Stocks tumbled sharply on Thursday, with all major U.S. indices logging their worst session since early October as renewed worries over interest rates and lofty tech valuations wiped out recent gains. George Schultze, Founder and Managing Member at Schultze Asset Management, breaks down the turn in market mood. We explore why economic growth remains resilient but is beginning to moderate, how inflation’s mixed signals are guiding expectations for another Fed rate cut in December, and what recent cracks in the credit markets signal for 2026. He also shares where he sees opportunity amid the volatility and explains how shifts in AI, electrification and the energy transition are reshaping long-term investment strategies.

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Diabetes affects hundreds of millions worldwide, but how much do we truly understand about it?

Join us for a light, informative quiz that breaks down the facts, busts a few myths, and helps raise awareness on this important global health day.

Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Trisha Yeong

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

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More than 90,000 Singapore businesses are now selling to 14 million international customers, generating over US$1.6 billion in annual cross-border sales.

The Breakfast Show speaks with Matthew Lucas, Vice President & Head of Cross-Border Trade at PayPal, to unpack the Global Beat 2025 findings, from the top sectors driving growth to new markets like Mexico and Germany, and what this means for Singapore’s next generation of global entrepreneurs.

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Holiday season is in the air, airport queues are growing, and the frantic tapping of Klook users booking last-minute Universal Studios tickets' a scene that many of us are familiar. And right on cue, travel-tech darling Klook has chosen now, November 2025, to file for a U.S. IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, under ticker symbol KLK. 

Fly with Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they explore how Asia’s ‘experiences super-app’ went from a startup offering discounted attraction tickets, to a publicly listed travel-tech contender betting big on the global rebound in tourism.

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Stuart Dunbar, Partner, Baillie Gifford explores why long-term thinking is essential at a time when markets chase headlines, and why Asia remains wildly underrepresented in global portfolios. We unpack the region’s powerful shifts, from China’s policy reset to India’s innovation boom, Vietnam’s rise, and Asia’s deepening role in global AI infrastructure. He shares where he sees the most compelling long-term opportunities, what defines true homegrown champions, and how “active patience” guides investing in fast-moving markets.

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At the heart of every community lies a simple goal — to make everyday life a little better. That’s the driving force behind FairPrice Foundation’s renewed purpose to uplift lives and strengthen communities. From helping families access nutritious food to empowering the next generation through education and sustainability, the Foundation is redefining what it means for a business to give back. It’s not just about donations, but about leveraging FairPrice Group’s scale and network to create lasting, meaningful impact. Jean Khong, General Manager of FairPrice Foundation, shares how this renewed purpose is shaping its next chapter and how Singaporeans can be part of the journey.

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Personality drives performance more than we think. Cindy Leong, founder of The Enneagram Academy, breaks down how understanding core motivations and emotional patterns can transform teamwork, sharpen leadership, and reduce workplace conflict. We explore why more organisations are turning to the Enneagram as a strategic business tool and how it can reshape hiring, communication and culture.

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Big Pharma just rewrote the rulebook in the obesity-treatment race. Pfizer has won the bidding for Metsera after a showdown with Novo Nordisk.

Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar unpack how this US$10 billion move signals a pivot into GLP-1 drugs, why Novo walked away and what it all means for investors tracking the next trillion-dollar health-tech frontier.

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If you're an avid user of social media, you'll likely be very familiar with acronyms like IDK (I don't know), BTW (by the way), LMK (let me know) and IYKYK (if you know you know).

But don't fret if you're not. The world of short-hand social media communication still flummoxes many.

Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share 10 of the more common abbreviations that remain in the indecipherable category for these folks. 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

Produced by Emaad Akhtar

Edited by Trisha Yeong

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With COP30 underway, governments are looking at how to meet ambitious climate and sustainability targets. But how does this all impact investors?

Thomas Höhne-Sparborth. Head of Sustainable Investing at Lombard Odier Investment Managers, shares how these international goals are shaping sustainable investment.

Produced and presented by Audrey Siek

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