Singapore’s economy expanded 4.6% in Q1 2026, missing expectations and slipping into a slight quarterly contraction. Manufacturing led the pullback while services lost momentum, even as construction held up. With energy prices rising amid global tensions, the central bank has tightened policy for the first time since 2022 to contain inflation, signaling a more cautious outlook ahead. Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist & Head, Market Research, RHB Bank shares how optimistic he is for the coming quarters.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Singapore&rsquo;s economy expanded 4.6% in Q1 2026, missing expectations and slipping into a slight quarterly contraction. Manufacturing led the pullback while services lost momentum, even as construction held up. With energy prices rising amid global tensions, the central bank has tightened policy for the first time since 2022 to contain inflation, signaling a more cautious outlook ahead. Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist &amp; Head, Market Research, RHB Bank shares how optimistic he is for the coming quarters.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

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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.

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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)

Bigger Pic: Singapore growth slows as global risks and inflation pressures build

As Asia’s affluent population grows, so too does demand for new forms of lifestyle consumption, and yachting is emerging as one of them.

The Breakfast Show invites Jonathan Sit, Regional General Manager for the Marina Division at SUTL Enterprise on Mind Your Business to discuss the business behind the yachting industry, from marina infrastructure and regional expansion strategies to the shift from ownership to access.

As Asia&rsquo;s affluent population grows, so too does demand for new forms of lifestyle consumption, and yachting is emerging as one of them.
The Breakfast Show invites&nbsp;Jonathan Sit, Regional General Manager for the Marina Division at SUTL Enterprise on Mind Your Business to discuss the business behind the yachting industry, from marina infrastructure and regional expansion strategies to the shift from ownership to access.

Mind Your Business: Is yachting becoming a lifestyle industry in Asia? 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company just reported a roughly 35% jump in revenue, driven by strong demand for AI chips. The results reinforce TSMC’s position at the center of the artificial intelligence boom, supplying advanced semiconductors to major tech companies building AI infrastructure.

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down what’s driving TSMC’s growth, why AI demand remains strong despite geopolitical tensions, and why TSMC remains one of the most important companies in the global tech supply chain.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company just reported a roughly 35% jump in revenue, driven by strong demand for AI chips. The results reinforce TSMC&rsquo;s position at the center of the artificial intelligence boom, supplying advanced semiconductors to major tech companies building AI infrastructure.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down what&rsquo;s driving TSMC&rsquo;s growth, why AI demand remains strong despite geopolitical tensions, and why TSMC remains one of the most important companies in the global tech supply chain.

Companies To Watch: TSMC revenue jumps 35 percent as AI chip demand surges

At work, saying “yes” is often seen as a sign of commitment, but over time, that can come at a cost. More responsibilities start to pile up, expectations quietly shift, and it becomes harder to draw the line without worrying about how it might be perceived. So how do you push back without being seen as uncooperative and what does saying “no” actually signal in today’s workplace?

Jennifer Loh Drysdale-Banks, organisational performance adviser and executive coach at recruitment firm Talent Merge, joins the Breakfast Show to look at how employees can have clearer conversations around workload and why consistently saying yes may be shaping expectations in ways people don’t always realise.

At work, saying &ldquo;yes&rdquo; is often seen as a sign of commitment, but over time, that can come at a cost. More responsibilities start to pile up, expectations quietly shift, and it becomes harder to draw the line without worrying about how it might be perceived. So how do you push back without being seen as uncooperative and what does saying &ldquo;no&rdquo; actually signal in today&rsquo;s workplace?
Jennifer Loh Drysdale-Banks, organisational performance adviser and executive coach at recruitment firm Talent Merge, joins the Breakfast Show to look at how employees can have clearer conversations around workload and why consistently saying yes may be shaping expectations in ways people don&rsquo;t always realise.

Bigger Pic: Singapore growth slows as global risks and inflation pressures build

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