Let's Talk, Singapore
About
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 7, 2025
07/10/25 - Bigger Pic: China's extended Golden Week holiday sparks tourism boomWhat do you get when China's Golden Week, National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival converge?
A "super holiday," which has the potential to be a massive driver of growth for the country's tourism sector.
Online travel agency Trip.com revealed several key shifts in the way Chinese travellers are planning their trips for the holiday. Edmund Ong, General Manager, Trip.com Singapore dives into the details.
Produced & Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
|
|
|
|
10:34
|
OCT 7, 2025
07/10/25 - Breakfast Bites: Career highs - how to stand out without bragging on social mediaIf you don't quite know how to go about sharing career highlights on social media without coming across as a show off - don't worry, you're not alone.
Emaad and Audrey share experts' takes on showcasing your achievements online whilst maintaining your values and benefiting others.
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo credit: Straits Times Illustration (Lee Yu Hui)
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
|
|
|
|
|
06:20
|
OCT 7, 2025
07/10/25 - Mind Your Business: What it takes to build a beverage brand in SingaporeSingapore’s beverage scene is crowded, competitive, and dominated by global giants. Yet shifting consumer demand for healthier, lower-sugar options is opening new doors, especially for ready-to-drink teas and functional drinks.
The Breakfast Show invites Chester Koh, founder of Merlyo Beverages on Mind Your Business to discuss all about the realities of starting up in Singapore’s F&B space, the lessons from moving from military life into entrepreneurship, and what it takes to survive, and thrive, in one of the toughest industries around.
|
|
|
|
|
13:12
|
OCT 7, 2025
07/10/25 - Morning Shot: Trump’s Gaza Proposal, Two Years After October 7Two years after the October 7 attacks, the Gaza war shows glimmers of movement as President Donald Trump unveils a 20-point peace plan, accepted by Israel and partially acknowledged by Hamas. The proposal lays out an immediate ceasefire, hostage releases, and a transitional technocratic government for Gaza, but key disputes over disarmament and Israeli withdrawal remain. As talks begin in Cairo, Trump has urged all sides to “move fast,” warning that further delay could bring “massive bloodshed.”
Dr. Lincoln Mitchell, Professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what’s at stake for Israel, Hamas, and Washington and whether this marks the start of a genuine path to peace or just another fragile pause in a long, grinding conflict.
|
|
|
|
|
12:23
|
OCT 7, 2025
07/10/25 - Companies To Watch: Samsung’s rising role in the AI supercycleSamsung isn’t just about Galaxy phones anymore. With its latest collaboration with OpenAI, the company is cementing its role as a global AI infrastructure leader. But can it balance innovation in consumer tech with the volatility of chips and fierce competition from rivals?
Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they explore how this move could reshape its growth story, and whether the risks of cyclicality, smartphones, and global competition could limit its upside.
|
|
|
|
|
10:05
|
OCT 7, 2025
07/10/25 - US Markets Wrap: Why investors are ignoring the shutdown and buying everythingWall Street’s on a high even as Washington shuts down. The Russell 2000, Nasdaq 100, and gold all hit record levels to start the week, powered by fresh AI momentum and a wave of dealmaking. OpenAI’s multibillion-dollar partnership with AMD has reignited investor enthusiasm, while Fifth Third Bancorp’s takeover of Comerica signals new life in M&A.
Dan Koh speaks with José Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers to unpack what’s really driving the risk-on mood, the data gaps left by the government blackout, and how investors should read Japan’s sudden leadership change under Sanae Takaichi.
|
|
|
|
|
10:57
|
OCT 6, 2025
06/10/25 - Bigger Pic: Reading market signals from the PMI to the FedGlobal manufacturing is stabilising, but the recovery remains uneven across regions. Singapore’s factories are finding their footing again amid tariffs and soft demand, while markets worldwide brace for the next move from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Dan Koh speaks with Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, to unpack what the latest PMIs and the upcoming Fed minutes reveal about the health of global trade, inflation pressures, and Asia’s growth outlook heading into the final quarter of 2025.
|
|
|
|
|
11:08
|
OCT 6, 2025
06/10/25 - Mind Your Business: Making AI work for SMEsAI is reshaping industries, but many SMEs struggle to adopt it meaningfully. Costs, skills, and strategy often stand in the way.
Join the Breakfast Show as they speak with Percy Hung, Co-Founder of Choco Up to find out how local businesses can approach AI adoption, avoid common pitfalls, and build the financial foundations to scale responsibly.
|
|
|
|
|
11:28
|
OCT 6, 2025
06/10/25 - Companies To Watch: Investing showdown - Alibaba, Genus, Pfizer, and Pop Mart compete for the crownIt’s time for The Breakfast Show’s monthly stock face-off. Four picks, three bull cases each, and one clear winner by month-end.
Dan Koh’s betting on Alibaba, banking on its AI-and-chips transformation. Emaad Akhtar’s countering with Pfizer, and its promising pharma pipeline. Ryan Huang’s going with Genus, turning bull genetics into a billion-dollar business. And Audrey Siek’s pick? Pop Mart, riding Asia’s collectible craze.
From tech to pharma, agriculture to pop culture, they break down the catalysts that could send these stocks higher, and find out whose pick takes the crown when the dust settles.
|
|
|
|
|
12:13
|
OCT 6, 2025
06/10/25 - Breakfast Bites: Every skyline tells a story - celebrate World Architecture Day!From the Eiffel Tower in Paris to Sydney’s Opera House, iconic structure define cities all around the world. But what about Singapore? From the iconic Marina Bay Sands to the lush Jewel Changi Airport, the city is packed with architectural gems.
Audrey and Emaad explore the stories behind these landmarks, the creativity that shaped them, and why even everyday buildings can be works of art.
Presented by Audrey Siek and Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
|
|
|
|
|
06:08
|
