Glenn van Zutphen on Saturday Mornings with Neil Humphreys
About
Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys with their interesting mix of guests from 9 am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary by international journalists and tips on interesting places and exhibitions to catch in Singapore.
APR 11, 2026
11/04/26 - Saturday Mornings: 60 Years of Singapore. Netherlands Friendship: Ambassador Anneke Adema on Diplomacy, Partnership & a Shared WorldviewOn MoneyFM 89.3 Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen welcomes H.E. Anneke Adema, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Singapore and Brunei. She's a seasoned diplomat whose career has been defined by her commitment to international cooperation, inclusivity, and the rule of law. Ambassador Adema reflects on 60 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and the Netherlands, a milestone she recently celebrated by hosting a special lunch at her residence one where guests had to “work for their lunch,” a playful nod to the Dutch spirit of collaboration. She shares why the Netherlands considers Singapore one of its most important partners in Asia, and how both countries’ shared worldview open economies, innovation, sustainability, and multilateralism continues to anchor the relationship. We explore the deep ties between the two nations: from trade and maritime cooperation to green transition efforts, digital innovation, and people‑to‑people exchange. Ambassador Adema also discusses her priorities since arriving in 2022, the evolving role of diplomacy in a more uncertain world, and how the Netherlands is strengthening partnerships across Southeast Asia.
|
|
|
|
28:24
|
APR 11, 2026
11/04/26 - Saturday Mornings: Singapore Shines in Booking.com’s 2026 Traveller Review Awards - What’s Driving Asia’s Hospitality Boom?On MoneyFM 89.3 Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen welcomes Anthony Lu, Regional Director of South East Asia and Greater China, to unpack Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards 2026 and what they reveal about travel trends, guest expectations, and Asia’s rising influence. We explore the global state of hospitality through the lens of one of the world’s largest recognition programmes based on 370 million verified guest reviews. The 2026 awards highlight a strong year for Singapore:
229 local partners were recognised up from 2025 with an impressive average review score of 8.6 across more than 362,000 guest reviews.
Hotels once again dominated the list, underscoring Singapore’s reputation as a world‑class urban destination.
Iconic properties such as Park Royal Collection Marina Bay, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Carlton Hotel Singapore, and Paradox Singapore Merchant Court were among this year’s standout winners.
Anthony shares what’s driving Asia’s hospitality boom, how destinations can craft more welcoming and inclusive travel experiences, and what sets the region apart in service culture. We also discuss Booking.com’s list of the Most Welcoming Places on Earth, and how the platform supports partners in making travel easier and more accessible for everyone.
|
|
|
|
20:46
|
APR 11, 2026
11/04/26 - Saturday Mornings: As AI Rewrites Customer Insight, Qualtrics Says Singapore Businesses Must Move FasterOn MoneyFM 89.3 Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen welcomes Hui Ching Tan, Head of Research Insights APJ at Qualtrics, to unpack how AI‑simulated consumers are changing the way organisations understand their customers. We explore a huge shift happening inside one of the world’s biggest industries market research and why Singapore companies may be underestimating how fast AI is transforming it. Worth over US$150 billion, the research industry has long relied on surveys, focus groups and weeks‑long studies. But Qualtrics’ latest data shows a new reality:
78% of researchers already use Agentic AI
72% expect AI to take full responsibility for key research phases
70% believe AI agents will run more than half of all research end‑to‑end
These AI “digital twins” built from real consumer behaviour, preferences and purchase history can test messages, products and experiences in hours instead of months, without fatigue, bias or drop‑off. Hui Ching explains what this means for Singapore’s banks, healthcare providers and retailers, especially amid a talent crunch in research and analytics. She also shares why companies that adopt synthetic data and agentic AI now will gain an insight advantage that competitors will struggle to catch.
