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.
DEC 11, 2024
11/12/24 - Bigger Pic: Impact of China's stimulus signals on Asian marketsKheng Siang Ng, Asia-Pacific Head of Fixed Income at State Street Global Advisors discusses how investors should navigate investing in Asia amid renewed signals of stimulus measures from China.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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DEC 11, 2024
11/12/24 - US Markets Wrap: China bounce effect fades for Wall StreetKyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at capital.com discusses why investors may be starting to get wary about the China stimulus signals coming through this week from policymakers. He also shares his view on whether the Chinese economy will provide any support for the AUD which has started to give back earlier gains this week, and how the Reserve Bank of Australia policy settings may hold it back.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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DEC 11, 2024
11/12/24 - Breakfast Bites: To throw or not to throw...how long can leftovers be stored?When we cook, we like to do a good job, and sometimes that means preparing more food than you actually need.
It's common to keep the leftovers for a day (or four) but it also raises important questions:
how long can these leftovers be stored for?
how can you tell if your leftovers have gone south?
Tune in to Breakfast Bites with Emaad, Ryan and Audrey to find out!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar
Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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DEC 11, 2024
11/12/24 - Emerging Enterprise: Making the green shift, one shower wash at a timeDid you know that about 75 to 85 percent of your standard bottle of shampoo is made up of water?
The haircare sector’s carbon footprint has also ballooned, becoming one of the biggest contributors of single-use plastics through the plastic packaging industry, which makes up about US$25 billion in sales globally.
On this episode of 2024 OCBC Emerging Enterprise, Jlynn Chen, Founder & CEO of The Powder Shampoo shares more about her shampoo revolution and how it’s set to reduce your carbon footprint, one shower wash at a time. The Powder Shampoo is also Winner of the 2024 Most Promising Sustainability Startup Award.
Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
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DEC 10, 2024
10/12/24 - Bigger Pic: Impact of Trumponomics on the APAC market in 2025Ivy Ng, Chief Investment Officer APAC, DWS discusses how investors should navigate 2025, in view of the potential tariffs and trade wars with US President Donald Trump in office. She also shares her view on which Asian markets are still attractive.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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DEC 10, 2024
10/12/24 - Breakfast Bites: Nobel Prize Day - did you know that each recipient receives a 24-karat gold medal!?!?It's that time of the year again, where we honour some of the greatest minds on the planet and bestow them with a coveted Nobel Prize.
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey take us through 2024's winners across various categories, including Economics, Peace and Literature!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar
Photo credit: The Straits Times
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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DEC 10, 2024
10/12/24 - Emerging Enterprise: One on-demand bus-pooling app is setting out to green your ridesIs your morning commute helping or hurting the start to your day?
Long waits and traffic jams could cause frustration when you’re in a rush, so one company called RushOwl has come up with an on-demand model in hopes of addressing the limitations of traditional transit.
They provide shuttle services based on real-time demand, and a more sustainable way of commute.
On this episode of 2024 OCBC Emerging Enterprise, Shin Ng, Co-founder & CEO of RushOwl and Winner of the 2024 Emerging Enterprise Sustainability Awardshares more about this journey.
Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
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DEC 10, 2024
10/12/24 - Electric Mornings with BYD: Lifecycle of an EVWith conversations surrounding climate change growing, people are slowly making the switch to greener ways of getting around, in hopes of reducing their carbon footprint.
But, what’s the lifecycle of an electric vehicle (EV) and how much greener are EVs compared to traditional cars?
On this episode of Electric Mornings with BYD, Teoh Cy Inn, Aftersales Director at Vantage Automotive shares his insights on what EV users can do to keep their EVs performing at peak.
Presented by: Ryan Huang
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
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DEC 10, 2024
10/12/24 - Morning Shot: Will the current flu season get worse?It’s the time of the year when the flu season in Singapore peaks.
Unlike temperate countries where flu season peaks during fall and winter, Singapore experiences influenza year-round due to its tropical climate. But, there are typically two peak seasons, occurring once from May to July and again, from November to January.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Hoe Wan Sin, General Practitioner from Parkway Shenton and Dr Zheng Lifeng, Deputy Clinical Lead for Respiratory Workgroup & Consultant, SingHealth Polyclinics share their insights on the current flu strains and what you should look out for.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Shutterstock, healthscreening.sg
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DEC 10, 2024
10/12/24 - US Markets Wrap: Is tech finding real form and how bearish are investors with energy?Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist, Morningstar Research Services weighs in on whether the seasonal strength in the markets is fading, sentiments surrounding the tech and energy sectors, Broadcomm, as well as where financials are standing with rates moderating and the US economy in a pretty resilient spot.
Presented by: Ryan Huang
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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