On World Pizza Day, the Breakfast Crew discuss some fun facts about our favourite circular-shaped friends.

Who are the world's largest consumers of pizza? What's considered the most expensive one? What is the most bizarre mode of payment for a pizza?

All these questions answered on Breakfast Bites!

 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

Produced by Emaad Akhtar

Edited by Trisha Yeong

Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

On World Pizza Day, the Breakfast Crew discuss some fun facts about our favourite circular-shaped friends.
Who are the world's largest consumers of pizza? What's considered the most expensive one? What is the most bizarre mode of payment for a pizza?
All these questions answered on Breakfast Bites!
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Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang &amp; Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Bites: Did you know Norwegians are the biggest consumers of pizza?

As the beauty and aesthetics industry evolves, legacy businesses face a choice: adapt or fade.

On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Sandra Koh of Bio Aesthetic about rebuilding trust through data-backed treatments, restructuring a family business, and redefining what longevity looks like in a changing market.

As the beauty and aesthetics industry evolves, legacy businesses face a choice: adapt or fade.
On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Sandra Koh of Bio Aesthetic about rebuilding trust through data-backed treatments, restructuring a family business, and redefining what longevity looks like in a changing market.

Mind Your Business: How a second generation founder modernised a family beauty business

Pausing to reflect can feel like wasted time in a busy schedule. But your brain doesn’t improve simply by doing more, it improves by noticing patterns and adjusting behaviour. Research on learning and performance shows that reflection plays a critical role in this process.

This episode breaks down why reflection matters for workplace learning, and how small, intentional pauses can lead to better decisions and long-term skill development.

Pausing to reflect can feel like wasted time in a busy schedule. But your brain doesn&rsquo;t improve simply by doing more, it improves by noticing patterns and adjusting behaviour. Research on learning and performance shows that reflection plays a critical role in this process.
This episode breaks down why reflection matters for workplace learning, and how small, intentional pauses can lead to better decisions and long-term skill development.

Work Smart: Why Reflection Makes You Better at Your Job

Amazon posted strong revenue growth and solid cloud performance in its latest earnings report, but investors were more focused on an aggressive $200 billion capital expenditure plan and softer near-term profit guidance.

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the latest results, what the numbers say about AWS and core retail, why the stock fell, and what investors need to watch next.

Amazon posted strong revenue growth and solid cloud performance in its latest earnings report, but investors were more focused on an aggressive $200 billion capital expenditure plan and softer near-term profit guidance.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the latest results, what the numbers say about AWS and core retail, why the stock fell, and what investors need to watch next.

Companies To Watch: Amazon earnings beat but stock slumps as big capex looms

Japan’s voters have spoken — delivering Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful supermajority just four months into her leadership. It comes at a moment when Japanese voters are feeling the strain of rising living costs, markets are uneasy over proposed tax cuts, and the region is watching closely as Tokyo sharpens its stance on defence, China and Taiwan.

Dr. Lim Tai Wei, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what this election changes and what businesses and investors in Singapore should be watching next.

 

 

Japan&rsquo;s voters have spoken &mdash; delivering Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful supermajority just four months into her leadership. It comes at a moment when Japanese voters are feeling the strain of rising living costs, markets are uneasy over proposed tax cuts, and the region is watching closely as Tokyo sharpens its stance on defence, China and Taiwan.
Dr. Lim Tai Wei, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what this election changes and what businesses and investors in Singapore should be watching next.
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Morning Shot: Japan’s Decisive Vote - What Takaichi’s Supermajority Changes

Markets have turned more selective as volatility returns and investors demand clearer earnings and efficiency. The focus has shifted from big ideas to real-world constraints, from whether AI spending can deliver returns, to whether power and grid infrastructure can keep up, and why healthcare is back on investors’ radar.

On The Bigger Picture, Dan Koh speaks with Charu Chanana, Chief Investment Strategist at Saxo about the key themes shaping markets right now and how investors should think about positioning in a more demanding investment environment.

Markets have turned more selective as volatility returns and investors demand clearer earnings and efficiency. The focus has shifted from big ideas to real-world constraints, from whether AI spending can deliver returns, to whether power and grid infrastructure can keep up, and why healthcare is back on investors&rsquo; radar.
On The Bigger Picture, Dan Koh speaks with Charu Chanana, Chief Investment Strategist at Saxo about the key themes shaping markets right now and how investors should think about positioning in a more demanding investment environment.

Bigger Pic: How investors are rethinking AI infrastructure and healthcare

From investment dressing to the rise of tailored workwear, women’s fashion is evolving alongside shifting consumer expectations.

The Breakfast Show invites Frederieke van Doorn, founder of FREY, to discuss business timing, manufacturing challenges, pricing strategy, and how niche brands can stand out in a market dominated by fast fashion and mass production.

