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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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9:26

Why It Matters: Snuffing out SEA's haze problem for...

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2023/04/11

Singapore experiences haze from time to time - often a result of the forest fires in Indonesia. One new ecological study has found that such fires could occur more in coming years with deforestation in the region intensifying. How will that affect businesses and people living in the region? And why is the problem not going away just yet? Author of the study - Frank Van Veen, Professor of Ecology & Conservation at the University of Exeter shares an inside perspective. [Find Us on Podcast

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11:25

How Singapore remains resilient in the face of the...

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2023/04/10

The aftermath of the banking crisis triggered by the Silicon Valley Bank has caused jitters in the world of venture funding. That SVB fallout follows some numbers from a recent report showing that the annual deal volume in Singapore dropped 11 percent year on year to 651 while the total deal value dipped 3 percent to US$11 billion. Is this a sign of things to come? Mohit Ralhan, Global CEO & Managing Partner of Singapore-based TIW Capital Group explains why Singapore will remain resilient in the

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8:38

Bigger Picture: Will MAS tighten policy for a 6th...

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2023/04/10

Charu Chanana, Market Strategist, Saxo Singapore, preview the week's key market agenda items including the monetary policy decision by MAS as well as the Q1 GDP advance estimates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:22

Mind Your Business: Secrets of Traveloka's Growth -...

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2023/04/10

In this episode of Mind Your Business with a C-Suite leader, LynLee Foo and Ryan speak with Caesar Indra, President of Traveloka, to get some inspiration to find out why the book "Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon" made an impact on his leadership approach. This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:42

Morning Shot: Can spray cooling revolutionise...

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2023/04/10

Local scientists from NTU recently developed a new cooling system that is set to cut the carbon footprint of data centres by a quarter. Project team-lead Associate Professor Wong Teck Neng from the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Nanyang Technological University Singapore shares his take on how significant this new invention is in Singapore’s broader push towards sustainability. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music |

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10:17

Why It Matters: How can we make our city more liveable?

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2023/04/06

Have you ever wondered what goes into ensuring Singapore’s residential towns are liveable, especially as needs and expectations evolve? Harvey Neo, Senior Fellow at the Singapore University of Technology and Design’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities shares his take on the importance behind master-planning as governments face increasing pressures from the influx of immigrants into urban cities. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon

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10:31

Morning Shot: What are the nuances behind the highly...

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2023/04/06

Beijing has condemned Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's ‘sneaky transit’ in the US to engage in a historic encounter with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which took place despite threats of retaliation from China. Ross Feingold, Director of Business Development, SafePro Group analyses the nuances behind that unprecedented meeting. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio [Contact Us] Presenter: Lynlee Foo Producer: Yeo Kai

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9:27

Bigger Picture: China focus - Entering Q2 of 2023,...

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2023/04/06

China has set this year's growth target at "around 5%", in a cautious forecast after the pandemic-hit economy posted one of its weakest expansions in decades. At the National People's Congress held in March, China says its focus for 2023 is the economy. But what exactly are they going to focus on and which sectors will be their priorities? In this episode of the Bigger Picture, Ryan Huang zooms in on everything China with Lance Noble, Head of China Reality Research at CLSA.See

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9:42

Morning Shot: Will Donald Trump still run for the...

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2023/04/05

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony criminal charges during a court hearing in New York. In a speech in Florida after his arraignment, Trump says his only crime is defending America and that his lawyers claim there is no case against him. Kevin Madden, Senior Partner at the Penta Group gives his analysis on how strong the case is against the 2024 White House contender. Highlights: 00:56 - Now that we know what charges Trump is up against, could you give us a sense of

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6:47

Bigger Picture: Is the US dollar's global hegemony...

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2023/04/05

The US Dollar Index (DXY) dropped to the fresh low since February late Tuesday, as softer US data joins downbeat fundamentals to weigh on the DXY. Is the dominance of the US dollar in global trade also facing a significant challenge with emerging global economies, such as China and India, stepping forward to trade in their own currencies? As the world's second largest economy, China has been steadily increasing the use of its currency in international transactions, with many countries, including

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10:10

Why are nearly 50% of customer service issues left...

