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.
NOV 27, 2025
27/11/25 - Bigger Pic: Building the Future - How innovation is transforming our construction sitesSingapore’s construction sector faces safety risks and a heavy reliance on migrant labour, but innovation is stepping in to change the game.
Join us as Jash Mota, Founder and CEO of Flywheel AI, explains how tele-operated excavators and AI innovations are making worksites safer, boosting efficiency, and reshaping the workforce.
Produced and presented by Audrey Siek
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NOV 26, 2025
26/11/25 - Bigger Picture: SIA's 2026 fleet overhaul - anticipated but long overdueRecently, Singapore Airlines offered a first glimpse of the major hardware and software upgrades it plans to roll out in 2026.
From retrofitted aircraft and faster in-flight connectivity to next-generation cabin products, the carrier is betting on a wave of enhancements to stay competitive as global rivals modernise at speed.
Aaron Wong, Founder of The Milelion, joins us to unpack why these upgrades are overdue, how transformative they may be for passengers, and what SIA must do to keep pace with rapidly rising competition from Middle Eastern airlines.
Produced & Presented by Emaad Akhtar
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NOV 26, 2025
26/11/25 - US Markets Wrap: Markets Bounce Back - Fed, AI, and Year-End OpportunitiesU.S. markets staged a strong turnaround on Tuesday, as traders digested expectations of a December Fed rate cut and the evolving AI trade. Laila Pence, President of Pence Wealth Management, shares her perspective on what drove the latest market session, why she remains positive despite headline volatility, and what investors should watch as 2025 draws to a close.
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NOV 26, 2025
26/11/25 - Mind Your Business: How a chef turned butter into a brandFlavour is becoming the new frontier of entrepreneurship. As Singapore’s food scene evolves, a new wave of makers is redefining what comfort food means, from condiments to even butter.
In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invite Ryan Foo, Founder, Meraki Butters to explore how his homegrown brand is blending Asian flavours like Szechuan Mala, Yuzu Kosho, and Salted Egg Yolk into a business built on culture, craft, and creativity.
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NOV 26, 2025
26/11/25 - Morning Shot: How Community Care Is Evolving in an Ageing SingaporeSingapore’s ageing population is reshaping what recovery looks like after a hospital stay, with community care taking on a larger role in helping patients regain confidence closer to home. St. Andrew’s Community Hospital is opening a new facility in Bedok featuring real-world rehabilitation spaces, dementia-inclusive design, and tech-enabled care to support safer, smoother transitions back to daily life.
Dr. Angel Lee, Medical Director of St. Andrews Community Hospital joins the Breakfast Show how community hospitals fit into Singapore’s wider care pathway and what this next phase of community care means for patients, caregivers, and the heartland communities they return to.
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NOV 26, 2025
26/11/25 - Breakfast Bites: My kid said a bad word. Whose fault is it, and what do I do?We dive into every parent’s nightmare today: the moment your sweet, innocent child drops a perfectly-pronounced naughty word. This has recently happened to Audrey, who dug deep into research on how she can deal with this.
Where are kids picking this stuff up, and can parents realistically control it?
Audrey, Ryan and Emaad unpack the playground influence, expert advice, and how to guide kids without losing your cool.
Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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NOV 25, 2025
25/11/25 - Breakfast Bites: The "Dream Ball" lottery and other unique employee benefitsThere aren’t many employees who’d turn down a good workplace perk — especially if it’s the deciding factor between staying put or jumping ship.
We all know the usual benefits: health insurance, paid leave, retirement plans, parental leave…pretty par for the course.
But on this edition of Breakfast Bites, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey uncover some unexpected workplace benefits that may be new to you — and which you might secretly wish your company offered.
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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NOV 25, 2025
25/11/25 - Bigger Pic: Bridging Markets - Singapore Meets NasdaqSingapore is about to open a new gateway for capital markets with the SGX‑Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, set for mid-2026. This pioneering initiative allows companies to tap both U.S. and Singapore investors simultaneously, offering a potential boost to liquidity, valuation, and investor access.
James Leong, CEO of Grasshopper Asia, unpacks what the bridge could mean for Singapore’s equities market: which sectors are likely to benefit, how dual listings may influence global investor participation, and the role of sovereign wealth funds. We also explore the potential impact on price discovery, volatility, and retail investor access, and whether this marks a turning point in Singapore’s quest to reclaim its position as a hub for growth companies.
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NOV 25, 2025
25/11/25 - US Markets Wrap: AI Rally or Holiday Relief? Markets Bounce BackStocks surged Monday, led by tech giants like Alphabet, as markets recovered from a shaky start to November. The Nasdaq posted its biggest gain since May, fueled by renewed optimism in AI, from Google’s Gemini 3 upgrade to strong moves in Broadcom, Micron, AMD, and Palantir. Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, breaks down whether this rally signals renewed conviction in the AI trade or is simply a relief bounce, explores how shifting Fed rate expectations are influencing sentiment, and weighs the risks of volatility during thin holiday trading. Plus, he previews key economic data this week, including retail sales and producer prices, and what it could mean for the market heading into December.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
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NOV 25, 2025
25/11/25 - Mind Your Business: Butter, belacan, and the business of reinventionEvery dish tells a story, and sometimes, that story begins with a spoon.
In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show speaks to Ilya Nur Fadhly, Founder, Sudu, about his journey from MasterChef Singapore to building a brand that celebrates Malay heritage through flavours like Smoked Sambal, Belacan, and Kulim Butter, and what it takes to run a creative food business today
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