Today’s the perfect excuse to put the kettle on — because it’s International Tea Day!

Some of us might think of tea as just your morning pick-me-up or that soothing cup before bed, but tea is more than just a beverage. It’s a drink with history, culture and has had large economic implications on the entire world.

Audrey, Ryan and Emaad chat about their favourite teas, famous IPOs, and how different cultures enjoy it.

 

Presented by: Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar

Produced and Edited by: Audrey Siek

Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Today&rsquo;s the perfect excuse to put the kettle on &mdash; because it&rsquo;s International Tea Day!
Some of us might think of tea as just your morning pick-me-up or that soothing cup before bed, but tea is more than just a beverage. It&rsquo;s a drink with history, culture and has had large economic implications on the entire world.
Audrey, Ryan and Emaad chat about their favourite teas, famous IPOs, and how different cultures enjoy it.
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Presented by: Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang &amp; Emaad Akhtar
Produced and Edited by: Audrey Siek
Photo credits: 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

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: Matcha, Bubble, Bulletproof - Enjoy a cuppa this International Tea Day!

Nicholas Cator, Founder & Managing Partner, Venturi Partners discusses how the venture capital space is grappling with the current market volatility. He shares how his consumer-focused investment portfolio of companies is coping with changing spending patterns and risk appetites. Cator also talks about what aspiring founders looking to attract VC investment need to do.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Nicholas Cator, Founder &amp; Managing Partner, Venturi Partners&nbsp;discusses how the venture capital space is grappling with the current market volatility. He shares how his consumer-focused investment portfolio of companies is coping with changing spending patterns and risk appetites. Cator also talks about what aspiring founders looking to attract VC investment need to do.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Bigger Pic: Impact of rising geopolitics on venture capital 

It starts with a tight shoulder, a sore back, a wrist that aches after long hours at the keyboard. But in Singapore’s relentless work culture, we’re trained to push through — until small discomforts become something far more serious.

The Breakfast Show invites Amelia Lee, CEO of The Health Collective, to talk about the silent health crisis affecting office workers and why prioritising well-being is no longer optional. Together, we unpack how healthcare can be more human, more proactive, and more accessible — even in a world that glorifies burnout.

It starts with a tight shoulder, a sore back, a wrist that aches after long hours at the keyboard. But in Singapore&rsquo;s relentless work culture, we&rsquo;re trained to push through &mdash; until small discomforts become something far more serious.
The Breakfast Show invites Amelia Lee, CEO of The Health Collective, to talk about the silent health crisis affecting office workers and why prioritising well-being is no longer optional. Together, we unpack how healthcare can be more human, more proactive, and more accessible &mdash; even in a world that glorifies burnout.

Mind Your Business: What real workplace wellness looks like

Across Asia, reports of passengers having valuables stolen mid-flight are on the rise with some cases pointing to coordinated criminal groups targeting specific routes. In 2024 alone, Hong Kong saw a 75% surge in cases, while airports in Tokyo and Singapore have reported similar upticks. In Singapore, there were 4 reported cases between January 2023 and September 2024, with one case involving a man who stole the equivalent of about S$120,000 from a jeweller on a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight in March 2024. The issue has grown serious enough for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to put it on the agenda this year, highlighting concerns around onboard security and cross-border enforcement.

This Morning Shot episode explores what’s driving this trend, why certain routes are more vulnerable, and what’s being done, or not done, to deter in-flight theft. Dr. Alan Tan, Professor, NUS Law School (specialising in Aviation Law) joins the Breakfast Show to share his insights.

Across Asia, reports of passengers having valuables stolen mid-flight are on the rise with some cases pointing to coordinated criminal groups targeting specific routes. In 2024 alone, Hong Kong saw a 75% surge in cases, while airports in Tokyo and Singapore have reported similar upticks. In Singapore, there were 4 reported cases between January 2023 and September 2024, with one case involving a man who stole the equivalent of about S$120,000 from a jeweller on a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight in March 2024. The issue has grown serious enough for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to put it on the agenda this year, highlighting concerns around onboard security and cross-border enforcement.
This Morning Shot episode explores what&rsquo;s driving this trend, why certain routes are more vulnerable, and what&rsquo;s being done, or not done, to deter in-flight theft. Dr. Alan Tan, Professor, NUS Law School (specialising in Aviation Law)&nbsp;joins the Breakfast Show to share his insights.

Breakfast Bites: Matcha, Bubble, Bulletproof - Enjoy a cuppa this International Tea Day!

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