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.
AUG 22, 2025
22/08/25 - US Markets Wrap: Rate cut forecasts down; further Fed clues in focus at Jackson HoleRyan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, Carson Group, discusses why investors may not need to be too concerned about a fifth straight day of losses for the S&P 500 and tech stocks; how markets reacted to Walmart earnings; Fed Chair Powell's upcoming speech at Jackson Hole; and latest details about the US-EU trade agreement.
Produced & Presented by Emaad Akhtar
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AUG 22, 2025
22/08/25 - Breakfast Quiz: You use it daily but how well do you know the Internet's history?It might be something we use every day, but how well do we know its history?
On this edition of the Breakfast Quiz, Emaad puts Audrey's knowledge of the Internet to the test.
Join in on the fun and see how you fare!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Dan Koh
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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AUG 22, 2025
22/08/25 - Mind Your Business: How Spaceman is unlocking the true value of your homeIn a city where every square foot counts, how we furnish our homes is more than a style choice. It’s a lifestyle and financial decision.
Join the Breakfast Show as they sit down with Matt Levin, Co-founder & Managing Director, Spaceman, who’s spent 14 years transforming the way Singaporeans live with smart, space-saving furniture. They explore how furniture can adapt to life, unlock hidden value, and redefine the meaning of home.
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AUG 22, 2025
22/08/25 - Bigger Pic: From Swipe to Strategy - Citi’s Cards-to-Wealth PlaybookFrom rewards and perks to data-driven insights and personalized experiences, Citi is reimagining the card not just as a payment product, but as a bridge into long-term wealth management. Sanjay Nambiar, Head of International Cards and Unsecured Lending at Citi Wealth shares how Citi is transforming cardholders into wealth clients, the signals they watch for, and what affluent customers really value when it comes to their financial journey
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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AUG 22, 2025
22/08/25 - Companies To Watch: Why fashion giant GUESS is going privateFrom the mall runways of the 90s to the boardrooms of Wall Street, Guess has always been a brand with flair. But now, it’s making headlines for a very different reason. The fashion retailer has agreed to a $1.4 billion deal to go private, backed by Authentic Brands and its own co-founders.
What does this mean for shareholders cashing out, for the company’s future strategy, and for an industry under pressure?
Dan Koh and Audrey Siek dissect the latest take-private deal, breaking down what’s on the table, why it’s happening now, and how to read between the seams of this high-stakes fashion move.
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AUG 21, 2025
21/08/25 - US Markets Wrap: Palantir's plunging stock - is the AI theme losing steam?Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer, FedWatch Advisors, analyses another gloomy session for tech stocks; Palantir's sliding fortunes and concerns about over-valuation, the highlights from Q2 earnings for Target and Lowe's; and the takeaways from the Fed's July meeting minutes.
Produced & Presented by Emaad Akhtar
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AUG 21, 2025
21/08/25 - Bigger Pic: Building an "anti-brand" that outshines luxury normsWhen most of us buy an expensive jewellery piece, it’s usually a special and personal purchase. But behind the diamonds and designs lies an industry at a crossroads: one rooted in heritage and tradition, yet being pushed to innovate by a new generation of buyers and a digital-first world.
Monil Kothari, Founder and CEO of Haus of Brilliance, shares his perspective on reimagining a 3-generation jewellery legacy, and building an “anti-band” in the luxury space.
Produced and presented by Audrey Siek
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AUG 21, 2025
21/08/25 - Companies To Watch: Will Labubu’s magic keep Pop Mart’s stock flying high?From toy shelves to trading floors, Pop Mart has shocked investors with a jaw-dropping 400% profit surge in just six months, all thanks to the runaway success of its quirky Labubu dolls. But can this wild ride keep going, or is it a bubble waiting to pop?
Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they unbox the latest earnings, the CEO’s bold ambition to hit 30 billion RMB in sales, the hype around the new mini Labubu, and whether this toy phenomenon has what it takes to turn Pop Mart into a true global brand.
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AUG 21, 2025
21/08/25 - KPMG - Be in Front: Reputation - Building Trust in Times of ChangeIn this episode of Be In Front, a special series in partnership with KPMG in Singapore, we explore why Reputation is one of the most valuable assets any business can hold.
Lee Sze Yeng, Managing Partner of KPMG in Singapore, shares her insights from over 30 years of advising some of Singapore’s largest companies and multinationals. From guiding businesses through growth, succession, and reinvention, to helping clients navigate the challenges of AI, ESG, and shifting workforce expectations — she explains how reputation is earned, protected, and sustained.
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AUG 20, 2025
20/08/25 - US Markets Wrap: Intel's future - is a $2bn Softbank bet and US backing enough?Nadine Terman, CIO & CEO, Solstein Capital, discusses the latest market sell-off after Big Tech stocks disappoint; Softbank's $2 billion lifeline for Intel and the US government weighing up a potential 10% stake in the chipmaker; what this week's retail earnings could reveal about consumer spending as well as the housing market; and what we can expect at the Jackson Hole Symposium.
Produced & Presented by Emaad Akhtar
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