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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 JeongMarket View: Japan election shock, DBS dips, ST engineering soars, and Walmart hits $1 trillion
On Market View, Sean Cheong speaks with David Kuo, Co-founder of The Smart Investor, to unpack the key market moves shaping Asia and beyond. First up…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Overcoming traffic and turbulence, Geylang and Sailors pick up crucial wins
From traffic delays to tragic injuries, the Singapore Premier League delivered yet again - giving Sports Minutes plenty to discuss and dissect. Sailors…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: What is next for semiconductor optics firm MetaOptics post-SGX listing and how does it assess the effectiveness of listing on the local bourse? Its CEO explains.
Today we’re going to take you through the ins and outs of a semiconductor optics company that made the headlines for its performance post-IPO on the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is green-chip art the rebellious new player shaking up old-school portfolios?
Art has long been valued as both a cultural asset and a store of wealth, yet most artworks are bought once and never resold.As sustainability and alternative…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Japan heads to the polls on Feb 8. Will Sanae Takaichi, its first woman PM cruise to victory?
On Feb 8, Japan will hold a snap election that could reshape the country’s political landscape. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seeking to strengthen…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Seaweed sold out, privacy checked out - The new Korean viral snack and a building built for one super-sized family
Aside from Dubai chocolate, what is Korea’s newest global craze now? On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Amazon plans to spend US$200B on AI build-out this year; Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted drugs website; Trump administration to end job protections for up to 50,000 federal workers; Intel, AMD reportedly notify customers in China of lengthy waits for CPUs; CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, NIO, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to watch
Singapore shares fell today as investors continue to mull a selloff in US tech stocks overnight. The Straits Times Index dropped 0.7 per cent in the first 30…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Lion City Sailors part ways with Head Coach Aleksandar Ranković with immediate effect
Lion City Sailors have announced the departure of Head Coach Aleksandar Ranković with immediate effect. Despite 8 wins in 8 league matches, the defending SPL…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Amirul Adli on swapping BG Tampines Rovers for Negeri Sembilan despite Stags' flying high
At 30, Amirul Adli chose change. Speaking to Sports Minutes, he explains why he left BG Tampines despite their strong season, how he’s adapting to life…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why Asia's investors are betting on private credit
Asia’s investment landscape is evolving and private credit is at the heart of the change. But how is private credit moving from niche portfolios to a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Why is cancer screening participation low in Singapore? Here's why you should get screened early
Singapore faces a growing challenge in cancer screening, with participation rates for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers remaining worryingly low. At the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Is JB petrol really worth it .. and are you smarter than ST's 'What’s The News' challenge?
Is cheap petrol across the Causeway really worth the trip or are Singapore drivers risking more than they realise? On this episode of What’s Trending…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Shares of Qualcomm, Arm fell steeply on memory shortage concerns; Alphabet’s versus AMD’s results; Baidu approves US$5 billion share buyback, plans to issue first dividend; Nvidia’s possible AI chip sale to ByteDance; Keppel, SGX to watch
Singapore shares dipped today, in line with regional movements. The Straits Times Index was down 0.24% at 4,953.78 points at 11.54am Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Is it time we stop underestimating polytechnic education?
Polytechnic diplomas have been a cornerstone of Singapore’s workforce since 1954, supplying skilled talent across industries from engineering and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Where the deals are - M&A trends investors should watch
M&A in 2026 is being shaped by a volatile, uncertain, and complex world. AI is transforming deal-making, Japan and India are seeing strong activity, and China…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Can your kids survive China's XXL homework .. and Macron's aviators that moved markets
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh look at Chinese kids tackling homework the size of billboards, literally A0 sheets that have parents and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: PepsiCo, AMD’s earnings in focus, results from Alphabet and Amazon.com to come; Fed Governor Stephen Miran resigns from White House role; Nvidia reportedly nears deal to invest US$20 billion in OpenAI; Gold prices climb more than 2 per cent, building on best day since 2008; Singtel, GuocoLand to watch
Singapore shares inched higher in early trade today. The Straits Times Index was up 0.16% at 4,952.07 points at 10.06am Singapore time, with a value turnover…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Zulqarnaen Suzliman on his ‘reset’; leaving Sailors to join Albirex on loan
He’s back on the pitch, back getting wins and back enjoying football. Zulqarnaen Suzliman joins Sports Minutes to talk about his Albirex loan switch, the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: S$23.9B and 16.9M visitors in 2025 .. Can Singapore's tourism top that in 2026?
Singapore’s tourism sector has bounced back strongly in 2025, with tourism receipts hitting a record S$23.9 billion in the first three quarters—a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why DIY investors often undervalue what really drives their returns
Investing has never been more accessible. Across Asia, digital platforms and zero-commission trading have put the markets in the hands of millions of DIY…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Coke or Pepsi? Also, AI agents are having their own social lives without us…
On today’s episode of What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada explore the bizarre new social platform Moltbook, where 1.4 million AI…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Asian stocks, gold rebound in calmer trade, investors monitor incoming earnings from AMD, Super Micro Computer; US tariffs on Indian goods to be cut from 50% to 18%; Reserve Bank of Australia raises rates for first time in two years; SGX, Keppel, S-REIT earnings to watch
Singapore shares rose today as Asian markets rebounded from the previous day’s losses. The Straits Times Index was up 1.04% at 4,943.04 points at 2.30pm…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Will Singapore make its mark in space with a New National Space Agency?
