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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 JeongWealth Tracker: Why Asian investors are turning to US private credit’s middle market
Private credit is booming, with global assets topping two trillion dollars. One hotspot is the U.S. middle market, nearly half of America’s economy…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Could this be the next leap in smart home cleaning technology?
Could a vacuum really handle all your cleaning? ECOVACS believes it can.The DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone, now launched in Singapore, promises to clean every corner…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Asian equities up as investors mull US-China trade war, digest Fed’s latest “Beige Book” of economic conditions; JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon on “cockroaches” in the financial sector; Anthropic reportedly aims to nearly triple annualised revenue run rate next year; TSMC ADR premiums top two decade highs, Samsung Electronics’ shares hit all-time high; Temasek, Nvidia, Blackrock part of group striking US$40 billion data centre deal to fuel AI boom; Soon Hock Enterprise, SIA to watch
Singapore shares dipped today despite most Asian markets recording gains. The Straits Times Index was down 0.49% at 4,346.92 points at 11.51am Singapore time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Is Singapore's CPF really one of the best pension systems in the world?
Singapore’s Central Provident Fund has just reached a major milestone, becoming the first pension system in Asia-Pacific to earn an ‘A&rsquo…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is the rush into mutual funds a smart move?
Singapore investors are parking more money into safer assets, with nearly 60 per cent of mutual fund inflows this year going into money market…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Opening an onsen at 19? Joya Onsen Cafe’s teen boss says it’s the opposite of zen
Stella Koh, Co-Founder, Joya Onsen Cafe. Singaporeans love Japan, the food, the culture, the little rituals that make life feel a little more relaxed. But what…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US bank earnings in focus; China deflation eases in September; Intel announces new AI chip for data centre; CNMC Goldmine, Centurion to watch
Singapore shares rebounded from yesterday’s losses today. The Straits Times Index was up 0.43% at 4,373.29 points at 11.16am Singapore time, with a value…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Crucial win over India sees Singapore take control of their Asian Cup qualification destiny
They wanted redemption...and they delivered! Singapore silenced the critics with a gutsy 2-1 win over India to keep their AFC Asian Cup hopes alive. Former…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: (SPECIALS) BUGATTI’s CEO and President Mate Rimac on what’s next for the firm as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of the iconic Veyron
It's all about hypercars in this “On the Go” Special episode of “Under the Radar” as Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: How to make use of your SkillsFuture credits before it expires Dec 2025
Over 70% of Singaporeans have yet to use their one-off $500 SkillsFuture Credit top-up, which will expire at the end of this year. That’s a missed…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: How is K-Beauty transforming the private markets landscape?
K-beauty isn’t just a global trend, it’s shaping the way private equity invests. With giants like Blackstone and KKR snapping up brands and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Making tech work for people through story-led videos and AI-powered workflows
Nicholas Cheng founded VideoPulse, a creative studio built for tech companies that helps turn complex products into clear, story-led videos. What started as a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Wall Street rallies as Trump tempers rhetoric against China, Asia fails to track advance; Tech firms boosted by Broadcom-OpenAI deal; Singapore GDP up 2.9% yoy in Q3, MAS keeps monetary policy unchanged; Silver prices hit all-time high; Japanese equities struggle amid political turmoil; Mapletree Logistics Trust to watch
Singapore shares slid today as investors continue to monitor renewed US-China trade fears. The Straits Times Index was down 0.57% at 4,364.69 points at 1.59pm…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Is the Gaza war really over?
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that “the war in Gaza is over.” His statement follows a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why are young investors turning to wine?
Across Asia, a new wave of collectors in their 30s is turning wine into more than just a drink, it’s becoming an investment. But what makes a bottle…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: When ‘good’ isn’t good enough. Is the age of AI killing your marketing campaign?
We’re surrounded by beautiful campaigns. They’re fast, efficient, and algorithmically approved.But sometimes, even the most flawless work leaves us…
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Market View: Selling hit APAC markets following renewed US-China trade fears, Asian currencies slip to weakest levels since May; Malaysia sees ringgit on path to strengthen below RM4 per USD; InnoTek surges 23.6% on Nvidia order wins; UOL, Singapore Land Group to watch
Singapore shares slipped today to track declines seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 1.2% at 4,373.88 points at 2.20pm Singapore time, with a value…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Ilhan Fandi on turning pain into points, making up for his misses and a burning desire to keep Singapore's Asian Cup qualification hopes alive
A painful night. A long flight. And now, a do-or-die showdown in Goa. Ilhan Fandi speaks exclusively to Sports Minutes on bouncing back from late heartbreak…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Hot Seat: Does the bystander effect reveal a lack of empathy?
In light of recent cases, the bystander effect has once again captured public attention. A child wanders alone through a busy MRT station. A man collapses on…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: What’s driving the record inflows into bonds and gold funds in China?
China’s fund market is in flux. Investors are flocking to fixed-income and gold funds, ETFs are booming, and traditional active funds are losing ground…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: What if you had a soft-spoken, Korean ‘oppa’ wellness coach to keep you motivated 24/7?
