In a move to make prices more transparent for consumers, food chain operator Koufu will be rolling out colour-coded price labels at all its economy rice stalls by the end of 2025. This comes on the back of disputes over how much each dish is priced at and aims to give consumers more certainty about the cost of their plate of food.

With this, CASE hopes the initiative will "lay the groundwork" for all economy rice stalls in Singapore to display their prices for individual dishes.

On this episode of Breakfast Special, Associate Professor Lau Kong Cheen, Head of Marketing Programme at the School of Business at Singapore University of Social Sciences shares his insights.

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting ([email protected]) 
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Yussef Gheriani, Director of Investments and Operations, IHT Wealth Management shares his insights on the broad selloff we're seeing in the markets, growing talks on a potential recession, odds of more rate cuts, as well as the playbook for investors trying to find a harbour of sorts to get into a position to hedge their bets or investments. He also weighs in on record buybacks and whether the correction and slump in values are potential tailwinds for companies to continue that trend.

Presented by: Ryan Huang
Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting ([email protected])
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Amid a global market selloff, therein lies an asset that retains its shine - gold. In fact, prices of the yellow metal surged to an all time high after President Donald Trump unveiled his sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs, and according to many analysts, there’s room for more.

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang take a deep dive into the demand forces fueling the dazzling rally of gold prices and find out if everyone’s favorite precious metal can hold its appeal in this fearful market.

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Sean Quek, Senior Portfolio Manager (Paragon SAGE Fund), Paragon Capital Management Singapore discusses how Trump's slew of hefty tariffs globally will shape his investment approach in the coming quarters. 

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

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In February, a single error by Citibank led to a $81 trillion mistake—one of the most infamous financial blunders in recent history. This was a stark reminder of the risks financial institutions face due to human error and inefficiencies in manual processes. As the financial world grows increasingly complex, the need for automation in accounting and finance has never been more urgent.

Jo-Ann Chung, CEO of Summit Global joins the Breakfast Show to find out why automation is no longer just a convenience, but a necessity for preventing disastrous financial mistakes and how her cutting-edge automation tools are designed to empower accountants, reduce costly errors, and streamline financial workflows.

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Mark Matthews, Managing Director & Head of Research Asia, Julius Baer shares his insights on the latest tariff headlines coming out of the US, impact on global growth, whether we are likely to see the China Plus One effect, as well as the current momentum behind gold at the moment.

Presented by: Ryan Huang
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Ever bought something on impulse and later thought, “Wait… did I REALLY need that?” You’re not alone. Brands have mastered the art of sneaking into our brains and making us buy things—without us even realising it.

It’s called neuromarketing—a powerful blend of psychology and neuroscience that influences how we react to ads, pricing, and packaging. 

In this Breakfast Bites, we break down the marketing mind tricks that get us every time—and how you can spot them before they empty your wallet. 

 

Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar

Produced and edited by Audrey Siek

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They say that third time’s a charm. But unfortunately, that doesn’t seem like the case for Johnson & Johnson after it was announced that a US bankruptcy judge had rejected the pharmaceutical giant’s $10 billion proposal to end 60,000 lawsuits against its baby powder.

Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they explore the latest dismissal of J&J’s bankruptcy gambit and the approach they will be taking to address these claims.

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Daryl Ho, Senior Investment Strategist, DBS Bank’s Chief Investment Office discusses why Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) look particularly attractive in the current climate of frequent geopolitical or economic shocks occupying the headlines.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

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We've all been guilty of mispronouncing a global consumer brand at some point in our lives.

IKEA is one notable example. Porsche is another.

The question is, are we aware of it?

Emaad, Ryan and Audrey reveal the most commonly mispronounced brands (the two above, included) and the right way to say 'em!

 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar

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