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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 JeongWhat's Trending: O$P$?! Why 1 in 3 Singaporean travelers fight over money after a group trip
Holidaying with friends sounds like fun until you realize you’re the one doing all the planning, booking everything, keeping track of expenses&hellip…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: What should we know about Hongkong Land’s strategic shift besides capital recycling efforts? Its CEO tells us all.
Today we’re going to take you through a company that spent over a century building some of Asia’s most recognisable commercial properties, from the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Referees under fire (again) as red cards raise questions | 26/27 Singapore Premier League
27 goals, six red cards...and after just two matchweeks, questions are already being raised about the standard of officiating in the Singapore Premier League…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Can AI truly wipe out humanity?
Could AI actually wipe out humanity? As AI systems become increasingly capable, some of the people who helped build them are warning that we may not fully…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Are we too quick to write young people off? Presslee Chng shares his story
What happens when a young person falls behind the conventional path? Presslee Chng left the formal education system at just seven years old and spent nine…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: 32-year-old Singaporean woman asks Tiktok to help her find a man
What if your next relationship didn’t come from a dating app — but from TikTok? One Singaporean woman has taken an unconventional approach to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Internships at 15? Why are Singapore’s teens getting a head start on the working world?
For generations, internships have been seen as a stepping stone for university students entering the workforce. But increasingly, teenagers as young as 15 or…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: MOE to explore smaller classes in six schools. Can they improve learning without adding to teachers’ workload?
MOE will begin a pilot in January 2027 to explore smaller classes in six schools, with the aim of giving teachers more opportunity to provide individual…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a blueprint for sporting venues in Singapore?
How do you build a great football stadium? Singapore may soon get another chance to find out, with plans for a new South Stand at Jalan Besar. But could The…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Is the 'lazy economy' booming? How much would you pay to do less?
What if you could pay someone else to take out your rubbish, pick up your parcels or deal with other annoying little tasks? A growing 'lazy economy' in China…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Is Singapore’s haze situation finally getting better?
Singapore’s haze situation appears to be easing, with four of the five regions returning to the moderate range after all five recorded unhealthy PSI…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: You’ve built your wealth. But can it fund your retirement?
When we talk about retirement, the question is usually pretty straightforward: have you saved enough? But the reality is a little more complicated. There are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Eat your homework? China’s bizarre new stress-relief trend
What if the best way to deal with school stress was to literally eat your homework? Students in China are going viral for buying edible workbooks made from…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: High school student suspended over a cup of coffee. Are school rules getting crazier?
A student in the US was suspended after bringing a cup of coffee to class and refusing to throw it away. Both student and parent argue that this new rule was…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Oil is back above US$100. What does it mean for Singaporeans?
Oil prices have surged back above US$100 a barrel as attacks disrupt key energy and shipping routes across the Middle East. A drone strike has shut down part…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: More than retirees... Are Singapore’s seniors an untapped resource?
Singapore is ageing fast, with seniors aged 65 and above now making up more than one in five residents. But while much of the conversation around an ageing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Gossip for sale? This woman says selling neighbourhood secrets bought her two houses
What if gossip wasn’t just something you whispered to your friends, but an actual business? On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: (SPECIALS) How is Polar Puff & Cakes spicing up the business as it celebrates 100 years of operations? Its Executive Chairman spills the curry puff flakes.
In this “On the Go” Special episode of Under the Radar, finance presenter Chua Tian Tian hit the factory floor of a company that is turning 100…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Singapore’s political salaries are going up... but will that attract better leaders?
Singapore’s political office holders are getting a one-off pay increase of up to 9%, the first revision since 2011. But is higher pay really the key to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Can you become 15 years younger? NUS professor puts his own body to the test to beat ageing
Most of us think about our health through an annual health screening: a blood test, some measurements, maybe a chat with the doctor? But what if that…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Grab's new micro-drama causes a stir. But is it justified?
