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!

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Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang 

Produced by Emaad Akhtar

Edited by Trisha Yeong

Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

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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 Secretary for Finance & Manpower, Lee Sze Yeng, Managing Partner, KPMG in Singapore, Ang Yuit, President at ASME, and Max Loh, Vice-Chair, Singapore Institute of Directors.

From workforce upskilling and AI readiness to SME support and procurement opportunities, the conversation looks at what businesses and workers should be watching in the months ahead.

Watch the full discussion on MONEY FM 89.3's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_ZIxGRaoCY8

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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 advertising industry to develop a code of conduct aimed at curbing questionable marketing practices in the sector. Could a standardised disclosure panel raise transparency without over-regulating the market?

Associate Professor Kelvin Law, Nanyang Business School, Division of Accounting at Nanyang Technological University joins the Breakfast Show to unpack why selective disclosure can be misleading even when technically true, and what higher advertising standards could mean for the broader education system.

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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 that can arise between partners.

A 2025 survey found that 49 percent of Singaporean respondents have tried sleeping separately from their partners, and 64 percent of them reported improved sleep quality.

Listen in to find out more!

Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang

Produced by Emaad Akhtar

Edited by Trisha Yeong

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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. Confusion over a social media post suggesting a tanker had been escorted through the strait, later contradicted by the White House, added to the volatility. Reports that Iran could be preparing to deploy mines in the vital shipping lane have kept markets on edge even as stocks staged a rebound. Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst, eToro explore the return of the geopolitical risk premium and what it means for investors.

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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 questions about energy security, trade routes and the broader balance of power between China and the United States. Alicia García-Herrero, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis CIB, shares what the latest policy signals from Beijing mean for growth, markets and China’s role in an increasingly uncertain global economy.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

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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-generational collaborations.

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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 on why employees choose this path as well as some drawbacks of doing so, including the risk of a widening gap between perceived and demonstrated performance.

Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang

Produced by Emaad Akhtar

Edited by Trisha Yeong

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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 scenarios, and how investors should interpret geopolitical headline risk.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

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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 as Singapore targets 3 GWp of solar by 2030, and how SMEs can think practically about grants and green financing.

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