|
|
|
|
17:47
|
APR 11, 2026
11/04/26 - Saturday Mornings International News Review: Trump Slams Iran Over Hormuz, Melania Calls for Epstein Hearings, Xi Meets KMT Leader🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s International News Review, Steve Okun joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen. We begin with US President Donald Trump’s sharp criticism of Iran, accusing Tehran of doing a “very poor job” managing oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint critical to global energy supply. With tensions already high from the ongoing conflict, Trump’s remarks add fresh uncertainty to an already fragile situation. In Washington, First Lady Melania Trump made headlines of her own, publicly denying any links to Jeffrey Epstein and calling for congressional hearings for survivors, a rare and forceful intervention that has drawn widespread attention. Across the region, China’s President Xi Jinping held a rare meeting with KMT leader Cheng Li-wun, the first such visit in a decade. Both sides emphasized a desire for cross‑strait peace, even as geopolitical pressures continue to mount. And finally, a lighter moment from China: a viral video of robot boxers swinging enthusiastically but landing no punches, prompting questions about the state of AI‑driven sports entertainment.
|
|
|
|
21:23
|
APR 4, 2026
04/04/26 - Saturday Mornings: Sauna, Hot Bath, Cold Plunge, & Daily Recovery - Singapore’s New Social Wellness Movement - SoChill Bath Club🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys explore one of Singapore’s fastest‑growing wellness trends: daily recovery. Joining us are Rebecca Assice co‑owner of SoChill Bath Club, the new walk‑in wellness space redefining how Singaporeans reset, recharge and feel better. Open from 7am to 10pm with no bookings required, SoChill offers a full suite of recovery experiences: a traditional Finnish sauna, cold plunges, a 40°C magnesium hot bath, dunk showers, and a dedicated recovery station with compression boots and infrared therapy. Towels and swimwear are included, making it as frictionless as stepping into a gym. Rebecca shares why she’s now focused on creating a global wellness brand rooted in accessibility, community and evidence‑based recovery. From contrast therapy to magnesium absorption, she explains the science behind feeling better, sleeping deeper and reducing inflammation. We also discuss how SoChill adapts routines for women’s specific health needs, and why “social wellness” is becoming the new way people connect, unwind and build healthier habits.
|
|
|
|
24:42
|
APR 4, 2026
04/04/26 - Saturday Mornings: The Rise of ‘Better For You’ Drinks in Southeast AsiaOn MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys we dive into one of the fastest‑growing categories in consumer goods: "better‑for‑you beverages." Joining us in the studio is Julian Koh, Founder and Managing Director of Supergulp, a Southeast Asian sparkling prebiotic soda brand that’s riding the wave of functional drink innovation. Now, Southeast Asia is shaping its own version of the trend — one that blends prebiotics, kombucha, protein, creatine, and adaptogen‑led drinks into a broader wellness‑driven category. Julian shares why consumers are shifting away from traditional sugary sodas toward beverages that promise gut health, sustained energy, and cleaner labels. Supergulp, launched in Malaysia in 2024 and now available in Singapore and Indonesia, is part of this evolution. Each can packs 13.8g of prebiotic fibre with low sugar and calories.
|
|
|
|
18:29
|
APR 4, 2026
04/04/26 - Saturday Mornings: Singapore’s Olympic Fencing Trailblazer Amita Berthier on Making History, Winning Gold & What Drives Her🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreyswe sit down with one of Singapore’s brightest sporting stars — Amita Berthier, two‑time Olympian, SEA Games champion, and the first Singaporean fencer ever to qualify for the Olympics through a qualifying tournament. At just 25, Amita has already carved out a remarkable career: a Junior World Cup title, three SEA Games individual foil golds, a 2018 Asian Games bronze, and most recently, a 2025 Asian Fencing Championships team bronze alongside Maxine Wong, Cheung Kemei and Stephanie Lee. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame with four NCAA medals, she continues to raise the bar for Singapore fencing on the world stage. Amita shares what it takes to compete at the highest level, how she stays grounded through wins and setbacks, and what representing Singapore at two Olympic Games has meant to her. A candid, inspiring conversation with an athlete who continues to make history — and isn’t done yet.
