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.
JAN 8, 2026
08/01/26 - US Markets Wrap: Gunboat Diplomacy Meets Market ComplacencyU.S. markets slipped from fresh all-time highs this week, with financials and energy — two of 2026’s early winners — suddenly losing momentum. Beneath the day-to-day volatility, a bigger question is emerging: are markets being driven by fundamentals, or simply by liquidity? Alex Morris, CEO of F/m Investments, unpack why geopolitics barely registers for investors, whether markets are misreading the risks around inflation and a more political Federal Reserve, and why the much-debated AI “bubble” may still be in its early innings. We also dive into the less obvious inflationary pressures created by the AI build-out and what a “boring but smart” portfolio actually looks like as we head deeper into 2026.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JAN 8, 2026
08/01/26 - Companies To Watch: From Manila to Wall Street Jollibee’s global expansion pushJollibee shares surged after news of a potential US listing for its international business, reigniting interest in the company’s global growth story.
Dan Koh and Audrey Siek break down how Jollibee has been performing, why the market is reacting now, and whether a US listing could unlock a new valuation narrative for the Southeast Asian fast-food leader.
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JAN 8, 2026
08/01/26 - Breakfast Bites: How to reset your finances after all that festive spendingFeeling the pinch after all that festive cheer? From facing the numbers to tackling holiday debt and even trying a no-spend January, we break down simple, practical ways to get your money back on track — and start the year feeling financially in control again!
Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JAN 8, 2026
08/01/26 - Morning Shot: What Leaders Need to Get Right About Employee Growth and EngagementAs organisations head into a new year, many are reflecting on how to keep employees motivated, engaged and committed at work. Questions around growth, development and empowerment often surface in these conversations, particularly as expectations between employers and employees continue to evolve.
Nicole Golloso-Kazemi, Director of Human Resources and Corporate Communications (SG & HK) and Regional DEI Lead (APAC), McCann, joins The Breakfast Show to discuss why employee growth matters from both a business and HR perspective, how leadership behaviour shapes engagement, and what leaders can pay attention to as they support development within their organisations.
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JAN 7, 2026
07/01/26 - Breakfast Bites: Did you know it's considered bad luck to take a rock from Hawaii??On Old Rock Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey dive into fun facts about the fundamental building blocks of our global landscape — with surprises involving ostriches, Hawaii and plants!
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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JAN 7, 2026
07/01/26 - US Markets Wrap: Oil, Inflation and the Venezuela WildcardU.S. markets hit fresh all-time highs as investors shrug off geopolitical shocks. Markets barely flinched after U.S. action in Venezuela, but should investors be paying closer attention? Laila Pence, President & Co-Founder, Pence Wealth Management look at why the short-term impact on oil is limited, how increased supply could shape inflation longer term, and what this means for positioning in energy stocks and oil services. We unpack what’s really driving markets to new highs - from blockbuster earnings and tax-driven stimulus to the Federal Reserve’s easing bias.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JAN 7, 2026
07/01/26 - Bigger Pic: How might a Venezuelan regime change impact global oil markets?Vishnu Varathan, Head of Macro Research, Asia ex-Japan, Mizuho Securities (Singapore), discusses what a potential Venezuelan regime change could mean for global oil markets; impacts to geopolitical dynamics for the rest of LatAm as well as China, Russia and Iran; the role Saudi Arabia and OPEC may play in calibrating oil supply; and why these developments may provide the USD a marginal petrodollar boost.
Produced & Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
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JAN 7, 2026
07/01/26 - Bigger Pic: Venezuela's shockwaves - What Singapore investors need to knowWe unpack the fallout from the dramatic capture of Venezuela’s president and what it means for markets around the world — and here at home in Singapore.
From oil price dynamics and commodity safe havens, to China’s strategic interests and the implications for regional equities, long-time economist and advisor Song Seng Wun breaks down the key issues for investors, businesses and Singapore’s economic outlook.
Produced and presented by Audrey Siek
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JAN 7, 2026
07/01/26 - Companies To Watch: How Nvidia is setting the tone for AI in 2026As markets open for the first working day of 2026, Nvidia sits at the centre of the global AI story. From surging demand for its H200 chips and fresh talks with TSMC to rising orders from Chinese tech firms and growing debate around valuation, the company has become a barometer for confidence in artificial intelligence spending.
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack the latest headlines surrounding NVIDIA, explain why supply constraints now matter as much as demand, and explore what Nvidia’s performance could signal for tech, markets and investor sentiment in the year ahead.
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JAN 7, 2026
07/01/26 - Mind Your Business: How a 150 year copper art house went globalWhy choose copper, and why choose Singapore, for a heritage brand’s first global step?
Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Gao Haotian, Managing Director, ZenBron Singapore to explore ZenBron’s business strategy, the appeal of design-led heritage objects, and the operational realities of bringing intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship to a new market ahead of Chinese New Year.
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