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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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9:20

Why It Matters: The impact of Singapore's wealth taxes

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/17

In his Budget 2023 speech, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong continued his approach to wealth taxes, increasing buyer’s stamp duty (BSD) for higher-value properties and further taxing luxury cars. Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Real Estate and Economics at NUS Business School explains how taxes on the wealthy will benefit the wider community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:03

Morning Shot: Are Budget 2023 parent support measures...

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/16

Budget 2023 focused largely on strengthening Singapore's social compact, with a slew of new support measures targeted at parents. But are they bold enough? Louis Ng, Member of Parliament of Nee Soon GRC who's also a father of three shares his take. [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) [More Podcast from MoneyFM89.3] Breakfast with Lynlee

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9:50

Bigger Picture: Budget 2023 market winners & losers

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2023/02/16

Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan, discusses which sectors will benefit from the handouts from Budget 2023 the most, and conversely who the losers are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:47

Mind Your Business: Why aren’t there more commercial...

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/16

Seemingly muted green measures in Budget 2023, despite the global push to get businesses and individuals to go green. Allan Lim, Founder and Chairman, ComCrop shares an inside look on challenges faced by enterprises in the green space and additional support the sector needs to push ahead. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio [Contact Us] Presenters: Lynlee Foo Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) [More Podcast

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7:58

Morning Shot: Key pain points missed in Budget 2023

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/16

With the global economy facing uncertain headwinds, retailers are expecting consumers to tighten their purse strings in the coming months. But are the new Budget measures such as enhanced tax deductions and new cash payouts to support innovation by firms enough to keep a positive momentum going? Terence Yow, Chairperson, Singapore Tenants United For Fairness and Managing Director, Enviably Me Group gives insight into pain points faced by the retail, F&B, and service sectors. [Find Us on

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9:05

Why I pay for the funerals of strangers

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/16

Giving back voluntarily certainly strengthens the spirit of community and fellowship, in addition to the impact that such acts can make on society. Anson Ng, The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2022, joins us to explain why he's made it his life’s mission to help strangers in need.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:45

Post-Budget Roundtable: What's missing from your 2023...

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2023/02/15

The Breakfast show gets an in-depth assessment of Budget 2023 and what's missing from analysts' wishlists. Panelists: Chiu Wu Hong, Partner, Head of Enterprise, Tax, KPMG Singapore Alvin Liew, Senior Economist, UOB Dr Gillian Koh, Deputy Director (Research), Institute of Policy Studies Ryan Chioh, Deputy President, Singapore Manufacturing Federation & Managing Director, FarEastFlora.com [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music |

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7:44

Bigger Picture: Tough year ahead, but turnaround...

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2023/02/15

Christopher Wong, South East Asia Portfolio Strategist, at Fidelity International discusses why he sees light at the end of the tunnel in the later half of the year, even as companies enter 2023, with higher prices and higher interest rates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:41

Bigger Picture: DBS Q4 net profit up 69%, announces...

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/14

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist, IG discusses if the upside in Net Interest Margins has already been priced in, with DBS guiding for peak NIMs of 2.25% (from current levels of 2.05%), alongside a warning of potential downside risk from outflows to Treasury bills, a stronger Singapore dollar and higher treasury market funding costs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:05

Mind Your Business: Can Budget 2023 ensure that...

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/14

On Mind Your Business and ahead of Budget 2023 in the afternoon, we zoom in on sustainability - from green funding and financing, green bond and tax policies, green buildings, green infrastructure for our roads to green talent. Rachel Kelly and Ryan Huang are joined in the studio by Mark Addy, Partner, Energy & Natural Resources, KPMG Singapore to talk about how Singapore and the rest of the world will have to address the energy trilemma – security, affordability and sustainability in their

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10:30

Morning Shot: Turkey earthquake rescuers find...