On April 1, Singapore will officially launch its National Space Agency, setting its sights on growing the space sector, managing satellites, and boosting space…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: When the dollar weakens, what should you do?
The US dollar is sliding to levels not seen in years, the euro and sterling are surging, the Japanese yen is staging a dramatic turnaround, and the Singapore…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Gold hidden in your old SIM card? And did Melania Trump’s movie make millions?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the stories everyone’s talking about. First, we explore a viral sensation out of China…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Sell-off in Asia amid chaotic selling in precious metals; Earnings out of Disney, Palantir, PepsiCo, AMD, Alphabet and Amazon this week; Alibaba to spend three billion yuan for Chinese New Year AI push; Asia’s factory activity expands on solid global demand; Looking ahead to Singapore Airshow 2026; ST Engineering, Singtel to watch
Singapore shares fell today to track movements in Asian equities. The Straits Times Index was down 0.72% at 4,869.73 points at 2.14pm Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: In fighting cubs and in form locals, underwhelming foreigners and under fire coaches
From in fighting cubs to in form players, under fire coaches to underwhelming foreign signings - Sports Minutes recaps all the talking points from another…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Is the PSLE stress finally coming to an end? MOE considers reforms
Singapore’s education system has seen multiple reforms aimed at reducing academic pressure, from changes to streaming and PSLE scoring to a greater focus…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Bitcoin slides to US$83,000 - Is now the time to buy the dip? Or is another crypto winter ahead?
Bitcoin just can’t seem to catch a break, after losing ground as investors shifted into gold and silver, it’s now sliding alongside precious metals…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: Today you turn Chinese?... to K-pop fans spend $70,000 for an empty parcel
On today’s episode of What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into the TikTok sensation “turning Chinese,” a playful…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump endorses bipartisan deal to avert fresh government shutdown, to announce Fed Chair pick today; Apple forecasts surge of up to 16% in revenue for March quarter, Assessment of S&P 500 companies’ performance this season; China reportedly gives DeepSeek conditional approval to buy Nvidia’s H200 AI chips; Core inflation in Japan’s capital slows in January; Keppel DC Reit, NetLink NBN Trust to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as investors continue to mull global earnings out this week. The Straits Times Index was down 0.18% at 11.36am Singapore time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: The Nipah virus is back - Will this be the next outbreak?
The Nipah virus, which has once again made the news following an outbreak in India’s West Bengal. While the number of confirmed cases is still small, the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Should you ditch the dollar and lean to Asian currencies?
Asian currencies are surging. The US dollar is sliding. And political signals are shaking up global FX markets. Is this the start of a new currency regime, or…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Weird jobs that are officially extinct .. and the lamb that's smarter than you?
From humans doing math by hand for NASA to waking people up by shooting peas at their windows, some jobs from history are so bizarre they sound made up, but…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Asian tech stocks set to extend month-long rally; Microsoft slides 6.5% in extended trade amid concerns about massive capex spending, Meta shares up 8% in after hours after lifting revenue and capex outlook for 2026; Apple’s earnings in focus; Fed leaves rates unchanged, June seen as next likely window for rate cut; Samsung Electronic’ Q4 operating profit more than tripled to record high; Nvidia, Amazon and Microsoft reportedly in talks to invest up to US$60 billion in OpenAI; Sembcorp Industries to watch
Singapore shares nudged higher today as investors mull the US Federal Reserve’s move to hold interest rates as expected. The Straits Times Index was up…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: (SPECIALS) All about the fishballs – what should we know about DoDo’s parent Thong Siek Global and its internationalisation moves? We head down to its factory floor to find out.
We’re going to talk all about a hotpot ingredient that is sure to be on your reunion dinner table on Chinese New Year eve – the humble…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: The internet has a new ‘Karen’… and the world is 85 seconds to ending?
Gen Z has officially retired the term 'Karen', the infamous label for entitled or rude behavior, and crowned this new name as its modern replacement. For…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Caught your spouse cheating? Here's what you need to know
Divorce is never just a legal process, and when infidelity is involved, it can raise painful questions about trust, fairness, and financial security. In…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is Asia's whisky demand reshaping global whisky investment?
Whisky investment is increasingly viewed as a long-term, scarcity-driven asset, supported by premiumisation and structurally limited supply. As demand expands…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Most Asian markets up after S&P 500 index hit record overnight, investors await Fed rate decision and big tech earnings; China reportedly gives green light to importing first batch of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips; ASML’s results in focus; Gold’s blistering rally continues past US$5,200; ST Engineering, Hong Leong Asia to watch
Singapore shares fell today after crossing the 4,900 mark yesterday. The Straits Times Index was down 0.42% at 4,902.23 points at 2.18pm Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: What does the expansion of Retirement and MediSave Grants mean for you?
