Japan’s market surged after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide election win, reigniting a “Takaichi trade” that lifted tech and semiconductor-linked names. One standout was Advantest, the chip-testing equipment giant, which has also been delivering strong fundamentals as AI data-centre spending drives demand for advanced chip testing.

In this episode, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unpack why the election mattered for markets, what Advantest just reported, the latest guidance upgrades, and why investors are watching capex-driven AI demand so closely right now.

Japan&rsquo;s market surged after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi&rsquo;s landslide election win, reigniting a &ldquo;Takaichi trade&rdquo; that lifted tech and semiconductor-linked names. One standout was Advantest, the chip-testing equipment giant, which has also been delivering strong fundamentals as AI data-centre spending drives demand for advanced chip testing.
In this episode, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unpack why the election mattered for markets, what Advantest just reported, the latest guidance upgrades, and why investors are watching capex-driven AI demand so closely right now.

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.

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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)

Companies To Watch: Advantest rallies on Japan’s election boost and the AI chip testing boom

Starting a fashion brand sounds glamorous, until you realise how much of it has nothing to do with design.

Join The Breakfast Show as they speak with Jing Chan, founder of Sensibilities, about the misconceptions people have about starting a fashion label, and the lessons she’s learned building a business in a high-cost, highly competitive market like Singapore.

Starting a fashion brand sounds glamorous, until you realise how much of it has nothing to do with design.
Join The Breakfast Show as they speak with Jing Chan, founder of Sensibilities, about the misconceptions people have about starting a fashion label, and the lessons she&rsquo;s learned building a business in a high-cost, highly competitive market like Singapore.

Mind Your Business: How Jing Chan built sensibilities as a young founder

PepsiCo has reported a strong start to 2026, beating expectations on revenue and earnings while maintaining its full-year guidance. Price cuts on key snack brands, stronger beverage trends, and a broader brand refresh helped improve volumes, especially in North America.

In this episode of Companies to Watch, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down PepsiCo’s latest earnings, the turnaround efforts shaping the business, and the risks still facing the company.

PepsiCo has reported a strong start to 2026, beating expectations on revenue and earnings while maintaining its full-year guidance. Price cuts on key snack brands, stronger beverage trends, and a broader brand refresh helped improve volumes, especially in North America.
In this episode of Companies to Watch, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down PepsiCo&rsquo;s latest earnings, the turnaround efforts shaping the business, and the risks still facing the company.

Companies To Watch: PepsiCo starts 2026 strong as snack volumes recover 

The recent conflict in the Middle East has triggered fresh volatility in global energy markets, but beyond the immediate price shocks, it’s also exposing just how dependent modern economies remain on fragile, imported energy systems. For Singapore, where most of our electricity is generated from imported natural gas, the question isn’t just about costs, but about vulnerability.

In this episode of Morning Shot, the Breakfast Show speaks with Jeffery Tan, Group General Counsel and Chief Sustainability Officer at Jardine Cycle & Carriage, to unpack why going green is not just a climate issue but a resilience strategy, how energy shocks are reshaping the way we think about efficiency and risk, and what this means for Singapore’s economic security going forward.

The recent conflict in the Middle East has triggered fresh volatility in global energy markets, but beyond the immediate price shocks, it&rsquo;s also exposing just how dependent modern economies remain on fragile, imported energy systems. For Singapore, where most of our electricity is generated from imported natural gas, the question isn&rsquo;t just about costs, but about vulnerability.
In this episode of Morning Shot, the Breakfast Show speaks with Jeffery Tan, Group General Counsel and Chief Sustainability Officer at Jardine Cycle &amp; Carriage, to unpack why going green is not just a climate issue but a resilience strategy, how energy shocks are reshaping the way we think about efficiency and risk, and what this means for Singapore&rsquo;s economic security going forward.

Companies To Watch: Advantest rallies on Japan’s election boost and the AI chip testing boom

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