Grab has jumped on the microdrama trend with “I Fell In Love With My Grab Driver” — but the romantic storyline has sparked mixed reactions…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Kai Whitmore is a Young Lion now, but will he eventually be a part of Gavin's pride?
Kai Whitmore has done the sightseeing, (tried to) learn Singlish and watched plenty of Singapore football. Now, it’s time to play. With Young Lions…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Will Balestier Khalsa's off-pitch push translate to on-pitch striders? | 26/27 Singapore Premier League
The Singapore Premier League is finally back this weekend - and Balestier Khalsa are coming into the new season with plenty to talk about. A squad overhaul…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: DBS faces 1MDB-linked $1.3 billion lawsuit. Here's what you need to know
DBS is facing a lawsuit seeking around $1.3 billion in damages linked to the 1MDB scandal. The claim was filed by liquidators of four companies trying to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: More young people are getting cancer. Should we be concerned?
Cancer is often seen as a disease that comes with age. But in Singapore, more teenagers and young adults are now being diagnosed with cancer. So, what’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Too hot to handle? Singapore’s wildest heat hacks.. just don't swim on the roads
Singapore is HOT. So hot that apparently, a regular swimming pool just isn’t enough. Three men in China have gone viral after turning the back of a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Air India is losing billions. Is SIA's long-term bet still worth it?
Singapore Airlines’ investment in Air India is facing fresh scrutiny after the Indian carrier reportedly sought around US$1.5 billion in fresh funding…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Young people prefer talking to AI over a therapist. Is that safe?
AI is becoming the first place some young people turn when they feel anxious, overwhelmed or simply need someone to talk to. It’s private, always…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Singapore’s students are among the world’s best. Can you do better than a 15-year-old student?
Singapore’s students have once again proven they’re among the world’s top performers — ranking first in reading and second in…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: A tighter job market and selective employers. What does this mean for Singapore’s graduates?
Singapore’s job market is getting tighter, with employers becoming more selective about who they bring on board. Nearly half of companies surveyed plan…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongYour Agenda: His wife was in labour, but he went to work. Did he make the wrong call?
A man missed the birth of his second child after choosing to attend an important client meeting while his wife was in labour. He says his supervisor pressured…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Is “maxxing” about becoming your best self or proving you’re better than the rest?
From gym routines and Strava screenshots to productivity hacks and “looksmaxxing”, self-improvement has become a major part of online culture. But…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Is it okay for your neighbours to walk into your house during renovation?
Singaporeans love a good home renovation, but how kaypoh is too kaypoh? A property agent has taken to social media to question whether walking into…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano eruption disrupts flights. Here's what you need to know
Mount Anak Krakatau is disrupting air travel across Indonesia, with volcanic ash affecting eight airports, including two serving Jakarta. As authorities…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Who says gaming is just for Gen Z? Seniors are getting in on the action too
Gaming isn’t just for teenagers anymore.More seniors are picking up controllers, discovering video games and even stepping into the world of esports. But…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Coach-less Sailors defeat the Stags to claim the Community Shield | 26/27 Singapore Premier League kicks off this weekend!
No head coach no problem for the Lion City Sailors, as Ilhan Fandi bagged a memorable brace on his debut to help the Sailors clinch the 26/27 Playback…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Two pilots turn an airport radio into a father-daughter catch up
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discuss a very unexpected family reunion over the radio. A father and daughter working as…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: How is MongoDB positioning itself for the next phase of enterprise computing?
For decades, software applications were built around a relatively straightforward premise. Businesses stored information in structured tables, rows and columns…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Can 'hard work' alone get you ahead anymore?
For generations, Singaporeans have grown up with a familiar formula for success: study hard, work hard, get a stable career and build a secure future. But for…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Is the haze situation in Singapore getting worse? And can ASEAN fix this?
