Bigger Pic: Why Cruise Lines Are Betting on Singapore

On the Bigger Picture, Sarah Stanley, Travel Journalist, The Straits Times talks about her experience on the Disney Adventure cruise in Singapore (the company's first foray into the Southeast Asian market), whether it enhances the Little Red Dot's push to become a premier cruise destination, and ch…

Breakfast Quiz: How good is your general knowledge of the Middle East?

It isn't a surprise that all eyes have been glued to the continuous flow of headlines emanating from the Middle East of late. But how good is your general knowledge of the region? Emaad tests Ryan on populations, capital cities, intergovernmental organizations and more! Play along!   Presented…

Budget 2026 Roundtable: A month in, what’s actually changing?

It has been about a month since Budget 2026 was delivered and the Committee of Supply debates have wrapped up. But beyond the headline measures, what are the early signals emerging for businesses, workers and the broader economy? Ryan Huang moderates a panel with Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary …

Morning Shot: Are Tuition Centres Overselling Success?

Tuition is now a $1.8 billion industry in Singapore fuelled by parental anxiety and an increasingly competitive education landscape. But when centres advertise “90% distinctions” or “ex-MOE teachers”, how much context are parents actually getting? The Ministry of Education is working with the adve…

Breakfast Bites: "Sleep divorce" - why are some couples opting to sleep separately?

The practice of married couples sleeping in separate rooms isn’t new, but it’s being discussed more frequently today. Some couples in Singapore are also experimenting with what’s known as a “sleep divorce” — choosing to sleep apart to improve sleep quality and, in turn, reduce potential tensions t…

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…

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…