Women. Capital. Climate. 

The future of inclusive finance is being built across Asia. Angels of Impactturns 10 this year and CEO Laina Green joined me to talk about investing in women‑led, community‑based enterprises.  This week on Future Earth, we discuss the Singapore‑based “charitable purpose” enterprise investing in women‑led, community‑based, and sustainable businesses across Asia.

We explore Angels of Impact’s mission: to build an equitable, climate‑resilient future by directing philanthropic capital toward women and indigenous‑led enterprises that support UN SDGs #1 (No Poverty), #5 (Gender Equity), and #12 (Responsible Consumption & Production). Laina shares how women entrepreneurs are “turbocharging” local economies, strengthening climate resilience, and transforming communities from the ground up.

Women. Capital. Climate. 
The future of inclusive finance is being built across Asia.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.angelsofimpact.com/">Angels of Impact </a>turns 10 this year and CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.angelsofimpact.com/our-team.html">Laina Green </a>joined me to talk about investing in women‑led, community‑based enterprises.&nbsp; This week on Future Earth, we discuss the Singapore‑based &ldquo;charitable purpose&rdquo; enterprise investing in women‑led, community‑based, and sustainable businesses across Asia.
We explore Angels of Impact&rsquo;s mission: to build an equitable, climate‑resilient future by directing philanthropic capital toward women and indigenous‑led enterprises that support UN SDGs #1 (No Poverty), #5 (Gender Equity), and #12 (Responsible Consumption &amp; Production). Laina shares how women entrepreneurs are &ldquo;turbocharging&rdquo; local economies, strengthening climate resilience, and transforming communities from the ground up.

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.

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: Women, Capital & Climate: Angels of Impact Turns 10 and Redefines Inclusive Finance

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s Singapore Home Brew Segment Singapore Night Festival Director Qazim Karim joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen to shine a spotlight on one of Singapore’s beloved cultural events: the Singapore Night Festival (SNF). It's returning for its 17th edition from 21 August to 5 September 2026 with a title of "Myths and Legends."

SNF 2026 transforms the Bras Basah and Bugis precinct into a nocturnal playground of stories, folklore, and imagination. Four festival zones will host interactive artworks, performances, and installations that reinterpret Southeast Asian myths through modern multimedia.

Highlights:

• MALAM Projection Mapping Competition at The Cathay 

• Tales of Earth and Sea — a stunning facade projection by The Fox, The Folks 

• The Lost Legacy of Fort Canning: The Forbidden Hill — a 70‑minute immersive walking trail 

• Night Lights installations across Armenian Street, Funan, Bugis Street Art Lane, and the National Library Plaza 

• Festival Villages for food, rest, and late‑night discovery

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s Singapore Home Brew Segment <a href="https://www.heritage.sg/sgnightfest/about">Singapore Night Festival Director Qazim Karim </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 shine a spotlight on one of Singapore&rsquo;s beloved cultural events: the Singapore Night Festival (SNF). It's returning for its 17th edition from 21 August to 5 September 2026 with a title of "Myths and Legends."
SNF 2026 transforms the Bras Basah and Bugis precinct into a nocturnal playground of stories, folklore, and imagination. Four festival zones will host interactive artworks, performances, and installations that reinterpret Southeast Asian myths through modern multimedia.
Highlights:
&bull; MALAM Projection Mapping Competition at The Cathay 
&bull; Tales of Earth and Sea &mdash; a stunning facade projection by The Fox, The Folks 
&bull; The Lost Legacy of Fort Canning: The Forbidden Hill &mdash; a 70‑minute immersive walking trail 
&bull; Night Lights installations across Armenian Street, Funan, Bugis Street Art Lane, and the National Library Plaza 
&bull; Festival Villages for food, rest, and late‑night discovery

Saturday Mornings: Qazim Karim, SNF 2026

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s Leaders in Action Segment Popsicle Asia Founder Maureen Knight joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen to spotlight a Singapore business solving a problem some overseas travellers face: why buy expensive winter wear that may be used only once? 

Founded in 2014, Popsicle Asia has grown into a resource for families heading to cold‑weather destinations. It rents high‑quality jackets, ski pants, boots, gloves, and accessories for adults, children, and toddlers making winter travel more affordable, convenient, and sustainable.

Maureen explains how she focuses on personalised service, fast response times, and guiding first‑time snow travellers through exactly what they need.

We explore why Singaporeans are increasingly choosing to rent rather than own. Maureen also shares leadership lessons from building a niche business, staying resilient, and serving customers with empathy.

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s Leaders in Action Segment&nbsp;<a href="https://www.popsicle.asia/about">Popsicle Asia Founder Maureen Knight&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> to spotlight a Singapore business solving a problem some overseas travellers face: why buy expensive winter wear that may be used only once? 
Founded in 2014, Popsicle Asia has grown into a resource for families heading to cold‑weather destinations. It rents high‑quality jackets, ski pants, boots, gloves, and accessories for adults, children, and toddlers making winter travel more affordable, convenient, and sustainable.
Maureen explains how she focuses on personalised service, fast response times, and guiding first‑time snow travellers through exactly what they need.
We explore why Singaporeans are increasingly choosing to rent rather than own. Maureen also shares leadership lessons from building a niche business, staying resilient, and serving customers with empathy.

Saturday Mornings: Winter Wear Without the Waste... Popsicle Asia Reinventing Travel for Singaporeans

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s International News Review, Alex Capri, Author, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, NUS joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen to discuss the US–Saudi nuclear power deal, a landmark agreement that could reshape Middle East energy strategy for decades. Capri explains why Washington is betting on civilian nuclear partnerships and what this means for regional stability, proliferation risks, and America’s long‑term influence.

Then to the Red Sea, where Yemen’s Houthi forces claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers. Capri breaks down the strategic implications: chokepoint vulnerability, insurance spikes, and how non‑state actors are increasingly shaping global energy flows.

We also dive into the Petro‑State vs Electro‑State calculus and how countries like Singapore must rethink energy strategy as data‑centre demand explodes. Who powers the compute? Who builds the infrastructure? Capri explains why China’s dominance in electrical systems and grid‑scale hardware matters more than ever.

And finally, Singapore’s role in the AI memory‑chip story from Micron’s US$7B fab investment to the rise of SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron as indispensable partners to NVIDIA.

🌍On&nbsp;MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s International News Review, <a href="https://discovery.nus.edu.sg/6363-alex-capri">Alex Capri, Author, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, NUS</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 discuss the US&ndash;Saudi nuclear power deal, a landmark agreement that could reshape Middle East energy strategy for decades. Capri explains why Washington is betting on civilian nuclear partnerships and what this means for regional stability, proliferation risks, and America&rsquo;s long‑term influence.
Then to the Red Sea, where Yemen&rsquo;s Houthi forces claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers. Capri breaks down the strategic implications: chokepoint vulnerability, insurance spikes, and how non‑state actors are increasingly shaping global energy flows.
We also dive into the Petro‑State vs Electro‑State calculus and how countries like Singapore must rethink energy strategy as data‑centre demand explodes. Who powers the compute? Who builds the infrastructure? Capri explains why China&rsquo;s dominance in electrical systems and grid‑scale hardware matters more than ever.
And finally, Singapore&rsquo;s role in the AI memory‑chip story from Micron&rsquo;s US$7B fab investment to the rise of SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron as indispensable partners to NVIDIA.

Saturday Mornings: Women, Capital & Climate: Angels of Impact Turns 10 and Redefines Inclusive Finance

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