The haze is back and this time, it’s raising bigger questions about whether Southeast Asia has actually learnt anything from the haze crises of the past…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Need a friend? In Thailand, you can now hire one
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into a 'friend-for-hire' service that is trending in Thailand. The trend comes as more…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Faris Ramli on overcoming "injury hell", seeking redemption and Tampines' turbulence
Faris Ramli has been through the wars...but now comes the rebirth. After a difficult stretch of injuries, the Tampines' talisman is back, hungry and determined…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: US-Iran war erupts again. Is the Middle East heading for another major conflict?
The US and Iran have traded their biggest barrage since July, with Washington striking targets along Iran’s southern coast and Tehran retaliating against…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Ultimate food craving? Meituan delivery rider flies to Singapore... just for curry puffs
What’s the furthest you’ve ever gone to satisfy a food craving? Maybe you’ve paid an eye-watering $20 for islandwide delivery... but would…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: How can Gen X turn decades of experience into an advantage in the workplace?
Upskilling and reskilling have become essential as workplaces evolve and the skills employers value continue to change. But for Gen X workers, who may already…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Only 10% of SG Culture Pass credits used. Is the $300m scheme working?
A year after Singaporeans were given $100 in SG Culture Pass credits, just $30.4 million of the $300 million set aside for the scheme has been spent. Only 14…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Is your child complaining life is hard? Send them to THIS camp?
Parents in China are paying thousands of dollars to send their kids to 'hardship camps' where they chop wood, dig potatoes, feed pigs and live without Wi-Fi…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Gen Z is about to inherit trillions. Here’s how they want to invest their money
The biggest wealth transfer in history is underway and the next generation has very different ideas about what to do with the money. As baby boomers pass…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongYour Agenda: Can you quit your job without your spouse's approval?
He has a stable job, a decent salary and no kids yet. So why not take a risk while he’s still young? That’s what one listener wants to do…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: One court, different generations. Can sports bring Singaporeans together?
Singapore is becoming a super-aged society, but keeping seniors active and healthy is only part of the challenge. How do we make sure different generations…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Singapore wants less screen time for teens. Can a daily time limit work?
Singapore is preparing new legislation that could introduce stronger safeguards for young users, including possible limits on daily usage, tougher age…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Akbar Nawas' ambition for Hougang United after Tampines "disappointment"
He’s the head coach, the technical director and the chief architect of a Hougang United rebuild - and Akbar Nawas has barely had time to catch his…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Stand left or right? Is there a rude way to use an escalator?
One line or two? A surprisingly heated debate over escalator etiquette in South Korea has people asking: should we stand on one side and leave the other clear…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: 50,000 new businesses, 38,000 closures in Singapore... So who’s still surviving?
More businesses are entering Singapore’s market, but more are leaving too. In the first seven months of this year, more than 38,000 businesses closed…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: Does Singapore give young entrepreneurs enough room to fail?
Singapore wants more young people to become entrepreneurs but are we giving them enough room to fail? From startup grants and accelerators to mentorship and a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: The 'Oreogate' saga sparks parenting debates. But was any of it real?
A mother asked fellow parents to stop packing Oreos in their children’s lunchboxes because her daughter, who doesn’t eat sweets at home, was upset…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: (SPECIALS) Why is the “next China” still China? Chairman of McKinsey Greater China explains.
In January 2023, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, several dozen Asia-focused CEOs and senior executives of the world’s largest companies gathered…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Deadly floods devastate Nepal. But is the danger over yet?
A sudden collapse high in the Himalayas unleashed a devastating wall of water, ice, rock and debris across Nepal and Tibet — leaving communities cut off…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Could you still pass PSLE Maths today? Workbooks written by Math genius "God Wei" might help
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into the viral story of Chinese maths genius Wei Dongyi, whose new workbooks reportedly…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Agenda: PM Wong says more BTO chances, higher income ceilings... but is it enough to help Singaporeans start families?
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced major changes to Singapore’s public housing policies, including higher income ceilings for BTO flats and…