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/14

Emergency teams are finding miracle survivors, but chances of locating survivors are shrinking as the clocks tick. That’s the stark reality Turkey and Syria are facing after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake ravaged both countries early last week. Death toll has since topped 36,000. Benjamin William, Secretary General & CEO of the Singapore Red Cross shares first-hand accounts of what aid groups are facing on-the-ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:20

Why It Matters: Where to get last-minute roses on...

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2023/02/14

Flower Addict is an award-winning online florist in Singapore that provides stylish flower arrangements and gifts, with a simple aim to ‘Make Life Beautiful’. Founded in 2017, Flower Addict responds to personal requirements for floral deliveries. Adrian Abraham and Lynlee Foo speak to Kerry James, Co-Founder, Flower Addict about how we can make this Valentine’s Day, the best one yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:22

Bigger Picture: S'pore Q4 GDP slows to 2.1%

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/13

Barnabas Gan, Senior Economist, RHB discusses the drag on economic growth from the manufacturing sector, as Q4 GDP came in a tad below 2.2% flash estimates. He also shares what he hopes to see from Budget 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:47

Mind Your Business: Could the move to 9% GST be delayed?

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/13

Singaporeans have been waiting eagerly to see what goodies Finance Minister Lawrence Wong is putting forth in the Singapore Budget this year, which also coincides with Valentine's Day. With headwinds expected on the global macroeconomic front, Alvin Liew, Senior Economist, UOB shares his take on the likelihood of a delay in 2024’s GST hike to 9%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:13

Morning Shot: More intervention needed to address...

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/13

Forward Singapore is at its midway point, and feedback collected through the the initiative's dialogues will be taken into account as the government updates its policies. Some of those plans are set to be shared at the upcoming Singapore Budget. Dr Mathew Mathews, Head, IPS Social Lab shares his take on why a strong social compact is crucial to Singapore and gaps that need to be addressed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:05

Why It Matters: Spreading love within the local...

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/13

Project Refresh aims to improve the living environment of seniors and low-income families within the North East District through a series of refurbishment works, including painting, cleaning and decluttering. Organised by the North East Community Development Council (NECDC), the 19th edition of Project Refresh goes beyond a commercialised holiday to redefine love and uplift the community. Mr. Desmond Choo, Mayor of North East District and Advisor to Tampines Grassroots Organisations & Member of

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5:50

Bigger Picture: S'pore bank earnings Q4 preview

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/10

Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Research at Maybank Investment Banking Group, Singapore previews how much upside has been priced into Singapore bank earnings in the fourth quarter, and what to expect from net interest margins amid expectations of a slower pace of rate hikes by the Fed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:01

Mind Your Business: LIVE demo of a ChatGPT generated...

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/10

A.I. is eating the world. From the way it is transforming existing industries to the way it is creating entirely new ones. And the buzzword this whole week : ChatGPT, the latest A.I. bot in town that has prompted rival companies Google and China's Baidu to announce their own versions. Even if you aren't into artificial intelligence, you'd have to listen to this interview that compared questions generated by the bot and a human being. Join Rachel Kelly and Lyn-Lee Foo on Mind Your Business as they

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12:19

Morning Shot: 2023 might not be as rosy but bright...

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/10

A strong showing on the economic front, with Singapore attracting a record $22.5 billion in fixed asset investments last year despite global headwinds. But with a slew of macroeconomic uncertainties and competition on the rise, will the year ahead be just as rosy? Jillian Lim, Executive Vice President, Economic Development Board with a closer look. Produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:30

Why it Matters: SGX IPO pipeline expected to warm up

Let"s Talk, Singapore ·

2023/02/09

SGX reported a 30.1 per cent increase in net profit to S$284.6 million for the first half of FY2023. Breakfast Anchor, Rachel Kelly, sits down with Ng Yao Loong, Chief Financial Officer, Singapore Exchange to discuss the bourses latest results, IPO pipeline, SPACs, strategy, and the evolving investment market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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