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Let"s Talk, Singapore

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 —

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6:31

Bigger Pic: DBS raises outlook, unveils CEO successor

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2024/08/08

Glenn Thum, Senior Research Analyst, Phillip Securities Research discusses the bright spots behind DBS Bank's Q2 earnings, the potential impact of Fed rate cuts on margins, as well as the appointment of DBS Banker Tan Su Shan to succeed CEO Piyush Gupta in March 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:23

Breakfast Special (National Edition): Let's Celebrate...

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2024/08/08

What's your favourite memory of National Day? For many, it’s the much anticipated National Day Parade! Some of those great memories have been captured in a children's picture book, very aptly named “Let’s Celebrate NDP!” The book pays tribute to the dedicated men and women who make the NDP so memorable every year, as well as the rich traditions and history of our nation. On this episode of Breakfast Special, Sharon Koh, Author of “Let's Celebrate NDP!” and Lewis Soh, Co-Editor of “Let's Celebrate

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10:03

Morning Shot National Day Edition: Youth Aspirations...

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2024/08/08

What are your priorities in life? Well, around three in five youths in Singapore are satisfied with their lives, with a majority of them prioritising their careers and financial security over goals like getting married. That’s according to Singapore’s first longitudinal study on young people, titled Youth Study on Transitions and Evolving Pathways in Singapore (Youth Steps) - a collaboration between the National Youth Council (NYC) and the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Social Lab at the

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5:43

National Day Quiz Special: How well do you know...

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2024/08/08

As we celebrate our beautiful nation’s 59th birthday, the Breakfast Show presenters put each other to the test! Ryan, Emaad and Audrey play some trivia games that’s all about our sunny island. How well did you do? Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:06

Breakfast Bites: Unique Singapore Diplomacy - The...

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2024/08/08

In light of National Day, there's a lot of focus on what makes Singapore unique. Yes, we've got our food, our own way of speaking, and our aim to come first in class in many aspects. But there’s one particular aspect of Singapore that is truly unique to us! Like panda diplomacy is specific to China, we have a similar concept with our national flower - the orchid. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about the power of building friendship and goodwill with our friends. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang

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9:57

Bigger Pic: What's needed to turn around S'pore IPOs?

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2024/08/07

Darren Ng, Deloitte Singapore Transaction Advisory Services Partner, discusses how the return of REIT listings could spell brighter days ahead for Singapore, which only saw 1 IPO in the first half of the year. However, intense competition from regional bourses will keep regulators on their toes in finding new ways to attract listings. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:09

US Markets Wrap: Buy the rip after the dip: Chris...

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2024/08/07

Chris Weston, Head Of Research at Pepperstone shares his insights on the turnaround following the worst dip in years, how he is approaching the markets in recent times given the volatility, movements in the semiconductor and high-tech space, as well as the Yen. Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Simone ChuahPhoto credits: AP Photo/ Richard DrewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:16

Breakfast Bites: Ear pulling & baby fortune telling...

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2024/08/07

Birthdays mean the world to children - a means to celebrate with friends, eat lots of cake and partake in fun activities. While this may still be the case for some in adulthood, there is no doubt that age gives us renewed perspective on birthdays as an occasion to spend precious time with and be grateful for the presence of those most near and dear to us. Irrespective of where on the life spectrum you fall, birthday remain special days. So special, in fact, that many cultures around the world have

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14:15

Morning Shot: Come Wal(t)z With Me - Can The...

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2024/08/07

Just hours after the much anticipated decision was made public, US Vice President Kamala Harris held a maiden rally together with her newly announced running mate, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, to what was an energetic Democratic crowd in Philadelphia. This ends Harris' two-week sprint to vet, interview and choose a candidate to go against Republican nominee and former president Donald Trump, and his choice for vice-president, Ohio senator JD Vance. The presentation of the Harris-Walz ticket

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6:30

Mind Your Business: Wet waste woes - hydrothermal...

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2024/08/07

Every business and organisation grapples with waste disposal, and a significant portion of that waste is often wet – food scraps, coffee grounds, and other organic materials. Disposing of this wet waste can be expensive and environmentally unfriendly. But what if there was a way to turn this trash into a treasure trove of clean energy and valuable resources? This is the revolutionary approach championed by a Singapore-based company at the forefront of sustainable waste management. To explore their

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14:04

Advancing Accountancy: Making The World Your Oyster...

