China's struggling economy has had one costly consequence - a rising youth unemployment rate.

Fed up with the lack of job opportunities in urban cities, the country's Gen Z and millennials are increasingly publicizing their discontentment, documenting their rural day-to-day "retirement" lives on social media.

Emaad and Ryan dive deeper into this growing trend.



Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang

Edited by Emaad Akhtar

Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

China's struggling economy has had one costly consequence - a rising youth unemployment rate.
Fed up with the lack of job opportunities in urban cities, the country's Gen Z and millennials are increasingly publicizing their discontentment, documenting their rural day-to-day "retirement" lives on social media.
Emaad and Ryan dive deeper into this growing trend.
 
Presented by Emaad Akhtar &amp; Ryan Huang
Edited by Emaad Akhtar
Music and photo credits: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

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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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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)

Breakfast Bites: China's unemployed youth are "retiring" to the countryside!?

HYBE is back in focus as BTS reunites after nearly four years, releasing a new album and announcing a massive global tour.

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down what this comeback means for HYBE’s revenue, why investors are watching closely, and whether this could mark the company’s next growth cycle.

HYBE is back in focus as BTS reunites after nearly four years, releasing a new album and announcing a massive global tour.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down what this comeback means for HYBE&rsquo;s revenue, why investors are watching closely, and whether this could mark the company&rsquo;s next growth cycle.

Companies To Watch: BTS is back and HYBE is ready to cash in

Entrepreneurship is increasingly global. Founders today are thinking not just about markets and products, but also about where to live, where to base their companies, and how to structure their operations internationally.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invites Andrew Henderson, founder of Nomad Capitalist, to discuss the rise of global mobility strategies among entrepreneurs and the mindset behind building businesses that operate across borders.

Entrepreneurship is increasingly global. Founders today are thinking not just about markets and products, but also about where to live, where to base their companies, and how to structure their operations internationally.
In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invites Andrew Henderson, founder of Nomad Capitalist, to discuss the rise of global mobility strategies among entrepreneurs and the mindset behind building businesses that operate across borders.

Mind Your Business: Why Singapore remains a magnet for global entrepreneurs

As the world marks World Water Day 2026, attention is turning to how water is quietly shaping agriculture across Asia. Farming already accounts for about 70 percent of global freshwater use, even as climate change makes rainfall more unpredictable.

For Singapore, which imports over 90 percent of its food, this raises an important question: how are farmers adapting, and what does this mean for the resilience of our food supply? Duke Hipp, Public Affairs Director, CropLife Asia speaks with the Breakfast Show about the challenges on the ground and the role of innovation in using water more efficiently.

As the world marks World Water Day 2026, attention is turning to how water is quietly shaping agriculture across Asia. Farming already accounts for about 70 percent of global freshwater use, even as climate change makes rainfall more unpredictable.
For Singapore, which imports over 90 percent of its food, this raises an important question: how are farmers adapting, and what does this mean for the resilience of our food supply? Duke Hipp, Public Affairs Director, CropLife Asia speaks with the Breakfast Show about the challenges on the ground and the role of innovation in using water more efficiently.

Breakfast Bites: China's unemployed youth are "retiring" to the countryside!?

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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