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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 $100 in Culture Pass credits change how Singaporeans experience the arts?
Come September, Singaporeans will have a new reason to step into the city’s arts and heritage spaces. The SG Culture Pass will give every citizen aged 18…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: How do FOMO and social media influence values-based investing?
Young Singaporean investors are leading a shift in how money meets values. Nearly 70% of Gen Z and millennials globally now put a significant chunk of their…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Sniffs, snuggles and happy tails? Inuhomes, where every pup feels at home
Inuhomes is on a mission to create a ‘home-away-from-home’ for our four-legged friends, and into a world where pet care meets thoughtful design and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Looking ahead to Nvidia’s earnings; Asian markets up on Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, rate cut hopes; Oil prices edge higher after Ukraine attacks hit Russian energy sites; Singapore’s core and headline inflation slowed in July; OCBC, SIA to watch
Singapore shares rose today to track a positive session in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.23% at 4,262.69 points at 1.30pm Singapore time, with a value…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Daniel Goh on leaving Albirex Niigata, returning to Balestier Khalsa and vying for SPL minutes
The SPL season has kicked off, and Balestier’s Daniel Goh is back for his third spell with the Tigers. Fresh from a 2-2 draw against former club Albirex…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: What should we know about Red Hat and its partnerships with AMD and Nvidia in the age of generative AI?
It is all about software companies today, and this time, we’re going to talk about a company that builds and improves on the open-source Linux operating…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Hot Seat: Should Gen-Z slang be included in the dictionary?
Slang words like skibidi, inspo, delulu and tradwife have been popularized by Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and they’re spreading fast through social media…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is 2025 the year Asia’s investment landscape shifts?
As 2025 unfolds, the global economy is caught between easing trade tensions, slowing growth, and shifting monetary policies. At the heart of this complex…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Rethinking impact investing through measurable climate outcomes
Marie Cheong leads Wavemaker Impact, a venture builder focused on climate tech in Southeast Asia. Through the 100x100 approach, the firm supports startups that…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in focus; Postal services cut off parcel deliveries to the US with Trump’s de minimis exemption coming to an end; Nio’s shares up over 9% on new ES8 SUV, Tesla raises prices of Cyberbeast; SingPost’s Q1 operating profit tumbles 60% yoy; LHN, Dezign Format to watch
Singapore shares moved higher today as all eyes remained on US interest rate movements for September and beyond. The Straits Times Index was up 0.44% at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: How does extreme bullying escalate among young children?
Three Primary 3 boys from Sengkang Green Primary School were suspended after bullying a female classmate, with one caned for sending violent death threats to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Can Asia’s bond markets outperform in a world of volatility?
As global markets brace for more tariffs, shifting rates, and political uncertainty, Asia’s bond markets are quietly holding their ground. Could this be…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: More than flights - Ethiopia-Singapore ties deepen in trade and travel
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, is strengthening its presence in Singapore with a fifth weekly flight to Addis Ababa.The move signals…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Global investors digest FOMC minutes, US steel and aluminium tariffs hike; Baidu’s share underperformance; South Korea reportedly set to unveil about US$150B in US investment plans; Sats, Great Eastern to watch
Singapore shares rose today, tracking a broadly positive day in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.18% at 4,227.21 points at 12.53pm Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: The Projector shuts down - Is there still room for indie cinema in Singapore?
Singapore’s indie film community is reeling: The Projector, long cherished as a cultural refuge for cinephiles and creatives, has shut its doors after…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why investors are flocking to hard assets
Precious metals continued their powerful climb, with gold and silver gaining momentum as inflation concerns, dollar weakness, and industrial demand all came to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Transforming careers for older workers through hands-on digital training
Gex Academy is a pioneering digital upskilling platform and a subsidiary of Gex Ventures, dedicated to empowering Singaporeans, particularly older workers and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Pop Mart shares rise to record as CEO announces new mini Labubu; Global tech rout – Nvidia, Palantir, Oracle; Grab system glitch pushes Singapore fares to US$1,000; Xiaomi intends to sell first EV in Europe by 2027; CapitaLand Investment, Lum Chang Creations to watch
Singapore shares rose to buck regional movements today. The Straits Times Index was up 0.26% at 4,227.31 points at 2.23pm Singapore time, with a value turnover…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: From an uncertain future to an unexpected lifeline; Shahdan Sulaiman speaks up
Imagine giving your life to football - close to 100 caps for Singapore, 250 club games, countless memories...only to be left without a contract. That was…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: (SPECIALS) What’s next for enterprise identity security firm SailPoint after raising US$1.38B in its upsized NASDAQ IPO? And why is Asia Pacific and Singapore a bright spot for the firm?
The leadership of enterprise identity security firm SailPoint is in Singapore for a business trip, and Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Why do youths turn to vaping as a coping mechanism?
