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24/07/2024

I'm very excited to have been invited to speak to the Rotary Club of Singapore by President Tom Wolf tonight - at their monthly dinner meeting on the topic of: "Impactful Communication for Those Doing Good in an Increasingly Complex World."

I'm very much looking forward to meeting the members and talking with them.

As you may know Rotary International is all about volunteering to make communities better with over 1.2 million members and 35,000 chapters around the world.

They surprised me this week by putting together a slick introduction video (attached) for tonight's event.
I'm blown away by the effort that they put into it.
Thank you to the Rotary team!

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04/07/2024

Inspiring work by 10 senior, female banking executives during our impactful communications and public speaking masterclass yesterday with the Center for Creative Leadership.
Congratulations on a job well done!
Rina Tan and Melinda Murphy were amazing co-facilitators in helping our cohort to achieve their speaking goals.

Having coached hundreds of high-performing female spokespeople over the years I've seen the value they bring to the table in intelligence, empathy, deep listening, and the ease with which they communicate in an authentic way.

30/06/2024

Great fun last night celebrating the early here in Singapore. Thanks to the American Association of Singapore for always keeping the alive and the community together here since 1917.

28/06/2024

The most consequential U.S. Presidential Debate in recent history.
This debate will be discussed and debated for years to come!
No matter who you supported... there were clear communication do's and don'ts throughout the 90 minutes.
Key points from my perspective to being an impactful speaker (sound up on video):
* Be clear and concise in your comments.
* Look at the camera (and the audience).
* Frame answers that are easy for the audience to understand, and stay on point!
* Know your numbers or statistics; state them clearly.
* Always keep your audience in mind and what they want to hear.

26/06/2024

Congratulations to seven amazing, "Journalists of Courage & Impact"
It was an honor to host the East-West Center International Media Conference 2024 Gala Awards dinner on Monday night in Manila and to present their awards:

§ Sincha Dimara - News Editor, Inside PNG, Papua New Guinea
§ Tom Grundy - Editor-in-Chief & Founder of the Hong Kong Free Press
§ Alan C. Miller - Founder, The News Literacy Project, Washington, DC
§ soe myint - Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director, Mizzou Group, Thailand
§ John Nery - Columnist and Editorial Consultant, Rappler, Philippines
§ Ana Marie Pamintuan - Editor-in-Chief, The Philippine Star, Philippines
§ Kamal Siddiqi - Former Director News, Aaj TV, Pakistan


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24/06/2024

Great to be in Manila for the East-West Center International Media Conference 2024 on "The Future of Facts."
President Suzanne Vares-Lum opening remarks along with event sponsor KAS Media Programme Asia head Angsar Graw.



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19/06/2024

Three years into Russia's war against Ukraine, it was interesting to see Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s recent trip to Singapore for the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2024. Our interview with Ukraine’s Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Kateryna Zelenko on how they were able to keep it a secret and how the war effort is going at home.

Listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-kateryna-zelenko-ukraine-s-ambas

We look forward to the day when we have Ambassador Zelenko on the radio show and talk about something other than war.

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In our Wide World segment, Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys talk with Ukraine’s Ambassador to Singapore Kateryna Zelenko on President Zelenskyy’s recent trip to Singapore for the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 and how they were able to keep...

19/06/2024

FINALLY...
ACRES: Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Singapore) is getting its additional 1.5 hectares of land back at its Singapore Sungei Tengah site years after it was contaminated by a contractor.
Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, Neil Humphreys speak to Kalai Vanan Balakrishnan, Co-Chief Executive of Acres, about what they plan to do with the extra space.

Listen to the podcast interview: https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-acres-wildlife-rescue-centre-fin

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“Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys, speak to Kalai Vanan Balakrishnan, Co-Chief Executive of the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES) Wildlife Rescue Centre, about receiving approval to access an additional 1.5 hectares of l...

