Glenn van Zutphen on Saturday Mornings with Neil Humphreys

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.

Kuah Bee Yann, Acting Senior Director, Universal Studios Singapore and Adventure Cove Waterpark Operations at Resorts World Sentosa talks to “Saturday Mornings Show” with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys about Universal Studios Singapore and Adventure Cove Waterpark updates that are underway. She discusses the RWS long-term strategic plans for the tourism sector and how RWS plans to remain competitive in the tourism industry. 

How "Set-Jetting" and the "White Lotus Effect" could be impacting your travel plans.  Oliver Corrin, Creative Director, Strategy & Branding, EDG Design - a strategy, brand, and interior design studio - joins the "Wide World" segment on the “Saturday Mornings Show” with hostGlenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys to talk about the power of cinematic storytelling to shape tourism, luxury branding, and consumer behavior and experiences. GenX and GenZ are on the road to see the latest on-screen destinations and experiences while pushing the "Set Jetting" and "White Lotus Effects." Traveling to movie and TV locations is nothing new, but these tourists are doing it with a vengeance that's driving everything from hotel room booking and room rates to restaurant reservations.

On the “Saturday Mornings Show” Sit-Down Conversation - hostGlenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk with Phil Wilkinson, Head of PR and Communications at World Rugby about the HSBC SVNS Singapore 2025 underway at Singapore's National Stadium on 5 and 6 April 2025.  They discussed the world-class rugby sevens and the festival of sport, music, and entertainment. Enjoy a weekend of non-stop action from the top 12 men’s and women’s teams, including Olympic gold medallists France Men and New Zealand Women. Off the pitch, it’s all about the feel-good festival atmosphere, with live entertainment to keep the party going all weekend long.