Annually, Singapore tops yet another global list for being the most expensive place in the world to own a car.

With COEs hitting new highs, a typical family car easily costs up to S$250,000 to maintain. We ask the big question: is a car here a luxury… or something families actually need? We break down the numbers, compare global habits, and debate whether policies should make it easier for families to own their first car. 

Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Trisha Yeong

Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Annually, Singapore tops yet another global list for being the most expensive place in the world to own a car.
With COEs hitting new highs, a typical family car easily costs up to S$250,000 to maintain. We ask the big question: is a car here a luxury&hellip; or something families actually need? We break down the numbers, compare global habits, and debate whether policies should make it easier for families to own their first car.&nbsp;
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

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)

Breakfast Bites: Is owning a car in Singapore a necessity or a luxury?

Singapore’s property investment market just posted its strongest first quarter on record — but rising geopolitical tensions could test that momentum. We speak with Leonard Tay, Head of Research, Knight Frank Singapore, on what’s driving the surge, where investors are placing bets, and whether global risks could derail the outlook.

Produced and presented by Audrey Siek

Singapore&rsquo;s property investment market just posted its strongest first quarter on record &mdash; but rising geopolitical tensions could test that momentum. We speak with&nbsp;Leonard Tay, Head of Research, Knight Frank Singapore, on what&rsquo;s driving the surge, where investors are placing bets, and whether global risks could derail the outlook.
Produced and presented by Audrey Siek

Bigger Pic: After a record Q1, will global tensions cool property investments?

JPMorgan has reported stronger-than-expected earnings, with profit rising and trading revenue hitting a record as market volatility boosted activity across Wall Street. Investment banking also rebounded, while consumer spending and loan growth remained resilient.

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down JPMorgan’s latest results, what drove the quarter, and why Jamie Dimon is still warning about risks.

JPMorgan has reported stronger-than-expected earnings, with profit rising and trading revenue hitting a record as market volatility boosted activity across Wall Street. Investment banking also rebounded, while consumer spending and loan growth remained resilient.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down JPMorgan&rsquo;s latest results, what drove the quarter, and why Jamie Dimon is still warning about risks.

Companies To Watch: JPMorgan delivers strong earnings but Jamie Dimon still sees risks

For years, engaging the United States was seen as a way for Southeast Asia to secure stability and economic opportunity. But that assumption is now being tested. With tariffs, shifting alliances and a more unpredictable foreign policy under President Donald Trump, countries in the region are starting to reassess what engagement with Washington really means.

In this episode of Morning Shot, we speak to Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, to unpack why Southeast Asia’s approach may be shifting from pragmatic cooperation to something more defensive and what that could mean for the future of US–ASEAN relations.

For years, engaging the United States was seen as a way for Southeast Asia to secure stability and economic opportunity. But that assumption is now being tested. With tariffs, shifting alliances and a more unpredictable foreign policy under President Donald Trump, countries in the region are starting to reassess what engagement with Washington really means.
In this episode of Morning Shot, we speak to&nbsp;Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, to unpack why Southeast Asia&rsquo;s approach may be shifting from pragmatic cooperation to something more defensive and what that could mean for the future of US&ndash;ASEAN relations.

Breakfast Bites: Is owning a car in Singapore a necessity or a luxury?

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