Vikas Pershad, Portfolio Manager, Asian Equities, M&G Investments discusses why there appears to be a divergence between big tech plays between the US and China, the upside for AI stocks after a huge run up, and why Japan figures at the top of his list of equity markets.

Vikas Pershad, Portfolio Manager, Asian Equities, M&amp;G Investments discusses why there appears to be a divergence between big tech plays between the US and China, the upside for AI stocks after a huge run up, and why Japan figures at the top of his list of equity markets.

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.

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: Still early days in Japanese market's resurgence

Still unnsure about travel plans for 2026?

We have you covered! The Straits Times has put together 7 up-and-coming travel hotspots worth a visit in the new year.

Emaad and Audrey summarize the attractiveness of these destinations!

 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek 

Produced by Emaad Akhtar

Edited by Trisha Yeong

Photo credit: ST File 

Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Still unnsure about travel plans for 2026?
We have you covered!&nbsp;The Straits Times has put together 7 up-and-coming travel hotspots worth a visit in the new year.
Emaad and Audrey summarize the attractiveness of these destinations!
&nbsp;
Presented by Emaad Akhtar &amp; Audrey Siek&nbsp;
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo credit: ST File&nbsp;
Music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Bites: Check out these travel hotspots in 2026!

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 Picture: Still early days in Japanese market's resurgence

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