19/06/2024

🎙️New Podcast: Singaporean Pro-Footballer Danelle Tan’s Trailblazing Journey.
🌟Join Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys chat with Danelle Tan.
🏆Celebrating an outstanding debut season with FC Borussia Dortmund she’s the first Singaporean and first Asian female to make her mark in a top-tier European football club. She shares her groundbreaking league and cup double victory.
🏃‍♀️ Hear her journey, training secrets, and the hurdles she’s overcome (including learning to speak German!) to reach the top, and a look ahead to the upcoming season.
🔊 Listen now and get fueled by Danelle’s passion for sports.
https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-danelle-tan
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Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to one of their favorite, Singaporean athletes - Danelle Tan. She's just finished a very successful first season at FC Borussia Dortmund as the only Singaporean and Asian female to play on a professional....

13/06/2024

Hey, any Singapore peeps going to see Jerry Seinfeld tomorrow night at the Singapore Indoor Stadium?
There are still tix left for his only Asia appearance.
If you're curious about how they found so many amazing actors over the Seinfeld show's 9 seasons - last weekend we interviewed award-winning Casting Director Marc Hirschfeld, who's responsible for the greats you saw on Seinfeld and countless other Hollywood TV hits (The West Wing, The Office, 30 Rock, Law and Order SVU, Friday Night Lights, Hannibal, That 70s Show, 3rd Rock From the Sun, Drew Carey Show, The Nanny, Alf, The Facts of Life, Married with Children, Diff'rent Strokes, The Jeffersons, and more!).
Have a listen to hear how they found George, Elaine, Kramer, Putty, The Soup Na and more!
Marc's a total legend and was super gracious with his time.

Listen to the pod: https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-seinfelds-award-winning-casting

Thanks Janet Dulin Jones for reconnecting me with Marc.
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During our Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys have a rare interview with a true Hollywood legend: TV Casting Director Marc Hirschfeld, Senior Executive Consultant, Talent and Casting, AMC Networks. This Emmy Award (and many...

08/06/2024

Join us today on the “Saturday Mornings Show” 8 June 2024 on MoneyFM 89.3 from 9:00am-12pm (Singapore) with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys.

Three easy ways to listen and connect with the show:
* Listen on 89.3FM radio in Singapore.
* Stream us globally on your mobile device on the free www.awedio.sg app (android, iPhone).
* Connect with us on MoneyFM What’s App +65.8855.0893 with your comments & questions.

This week’s show:

9:30am - The International News Review with Steven Okun: Singapore signs on to IPEF clean economy pact, NYC backs off road congestion pricing, Changi Business Park on the skids, and China’s fake waterfall.

10:15am - In our Singapore Home Brew segment… the National Heritage Board talks to us about its first-ever Youth Heritage Blueprint to guide museums and heritage organisations.

10:30am - The Wide World segment with Ukraine’s Ambassador to Singapore Kateryna Zelenko on President Zelenskyy’s trip to Singapore last week.

11:15am - During our Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation - a rare interview with Marc Hirschfeld, Senior Executive Consultant, Talent and Casting, AMC Networks and his multi-Emmy Award-winning approach to casting such iconic TV shows as Seinfeld, The West Wing, The Office, 30 Rock, Law and Order SVU, Friday Night Lights and scores of others.

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06/06/2024

Great fun and incredibly fascinating to catch up with both Tiffany Tines Harris and Nate Harris on their recent Singapore trips.
Both are sorely missed in our Singapore community, but both doing amazing things now in Atlanta.
GM, Global AI Leader I Data & AI at Microsoft. Me, Kat Hawthorne van Zutphen, and the kids were in awe of his A.I. vision and knowledge and the fact that he's absolutely crushing it at Microsoft driving their AI products. Several things about Nate. He's super smart, incredibly generous, empathetic, and the kind of business leader that the world needs more of. Oh, and he was a great Cub Scout Den leader for our son Max while he and Tiffany lived in Singapore. :)

Great to see you again, Nate.

24/05/2024

Congratulations to our intelligent, empathetic, beautiful daughter Kate and all of her classmates in the XCL World Academy Class of 2024!
How fast did that 18 years go!?

