Eric Olander, Editor in Chief of the China-Global South Project joins the International News Review with “Saturday Mornings Show”hostGlenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys to discuss China's response to the US Tariffs, President Xi Jinping's Southeast Asian tour next week and his rising use of soft power, how Vietnam's government is caught in a tight spot caught between Beijing and Washington, and the Philippines arms race to protect its territory.

Eric Olander, Editor in Chief of&nbsp;the <a href="https://chinaglobalsouth.com/">China-Global South Project</a> joins the&nbsp;International News Review with&nbsp;&ldquo;Saturday Mornings Show&rdquo; <a href="https://www.glennvanzutphen.com">host</a> <a href="https://www.vanmediagroup.com">Glenn van Zutphen</a> and co-host Neil Humphreys to discuss China's response to the US Tariffs, President Xi Jinping's Southeast Asian tour next week and his rising use of soft power, how Vietnam's government is caught in a tight spot caught between Beijing and Washington, and the Philippines arms race to protect its territory.

Start your weekend right with Saturday Mornings for sharp commentary on the stories that matter — without losing the lighter side of the weekend. Informative, conversational, and always relevant — Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen, only on MONEY FM 89.3.

Start your weekend right with Saturday Mornings for sharp commentary on the stories that matter &mdash; without losing the lighter side of the weekend. Informative, conversational, and always relevant &mdash; Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen, only on MONEY FM 89.3.

Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and an interesting mix of guests. Weekly news commentary with international journalists, and tidbits on Singapore's most interesting places.

Saturday Mornings: International News Review China in Focus with Xi  touring SEA, soft power on the rise,  Australia just says no.

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s International News Review, Steve Okun  joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen to break down a week where Southeast Asia’s haze crisis collided with political theatre, energy geopolitics, and a very awkward moment in Washington.

Singapore has taken the unprecedented step of issuing legal notices to seven Indonesian companies linked to fires driving the toxic haze blanketing the island. It's a move allowed under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act and one that carries real diplomatic weight. 

Meanwhile, East Kalimantan governor Rudy Mas'ud is facing backlash for travelling to Singapore during the crisis, as fires continue to rage across Borneo. 

Malaysia, for its part, says it simply wants “a good chat,” with no plans for legal action underscoring ASEAN’s familiar struggle to act collectively.

Then to global energy politics, where Taiwan says it’s making progress on Alaska LNG, after President Trump declared the island would buy 30% of its output, a statement that sent markets scrambling and diplomats clarifying.

And finally, Washington’s newest headline: Katie Zacharia, the White House press secretary is out in record time. She admitted that she’s “not a lawyer,” after fielding legal questions she wasn’t prepared for. It sparked a debate about competence, communication, credibility, and what President Trump's vetting process for such an important role.

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s International News Review, <a href="https://www.apacadvisors.com/about">Steve Okun </a>&nbsp;joins <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/shows/glenn-van-zutphen-on-saturday-mornings/">Saturday Mornings Show&nbsp;</a><a href="https://WWW.VANMEDIAGROUP.COM">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> to break down a week where Southeast Asia&rsquo;s haze crisis collided with political theatre, energy geopolitics, and a very awkward moment in Washington.
Singapore has taken the unprecedented step of issuing legal notices to seven Indonesian companies linked to fires driving the toxic haze blanketing the island. It's a move allowed under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act and one that carries real diplomatic weight. 
Meanwhile, East Kalimantan governor Rudy Mas'ud is facing backlash for travelling to Singapore during the crisis, as fires continue to rage across Borneo.&nbsp;
Malaysia, for its part, says it simply wants &ldquo;a good chat,&rdquo; with no plans for legal action underscoring ASEAN&rsquo;s familiar struggle to act collectively.
Then to global energy politics, where Taiwan says it&rsquo;s making progress on Alaska LNG, after President Trump declared the island would buy 30% of its output, a statement that sent markets scrambling and diplomats clarifying.
And finally, Washington&rsquo;s newest headline: Katie Zacharia, the White House press secretary is out in record time. She admitted that she&rsquo;s &ldquo;not a lawyer,&rdquo; after fielding legal questions she wasn&rsquo;t prepared for. It sparked a debate about competence, communication, credibility, and what President Trump's vetting process for such an important role.

