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.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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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.

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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

Mood wellness is becoming part of everyday life, but turning science-backed benefits into products consumers actually enjoy is no small feat.

On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Sophian Abdul Rahman and Shaneika Ong of Hue about building a new wellness category through snackable formats, research-driven product development, brand trust, and scaling across Asia.

Mood wellness is becoming part of everyday life, but turning science-backed benefits into products consumers actually enjoy is no small feat.
On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Sophian Abdul Rahman and Shaneika Ong of Hue about building a new wellness category through snackable formats, research-driven product development, brand trust, and scaling across Asia.

Mind Your Business: hue and the business of making wellness enjoyable

As Budget 2026 approaches, Singapore’s dining and hospitality industry is warning that many of the pressures facing operators may be structural rather than temporary. Volatile rentals, rising manpower costs and persistent labour shortages are making it harder for businesses to plan ahead, invest and stay viable in an increasingly crowded market.

Andrew Chan, Vice President of the Management Committee at the Restaurant Association of Singapore, joins the Breakfast Show to explain why the association is pushing for changes such as rental cost predictability, enhanced wage co-funding and adjustments to foreign worker policies and how these proposals could shape the future of dining in Singapore.

For more Budget 2026 insights:
https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/

As Budget 2026 approaches, Singapore&rsquo;s dining and hospitality industry is warning that many of the pressures facing operators may be structural rather than temporary. Volatile rentals, rising manpower costs and persistent labour shortages are making it harder for businesses to plan ahead, invest and stay viable in an increasingly crowded market.
Andrew Chan, Vice President of the Management Committee at the Restaurant Association of Singapore, joins the Breakfast Show to explain why the association is pushing for changes such as rental cost predictability, enhanced wage co-funding and adjustments to foreign worker policies and how these proposals could shape the future of dining in Singapore.
For more Budget 2026 insights: <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/">https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/</a>

Budget 2026: Can Budget 2026 Save Singapore’s F&B Sector?

Laura Houldsworth, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Booking.com discusses the factors driving overseas travel during Lunar New Year; why Singaporeans seem increasingly open to long-haul trips during this period; accommodation trends emerging for families traveling together; and why some markets and are staying local while others are going international.

Produced & Presented by Emaad Akhtar

Laura Houldsworth, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Booking.com discusses the factors driving overseas travel during Lunar New Year; why Singaporeans seem increasingly open to long-haul trips during this period; accommodation trends emerging for families traveling together; and why some markets and are staying local while others are going international.
Produced &amp; Presented by Emaad Akhtar

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

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