The stealthy US Ambassador-designate to Singapore has the diplomatic world wondering who he is. Eight Senate Democrats join with Republicans to pass a Continuing Resolution to fund the government, and US "hunting influencer" bolts Australia and blames everyone else for her on-camera stunt to snatch a baby wombat from its mother. We discuss it all with Steve Okun, CEO APAC Advisors during the International News Review, with "Saturday Mornings Show" host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys.

The stealthy US Ambassador-designate to Singapore has the diplomatic world wondering who he is. Eight Senate Democrats join with Republicans to pass a Continuing Resolution to fund the government, and US "hunting influencer" bolts Australia and blames everyone else for her on-camera stunt to snatch a baby wombat from its mother. We discuss it all with Steve Okun, CEO APAC Advisors during the International News Review, with "Saturday Mornings Show" host <a href="https://www.vanmediagroup.com/">Glenn van Zutphen</a> and co-host 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

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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.

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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: Steve Okun Singapore's US Ambassador Mystery,  Democrats joint Trump to avert shutdown, and US Hunting Influencer goes too far

In this Saturday Sit-Down Conversation on MoneyFM 89.3, host Glenn van Zutphen continues his deep-dive with Dasho Lhatu, Executive Director of the Gross National Happiness Centre Bhutan (GNHCB), as Bhutan marks 50 years of Gross National Happiness (GNH)—a development philosophy that has quietly influenced policymakers, educators, and business leaders around the world, including here in Singapore. Since taking the helm in April 2024, Dasho Lhatu has been tasked with both honoring GNH’s roots and future-proofing its relevance. In this conversation, he explains how GNH has shaped Bhutan’s policies across economic development, environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and good governance—and why happiness, in Bhutanese terms, is collective, long-term, and deeply practical. We also tackle hard questions: youth migration, economic aspiration, and whether happiness and growth can truly coexist. Dasho Lhatu shares why Bhutan doesn’t claim to be “the happiest country,” how overseas Bhutanese are being encouraged to return, and how GNH is being adapted—not copied—in countries like Australia, Thailand, Europe, and increasingly, Southeast Asia. 

In this Saturday Sit-Down Conversation on MoneyFM 89.3, <a href="https://www.vanmediagroup.com">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> continues his deep-dive with <a href="https://www.wisdomandaction.com.au/speakers/lhatu-lhatu">Dasho Lhatu, Executive Director</a> of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_National_Happiness">Gross National Happiness Centre Bhutan </a>(GNHCB), as Bhutan marks 50 years of Gross National Happiness (GNH)&mdash;a development philosophy that has quietly influenced policymakers, educators, and business leaders around the world, including here in Singapore. Since taking the helm in April 2024, Dasho Lhatu has been tasked with both honoring GNH&rsquo;s roots and future-proofing its relevance. In this conversation, he explains how GNH has shaped Bhutan&rsquo;s policies across economic development, environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and good governance&mdash;and why happiness, in Bhutanese terms, is collective, long-term, and deeply practical. We also tackle hard questions: youth migration, economic aspiration, and whether happiness and growth can truly coexist. Dasho Lhatu shares why Bhutan doesn&rsquo;t claim to be &ldquo;the happiest country,&rdquo; how overseas Bhutanese are being encouraged to return, and how GNH is being adapted&mdash;not copied&mdash;in countries like Australia, Thailand, Europe, and increasingly, Southeast Asia.

Saturday Mornings: Beyond GDP: Bhutan’s 50-Years of Gross National Happiness —and Why Other Countries Are Paying Attention

This week Saturday Mornings Show”host Glenn van Zutphen welcomes Nirmal Ghosh—author, independent writer, and former foreign correspondent—to discuss his latest poetry collection, The Weeds that Grow in Cemeteries. In this wide-ranging conversation, Nirmal reflects on the unique power of poetry compared to fiction, and why keeping alive the art of reading is essential not only for good writing but for cultivating empathy and imagination.

