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.
APR 29, 2026
29/04/26 - US Markets Wrap: Oil Shock Meets AI Reality CheckStocks pulled back from record highs as rising oil prices and the shock exit of the UAE from OPEC rattled sentiment. At the same time, concerns over slowing growth at OpenAI hit semiconductor stocks, raising fresh questions about the cost of sustaining the AI boom. Isaac Wakszol, CEO, Activest Wealth Management discusses with Big Tech earnings ahead, is this just a pause or the start of a deeper rethink?
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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APR 29, 2026
29/04/26 - Morning Shot: Why Cyberattacks Are Getting Smarter And What SMEs Are MissingCyberattacks have come a long way, from nuisance malware a decade ago to highly coordinated operations powered by artificial intelligence. Today, attackers can automate ransomware campaigns, scan for vulnerable systems at scale, and even mimic human behaviour to slip past security checks. For many businesses, especially SMEs, the risks are no longer theoretical but immediate and costly.
In this episode of Morning Shot, the Breakfast Show speaks with Sebastian Phua, Head of Business Strategy at Delta Underwriting, who brings an “offense-informed” perspective shaped by hands-on experience as a Certified Ethical Hacker.
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10:56
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APR 29, 2026
29/04/26 - Companies To Watch: Match Group bets on the future of dating with $100 million Sniffies investmentMatch Group has invested $100 million into Sniffies, signaling a shift in the online dating landscape. As traditional swipe-based apps face user fatigue, the company is exploring new formats and communities while leaning into artificial intelligence to reshape user experience.
Dan Koh, Ryan Huang and Audrey Siek find out what this move means for the future of dating and digital platforms.
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APR 29, 2026
29/04/26 - Breakfast Bites: You are what you eat - your diet affects your focus!From that mid-afternoon slump to struggling to focus at work, could your diet be to blame? We break down new research linking ultra-processed foods to lower attention spans, and explore how everyday choices may be impacting your energy, mood and performance more than you think!
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong and Dan Koh
Photo and music credit: Pixabay and their talented community of contributors
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APR 28, 2026
28/04/26 - Mind Your Business: The Modern CMO - Balancing Long-Term Brand with Immediate SalesBrand building takes time, but the board wants sales today. Stryv's Chief Marketing Officer Vanessa Tan shares her executive playbook for navigating the ultimate modern marketing dilemma. Drawing from her experience driving growth at tech giants like Xiaomi and Razer, Vanessa reveals how to balance long-term storytelling with immediate, hard-dollar ROI. She discusses how to kill "vanity metrics," the mechanics of building a challenger brand on a budget, and how artificial intelligence is completely rewriting the rules of the modern marketing department.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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APR 28, 2026
28/04/26 - US Markets Wrap: Record Highs, AI Cracks, and the Geopolitical GambleThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have scaled new summits, inching up to new record highs, but beneath the surface of this historic rally, a tug-of-war is emerging between robust corporate fundamentals and a thickening fog of global instability. Mark Giambrone, Head of US Equities and Portfolio Manager at Barrow Hanley Global Investors, to dissect the "Earnings Shield" protecting the markets from a fresh escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled Iran peace talks.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: Geralt via Pixabay
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APR 28, 2026
28/04/26 - Companies To Watch: Avis stock surges 600 percent before crashing 70 percentAvis Budget Group has experienced one of the most extreme stock moves in recent market history, with shares surging more than 600% before plunging nearly 70% in just days. The dramatic move was driven by a massive short squeeze, high short interest, and limited share supply rather than fundamental improvements in the business.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down what triggered the rally, why the stock reversed so quickly, and what investors should watch next.
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APR 28, 2026
28/04/26 - Bigger Pic: The opportunities (& risks) in overseas property investmentsMost Singaporeans invest in property close to home, but what if the real opportunities are overseas? We speak to Han Teo and Tracy Peh of Byte Sized Investments about how they built a multi-million dollar US real estate portfolio from Singapore, and unpack the risks, realities, and what it truly takes to make it work.
Presented and produced by Audrey Siek
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APR 28, 2026
28/04/26 - Breakfast Bites: Business with Besties - Great idea, or friendship risk?Would you start a business with your buddy if the offer came up today? We dig into the real pros and cons of mixing friendship with entrepreneurship… from shared vision to blurred boundaries, power struggles, and the very real risk of losing the friendship itself.
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Dan Koh
Photo and music credit: Pixabay and their talented community of contributors
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APR 28, 2026
28/04/26 - Breakfast Special: Rethinking the Performance Appraisal “Black Box”Performance appraisal season is here again and for many, it still feels like a process that’s hard to read and even harder to influence. From self-assessments to peer feedback and final ratings, the outcome can often feel like it’s decided behind closed doors, long before the formal review even takes place.
In this episode of Morning Shot, we speak with Roger Pua, former Asia Pacific Head of Communication and Brand at LinkedIn, to unpack how performance appraisals actually work in practice and what employees can do to navigate them more effectively.
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