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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong
Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world. From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality. Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you…
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Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Will two hours of non-teaching time ease preschool teachers’ workload?
From November 2027, all full-time preschool teachers in Singapore will be guaranteed at least two hours of non-teaching time each week, giving them dedicated…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Could you survive a day without your HDB lift?
Have you ever experienced a lift breakdown in your HDB block? Both lifts at Block 516 Bedok North Avenue 2 broke down on October 4, leaving residents to climb…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Can Singapore's new cyber strategy better protect us from malware and phishing sites?
Singapore plans to roll out a new national system in 2027 to block access to websites linked to phishing and malware, as part of its refreshed cybersecurity…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Gold isn’t just for grandma anymore. Why is Gen Z buying bullion?
Stocks, crypto and digital investments might be what you associate with Gen Z, but two young Singaporeans are making a case for something more traditional…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Would you move to JB if it actually cost you MORE?
Singaporeans often head to Johor Bahru for cheaper food, groceries and everyday essentials. But what if moving across the Causeway doesn’t actually save…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go from the Singapore Grand Prix 2026 – How are Lenovo’s technologies turbocharging the Formula 1 races? Executives from Lenovo and F1 explain.
Earlier in June, finance presenter Chua Tian Tian headed down to Miami, USA, to catch Match 71 of the FIFA World Cup and to see how global technology solutions…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Are millennials the ultimate "kidult" collectors?
Millennials are often associated with the rise of “kidult” culture, with many continuing to collect the toys, characters and childhood favourites…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Haze persists in Singapore. What you need to know about new haze subsidies
As haze continues to affect Singapore, the government has activated two subsidy schemes from October 12 to help eligible residents seek treatment for…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Would you survive a toilet timer? China’s new bathroom watchdog
A tourist attraction in China has introduced digital timers above public toilet stalls, counting how long visitors spend inside. Officials say the system helps…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: What does it take to be a Formula 1 team principal?
Millions watch the drivers on race day. But what about the man calling the shots behind the scenes? At the Singapore Grand Prix, Sports Minutes sits down with…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: F1 kicks off in Singapore. The buzz, the heat and the haze
The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is officially underway, with fans flooding into the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the first day of action. On The Big Story…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Why are Singapore’s university students less active than their grandparents?
A new study from NUS Medicine is challenging the idea that we naturally become less active as we age. Researchers tracking nearly 2,000 adults in Singapore…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: F1 driver cycles 420km before the Singapore GP. Will his legs survive race day?
How far would you go for your passion? Cadillac F1 driver Valtteri Bottas cycled more than 400km from Malaysia to Singapore over four days, arriving just days…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Why are more Gen Zs turning to longevity-focused wellness?
Longevity may sound like something to think about later in life, but more younger people are starting to take an interest in it now. From saunas and cold…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: A new P1 registration system... but will it change who gets into popular schools?
Singapore’s Primary 1 registration system is changing next year, with more places reserved for children without prior links to a school and a new…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Gavin Lee on picking up the pieces after the pain inflicted by Malaysia, lessons learnt from the FIFA ASEAN Cup and the road ahead to the Asian Cup
“Trust the Process.” It’s a phrase Gavin Lee has repeated time and again, since taking charge of the Lions in November 2025. But after that…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Are Singapore’s buskers performing for a divided crowd?
Busking is a familiar sight in Singapore from MRT stations to shopping centres, with some people enjoying the live music while others may find certain…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: What’s got Gen Z hooked on Singapore’s fish?
When you think of Gen Z, marine conservation probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But a growing group of young Singaporeans is heading…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: 8 public officers referred to police after 191 property transactions reviewed. What do we know so far?
The use of sensitive government information by public officers came under scrutiny in Parliament following a review of 191 property transactions involving…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Are AI glasses changing what privacy means in public?
Smart glasses can look just like ordinary spectacles, but some come with cameras, microphones and AI, raising a new question: how do you know if you’re…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: North-South Corridor delayed again. But will residents get some relief sooner?
The North-South Corridor has been pushed back by two years, with the full project now expected to be completed in 2029. But there could be some relief for…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Could just talking help young people feel less alone?
Talking about struggles sounds simple, until you’re the one who has to open up. For young people, fear of judgement, uncertainty about counselling, or…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Is your cai fan order secretly blowing your sodium limit?
Think your usual cai fan, noodles or hawker meal is reasonably healthy? You might want to check the numbers. A Singaporean man recently logged a plate of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: From employment to healthcare, what will new support measures mean for people with disabilities?
The Taskforce on Assurance for Families with Persons with Disabilities has introduced a new set of measures to strengthen support for people with disabilities…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Why should the younger generation be there for isolated seniors?
As Singapore’s population ages, more seniors may find themselves with fewer people around them for regular companionship and support. While family and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: A holiday to space costs almost S$1 million. Would you pay for it?
Would you spend almost S$1 million on a holiday or is there a price tag that’s simply too high? On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: How does Samudera Shipping expand while retaining flexibility and its niche in serving intra-Asia feeder routes? Its CEO explains.
Incorporated in 1993 and subsequently listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange in 1997, Samudera Shipping Line is a shipping company primarily engaged in…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Why are HDB resale prices still dipping, even after the lifting of 15-month wait-out period?
HDB resale prices have fallen for the third consecutive quarter, even as transactions pick up and the 15-month wait-out period for private property owners…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Forget internships. Why this Gen Z would rather sell curry puffs
At 24, SUSS finance student Yuan Ming is juggling university studies with a curry puff business he runs alongside his brother and a friend. Instead of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: First the ang bao, now a wedding fee as well?
Your best friend is getting married, you’ve bought the outfit, booked the hotel, and taken leave from work. Then, you receive a $350 bill labelled your…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Is CrossFit about more than just getting fit for millennials?
