Vishnu Varathan, Head of Macro Research, Asia ex-Japan, Mizuho Securities (Singapore), discusses what a potential Venezuelan regime change could mean for global oil markets; impacts to geopolitical dynamics for the rest of LatAm as well as China, Russia and Iran; the role Saudi Arabia and OPEC may play in calibrating oil supply; and why these developments may provide the USD a marginal petrodollar boost.

Produced & Presented by: Emaad Akhtar

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We unpack the fallout from the dramatic capture of Venezuela’s president and what it means for markets around the world — and here at home in Singapore.

From oil price dynamics and commodity safe havens, to China’s strategic interests and the implications for regional equities, long-time economist and advisor Song Seng Wun breaks down the key issues for investors, businesses and Singapore’s economic outlook. 

Produced and presented by Audrey Siek

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As markets open for the first working day of 2026, Nvidia sits at the centre of the global AI story. From surging demand for its H200 chips and fresh talks with TSMC to rising orders from Chinese tech firms and growing debate around valuation, the company has become a barometer for confidence in artificial intelligence spending.

Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack the latest headlines surrounding NVIDIA, explain why supply constraints now matter as much as demand, and explore what Nvidia’s performance could signal for tech, markets and investor sentiment in the year ahead.

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Why choose copper, and why choose Singapore, for a heritage brand’s first global step?

Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Gao Haotian, Managing Director, ZenBron Singapore to explore ZenBron’s business strategy, the appeal of design-led heritage objects, and the operational realities of bringing intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship to a new market ahead of Chinese New Year.

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With Singapore set to increase its retirement age to 64 by July this year, more older adults are expected to remain active in the workforce for longer, raising important questions about skills, adaptability, and inclusion.

On this episode of Morning Shot, we speak with Tan Wee Liang, Generative AI Alumni, Vertical Institute, who upskilled in generative AI not just for himself, but to better support the seniors he teaches. He shares why access to technology alone isn’t enough, how intergenerational learning can shift mindsets on both sides, and what it really takes to keep older individuals confident, capable, and relevant in an increasingly digital workplace.

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You hope you’ll never need it — but when life throws a curveball, an emergency fund can make all the difference. 

In this episode, we break down what an emergency fund really is, how much you should have, where to keep it, and how to build one even if money feels tight. 

 

Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Trisha Yeong

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Geopolitical risk is back in focus for oil markets, following dramatic developments in Venezuela and fresh comments from Donald Trump on the country’s future and its oil resources.

On Companies to Watch, Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar look at how Chevron, the only major U.S. oil producer still operating in Venezuela, has responded so far, why its shares have moved, and what this means for investors.

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The Workers’ Party has confirmed it is following up on a request by cadre members to convene a special cadre members’ conference, a rarely used mechanism provided for under the party’s rules. The development comes after WP chief Pritam Singh’s conviction for lying to Parliament’s Committee of Privileges was upheld by the High Court, and ahead of a scheduled parliamentary discussion on leadership implications this month.

On this episode of Morning Shot, Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law at Singapore Management University, explains what a special cadre members’ conference is, how such meetings are triggered, and how internal party processes fit within Singapore’s wider political system.

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Wall Street has returned from the holidays with renewed momentum, pushing major indices to fresh highs even as manufacturing data weakens. Energy stocks are leading the charge following geopolitical developments in Venezuela, while investors weigh the implications for inflation, rates, and global supply.

Dan Koh speaks with José Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, about what’s really driving these new market highs, where energy markets could go next, how to read China’s slowing service sector, and the key investing themes to watch as 2026 comes into focus.

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Here's something I bet you don't pay much attention to on a day-to-day basis. Here are a couple of clues - they are used in some notarization processes and known to be unique to each individual.

If you haven't guessed already - we're talking about fingerprints!

Emaad and Audrey reveal some fun facts about our mysterious friends!

 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek

Produced by Emaad Akhtar

Edited by Trisha Yeong

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