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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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8:12

Morning Shot: Open for business: Baltimore shipping...

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2024/06/20

The 700-foot-wide section of the Patapsco River where the Dali slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge is open for business. Following the incident, the clean-up operation took more than 2,000 people working for nearly 11 weeks. Temporary channels were opened to vessel traffic, though none of them were as deep nor as wide as the Federal Channel. Prior to the incident, the Port of Baltimore was essential to the regional economy and the national supply chain, and the I-695 corridor, of which the

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12:20

Mind Your Business: Is co-working the solution for...

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2024/06/20

Downsizing + Flexible Work Arrangement equals office shakeup? Singapore's office spaces are undergoing a transformation. Co-working spaces are emerging as a solution. But what do employees REALLY want in a workspace? We speak with Shirlene Sim, Vice President and Head of JustCo Singapore to explore the future of work in Singapore! Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special

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9:11

Breakfast Special: Lessons from responding to a...

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2024/06/20

On 20th June every year - as designated by the UN as World Refugee Day - the world celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. In line with this year's theme, "Solidarity with Refugees", the World Health Organisation is putting emphasis on the importance of building inclusive health systems and ensuring equitable care for refugees worldwide. UNHCR estimates that by mid-2023, over 110 million individuals worldwide

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5:40

Breakfast Bites: Busting health myths - Do you...

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2024/06/20

Have you ever seen someone drop a piece of food, pick it straight back up, invoke the '5-second rule', and then eat it? Well, doctors say bacteria doesn't need any time to get to it, so... don't do it! Audrey and Ryan discuss other health myths you may believe in: does sleeping with your hair wet actually cause colds? Does cracking your joints cause arthritis? Find out! Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented

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9:17

Bigger Pic: How concerned should investors be about...

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2024/06/19

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank, discusses whether investors should be worried about the volatility in European markets amid EU-China trade tensions and snap elections in France. He also explores if it's too late for investors to jump onboard Nvidia which has broken new highs and is now the most valuable company in the world by market capitalization.Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:28

Morning Shot: China-Australia ties back on track

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2024/06/19

Ties between China and Australia are on the mend. This comes as Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hold candid talks as part of Premier Li’s four-day visit to Australia. Premier Li is the most senior Beijing official to visit the country in seven years. During those talks, Prime Minister Albanese had stressed the importance of promoting regional balance while China announced that it would include Australia in its visa waiver programme. China has also offered new

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12:23

Mind Your Business: How urban agronomists are saying...

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2024/06/19

Imagine a Singapore where fresh, locally-grown food flourishes despite limited land space. This ambitious vision is fueled by the "30 by 30" goal – producing 30% of the nation's nutritional needs locally by 2030. But this goal demands innovation. We look at urban farming & high-tech solutions with how NTUC's WSQ Urban Agronomist Course equips future farmers, partnering with Netatech's expertise for a sustainable food future. Here's the insightful conversation with David Tan, founder and CEO,

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5:54

Breakfast Bites: Champagne to celebrate? It's all...

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2024/06/19

As Audrey recounts her trip to wine country in Italy, she learned some interesting facts about all things wine -- red, white, rose, and sparkling. With red wines dominating global consumption overall, it's interesting to see that it's picked up popularity in China: with Statista reporting around 80 percent of all the wine consumed there are red! Audrey and Ryan chat about whether a glass of red wine every night can reduce the risk of heart disease (is this true or not??), and why Champagne has

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9:20

Bigger Pic: High client sentiment for Gamestop, Nvidia

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2024/06/18

Kurt Mayell, Head of CMC Markets Singapore discusses how investors are positioning themselves around two of the most talked about stocks in recent days. He also outlines how EU-China trade tensions are potentially going to be a bigger market catalyst. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:22

Breakfast Bites: Does plant-based "fake" meat have a...

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2024/06/18

Today is Sustainable Gastronomy Day! The UN marks this special day every June 18th, and this day was established to draw the world’s attention to the role food can play to help our environment. One big way to help the environment through food is cutting down on meat, and turning to plant-based diets. Research shows they are up to 120 times more carbon efficient than meat products. Audrey and Ryan talk about the impact going plant-based has on our planet earth, and how they find the taste of these

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8:05

Mind Your Business: Forget "Don't play with your...

