Most engineering students build prototypes. Ashley Mun built a fragrance brand. What started as a fascination with scent evolved into Ashley Mun Candles, a Singapore-based label producing hand-poured candles, car diffusers, and premium scent experiences.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show explores how he transitioned from student to founder, developed his products from scratch, sourced materials aligned with his sustainability philosophy, and secured partnerships with major automotive brands.

Most engineering students build prototypes. Ashley Mun built a fragrance brand. What started as a fascination with scent evolved into Ashley Mun Candles, a Singapore-based label producing hand-poured candles, car diffusers, and premium scent experiences.
In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show explores how he transitioned from student to founder, developed his products from scratch, sourced materials aligned with his sustainability philosophy, and secured partnerships with major automotive brands.

Insightful discussions on the latest market events and the top 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.

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

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)

Mind Your Business: From engineering student to fragrance founder

Shopping malls in Singapore are no longer just about convenience: they’re being reimagined as spaces for community, experience, and everyday living.

Adrian Tan, Managing Director of Retail at Frasers Property Singapore, shares how retail spaces are evolving, what today’s consumers really want, and the key trends shaping the future of Singapore’s retail property landscape.

 

Shopping malls in Singapore are no longer just about convenience: they&rsquo;re being reimagined as spaces for community, experience, and everyday living.
Adrian Tan, Managing Director of Retail at Frasers Property Singapore, shares how retail spaces are evolving, what today&rsquo;s consumers really want, and the key trends shaping the future of Singapore&rsquo;s retail property landscape.
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Bigger Pic: A shift in retail property - From transactions to experiences

A viral TikTok video questioning why hundreds of flats from a Bukit Merah BTO project later appeared in the Sale of Balance Flats exercise has reignited debate about fairness and transparency in Singapore’s public housing system. The Housing Board has clarified that such units are typically unsold, unselected, or returned flats that are only offered after all eligible BTO applicants have had their chance to book a unit.

But the episode also reflects a broader frustration many homebuyers feel — repeatedly balloting for flats in popular locations and still coming up empty-handed. Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg joins the Breakfast Show to unpack how balance flats arise, why supply can appear suddenly in later exercises and what this reveals about demand patterns in Singapore’s housing market.

A viral TikTok video questioning why hundreds of flats from a Bukit Merah BTO project later appeared in the Sale of Balance Flats exercise has reignited debate about fairness and transparency in Singapore&rsquo;s public housing system. The Housing Board has clarified that such units are typically unsold, unselected, or returned flats that are only offered after all eligible BTO applicants have had their chance to book a unit.
But the episode also reflects a broader frustration many homebuyers feel &mdash; repeatedly balloting for flats in popular locations and still coming up empty-handed.&nbsp;Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg joins the Breakfast Show to unpack how balance flats arise, why supply can appear suddenly in later exercises and what this reveals about demand patterns in Singapore&rsquo;s housing market.

Morning Shot: 11 BTO Tries - What Went Wrong, and What Can Be Done?

Many influencers launch brands. Few build businesses that last. The Breakfast Show invites Andrea Chong, Co-Founder & Creative Director of Good Addition as they discuss her journey from influencer to co-founder of Good Addition, and what it really takes to turn personal brand equity into operational infrastructure.

Many influencers launch brands. Few build businesses that last.&nbsp;The Breakfast Show invites&nbsp;Andrea Chong, Co-Founder &amp; Creative Director of Good Addition as they discuss her journey from influencer to co-founder of Good Addition, and what it really takes to turn personal brand equity into operational infrastructure.

Mind Your Business: From engineering student to fragrance founder

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

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