Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, UOB discusses how the US dollar is being weighed down by rising de-dollarization fears, ballooning US fiscal deficit, and worries about deteriorating US economic exceptionalism. He shares what investors should keep an eye on in 2H2025. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As AI races past milestones once thought decades away, the world’s brightest minds are gathering to ask: what’s next? Here in Singapore, SuperAI 2025 brings together pioneers, founders, and prodigies to explore the future of intelligence. As SuperAI 2025 brings together a remarkable mix of creators, leaders, and challengers of the status quo, the Breakfast Show sits down with two standout voices making their mark: Peter Noszek, co-founder of SuperAI, and Jasmine Eyal, Breakthrough Junior Challenge winner and Guinness World Record holder. Together, they dive into the big ideas shaping tomorrow — from bold innovation to the human side of AI — and what to expect as the global AI ecosystem takes the stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As AI rapidly shifts from experimental to essential, organizations around the world are racing to embed it into the very fabric of their operations. But beneath the excitement lies a growing concern: how do we scale AI responsibly—without compromising data quality, security, or public trust? The Breakfast Show explores what it really takes to future-proof businesses in an AI-driven world with David Irecki, Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific & Japan at Boomi, as they unpack how organizations can prepare for the future of AI-driven integration and automation—while staying grounded in trust, transparency, and control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded in 1889 initially as a manufacturer of hanafuda playing cards, Nintendo has come to be a household name that has exerted a profound and lasting influence on the global gaming landscape. Known for creating popular franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon, the Japanese company has yet again reinforced its influence on the sector with the official release of its latest Switch 2 console that showcased astronomical demand from consumers. Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they venture into the world of Mario and Pokémon, uncovering all that you need to know about the latest Switch 2 console which has taken the world by storm, and if this spells an astronomical growth for the gaming company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Morris, CEO, F/m Investments, discusses the second day of US-China trade talks in London; potential investment implications of the Trump-Musk fallout; expected moves from the Fed in light of recent jobs data; and why the "Split between TBIL & RBIL & Chill" strategy may be appealing to investors.   Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar Image: PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From facilitating cross-border payments in seconds, to unlocking new models of finance in DeFi, there’s no denying that stablecoins play a significant role in today’s financial ecosystem. But behind every stablecoin is a question: Who do we trust to issue, back, and manage these digital dollars? Vincent Chok, CEO of First Digital joins the Breakfast Show to discuss FDUSD’s rapid rise as one of the leading stablecoins within the digital finance ecosystem and First Digital’s role in reimagining the digital asset infrastructure today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As global markets brace for potential U.S. rate cuts and grapple with the return of Trump-era tariffs, ASEAN’s banking sector finds itself at a critical inflection point. With external shocks reshaping capital flows and trade patterns, what does this mean for bond issuance, liquidity, and the future of financial stability in the region? Dan Koh invites Rena Kwok, CFA, Senior Credit Analyst for Asian Financials at Bloomberg Intelligence to decode the key themes driving ASEAN banks in 2H 2025 — from regulatory headwinds and FX risk to where the opportunities may lie amid the noise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In one of the most closely watched corporate moves in Singapore this year, OCBC’s S$900 million conditional exit offer to privatize Great Eastern Holdings has ignited a storm of scrutiny, shareholder activism, and questions about governance. Find out what’s at stake with Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they investigate the details; from OCBC’s rationale and strategic intent to the valuation pushback and public reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Short, Vice President of Research, Wall Street Horizon discusses the significance of US-China trade talks in London, especially around critical minerals; what market watchers can expect from two key inflation readings (CPI and PPI) this week; and why Apple's 2025 Developers Conference didn't wow investors on the AI front. Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar Image: Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the world’s AI race has been led by Silicon Valley and Beijing, Singapore has quietly stepped onto the world stage with a bold new creation: Agnes AI. Dubbed ‘Singapore’s DeepSeek’, this next-gen agent was built entirely on local soil. Today, the Breakfast Show meets Bruce Yang, Co-Founder of SapiensAI, the visionary behind Agnes—and explores what this means for the future of AI in Southeast Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.