On MoneyFM 89.3’s International News Review, Steve Okun joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys break down a turbulent week in global affairs — one with direct implications for Singapore and Southeast Asia. We begin with the widening Middle East war, now triggering what analysts call the largest supply disruption in oil markets in history, sending crude above US$100 and rattling global supply chains. For Singapore and the region, the impact is immediate: rising energy costs, inflationary pressure, and heightened vulnerability as the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. ASEAN ministers have already warned of economic shocks, with governments scrambling to conserve energy and stabilise markets. Next, we examine the new US Section 301 investigations, which could lead to steep tariffs on major trading partners — including Singapore. These probes into “excess capacity” and forced‑labour concerns raise the risk of higher duties and supply‑chain uncertainty across Asia, just as the region grapples with energy shocks.

Finally, we turn to the unexpected geopolitical twist in sport: world leaders — including President Trump — can’t agree on whether Iran should play in the 2026 World Cup, sparking global backlash and raising questions about politics overshadowing the world’s biggest tournament.

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> and co-host <a href="https://neilhumphreys.com/">Neil Humphreys</a> break down a turbulent week in global affairs &mdash; one with direct implications for Singapore and Southeast Asia. We begin with the widening Middle East war, now triggering what analysts call the largest supply disruption in oil markets in history, sending crude above US$100 and rattling global supply chains. For Singapore and the region, the impact is immediate: rising energy costs, inflationary pressure, and heightened vulnerability as the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. ASEAN ministers have already warned of economic shocks, with governments scrambling to conserve energy and stabilise markets. Next, we examine the new US Section 301 investigations, which could lead to steep tariffs on major trading partners &mdash; including Singapore. These probes into &ldquo;excess capacity&rdquo; and forced‑labour concerns raise the risk of higher duties and supply‑chain uncertainty across Asia, just as the region grapples with energy shocks.
Finally, we turn to the unexpected geopolitical twist in sport: world leaders &mdash; including President Trump &mdash; can&rsquo;t agree on whether Iran should play in the 2026 World Cup, sparking global backlash and raising questions about politics overshadowing the world&rsquo;s biggest tournament.

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 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

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.