24/05/2024

Join us on the “Saturday Mornings Show” 25 May 2024 on MONEY FM 89.3 from 9:00am-12pm (Singapore) with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys.

Three easy ways to listen and connect with the show:
* Listen on 89.3FM radio in Singapore.
* Stream us globally on your mobile device on the free www.awedio.sg app (android, iPhone).
* Connect with us on MoneyFM What’s App +65.8855.0893 with your comments & questions.

This week’s show:
9:30am - The International News Review with Steve Okun: the International Criminal Court - ICC takes aim at Israel and Hamas, Tesla says no to EV tariffs, turbulence for the airline industry, and are tacos and burritos sandwiches? A judge in the US gives his ruling.

10:15am - In our Wide World segment… Mastercard Travel Trends 2024 shows record-breaking consumer spending levels and significant increases in passenger traffic.

10:30am - The Singapore Home Brew segment takes us to Camp Extraordinary, a first-of-its-kind, 3-day camp for young people with physical, sensory, intellectual, and developmental challenges.

11:15am - During our Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation with Jean-Dominique Ieraci, High Commissioner for Canada in Singapore, we discuss Canada’s trade and cultural ties with Singapore and what’s next across South East Asia.
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20/05/2024

Very excited to be addressing Toastmasters Club of Singapore (TMCS) tonight on Impactful & Crisis Communication.

There is still space available... please join us:
🎟: https://bit.ly/3UuWxMq
🗓: Monday, 20th May
🕖: 6:30 PM: Buffet dinner. 7:00 PM: Meeting
📍: Sheraton Tower (near Newton MRT)
(S$30 covers dinner and the room; I'm not taking any fee).

I believe strongly in supporting groups - like Toastmasters and Asia Professional Speakers - Singapore (APSS) that help to sharpen speakers' natural abilities.
In 18 years as an executive media and communication coach to nearly 3000 journalists, businesspeople, government officials, and students around the world.
It's my passion to help people become the best possible communicators.
Confident, Credible, and Clear are my guiding principles for them.
Tonight we'll look more closely at:
• The keys to becoming a speaker who delivers with impact.
•⁠ ⁠Effective crisis management techniques.
• Mastery of timely and proactive responses.

16/05/2024

Join us this Saturday on the “Saturday Mornings Show” - 18 May 2024 - on MoneyFM 89.3 from 9:00am-12pm (Singapore) with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys.
Three easy ways to listen and connect with the show:
* Listen on 89.3FM radio in Singapore.
* Stream us globally on your mobile device on the free www.awedio.sg app (android, iPhone).
* Connect with us on MoneyFM What’s App +65.8855.0893 with your comments & questions.
This week’s show:
9:15am - Eric Olander, Editor in Chief of The China-Global South Project, talks to us about China’s outsized regional influence and what it means for its neighbors in the South China Sea.
9:30am - The International News Review with Steve Okun: China Tariffs, the Trump-Biden Debate. Taiwan’s new President, Heat & ESG in SE Asia, and King Charles’ funky portrait.
10:15am - The Singapore Terrestrial Conservation Plan and what it may mean for the state of biodiversity here - in our Singapore Home Brew Segment.
10:30am - The Wide World segment: what is “1 Play Sports” and how it is democratizing the streaming of sports.
11:15am - Dr. Parag Khanna joins us on the Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation to tell us how his AlphaGeo project is using machine learning to downscale projections of natural disaster and other climate risks.

