In this week’s International News Review, Steve Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors, joins “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glennvan Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys. They celebrate Steve's being awarded the US-Singapore Business Builder Award from AmCham. Steve shares how he’s helped deepen business ties through public speaking, policy engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration. We also dive into the week’s top geopolitical stories: President Trump and President Xi’s long-awaited TikTok deal, Trump’s decision to withhold US$400 million in military aid to Taiwan, and rising concerns over censorship in American media. Plus, Singapore tops Gallup’s global safety rankings for the 12th tiime.

 

In this week&rsquo;s&nbsp;International News Review, Steve Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors, joins &ldquo;Saturday Mornings Show&rdquo;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.glennvanzutphen.com">host Glenn</a> <a href="https://www.vanmediagroup.com">van Zutphen</a> and co-host Neil Humphreys. They celebrate Steve's being awarded the US-Singapore Business Builder Award from AmCham. Steve shares how he&rsquo;s helped deepen business ties through public speaking, policy engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration. We also dive into the week&rsquo;s top geopolitical stories: President Trump and President Xi&rsquo;s long-awaited TikTok deal, Trump&rsquo;s decision to withhold US$400 million in military aid to Taiwan, and rising concerns over censorship in American media. Plus, Singapore tops Gallup&rsquo;s global safety rankings for the 12th tiime.
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Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys with their interesting mix of guests from 9 am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary by international journalists and tips on interesting places and exhibitions to catch in Singapore.

Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys with their interesting mix of guests from 9 am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary by international journalists and tips on interesting places and exhibitions to catch in Singapore.

Glenn van Zutphen on Saturday Mornings with Neil Humphreys

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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.

Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and his interesting mix of guests from 9am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary with international journalists and interesting places to visit in Singapore with award-winning author Neil Humphreys’ Beautiful Places.

Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and his interesting mix of guests from 9am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary with international journalists and interesting places to visit in Singapore with award-winning author Neil Humphreys&rsquo; Beautiful Places.

Glenn van Zutphen on Saturday Mornings with Neil Humphreys (9am - 12pm)

Saturday Mornings International News Review: TikTok Talks, Taiwan Tensions & Silent Signals: Global Flashpoints This Week

On MoneyFM 89.3’s  joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys welcome Melissa Lim, General Manager and Executive Producer of The Necessary Stage and the Singapore Fringe Festival, to discuss the urgent fundraising campaign needed to keep the 2027 Fringe alive. Since 2005, the Fringe has been one of Singapore’s most important platforms for socially engaged art. It has commissioned over 1,000 local artists and groups, presenting international works, and creating safe spaces for conversations on mental health, inequality, climate change, migrant workers, and identity. But with the loss of its long‑time title donor in 2025, rising post‑COVID costs, and a cautious corporate philanthropy climate, the festival is now facing a funding cliff. Despite a successful community‑driven campaign that kept the 2026 edition afloat, the current crowdfunding effort has raised just over $9,000 of the $80,000 needed, with the deadline looming on 31 March. Melissa shares why the Fringe matters — its commitment to emerging creators, accessibility for disabled audiences, and its belief that art must remain affordable and inclusive. She also explains what’s at stake if the festival disappears, especially in a year when even major theatre companies are struggling to survive.

To support the campaign: https://bit.ly/standwiththefringe. 

On MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apacadvisors.com/about">&nbsp;</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> and co-host <a href="https://neilhumphreys.com/">Neil Humphreys</a> welcome Melissa Lim, General Manager and Executive Producer of <a href="https://www.necessary.org/">The Necessary Stage </a>and the <a href="https://www.necessary.org/productions/singapore-fringe-festival">Singapore Fringe Festival</a>, to discuss the <a href="https://bit.ly/standwiththefringe">urgent fundraising campaign needed to keep the 2027 Fringe alive</a>. Since 2005, the Fringe has been one of Singapore&rsquo;s most important platforms for socially engaged art. It has commissioned over 1,000 local artists and groups, presenting international works, and creating safe spaces for conversations on mental health, inequality, climate change, migrant workers, and identity. But with the loss of its long‑time title donor in 2025, rising post‑COVID costs, and a cautious corporate philanthropy climate, the festival is now facing a funding cliff. Despite a successful community‑driven campaign that kept the 2026 edition afloat, the current crowdfunding effort has raised just over $9,000 of the $80,000 needed, with the deadline looming on 31 March. Melissa shares why the Fringe matters &mdash; its commitment to emerging creators, accessibility for disabled audiences, and its belief that art must remain affordable and inclusive. She also explains what&rsquo;s at stake if the festival disappears, especially in a year when even major theatre companies are struggling to survive.
To support the campaign: <a href="https://bit.ly/standwiththefringe">https://bit.ly/standwiththefringe</a>.&nbsp;

Saturday Mornings: Will the Singapore Fringe Festival 2027 Survive? Why the Arts Needs You Now

On MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys spotlight the women whose courage, leadership, and quiet persistence have shaped Singapore’s story. Joining us in the studio are Dr Shalini Arulanandam, one of this year’s inductees, and Koh Yan Ping, CEO of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO). SCWO is honouring five remarkable women in its 2026 Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame:
• Angelene Chan – Visionary architect reshaping Singapore’s skyline
• Maud Ethel Perera (Posthumous) – Pioneer of public health nursing
• Meira Chand – Acclaimed novelist and cultural voice
• Pauline Tan – Trailblazer in nursing leadership
• Dr Shalini Arulanandam – Leader in military and emergency medical response

Yan Ping shares how this year’s Gala — Illuminate: Shine Together. Rise Together.  celebrated  achievement and the collective support systems that make progress possible. The event also marked 15 years of Maintenance Support Central, which helps women rebuild stability after separation and financial hardship. Dr Shalini reflects on her journey through military medicine, crisis leadership, and the mentors and teams who shaped her path. She speaks to the importance of representation, resilience, and ensuring that all women have the support to rise. A powerful conversation about recognition, community, and the collective effort behind women’s progress.

On MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s&nbsp;<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> and co-host <a href="https://neilhumphreys.com/">Neil Humphreys</a>&nbsp;spotlight the women whose courage, leadership, and quiet persistence have shaped Singapore&rsquo;s story. Joining us in the studio are Dr Shalini Arulanandam, one of this year&rsquo;s inductees, and Koh Yan Ping, CEO of the <a href="https://www.scwo.org.sg/">Singapore Council of Women&rsquo;s Organisations </a>(SCWO). SCWO is honouring five remarkable women in its 2026 Singapore Women&rsquo;s Hall of Fame: &bull; Angelene Chan &ndash; Visionary architect reshaping Singapore&rsquo;s skyline &bull; Maud Ethel Perera (Posthumous) &ndash; Pioneer of public health nursing &bull; Meira Chand &ndash; Acclaimed novelist and cultural voice &bull; Pauline Tan &ndash; Trailblazer in nursing leadership &bull; Dr Shalini Arulanandam &ndash; Leader in military and emergency medical response
Yan Ping shares how this year&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.scwo.org.sg/support/scwo-gala">Gala &mdash; Illuminate: Shine Together. Rise Together. </a>&nbsp;celebrated&nbsp; achievement and the collective support systems that make progress possible. The event also marked 15 years of Maintenance Support Central, which helps women rebuild stability after separation and financial hardship. Dr Shalini reflects on her journey through military medicine, crisis leadership, and the mentors and teams who shaped her path. She speaks to the importance of representation, resilience, and ensuring that all women have the support to rise. A powerful conversation about recognition, community, and the collective effort behind women&rsquo;s progress.

Saturday Mornings: 2026 Women’s Hall of Fame - They Built, Healed & Led: Singapore Honours Five Trailblazing Women 

On MoneyFM 89.3’s  Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys discuss one of Singapore’s most urgent workforce challenges: why so many Gen Z employees feel emotionally disconnected at work — and what companies can do about it. Joining us is Ahteram Uddin, Growth Director for Asia & MENA at Kahoot!, to discuss findings from the newly released "2026 Kahoot! Gen Z Report: Singapore Edition – Transition, Tension, and Talent Retention." According to the report, 51% of Gen Z employees say they feel engaged at work, but a striking 49% fall into the disengaged or “neutral middle” — a vulnerable group that is neither thriving nor fully checked out. This “neutral middle” includes 29% who feel neither engaged nor disengaged, and 20% who report being actively disengaged, revealing a fragile emotional connection to the workplace. The study highlights what Gen Z says they need: more structured onboarding (45%), clearer expectations (44%), and greater access to mentors or peer coaches (40%). They also want training that is more engaging (37%), more interactive (31%), and less passive and time‑consuming. Ahteram explains how gamified, interactive learning can bridge the gap between classroom-style structure and corporate reality — and why supporting Gen Z is now business‑critical for Singapore’s talent‑driven economy.



 

 

 

On MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s&nbsp;&nbsp;<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> and co-host <a href="https://neilhumphreys.com/">Neil Humphreys</a> discuss one&nbsp;of Singapore&rsquo;s most urgent workforce challenges: why so many Gen Z employees feel emotionally disconnected at work &mdash; and what companies can do about it. Joining us is Ahteram Uddin, Growth Director for Asia &amp; MENA at Kahoot!, to discuss findings from the newly released <a href="https://kahoot.com/press/2026/03/23/nearly-half-of-singaporean-gen-zs-are-emotionally-detached-from-work/">"2026 Kahoot! Gen Z Report: Singapore Edition &ndash; Transition, Tension, and Talent Retention."</a> According to the report,&nbsp;51% of Gen Z employees say they feel engaged at work, but a striking 49% fall into the disengaged or &ldquo;neutral middle&rdquo; &mdash; a vulnerable group that is neither thriving nor fully checked out. This &ldquo;neutral middle&rdquo; includes 29% who feel neither engaged nor disengaged, and 20% who report being actively disengaged, revealing a fragile emotional connection to the workplace. The study highlights what Gen Z says they need: more structured onboarding (45%), clearer expectations (44%), and greater access to mentors or peer coaches (40%). They also want training that is more engaging (37%), more interactive (31%), and less passive and time‑consuming. Ahteram explains how gamified, interactive learning can bridge the gap between classroom-style structure and corporate reality &mdash; and why supporting Gen Z is now business‑critical for Singapore&rsquo;s talent‑driven economy.

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Saturday Mornings International News Review: TikTok Talks, Taiwan Tensions & Silent Signals: Global Flashpoints This Week

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