Let's Talk, Singapore
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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore — and your place in it. Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what’s happening — and what’s worth your attention. And it’s not just talk — it’s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let’s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.
AUG 5, 2025
05/08/25 - US Markets Wrap: Staying long still a play for investors despite tariff uncertaintyJosé Torres, Senior Economist, Interactive Brokers, explains why stocks rebounded on Monday following Friday's steep losses; what recent weak economic data means for interest rates moving forward; the rational behind OPEC+'s decision to boost oil output; and how investors should position themselves in August - an historically weak month for markets.
Produced / Presented: Emaad Akhtar
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AUG 5, 2025
05/08/25 - Mind Your Business: Breaking the menopause silenceMidlife isn’t a pause, it’s a pivot. And for many women, it begins with changes they were never truly prepared for. Hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, and little attention from the healthcare system
But that’s starting to change, as more women refuse to suffer in silence and demand support for this vital life stage.
The Breakfast Show welcomes Grace Oh, Founder of Sol, to explore how she’s helping women across Asia reframe menopause as a season of renewal, not decline.
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AUG 5, 2025
05/08/25 - Morning Shot: Singapore Forms 5 New Committees to Shape its Economic FutureOn August 4, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced a major new review of Singapore’s long-term economic strategy. Five new committees have been formed to tackle challenges ranging from global competitiveness and tech innovation, to entrepreneurship, workforce resilience, and economic restructuring. What does this move signal about the pain points facing Singapore’s economy today? And how might this strategy reshape opportunities for businesses and workers over the next decade?
Song Seng Wun, Economic Advisor at CGS International joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what’s driving this strategic reset and what pain points Singapore must confront to remain resilient in an increasingly volatile global landscape
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AUG 5, 2025
05/08/25 - Breakfast Bites: Struggling to hit your daily step goal? Don't fret - 7,000 is the new 10,000!Hands up if you obsessively track your steps everyday, like me. Most of us have a famous goal - 10,000 steps a day.
This would take non-stop walking for at least an hour; and for the average person, it’s about 8 kilometres of walking. For a lot of us, it may seem out of reach. But if you’ve been falling short, here’s some good news: you might not need that many after all! A brand-new global study found that 7,000 steps a day is the new golden number.
Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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AUG 4, 2025
04/08/25 - Breakfast Bites: Giannis Antetokounmpo - can you pronounce this NBA star's name?It's time for another episode in the commonly mispronounced series - and today we turn our attention to the world of professional sport.
The reality is, some athletes just have difficult names to get right the first time.
The Breakfast Show crew dive into some of them, from the world of Formula 1, basketball, soccer and tennis!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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AUG 4, 2025
04/08/25 - Bigger Pic: Impact of reciprocal tariffs on SingaporeGlobal markets were shaken up last Friday, after US President Donald Trump’s tariffs barrage against nearly all US trading partners. Dozens of economies, including Singapore, will face new tariff rates of between 10 and 41 per cent from August 7th. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Asia at Mizuho Bank discusses how Singapore will be able to weather the headwinds of slower growth and potentially higher import costs.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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AUG 4, 2025
04/08/25 - Mind Your Business: How Banyan Group became a global brand with heartWhat began as a bold idea on a disused tin mine in Phuket has grown into one of Asia’s most respected hospitality brands. Founded in 1994, Banyan Group redefined what luxury could look and feel like - sustainable, rooted in local culture, and deeply restorative.
As Singapore celebrates 60 years of nationhood, The Breakfast Show is turning the spotlight on homegrown businesses that have made their mark on the world while staying true to their values.
Join them as they invite Ho Kwon Ping, Founder & Executive Chairman, Banyan Group to explore the origins of his entrepreneurial journey, the philosophy that shaped his global empire, and what it takes to grow a business without losing its soul.
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AUG 1, 2025
01/08/25 - Bigger Pic: OCBC Q2 profit drops 7% as rates fall, to pay lower interim dividendSarah Jane Mahmud, senior analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence discusses how much OCBC's results were weighed down by falling net interest margins, and how much tariffs will affect the outlook for loans growth. She also shares why OCBC's overseas exposure is worth watching.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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AUG 1, 2025
01/08/25 - US Markets Wrap: Markets unfazed by latest FOMC meetingDaniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management unpacks the main takeaways from the July FOMC meeting which saw no rate cuts as widely expected. He also looks at how much tariffs are driving the rate policy path and market sentiment.
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AUG 1, 2025
01/08/25 - Mind Your Business: Singapore’s recruiting game has changed as companies look beyond the résuméSingapore’s job market isn’t frozen — it’s evolving. As hiring slows down, companies are shifting from reactive recruitment to strategic talent acquisition.
Whether you're hiring or job-hunting, it’s important to know how businesses are rethinking fit, why leadership roles are harder to fill, and what innovation really looks like in today’s hiring landscape.
Joshua Woo, Founder of Recruit Fast, tells us more about why precision hiring is now the next big thing.
Produced and presented by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
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