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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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10:14

Bigger Picture: Keeping watch for BoJ and Fed surprises

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2023/03/10

Francis Tan, Senior Investment Strategist, UOB discusses if outgoing Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda is likely to shake the boat in his last meeting, and also what further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve will mean for stock markets this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:36

Why It Matters: Will the tobacco tax increase help to...

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2023/03/10

Cigarettes are now more expensive in Singapore after Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced that tobacco taxes will increase by 15 per cent during Budget 2023. The latest tax increase is expected to generate an additional S$100 million in revenue each year. But beyond providing a boost to the economy, will the tax increase help to lower the smoking prevalence in Singapore? Yvette van der Eijk, Assistant Professor, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, NUS explains why

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12:28

Morning Shot: Will Ukraine finally get enough...

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2023/03/09

Will Ukraine finally get extra help as the EU edges closer to a landmark move to send more ammunition to help its troops, amid major questions regarding funding and scale? Iwona Piórko, the European Union Ambassador to Singapore share her perspective. Ambassador also dives into details of the recently launched EU-Singapore Digital Partnership means for companies and sectors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:52

Mind Your Business: Building With Purpose -...

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2023/03/09

An eye-catching 60 metre tall building with a massive 3D projection screen that glows at night. We are referring to a vertical car vending machine or building - Ten Square at Selegie Road. It sits on the unique plot geometry and bustling intersection location that makes it a local landmark, just like Times Square in New York. Many careful thoughts have gone behind the design and concept of this second instalment of its owners - from the use of sustainable materials that can be fully illuminated, to

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9:33

Bigger Picture: Inflation lessons from the 70's

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2023/03/09

Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital discusses what policy makers today can learn from the era of double digit inflation woes during the 1970's and the mistakes that were made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:34

Why It Matters: Reasons behind Chip industry doubling...

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2023/03/08

Singapore is known to be a prominent financial and technology hub in the region. Still, when it comes to the semiconductor supply chain, the city-state has been dwarfed by its regional peers. But things may be changing. Walter Kuijpers, Partner, Advisory at KPMG in Singapore shares his insights on why big western chipmakers and related suppliers are moving to ramp up production here as they work to meet growth in demand in the medium to long term and spread their supply chain risks.See

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9:54

Bigger Picture: Do female investors fare better?

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2023/03/08

So Sin Ting, Chief Client Officer, Endowus discusses why some studies suggest that women can be better investors than men, and what are some of the values and traits to emulate to be successful investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:03

INSPIRING ENTREPRENEURS: Empowerment through education

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2023/03/08

“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world” These words by Nelson Mandela ring true this International Women’s day - the theme this year - ‘embracing equity’. In this episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs, Rachel Kelly speaks to Christy Wong, Co-Founder, Manabie about her entrepreneurial journey and the power of education. Inspiring Entrepreneurs series brought to you by Citi Commercial Bank in celebration of International Women’s Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:26

Why It Matters: Bigger push needed despite a rise in...

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2023/03/08

Women made up 36 per cent of all director appointments to the top 100 listed companies in Singapore, a record high in 2022. It’s the highest percentage since 2013 when such data was first collected. Stefanie Yuen Thio, Joint managing partner at boutique law firm TSMP Law Corp shares her insights on why there needs to be a bigger push for gender parity across top leadership roles in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:58

Morning Shot: Sussing out sustainability with...

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2023/03/08

Sustainability disclosures, enhancing coastal protection and flood management, as well as a push to boost food security - Singapore has key plans set in motion to push our little red dot closer to its ambitious 2030 Green Plan. Find out how the government is charting the city's sustainability journey with Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment who also shares personal anecdotes about the women heroes who inspired her along her leadership trek, in conjunction with International

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6:58

Bigger Picture: China sets a lower than expected 2023...

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2023/03/07

Ho Woei Chen, Economist, UOB discusses why China has set a growth goal at the lower end of the consensus expectations, and if there is any urgency for more stimulus measures especially for the property sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:54

Mind Your Business: Will you pass this English test...

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2023/03/07

On Mind Your Business SME every Tuesday, we speak with local SMEs in Singapore. In this episode, we look at how some of the recently announced policies, such as the ONE Pass and Global Investor Programme (GIP), will change or shape our immigration trends in 2023 and beyond. Lyn Lee Foo and Ryan Huang speak with Kay Cheong, Founder and Managing Director, The Immigration People - winner of the ‘Best Start-Up’ in the 2020 SME 100 Awards - to find out more. Ryan also did a little "English" test with

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7:24

Morning Shot: Will carbon emissions worsen in 2023?

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2023/03/07

Global nuclear watchdog International Energy Agency found that CO2 emissions rose by under one per cent in 2022. But energy experts warn that global energy-related emissions are still on an unsustainable growth trajectory. Rob Jackson, Professor of earth system science at Stanford University and Chairman of the Global Carbon Project provides his insight. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio [Contact Us] Presenters: Lynlee

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9:05

Why It Matters: How can we reduce pollution and use...

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2023/03/07

Plastic use in G20 countries is on course to nearly double by 2050 unless a comprehensive and legally binding global treaty to curb consumption is drawn up according to a new study by research group Back to Blue. Dr. David Broadstock, Senior Research Fellow, Energy Studies Institute, NUS shares his insights on what needs to be done to address this issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:37

Bigger Picture: Investors eyeing non-farm payrolls,...

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2023/03/06

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting discusses the various market event risks this week including whether non-farm payrolls will surprise on the upside again, Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifying on Capitol Hill, and China trade data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:31

Mind Your Business: Lean In and Lead - How Sheryl...

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2023/03/06

In line with International Women’s Week, we have our first female business leader in our weekly C-Suite conversation since the start of this new segment. Lyn Lee Foo and Ryan Huang speak with Dorothy Peng, Managing Director, Asia, R/GA - a brand, product and communications company, about her career, including becoming the youngest MD at 32 in the company. This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:35

Morning Shot: Next phase of China's economic...

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2023/03/06

The world is watching closely as China kicks off its annual "two sessions", which typically last between one and two weeks. This comes as the country is set to unveil its largest leadership reshuffle in a decade in the coming days. Victor Gao, Chair Professor, Soochow University and Director at the China National Association of International Studies shares his perspective on the Chinese leadership and its priorities. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts |

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8:17

Why It Matters: Reasons behind more foreigners...

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2023/03/05

According to data from analytics platform Handshakes, out of 63,801 new corporate entities formed here last year, 29 per cent were foreign-owned. Many Chinese companies have quietly registered in Singapore over the past 12 months in a bid to hedge against rising geopolitical risk as tensions between Beijing and Washington escalate. Xu Le, lecturer at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School’s Department of Strategy and Policy shares her insights on what makes Singapore such an

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8:21

Morning Shot: How much can damage proxy maps help...

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2023/03/03

Search and rescue work in disaster stricken regions has always been challenging. But did you know that the work of these aid workers can be eased with damage proxy maps? Associate Professor Yun Sang-Ho, Director at NTU Singapore’s Earth Observatory of Singapore & Remote Sensing Lab whose team created that within hours after the recent earthquakes hit Turkiye and Syria shares more with the Breakfast team. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify |

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12:44

Why It Matters: Minister Indranee Rajah shares how...

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2023/03/03

Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for National Development & Finance helps us join the dots behind Singapore’s urban planning and how that fits into the bigger picture of the city’s longer-term development goals. 1:36 - We saw robust discussion in Parliament at the National Development Ministry’s Committee of Supply debate. What stood out for you? 2:11 - One particular worry that came through from several MPs that they highlighted - is the market

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