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 …

Mind Your Business: The real cost of running a pasta business in Singapore

Pasta is comfort food, but building a pasta brand in Singapore is anything but comfortable. The Breakfast Show speaks with Timothy Chan, the founder of Pasta Play, about customisation, pricing strategy, operational discipline and surviving one of the toughest F&B markets in the world.

 Work Smart: Why Constant Notifications Are Costing You

Emails, messages, Slack alerts — they feel small in the moment. But cognitive research shows each interruption leaves “attention residue,” making it harder to return to deep focus.  In this episode, we explore why your brain craves notifications and how simple shifts in timing can reduce distracti…

Breakfast Bites: “How much do you earn?” — Is it rude to ask people about money?

Is it ever okay to ask someone how much they make — or how much they paid for their home? In this episode, we unpack our weekend poll results and dive into Singapore’s complicated relationship with money talk: from Chinese New Year “auntie questions” to generational divides and global salary transp…

Mind Your Business: How robots are becoming real businesses in Asia 

Robots are no longer science fiction, they’re becoming operational tools for businesses. The Breakfast Show invites Abel Deng, President, Asia-Pacific & Middle East Region, AGIBOT to share his insights of the current state of the robotics industry, how humanoid robots like the A2 Ultra are built a…