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.
MAY 13, 2025
13/05/25 - Bigger pic: Is the worst over for markets? Are investors set for a mega rally?In possibly one of, if not the best positive surprise of this year, trade negotiators from the world’s biggest economies announced a massive de-escalation in tariffs for 90 days. That’s enough to reinvigorate optimism in the markets with some market strategists revealing that future episodes of weakness should be used as buying opportunities.
Dan Koh invites Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank to find out if the worst is over for markets and how investors should be positioning their portfolios at this crucial moment in time.
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MAY 9, 2025
09/05/25 - Bigger Pic: OCBC keeps 2025 outlook despite uncertainties and drop in Q1 profitYeap Junrong, Market Strategist, IG assesses how OCBC's Q1 5% decline in earnings stacks up against the other local banks. This comes as OCBC chief executive Helen Wong flagged heightened uncertainties but said the bank continued to see deposit inflows and loan growth, while portfolio quality remained sound.
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MAY 9, 2025
09/05/25 - US Markets Wrap: US-UK trade deal impactLaila Pence, President & Co-Founder, Pence Wealth Management discusses how the new US-UK trade deal will impact markets and the economy. She also shares why she likes sectors such as defence, big tech and AI and weight loss drugs.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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MAY 9, 2025
09/05/25 - Breakfast Quiz: How good is your knowledge of Europe?In celebration of Europe Day (May 9th), the Breakfast Crew has prepared a quiz that tests your knowledge of this wonderful continent, with questions relating to language, politics, history and even flags!
Play along and try your luck!
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 9, 2025
09/05/25 - Companies To Watch: Toyota forecasts staggering profit declineFollowing a string of automotive companies warning substantial impacts to their bottom lines as a result of Trump’s tariffs, it looks like Toyota has joined the bandwagon. From a lukewarm finish to their recent fiscal year to a disappointing forecast, what does this year mean for the iconic carmaker?
Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack the full details on Trump’s tariffs impact on Toyota, and how the company is set to position itself amid this period of volatility.
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MAY 8, 2025
08/05/25 - Bigger Pic: US Fed interest rate trajectory and DBS earnings reviewCiting rising risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation and the wave of uncertainty unleashed by US President Donald Trump’s trade policy, the US Federal Reserve announced that they will be keeping interest rates unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5%. How should investors be reading this move and what does it suggest about the trajectory of the policy rate path for the rest of this year?
Closer to home, DBS just released its latest set of earnings reports, revealing a fall in net profit for its first quarter. What were the main growth drivers and weaknesses from Q1? Find out with Dan Koh as he speaks to Isaac Lim, Chief Market Strategist at Moomoo Singapore as they break down these stories and more.
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MAY 8, 2025
08/05/25 - Mind Your Business: Embed intelligence deep into your business core with ClayboxAIAI isn’t just a tech tool — it’s a new language of strategy, culture, and innovation. But are business leaders ready to speak it? Parry Singh, Founder & Chief AI Whisperer, ClayboxAI joins the Breakfast Show to discuss his mission to help executives not only understand AI, but embed it deeply into the fabric of their organizations.
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MAY 8, 2025
08/05/25 - Companies To Watch: CEO Lisa Su is bullish on AMD. Should you be?In the face of chip giants like Nvidia and Intel, AMD does not waver. In fact, it stands out as a viable alternative, offering powerful and cost-effective solutions that pushes the boundaries of performance and efficiency. And their technological prowess shows in the latest earnings report card.
Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they dissect the key factors driving strong growth in the semiconductor player and find out how they are navigating in the increasingly complex and competitive space
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MAY 7, 2025
07/05/25 - Breakfast Bites: What does your morning routine look like?What do you do when you wake up? While there is no hard and fast rule about the healthiest way to start one's morning, sleep and circadian rhythm experts do agree on a few ways that can't hurt.
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey reveal more!
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced and Edited by: Emaad Akhtar
Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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MAY 7, 2025
07/05/25 - Bigger Pic: How will intra-ASEAN dynamics change amidst global trade tensions?Aris Dacanay, HSBC Asean Economist discusses how with all the talk around US tariffs, which economy in ASEAN faces the largest headwinds and how they can respond.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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