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- More money changers in Singapore facing closure as Covid-19 takes toll on industryAccording to a Monetary Authority of Singapore spokesman, since April last year, 37 money changers temporarily ceased their business, and five of them have since resumed operations, but twelve permanently closed. So what has money changers in Singapore done to survive this huge setback? Oli Mohamed, Secretary, Money Changer Association (Singapore) shares more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.14 min
- Weekly Wrap Up: Local Hiring Demand, SG Attractiveness & Taiwan Travel BubbleOn The Weekly Wrap Up, Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black Dot and Director For security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs gives his analysis on the biggest stories of the week including; MOM figures showing there were fewer retrenchments in 2020 than in previous recessionary years, the upcoming $940 million in Wage Credit Scheme payouts, which will be disbursed to more than 98,000 employers, and news of a potential travel bubble with Taiwan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.12 min
- Bigger Picture: Fed holds dovish line, raises outlookMitul Kotecha, senior emerging markets strategist, TD Securities discusses how the latest Fed messaging will help lift markets, as well as what to expect around bond yields and its impact on the USD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.9 min
- Travel Thursday: Malaysia’s tourism sector fighting hard to survive amidst Covid-19Covid-19 has deeply affected the tourism sector all over the world, and in an effort to help its tourism sector, Malaysia is banking on domestic "revenge tourists" to boost the battered leisure travel sector once it is safe to take holidays again. Edzuar Zar Bin Ayob Azari, Director, Singapore, Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board shares more on how much domestic tourism can help the sector, and when might Singaporeans be able to holiday in Malaysia once again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.16 min
- Colour forecasting: Why colour is a huge part of KitchenAid's legacy and business successKitchenAid has unveiled its annual Colour of the Year 2021 in Singapore, so what colour is it? And how big of an influence does the colour of a product have on their sales number? Evelyn Ler, General Manager, KitchenAid Asia shares more on the science behind colour forecasting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.16 min
- Companies to Watch: TencentBeijing authorities recently fined Tencent for making acquisitions without notifying authorities, saying the moves violate anti-monopoly rules. This fuelled a whopping US$62 billion wipe-out of the stock in two subsequent sessions. Brock Silvers, CIO, Kaiyuan Capital answers whether this just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to China’s campaign against the technology giant, or it could be saved from further scrutiny.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.9 min
- Bigger Picture: Markets trade cautiously ahead of FOMC meetingVasu Menon, Executive Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses how much the Federal Reserve will rock the boat on inflation expectations, as well as how investors should approach investing in US & China amid diverging policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.9 min
- Regional Roundup: Myanmar mourns its protester fatalitiesStraits Times’ Regional Correspondent, Leslie Lopez breaks down the latest on the ongoing situation in Myanmar, possible political cooperation in Malaysia, and how The Philippines is tackling a surge in Covid-19 cases this month, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.11 min
- How business leaders can lead their teams the right way through messy situationsThe Covid-19 pandemic has seen many business leaders being challenged to think out of the box just so they could get out from the many messy situations over the past year or so. Some have succeeded while a few sadly have not. Jenn Donahue, Founder, JL Donahue Engineering shares some of her most memorable moments when leading under pressure and how business leaders can lead their teams the right or correct way amidst hard times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.14 min
- Sustainable Singapore: Building ethically sustainable products and businessesSingapore-based consultancy Forest&Whale employs Design Thinking in their approach to environmental problem-solving. They design new products and systems, and work with other companies to build ethically sustainable businesses. Gustavo Maggio, Co-founder of Forest&Whale shares how they are encouraging businesses to reshape the way they think about incorporating sustainability into their core product and plan. If you want to find out more about Forest&Whale's approach to design thinking they're featured in the Viddsee Original documentary series 'Outside The Box' "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.12 min
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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 — it’s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let’s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.
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