16/05/2024

Recently I interviewed with Jens Ritter while he was in town at the 1880 Club in Singapore for his "Sleeping Beauties" exhibition.
If his name isn't familiar to you, then chances are you're not a guitar or bass guitar musician.
Completely self-taught, Jens has been a master luthier for decades, hand-crafting instruments for the likes of Lady Gaga, George Benson, Prince, Mary J. Blige, Phil Lesh, Josh Duhamel, Doug Wimbish, and many others. His works of art are in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and the Smithsonian Institution.
Humble and self-effacing, my time with him revealed his passion for excellence, love of music and creating bespoke instruments, and humility.
One of my favorite interviews.
Have a listen here:

Thanks to Marc Nicholson and Qinpei Shiang for the introduction.
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16/05/2024

Last week's MONEY FM 89.3 "Saturday Mornings Show" we had
Steve Okun talking about "orangutan diplomacy," Kim Underhill on how She Brilliance is supporting female executives, President-elect Tom Wolf is taking The Rotary Club of Singapore to new heights, and three Singapore teenagers who are the best in the world at indoor skydiving. Have a listen to the podcast interviews:

1. https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-international-news-review-and-tr
Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about the latest development in Trump’s trial saga, ‘completely crippled’ aid operations in Gaza, Apple apologizes for a tone-deaf, “own-goal” advertisement, and Malaysia to start “orangutan diplomacy” with its palm oil customers.

2. https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-kim-underhill-and-her-she-brilli
CEO and Founder of SHE BRILLIANCE, Kim Underhill, about how her women’s leadership community is encouraging more business and professional women (and men) to step up to advance women through its Mentorship Programme, continuous Learning & Development Masterclasses, and networking events. shebrilliance.org

3. https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-tom-wolf-and-the-rotary-club-of
Tom Wolf, President-Elect, Rotary Club of Singapore and how Rotary International does philanthropic deeds around the world including its local “Football Plus” program using sport to reach more than 200 students each week. Also insight into the upcoming Global Rotary Conference in Singapore on 24 May at Marina Bay Sands with 13,000 Rotarians from around the world. rotary.org.sg

4. https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-world-cup-indoor-skydiving
Singaporean teens - Kai Minejima-Lee (15), Isabelle Koh (16), and Jordan Lee (19), who all recently brought home gold medals from the World Cup of Indoor Skydiving. What does it take to excel in sport, school, and their personal lives?

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10/05/2024

We're back in the studio after a week on the road in the US. Join us on the “Saturday Mornings Show” 11 May 2024 on MoneyFM 89.3 from 9:00am-12pm (Singapore) with Glenn van Zutphen and
Neil Humphreys.
Three easy ways to listen and connect with the show:
* Listen on 89.3FM radio in Singapore.
* Stream us globally on your mobile device on the free www.awedio.sg app (android, iPhone).
* Connect with us on MoneyFM What’s App +65.8855.0893 with your comments & questions.

This week’s show:
9:30am - The International News Review with Steve Okun: the latest development in Trump’s trial saga, Aid operations ‘completely crippled’ in Gaza, Apple apologizes for an “own-goal” advertisement, and Malaysia plans to start palm-oil “orangutan diplomacy.”

10:15am - In our "Singapore Home Brew" segment Kim Underhill, CEO/Founder of SHE BRILLIANCE encourages business and professional women.

10:30am - The "Wide World" segment talk with Tom Wolf, President Elect, Rotary International Club of Singapore to discuss the Global Rotary Conference in Singapore on 24 May at Marina Bay Sands billed as a “mini-United Nations.”

11:15am - During our "Saturday Mornings Sit-Down" conversation… Kai Minejima-Lee and Isabelle Koh - both World Cup of Indoor Skydiving champions - tell us about winning the gold at World Cup of Indoor Skydiving.

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26/04/2024

Join us on the “Saturday Mornings Show” 27 April 2024 on MoneyFM 89.3 from 9:00am-12pm (Singapore) with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys.
Three easy ways to listen and connect with the show:
* Listen on 89.3FM radio in Singapore.
* Stream us globally on your mobile device on the free www.awedio.sg app (android, iPhone).
* Connect with us on MoneyFM What’s App +65.8855.0893 with your comments & questions.

