Bigger Pic: Tariffs, Oil & AI - What’s Driving Markets Now?

Markets are navigating fresh uncertainty after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down former President Trump’s emergency tariff powers, while oil prices swing on U.S.-Iran tensions and AI-fueled tech stocks brace for Nvidia’s earnings. We speak with Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, O…

Work Smart: The Secret Power of a 3-Minute Break

You don’t need a long rest to reset,  studies on micro-breaks show that even pauses under five minutes can lift your mood, restore attention and reduce mental fatigue. So, a simple three-minute pause gives your brain just enough space to detach and let its “reset networks” switch on, so you return …

Mind Your Business: Why you don’t need VC money to build a million-dollar business

Entrepreneurship is often framed as speed, scale and venture capital. But what if longevity is the real advantage? The Breakfast Show invites Joanna Teo, Managing Director of Attribute Data, to share her journey from bootstrapping a profitable data agency to building a self-funded product startup,…

Budget 2026: Singapore’s Next Phase in Sustainability and Carbon Pricing Strategy

Budget 2026 has added nuance to Singapore’s sustainability journey. While the country remains committed to its long-term net-zero ambitions, the tone around carbon pricing appears more measured, reflecting a global environment where climate momentum has become less uniform and economic pressures mo…

Bigger Pic: Is real estate back in 2026 and why Coliwoo is on the radar

Interest rates have plateaued, long yields are easing, and capital is slowly returning to property markets. But is 2026 a true recovery year for real estate, or just selective strength? Dan Koh sits down with Vijay Natarajan, Vice President, Real Estate & REITs, Equity Research, RHB Singapore to u…

Mind Your Business: Why most SMEs struggle to scale and how AI could change that

Startups may dominate headlines, but SMEs remain the backbone of Singapore’s economy. So why are so many struggling to scale or survive beyond the founder? On this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Daniel Charles, Founder & CEO of Sum Capital Partners, about acquiring a…

Companies To Watch: New York Times rallies after Berkshire Hathaway takes a stake

The New York Times is back in focus after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a roughly 3% stake in the media company. Shares jumped following the news, adding to a strong 12-month rally driven by digital subscription and advertising growth. Dan Koh and Audrey Siek break down why Warren Buffett’s move ma…

Budget 2026: How New Work Pass Rules Could Influence Hiring Strategy

Under Budget 2026, Singapore will raise the qualifying salaries for Employment Pass and S Pass holders from 2027, alongside lifting the local qualifying salary and adjusting selected work permit levies. The changes are phased in, but they form part of a continued calibration of the foreign workforc…

Breakfast Quiz: From hawkers to handouts - A global look on government support

In the spirit of Budget 2026, we put your global knowledge to the test with a fun, fast-paced quiz on government grants and support schemes around the world! From Singapore’s hawker subsidies to generous maternity leave in Bulgaria, how well do you really know where the money goes? Play along and s…

Morning Shot: Can Budget 2026 Spark a ‘We First’ Shift?

Budget 2026 sets aside $50 million for a new SG Partnerships Fund to back ground-up community projects as part of a broader push to strengthen social bonds and build what Prime Minister Lawrence Wong calls a “we first” society. Corporate volunteer and donation tax incentives have also been extended…