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2024/06/18

Craving a fun and interactive way to enjoy your favourite comfort food? Well, you can head to Singapore's first-ever self-serve instant noodle playground! It boasts a massive selection of over 70 international flavours and lets you customise your bowl with a variety of toppings. What's the inspiration behind this innovative concept? Find out as we speak with one of the founders, Clement Ho, Co-Founder of Slurp Mee, shares all the juicy details! Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and

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9:19

Morning Shot: Women rising to the highest echelons of...

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2024/06/18

History was made recently as two women made it to the highest echelons of power in the political world. Halla Tómasdóttir in Iceland and Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico, were elected president. Despite a growth in democracies around the world, only 26 countries are led by women and over a third of UN member states have never had a woman head of state. What does the leadership playbook look like for female political leaders moving forward, and how important are women in the fight against climate

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8:16

Bigger Picture: What does 1 rate cut mean for Asian...

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2024/06/14

Federal Reserve officials penciled in just one interest-rate cut this year, and may forecast moderate cuts for 2025. This reinforces policymakers’ calls to keep borrowing costs high for longer to suppress inflation.What does this mean for Asian fixed income markets, and what's the impact on Asian currencies? Low Guan Yi, Head of Fixed Income, Asia Pacific, M&G Investments shares more insights. Presented by Willie Keng Produced and edited by Audrey SiekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:23

Breakfast Bites: Can you donate your own blood to......

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2024/06/14

It is World Blood Donor Day today - the UN celebrates this day every year on 14 June to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood and to raise awareness of those who need blood. Audrey quizzes Willie Keng on some facts about blood donation, like how many lives you can save with 1 donation, and how much blood we use in Singapore every day. Presented by Audrey Siek and Willie Keng Produced & Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented

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11:19

Mind Your Business: What does the future hold for...

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2024/06/14

Singapore's Smart Nation initiative has been the envy of the world, aiming to create a digital paradise for its citizens. A recent Adobe report confirms this progress, placing Singapore in the top 3 for utilising technology in government services. But hold on – the report also revealed some hidden hiccups, particularly in digital equity and website performance. To untangle this web of findings and chart a course for a truly inclusive digital future, we speak with Simon Dale, Vice President of Asia

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7:05

US Markets Wrap: Clue on rate cuts later in 2024?

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2024/06/13

The FOMC maintained the target range for the fed funds rate at 5.25% - 5.50% at the conclusion of the June meeting, while continuing to stress that rate cuts will remain elusive until policymakers have gained sufficient confidence that inflation is on a path to return towards the 2% target, despite today's cooler-than-expected CPI.Fed Chair Jerome Powell says it’s too soon to tell if Fed policy is ‘sufficiently restrictive’ and that the recent strong jobs data might be slightly “overstated,”

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11:16

Mind Your Business: How does this glove reduce hand...

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2024/06/13

Millions grapple with shaky hands, making everyday tasks a battle. Dr Faii Ong, Founder & CEO, GyroGear joins us in this health-tech feature on Mind Your Business, as we explore its groundbreaking health tech solutions designed to empower one with a steadier grip on life. We look into their innovations that restore independence and dignity, one hand tremor at a time. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business,

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Breakfast Bites: Is Tiktok the new LinkedIn? More...

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2024/06/13

Singapore employers are now turning to Tiktok to try to attract Gen Z and younger workers! From smaller companies like ice cream shops to even big firms like Singtel, more recruiters say they find lots of social media savvy hires on the platform; so these companies consider it a great channel to engage talent. Plus, those looking for jobs have also turned to the app to upload video CVs, and they've worked for many! Audrey shares more data on how social media has become a hotbed for those looking

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11:40

Morning Shot: A growing culture of micro-giving &...

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2024/06/13

Have you recently volunteered your time or donated money to a good cause? The volunteering rate in Singapore increased from 22 per cent in 2021 to 30 per cent in 2023, while the donation rate held steady at 62 per cent. According to the latest study by National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), the “robust recovery” in the volunteering rate is likely due to the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, as it recovered to pre-pandemic levels. However, median donation and hours volunteered on average

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7:50

Bigger Pic: Emerging markets outlook post-India...

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2024/06/12

Mitul Kotecha, Head of Asia FX and Rates Strategy, Barclays discusses how investors should position themselves around India and the wider emerging markets, as uncertainty rises following the surprisingly narrow win by the ruling party. He also looks ahead to the FOMC meeting to analyze what has been priced in.Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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