China has set a 4.5 to 5 percent growth target at this year’s National People’s Congress, signaling a more pragmatic approach as the world’s second largest economy grapples with weak demand, property stress and deflationary pressures. At the same time, escalating tensions around Iran are raising questions about energy security, trade routes and the broader balance of power between China and the United States. Alicia García-Herrero, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis CIB, shares what the latest policy signals from Beijing mean for growth, markets and China’s role in an increasingly uncertain global economy.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

China has set a 4.5 to 5 percent growth target at this year&rsquo;s National People&rsquo;s Congress, signaling a more pragmatic approach as the world&rsquo;s second largest economy grapples with weak demand, property stress and deflationary pressures. At the same time, escalating tensions around Iran are raising questions about energy security, trade routes and the broader balance of power between China and the United States. Alicia Garc&iacute;a-Herrero, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis CIB, shares what the latest policy signals from Beijing mean for growth, markets and China&rsquo;s role in an increasingly uncertain global economy.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; 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&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.