Imagine an app that doesn’t just track your steps or calories but one that actually checks in, encourages you and keeps you motivated like a coach would…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Middle East ceasefire, US government shutdown weigh on global investors; US SEC offers relief for IPOs stuck in limbo during shutdown; The Stock Exchange of Thailand mulls easing rules to boost market liquidity; China tightens grip on rare earths; Seatrium, Top Glove to watch
Singapore shares dipped earlier today, tracking movements seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.11% at 4,435.52 points at 2.07pm Singapore time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: (SPECIALS) Dassault Systemes’ CEO on Asia as a growth market amid a changing world order, and how the generative economy will reshape the growth trajectory of the firm.
Founded in 1981 through the spin-off by a team of engineers from Dassault Aviation to design products in three dimensions, Dassault Systemes seeks to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Lions left licking their wounds, as late mistake leaves Asian Cup qualification hopes hanging by a thread
A late mistake proved costly as Singapore’s hopes of Asian Cup qualification took a hit. Sports Minutes unpacks the fallout from a gut-wrenching draw…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Cat A COE premium blasts past a new record of $128,105. How much higher can COE prices go?
The certificate of entitlement (COE) premium for smaller cars and electric vehicles (EVs) reached another high of $128,105 at the Oct 8 exercise, up 7.6 per…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: High turnover, same pay. Are Singapore firms playing it safe with 2026 salary increases amid high turnover?
Singapore companies are keeping a tight rein on salary hike in 2026, even as their turnover levels remain among the highest in South-east Asia, according to a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is your money working hard enough?
Most young Singaporeans are still sticking to savings accounts, but in a world of market swings, rising rates, and global uncertainty, is that enough to grow…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang on AMD-OpenAI deal; Oracle’s cloud margins on Nvidia chips — have the AI rally gone too far, and too soon?; HSBC plans to take Hang Seng Bank private at US$37B valuation; Chinese stocks up after weeklong break; Netflix to bring video games to TV service; Keppel Reit to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as Asian markets mostly traded in the green. The Straits Times Index fell 0.15% to 4,449.53 points at 11.55am Singapore time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Job Offers or a Scam? Singapore firm draws police scrutiny over Cambodian Resort links
A Singapore-based firm, Changting Network Technology, is now the focus of a police probe, accused of luring jobseekers with false promises of work in Singapore…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is jewellery the next big alternative investment?
Jewellery is no longer just about adornment, it’s becoming a serious investment. With value tied to craftsmanship, rarity, and provenance, these wearable…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Froyo fever? How the viral Yo-Chi is winning Singapore’s sweet spot
Could a frozen yoghurt shop become the city’s next must-visit hangout? Australia’s cult-favourite Yo-Chi seems to have done just that. With…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: The Singapore Dollar hits its strongest level against the Yen - What does this mean for currency strategies?
DBS hit a new record high, lifting its market capitalization past S$150 billion, nearly double that of its nearest rival, OCBC. Analysts cite the bank’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Jonan Tan on maiden Singapore call-up, playing in Portugal and the SEA Games
He’s earned his first Lions call-up, and plenty of attention. Jonan Tan joins Sports Minutes to discuss his footballing rise, life in Portugal, and what…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Gavin Lee on the need for calm, composure and courage as Singapore prepare for India double-header
It’s crunch time for the Lions - and calm leads the charge. Interim head coach Gavin Lee joins Sports Minutes ahead of Singapore’s crucial…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Could Singapore’s first retail equity fund change how locals invest?
Singapore’s equity scene is heating up. Fullerton Fund Management has just launched the country’s first retail equity fund under MAS’ new…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongBig Story: Why are Singapore teachers working longer hours than their global peers but spending less time in class?
Singapore’s teachers are working harder than ever, but not necessarily in the classroom. They are working an average of 47.3 hours a week, higher than…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: AI that turns real-time consultations into faster, more accurate clinical documentation
Medow Health AI is an Australian healthtech company now launched in Singapore, bringing its AI-powered medical scribe to help specialists streamline…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Are we entering a new phase of the AI boom? Dissecting OpenAI's power to move shares
The STI opened in positive territory, inching up 0.13%. It held on to those gains through the day, closing 1,1% higher at 4,472 point. Across global markets…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Despite bans, why do illegal ride-hailing between Singapore and Malaysia still thrive?
Singapore and Malaysian authorities have been clamping down on illegal cross-border transport services. But despite clear rules banning chartered cars…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is Asia’s credit resilience here to stay?