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2024/08/07

Accountants have long been an indispensable fixture in the world of business, but their roles are evolving. Today's accountants are tasked with far more than just bookkeeping or managing payrolls. The role has expanded to encompass financial forensics, strategic insight and even risk advisory, among others. As part of efforts to nurture a diverse accountancy talent landscape, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants has introduced the Global Talent Programme which runs yearly. Curated

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5:05

Breakfast Bites: "Deal" friends vs "real" friends -...

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2024/08/06

The importance of having friends to help one navigate the journey of life cannot be emphasized enough. One particular study suggests that friendship accounts for almost 60 percent of the difference in happiness between individuals, no matter how introverted or extroverted they are. But there is a key distinction to be made between what some experts term "deal" versus "real" friends. Listen in to this Breakfast Bites episode to learn more! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

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8:25

Bigger Pic: Keppel REIT optimistic on rental...

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2024/08/06

Koh Wee Lih, CEO, Keppel REIT Management, discusses the bright spots in the first half of the year including the growth in rental reversions across the portfolio, as well as headwinds that include the impact of refinancing in a higher rate environment leading to higher borrowing costs. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:47

US Markets Wrap: Panic in the US Markets - Dow...

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2024/08/06

The Dow Jones Industrial Average just post its worst day in nearly two years, as worries over the health of the US economy sparked a global market sell-off. Both the blue-chip Dow and S&P 500 registered their biggest daily losses since September 2022. The latest moves come as fears of a US recession sparked a global market meltdown, following a disappointing July jobs report. Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist at MarketGauge Group shares her insights on all the key movements in the US markets

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9:41

Morning Shot: Kamala Harris is 'Brat'! How social...

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2024/08/06

Social media has also been abuzz with the increasing popularity of coconut trees, after a video showing Democratic Party’s presumptive candidate for the US Presidential Election Kamala Harris telling a story about her mother during a White House event in 2023, went viral. A slew of memes and hashtags like #kamalaisbrat and #bratsummer have also taken the internet by storm! That prompted Kamala Harris to overhaul her campaign's online presence by embracing the social media trend inspired by pop star

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9:17

Bigger Pic: When bad news is no longer good news

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2024/08/05

Charu Chanana, Head of FX Strategy and Global Market Strategist at Saxo discusses how the market narrative has turned with the latest US jobs data in the form of a weaker than expected set of non-farm payrolls. She examines how that's raising questions about a recession, as well as the implications for investors. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:05

Breakfast Bites: Red, yellow or green - how do you...

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2024/08/05

Traffic lights - we all have a love-hate relationship with our tri-coloured friends. Traffic light systems were invented with the objective of helping to regulate congestion - and ultimately improve safety - on the world's roads. But in some countries, that hasn't always been the case. Tune in to Breakfast Bites on International Traffic Light Day to find out more! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its

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8:13

Morning Shot: How effective will Indonesia's 'Golden...

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2024/08/05

Jakarta has officially launched a new long-term visa, which offers residency to wealthy investors, retirees and professionals with desired talents and skills. The five-year "Golden Visa" requires individual investors to set up a company worth US$2.5 million, while a 10-year visa requires a US$5 million investment. Following a trial last year, about 300 golden visas have been given out so far, with most of the applicants from China, the United States, Russia, Taiwan and Britain. The programme is

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9:03

Bigger Picture: Should you look beyond Magnificent 7...

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2024/08/02

Investors are seeking for shelter overnight, and it seems that there is little place to hide. We have a set of weaker-than-expected US economic data giving rise to hard landing fears. Plus, there was a sell-off in megacap tech stocks overnight, as treasury yields weaken across the board. Yeap Junrong spoke to Francyne Mu, Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst, Franklin Equity Group. Presented by Yeap Junrong Edited by Audrey SiekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:15

Breakfast Bites: A hot topic - is eating spicy food...

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2024/08/02

Are you a fan of spicy food? We here in Singapore generally like spicy foods of all kinds, and we don’t think that much when we tuck into all these spicy dishes. But now, questions have been raised on how good or bad spicy food is for us, after a well-loved South Korean instant noodle brand Buldak was banned in Denmark. Audrey did some research and gets to the bottom of whether or not it's good for us, and whether we should limit our spice intake. Presented by Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by

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