Recently, the phrase “Karaoke to lose weight” has been trending on Chinese social media on sites like Xiao Hong Shu and Weibo. Bloggers have documented online that they manage to burn hundreds of calories after singing for hours... while sitting down!

So more young women and their friends are going on marathon karaoke sessions as a cheap replacement for the gym. 

Is this legit, or not? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad find out!



Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar

Produced and edited by Audrey Siek

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Music/sound credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Recently, the phrase “Karaoke to lose weight” has been trending on Chinese social media on sites like Xiao Hong Shu and Weibo. Bloggers have documented online that they manage to burn hundreds of calories after singing for hours... while sitting down!
So more young women and their friends are going on marathon karaoke sessions as a cheap replacement for the gym. 
Is this legit, or not? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad find out!
 
Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang &amp; Emaad Akhtar
Produced and edited by Audrey Siek
Photo credit: 
Music/sound credits: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Insightful discussions on the latest market events and the top companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

A Karaoke "Diet": Can China's singing trend replace the gym?

A viral TikTok video questioning why hundreds of flats from a Bukit Merah BTO project later appeared in the Sale of Balance Flats exercise has reignited debate about fairness and transparency in Singapore’s public housing system. The Housing Board has clarified that such units are typically unsold, unselected, or returned flats that are only offered after all eligible BTO applicants have had their chance to book a unit.

But the episode also reflects a broader frustration many homebuyers feel — repeatedly balloting for flats in popular locations and still coming up empty-handed. Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg joins the Breakfast Show to unpack how balance flats arise, why supply can appear suddenly in later exercises and what this reveals about demand patterns in Singapore’s housing market.

A viral TikTok video questioning why hundreds of flats from a Bukit Merah BTO project later appeared in the Sale of Balance Flats exercise has reignited debate about fairness and transparency in Singapore&rsquo;s public housing system. The Housing Board has clarified that such units are typically unsold, unselected, or returned flats that are only offered after all eligible BTO applicants have had their chance to book a unit.
But the episode also reflects a broader frustration many homebuyers feel &mdash; repeatedly balloting for flats in popular locations and still coming up empty-handed.&nbsp;Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg joins the Breakfast Show to unpack how balance flats arise, why supply can appear suddenly in later exercises and what this reveals about demand patterns in Singapore&rsquo;s housing market.

Morning Shot: 11 BTO Tries - What Went Wrong, and What Can Be Done?

Many influencers launch brands. Few build businesses that last. The Breakfast Show invites Andrea Chong, Co-Founder & Creative Director of Good Addition as they discuss her journey from influencer to co-founder of Good Addition, and what it really takes to turn personal brand equity into operational infrastructure.

Many influencers launch brands. Few build businesses that last.&nbsp;The Breakfast Show invites&nbsp;Andrea Chong, Co-Founder &amp; Creative Director of Good Addition as they discuss her journey from influencer to co-founder of Good Addition, and what it really takes to turn personal brand equity into operational infrastructure.

Mind Your Business: Building a Singapore fashion label with Andrea Chong 

Nvidia’s GTC 2026 conference delivered major announcements around AI chips, inference computing, and the company’s long-term roadmap. CEO Jensen Huang raised the company’s AI market opportunity to $1 trillion and unveiled new chips, software platforms, and AI agent technologies.

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the biggest takeaways and what they mean for Nvidia’s growth story.

Nvidia&rsquo;s GTC 2026 conference delivered major announcements around AI chips, inference computing, and the company&rsquo;s long-term roadmap. CEO Jensen Huang raised the company&rsquo;s AI market opportunity to $1 trillion and unveiled new chips, software platforms, and AI agent technologies.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the biggest takeaways and what they mean for Nvidia&rsquo;s growth story.

A Karaoke "Diet": Can China's singing trend replace the gym?

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