Pasta is comfort food, but building a pasta brand in Singapore is anything but comfortable.

The Breakfast Show speaks with Timothy Chan, the founder of Pasta Play, about customisation, pricing strategy, operational discipline and surviving one of the toughest F&B markets in the world.

Pasta is comfort food, but building a pasta brand in Singapore is anything but comfortable.
The Breakfast Show speaks with&nbsp;Timothy Chan, the founder of Pasta Play, about customisation, pricing strategy, operational discipline and surviving one of the toughest F&amp;B markets in the world.

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)

Mind Your Business: The real cost of running a pasta business in Singapore

The United States and Israel have launched coordinated strikes on Iran, triggering retaliatory missile attacks across the Middle East and sharp exchanges at the United Nations. Tehran calls it a “war crime”. Washington says it is acting in the interest of global security.

As oil markets react and regional powers scramble to contain spillover, the question now is not just who acted  but what happens next.

In this episode of Morning Shot, the Breakfast Show speaks with James M. Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, to examine how this confrontation is unfolding, what it signals about the balance of power in the region and how prolonged instability could reshape the global landscape.

The United States and Israel have launched coordinated strikes on Iran, triggering retaliatory missile attacks across the Middle East and sharp exchanges at the United Nations. Tehran calls it a &ldquo;war crime&rdquo;. Washington says it is acting in the interest of global security.
As oil markets react and regional powers scramble to contain spillover, the question now is not just who acted&nbsp; but what happens next.
In this episode of Morning Shot, the&nbsp;Breakfast Show speaks with James M. Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University&rsquo;s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, to examine how this confrontation is unfolding, what it signals about the balance of power in the region and how prolonged instability could reshape the global landscape.

Morning Shot: US and Israel Strike Iran - How Far Could This Go?

Emails, messages, Slack alerts — they feel small in the moment. But cognitive research shows each interruption leaves “attention residue,” making it harder to return to deep focus. 

In this episode, we explore why your brain craves notifications and how simple shifts in timing can reduce distraction and stress at work.

Emails, messages, Slack alerts &mdash; they feel small in the moment. But cognitive research shows each interruption leaves &ldquo;attention residue,&rdquo; making it harder to return to deep focus.&nbsp;
In this episode, we explore why your brain craves notifications and how simple shifts in timing can reduce distraction and stress at work.

 Work Smart: Why Constant Notifications Are Costing You

Is it ever okay to ask someone how much they make — or how much they paid for their home? In this episode, we unpack our weekend poll results and dive into Singapore’s complicated relationship with money talk: from Chinese New Year “auntie questions” to generational divides and global salary transparency trends. Is it rude, cultural, or just badly phrased curiosity? 

Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Trisha Yeong

Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Is it ever okay to ask someone how much they make &mdash; or how much they paid for their home? In this episode, we unpack our weekend poll results and dive into Singapore&rsquo;s complicated relationship with money talk: from Chinese New Year &ldquo;auntie questions&rdquo; to generational divides and global salary transparency trends. Is it rude, cultural, or just badly phrased curiosity?&nbsp;
Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang &amp; Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Mind Your Business: The real cost of running a pasta business in Singapore

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