Consumers are cutting back - not a big surprise - considering the uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs, that will in turn weigh on business sentiment and the economic projections for 2025 may lead to cautious investor backdrop in Asia. Carolyn Dawson, CEO of Founders Forum Group discusses how this affects the startup ecosystem.

Consumers are cutting back - not a big surprise - considering the uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs, that will in turn weigh on business sentiment and the economic projections for 2025 may lead to cautious investor backdrop in Asia. Carolyn Dawson, CEO of Founders Forum Group discusses how this affects the startup ecosystem.

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: What the Asian consumption downgrade trend means for startups

Earlier this month, Emaad decided - after much deliberation - to get a hair transplant done. 

The location? Islamabad, Pakistan

The total number of grafts transplanted? 4,234

Tune in as Emaad relives the whole experience, from pre-op fears to being on the operating table to the meticulous aftercare protocols.

 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang

Produced by Emaad Akhtar

Edited by Dan Koh

Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Earlier this month, Emaad decided - after much deliberation - to get a hair transplant done.&nbsp;
The location? Islamabad, Pakistan
The total number of grafts transplanted? 4,234
Tune in as Emaad relives the whole experience, from pre-op fears to being on the operating table to the meticulous aftercare protocols.
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Presented by Emaad Akhtar &amp; Ryan Huang
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Dan Koh
Photo and music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Bites: Reliving Emaad's 10-hour hair transplant op...4,234 grafts later!

Shukor Yusof, Founder & Analyst, Endau Analytics discusses the aviation industry outlook for 2026 from the perspective of potential jet fuel price trajectories, forex risks and geopolitical tensions, and how these factors may influence investor sentiment. 

Produced and presented by Emaad Akhtar

Photo credit: ST File

Shukor Yusof, Founder &amp; Analyst, Endau Analytics discusses the aviation industry outlook for 2026 from the perspective of potential jet fuel price trajectories, forex risks and geopolitical tensions, and how these factors may influence investor sentiment.&nbsp;
Produced and presented by Emaad Akhtar
Photo credit: ST File

Bigger Pic: Airline stocks to watch in 2026 - Cathay, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia

What happens when you remove rent, large service teams, and foot traffic from the restaurant equation?

In this episode of Mind Your Business, Pristina Mok of Fragment Dining joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how she built a private dining business from her own home, the cost structures, pricing strategy, menu design, customer acquisition, and the trade-offs involved in building a sustainable, hands-on food business.

What happens when you remove rent, large service teams, and foot traffic from the restaurant equation?
In this episode of Mind Your Business, Pristina Mok of Fragment Dining joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how she built a private dining business from her own home, the cost structures, pricing strategy, menu design, customer acquisition, and the trade-offs involved in building a sustainable, hands-on food business.

Bigger Pic: What the Asian consumption downgrade trend means for startups

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