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2023/04/05

If you’ve ever dreaded listening to on-hold music as you wait for your customer service agent, you’re not alone. According to a study by the Qualtrics XM Institute, Singaporeans find themselves spending more time waiting on customer service teams, with almost half of the respondents leaving with unresolved problems. Bruce Temkin, Head of Qualtrics XM Institute shares his insights on the matter and explains why empathy could be the missing factor in the business equation.See omnystudio.com/listener

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10:02

INSPIRING ENTREPRENEURS: Nurture of Nature?

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2023/04/05

Is being an entrepreneur a result of nurture or nature? And what does it take to be successful? In this special podcast series brought to you by Citi Commercial Bank in celebration of International Women’s Day we will speak to inspiring professionals who embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and champion the power of women in the working world. In this episode, Host, Rachel Kelly speaks to Shayna Teh, founder of Food Market Hub. Shayna is a female entrepreneur who stems from a family of

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9:02

Mind Your Business: How to grow your wealth with a...

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2023/04/04

Thinking of how to grow your money or wealth in this current economic climate and not sure how to? Well, owning a franchise business might be one good option for those with aspirations of starting a business, but don't have the time to manage one. On Mind Your Business, Lynlee Foo speaks with Gimo Ng, CEO, Beyond Fruit, on their run-on-its-own franchise business model, that allows busy professionals a chance to own a business, without the hassle of managing one. This podcast is produced and edited

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8:24

Bigger Picture: Higher oil prices & a further Fed...

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2023/04/04

OPEC+ made a surprising production cut to support “oil-market stability” – with adjustments taking effect in May and through the year. This is on top of previously announced cuts of 2 million barrels a day. How will oil prices move? And with the odds of recession rising, will the Fed further hike rates in the coming months? Willie Keng analyses all that with Abhilash Narayan, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Private Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:23

Do University rankings really matter?

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2023/04/04

Every year we hear about them. University rankings have formed the crux of any one student’s decision-making process. However, a number of prominent Universities have spoken out against such rankings, which cannot measure the multifaceted goals of higher education. So, do university rankings still matter for students in Singapore? Jason Tan, Associate Professor, Policy, Curriculum and Leadership at The National Institute of Education shares his expertise on whether we should really pay much

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11:27

Morning Shot: What does UK's accession to the CPTPP...

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2023/04/04

21 months - that’s how long it took for the UK to negotiate terms before striking the deal to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. British High Commissioner to Singapore, Kara Owen shares about that journey and the UK’s economic pivot to Asia. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio [Contact Us] Presenter: Lynlee Foo Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) See

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12:26

The Sweet Taste of Sustainability: Geneco's creative...

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2023/04/03

As Geneco celebrates its fifth anniversary, the leading electricity retailer is doubling down on its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. It is partnering with the National Park Board’s registered charity and IPC to support the Singapore Botanic Gardens Seed Bank, by contributing to their efforts to conserve the seeds of threatened plant species in Southeast Asia due to climate change and habitat loss. LynLee Foo finds out more about their collaboration and plans ahead

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9:17

Why is Singapore an "old friend" to China?

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2023/04/03

China concluded its first in-person Boao Forum since the COVID-19 outbreak last week. Coming on the back of that, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong who met China’s top leadership is calling for new ground rules so that global trade can continue without decoupling, in an increasingly divided world. So, how can countries achieve that fine balance? Dr Tan Khee Giap, Chairman of the Singapore National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation shares his perspective. See

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Bigger Picture: Markets were defiant in March, what's...

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2023/04/03

U.S. markets posted strong gains last Friday on the back of lower-than-expected inflation readings for February. How will this translate to movements in Asia when markets open today for a fresh week of trading? Willie Keng finds out more from Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, plus what else to look ahead this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Alibaba Split: Logistics arm, Cainiao, eyes 2023 IPO,...

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2023/03/31

Alibaba Group Holding’s logistics arm, Cainiao Network Technology, that is currently valued at more than $20 billion, has started preparations with banks for its Hong Kong initial public offering. This comes after the Chinese tech giant announced that it will split its empire into six business unites. Chinese tech stocks also jumped following the news. It seems very vibrant now and is the a sign of easing of China's tech crackdown? On Bigger Picture, Willie Keng finds out from Chong Ser Jing,

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