Zara Lightowler, Associate Partner, Bain & Company, dissects a report co-compiled by Bain, Meta and DSG Consumer Partners on consumer growth trends in Southeast Asia. These include the emergence of a hierarchy of needs versus wants; the importance of the Gen Z and Solo Economy consumer segments; 'insurgent disruptors' or business models responsible for driving over US$50 billion of revenue in the region; and the digital behaviour of consumers across generations.





Presented by Emaad Akhtar

Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Zara Lightowler, Associate Partner, Bain &amp; Company, dissects a report co-compiled by Bain, Meta and DSG Consumer Partners on consumer growth trends in Southeast Asia. These include the emergence of a hierarchy of needs versus wants; the importance of the Gen Z and Solo Economy consumer segments; 'insurgent disruptors' or business models responsible for driving over US$50 billion of revenue in the region; and the digital behaviour of consumers across generations.
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Presented by Emaad Akhtar
Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">eakhtar@sph.com.sg</a>)

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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.