For a generation now juggling careers, relationships, family and everything in between, working out isn't necessarily just about getting in shape anymore. It…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Can you trust online reviews after 45 businesses admit to buying fake ratings?
Online reviews have become a big part of how we make purchasing decisions, whether we’re choosing a restaurant, booking a hotel or deciding which product…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Press for green man, wait for how long? Singaporean’s complaint sparks online debate
Do Singaporeans complain too much, or are some gripes completely justified? On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada look at a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Bus and MRT fares to rise by 7% from December 26. Can $80 vouchers help commuters cope?
Public transport fares in Singapore will rise by 7% from December 26, with commuters paying up to 13 cents more per trip amid higher energy and operating…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Too paiseh to network? The unwritten rules of networking for Gen Z
There's a part of working life that nobody really teaches you. You learn how to write a CV. You learn how to ace an interview. You might even learn how to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Safuwan Baharudin on ‘do-or-die’ Malaysia clash, Indonesia red card & Lions’ caps dream
So it all comes down to this. Singapore need a result against Malaysia in their final group game to stay alive in the FIFA ASEAN Cup, and Safuwan Baharudin…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Boss promises F1 Tickets if workers hit 2,000 likes. Would this motivate you?
What would make you work harder... a bigger bonus, more time off, or tickets to the Singapore Grand Prix?On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Households are locking in their electricity rates as prices rise. Is it time to lock in yours?
Electricity retailers are rolling out new plans and promotions as more households look to lock in their electricity rates amid higher energy costs. The…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: How much should you have to compromise when living with someone else?
How much should you have to compromise when living with someone else? And if you’re both paying for a shared space, should one person ever be able to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Is 18 too young to start investing? One Gen Z student says otherwise
For many young Singaporeans, investing used to feel like something you started much later in life — once you had a stable career, a steady income and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Is there really such a thing as an AI-proof degree?
With AI reshaping the workplace, students are facing a new dilemma when choosing a university degree: which careers will still be viable by the time they…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: World News Day 2026 - From Trump’s White House media ban to global newsroom job cuts, How much more pressure can journalism take?
The news industry is facing mounting pressure, from political disputes over media access to sweeping newsroom job cuts. In the US, a federal judge has ordered…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Is it okay to bring an iced coffee to a job interview?
What actually counts as unprofessional at work these days? Is bringing an iced coffee into a job interview really a red flag? And would you draw the line at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: (SPECIALS) Why is Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons’ parent Restaurant Brands International expanding aggressively in APAC right now?
What comes to mind when you think of the phrase “flamed-grilled” burgers, or even to “have it your way”? For over seven decades, Burger…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: New HR certification requirement coming in 2028. What will it mean for businesses?
From July 2028, organisations with more than 200 employees will need at least one HR professional certified at the IHRP-CP level or above, or an accepted…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Why seniors are having their main character moment on TikTok
TikTok dances, K-pop, makeovers and glittery outfits might not be what comes to mind when you think of senior activities. But at a recent event in Kallang, 19…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Younger generations want millennials to stop ending texts with “lol”
'Okay, I’ll see you at 7 lol'. Why do we keep adding those three little letters to the end of our texts, even when we’re not actually laughing? For…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Are we giving our children enough space to simply be children?
What happens when a child who once needed a safe space grows up to become part of the community that provides it? The answer to that question is 'Tak Takut…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: COE prices fall across the board. Could car buyers finally get a break?
COE premiums have fallen across the board in the latest bidding exercise, but Category A is still at $131,890, just below its record high earlier this month…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Chope-ing a public space for 2 hours? When does it go too far?
You find an empty table in a public space, but instead of a tissue packet, there’s a laptop, keyboard, headphones and bags occupying the seats. How long…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Are Singapore firms and households ready for the next financial shock?
Singapore’s households and businesses have sufficient financial buffers to weather potential shocks, according to the Monetary Authority of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Is Penang becoming Singapore’s retirement Plan B?
Singapore may be home, but for some Singaporeans, retirement could be somewhere else.Penang is attracting growing interest as a potential second home and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Haziq Kamarudin on Jurong goals and Jakarta dreams after maiden call-up to Gavin Lee's squad
From Jurong to Jakarta - Haziq Kamarudin’s football journey has taken another major step. The FC Jurong midfielder has earned his maiden Singapore…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: When does a public proposal become a public nuisance?
You’ve paid hundreds of dollars for a concert ticket, found your seat, and you’re ready to watch your favourite artist. But what happens when the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go in Tokyo and Seoul — How is Levi’s capturing the hearts of its next generation consumers through its pop-ups featuring K-pop icon ROSE? It’s CMO and CCO explain.
It’s all about how an apparel maker is redefining that pair of jeans you’re wearing today. Finance presenter Chua Tian Tian was away for the past…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Are young Singaporeans still chasing after luxury experiences?
For generations, luxury has been closely tied to status — the brands we wear, the cars we drive and the places we stay. But younger consumers are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Could Singapore’s GFA review give developers more room to build?
Singapore’s rules on how much floor space developers can build could be getting a rethink. The URA is reviewing its gross floor area guidelines to give…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Feet on seats? Loud music? You could be fined $500 in Singapore
From blasting TikTok videos without earphones to putting your feet on the seat, we’ve all encountered that bus commuter. But from September 23, some of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: What it takes to be a young successful woman in Singapore today
What does it mean to make a name for yourself when your surname already carries so much weight? For Iman Fandi, growing up as part of one of Singapore’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Trump, Xi set for high-stakes DC meeting. Can US and China agree on trade and AI?
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet this week, after senior US and Chinese officials wrapped up talks covering trade…