Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

After more than six hours behind closed doors in a grand 19th-century London mansion, US and Chinese officials wrapped up the first day of pivotal negotiations in the British capital. What came out of these high-stakes talks? Dan Koh welcomes Sean Teo, Sales Trader at SAXO, to break it all down. Together, they unpack the key takeaways from the diplomatic exchange, delve into the latest US non-farm payroll numbers, and take a closer look at the S&P 500—now edging ever closer to its record high from February.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a monumental milestone for the Singapore exchange, DBS has become the first listed company in Singapore to reach $100 billion in market value! Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they find out what’s driving DBS’ stellar performance and how analysts believe their stock will perform for the rest of this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite posting a second straight month of contraction, Singapore’s PMI revealed an improvement in overall factory activity amid a de-escalation of global powers’ trade tensions. What does this suggest about the state of the economy? Also, on the back of a new political landscape, does newly-elect Lee Jae-myung have what it takes to revive the economic crisis that South Korea’s in today? Join Dan Koh as he invites Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence to breakdown all you need to know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While more Singaporean fathers want to play an active role at home, workplace culture and policy haven’t fully caught up. With only around half of eligible dads taking paternity leave, the reality is that many working fathers face structural and cultural barriers when it comes to being present parents. Dr. Xander Ong, CEO of Centre for Fathering joins the Breakfast Show to explore how far Singapore has come in supporting working dads and how much further we need to go. Are employers ready to offer flexibility and emotional support for fatherhood the way they’ve done for working mothers? What will it take to build truly inclusive family-first workplaces, where both parents are empowered to be caregivers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If there’s one thing we understand about breakups, it’s that it's never good to air your dirty laundry on social media. And in the case of US President Donald Trump and CEO Elon Musk, Tesla’s emerged as the unfortunate victim of this wrangle, losing more than $150 billion in market value in a single day. Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they unpack the latest drama between Trump and Musk, and how an open with the president could pose multiple hurdles for Tesla and the rest of Musk's sprawling business empire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Singapore celebrates SG60, AMP Singapore and Berita Harian come together for their first-ever charity golf and dinner event—uniting sport, philanthropy, and purpose. Mokhsin Mohd Rashid, Executive Director of AMP Singapore joins the Breakfast Show to discuss the vision behind the event, the causes it supports, and what it means to lead a legacy organisation into the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever been stopped at customs after a nice, shopping-filled holiday? Breezing through the Green Channel is always a relief - but there are rules you need to follow to make sure you have a good experience once you land at Changi airport. Audrey and Emaad discuss the Straits Times article about the tips you need to know to avoid unnecessary travel trouble.   Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong  Photo credit: Kua Chee Siong via The Straits Times  Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Weston, Head Of Research, Pepperstone discusses the future trajectory of US equities including risks, the noise likely to emanate from the debate in the Senate on the Big Beautiful Bill, how markets may react to May non-farm payrolls data out on Friday, continued downside risks to the USD, and what this all means for gold. Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar Image: Pixabay  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an age where attention is currency and authenticity drives conversion, one platform is rewriting the rules of engagement: live-streaming. From TikTok Shop to Shopee Live, live commerce is no longer just a trend — it’s becoming one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing sales channels. But beyond flashy product demos and influencer cameos, what does it really take to turn viewers into loyal customers — and content into a thriving business? Genecia Alluora Luo, Co-Founder of Alluora Skincare joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how she’s leveraging the power of live-streaming to grow her brand, reach untapped markets, and build meaningful connections with customers — all while redefining what success looks like for women-led businesses in Southeast Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a widely anticipated move, the European Central Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 2% on Thursday, but also suggested that it’s closing to the endpoint for an easing cycle. How should investors be reading the latest decision and is that too early of a call amid the tariff trade war? Find out with Dan Koh as he is joined by Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist, HSBC Global Private Banking and Premier Wealth to discuss all you need to know about the latest ECB meeting. They also find out the possible implications of Trump’s steel tariff hike and the sectors that could benefit greatly from a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.