This week’s show:
9:15am - An exciting photo of a Raffles’ banded langur spotted in an unusual place. Dr. Andie Ang from Mandai Wildlife Reserve tells us why it’s important.
9:30am - The International News Review with Steve Okun, on an upcoming Supreme Court ruling that might impact the US Presidential election. Who might buy TikTok? The Indonesian president wants influencers to stay positive on the new capital Nusantara. And McCartney and Lennon’s new song.
10:15am - In our Singapore Home Brew segment… Rex Macaskill, Group CEO of POKKA, on promoting an inclusive work environment.
10:30am - The Wide World segment we talk to local startup Chief Visionary Officer Raj Sinha of Coco Veda on how he’s leveraging regional talent to create products in a sustainable way.
11:15am - During our Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation with Peachy Pacquing APAC Managing Director, Hyper Island Asia on human potential in the age of AI.
11:30am - What we’re watching on our favorite streaming platforms.

19/04/2024

Join us on the “Saturday Mornings Show” 20 April 2024 on Moneyfm 89.3 from 9:00am-12pm (Singapore) with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil HumphreysHumphreys.
Three easy ways to listen and connect with the show:
* Listen on 89.3FM radio in Singapore.
* Stream us globally on your mobile device on the free www.awedio.sg app (android, iPhone).
* Connect with us on MoneyFM What’s App +65.8855.0893 with your comments & questions.
This week’s show:
9:15am - Australian journalist Jason Dasey comes back to the MoneyFM 89.3 studio.
9:30am - The International News Review with Angela Sapp Mancini and India’s, multi-month elections begin. How Lawrence Wong as Singapore PM might impact the business community, Singapore’s new flexi-work requests, and becomes waterworld.
10:15am - In our Wide World segment, beekeeper Noelani Waters, and the important role play in urban environments like Singapore.
10:30am - The Singapore Home Brew segment with Chuen Chuen Yeo 杨荃荃, author of “Leaders People Love: The Agile Leaders' Guide to Creating Great Workplaces and Happy Employees.”
11:15am - A very special, two-part Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation with H.E. Kara Owen CMG CVO, British High Commissioner to Singapore and her take on the UK-Singapore Strategic Partnership and where it might go in the future.

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14/04/2024

Congratulations to Ken Lee and Sophia Shen - founders of - on their new addition to the food family: .
Great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a chill drink.
In the old Kilo space; nice Kallang River vibe.

12/04/2024

Join us today on the “Saturday Mornings Show” 13 April 2024 on MONEY FM 89.3 from 9:00am-12pm (Singapore) with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys Humphreys are finally back together in the studio after three weeks. So much to talk about!

Three easy ways to listen and connect with the show:
* Listen on 89.3FM radio in Singapore.
* Stream us globally on your mobile device on the free www.awedio.sg app (android, iPhone).
* Connect with us on MoneyFM What’s App +65.8855.0893 with your comments & questions.
This week’s show:

9:30am - The International News Review with Steve Okun, the first-ever trilateral summit among the United States, Japan and the Philippines, Singapore losing it’s shine for businesses? SEA getting way too hot to handle, and a 3rd TSMC chip factory in the US.

10:15am - In our Singapore Home Brew segment… Lauretta Alabons, LAMC Productions on the upcoming Singapore ROCK FEST at Fort Canning with rock legends Deep Purple.

10:30am - The Wide World segment and Singapore startup Seedflex, a credit lending business… a frictionless way for online merchants to stay in control of their business, capital and growth.

11:15am - During our Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation - Eeda Wallbank of EnviroSolutions & Consulting discusses as Risk Management or ESG is playing defense.

11:30am - And the Singapore International Festival of Arts director tells us what to expect at the upcoming SIFA in May and June.

11/04/2024

O.J. Simpson, Athlete Whose Trial Riveted the Nation, Dies at 76

He ran to football fame on the field and made fortunes in movies. Then a trial in which he was charged with killing his former wife and her friend changed everything.

07/04/2024

With my usual MONEY FM 89.3 Saturday Mornings co-conspirator Neil Humphreys on the road this week, many thanks to Steve Okun and Lisa Oake for graciously filling in as guest co-hosts.

