Dong Chen, Head of Asia Macroeconomic Research at Pictet Wealth Management discusses what's driving Japan's economic outperformance, and why there appears to be a more attractive investment proposition for the country this year.

Dong Chen, Head of Asia Macroeconomic Research at Pictet Wealth Management discusses what's driving Japan's economic outperformance, and why there appears to be a more attractive investment proposition for the country this year.

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.

MONEY FM 89.3

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 Picture: Japan's inflection point

The startup pipeline in Southeast Asia is changing. Drawing on AngelCentral’s 2025 analysis of startup applications, Shao-Ning Huang, Chief Angel & Partner at AngelCentral joins the Breakfast Show to discuss data-driven insights on mid-career founders, what angel investors look for, and why many corporate professionals struggle in startups.

The startup pipeline in Southeast Asia is changing. Drawing on AngelCentral&rsquo;s 2025 analysis of startup applications,&nbsp;Shao-Ning Huang, Chief Angel &amp; Partner at AngelCentral joins the Breakfast Show to discuss data-driven insights on mid-career founders, what angel investors look for, and why many corporate professionals struggle in startups.

Mind Your Business: Why more corporate professionals are becoming startup founders

As Southeast Asia positions itself as a global hub for data centres and digital infrastructure, banks are stepping up lending to support the boom. But with growth comes new forms of credit risk.

Dan Koh speaks with Rena Kwok, Senior Credit Analyst, Asian Financials, Bloomberg Intelligence, about Singapore banks’ exposure to data centre loans, whether risks are contained, a look ahead to ASEAN banks’ outlook for 2026, and the impact of currency volatility across the region.

As Southeast Asia positions itself as a global hub for data centres and digital infrastructure, banks are stepping up lending to support the boom. But with growth comes new forms of credit risk.
Dan Koh speaks with Rena Kwok, Senior Credit Analyst, Asian Financials, Bloomberg Intelligence, about Singapore banks&rsquo; exposure to data centre loans, whether risks are contained, a look ahead to ASEAN banks&rsquo; outlook for 2026, and the impact of currency volatility across the region.

Bigger Pic: Singapore banks data centre lending risks and ASEAN banks outlook 2026

It's that time of year where we try to eat healthy, quit drinking, and hit the gym! As 2026 knocks on our doors, we look back at the goals we had set for ourselves last year; and find out what and why we fell short. Audrey and Emaad also share tips from experts on how to make your 2026 resolutions stick!

 

Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Trisha Yeong

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

It's that time of year where we try to eat healthy, quit drinking, and hit the gym! As 2026 knocks on our doors, we look back at the goals we had set for ourselves last year; and find out what and why we fell short. Audrey and Emaad also share tips from experts on how to make your 2026 resolutions stick!
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Presented by Audrey Siek &amp; Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Bigger Picture: Japan's inflection point

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