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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 JeongSports Minutes: Andrea Verolino on lifts the lid of refereeing in Singapore, VAR controversies and overcoming scrutiny
They’re blamed, booed, and rarely praised, but what’s it really like to be a referee? Former Singapore Premier League official Andrea Verolino…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: SG's economy doing well with 4.8% growth, but are Singaporeans feeling it?
Singapore ended 2025 on a strong note. The economy grew by 4.8 per cent, beating earlier forecasts and clocking its fastest pace since 2021. Manufacturing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is there going to be a tech bubble burst in 2026?
Tech stocks have carried the market for years, fuelled by AI hype, blockbuster earnings and sky-high expectations. But as 2025 draws to a close, investors are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Stocks in Asia kickstart 2026 on positive note; KOSPI hits record high, Samsung Electronics says customers praised competitiveness of HBM4 chip; Singapore’s economy expanded 4.8% yoy in 2025; Taiwan, South Korea led rebound in Asia’s manufacturing activity; Looking ahead to Wall Street open; Nio, Mandarin Oriental to watch
Singapore shares rose in the first trading session of 2026 today. The Straits Times Index was up 0.4% at 4,664.97 points at 12.31pm Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: Stranger Things leaves fans cold, baby names get creative & a dad stumbles into Monopoly glory
On What’s Trending with Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada, it’s a mix of endings, unexpected wins, and changing trends, from the highly…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Recapping the highs & lows of 2025; Revealing our wish list for 2026!
A brand new year offers brand new possibilities - especially when it comes to sport, and particularly Singapore football. So what did the rollercoaster that…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Did silver fare better than gold in 2025?
2025 was a defining year for the silver market, marked by record prices and heightened investor interest. As the market enters 2026, attention is now turning…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Looking ahead to 2026; S&P 500 Index up over 17% in 2025; China's manufacturing activity unexpectedly grew in December; TSMC says it started mass production of ‘most advanced’ 2nm chips; SUTL Enterprise to watch
Singapore shares dipped today in the last trading day of 2025. The Straits Times Index was down 0.2% at 4,646.27 points at 10.29am Singapore time, with a value…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: What was the most viral story of 2025?
To wrap up 2025, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada revisit the viral moments that truly defined the year online on What’s Trending. Pop culture went…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Don't know where to go to ring in the new year? We've got you covered.
With just two days left of 2025, attention now turns to how we’re getting ready to ring in the New Year, and what you need to know before heading out…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Will we see a continuous moderate growth in property prices in 2026?
We’re taking a step back to look at the property market as 2025 draws to a close. How did the market perform this year? What surprised buyers and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Precious metals extend losses, Asian equities fluctuate in quiet trade; Meta Platforms to acquire Manus; US reportedly approves Samsung, SK Hynix chipmaking tool shipments to China for 2026; ST Engineering, Keppel to watch
Singapore shares inched higher today in the last full trading day of 2025. The Straits Times Index was up 0.51% at 4,657.14 points at 2.39pm Singapore time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: Would you pay 10 cents for a plastic bag & What would the future look like in 27 years?
As we head into the new year, on What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada talk about stories that got us thinking about both everyday habits…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: What really works against back-to-school illnesses
With schools set to reopen in the new year, so are the sniffles, coughs, and fevers. But are you really protecting your kids, or just going through the…
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Market View: PM Wong to deliver Singapore’s Budget 2026 statement on Feb 12; Asian markets mostly up in quiet post-Christmas trade, Fed minutes in focus this week; Bitcoin breaks above US$90,000 as traders bet on New Year rebound; China to pay interest on digital yuan; Keppel, Keppel DC Reit to watch
Singapore shares were little moved today as investors kicked off the last trading week of 2025. The Straits Times Index was up 0.04% at 4,638.14 points at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Did the Singdollar outperform this year?
We’re looking back at a big one for Singapore - the Singapore dollar. How did it really perform in 2025, what shaped its moves, and what should we be…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: K-pop Idol fired, NS allowance woes & a wedding gift wishlist from someone you knew 10 years ago?!
From K-pop drama to everyday struggles and holiday surprises, today’s stories have us talking. On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Ex-PM Najib found guilty in 1MDB case - Where does this leave Malaysia's political future?
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been found guilty of abuse of power in the biggest trial yet to emerge from the multibillion-dollar 1MDB…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Asian markets inched higher in holiday-thinned trade; Gold pushes higher, silver hits record amid US-Venezuela tensions; Singapore factory output rises 14.3% yoy in November; Japan to quadruple spending support for chips, AI in budget; Sembcorp Industries, Keppel Reit to watch
Singapore shares dipped today with investors now back from the Christmas Day holiday. The Straits Times Index was down 0.06% at 4,633.73 points at 2.42pm…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Singapore’s guide to tokenised funds. Is this the next major shift in investing?
