Durian is one of the most loved fruits in Southeast Asia, but it has always been limited by one key factor, seasonality. Outside of peak periods, quality drops and availability becomes unpredictable, creating a gap between demand and supply.


In this episode of Mind Your Business, Christopher Quek, founder of Spike Durian, joins The Breakfast Show to share how he turned that problem into a business and what it takes to transform a seasonal product into a scalable system.

Durian is one of the most loved fruits in Southeast Asia, but it has always been limited by one key factor, seasonality. Outside of peak periods, quality drops and availability becomes unpredictable, creating a gap between demand and supply.
 In this episode of Mind Your Business, Christopher Quek, founder of Spike Durian, joins The Breakfast Show to share how he turned that problem into a business and what it takes to transform a seasonal product into a scalable system.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 

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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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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: Why you can now eat quality Durian all year round

It's World Theatre Day!

If you're a theatre history buff, enjoy discussing playwrights, reciting famous lines, or learning about stage terms, this quiz is for you!

Join the crew on stage for this performance...break a leg!

 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

Produced by Emaad Akhtar

Edited by Trisha Yeong

Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

It's World Theatre Day!
If you're a theatre history buff, enjoy discussing playwrights, reciting famous lines, or learning about stage terms, this quiz is for you!
Join the crew on stage for this performance...break a leg!
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Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang &amp; Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Quiz: It's Theatre Trivia Time...Break A Leg!

Health insurance is meant to provide peace of mind but when it comes to making a claim, the details matter. From Integrated Shield Plans to riders, coverage often hinges on definitions, exclusions, and how policies are structured in practice.

Chan Wai Kit, Executive Director, Life Insurance Association Singapore joins The Breakfast Show to unpack how health insurance claims work in Singapore, where common misunderstandings can arise, and what policyholders should pay closer attention to from hospitalisation coverage to fine print that may affect payouts. 

We also explore how consumers can better review their plans, ask the right questions, and avoid surprises when it matters most.

Health insurance is meant to provide peace of mind but when it comes to making a claim, the details matter. From Integrated Shield Plans to riders, coverage often hinges on definitions, exclusions, and how policies are structured in practice.
Chan Wai Kit, Executive Director, Life Insurance Association Singapore joins The Breakfast Show to unpack how health insurance claims work in Singapore, where common misunderstandings can arise, and what policyholders should pay closer attention to from hospitalisation coverage to fine print that may affect payouts.&nbsp;
We also explore how consumers can better review their plans, ask the right questions, and avoid surprises when it matters most.

Morning Shot: Health Insurance Claims - What Policyholders Often Miss

Asian equities are facing renewed pressure as rising oil prices from the Iran conflict drive capital outflows and raise concerns over inflation and growth across the region. But beyond geopolitics, parts of the market, particularly software and internet stocks, have seen sharper declines amid fears of AI-driven disruption.

Dan Koh speaks with Lorraine Tan, Director of Equity Research Asia at Morningstar, to understand how investors should think about Asian markets today, from assessing key risks and regional resilience to understanding the recent selloff and where value opportunities may be emerging.

Asian equities are facing renewed pressure as rising oil prices from the Iran conflict drive capital outflows and raise concerns over inflation and growth across the region. But beyond geopolitics, parts of the market, particularly software and internet stocks, have seen sharper declines amid fears of AI-driven disruption.
Dan Koh speaks with Lorraine Tan, Director of Equity Research Asia at Morningstar, to understand how investors should think about Asian markets today, from assessing key risks and regional resilience to understanding the recent selloff and where value opportunities may be emerging.

Mind Your Business: Why you can now eat quality Durian all year round

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