Let's Talk, Singapore
About
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 1, 2025
01/07/25 - Companies To Watch: Stock Showdown - Dan’s Spotify vs Ryan’s MetaIn this special episode of Companies to Watch, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang kick off a month-long friendly stock face-off. With one pick each and reputations on the line, Dan throws his support behind Spotify, while Ryan backs Meta — and yes, they're quietly keeping score.
They break down why these two tech giants caught their eye, what trends they're watching, and what could swing the performance either way. Who will win? Who will regret everything? They'll revisit the results at the end of the month — but for now, it’s game on.
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JUL 1, 2025
01/07/25 - Morning Shot: The Role of International Bodies in a Tense WorldAs geopolitical tensions rise, this segment looks at how international bodies like the UN are responding to conflict and whether they remain effective platforms for diplomacy. This will explore what the Israel-Iran situation reveals about the limits of multilateral consensus, how small states like Singapore continue to see value in the UN Charter, and what recent debates suggest about the future of global cooperation.
Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs joins The Breakfast Show to share his insights.
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JUN 30, 2025
30/06/25 - Bigger Pic: Wall Street hits new high, breaking Feb recordPhan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord discusses what's different this time fundamentally and technically with the markets, with the S&P 500 now in a bull market and hitting a new high.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar
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JUN 30, 2025
30/06/25 - Breakfast Bites: Do you feel “MC Guilt” when you need to take a sick day?We've all probably experienced this before: waking up to a splitting headache, you are down with a bad cold, or you're just not feeling well. What do you do? Do you take the sick day you're entitled to, or do you find yourself feeling bad, and you end up soldiering on?
If you're in the latter group, you're definitely not alone. In fact, there’s a name for this weird feeling we get: MC guilt.
Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about whether they suffer from this "ailment", and how experts suggest we deal with it.
Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUN 30, 2025
30/06/25 - Companies To Watch: Can Xiaomi disrupt Tesla, Apple and Meta all at once?Once known for affordable smartphones, Xiaomi is now chasing Tesla, Apple, and Meta—all at once. With the YU7 SUV racking up over 200,000 pre-orders in minutes, smart glasses aiming for your face, and a flagship phone keeping you plugged into their ecosystem, this isn’t just a product launch—it’s a strategy shift.
Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they unpack how the tech giant is shifting gears—literally—from your pocket to the open road. From their sleek YU7 electric SUV, futuristic smart glasses, and their latest flagship phone. Find out what this bold expansion means for its stock and the future of smart living.
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JUN 27, 2025
27/06/25 - Breakfast Quiz: How well do you know your news headlines for June? Try your luck!This week's quiz hones in on some of the news headlines you may have missed from the month of June.
Play along and see how you fare!!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUN 27, 2025
27/06/25 - US Markets Wrap: USD under pressure as Trump eyes new Fed ChairBen Emons, Chief Investment Officer, FedWatch Advisors discusses how markets are pricing in the Fed's rate moves as the US dollar falls to a new 3 1/2 year low on the Euro, and amid reports of US President Trump mulling announcing a replacement for Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUN 27, 2025
27/06/25 - Bigger Pic: Investors reassess concentration risks, diversifying away from USLow Guan Yi, Head of Asia Fixed Income, M&G Investments discusses how evolving US policy dynamics and regulatory uncertainty have prompted investors to reassess concentration risks in their portfolios. She notes that should such exploration continue, Asian markets appear well-positioned to attract interest.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUN 27, 2025
27/06/25 - Companies To Watch: H&M’s financial fit checkFast fashion may move quickly, but the numbers don’t lie—and H&M’s latest earnings report just hit the runway. In a world where shoppers are pickier, trends are fleeting, and sustainability is no longer optional, even retail giants are feeling the pressure to reinvent.
So how’s H&M holding up? Are they strutting confidently into the future—or stitching together a last-season strategy?
Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they dig into the Swedish fashion giant’s financials to see what’s working, what’s wearing thin, and what it tells us about the state of the retail industry.
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09:44
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JUN 26, 2025
26/06/25 - Breakfast Bites: How do you pronounce "schedule" in British & American English??English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world - be it in a business, educational or social setting.
Throughout the course of history, a split between British and American English developed, leading to different pronunciations of the same words.
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explore some of these distinctions using everyday words!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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