Singapore’s economy has posted a surprisingly strong first half in 2025, with growth driven by a mix of manufacturing, services, and construction - and a rush of exports ahead of looming U.S. tariffs. But with a wide forecast range and trade risks still in play, how should we read the signals for the rest of the year? Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist & Head, Market Research, RHB Bank unpacks the numbers, the risks, and the strategies shaping Singapore’s growth outlook.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Singapore&rsquo;s economy has posted a surprisingly strong first half in 2025, with growth driven by a mix of manufacturing, services, and construction - and a rush of exports ahead of looming U.S. tariffs. But with a wide forecast range and trade risks still in play, how should we read the signals for the rest of the year?&nbsp;Barnabas Gan,&nbsp;Group Chief Economist &amp; Head, Market Research, RHB Bank unpacks the numbers, the risks, and the strategies shaping Singapore&rsquo;s growth outlook.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

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

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’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&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’s 2025 Outlook: Reading between the forecast lines

Investors are often searching for the next hidden opportunity in the market, sometimes these can be in smaller companies where new catalysts can unlock growth. Jarick Seet, Head of Small-Mid Caps, Maybank Securities Singapore shares a closer look at two Singapore names with very different stories but potentially strong momentum. One is a familiar engineering contractor exploring technology and new revenue streams to boost margins. The other is a niche satellite communications player tapping into rising global demand for connectivity and drone applications.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Investors are often searching for the next hidden opportunity in the market, sometimes these can be in smaller companies where new catalysts can unlock growth.&nbsp;Jarick Seet, Head of Small-Mid Caps, Maybank Securities Singapore shares a closer look at two Singapore names with very different stories but potentially strong momentum.&nbsp;One is a familiar engineering contractor exploring technology and new revenue streams to boost margins. The other is a niche satellite communications player tapping into rising global demand for connectivity and drone applications.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Bigger Pic: From Building Maintenance to Space Tech

How does a former power-plant project manager and biotech entrepreneur end up building a six-figure luxury handbag house?

In this episode of Mind Your Business, Abel Richard Bullock, Founder & Creative Director of Abel Richard joins the Breakfast Show to discuss the thinking behind merging precision engineering with Italian craftsmanship, why his bags take around 1,000 hours to make, and how a new brand positions itself at the ultra-high end from day one.

How does a former power-plant project manager and biotech entrepreneur end up building a six-figure luxury handbag house?
In this episode of Mind Your Business, Abel Richard Bullock, Founder &amp; Creative Director of Abel Richard joins the Breakfast Show to discuss the thinking behind merging precision engineering with Italian craftsmanship, why his bags take around 1,000 hours to make, and how a new brand positions itself at the ultra-high end from day one.

Mind Your Business: How Abel Richard went from managing power plants to selling 6 figure handbags

As tensions escalate across the Middle East following missile and drone strikes between Iran, the US and Israel, thousands of travellers have found themselves stranded as airspace closures disrupt flights across the region. Among them are Singaporeans who are now scrambling to find safe routes home, navigating airport shutdowns, uncertainty and rapidly changing security conditions.

Judith Tan, journalist at The Straits Times, joins Morning Shot to share what Singaporeans on the ground are experiencing, how authorities are responding to assist those affected, and what the situation reveals about the risks travellers face when geopolitical tensions suddenly escalate.

As tensions escalate across the Middle East following missile and drone strikes between Iran, the US and Israel, thousands of travellers have found themselves stranded as airspace closures disrupt flights across the region. Among them are Singaporeans who are now scrambling to find safe routes home, navigating airport shutdowns, uncertainty and rapidly changing security conditions.
Judith Tan, journalist at The Straits Times, joins Morning Shot to share what Singaporeans on the ground are experiencing, how authorities are responding to assist those affected, and what the situation reveals about the risks travellers face when geopolitical tensions suddenly escalate.

Bigger Pic: Singapore’s 2025 Outlook: Reading between the forecast lines

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