President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. federal workers back to the office by today (February 6th) - or, "you're fired"!

We've also seen big companies like Amazon and JPMorgan scaling back remote work; with some employers claiming productivity and company culture both take a hit with working from home.

But is there a case FOR remote work? 

 

Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar

Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek

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

President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. federal workers back to the office by today (February 6th) - or, "you're fired"!
We've also seen big companies like Amazon and JPMorgan scaling back remote work; with some employers claiming productivity and company culture both take a hit with working from home.
But is there a case FOR remote work?&nbsp;
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Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang &amp; Emaad Akhtar
Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek
Music and picture 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

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: Who likes working remotely? Top firms don't seem to like it.

Singapore’s workforce is entering 2026 with a striking disconnect: while most workers believe happiness at work is possible, only 56% say they actually feel happy, placing Singapore among the lowest in the region.

Esther Lee, Managing Director, Singapore, Jobstreet by SEEK unpacks new findings that point to burnout, limited career progression and uneven access to purpose and recognition as key pressure points, even as pay is increasingly viewed as a baseline rather than a differentiator.

 

Singapore&rsquo;s workforce is entering 2026 with a striking disconnect: while most workers believe happiness at work is possible, only 56% say they actually feel happy, placing Singapore among the lowest in the region.
Esther Lee, Managing Director, Singapore, Jobstreet by SEEK unpacks new findings that point to burnout, limited career progression and uneven access to purpose and recognition as key pressure points, even as pay is increasingly viewed as a baseline rather than a differentiator.
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Breakfast Special: Beyond pay and perks - What’s really making you happy at work?

The Winter Olympics 2026 are in full swing - and that means our favourite winter sports are back in the spotlight!

Now, curling may not be as popular as the likes of snowboarding, figure skating, or freestyle skiing, but it's idiosyncracies may pique your interest!

Emaad, Ryan and Audrey dive into the basic rules and some fun facts on Curling is Cool Day!

 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

Produced by Emaad Akhtar

Edited by Dan Koh

Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

The Winter Olympics 2026 are in full swing - and that means our favourite winter sports are back in the spotlight!
Now, curling may not be as popular as the likes of snowboarding, figure skating, or freestyle skiing, but it's idiosyncracies may pique your interest!
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey dive into the basic rules and some fun facts on Curling is Cool Day!
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Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang &amp; Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Dan Koh
Music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Bites: Curling 101 - fun facts you may not know about this winter sport!

Singapore’s retail sector is facing intensifying pressure. While nearly 90% of registered retail entities are locally owned, the rapid expansion of Chinese brands across F&B, fashion, beauty and lifestyle has sharpened competition in malls and prime retail spaces. But beyond brand visibility, the real strain lies in a cost environment and competitive model that increasingly rewards scale, speed and capital strength.

Dr Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School, joins the Breakfast Show to examine whether this moment marks a passing competitive wave or a longer-term reset of Singapore’s retail landscape, and what it will take for local SMEs to stay resilient in a market that is evolving faster than ever.

Singapore&rsquo;s retail sector is facing intensifying pressure. While nearly 90% of registered retail entities are locally owned, the rapid expansion of Chinese brands across F&amp;B, fashion, beauty and lifestyle has sharpened competition in malls and prime retail spaces. But beyond brand visibility, the real strain lies in a cost environment and competitive model that increasingly rewards scale, speed and capital strength.
Dr Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School, joins the Breakfast Show to examine whether this moment marks a passing competitive wave or a longer-term reset of Singapore&rsquo;s retail landscape, and what it will take for local SMEs to stay resilient in a market that is evolving faster than ever.

Breakfast Bites: Who likes working remotely? Top firms don't seem to like it.

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