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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: Forrest Li & his team share their vision and vigour to resurrect Singapore football
A bombshell SEA Games omission. A league with no sponsor. A national team in transition. On his 100th day in charge, Forrest Li & his team had some hard…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump’s chips exemptions – how are global and Asian markets reacting to the news?; DBS shares soar to record high on marginally higher Q2 earnings; UOB’s Q2 net profit falls 6% yoy; Lyft’s shares slide on revenue miss - clues on US discretionary spending
Singapore shares moved higher today as investors continue to digest earnings out of the country including from the remainder of the trio of local banks who…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: This company is betting on mushrooms to fix our food system
Fogo Fungi is Singapore’s largest indoor mushroom farm, dedicated to sustainably cultivating premium gourmet mushrooms throughout the year without…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Did Trump crash the copper market?
A historic plunge in copper prices, just as traders thought they had it all figured out. President Trump’s surprise tariff pivot is sending shockwaves…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Public transport use below pre-pandemic levels - What can help drive its recovery?
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) reported that public transport ridership in the first half of 2025 remains below pre-pandemic levels, averaging 7.47 million…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump strikes positive tone on China, warns of hitting pharmaceuticals with tolls that could reach 250%; AMD’s China concerns overshadow upbeat sales; Cathay Pacific makes first Boeing order in 12 years; Keppel, Sats to watch
Singapore shares nudged higher as at afternoon time today as investors continue to mull the evolving global trade situation. The Straits Times Index was 0.37%…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Not all heroes hold trophies, some hold cameras. Ashok Kumar is one of them
With National Day looming large, Sports Minutes celebrates the everyday heroes who shape our sporting culture. Meet Ashok Kumar, the photographer who captures…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: How are Asian markets portrayed as Financial Hubs?
Foreign money is flooding into Asia. From green finance to AI and crypto, the region’s financial story is evolving fast. A new report by CARMA shows…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: What happens to photography when AI enters the frame?
Terra Headshots uses AI to enhance portraits, but never to replace the deeply human connection at the heart of their work. Founded by Eddie Lim and Joyce Yeo…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Will Singapore’s Economic Strategy Review future-proof our economy?
The government introduced the Economic Strategy Review (ESR), a comprehensive initiative designed to strengthen Singapore’s economic resilience in the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Singapore’s retail sales up 2.3% yoy in June; Record number of Chinese companies seeking US listing; Growth in India’s services sector accelerates to 11-month high in July; Gold prices up on weaker US dollar and jobs data; CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, S-Reits earnings to watch
Singapore shares moved higher today as investors continue to set their sights on corporate earnings out of the country. The Straits Times Index was up 0.49% at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: What is judicial mercy? Could Ong Beng Seng still face a jail sentence?
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng has pleaded guilty on Monday (Aug 4) to abetting the obstruction of justice in a case linked to former transport minister S…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Which thematic trends will drive real opportunities in 2025?
Thematic investing is having a moment. In 2025, it's no longer just about spotting trends. It's about backing big ideas with sector-level conviction. But with…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Can custom nail polish be the future of beauty?
Nail Deck is a homegrown nail care and polish brand that champions everyday luxury and empowerment through customizable, high-quality colors designed to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump fires top Labor Department official on market-shocking weak US non farm payrolls reading; BYD shares fell in Hong Kong on sputtering monthly sales growth; Oil prices extend declines as Opec+ agrees to hike output in September; CDL to watch; SG and global earnings in focus
Singapore shares moved higher today amid mixed trading in Asia as investors mulled the impact of new US tariffs. The Straits Times Index was up 0.82% at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Harhys Stewart on choosing Kosovo over comfort zones, Ogura's impact and paving the way for other Singaporeans
Leaving home isn’t just about distance - it’s about daring. Harhys Stewart’s journey from Singapore to Kosovo (via Thailand) is a story of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump announces tariff rates on India, Taiwan, Thailand and Canada, gives Mexico 90-day reprieve; Asian investors react; Apple forecast revenue for the current quarter well above Wall Street’s estimates; US July non farm payrolls in focus; OCBC, Jardine Matheson Holdings to watch
Singapore stocks opened slightly up today, following the announcement of US President Donald Trump’s global tariff rates. Singapore is likely to remain…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Could AI be the career copilot you didn’t know you needed?
