially weigh on earnings in time to come. She also weighs in on her top conviction calls: financials, artificial intelligence and technology. Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Associated PressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raising US$10 million in the seed funding round probably isn’t something you would expect when you’re first starting out, but one local entrepreneur did just that.  On this episode of Mind Your Business, Elston Sam, Co-founder of Ethlas shares his insights on how entrepreneurial education and mentorship played a part in guiding him through his entrepreneurial journey.  Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.