Tokenised funds are emerging as one of the most exciting developments in asset management, promising new ways to structure, access, and scale investments.Yet…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Grandma refuses to buy Christmas presents, a YouTuber with an overly generous bonus & a professor takes your exam for you?!
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada started with a viral grandmother who refused to buy Christmas presents for her grandchildren, choosing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Which Asian currencies were the biggest winners of 2025? Who were the losers?
2025 has been anything but a straight line for Asian currencies. Some have surprised with resilience, others have slid to record lows, all shaped by global…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Santa Claus rally sets in with S&P 500 index logging record close; US Q3 GDP grows at 4.3% yoy, topping expectations; Looking ahead to 2026; Asia’s performance for 2025; Manulife US Reit to watch
Singapore shares dipped in a shortened trading session today as investors looked ahead to the Christmas Day holiday. The Straits Times Index was down 0.16% at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Secret Santa leaves a kid crying, Robin Hood raids leave elves on naughty list & dogs save Christmas
From Secret Santa shockers to Robin Hood Santas and a nativity that’s gone to the dogs, today’s What's Trending stories cover the full…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Can Thailand and Cambodia seek a way back to peace?
Cambodia and Thailand are on the brink of returning to a ceasefire, but only after weeks of intense fighting that has left dozens dead and nearly a million…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Tequila on the rocks - Why 2025 shook the hottest spirit market
Tequila has been on fire in the global spirits scene, but 2025 tells a more nuanced story. Growth has slowed, inventories are piling up, and investors are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Singapore’s consumer prices held steady in November; Indonesia to sign trade tariff agreement with US in January; Nvidia reportedly aims to begin H200 chip shipments to China by mid-February; CapitaLand Investment, Ever Glory United to watch
Singapore shares rose today to track gains seen in regional markets. The Straits Times Index was up 0.39% at 4,628.44 points at 12.44pm Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: A graduation full of memes, bread becomes Singapore's iconic food & a woman's ex-fiancé sues her for eating too much malatang
Today on What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada discuss a breakup that ended in court after a man in China sued his ex-fiancée over…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Why Prime HDBs loses steam, while Plus flats see uneven demand
It’s been one year since the introduction of HDB’s Prime, Plus and Standard classification framework. But while Prime flats continue to attract…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Did the art market go through a healthy reset in 2025?
After two years of declining global art sales, 2025 didn't shape up as a rebound, but a reset. High-end auctions slowed, while more accessible works held their…
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Market View: Asian markets rally, gold hits record high on US unemployment data; China to scrub small overdue debts from credit records to help spur lending; South Korea’s chip sector masks weakness in other exports; Uber teams up with Baidu to start robotaxi trials in UK; Seatrium, CNMC Goldmine to watch
Singapore shares rose today in line with movements seen across regional markets. The Straits Times Index was up 0.65% at 4,599.43 points at 3.14pm Singapore…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: How much is enough to put in a wedding angbao & a snowman as tall as a six-storey building - and that’s not an exaggeration
Welcome to another episode of What's Trending! To start the week, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada discuss how much to give in an angbao from market-rate…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Singlife Financial Adviser’s CEO sheds light on growth in Singapore’s insurance industry, concerns surrounding investment-linked policies and what they mean for the firm.
It’s back to the financial services industry as we speak to a financial advisory firm that’s wholly owned by Singlife. Founded in 2016, Singlife…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why are Asia’s wealthy going all in on crypto?
Crypto is no longer just a niche play. Asia’s high-net-worth individuals are increasingly allocating real portions of their portfolios to digital assets…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Is ByteDance's secret deal about to save TikTok from a US ban?
TikTok’s future in the US has been hanging by a thread, caught between national security concerns, political battles, and calls for divestment. Now…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Asian markets up on below-forecast US inflation; Bank of Japan hikes rates to 30-year high; US reportedly launches review of advanced Nvidia AI chip sales to China; Nike’s China playbook; OpenAI seizing early lead in education market; Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust to watch
Singapore shares inched higher today to track gains seen across Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.15% at 4,577.44 points at 3.11pm Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Christmas queen loses her crown, your old air-con might be worth gold & socks on Singapore streets?
Welcome to the Friday edition of What's Trending! Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh get festive as they unpack a Christmas chart twist: Mariah Carey’s All I…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Is China’s digital yuan a new tourist tool or a financial power move?