Careerflow.ai is an AI-powered platform that helps job seekers take control of their job search and land roles faster. Designed as an all-in-one career…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: What does tariff uncertainty mean for the future of gold?
In a world rattled by escalating trade tensions and unpredictable tariff moves, investors are once again turning their gaze to gold, the timeless refuge in…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Hot Seat: Should younger workers focus on salary or opportunity?
When you're just starting out in your career, there’s one question almost all of us grapple with: Should you go for the job that pays well or the one…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: More foreign players; Setback for local talent or step up for the SPL?
Change is never easy, especially when controversial. The SPL’s new rule allowing seven foreign players per match has sparked uproar, with many fearing it…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: He sold one startup. Now he’s building a decentralized trading revolution
What if failure was the best thing that ever happened to your startup?Fathurrahman Faizal co-founded SolanaFM as a student at SMU. It wasn’t a smooth…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: What makes Europe’s defense sector a compelling investment opportunity now?
Europe’s defense sector is at a critical crossroads. As geopolitical tensions rise, countries across the continent are dramatically ramping up their…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: A look at the Toa Payoh flat fire - What caused it? And does insurance cover the damages?
On July 29, 2025, a fire broke out in a 10th-floor unit at Block 229 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh, spreading quickly to the unit above and sending shockwaves through the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Federal Reserve keeps rates steady; Wall Street AI heavyweights add combined half a trillion dollars in stock market value after strong earnings from Meta and Microsoft; OpenAI reportedly hits US$12B in annualised revenue; US trade deal with South Korea, Trump’s latest tariff salvo on India, Brazil; Grab reported Q2 2025 earnings of US$35M, reversing earlier losses; Seatrium, Keppel, S-Reits to watch
Singapore shares moved lower today to track regional movements. The Straits Times Index was down 0.64% at 4,192.32 points at 11.41am Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: (SPECIALS) How is Citibank Singapore tapping growing wealth creation in Asia? Its CEO sheds light on the matter.
It’s all about the banking and wealth management landscape today as we speak to a Wall Street giant that's said to have not slept since the 1800s. Yes…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: What Sim Lian’s top bid of S$1,432 psf ppr for Holland Link site says about the market
A government land site in the new Holland Plain precinct has sparked attention - not for how many bids it received, but for how far the top offer went. Sim…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Could Russia’s quake trigger the Pacific’s next big tsunami disaster?
In the aftermath of the powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, tsunami warnings remain in effect across vast stretches of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: What if your plants could reward you for taking care of yourself?
Floramis is a sustainability-driven software ecosystem that transforms real-world plants into interactive digital experiences. For individuals, Floramis lets…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump says India may get 20% to 25% tariff but not yet final; Global market movements ahead of big tech earnings, Fed rate decision; Samsung’s big Tesla order; Tesla reportedly signs US$4.3B deal with LG Energy Solutions; Hotel Properties Limited, Keppel Reit to watch
Singapore shares fell today as investors continue to monitor developments on the global trade front. The Straits Times Index was down 0.36% at 4,214.12 points…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Gold’s New Era - Can the rally sustain beyond $3,000?
Gold has surged to new heights this year, breaking through the $3,000 mark and capturing global attention. Backed by strong central bank demand, growing ETF…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Will the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire hold? Did Anwar, ASEAN & the US pull off a rare peace deal?
After days of heavy fighting along the Thai-Cambodia border, a truce brokered in Malaysia — with backing from ASEAN, the US and China — was meant…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Teen births are on the rise in Singapore. What’s going on?
Teenage pregnancy in Singapore is on the rise for the first time in nearly two decades. According to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, 244 babies were…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Asian markets down as optimism over US-EU trade deal fades; China’s govt spending hit highest in nearly two decades; USD strengthens against SGD; Apple to shutter a retail store in China for the first time; SIA reports 58.8% drop in Q1 FY2026 net profit
Singapore shares fell today to track losses in the region. The Straits Times Index was down 0.59% at 4,216.18 points at 2.44pm Singapore time with a value…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Eye-catching names on the Singapore head coach shortlist, but will reputation trump relevance?