Saturday Mornings International News Review: Haze, Politics, LNG Power Play, and Press Secretary No More

🌍MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen talks with Maureen Fan, CEO and co‑founder of Baobab Studios about how the 10X Emmy‑winning, Oscar‑nominated powerhouse is redefining storytelling at the intersection of animation, gaming, and AI.

Maureen shares how Baobab blends top Hollywood creative talent (who were responsible for all four Madagascar movies, ANTZ, Moana, and other major franchises) with cutting‑edge machine learning to build immersive worlds for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. These audiences expect interactivity, emotional depth, and constant evolution.

We explore Maureen's leadership journey from overseeing 40% of Zynga’s revenue and helping take the company public, to building Baobab into one of the most influential studios in next‑gen entertainment. She breaks down the convergence of Hollywood and gaming, why AI is transforming narrative design, and why Singapore is emerging as a strategic hub for AI‑driven creativity.

🌍MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/shows/glenn-van-zutphen-on-saturday-mornings/">Saturday Mornings Show </a><a href="https://WWW.VANMEDIAGROUP.COM">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> talks with <a href="https://www.baobabstudios.com/about">Maureen Fan, CEO and co‑founder </a>of <a href="https://www.baobabstudios.com/">Baobab Studios</a> about how the 10X Emmy‑winning, Oscar‑nominated powerhouse is redefining storytelling at the intersection of animation, gaming, and AI.
Maureen shares how Baobab blends top Hollywood creative talent (who were responsible for all four Madagascar movies, ANTZ,&nbsp;Moana, and other major franchises) with cutting‑edge machine learning to build immersive worlds for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. These audiences expect interactivity, emotional depth, and constant evolution.
We explore Maureen's leadership journey from overseeing 40% of Zynga&rsquo;s revenue and helping take the company public, to building Baobab into one of the most influential studios in next‑gen entertainment. She breaks down the convergence of Hollywood and gaming, why AI is transforming narrative design, and why Singapore is emerging as a strategic hub for AI‑driven creativity.

Saturday Mornings: World Famous Baobab Studios - AI + Storytelling + Gaming Building the Future of Entertainment

🌍On this F1 Weekend in Singapore MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen talks with Kabir Anurag, the 19 year-old Singaporean Formula Regional racing driver and Alpine Academy talent.

This extraordinary young man shares what life is really like behind the paddock gates, on the race track at 300km/per hour, the brutal training, the dangers, and the sacrifices. We explore how young drivers navigate pressure, funding, performance expectations, and the mental resilience required to compete at the highest levels of junior formula racing.

He also reflects on what it means to represent Singapore in a sport where Southeast Asian drivers are still rare, and how the Alpine Academy is shaping the next generation of global motorsport talent.

🌍On this F1 Weekend in Singapore MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/shows/glenn-van-zutphen-on-saturday-mornings/">Saturday Mornings Show </a><a href="https://WWW.VANMEDIAGROUP.COM">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> talks with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kabir_anurag_/?hl=en">Kabir Anurag, the 19 year-old Singaporean Formula Regional racing driver </a>and <a href="https://www.alpinef1.com/">Alpine Academy</a> talent.
This extraordinary young man shares what life is really like behind the paddock gates, on the race track at 300km/per hour, the brutal training, the dangers, and the sacrifices. We explore how young drivers navigate pressure, funding, performance expectations, and the mental resilience required to compete at the highest levels of junior formula racing.
He also reflects on what it means to represent Singapore in a sport where Southeast Asian drivers are still rare, and how the Alpine Academy is shaping the next generation of global motorsport talent.

Saturday Mornings: International News Review China in Focus with Xi touring SEA, soft power on the rise, Australia just says no.

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