Travelling to China just got a digital upgrade. Singaporeans can now use China’s e-CNY, the digital renminbi, through a new pilot program that lets…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: What should investors take note as tokenized funds go retail in Singapore
For the first time, a tokenized fund will be open to the public, thanks to MAS approval for a collaboration between Franklin Templeton and DBS. Could this be…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: (SPECIALS) The AI boom, US Fed rate uncertainty and China’s economic transition away from property and heavy investment – the three themes weighing on investors in 2025
It’s now time for a Special, year-end edition of Market View, where we not only take you though how the Singapore stock market closed for the day, but…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Politician armpit fights, airborne rats, and AI saying ... ‘I Do’ in Japan
Welcome to another episode of What's Trending! Today’s headlines are pure chaos and Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar break it all down…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Singapore’s exports jump 11.6%, led by pharma and electronics
Singapore’s key exports surged 11.6% in November, well above expectations, driven by strong growth in pharmaceuticals and electronics. Over in Japan…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: 2026 ahead - Who gains and who loses in emerging markets?
Geopolitics, higher tariffs, and a global supply-chain reset are changing where money flows, and that shift is only picking up pace into 2026. Aberdeen’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: 5G interference with aircraft on the radar - Should travellers be concerned?
5G networks are rolling out across the region, promising faster speeds and better connectivity. But concerns have emerged about whether these high-speed…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: 2025's words get sloppy, savage Secret Santa & one man's laziness leads to another's happiness
Welcome to the another day of What’s Trending! In this episode, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada scratch their heads over…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Is Japan’s mixed PMI signaling caution or opportunity for investors?
Singapore Airlines reported a 2.6% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in November, reaching 13.3 billion passenger-kilometres, slightly outpacing the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: ComCare’s numbers dropped - Are families now really better off?
The number of families receiving ComCare’s Short-to-Medium-Term Assistance (SMTA) fell to a five-year low in 2024, reflecting improvements in the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: How are HNWIs investing in 2025 and what changes in 2026
According to a survey from Sun Life, amongst Singapore respondents, 67% said they worry their wealth won’t outlast their children, and only half…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Disney's making people buy snakes, PM Wong's Spotify Wrapped unveiled & one man rejects a $1.3M offer
Welcome to the second day of What’s Trending! In this episode, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada dive into the internet’s most…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: China’s industrial numbers miss expectations - Is this a warning sign for investors?
ESR REIT proposes to divest eight non-core Singapore assets for S$338.1 million, offering insights into capital recycling and balance-sheet management. Also in…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Will Singapore’s pay rises and bonuses meet your expectations in 2026?
As 2026 approaches, Singapore employees can expect moderate salary increases averaging 3 to 6 percent, as companies take a cautious approach amid ongoing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Taylor Swift gave away millions, Dracula wants your money & someone on SQ is mad about cake
Welcome to the return of What’s Trending! In this episode, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada spoke all about Taylor Swift’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: How should investors reset their portfolios for a more uncertain 2026?
As 2025 winds down, investors are taking stock of a year full of twists and turns. From NVIDIA’s blockbuster earnings boosting global tech sentiment to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Should the US have access to travellers' social media history? Will social media checks affect travel to the US?
The US could soon ask travellers, including those from Singapore, to share up to five years of social media history as part of immigration checks. Is this a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why emerging market bonds are the fixed income star of 2025
Emerging market bonds are stealing the spotlight in global fixed income this year. With local-currency debt up nearly 14% and hard-currency debt climbing 8.7%…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: From love to legacy, designing rings that tell your story
Finding the perfect engagement ring is often seen as a milestone, but for many couples, the process can feel overwhelming or disconnected from the love…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Asian equities track record day on Wall Street on Fed rate cut, higher than expected initial jobless claims reading; Oracle, Broadcom earnings, Disney-OpenAI deal in focus; Softbank Group reportedly studying potential acquisitions surrounding data centre operator Switch; Lululemon’s CEO Calvin McDonald to step down; CDL, UOL, GuocoLand, Hongkong Land to watch
Singapore shares rose today, tracking gains seen across Asian markets. The Straits Times Index was up 1.26% at 4,577.92 points at 1.15pm Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: This company turns your life story into a one-of-a-kind song
What if you could give someone a song made just for them, a melody that tells their story, captures their emotions, and celebrates their journey? Lyrica Song…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: More retrenchments, fewer jobs - Is Singapore’s job market in trouble for 2026?
Singapore’s latest job figures show signs of strain. Retrenchments edged up in the third quarter, job vacancies continued to fall, and more firms are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: 61% of Singaporeans are now in crypto. Are you missing out?
Singapore is quietly becoming a regional crypto hub, with 61% of Singaporeans now holding digital assets, evidence that crypto is moving beyond a niche hobby…