Glenn van Zutphen on Saturday Mornings with Neil Humphreys

In this week’s International News Review, Steve Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors, joins “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glennvan Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys. They celebrate Steve's being awarded the US-Singapore Business Builder Award from AmCham. Steve shares how he’s helped deepen business ties through public speaking, policy engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration. We also dive into the week’s top geopolitical stories: President Trump and President Xi’s long-awaited TikTok deal, Trump’s decision to withhold US$400 million in military aid to Taiwan, and rising concerns over censorship in American media. Plus, Singapore tops Gallup’s global safety rankings for the 12th tiime.  

🌏This week on the Singapore Sit-Down Conversation “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glennvan Zutphen welcomes Joshua Lau, Assistant Curator at ArtScience Museum, to explore Another World Is Possible—an exhibition premiering as part of Singapore Design Week 2025. Co-curated with filmmaker-architect Liam Young, the show invites visitors into immersive worlds shaped by cinema, architecture, and speculative fiction, offering bold alternatives to our present reality. With over 100 works by nearly 40 contributors—including 16 Singapore-based creatives—this exhibition blends global imagination with local insight. Joshua shares how worldbuilding can inspire real change, and why a distinctly Asian lens is vital to the conversation.

In this Saturday Sit-Down Conversation with “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glennvan Zutphen - we spotlight Pangdemonium Theatre Company’s season finale: the Tony Award-winning Kimberly Akimbo. Artistic Director Tracie Pang joins us alongside legendary actress Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo—celebrated as the First Lady of Philippine Musical Theatre—to share what makes this production a milestone for Singapore’s theatre scene. From the emotional depth of the story to the technical feat of staging Singapore’s first onstage ice-skating rink, Kimberly Akimbo is a bold close to Pangdemonium’s 2025 season. Menchu’s return to Singapore brings decades of experience and star power to the stage, adding a cross-cultural layer to this proudly local production. Details: https://pangdemonium.com/whats-on-details/kimberly-akimbo  

💰As Singapore marks 60 years of independence, Prudential Singapore’s "SG60 Financial Future Poll" reveals surprising generational shifts in retirement confidence and planning. “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glennvan Zutphen welcomes Lim Yuting, Head of Distribution at Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore, to discuss the findings and what they mean for Singapore’s financial future. While half of Gen Zs believe they’ll retire well, 72% haven’t started planning—preferring to focus on income growth and flexible lifestyles like remote work and “micro-retirements.” Meanwhile, Baby Boomers reflect on missed opportunities, wishing they’d begun financial planning 12 years earlier. We explore key concerns across age groups—from rising living costs to healthcare—and the evolving mix of retirement income sources, including CPF, savings, ETFs, and ILPs. 

  In this Singapore Home Brew episode, Ivan Chin, CEO of Extraordinary People, and Camp X mentor Sebastian Anthony share the story behind Camp Extraordinary (Camp X) with “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glennvan Zutphen. The three-day volunteer-run camp for youths aged 16 to 20 with physical, sensory, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Held from 14 to 16 November 2025, Camp X offers a safe space for self-discovery, confidence building, and meaningful connections through recreational, educational, and vocational activities.They talk about how the camp was conceived and why it’s led by persons with disabilities, ensuring authentic understanding and representation. This year’s organizing committee includes para-athletes and professionals from diverse industries, reflecting a powerful spirit of inclusion. More info: https://www.extraordinarypeople.sg/camp-x/  

In this week’s International News Review, Steve Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors, joins “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glennvan Zutphen to unpack the geopolitical landscape. From Gen Z-led uprisings in Nepal and Indonesia to the rise of US political violence, we explore how free speech is colliding with state power around the world. Meanwhile, Israel’s unprecedented airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and Russia’s drone incursion into NATO-member Poland have raised serious questions—especially about President Trump’s muted response.  

In this Saturday Sit-Down Conversation, Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak with Mark Greaves, Chairman of ComfortDelGro, about the company’s global expansion across 13 countries—especially its growing footprint in the UK. If you’ve ever hopped on a London bus, there’s a 1 in 5 chance it was operated by ComfortDelGro; overseas revenue now makes up over 50% of the Group’s total. Mark shares insights into Metroline’s expansion into Manchester, the rationale behind CDG’s overseas focus, and how the company is pushing green transport goals beyond electrification. We also explore what’s next for Singapore’s public transport landscape.

This week on the Singapore Home Brew segment, “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glennvan Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys welcome historian Jeya Ayadurai from Singapore History Consultants to reflect on the Japanese surrender of Singapore on 12 September 1945—and why its legacy still matters in 2025. Ahead of the upcoming commemoration at Kranji War Memorial, we revisit the ceremony that ended the Japanese Occupation and marked a turning point in Southeast Asia’s post-war awakening. Jeya unpacks how Singapore’s national identity evolved after independence in 1965—from economic priorities and military reform to how we commemorate conflict and teach history. He also explores the overlooked lessons of Konfrontasi, and how narratives of resilience and self-reliance have shaped our ceremonies and civic education.  

In the Wide World segment, “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glennvan Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak with Selina Ang, Associate Director at Forvis Mazars, who’s marking her 50th birthday with a bold commitment: climbing Island Peak in Nepal to raise funds for The Women’s Foundation Nepal (WFN). Selena’s journey began in 2019 during a family trip to a remote village still recovering from the 2015 earthquake. That experience—and a stranger’s unexpected act of generosity—planted the seed for her volunteer work. Now, she’s turning purpose into action, supporting WFN’s work to uplift women and children through education, safety, and empowerment. Her campaign is live on Give.Asia, and her firm is matching staff donations as part of its CSR initiative. Selena shares why Singaporeans should care, how small acts can spark big change, and what it means to give with intention. This is more than a climb—it’s a call to community. 

  This week on International News Review, Steve Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors, join “Saturday Mornings Show” withhost Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys in studio to unpack a whirlwind of global developments. From Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un pledging deeper ties after viewing the Chinese military parade with Putin, to President Trump’s controversial strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat killing 11 on board—questions swirl about summary executions without due process of US law. We also spotlight China’s latest export headache: counterfeit versions of its own hit toy, the Labubu, flooding the market. And closer to home, a Pulau Ubin boatman makes waves by demanding extra fare from stranded passengers—raising questions about transport regulation and tourist experience.