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.
MAY 19, 2025
19/05/25 - Breakfast Bites: China fun facts - From Shanghai's marriage market to sticky rice at the Great Wall!Audrey is back from her holiday to China, and she takes us on a whirlwind tour of two of its most iconic cities: Beijing and Shanghai.
Part of the highlight reel: a bustling matchmaking marketplace in the heart of Shanghai, and an interesting ingredient used to bind bricks at the iconic Great Wall of China.
Presented by: Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar
Produced and Edited by: Audrey Siek
Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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MAY 19, 2025
19/05/25 - Companies To Watch: Why Tencent is on track to deliver a solid year of growthWith a guiding principle to use technology for good, it's no surprise that China’s Tencent has come to be one of the biggest technological companies in the world, connecting more than one billion individuals under one singular superapp. And that’s paying off.
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack the WeChat maker’s latest financial report card, and find out why it’s fuelling strong confidence among investors, especially in a year swamped with news of uncertainty.
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MAY 16, 2025
16/05/25 - Bigger Pic: Why high yield bonds are good surrogate for equitiesWill Smith, Director of US High Yield Credit, AllianceBernstein shares why high-yield bonds are a good alternative to stocks and what markets are pricing in as investors brace for the impact of tariffs triggering a wider economic slowdown.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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MAY 16, 2025
16/05/25 - US Markets Wraps: Pockets still struggling amid market reprieveSonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist, Carson Group discusses how there are still pockets of the market that are still struggling in the space of transport, small caps, and homebuilders - despite recent headlines of easing trade tensions providing relief to markets.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: Pixabay
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MAY 16, 2025
16/05/25 - Breakfast Quiz: Attention travellers - how well do you know your airports?Are you a traveller? How well do you know your airports?
Join Emaad and Ryan on this edition of the Breakfast Quiz and see how you fare!
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang
Produced and Edited by: Emaad Akhtar
Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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MAY 16, 2025
16/05/25 - Mind Your Business: What Schools and Parents can’t teach—but the market mightCollege. Career. Status. Many young people may feel forced into a life script they never wrote. But what if success isn’t about checking the boxes—but creating your own?
Matthew Zachary Liu, Founder, Maverick Movement joins the Breakfast Show to discuss Maverick Blueprint—a method that equips young people to define success on their own terms, find their voice, and stop living life on autopilot.
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MAY 16, 2025
16/05/25 - Companies To Watch: SingPost’s earnings report card reviewHaving operated since 1858, SingPost has grown to become a leading postal and eCommerce logistics provider in Asia Pacific. But how did they fare in the recent financial report?
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they dissect the numbers behind SingPost’s latest earnings report card and what the future holds for them amid the ongoing trade tensions, with US tariffs and retaliatory measures by key trading partners.
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MAY 15, 2025
15/05/25 - US Markets Wrap: Investing amid "socially acceptable volatility"Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers discusses how investors should manage what he describes as Socially Acceptable Volatility in the markets. He also explains why they should pay closer attention at instruments like options as a way to both protect themselves and find opportunities in the current environment.
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MAY 15, 2025
15/05/25 - Bigger Pic: Competitive advantages that shield companies during trade warsAdam Wong, Editor in Chief, Fifthperson discusses how some companies are better positioned to weather the business uncertainty and volatile tariff environment, and may even outperform their counterparts during times of trade disputes. He shares what these traits are and where to find them.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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MAY 15, 2025
15/05/25 - Breakfast Bites: Is your job preparing you to become a leader?Are you happy with your job? Would you like to take on more responsibilities? Perhaps even target a leadership position?
These are all good questions to ask yourself from time to time.
Emaad and Ryan talk about what employees can do - according to the experts - to show more initiative towards building leadership capabilities.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang
Produced and Edited by: Emaad Akhtar
Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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