🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s International News Review, Steve Okun joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen in the studio to break down a dramatic 48 hours in global security and US politics.

Starting in Washington, where the US House has delivered a rare bipartisan rebuke to President Trump, voting to halt the Iran war. It signals deep discomfort in Congress over the administration’s military strategy. Steve explains what this means for Trump’s foreign policy, the limits of presidential war powers, and how this reshapes America’s posture in the Middle East. 

The courts also ruled against Trump in several other key decisions prompting some to say the US checks and balances guardrails are finally kicking in. But Steve doesn't think so.

Then we turn to the FIFA World Cup and how politics and price gouging threaten the matches in Mexico, the US, and Canada.

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s International News Review,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apacadvisors.com/about">Steve Okun </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> in the studio to break down a dramatic 48 hours in global security and US politics.
Starting in Washington, where the US House has delivered a rare bipartisan rebuke to President Trump, voting to halt the Iran war. It signals deep discomfort in Congress over the administration&rsquo;s military strategy. Steve explains what this means for Trump&rsquo;s foreign policy, the limits of presidential war powers, and how this reshapes America&rsquo;s posture in the Middle East. 
The courts also ruled against Trump in several other key decisions prompting some to say the US checks and balances guardrails are finally kicking in. But Steve doesn't think so.
Then we turn to the FIFA World Cup and how politics and price gouging threaten the matches in Mexico, the US, and Canada.

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 with award-winning author Neil Humphreys.

Saturday Mornings International News Review: Congress and the Courts Rebuke Trump and The World Cup Ticket Gouge

MoneyFM 89.3 Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen  explores the profound spiritual meaning behind Vesak Day, the most sacred holiday in Buddhism. 

Joining Glenn is Venerable Dr. Chuan Sheng, Vice‑Rector and Associate Professor at the Buddhist College of Singapore — a Harvard‑trained historian and ordained monk.

Vesak commemorates three monumental moments in the Buddha’s life: his birth, his enlightenment, and his passing into Nirvana. But beyond the rituals lies a deeper message — one of compassion, mindfulness, and the end of suffering.

We explore the significance of: 

🌸 Wisdom & Peace — honouring the Buddha’s teachings of loving‑kindness. 

🪷 Accumulating Merit — why acts of generosity multiply on this day. 

💧 Bathing the Buddha — a symbolic cleansing of one’s own mind. 

🙏 Three‑Step, One‑Bow — a ritual of humility and mindfulness practiced at monasteries across Singapore.

Venerable Chuan Sheng also shares how Vesak invites Buddhists to reflect, let go of attachments, and strive toward a more harmonious existence.

MoneyFM 89.3 <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/shows/saturday-mornings-with-glenn-van-zutphen/">Saturday Mornings Show </a><a href="https://WWW.glennvanzutphen.com">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> &nbsp;explores the profound spiritual meaning behind Vesak Day, the most sacred holiday in Buddhism. 
Joining Glenn is Venerable Dr. Chuan Sheng, Vice‑Rector and Associate Professor at the Buddhist College of Singapore &mdash; a Harvard‑trained historian and ordained monk.
Vesak commemorates three monumental moments in the Buddha&rsquo;s life: his birth, his enlightenment, and his passing into Nirvana. But beyond the rituals lies a deeper message &mdash; one of compassion, mindfulness, and the end of suffering.
We explore the significance of: 
🌸 Wisdom &amp; Peace &mdash; honouring the Buddha&rsquo;s teachings of loving‑kindness. 
🪷 Accumulating Merit &mdash; why acts of generosity multiply on this day. 
💧 Bathing the Buddha &mdash; a symbolic cleansing of one&rsquo;s own mind. 
🙏 Three‑Step, One‑Bow &mdash; a ritual of humility and mindfulness practiced at monasteries across Singapore.
Venerable Chuan Sheng also shares how Vesak invites Buddhists to reflect, let go of attachments, and strive toward a more harmonious existence.

Saturday Mornings: Birth, Enlightenment, Nirvana: The Meaning of Vesak Day with Venerable Dr. Chuan Sheng

MoneyFM 89.3 Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen celebrates the long‑awaited reopening of the Malay Heritage Centreon this week'sSingapore Home Brew. Now refreshed, reimagined, and ready to welcome a new generation of visitors. Joining Glenn in the studio is Hafiz Shariff, General Manager of MHC, to take us inside the transformation.

The revamped Centre features six refreshed galleries, new visitor facilities, and a powerful new narrative: Dari Rantau Ke Rumah (From the Region to Home) — tracing the evolution of Malay identities from the 19th century to today. Visitors will encounter a wider cast of pioneers, deeper representation of Malay sub‑ethnic groups, and a renewed focus on the contributions of Malay women in education, literature, and the arts.

The refresh also includes five commissioned artworks by emerging and established Malay artists, weaving contemporary expression into historical storytelling.

We explore MHC’s role as the cultural heart of Kampong Gelam, its vision to be the nexus of the Malay community, and the June holiday programmes — from treasure hunts to scent‑making workshops — designed to bring families together. Admission is free for everyone — Singaporeans, PRs, tourists — until 28 June.

