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.
OCT 16, 2025
16/10/25 - Companies To Watch: Hanwha Ocean under fire as the trade war turns to the seasAs tensions between the US and China spill beyond chips and tariffs, shipyards are now caught in the crossfire. Hanwha Ocean, one of South Korea’s biggest maritime players, has found itself at the center of fresh sanctions targeting its US-linked subsidiaries, sending its shares tumbling and investors scrambling to gauge the impact.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out what this means for the company’s margins and defense ambitions, how Seoul is navigating the diplomatic fallout, and whether Hanwha’s expansion into American shipbuilding can weather a storm that’s no longer just political.
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OCT 16, 2025
16/10/25 - Breakfast Bites: Workslop - when AI makes your work look good (but isn’t)Think AI will always make your work life easier? Think again.
Audrey and Ryan unpack the phenomenon of workslop — shiny, fast, AI-generated work that looks impressive but often lacks substance. From wasted time and lost productivity to annoyed colleagues, we explore the hidden costs of over-relying on AI.
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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OCT 15, 2025
15/10/25 - US Markets Wrap: Wall Street, US-China trade, and the rise of AI in retailSteve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers reviews a day of mixed signals in the markets as the S&P 500 fluctuated amid renewed U.S.-China trade tensions, including recent disputes over soybean and cooking oil exports. We break down how President Trump’s comments affected investor sentiment and take a closer look at the banking sector's better-than-expected earnings reports. Plus, we explore Walmart’s new partnership with OpenAI to integrate AI chatbots into the shopping experience, reflecting shifts in consumer behavior.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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OCT 15, 2025
15/10/25 - Bigger Pic: Trade tensions, AI bubbles, and what’s next for investorsIt’s been another eventful month for markets - rom renewed U.S.–China trade tensions rattling commodities to growing warnings of a bubble in AI stocks. The IMF has also flagged new risks to global growth even as labor markets remain resilient. Vasu Menon, Managing Director of Investment Strategy at OCBC Bank breaks down what all this means for investors. We discuss the ripple effects of geopolitics on commodities and inflation, as well a whether the AI rally still has legs.
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OCT 15, 2025
15/10/25 - Mind Your Business: Can AI decode the way we live better?Singapore’s wellness economy is booming, but so is confusion. From superfoods to supplements, consumers are spending more than ever on health solutions that often rely on guesswork. Globally, the wellness market is worth US$6.3 trillion, and by 2028 it’s expected to hit US$9 trillion. Yet many of us still don’t know what actually works for our bodies.
In this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show invites Cedric Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of ConnectingDNA to share how he’s building a data-driven wellness movement from Singapore, one that blends genetics, AI, and entrepreneurship to help people take control of their health.
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OCT 15, 2025
15/10/25 - Companies To Watch: Why LG India is now more valuable than its parent companyA record-breaking IPO, a 50 percent jump, and a market cap that just overtook its parent. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they take a spin to learn what this listing says about India’s consumer boom, and whether LG India can keep the momentum.
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OCT 15, 2025
15/10/25 - Morning Shot: Guardrails for the Digital GenerationBy March 2026, Google will roll out new age assurance measures in Singapore to automatically apply safeguards for users under 18 — from blocking access to adult-only apps to activating wellbeing tools on YouTube and Search. The move, introduced under IMDA’s new Code of Practice for Online Safety, aims to make digital spaces safer for young users.
Rachel Teo, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google Singapore, and Beatrice Tan, Head of YouthTech Institute at YouthTech SG, join the Breakfast Show to discuss how these protections will work, what privacy and education challenges remain, and how families, schools, and platforms can share responsibility in guiding the next generation online
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OCT 15, 2025
15/10/25 - Breakfast Bites: Do you turn to chatbots for therapy and advice?Many of us use ChatGPT or Gen AI everyday. Maybe it’s for work; drafting emails, brainstorming ideas, or fixing up your resume. But have you ever used it for something more personal — like a vent session, or to speak to a friend?
People are using AI not just as tools, but as sounding boards, confidants, virtual friends. For some, these bots are more available than human friends — always “on,” always ready.
Audrey and Ryan discuss the plus points, the drawbacks, and how to balance between virtual “friends” and our human companions.
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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OCT 14, 2025
14/10/25 - Bigger Pic: Singapore GDP up 2.9% in Q3, surpassing forecastsSingapore’s economy outperformed expectations with 2.9% growth in the third quarter, showing resilience even as global uncertainties weigh on trade and manufacturing. With the Monetary Authority of Singapore holding policy steady, what does this mean for inflation, property, and investment sentiment going into 2026?
OCBC’s Chief Economist Selena Ling unpacks what’s behind the surprise upside, where the next headwinds could emerge, and how Singapore can ride Southeast Asia’s growth wave while keeping its footing in a shifting global landscape.
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OCT 14, 2025
14/10/25 - US Markets Wrap: Earnings, Treasuries, and TechMark Newton, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors breaks down the market’s next technical turns. From his bullish stance on Financials ahead of earnings to his call for Treasuries to keep climbing, Newton shares where he sees strength and why he’s staying bearish on crude oil. Plus, we’ll dive into why he still thinks semiconductor stocks have more room to run.
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