More Singaporeans are set to get a bigger boost to their retirement and healthcare savings. The Ministry of Health, Ministry of Manpower, and the CPF Board…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is the UK gemstone market entering a “golden decade” for investors?
The gemstone market is gaining renewed attention as investors increasingly look beyond traditional financial instruments in search of scarcity, resilience, and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: Nihilist Penguin meltdown vs. Taipei 101 thrill - What’s your mood today?
Which internet mood meme are you today - the “Nihilist Penguin” who just wants to walk away from it all or the daredevil who climbs Taipei 101…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump to raise tariffs on certain South Korean imports to 25%; Nvidia invests US$2B more in CoreWeave; Magnificent Seven earnings in focus; China posts first annual rise in industrial profit in four years in 2025; Asian shares hit new record; STI breaks 4,900 points; OUE Reit, Nam Cheong to watch
Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) broke new ground this morning and crossed the 4,900 threshold for the first time. The benchmark index hit a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: What will Stablecoins look like in 2030? Hot takes you need to know
Stablecoins are no longer just a niche corner of the crypto world; they’re increasingly shaping the future of money. With issuance projected to reach…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Too good to be true? 'Bait-style' trick property agents in Singapore use to hook buyers
Singapore’s property market has always been competitive, but a recent investigation by The Straits Times has uncovered a worrying trend. Some agents are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: Is pickleball old news? TYPTI, a celeb-backed sport is all the rage, along with $300 wearable LEGO Croc bricks
Is pickleball already old news? On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh look at whether TYPTI — a new racquet sport dubbed the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Big tech earnings to Fed rate decision – what should you focus on this week?; Asian markets traded mixed amid geopolitical uncertainties, chatter on Japanese yen intervention; Singdollar strengthens to strongest against USD since late 2014; Gold crosses US$5,000 mark, bolstering SGX-listed pawnbrokers, gold plays; LVMH shareholders demand clarity on succession plans; MoneyMax Financial to watch
Singapore shares fell today, tracking movements in Asian markets. The Straits Times Index was down 0.66% at 4,859.01 points at 2.20pm Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: How important is Work+Store for LHN Group post listing of Coliwoo?
It is back to the real estate sector today as we take you through the ins and outs of a real estate management services group that recently spun off its…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Carbon tax doubles - Is your electricity bill about to go up… again?
Singapore’s carbon tax has nearly doubled, jumping from $25 to $45 per tonne, and that change is starting to show up where it matters most: household…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Are private markets really ‘stable’? Should you go into secondary investments?
After a year marked by trade shocks, political uncertainty, and a sharp pause in dealmaking, private markets are entering 2026 with a very different tone…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: Are BTS fans rich or just crazy? How far are they willing to go to secure concert tickets?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into how a college student went viral after emailing her professor for permission to use her…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Wall Street extends rebound for second day; Trump sues JPMorgan, CEO Jamie Dimon for S$6.4 billion over alleged debanking; Intel struggles to meet AI data centre demand; Bank of Japan keeps rates steady; Singapore’s 2025 core inflation averages 0.7%; STI hits record, driven by OCBC, UOB; The Assembly Place debuts on SGX’s Catalist board; Suntec Reit to watch
Singapore shares rose today, driven by banking heavyweights UOB and OCBC. The Straits Times Index was up 1.26% at 4,889.27 points at 2.34pm Singapore time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Hougang United 2.0 taking shape under the tutelage of Akbar Nawas, Panarai 'Otto' Pansiri and Walid Lounis
When change happens behind the scenes and silence follows online, speculation fills the void. So with Hougang United in flux, Sports Minutes sits down with…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Trump's 'Board of Peace' - Can $1B buy a seat above the UN & form a new world order?
US President Donald Trump is rolling out his latest global gambit: the “Board of Peace.” With an eye-popping $1 billion price tag for permanent…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Whose side are you on in the Beckham family feud & can an 81-year-old be a gamer?
One episode. Two very different takes on family. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong is joined with Sports Minutes host Ziaul Raushan to dive into family drama and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is the Yen in a free fall?
All eyes are on Japan’s yen. The currency has been sliding to levels we haven’t seen in almost two years, edging close to the 160 mark against the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Wall Street bounces on Trump’s reversal on Greenland, Asian markets react; South Korea’s KOSPI tops 5,000pts for the first time; JPMorgan Chase’s CEO Jamie Dimon calls Trump’s proposed credit card rate cap an “economic disaster”; Netflix’s US$83B cash deal to buy Warner Bros.; Toku’s IPO on SGX Catalist board; Info-Tech Systems to watch
Singapore shares inched higher today, tracking a positive session seen on Wall Street overnight. The Straits Times Index was up 0.44% at 4,830.89 points at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Are the wealthy rethinking their financial strategies in a shaky market?
What does it take to protect wealth in a world where markets can swing overnight and geopolitical tensions can upend investment strategies? And when the next…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Run with your boss or get fired? And, lonely in Singapore? 1 in 10 has no close friends
From forced 7am runs with your boss to the quiet reality of friendship in Singapore, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh break it all down on What's Trending. We…