From 5:30pm dinner reservations to better sleep and digestion, younger consumers are shifting their mealtime earlier... but does it work in Singapore’s late-dining culture? We unpack the trend, the science behind early eating, and whether it’s time to rethink your dinner routine.

 

Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Trisha Yeong

Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

From 5:30pm dinner reservations to better sleep and digestion, younger consumers are shifting their mealtime earlier... but does it work in Singapore&rsquo;s late-dining culture? We unpack the trend, the science behind early eating, and whether it&rsquo;s time to rethink your dinner routine.
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Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang &amp; Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Music credit: 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.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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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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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)

Breakfast Bites: Digesting the "Early Dinner" trend -  Is 5:30pm the new 8pm?

Singapore is raising its retirement and re-employment ages, with more seniors staying in the workforce than ever before. But beyond the headline numbers, a deeper question is emerging: are we simply extending working years, or are we meaningfully rethinking what work should look like? From healthcare to the broader economy, examples of job redesign are beginning to show how roles can evolve to better match workers’ strengths at different life stages.

Christopher Gee, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies, NUS joins the Breakfast Show on this episode of Morning Shot.

Singapore is raising its retirement and re-employment ages, with more seniors staying in the workforce than ever before. But beyond the headline numbers, a deeper question is emerging: are we simply extending working years, or are we meaningfully rethinking what work should look like? From healthcare to the broader economy, examples of job redesign are beginning to show how roles can evolve to better match workers&rsquo; strengths at different life stages.
Christopher Gee, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies, NUS&nbsp;joins the&nbsp;Breakfast Show&nbsp;on this episode of Morning Shot.

Morning Shot: Retirement Age Is Rising, But Are Jobs Adjusting Accordingly?

Starting an outdoor brand in Singapore isn’t the most obvious idea, but that’s exactly what Goliath is doing.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show goes behind the scenes with co-founders Kenneth Wong and Maribelle Su to understand what it really takes to build a brand from scratch and figuring out what actually sells.

Starting an outdoor brand in Singapore isn&rsquo;t the most obvious idea, but that&rsquo;s exactly what Goliath is doing.
In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show goes behind the scenes with co-founders Kenneth Wong and Maribelle Su to understand what it really takes to build a brand from scratch and figuring out what actually sells.

Mind Your Business: Goliath founders on creating an outdoor brand in Singapore 

Apple has announced that CEO Tim Cook will step down in September 2026, with longtime executive John Ternus set to take over. The leadership transition marks the end of a remarkable era that saw Apple grow into one of the most valuable companies in the world.

In this episode of Companies to Watch, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down Tim Cook’s legacy, how Apple’s business and stock performed under his leadership, and what investors need to know about John Ternus.

Apple has announced that CEO Tim Cook will step down in September 2026, with longtime executive John Ternus set to take over. The leadership transition marks the end of a remarkable era that saw Apple grow into one of the most valuable companies in the world.
In this episode of Companies to Watch, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down Tim Cook&rsquo;s legacy, how Apple&rsquo;s business and stock performed under his leadership, and what investors need to know about John Ternus.

Breakfast Bites: Digesting the "Early Dinner" trend - Is 5:30pm the new 8pm?

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