Youth vaping in Singapore is on the rise, with cases reported even among children as young as 10. Many young people turn to vaping to cope with stress, fit in…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: What’s fueling the return of meme stock mania?
Meme stock mania is back, and it’s shaking up the market once again. From AMC and GameStop to newcomers like Opendoor and Kohl’s, retail investors…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Why smart scheduling matters for shift-based teams
Inside Technologies is a next-generation, AI-powered workforce management platform dedicated to transforming shift-based organizations. Their cloud-based…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Global market movements ahead of Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Positive diplomatic signals towards ending Russia-Ukraine war; SoftBank to buy US$2B in Intel stock, move weighs on Japan’s Nikkei; Shein reportedly considered relocating HQ to China to ease path for Hong Kong IPO; OpenAI launches cheapest ChatGPT plan in India to chase growth; iFast, Yangzijiang Financial, Marco Polo Marine to watch
Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to mull global developments including the upcoming Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. The Straits Times Index…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: National Day Rally - What does the lack of big moves say about PM Wong’s leadership approach?
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s second National Day Rally was less about splashy policies and more about spirit. Instead of unveiling bold new headlines…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Who’s leading the race for oil in Asia-Pacific? And what does it mean for investors?
From deep beneath the seabed to the global oil market, the race for new reserves in Asia-Pacific is heating up.Major discoveries, national oil companies…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Pumpin' the beats with beans
What if nightlife didn’t mean loud bars and blurry mornings but rich coffee aromas and intricate underground beats? That’s the idea behind…
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Market View: Asian markets up ahead of Trump-Zelensky talks; Japan’s Nikkei hits record high today; Singapore key exports fall worse than expected in July, shipments to US plunge 42.7%; Google agrees to A$55M fine for anti-competitive deals with Australian telcos; Klook reportedly taps banks for US IPO; iFast, Frasers Hospitality Trust and Frasers Property to watch
Singapore shares fell today despite a broadly positive day seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.79% at 4,197.25 points at 12.53pm Singapore time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: BG Tampines Rovers thump Lion City Sailors to set the tone for the upcoming Singapore Premier League season
After a shock 4-1 defeat in the Community Shield to Tampines Rovers, BIG questions marks have emerged for the Lion City Sailors. A big-money signing that looks…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Can the Trump-Putin peace summit in Alaska change the course of the Ukraine war?
All eyes are fixed on Anchorage, Alaska and the putative summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders will…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why is global capital rushing back into Asia-Pacific real estate?
Asia-Pacific real estate is defying the odds. Despite tariff tensions and global uncertainty, investment volumes are climbing and foreign capital is flooding…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: China’s factory output hits eight-month low - is the recovery at risk?
China reported a slowdown in economic activity, with factory output rising 5.7% year-on-year in July, the slowest pace in eight months, and retail sales…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: The half-Singaporean bringing UK’s first food maze to Singapore
Gourmaze is changing the way we explore food and the hidden gems of our own city, one puzzle at a time. It’s a walking food trail that’s part…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Haidilao’s Clarke Quay closure marks 4th exit in Singapore. A warning sign for other big F&B chains here?
Popular Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao is closing its flagship Singapore outlet in Clarke Quay on Aug 31 as its lease expires. The impending closure of the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: USD surges against SGD - A turning point for markets?
The US dollar has staged a comeback, strengthening notably against the Singapore dollar and reversing a months-long trend of broad weakness.This renewed dollar…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Rolling up success - How a job loss sparked a baking empire in Singapore
When Joyce Chung her husband moved to Singapore, he made a passing comment that he couldn’t find a good cinnamon roll here. So, one recipe led to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Foxconn’s earnings in focus; Japanese Yen up against USD after Bessent said BoJ was “behind the curve” in fight against inflation; Bitcoin hit record high on rate cut bets, financial reforms; Lenovo reports better-than-expected profit as firms ramp up PC purchases ahead of US tariffs; ST Engineering tumbles 6.4% despite better first-half; CapitaLand Investment’s shares down 4.3% on H1 earnings
Singapore shares fell today as investors digest a flurry of earnings out of the country in recent days. The Straits Times Index was down 0.40% at 4,255.79…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: SGX trading roars in July - What’s driving the surge?
The Singapore Exchange just logged its busiest month in three months, trading liquidity up 44%, small- and mid-cap stocks on fire, and gains across…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: In Singapore’s biggest money laundering case, who gets to buy the seized luxury watches, handbags, and gold?
