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.
JUL 9, 2025
09/07/25 - Mind Your Business: Why the next tech giants will emerge here in SEAWith one of the youngest and fastest-growing digital economies on the planet, SEA has become fertile ground for breakthroughs in AI, Web3, and Deep Tech. But how are these innovations being supported? Who’s behind the scenes, nurturing founders and helping them scale?
The Breakfast Show invites Alyssa Chen, Principal Accelerator, AppWorks, to find out what’s fueling Southeast Asia’s rise, what investors are really looking for, and why the region’s next-gen AI, Web3, and Deep Tech startups might just lead the global charge.
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JUL 9, 2025
09/07/25 - Bigger Pic: Over 70% of investors plan to keep or raise SG equity exposureIsaac Lim, Chief Market Strategist, Moomoo Singapore discusses how the second quarter of 2025 was dominated by the “3 Ts” – Trump, Tariffs, and Trade Wars. He looks at how the third quarter could see the TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) trade take off again. The discussion also zooms in on the safe haven flows supporting the Straits Times Index to new highs.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUL 9, 2025
09/07/25 - US Markets Wrap: US sabre-rattling with tariffs to weaken the dollarJohn Lekas, President and CEO of Leader Capital shares why the U.S. administration may be pursuing a deliberate weak-dollar policy, partly to gain an upper hand in trade with countries like China by making U.S. exports cheaper and putting pressure on foreign economies. He believes that the U.S. administration is using tariff threats mainly as sabre-rattling - as a strategy to weaken the dollar rather than a serious trade policy.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUL 9, 2025
09/07/25 - Breakfast Bites: To spank, or not to spank your kids? That is the ultimate parenting question.It’s one of the oldest debates in parenting: If you’re a parent, or if you’ve just thought about having kids - would you ever spank your child?
This "argument" is far from settled, especially here in Asia where traditional discipline methods still hold strong.
But more parents today are asking: does physical punishment really work, or does it do more harm than good in the long run?
Audrey and Ryan talk about whether or not they spank their kids, whether they were punished as children, and what the studies show.
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced & edited by Audrey Siek
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUL 8, 2025
08/07/25 - Breakfast Bites: Are probiotics really a 'must have' for good gut health?We've all heard various theories about foods or supplements we should take or avoid to promote better gut health. And diets we should follow. And to be wary of certain patterns. But how much of this is really true?
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss some gut health "myths" that experts have sought to clarify.
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Dan Koh
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUL 8, 2025
08/07/25 - Bigger Pic: Have Middle East air hubs lost their mojo?Middle Eastern air hubs are an essential cog in the wheel of the global aviation industry. But in mid-June, these hubs were caught in the crosshairs of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Scores of flights were diverted away from the likes of Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, home to the three most profitable carriers in the world, resulting in operational chaos. Shukor Yusof, Founder & Analyst, Endau Analytics, discusses whether the recent geopolitical turmoil may have any long-term implications for the viability of these Gulf aviation hubs, and what it would take for them to regain their shine.
Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar
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JUL 8, 2025
08/07/25 - US Markets Wrap: US stocks knocked lower by tariff worriesFrank Cappelleri, Founder and President, CappThesis unpacks how Wall Street’s major indices closed lower, on the latest developments from US President Donald Trump announcing hefty tariffs against Japan, South Korea and other trading partners. He also looks at how much weight we should be putting on the recent formation of a Golden Cross for the S&P500.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUL 8, 2025
08/07/25 - Mind Your Business: How Canon is reinventing imaging in AsiaIn a region powered by digital transformation and economic growth, Canon is evolving beyond photography — into industrial, medical, and business innovation. With Southeast and South Asia undergoing rapid change, how does a legacy imaging giant stay ahead?
Toshiyuki Ishii, President and CEO of Canon Singapore joins the Breakfast Show to discuss Canon’s role in shaping the future of imaging across 23 diverse markets — and how it’s responding to the rise of smartphone photography.
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JUL 8, 2025
08/07/25 - Morning Shot: “Second China Shock” - Can Southeast Asia Compete or Will It Be Outpaced?As China’s manufacturing engine powers ahead, this segment looks at how Southeast Asia is grappling with a fresh wave of competition or what some have called the “Second China Shock.” We explore how cheap, tech-driven Chinese exports are reshaping industries from textiles to autos, why ASEAN’s own export markets are feeling the strain, and what options the region has to protect local jobs without jeopardising ties with Beijing.
Ravi Velloor, Associate Editor and Senior Columnist with The Straits Times joins the Breakfast Show to share his perspectives.
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JUL 7, 2025
07/07/25 - Bigger Pic: US trading partners look to strike deals ahead of July 9 tariff deadlinePan Jingyi, Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence discusses the latest Singapore and global PMI numbers and what this means for business confidence; last week's better-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data; and US President Donald Trump's looming tariff deadline on July 9.
Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar
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