US Markets Wrap: Geopolitics shakes markets but investors hold steady

Oil prices have pulled back after an earlier surge driven by fears the Iran conflict could disrupt shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Crude briefly approached $120 a barrel before retreating as traders bet governments could release emergency reserves to offset potential supply shocks. Confusio…

Bigger Pic: China’s Growth Target Meets Rising Geopolitical Risk

China has set a 4.5 to 5 percent growth target at this year’s National People’s Congress, signaling a more pragmatic approach as the world’s second largest economy grapples with weak demand, property stress and deflationary pressures. At the same time, escalating tensions around Iran are raising qu…

Mind Your Business: Can a 40 year old snack still win over Gen Z?

How does a pineapple tart brand stay relevant beyond Chinese New Year? Adrian and Gordon Ang of Kele join the Breakfast Show to share how they transformed a family confectionery into a recognised Singapore Heritage Brand through rebranding, premium positioning, e-commerce strategy and cross-genera…

Breakfast Bites: Is it smart to take on high-visibility tasks during appraisal season?

It's appraisal time. Your performance for the year is about to be scrutinised. You might be thinking: should I take on more high-visibility tasks to give myself a higher chance of being promoted? That's the question we explore on today's Breakfast Bites. Emaad and Ryan share the experts' views o…

US Markets Wrap: Markets Whipsaw on Iran Headlines

US markets staged a dramatic turnaround after early losses of nearly 900 points in the Dow, closing higher as signals emerged that tensions with Iran may be easing. Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist, Miller Tabak breaks down what drove the reversal, whether oil markets overreacted to worst-case s…

Mind Your Business: How SMEs can cut costs and carbon at the same time

Diesel generators still power events, construction sites and mobile operations across Singapore, but carbon pricing is starting to change the cost model. Colin Peh, Founder of GoRental SG joins The Breakfast Show to explain what businesses get wrong about clean energy adoption, why storage matters…

Morning Shot: Deliveroo’s Exit - The End of Cheap Convenience?

Deliveroo’s decision to exit Singapore has sparked concerns about higher delivery fees, fewer choices for consumers, and weaker bargaining power for riders and F&B operators. But is this really about one company leaving or is it a broader reset of Singapore’s convenience economy? Sumit Agarwal, Lo…

Bigger Pic: Protracted Middle East tensions likely to squeeze business profit margins

Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence discusses whether Singapore's latest factory activity numbers suggest continued optimism, the implications of a sharp rise in global manufacturing input prices; what a protracted conflict in the Middle East means for the wider…

Work Smart: The Right Way to Ask for Help at Work

Many professionals hesitate to ask for help at work because they worry it might make them look incapable. But research in workplace psychology suggests the opposite: high performers tend to seek clarification and input earlier, helping them avoid costly mistakes and move projects forward more effec…

Breakfast Bites: Incentivising your kids - are money rewards bribery?

Would you pay your child for scoring an A? Or give them cash for doing chores? We dive into the parenting debate around incentivising kids — from paying for grades to rewarding good behaviour. With Singapore parents already spending billions on tuition, does adding financial rewards motivate kids… …