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 7, 2025
07/11/25 - Bigger Pic: What’s next for tech, jobs and Singapore stocksFrom a sharp tech sell-off and an unexpected drop in US private jobs to mixed results at Singapore’s big banks and the STI hitting fresh highs, investors face a lot of moving parts.
Dan Koh hosts Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist at HSBC Private Banking, for a deep dive into valuation pressures, economic signals, what Singapore’s latest trio of banks' earnings results tell us about the economy, what’s behind the STI’s record highs, and how global investors should position from here.
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NOV 7, 2025
07/11/25 - Mind Your Business: The AI engine powering the next gaming boomWith more than 3 billion players worldwide, gaming is evolving into a creator-driven economy. But what happens when AI thinks like a game developer?
The Breakfast Show invites Pavel Bains, CEO of Ambitionz to discuss how AI tools like Cipher are making it possible for anyone to build and monetise their own games and what that means for Asia’s fast-growing digital market.
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NOV 7, 2025
07/11/25 - Companies To Watch: Can McDonald’s still deliver Happy Meals for investorsFrom millet burgers to blank Happy Meals and a zesty tom-yum burger, McDonald’s is shaking up its menu, and investors are wondering if it can still serve growth with a side of profits.
Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar dig into the fast-food giant’s latest results, value-meal strategy, and global expansion plans. The world’s biggest burger chain may still be flipping patties — but can it keep flipping earnings too?
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NOV 6, 2025
06/11/25 - US Markets Wrap: Tariffs, Tech and Turbulence: Markets Find Their FootingU.S. equities bounced back midweek as investors cheered signs that the Supreme Court may be open to reining in former President Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Hopes of a rollback boosted trade-exposed sectors while chipmakers like AMD led a rebound in the AI complex after a bout of valuation jitters. However, with the government shutdown now the longest in U.S. history and key federal programs grinding to a halt, the question is whether this market resilience can last. Alex Morris, CEO of F/m Investments, discusses how investors are navigating a mix of legal drama, policy paralysis, and signs of a still-stubborn labor market.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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NOV 6, 2025
06/11/25 - Breakfast Bites: Airbnb property damage - what's the right way to handle it?Let's say you're all ready to enjoy a wonderful stay at your Airbnb. And you walk in to find some cracks in the walls.
Or halfway through your stay, you mistakenly spill some red wine on the owner's plush white carpets.
Whether it's pre-existing or unintentional damage, accidents do happen. So the question is, how can you handle them in the best way possible?
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share some expert tips that can help you navigate this process without (hopefully) too many headaches!
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 6, 2025
06/11/25 - Mind Your Business: Building a business that feeds both purpose and profitBehind every “healthy” brand is a real business model, one that needs to survive costs, competition, and changing tastes.
The Breakfast Show invites Cynthea Lam, Founder of Super Farmers, to share how she manages innovation, pricing, and diversification in Singapore’s crowded wellness space, and why simplicity remains her most powerful strategy.
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NOV 6, 2025
06/11/25 - Companies To Watch: Coliwoo and the Singapore co-living tradeFrom a packed rental market, 90-plus percent occupancy, and to a fresh SGX listing, Coliwoo is taking Singapore’s co-living story public.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the IPO, the demand drivers keeping beds full, and the milestones that will make or break the stock.
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NOV 5, 2025
05/11/25 - Bigger Pic: From Mega-Caps to Asia’s Momentum - The Next Chapter in Global EquitiesWith U.S. tech giants showing signs of fatigue and Asia’s growth stories regaining investor attention, is a global equity rotation finally taking shape? Aadil Eebrahim, Global Head of Equities at Klay Group, breaks down the shifting market dynamics, Japan’s renewed momentum, and the thematic trends shaping portfolios for the year ahead.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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NOV 5, 2025
05/11/25 - US Markets Wrap: AI Stocks Stumble - Is the Bull Run Losing Steam?Markets took a sharp turn lower on Tuesday, with AI heavyweights such as Palantir and Nvidia dragging the broader indices down. The S&P 500 slipped 1.2%, the Nasdaq tumbled 2%, and even gold and crypto were not spared in the risk-off move. With investors increasingly worried about stretched valuations in market leaders and headlines of Michael Burry shorting Nvidia, are we seeing the first cracks in the bull market’s AI-led momentum? Chris Weston, Head of Research at Pepperstone, joins us to unpack what’s driving the derisking, how far the pullback could go, and where investors might find resilience amid the volatility.
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NOV 5, 2025
05/11/25 - Mind Your Business: How to stay secure in a quantum worldQuantum breakthroughs are rewriting the future of cybersecurity, but are businesses ready?
The Breakfast Show speaks with Kevin Bocek, Senior Vice President of Innovation at CyberArk, to unpack how machine identities are transforming security, why Asia is especially vulnerable, and what leaders can do today to prepare for the coming quantum age.
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