Nature and ecology are recurring themes in his work, and Nirmal shares how nature writing helps us reconnect with the earth, reminding us not to take landscapes and ecosystems for granted. From there, the discussion expands to pressing regional issues: the devastating floods across Asia that highlight the urgent need for resilience and long-term climate adaptation, and the renewed tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, driven by historical grievances and political pressures. With poverty and instability persisting across parts of ASEAN, Nirmal warns of an “arc of chronic instability” in the region, even as Vietnam stands out as an exception.

This week&nbsp;Saturday Mornings Show&rdquo; <a href="https://WWW.VANMEDIAGROUP.COM">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> welcomes <a href="https://www.nirmalghosh.com/">Nirmal Ghosh</a>&mdash;author, independent writer, and former foreign correspondent&mdash;to discuss his latest poetry collection, <a href="https://www.alephbookcompany.com/book/the-weeds-that-grow-in-cemeteries/">The Weeds that Grow in Cemeteries.</a> In this wide-ranging conversation, Nirmal reflects on the unique power of poetry compared to fiction, and why keeping alive the art of reading is essential not only for good writing but for cultivating empathy and imagination.
Nature and ecology are recurring themes in his work, and Nirmal shares how nature writing helps us reconnect with the earth, reminding us not to take landscapes and ecosystems for granted. From there, the discussion expands to pressing regional issues: the devastating floods across Asia that highlight the urgent need for resilience and long-term climate adaptation, and the renewed tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, driven by historical grievances and political pressures. With poverty and instability persisting across parts of ASEAN, Nirmal warns of an &ldquo;arc of chronic instability&rdquo; in the region, even as Vietnam stands out as an exception.

Saturday Mornings: Poetry, Nature & Geopolitics: Nirmal Ghosh on Finding Meaning in a Turbulent World

This week Saturday Mornings Show”host Glenn van Zutphen and guest co-host Steve Okun, CEO, APAC Advisors welcome Ho Kok Yong, Deloitte Asia Pacific’s CFO Program Leader, to unpack the findings of Deloitte’s Finance Trends 2026report. Based on insights from over 1,300 global finance leaders, the report highlights how CFOs are reimagining their roles in an era of uncertainty, disruption, and opportunity. Ho explains how finance leaders are navigating economic volatility and operational risk through advanced scenario planning and agile governance. We explore the growing influence of AI and cloud technologies in transforming finance functions, from cost management to strategic decision-making. The conversation also delves into how the scope of finance leadership is expanding—CFOs are no longer just guardians of the balance sheet, but catalysts for innovation and enterprise-wide growth. Talent is another critical theme. As finance teams embrace AI, the demand for hybrid skills—where data scientists and accountants collaborate—is reshaping workforce strategies and upskilling priorities across the region.

This week&nbsp;Saturday Mornings Show&rdquo; <a href="https://WWW.VANMEDIAGROUP.COM">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> and guest co-host <a href="https://www.apacadvisors.com/">Steve Okun, CEO, APAC Advisors </a>welcome <a href="https://www.deloitte.com/southeast-asia/en/about/people/profiles.kho+9ec7ba55.html">Ho Kok Yong</a>, Deloitte Asia Pacific&rsquo;s CFO Program Leader, to unpack the findings of <a href="https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/what-we-do/capabilities/finance-transformation/articles/cfo-survey-finance-trends-report.html">Deloitte&rsquo;s Finance Trends 2026 </a>report. Based on insights from over 1,300 global finance leaders, the report highlights how CFOs are reimagining their roles in an era of uncertainty, disruption, and opportunity. Ho explains how finance leaders are navigating economic volatility and operational risk through advanced scenario planning and agile governance. We explore the growing influence of AI and cloud technologies in transforming finance functions, from cost management to strategic decision-making. The conversation also delves into how the scope of finance leadership is expanding&mdash;CFOs are no longer just guardians of the balance sheet, but catalysts for innovation and enterprise-wide growth. Talent is another critical theme. As finance teams embrace AI, the demand for hybrid skills&mdash;where data scientists and accountants collaborate&mdash;is reshaping workforce strategies and upskilling priorities across the region.

Saturday Mornings: Steve Okun Singapore's US Ambassador Mystery, Democrats joint Trump to avert shutdown, and US Hunting Influencer goes too far

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