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.
SEP 29, 2025
29/09/25 - Breakfast Bites: Friends or Clients? Navigating awkward catch-upsWe’ve all been there: an old friend suddenly pops back into your life, and you’re excited to reconnect… until you realize they’re now an insurance agent, life coach, or some other professional, and you’re the target of a pitch.
In this episode of Breakfast Bites, we explore the delicate balance between supporting a friend and protecting your wallet, with practical tips on how to handle these tricky “friend-or-client” moments without making things weird.
Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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SEP 29, 2025
29/09/25 - Companies To Watch: Starbucks’ billion-dollar resetStarbucks has dominated for decades, but consumer habits are shifting and smaller cafés are stealing time and traffic. Add in layoffs and closures, and the world’s biggest coffee chain is suddenly on the defensive.
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they digest the latest on the coffee chain’s restructuring plan, shifting consumer trends and what it all means for global investors.
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SEP 29, 2025
29/09/25 - Mind Your Business: Building a business on brainpowerThe bottleneck in education isn’t content, it’s capacity. Attention spans are shrinking, working memory is under strain, and technology risks eroding the very skills students need to succeed.
The Breakfast Show speaks with Hoa Ly, Co-founder and CEO of Nuroe about building a venture that brings science out of the lab and into family life.
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SEP 29, 2025
29/09/25 - Breakfast Special: Bridging the AI Gap - Why Boards Struggle to Turn Investment into ImpactAI is now at the top of the agenda for many boards across Asia, but turning those investments into business value has proven far harder than expected. Egon Zehnder’s latest CIO survey shows 60% of Asian boards prioritise AI, yet most organisations still struggle to scale projects or see real returns.
So what explains this gap between ambition and outcomes? What kind of leadership do companies actually need to unlock AI’s potential, and how might the answer differ in Southeast Asia’s corporate landscape? Burcu Bicakci, Partner at Egon Zehnder, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack the leadership challenge behind AI adoption.
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SEP 26, 2025
26/09/25 - US Markets Wrap: Inflation, Global Equities, and China’s Tech ReboundDaniel Tan, Portfolio Manager at Grasshopper Asset Management, discusses why global equities may be running ahead of fundamentals, and where fresh catalysts could emerge. From China’s tech rebound to defense stocks and the dollar’s slide, we explore the forces shaping markets into year-end.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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SEP 26, 2025
26/09/25 - Mind Your Business: Building a business in the long kangMost of us in Singapore don’t think twice about the longkang, until it floods. And we rarely think about the people who keep them clear, even though their work keeps our city safe from floods, pests, and disease. Too often, these essential jobs are stigmatised, seen as “less meaningful” or “less dignified.”
The Breakfast Show invites Shaik Nifael, Founder, Jetters Incz to share how he built a company in one of Singapore’s least glamorous industries and turned it into a purpose-driven business recognised as a Companies of Good.
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SEP 26, 2025
26/09/25 - Bigger Pic: Asia Buys Asia - Harnessing Local Savings for Regional GrowthAsia’s financial markets are undergoing a quiet revolution. Instead of relying on global capital, more Asian households and institutions are now channeling their vast savings into local investments. HSBC calls this the Asia Buys Asia mega-trend - one that could reshape financial resilience, investment flows, and the role of Asia in global markets. Herald van der Linde, Head of Equity Strategy for Asia Pacific at HSBC shares what this means for investment opportunities.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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SEP 26, 2025
26/09/25 - Breakfast Quiz: Think you know the top headlines of the month? Let's see!How closely were you following the news this month? September was undoubtedly a busy time: we saw a slew of global and local headlines from a big shakeup of the US's HB-1 visas, to Charlie Kirk's high profile assassination and Singapore's parliamentary debates.
Play along and let us know how well you do!
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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SEP 26, 2025
26/09/25 - Companies To Watch: Could Lithium Americas be an EV supply chain winner?Lithium Americas shares nearly doubled after reports that Washington may take a 10% stake in its Nevada project.
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they break down what this means for the Thacker Pass mine, U.S. EV supply chains, and whether this stock is a speculative trade or a long-term strategic investment.
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SEP 25, 2025
25/09/25 - Breakfast Bites: Would you open a joint bank account with a friend?Joint bank accounts are a pretty common occurrence between couples and families.
But would you open a shared account with a friend as a means to invest more in the bond you have with them? Some are already doing so, and reporting stronger friendships as a result.
This is not to say that such a move is not without its risks.
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey dive into the positives and negatives on Breakfast Bites!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
Music credit: iStock & its talented community of contributors
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