|
|
|
|
17:58
|
MAR 29, 2026
29/03/26 - Saturday Mornings: Will the Singapore Fringe Festival 2027 Survive? Why the Arts Needs You NowOn MoneyFM 89.3’s joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys welcome Melissa Lim, General Manager and Executive Producer of The Necessary Stage and the Singapore Fringe Festival, to discuss the urgent fundraising campaign needed to keep the 2027 Fringe alive. Since 2005, the Fringe has been one of Singapore’s most important platforms for socially engaged art. It has commissioned over 1,000 local artists and groups, presenting international works, and creating safe spaces for conversations on mental health, inequality, climate change, migrant workers, and identity. But with the loss of its long‑time title donor in 2025, rising post‑COVID costs, and a cautious corporate philanthropy climate, the festival is now facing a funding cliff. Despite a successful community‑driven campaign that kept the 2026 edition afloat, the current crowdfunding effort has raised just over $9,000 of the $80,000 needed, with the deadline looming on 31 March. Melissa shares why the Fringe matters — its commitment to emerging creators, accessibility for disabled audiences, and its belief that art must remain affordable and inclusive. She also explains what’s at stake if the festival disappears, especially in a year when even major theatre companies are struggling to survive.
To support the campaign: https://bit.ly/standwiththefringe.
|
|
|
|
10:23
|
MAR 29, 2026
29/03/26 - Saturday Mornings: 2026 Women’s Hall of Fame - They Built, Healed & Led: Singapore Honours Five Trailblazing WomenOn MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys spotlight the women whose courage, leadership, and quiet persistence have shaped Singapore’s story. Joining us in the studio are Dr Shalini Arulanandam, one of this year’s inductees, and Koh Yan Ping, CEO of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO). SCWO is honouring five remarkable women in its 2026 Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame:
• Angelene Chan – Visionary architect reshaping Singapore’s skyline
• Maud Ethel Perera (Posthumous) – Pioneer of public health nursing
• Meira Chand – Acclaimed novelist and cultural voice
• Pauline Tan – Trailblazer in nursing leadership
• Dr Shalini Arulanandam – Leader in military and emergency medical response
Yan Ping shares how this year’s Gala — Illuminate: Shine Together. Rise Together. celebrated achievement and the collective support systems that make progress possible. The event also marked 15 years of Maintenance Support Central, which helps women rebuild stability after separation and financial hardship. Dr Shalini reflects on her journey through military medicine, crisis leadership, and the mentors and teams who shaped her path. She speaks to the importance of representation, resilience, and ensuring that all women have the support to rise. A powerful conversation about recognition, community, and the collective effort behind women’s progress.
|
|
|
|
21:06
|
MAR 29, 2026
29/03/26 - Saturday Mornings: Nearly Half of Gen Z in Singapore Feel Detached at Work - Kahoot! Reveals WhyOn MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys discuss one of Singapore’s most urgent workforce challenges: why so many Gen Z employees feel emotionally disconnected at work — and what companies can do about it. Joining us is Ahteram Uddin, Growth Director for Asia & MENA at Kahoot!, to discuss findings from the newly released "2026 Kahoot! Gen Z Report: Singapore Edition – Transition, Tension, and Talent Retention." According to the report, 51% of Gen Z employees say they feel engaged at work, but a striking 49% fall into the disengaged or “neutral middle” — a vulnerable group that is neither thriving nor fully checked out. This “neutral middle” includes 29% who feel neither engaged nor disengaged, and 20% who report being actively disengaged, revealing a fragile emotional connection to the workplace. The study highlights what Gen Z says they need: more structured onboarding (45%), clearer expectations (44%), and greater access to mentors or peer coaches (40%). They also want training that is more engaging (37%), more interactive (31%), and less passive and time‑consuming. Ahteram explains how gamified, interactive learning can bridge the gap between classroom-style structure and corporate reality — and why supporting Gen Z is now business‑critical for Singapore’s talent‑driven economy.
|
|
|
|
15:29
|
