Mind Your Business: The hard truth about food insecurity in Singapore

Singapore may be one of the world’s wealthiest nations, yet one in 10 residents still experiences food insecurity.  The Breakfast Show speaks with Arthur Chin, Executive Director of The Food Bank Singapore, about hidden hunger, rising cost pressures, and why support must go beyond meals to dignity…

Budget 2026: Are Current Family Policies Missing the Real Cost?

Budget 2026 continues to expand support for families through measures such as Child LifeSG credits and enhanced preschool and student-care subsidies, continuing efforts to ease the financial burden of raising children. But some argue that while these schemes reduce upfront costs, they may not addre…

Bigger Pic: Markets on the Edge After Iran Strike

Markets are jittery after a coordinated strike on Iran, and uncertainty reigns. Is this just a short-lived shock, or the start of a prolonged energy-driven inflation cycle? From the Strait of Hormuz to safe havens, airlines, defense stocks, and gold, traders are reacting fast. Phan Vee Leung, CIO o…

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

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 …

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

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.

 Work Smart: Why Constant Notifications Are Costing You

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 distracti…

Breakfast Bites: “How much do you earn?” — Is it rude to ask people about money?

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 transp…

Mind Your Business: How robots are becoming real businesses in Asia 

Robots are no longer science fiction, they’re becoming operational tools for businesses. The Breakfast Show invites Abel Deng, President, Asia-Pacific & Middle East Region, AGIBOT to share his insights of the current state of the robotics industry, how humanoid robots like the A2 Ultra are built a…

Breakfast Quiz: How well do you know your NGOs?

The Breakfast Quiz celebrates World NGO Day! Listen in and play along as Emaad quizzes Ryan and Audrey on all things non-profits, including some that have rather unique missions!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Sean Cheong Photo and mus…

US Markets Wrap: Volatility Rising - Are Investors Rebuilding Cash?

U.S. stocks slipped despite earnings beats from Nvidia and Salesforce, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite pulling back as chip stocks sold off. Deborah Cunningham, CIO of Global Liquidity Markets at Federated Hermes talks about shifting investor sentiment and whether volatility is driving a move…