A total of 466 luxury items and 58 pieces of gold bars from the $3 billion money laundering case have been handed over by police to professional services firm…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: The new way gamers find and play with teammates
Lita Global is a fast-rising force in gaming technology, redefining how players connect, compete, and earn through its innovative Teammate-On-Demand platform…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: India PM Modi reportedly likely to meet Trump in US next month; US July CPI in line with expectations; China pledges more financial support for consumption with interest rate subsidy; Singtel’s Q1 net profit soared 317.4% yoy; CDL, Yangzijiang Financial’s earnings to watch
Singapore shares rose today amid a positive day in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.94% at 4,260.31 points at 3.08pm Singapore time, with a value…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: After a standout season for the Lion City Sailors, Hami Syahin is hungry for more
The brand new domestic football season is almost upon us - with the Community Shield kicking off on August 16th. And with a brand new season comes brand new…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: (SPECIALS) What should we know about OpenAI’s new GPT-5 model, and how far is Asia the next battleground for AI innovation and adoption? Its MD for international markets spills the beans.
In this “On the Go” Specials of “Under the Radar”, Money Matter’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian checks in with the OpenAI team…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: From Tariffs to Tailwinds - Where Asia’s markets go from here
Asia's growth engines are powering ahead, but can they stay on track as Trump ramps up tariffs across the region? With global volatility rising and economic…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Simba snaps up M1, StarHub seals MyRepublic - Could this trigger a price war?
Two days, two seismic moves in Singapore’s telco world. First, Keppel agrees to sell M1’s telecom arm to rival Simba for $1.43 billion, the first…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: How OtterHalf helps tech companies scale with fractional marketing
OtterHalf is a fractional marketing agency based in Singapore, created to be the ‘other half’ that growing tech companies need to scale smartly…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US-China trade truce extended; China reportedly urges local firms to avoid Nvidia’s H20 processors; US CPI in focus; RBA cuts main cash rate by 25bps to two-year low; StarHub to buy remaining stake in MyRepublic’s broadband business
Singapore shares dipped today despite Asian markets trading mostly in the green. The Straits Times Index was down 0.22% at 4,223.52 points at 2.31pm Singapore…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Ticking Time Bomb - Why a US tariff may shake up the watch world
In a move that's shaking up the luxury watch world, the US has slapped a hefty 39% tariff on imported Swiss watches, sending ripples through both retail and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Was NDP 2025 the best parade yet? What made SG60 unforgettable
Singapore turned 60 over the weekend – and what a celebration it was. From the packed stands at the Padang to the sea of red and white across the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Why can apples be more than just a snack
Blue Whale is one of Europe’s leading apple producers, bringing together over 300 growers across France to cultivate high-quality fruit with a strong…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Is Son Heung-Min Asia's greatest ever footballer?
Son Heung-Min’s move from Tottenham to LAFC for a record fee closes one chapter and opens another. On Sports Minutes, journalist Steve Price joins us…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Nvidia and AMD reportedly agree to give US govt 15% of revenue from sales of advanced chips to China; Asian markets higher on hopes of US-China trade truce extension; Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska on Friday; Intel’s CEO Tan-Lip Bu to visit White House; Keppel to divest M1’s telco business to Simba Telecom; Thomson Medical Group to watch
Singapore shares fell today as investors continue to parse through more earnings and corporate developments out of the country. The Straits Times Index was…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: How is PUMA navigating US-China trade tensions and what should we know about the shoemaker’s latest brand refresh?
When it comes to sportswear and sneakers, one can’t help but think of two brothers who went from working partners to worst rivals after World War II and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: What should you really look for when choosing a new investment Fund?
The world of asset management is growing faster and more complex than ever before. With new funds flooding the market, investors face a pressing question: how…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Hot Seat: Is the Singaporean dream still the 5Cs?
As Singapore celebrates 60 years of nationhood, we take a step back to reflect: What does the Singaporean Dream look like today? Back in the 1990s, if you…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: What’s after Labubu? There's Fuzozo, the AI-powered collectible
Blind boxes are everywhere. From Labubus to Crybabies, the thrill of not knowing what’s inside has taken over the hearts of collectors around the world…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Japan’s Nikkei rallies on US trade deal hopes, optimism on SoftBank and Sony; Intel’s chief responds to Trump’s call for his resignation; Over 30 companies in SGX’s IPO pipeline; Shares of STI constituents, semiconductor firms down on new US tariffs; Sembcorp’s earnings to watch
Singapore shares fell today on the back of earnings out of blue chip firms. The Straits Times Index was down 0.81% at 4,223.85 points at 2.19pm Singapore time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why are corporate bonds gaining momentum in today's investment landscape?
Corporate bonds are taking center stage in today’s investment world. Offering attractive yields and a window into the financial health of companies…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Is this the end of BlueSG? What the Aug 8 shutdown means for users
BlueSG will wind down its current operations on Aug 8 at 11.59pm. The carsharing company added that billing, account closures, and subscription adjustments and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: What if you could hire a hero to get any errand done instantly?
Have you ever wished that you could hire help for pretty much any errand under the sun? Like hiring packers, event assistance or even requesting graphic design…