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 22, 2026
22/04/26 - Morning Shot: NTU Makes AI Literacy Mandatory – Are Students Ready for an AI-First Future?From August, Nanyang Technological University will make AI literacy compulsory for all students — not just those in computing. Alongside this, the university is rolling out free access to advanced tools from Google, including Gemini Enterprise, signalling a major shift in how higher education is preparing students for a workforce shaped by artificial intelligence.
In this episode of Morning Shot, the Breakfast Show speaks with Professor Christian Wolfrum, Deputy President and Provost, NTU, to unpack what this move means in practice. As AI becomes a baseline skill rather than a specialised one, what does it take to equip an entire generation to not just use these tools, but use them responsibly and effectively?
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APR 21, 2026
21/04/26 - US Markets Wrap: Navigating Global Conflict and AI SpendingJosé Torres, senior economist, Interactive Brokers breaks down a volatile Monday as Middle East tensions snap the Nasdaq’s historic winning streak. He dives into the record-breaking rotation toward small caps that is bucking the wider market trend, the high stakes of AI capital spending, and Apple’s bombshell leadership change announcement.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay
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APR 21, 2026
21/04/26 - Mind Your Business: What does it take to scale an events business to an IPOMajor sporting events may look seamless on the surface, but behind every successful event is a business built on execution, trust, and scale.
On Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invites Vincent Chai, Executive Director and CEO of Kin Global Limited to find out what it takes to build and grow an events business in Singapore, how companies operate behind the scenes, and why their role is becoming increasingly important as Singapore positions itself as a global events and tourism hub.
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APR 21, 2026
21/04/26 - Companies To Watch: AEVEX debuts as investors bet on defense technology growthAEVEX has recently gone public, raising $320 million as investors look to gain exposure to the rapidly growing defense technology sector. The company focuses on drones, autonomous systems, and intelligence platforms, areas seeing increased demand amid evolving global conflicts.
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they investigate AEVEX’s IPO, its business model, and if this defense play is more than just hype.
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APR 21, 2026
21/04/26 - Morning Shot: Why Singapore Is Growing Uneasy About the USSingapore has long been one of Washington’s closest and most pragmatic partners in the region. But new findings from the State of South-east Asia 2026 Survey suggest that sentiment may be shifting. From trade policy to geopolitical leadership, Singaporean stakeholders are expressing growing unease about the reliability and predictability of the United States even as its strategic importance remains unchanged.
Joanne Lin, Senior Fellow and Coordinator, ASEAN Studies Centre, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. Visiting Scholar at the MIT Center for International Studies, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what’s driving this shift in perception.
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APR 21, 2026
21/04/26 - Breakfast Bites: Is "filial piety money" to your parents still a thing?Do you still give your parents a monthly allowance, or has “filial piety” evolved into something else? We unpack why nearly 70% of Singaporeans still give, but why younger generations are shifting toward lifestyle support, and what it really means to show care in today’s economy.
Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Music & Picture credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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APR 20, 2026
20/04/26 - Bigger Pic: S&P 7,000 vs. The Hormuz U-TurnJust as global markets breached the historic 7,000 mark on a wave of ceasefire euphoria, the "geopolitical risk premium" has come roaring back. With Iran reversing its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the fragile optimism of the past week is facing a stark reality check. Vasu Menon, Managing Director of Investment Strategy at OCBC, examines this collision of record-high valuations and escalating energy threats. He dives into the latest earnings season takeaways to see if corporate margins can survive another oil shock, analyze the second-order effects of "sticky" inflation on central bank policy, and look ahead to a critical week of US retail sales data. Is the "soft landing" narrative still intact, or is the market's latest peak a house of cards?
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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APR 20, 2026
20/04/26 - Mind Your Business: How Jing Chan built sensibilities as a young founderStarting a fashion brand sounds glamorous, until you realise how much of it has nothing to do with design.
Join The Breakfast Show as they speak with Jing Chan, founder of Sensibilities, about the misconceptions people have about starting a fashion label, and the lessons she’s learned building a business in a high-cost, highly competitive market like Singapore.
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APR 20, 2026
20/04/26 - Companies To Watch: PepsiCo starts 2026 strong as snack volumes recoverPepsiCo has reported a strong start to 2026, beating expectations on revenue and earnings while maintaining its full-year guidance. Price cuts on key snack brands, stronger beverage trends, and a broader brand refresh helped improve volumes, especially in North America.
In this episode of Companies to Watch, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down PepsiCo’s latest earnings, the turnaround efforts shaping the business, and the risks still facing the company.
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APR 20, 2026
20/04/26 - Morning Shot: Why the Middle East Conflict Is Forcing a Rethink about Singapore’s Energy Security and Green PushThe recent conflict in the Middle East has triggered fresh volatility in global energy markets, but beyond the immediate price shocks, it’s also exposing just how dependent modern economies remain on fragile, imported energy systems. For Singapore, where most of our electricity is generated from imported natural gas, the question isn’t just about costs, but about vulnerability.
In this episode of Morning Shot, the Breakfast Show speaks with Jeffery Tan, Group General Counsel and Chief Sustainability Officer at Jardine Cycle & Carriage, to unpack why going green is not just a climate issue but a resilience strategy, how energy shocks are reshaping the way we think about efficiency and risk, and what this means for Singapore’s economic security going forward.
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