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

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’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&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.

MONEY FM 89.3

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 with award-winning author Neil Humphreys.

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, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI)Senior Advisor, Charlie Brown, joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphento go deep into one of the world’s most dangerous geopolitical flashpoints: the Strait of Hormuz.

Brown explains why the latest US–Iran deal is wobbling, why Trump’s retreat on Hormuz tolls signals deeper strategic uncertainty, and how Iran continues to leverage the world’s most critical oil chokepoint to pressure global markets. Also why he believes this is just part of a global war on shipping and how seafarers and Asia at large are all suffering the fallout in this "new normal".

🌍On&nbsp;MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s International News Review, <a href="https://www.unitedagainstnucleariran.com/">United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI)</a> <a href="https://www.unitedagainstnucleariran.com/people/charlie-brown">Senior Advisor, Charlie Brown</a>, 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 go deep into one of the world&rsquo;s most dangerous geopolitical flashpoints: the Strait of Hormuz.
Brown explains why the latest US&ndash;Iran deal is wobbling, why Trump&rsquo;s retreat on Hormuz tolls signals deeper strategic uncertainty, and how Iran continues to leverage the world&rsquo;s most critical oil chokepoint to pressure global markets. Also why he believes this is just part of a global war on shipping and how seafarers and Asia at large are all suffering the fallout in this "new normal".

Saturday Mornings International News Review: The Strait of Hormuz Faultline, Seafarers and Asia Suffer the Consequences

🌍MoneyFM 89.3’s Home Brew segment, Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen speaks with HomeMatch Co-founder Mervin Foo about a problem that's tormenting many Singaporeans... bad building and renovation contractors and the ensuing nightmares. From disappearing contractors to unfinished homes and ballooning delays, renovation disputes have surged — with CASE reporting 1,300 complaints in 2021, nearly S$2 million in losses last year, and 97% involving non‑accredited firms.

Foo believes the industry’s trust problem is systemic and solvable. HomeMatch is Singapore’s first renovation‑matching platform built like a “dating app,” pairing homeowners with interior designers based not just on budget and style, but communication habits, personality, lifestyle, and family needs.

And the game‑changer: a S$1 million HomeMatch Protection Fund, contributed by renovation firms and HomeMatch itself, covering up to S$150,000 if a contractor collapses, disappears, or abandons a project. No escrow fees. No insurance add‑ons.

Mervin explains why traditional accreditation schemes aren’t enough, why scams keep happening, and how compatibility‑based matching reduces disputes before they begin.

🌍MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s Home Brew segment,&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> speaks with <a href="https://www.homematch.sg/">HomeMatch Co-founder Mervin Foo </a>about a problem that's tormenting many Singaporeans... bad building and renovation contractors and the ensuing&nbsp;nightmares. From disappearing contractors to unfinished homes and ballooning delays, renovation disputes have surged &mdash; with CASE reporting 1,300 complaints in 2021, nearly S$2 million in losses last year, and 97% involving non‑accredited firms.
Foo believes the industry&rsquo;s trust problem is systemic and solvable. HomeMatch is Singapore&rsquo;s first renovation‑matching platform built like a &ldquo;dating app,&rdquo; pairing homeowners with interior designers based not just on budget and style, but communication habits, personality, lifestyle, and family needs.
And the game‑changer: a S$1 million HomeMatch Protection Fund, contributed by renovation firms and HomeMatch itself, covering up to S$150,000 if a contractor collapses, disappears, or abandons a project. No escrow fees. No insurance add‑ons.
Mervin explains why traditional accreditation schemes aren&rsquo;t enough, why scams keep happening, and how compatibility‑based matching reduces disputes before they begin.

Saturday Mornings: HomeMatch Wants to Fix Singapore’s Most Stressful Industry

🌍MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen talks with Brotzeit Managing Director Carsten Kjeldmann about Brotzeit's 20th anniversary and the leadership lessons behind one of Singapore’s most enduring F&B brands.

Carsten’s journey spans 30 years across Europe and Asia, from restaurants and resorts to senior hospitality leadership. For two decades in Singapore, he’s balanced German culinary heritage with local tastes, building Brotzeit into a household name.

We explore the new 20th Anniversary Menu, available until 26 August, and how Brotzeit continues evolving while staying true to its roots. Carsten shares insights on talent development, operational discipline, and why hands‑on leadership still matters in a fast‑changing F&B landscape.

🌍MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s <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> talks with <a href="https://brotzeit.co/team/carsten-kjeldmann/">Brotzeit Managing Director Carsten Kjeldmann</a> about&nbsp;<a href="https://brotzeit.co/">Brotzeit's 20th anniversary</a> and&nbsp;the leadership lessons behind one of Singapore&rsquo;s most enduring F&amp;B brands.
Carsten&rsquo;s journey spans 30 years across Europe and Asia, from restaurants and resorts to senior hospitality leadership. For two decades in Singapore, he&rsquo;s balanced German culinary heritage with local tastes, building Brotzeit into a household name.
We explore the new 20th Anniversary Menu, available until 26 August, and how Brotzeit continues evolving while staying true to its roots. Carsten shares insights on talent development, operational discipline, and why hands‑on leadership still matters in a fast‑changing F&amp;B landscape.

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