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 25, 2025
25/11/25 - Companies To Watch: Cloudflare’s global failure and the test of investors’ confidenceA single Cloudflare glitch triggered global outages across X, Spotify, ChatGPT and major services, exposing just how much of the internet depends on one company.
Dan Koh, Ryan Huang& Emaad Akhtar unpack what went wrong, how Cloudflare powers 20% of global web traffic, and why this incident matters for tech investors, businesses and everyday users.
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NOV 24, 2025
24/11/25 - Mind Your Business: Building a tropical brand in a tough F&B climateSingapore’s F&B scene is more competitive than ever, with closures hitting record highs. But for some founders, the solution isn’t scaling fast, it’s going deeper into purpose.
This week on Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks to Surekha Yadav, co-founder of Jungle Kitchen, about how her personal transformation inspired a business rooted in clean-label values, why sourcing and provenance matter more than ever, and what it really takes to sustain a purpose-driven food brand in one of the toughest consumer markets in Asia.
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NOV 24, 2025
24/11/25 - Breakfast Bites: Do you love your job, or do you follow the paycheck?A viral clip of a woman saying, "don't love your job... job your love" has cast some questions on what that actually means. We’ve all heard “follow your passion”… but is that still realistic?
Audrey, Ryan and Emaad unpack the viral “job your love” moment, why loving your job may actually be an elitist expectation, and what really matters to workers here—like belonging, growth, and yes, getting paid.
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 21, 2025
21/11/25 - Bigger Pic: Singapore’s growth surprise - what’s next for 2026?Singapore’s economy has exceeded expectations, with MTI upgrading its 2025 GDP forecast to around 4.0% after a strong Q3 performance led by manufacturing, wholesale trade, and finance. Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist & Head, Market Research, RHB Bank breaks down the key drivers behind this growth, the role of AI-related electronics and biomedical manufacturing, and what lies ahead for 2026 as global trade faces new headwinds.
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NOV 21, 2025
21/11/25 - Companies To Watch: Prada’s next move and the future of Italian luxuryPrada’s sales are rising, Miu Miu is surging, and Versace has just joined the family. But what’s really behind the renewed talk of a potential Milan listing?
Dan Koh and Audrey Siek break down the numbers, the strategy, and the succession story inside one of fashion’s most influential houses, and what investors should watch in the shifting luxury landscape.
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NOV 21, 2025
21/11/25 - US Markets Wrap: Nvidia’s Rollercoaster and the Fed DilemmaStocks fell on Thursday after a market-wide rally fizzled, with Nvidia’s early gains reversing and investor hopes for a December Fed rate cut fading. The Dow dropped 387 points, the S&P 500 shed 1.6%, and the Nasdaq fell 2.2%, despite a midday surge. Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President, CappThesis discusses Nvidia’s surprising reversal, the ripple effects on the broader market, and whether the chip giant is a buy amid AI hype. We also dissect the latest jobs data, Walmart’s earnings, and Ray Dalio’s warning signs of a potential market bubble.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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NOV 21, 2025
21/11/25 - Breakfast Bites: “Fake It Till You Make It” - Does this actually work?Ever nodded along in a meeting because someone sounded super confident… but weren’t sure the numbers actually backed them up?
Audrey and Ryan unpack what’s called the “confidence language trap” — why the loudest voice often wins, why our quieter colleagues can hold real insight, and how to make sure style doesn’t beat substance at work.
Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Dan Koh
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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NOV 20, 2025
20/11/25 - Breakfast Quiz: How well do Ryan and Audrey know Emaad?On today's Quiz, we celebrate Emaad's birthday in style, as he tests how well Ryan and Audrey really know him through a series of questions around fears, pet peeves, habits, cuisines, travel and more!
Play along!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang and 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 20, 2025
20/11/25 - US Markets Wrap: Tech’s Comeback Amid Gold and Bitcoin PressureTech stocks regain momentum ahead of Nvidia’s report card (and climb higher on its earnings beat after hours) and Alphabet hits fresh highs with its Gemini 3 launch. Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone explains why the AI rally differs from the dot-com era, and whether investors should wait before buying dips. We also look at gold holding near the 4,000 level as shifting Fed expectations weigh on sentiment, and we review the drivers behind Bitcoin’s recent sell-off.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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NOV 20, 2025
20/11/25 - Bigger Pic: How INSEAD is shaping new leaders as its Asia Campus turns 25Singapore’s INSEAD Asia Campus has just celebrated 25 years of leadership, innovation, and global collaboration.
Sameer Hasija, Dean of INSEAD Asia Campus, shares insights from the Tech Venture Summit, how emerging technologies are reshaping education and entrepreneurship, and how the school is preparing leaders to thrive in a fast-changing, innovation-driven world.
Produced and Presented by Audrey Siek
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