Bigger Pic: How Iran Tensions Could Hit Singapore

Rising tensions involving Iran have pushed oil prices higher, renewing concerns about global growth and inflation. For Singapore, a small and energy importing economy, the impact could ripple from consumer prices to trade, shipping and financial markets. As the Government signals it may reassess GD…

Mind Your Business: Singapore’s aging future and the leadership behind community healthcare

As Singapore approaches “super-aged” status, healthcare is no longer just about treatment, it’s about prevention, active ageing, and holistic wellbeing. On Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invites Tan Lay Kheng, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of St. Andrew’s Community Hospital to discuss how …

Morning Shot: The Health Gap Men Don’t Talk About 

Around World Obesity Day, much of the public conversation focuses on diet and body image. But clinicians are observing a quieter pattern, many men notice early weight gain or other subtle health changes, yet delay seeking help. Annelise Lai, Senior Psychologist and Founder of Soma Psychology Clini…

Breakfast Bites: Inheritance 101 - How much should you leave your kids?

We tackle one of our most popular and emotionally charged poll questions today: how much should you actually leave your children? From property as “the inheritance plan” in Singapore, to the rise of the Die With Zero mindset, we unpack timing (should we give when we're gone?), fairness (split evenl…

Bigger Pic: Middle East tensions cast a shadow over aviation sector

Shukor Yusof, Founder & Analyst, Endau Analytics, discusses the consequences of escalating Middle East tensions on the aviation sector, including hits to commercial and cargo operations. He also analyses whether Gulf carriers can withstand ongoing geopolitical shocks, and potential cascading effect…

Breakfast Bites: As AI reshapes roles, what skills should fresh grads prioritise?

As AI continues to disrupt jobs and industries, it is incumbent upon humans to adapt to stay relevant. This is particularly important for fresh graduates, who enter the workforce with limited real-world experience. So what are employers looking for in the fresh grads of today as AI reshapes entry…

Mind Your Business: The hard truth about food insecurity in Singapore

Singapore may be one of the world’s wealthiest nations, yet one in 10 residents still experiences food insecurity.  The Breakfast Show speaks with Arthur Chin, Executive Director of The Food Bank Singapore, about hidden hunger, rising cost pressures, and why support must go beyond meals to dignity…

Budget 2026: Are Current Family Policies Missing the Real Cost?

Budget 2026 continues to expand support for families through measures such as Child LifeSG credits and enhanced preschool and student-care subsidies, continuing efforts to ease the financial burden of raising children. But some argue that while these schemes reduce upfront costs, they may not addre…

Bigger Pic: Markets on the Edge After Iran Strike

Markets are jittery after a coordinated strike on Iran, and uncertainty reigns. Is this just a short-lived shock, or the start of a prolonged energy-driven inflation cycle? From the Strait of Hormuz to safe havens, airlines, defense stocks, and gold, traders are reacting fast. Phan Vee Leung, CIO o…

Morning Shot: US and Israel Strike Iran - How Far Could This Go?

The United States and Israel have launched coordinated strikes on Iran, triggering retaliatory missile attacks across the Middle East and sharp exchanges at the United Nations. Tehran calls it a “war crime”. Washington says it is acting in the interest of global security. As oil markets react and …