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.
FEB 25, 2025
25/02/25 - Breakfast Bites: Why do Gen Z have a fear of making and receiving phone calls?If you have a fear or anxiety around making and receiving telephone calls, you are very likely suffering from 'telephobia.'
It's a problem that is affecting many Gen Z, who have grown accustomed to texting or voice notes instead, and typically associate phone calls with bad news.
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey talk about what experts suggest today's youth can do to build confidence ahead of a call.
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar
Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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FEB 25, 2025
25/02/25 - Companies To Watch: SGX - HOT or NOT?In an attempt to revive Singapore’s stock market, a review group led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore introduced new initiatives from the likes of a S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme, and a revision to the Global Investor Programme. But will that be enough to cultivate more quality initial public offerings that pique investors’ interest?
Join in this conversation with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they breakdown what you need to know about the latest initiative by the MAS and if it has what it takes to strengthen the stock market.
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FEB 25, 2025
25/02/25 - Morning Shot: What role can nuclear power play in Singapore's diversified clean energy mix & what needs to be further studied?Studies on the potential deployment of nuclear power in Singapore are underway, as authorities look to better understand the technology.
The move follows national assessments that emerging nuclear technologies could be suitable for the island state even if conventional ones are not.
What kind of role could nuclear energy play in Singapore’s energy mix, what are the safety considerations to account for before any deployment?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Professor Claude Guet, Visiting Professor at NTU’s School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences shares his insights.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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FEB 24, 2025
24/02/25 - Bigger Picture: Nvidia earnings forecast, US PCE data, Alibaba, China’s PMI and Gold pricesUS companies are putting up one of their best earnings seasons in three years, but the remaining companies continue this trajectory? And what’s the biggest earnings event of the week that you need to be aware of? Find out with Dan Koh as he is joined by Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore to tell you all about it.
They also analyse the expectations for the US’ Personal Consumption Expenditures data, Alibaba’s latest financial report card, the health of China’s economy, and what to expect in the week ahead for the gold market.
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FEB 24, 2025
24/02/25 - Mind Your Business: Hatch Academy introduces Singapore’s first outcome-based payment optionImagine a world where you pay for school fees only after you’ve secured a job. Well that’s a thing of the past as the Hatch Academy has recently launched the Digital Marketing Career Accelerator which offers participants an outcome-based payment option, where participants only have to pay for the fees after securing a job or seeing an increase in their income.
Victor Zhu, Founder and CEO, Hatch joins The Breakfast Show to share how he’s breaking the ‘paper qualification-less’ stigma and empowering youths from underserved backgrounds, mid-career switchers, or persons with disabilities find the right opportunities to excel in the digital workplace
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FEB 24, 2025
24/02/25 - Companies To Watch: Alibaba - HOT or NOT?Some of us know it for its highly discounted items on Taobao, others recognize it as the owner of the world's largest mobile payment platform, Alipay. Be it e-commerce or the internet, it’s no doubt that Alibaba has dominated and revolutionised the tech space as we know it today.
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang on this tour of Alibaba’s latest earnings report, as they find out if the Chinese firm is living up to its name as the world's leading wholesale online marketplace, and if it pays to continue shopping with and on them.
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FEB 24, 2025
24/02/25 - Breakfast Bites: Raise your glass! How much would you pay for a good cocktail?Here’s something to lift your spirits this Monday - we’re raising a glass to the masters behind the bar on World Bartender Day.
Whether you enjoy a sweet Singapore Sling, a stiff Martini, or just sparkling water, there’s something for everyone as we go through some fun facts about our traditions and some of the most iconic cocktails… including the world’s priciest cocktail which will set you back $22,000!
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced and edited by Audrey Siek
Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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FEB 24, 2025
24/02/25 - Morning Shot: Why is there drug exposure in Singapore despite tough laws?While Singapore’s drug situation generally remains under control, 126 new drug abusers below 20-years-old were arrested in 2024, a 30 per cent increase from 97 the previous year. For two years now, more than half of the new abusers arrested were below 30 years old.
Methamphetamine continued to be the most commonly abused drug last year, followed by heroin and cannabis. However, more than half of the new cannabis abusers arrested were below 30 years old, suggesting a growing trend of permissiveness towards cannabis among youths in Singapore.
On this episode of Morning Shot, S B Viknesan, Council Member, National Council Against Drug Abuse shares his insights.
Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Desmond Wee / ST
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FEB 21, 2025
21/02/25 - Bigger Pic: Market opportunities from Budget 2025Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance discusses which sectors are likely to benefit from the Budget 2025 measures.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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FEB 21, 2025
21/02/25 - Breakfast Quiz: Is your knowledge of languages as good as you say it is?In honour of International Mother Language Day - which promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity - Emaad tests Ryan and Audrey's knowledge on all things languages.
How well did you fare?
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Audrey Siek
Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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