From investment dressing to the rise of tailored workwear, women&rsquo;s fashion is evolving alongside shifting consumer expectations.
The Breakfast Show invites Frederieke van Doorn, founder of FREY, to discuss business timing, manufacturing challenges, pricing strategy, and how niche brands can stand out in a market dominated by fast fashion and mass production.

Mind Your Business: Building a women’s tailoring business and competing with fast fashion

E.L.F. Beauty posts a standout earnings quarter, raises full-year guidance, and reshapes its future with the billion-dollar acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode brand.

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unpack what’s driving performance today and how the Rhode acquisition could influence the next phase of growth.

E.L.F. Beauty posts a standout earnings quarter, raises full-year guidance, and reshapes its future with the billion-dollar acquisition of Hailey Bieber&rsquo;s Rhode brand.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unpack what&rsquo;s driving performance today and how the Rhode acquisition could influence the next phase of growth.

Companies To Watch: E.L.F Beauty delivers strong earnings and expands its growth strategy

Chinese New Year is almost here, and this week’s breakfast quiz is all about the meanings behind the munchies and traditions. From oranges and bakkwa to lion dances and lo hei, it’s a festive deep dive into wealth, luck, and symbolism. Think you know your CNY facts? Find out in this edition of "Huat or Not"!

Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang 

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Trisha Yeong

Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Chinese New Year is almost here, and this week&rsquo;s breakfast quiz is all about the meanings behind the munchies and traditions. From oranges and bakkwa to lion dances and lo hei, it&rsquo;s a festive deep dive into wealth, luck, and symbolism. Think you know your CNY facts? Find out in this edition of "Huat or Not"!
Presented by Audrey Siek &amp; Ryan Huang&nbsp;
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Quiz: Are you huat or not? Let's test you on your Chinese New Year knowledge!

Data centre REITs sit at the heart of digital growth, but rising rates and other risks have tested the sector. Digital Core REIT CEO John Stewart breaks down where the market stands now, what’s stabilising, and what investors should watch heading into 2026.

Produced and presented by Audrey Siek

Data centre REITs sit at the heart of digital growth, but rising rates and other risks have tested the sector. Digital Core REIT CEO John Stewart breaks down where the market stands now, what&rsquo;s stabilising, and what investors should watch heading into 2026.
Produced and presented by Audrey Siek

Bigger Pic: Unpacking the state of data centre REITs in 2026

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

Ever said yes at work and regretted it almost immediately? You’re not alone. Research shows we’re wired to agree to requests, even when it costs us focus and energy.

In this episode, we unpack why saying no feels so uncomfortable  and why it doesn’t actually make you look difficult. Plus, one simple, research-backed way to stop saying yes automatically.

Ever said yes at work and regretted it almost immediately? You&rsquo;re not alone. Research shows we&rsquo;re wired to agree to requests, even when it costs us focus and energy.
In this episode, we unpack why saying no feels so uncomfortable&nbsp; and why it doesn&rsquo;t actually make you look difficult. Plus, one simple, research-backed way to stop saying yes automatically.

Work Smart: Why It’s Hard to Say No at Work

Your brain isn’t built for endless concentration, it naturally cycles through peaks and dips in energy roughly every 90 minutes, a pattern known as ultradian rhythms. When you align your work with these natural focus waves, you can get more done with less strain. 

This episode breaks down how these rhythms work and how to structure your day around them for better performance.

Your brain isn&rsquo;t built for endless concentration, it naturally cycles through peaks and dips in energy roughly every 90 minutes, a pattern known as&nbsp;ultradian rhythms. When you align your work with these natural focus waves, you can get more done with less strain.&nbsp;
This episode breaks down how these rhythms work and how to structure your day around them for better performance.

Work Smart: Why Working Longer Isn’t Working

We all love the satisfaction of ticking off a task, but for many of us, to-do lists just keep growing. Research shows that overloaded lists strain our attention, making it harder to prioritise and follow through.

This episode unpacks why to-do lists often backfire, and shares simple, research-backed ways to finally get things done.

We all love the satisfaction of ticking off a task, but for many of us, to-do lists just keep growing. Research shows that overloaded lists strain our attention, making it harder to prioritise and follow through.
This episode unpacks why to-do lists often backfire, and shares simple, research-backed ways to finally get things done.

Work Smart: Why Your To-Do List Keeps Failing You

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by endless to-do lists, struggled to stay focused, or wished you could work smarter without working longer, this capsule series is for you. WORK SMART with Trisha Yeong as she looks at the best insights from workplace psychology and productivity research and turns them into simple, practical tips you can actually use in your day.  

If you&rsquo;ve ever felt overwhelmed by endless to-do lists, struggled to stay focused, or wished you could work smarter without working longer, this capsule series is for you. WORK SMART with Trisha Yeong as she looks at&nbsp;the best insights from workplace psychology and productivity research and turns them into simple, practical tips you can actually use in your day.&nbsp;&nbsp;

WORK SMART: Workplace Tips with Trisha Yeong  

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)

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