Fascinating guests this week... here are the podcasted interviews for your enjoyment:

* Don Pearce live from Baltimore on the Keys Bridge salvage and the NYC earthquake:
https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-the-nyc-earthquake-and-global-tr

* International News review with Steve we talk about Yellen in China, Israel's killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers, a surprising ASEAN survey and US women's college basketball.:
https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-international-news-review-on-isr

* Palestinian actor Amer Hlehel and Charlotte Nors Singapore Theatre Company to discuss their latest one-man show, “Taha.” It’s an uplifting story of hope in times of turmoil:
https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-actor-amer-hlehel-talks-about-hi

* Teo Eng Seng, Singapore Cultural Medallion-winning Artist and Vygesh Mohan, National Gallery on combining new tech with the work of second-generation Singaporean artists:
https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-teo-eng-seng-singapore-cultural

* Low Choon Chye at NTUC LearningHub and Teoh Cy Inn at Vantage Automotive about auto-mobility trends and the new BYD Cars - Build Your Dream Electric Car Repair Workshop:
https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-ntuc-learning-hub-and-byd-train

* Jacob Puthenparambil, CEO, Redhill to discuss the upcoming Indian elections that will be closely watched by many in Singapore:
https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-saturday-morning-show/saturday-mornings-redhills-jacob-puthenparambil-di


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06/04/2024

Join us on the “Saturday Mornings Show” 06 April 2024 on MoneyFM 89.3 from 9:00am-12pm (Singapore) with Glenn van Zutphen and guest hosts Steve Okun and Lisa Oakeake.

Three easy ways to listen and connect with the show:

* Listen on 89.3FM radio in Singapore.

* Stream us globally on your mobile device on the free www.awedio.sg app (android, iPhone).

* Connect with us on MoneyFM What’s App +65.8855.0893 with your comments & questions.

This week’s show:

9:15am - Don Pearce joins us from the US to talk about the NYC earthquake and the collapsed Maryland Bridge recovery.

9:30am - The International News Review with Steve Okun: Israel and the aid worker killings, China-US trade, surprising ASEAN survey findings, and why women’s college basketball is taking the US by storm.

10:15am - In our Singapore Home Brew segment with Singapore Cultural Medallion award winner, artist Teo Eng Seng.

10:30am - NTUC LearningHub's new BYD Electric Car Repair Workshop and training program.

11:15am - During our Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation Palestinian actor Amer Hlehel, Actor and Charlotte Nors, MD of the Singapore Theatre Company tell us about the new “Taha” play, an uplifting story of hope in times of turmoil.

11:30am - Jacob Puthenparambil Puthenparambil, CEO of Redhill gives us his take on the Indian elections and what's at stake.

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03/04/2024

Sad to see two wonderful Singapore friends heading back to the US.
The Red Dot won't be the same without dedicated journalist Tom Benner and dedicated educator Trisha Craig.
So many great things about living here... but saying goodbye isn't one of them.

All the best in Princeton!



Thanks Roberts for your hospitality.

03/04/2024

Masterful performance tonight by Palestinian playwright and actor Amer Hlehel in "Taha".
It's a one-man show about the late Palestinian poet Taha Muhammad Ali.
"Written in poignant and humorous voice."
Go see this amazing actor.





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02/04/2024

Huge day for Singapore's first Olympic Gold Medallist, swimmer Joseph Schooling (and his wonderful mother, May).
He brought great credit and fame to Singapore in his 2016 Olympic win over Michael Phelps (he has lots of other wins, too).
His determination, personal, family, and financial sacrifices to study and train in the US at The Bolles School and then The University of Texas at Austin helped to bring out his natural talent.
Now to "retirement" and his personal business projects.
Congratulations, Jo!

Photo Credit: ST's Kevin Lim

24/03/2024

Very engaged group of Cambodian journalists during our training session today in Siem Reap.
Most of them doing amazing work in challenging circumstances.
Thanks Ansgar Graw and Glenn Chong for a fascinating seminar.