Bond markets are shifting fast. From U.S. rate cut expectations to surging corporate and emerging market issuance, investors are chasing yield like never…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: This company is treating AI less like a chatbot and more like a digital colleague you can trust
Inductiv is a Singapore-headquartered startup rethinking how AI can be trusted to work in the real world. Unlike the trend of simply layering large language…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Tokyo’s Nikkei surges over 4 per cent on fiscal dove Takaichi’s election win; Gold tops US$3,900 for first time on safe-haven demand; Stellantis reportedly planning US$10 billion in US turnaround investments; Challenges S-Reits face in adopting an internal management model; AEM to watch
Singapore shares nudged higher today as Asian markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was up 0.1% at 4,416.27 points at 12.57pm Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: The ice-cream brand loved by Warren Buffett, Mark Cuban – What should we know about Dairy Queen’s aggressive international expansion plans?
It’s all about ice-cream and fast food today as we turn the spotlight on one of America’s most beloved brands. This brand is also well-loved by…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Russell seals historic win at the Singapore Grand Prix, while the Lions aim to make history against India
A defining weekend for motorsport and football alike. Sports Minutes dissects George Russell’s flawless drive, Verstappen’s fiery resurgence, and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Sami Hyypiä on Singapore national team vacancy, Liverpool's wobble and more
Could Sami Hyypia be interested in the vacant Singapore men's national team job? And what does the former Liverpool captain make of the Red's current wobble?…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: This company turns wedding headaches into "I do" moments you’ll remember
Weddingserv is Singapore’s first true all-in-one digital wedding mall, designed to take the stress out of planning and bring the joy back into the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: F1 declares 2025 SG Grand Prix as the first ever 'heat hazard' race, but what does that mean?
Engines roar, lights dazzle, and Singapore is cranking up the heat, literally. For the first time ever, the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix has been declared…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why high-net-worth investors are turning to tangible assets
High-net-worth families are rethinking their portfolios in 2025. After leaning on private credit for years, many are now turning to physical commodities and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Stocks to watch as Singapore F1 Grand Prix roars into town; DBS gains S$26 billion in value, widens lead against OCBC; Elon Musk’s US$1 trillion pay plan faces pushback; Applied Materials warns of sales hit from latest curbs on China; Singapore’s retail sales up 5.2% in August, surpassing expectations; UOL, Singapore Land Group in focus
Singapore shares inched higher today as investors continue to mull the global interest rate outlook. The Straits Times Index was up 0.28% at 4,407.67 points at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Singapore Grand Prix Preview; from on track action to off track entertainment, we break it all down!
It’s race week in Singapore! David Croft, the voice of Formula 1, joins Sports Minutes to preview the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix. From Hamilton’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Remembering Jane Goodall - What legacy does she leave behind?
Dr Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, has died at the age of 91.From her groundbreaking work in Tanzania that revealed…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Too noisy for HDB estates? Singapore hotels cash in on the pickleball boom
Pickleball has exploded onto Singapore’s social scene—and it’s not just happening in the usual gyms or sports halls. The city’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is Singapore’s tough stance on crypto a risk or opportunity for investors?
Singapore is a crypto leader, but new aggressive regulations are shaking up the market. Are investors facing new risks or opportunities? On Wealth Tracker…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: A Singapore mall built on waste? How 680k chopsticks and 1,000 kilos of PET found new life
City Square Mall’s transformation is nothing short of radical. 680,000 bamboo chopsticks now line its ceilings and walls. Over a tonne of plastic bottles…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US ADP payrolls reading show firms shedding 32,000 posts in September; Shares of Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix up sharply after initial agreements to supply chips to OpenAI’s Stargate project; Seoul, Taipei led rally in Asia on Samsung-SK Hynix-OpenAI deal; Apple reportedly shelves Vision headset revamp to prioritise Meta-like AI glasses; Yangzijiang Financial, Cordlife to watch
Singapore shares moved higher today to track gains seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 1.55% at 4,390.27 points at 11.59am Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: US H-1B shakeup - Why Singapore could be the new hotspot for global talent
The US has long attracted top global talent, but changes to the H-1B visa are prompting skilled workers to consider other options. Countries like Canada, the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is the bull run in markets also leaving strategists struggling to keep up? How you can beat the game
Markets are running hotter, and faster, than almost anyone predicted. Analysts are scrambling, forecasts are breaking, and investors are left asking: if the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: What Singapore SMEs can learn from Le Petit Society’s regional strategy and PayPal partnership
Since 2012, Le Petit Society has grown from a childrenswear label into a beloved Singapore homegrown brand, connecting with modern families across Asia. Their…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US government shuts down; Asian factories struggle as soft China, US demand takes toll; Japan’s top trade negotiator says Trump’s US$550 billion demand won’t weaken yen; Pfizer’s drug price cuts and Trump’s tariff reprieve; Coliwoo, Leong Guan lodge preliminary documents for SGX listings; Singapore overtakes London in ranking of world’s busiest IPO destination
Singapore shares inched higher today as Asian markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index went up by 0.6% to 4,325.96 points at 2.25pm Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Spence on assists, ambitions and adapting to top-flight football in the Singapore Premier League
Two games, two assists...and PLENTY of buzz. But who is Harry Spence beyond the highlight reels? From making a splash in top-flight football with the Young…