MoneyFM 89.3 <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/shows/saturday-mornings-with-glenn-van-zutphen/">Saturday Mornings Show </a><a href="https://WWW.glennvanzutphen.com">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> celebrates the long‑awaited reopening of the <a href="https://www.malayheritage.gov.sg/">Malay Heritage Centre </a>on this week's Singapore Home Brew. Now refreshed, reimagined, and ready to welcome a new generation of visitors. Joining Glenn in the studio is Hafiz Shariff, General Manager of MHC, to take us inside the transformation.
The revamped Centre features six refreshed galleries, new visitor facilities, and a powerful new narrative: Dari Rantau Ke Rumah (From the Region to Home) &mdash; tracing the evolution of Malay identities from the 19th century to today. Visitors will encounter a wider cast of pioneers, deeper representation of Malay sub‑ethnic groups, and a renewed focus on the contributions of Malay women in education, literature, and the arts.
The refresh also includes five commissioned artworks by emerging and established Malay artists, weaving contemporary expression into historical storytelling.
We explore MHC&rsquo;s role as the cultural heart of Kampong Gelam, its vision to be the nexus of the Malay community, and the June holiday programmes &mdash; from treasure hunts to scent‑making workshops &mdash; designed to bring families together. Admission is free for everyone &mdash; Singaporeans, PRs, tourists &mdash; until 28 June.

Saturday Mornings: A New Story for a New Generation... Inside the Revamped Malay Heritage Centre

MoneyFM 89.3 Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphenin the Leaders in Action segment, spotlights a powerful partnership tackling one of the most urgent human rights issues in Asia: the fight against violence and exploitation. Joining Glenn are Rae Lee, Executive Director of International Justice Mission (IJM) Singapore & Southeast Asia, and Raj Singh, CEO of Coco Veda.

For 25 years, IJM has worked with governments around the world to rescue victims, prosecute offenders, strengthen justice systems, and restore survivors to safety. Their mission is bold: rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We explore IJM’s work across the region — from combating online sexual exploitation of children in the Philippines to fighting forced labour in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Indonesia.

Coco Veda’s partnership with IJM is rooted in shared values: dignity, ethical impact, and community empowerment. Through their LiveWell initiative, Coco Veda is donating 30% of proceeds from selected wellness gift sets to support IJM’s work — turning everyday consumer choices into meaningful protection for vulnerable children.

We discuss the four pillars of IJM’s protection model, the scale of the problem, and the simple actions individuals and businesses can take to help.

Correction: Our interviewee referred to 'nearly 500 million' children were trafficked or exploited to produce child sexual exploitation materials in the Philippines in 2022. 
The correct figure is about 500,000 children. 
We apologise for the error and have corrected the record. This remains a deeply concerning issue that underscores the urgent need for collective action to protect children from online sexual exploitation. 
To support, please check out : https://cocoveda.sg/livewell/coco-veda-livewell-x-ijm-singapore/"

MoneyFM 89.3 <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/shows/saturday-mornings-with-glenn-van-zutphen/">Saturday Mornings Show </a><a href="https://WWW.glennvanzutphen.com">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> in the&nbsp;Leaders in Action segment, spotlights a powerful partnership tackling one of the most urgent human rights issues in Asia: the fight against violence and exploitation. Joining Glenn are Rae Lee, Executive Director of <a href="https://www.ijm.org/">International Justice Mission</a> (IJM) Singapore &amp; Southeast Asia, and Raj Singh, CEO of <a href="https://cocoveda.sg/">Coco Veda</a>.
For 25 years, IJM has worked with governments around the world to rescue victims, prosecute offenders, strengthen justice systems, and restore survivors to safety. Their mission is bold: rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
We explore IJM&rsquo;s work across the region &mdash; from combating online sexual exploitation of children in the Philippines to fighting forced labour in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Indonesia.
Coco Veda&rsquo;s partnership with IJM is rooted in shared values: dignity, ethical impact, and community empowerment. Through their LiveWell initiative, Coco Veda is donating 30% of proceeds from selected wellness gift sets to support IJM&rsquo;s work &mdash; turning everyday consumer choices into meaningful protection for vulnerable children.
We discuss the four pillars of IJM&rsquo;s protection model, the scale of the problem, and the simple actions individuals and businesses can take to help.
Correction: Our interviewee referred to 'nearly 500 million' children were trafficked or exploited to produce child sexual exploitation materials in the Philippines in 2022. The correct figure is about 500,000 children. We apologise for the error and have corrected the record. This remains a deeply concerning issue that underscores the urgent need for collective action to protect children from online sexual exploitation. To support, please check out :&nbsp;<a href="https://cocoveda.sg/livewell/coco-veda-livewell-x-ijm-singapore/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://cocoveda.sg/livewell/coco-veda-livewell-x-ijm-singapore/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780616308262000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0gd6nJzvfNfPMsWdia6eTe">https://cocoveda.sg/livewell/coco-veda-livewell-x-ijm-singapore/</a>"

Saturday Mornings International News Review: Congress and the Courts Rebuke Trump and The World Cup Ticket Gouge

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