Glenn van Zutphen on Saturday Mornings with Neil Humphreys

During our International News Review, “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, CEO APAC Advisors: Ukraine's Painful Choices: A sobering update from the frontlines with controversial talks around the possibility that Ukraine may have to cede territory to Russia to end the war. Malaysia Opens the Door: Putrajaya seems ready to talk with Washington about reducing trade tensions. California Powers Ahead: In a stunning economic leap, California overtakes Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world. Judicial Drama in Wisconsin: The arrest of a Milwaukee County judge by the FBI has rocked the US judicial system. But did she deserve it? And Scientific Space Collaboration: Amid global tensions, a rare moment of sharing as China says it will share lunar samples from its Chang’e-5 mission with scientists from six countries, including the US.

The "Singapore Home Brew Segment" on the “Saturday Mornings Show” with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talks Hafiz Imran, Manager, Programmes, Malay Heritage Centre about Teroka Raya Festival 2025. This Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the Malay Heritage Centre (MHC) is showcasing the warmth and cultural richness of the Malay world through its Discover our Living Heritage with programmes that unpack the stories behind cherished customs, traditional crafts, and tasty food of the Malay world. https://www.malayheritage.gov.sg/en/whats-on/programmes/2025_04-teroka-raya-festival/details

 The Wide World Segment on the “Saturday Mornings Show” with hostGlenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys looks at the world of hospitality is evolving rapidly in a VUCA environment (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) facing geopolitical and economic shifts like never before. But how are the hospitality leaders of tomorrow trained to navigate these changes while giving top-level service in the ever-changing hospitality sector? We speak to Dr. Luciano Lopez, Managing Director of EHL Campus Singapore and Associate Dean of EHL Hospitality Business School. EHL is renowned for shaping hospitality professionals globally, and its Singapore campus brings a unique dimension to the EHL Swiss experience.”  EHL Hospitality Business School, also known as Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne. It's a globally recognized institution specializing in hospitality management education. EHL has campuses in Switzerland (Lausanne and Passugg) and Singapore. 

The Saturday Morning Show's "Sit-Down Conversation" with hostGlenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys looks at a remarkable story of resilience and education in Sri Lanka. The Dr. Sam Education Centre works with some 200 students transforming their lives in former war-affected communities in the Northeast of the country. They offer free school lessons, mentorship, coaching, and nutritious meals to children from low-income households and are a beacon of hope in the community. Sri Jegarajah, Senior Correspondent at CNBC and his mother Indrany Jegarajah, Founder and Head of the Dr. Sam Education Centre tell us their story. 

During our International News Review, “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, CEO APAC Advisors about China's pledge to keep Hollywood movies out of the country in a move that could cost billions of dollars to US studios in coming years. With the slowdown in shipping container traffic to US ports (like Los Angeles, Long Beach, New York and New Jersey) the economic to port staff and the multimodal US transport system are at risk. Kiev and Washington agree to a preliminary minerals deal, but the security details are not clear. 

What are the emerging trends shaping "blended travel" and what do today's business travelers truly prioritize? Mark Winterton, Director of Operations, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, and The Maldives at IHG Hotels & Resorts talks about their new research on the Wide World segment on the “Saturday Mornings Show” with hostGlenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys. In conjunction with YouGov, it also shows local preferences: for 41% of people in Singapore, being able to work remotely and combining it with a leisure trip is a priority when choosing an employer... more important than receiving higher than average annual leave days or working a four-day week.

The fastest female distance runner in Singapore, National Athlete Vanessa Lee, and Sanjay Roy, Managing Director of PUMA, Southeast Asia and Oceania come on the Home Brew segment on Saturday Mornings with hostGlenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys - to discuss the popularity of performance-based running clubs around the city-state, including the PUMA NITRO Run Club. Are these clubs the new Tinder for athletes?

Dipa Swaminathan Founder of the charity “It’s Raining Raincoats” (IRR) helping Singapore’s Migrant Workers - is organizing a Migrant Workers Appreciation event on 20 April to recognise and reward the migrant worker heroes who saved 21 lives during the 8 April River Valley shop house fire. Anyone who wishes to show their thanks to these heroes — through a card, a red packet, a small gift, or simply by being there — is warmly welcome. Dipa talks with Saturday Mornings Sit-Down host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys about the 10-year anniversary of IRR and the many, varied tasks they perform for free like giving free rides to the workers when they are leaving Jurong and going to Changi Airport across the island. Migrant Workers Appreciation Event on Sunday, 20 April,  2PM - 4PM at inspIRRe @ 217 Henderson Road #03-07, S159555 RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/MWHeroesRSVP

Eric Olander, Editor in Chief of the China-Global South Project joins the International News Review with “Saturday Mornings Show”hostGlenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys to discuss China's response to the US Tariffs, President Xi Jinping's Southeast Asian tour next week and his rising use of soft power, how Vietnam's government is caught in a tight spot caught between Beijing and Washington, and the Philippines arms race to protect its territory.

Actors Hossan Leong and Rino Junior John join “Saturday Mornings Show”  hostGlenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys to talk about their upcoming show “A French Kiss in Singapore.” It's an unforgettable musical experience to reimagine the artistry of four of France’s most beloved contemporary songwriters and performers: Charles Aznavour, Serge Gainsbourg, Jacques Brel, and Charles Trenet. Their classics will transport you on a journey through love’s many twists and turns with a blend of laughter, tears, daring sensuality, and thought-provoking moments. This show is designed to entertain, inspire, and leave audiences humming these iconic tunes long after the curtain falls.