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 10, 2025
10/09/25 - Companies To Watch: Can the iPhone Air lift Apple’s share?Apple’s widely anticipated ‘Awe Dropping’ event is finally here and it features a long list of products that consumers can look forward to. From a notably slimmer phone to a smartwatch that features new ways to track sleep and alert wearers of possible hypertension, one question remains: Are consumers and investors buying it?
Find out with Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they explore Apple’s latest arsenal of smart gadgets and whether they’re enough to keep the tech giant on top.
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SEP 10, 2025
10/09/25 - Morning Shot: Should Cyber Insurance Be Essential for SMEs in Singapore?Cyber threats are escalating, and SMEs are finding themselves increasingly in the firing line, from phishing and ransomware to costly business email compromise. Yet a QBE survey shows fewer than 4 in 10 SMEs in Singapore carry cyber insurance, with many citing cost or doubts about relevance. The real challenge is understanding what’s at stake: the financial risks of downtime, how coverage fits alongside basic cyber hygiene, and whether insurance should be treated as core to risk management.
Sam Russell-Vick, Senior Cyber Underwriter, QBE Asia, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack the rising risks, why uptake remains low, and how SMEs can balance prevention, protection, and preparedness in 2025 and beyond.
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SEP 10, 2025
10/09/25 - Breakfast Bites: We all see the posts… How are Gen Zs affording all these luxury trips!?Have you ever opened Instagram and wondered: How on earth are Gen Zs affording all these luxury trips? We’ve seen floating breakfasts in Bali, infinity pools in Dubai, drone shots in the Maldives… all treats for some 20-somethings we see on social media.
Well… spoiler alert: many aren’t affording it. At least, not in the way you think.
Audrey and Emaad unpack the secrets of this business-savvy generation, and how sometimes “fake luxury” can actually pay off.
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
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SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - Mind Your Business: How Agentic AI is redefining business advantageAI is everywhere in today’s business landscape, powering chatbots, crunching data, and automating tasks. But for all its promise, many organisations are still struggling to turn AI into real results. That’s where the next wave comes in: Agentic AI, a shift from tools that assist to agents that act.
The Breakfast Show invites Sandeep Bhargava, Senior Vice President, Global Services and Solutions, Public Cloud Business Unit at Rackspace Technology, to unpack what Agentic AI really means, why only a small group of AI leaders are pulling ahead, and how entrepreneurs and business leaders can harness this evolution to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.
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SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - Breakfast Bites: Study links intermittent fasting with higher cardiovascular risksIntermittent fasting has been popularized the world over thanks to its purported health benefits, which have been supported by science.
However, a new study has raised some few alarm bells, after it found a link between time-restricted eating and a higher risk of cardiovascular complications.
Have a listen!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo credit: Pexels & its talented community of contributors
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - US Markets Wrap: AI ecosystem building out beyond Mag 7 and S&P 500Alex Morris, CEO & CIO, F/m Investments, discusses the unusually strong September start for markets in a historically weak month; the sustainability of the AI revolution beyond the Mag 7 and S&P 500; expectations for PPI and CPI prints; and the current investor playbook for cash, equities and fixed income.
Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar
Photo Credi: ST Illustration: Chng Choon Hiong, Adobe Stock
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SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - Bigger Pic: Why 40% of Singaporeans say travel is a top financial priorityIt's no secret that Singaporeans love to travel.
But you might be surprised to hear that - according to findings from a recent survey co-commissioned by global travel app, Skyscanner and digital bank, Trust Bank - 40% of us believe saving for overseas trips is more important than other financial goals.
Why is that so? Cyndi Hui, Travel Trends & Destination Expert, Skyscanner, tells us more.
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SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - Companies To Watch: Can Volkswagen keep its lead in the electric era?Volkswagen has long defined luxury and performance with brands like Bugatti, Bentley, Porsche, and Audi. But now, the German auto giant is making a bold pivot: chasing the entry-level EV market with a lineup of affordable electric small cars. But can this strategy offset Chinese competition, trade headwinds, and the pressure on Porsche’s performance?
Dan Koh and Audrey Siek find out if Volkswagen can reinvent itself fast enough to thrive in the new EV era.
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SEP 8, 2025
08/09/25 - Bigger pic: How China’s export numbers and the Fed’s next move could shift marketsThe world’s two largest economies may have hit pause on their trade war, but the truce is fragile, and the data rolling out this week could tell us just how shaky things really are.
In light of China’s August trade and inflation numbers and the all-important Fed meeting, where a rate cut now looks more likely than ever, what does this all mean for markets, from bond yields and equities? And how should investors be reading the signals amid so much uncertainty?
Dan Koh finds out with Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist & Head, Market Research, RHB Bank
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SEP 8, 2025
08/09/25 - Companies To Watch: Can Broadcom outpace Nvidia in the AI Chip revolutionThe AI chip wars are heating up. With tech giants from Google to Meta designing their own custom silicon, Broadcom has just taken a bold step, announcing a $10 billion deal with OpenAI to co-develop next-generation AI accelerators. What could this mean for Nvidia’s dominance in the AI hardware space? And with high risks, long lead times, and questions over exclusivity, will this partnership deliver on its promise, or prove too ambitious?
Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they break down what this deal means for Broadcom, the semiconductor industry, and investors betting on the future of AI.
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