With the likes of Fabio Cannavaro, Harry Kewell, Nick Montgomery and Mano Polking on the list, Singapore’s search for Tsutomo Ogura's replacement signals…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Going all in? Here’s why that could be your biggest investing mistake
It’s not just markets that are volatile - it’s our minds. Behind every investing decision is a tug-of-war between logic and emotion. Why do smart…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Tanjong Katong Road sinkhole - What caused it? And who’s liable?
A section of Tanjong Katong Road South collapsed, forming a sinkhole that swallowed part of the road and a car near an active sewer construction site. The…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: From manpower to smart management, YY Group is bridging talent, technology & operations across borders
YY Group, a Nasdaq-listed company headquartered in Singapore is redefining how people, technology, and essential services connect across borders. Once a local…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US-EU hammers out “biggest-ever” deal to avert trade war; China’s AI firms announce new industry alliances to build domestic ecosystem amid US curbs; Japan expects only 1% to 2% of $550 billion US fund to be investment; What to expect ahead of Fed decision, US tariff deadline, earnings from Apple, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft; AEM, SIA to watch
Singapore shares moved lower today as investors looked ahead to a week of corporate earnings. The Straits Times Index was down 0.25% at 4,250.35 points at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Empty seats at the Festival of Football spark online debate about ticket prices
Football's household names may have graced the pitch - Arsenal, AC Milan, Newcastle. But thousands of seats remained untouched. What should’ve been a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: How does Seatrium’s CEO assess the Offshore and Marine player’s turnaround strategy?
It’s back to the offshore and marine industry today as we dive into a company that often makes the list of top movers on the Singapore Exchange. You…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Hot Seat: Is it time to overhaul Singapore’s COE system to better account for social equity?
Car ownership in Singapore has never felt more out of reach — with COE prices soaring past six figures, often eclipsing the cost of the car itself. The…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why investors are pouring money into tequila
Once seen as the drink of wild nights and shot glasses, tequila is undergoing a top-shelf transformation, evolving into a premium spirit rivaling the prestige…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Notion is on a mission to make work less painful
Between endless tabs, scattered files, and siloed apps, Singapore’s digital workforce is drowning in inefficiency — losing over an hour a day to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump and Powell bicker over Federal Reserve’s renovation cost; Alphabet’s earnings shine, Tesla’s sales suffer biggest fall in decade; Asia’s rally runs out of steam; Sony buys strategic 2.5% stake in Bandai Namco; Keppel DC Reit to watch
Singapore shares moved lower today, reversing the positive momentum seen in the previous session. The Straits Times Index was down 0.49% at 4,252.16 points at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Journeyman to Jaguar, Aaron Evans on why he chose to embark on a Singaporean adventure with Tanjong Pagar United
Why would a battle-tested Aussie defender - who’s played across Indonesia, India, and Hong Kong - join Tanjong Pagar United, a side that finished bottom…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: (SPECIALS) What exactly is a Chief of Staff? CoS of xcube and CoS of HSBC Singapore explain.
Earlier this year, we shared with you that we will be bringing you topical interviews with key leaders in the business world. Housed under the “Under the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Recycling in Singapore falls to historic low of 11%. Are Singaporeans giving up on recycling at home?
The household recycling rate in 2024 fell to a record low of 11 per cent, down from the previous low of 12 per cent in 2023 and 2022. This comes despite…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Can Gold, Silver, and Platinum outrun the markets?
Gold is soaring, silver’s riding the green tech wave, and the dollar is on the decline. As precious metals outshine traditional assets, investors are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Talks of trade deals between US and EU, US and South Korea; ECB rate decision in focus; SK Hynix posts record quarterly profit, up 69% yoy in Q2; ST Engineering, Mapletree Logistics Trust, S-Reits to watch
Singapore shares rose today to track a mostly positive day in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.8% at 4,264.94 points at 2.12pm Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: What women really need from mentorship and how to deliver it
vLookUp AI is a global mentoring platform dedicated to empowering women to grow, thrive, and lead in their careers. Founded in July 2021, vLookUp brings…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why are Singaporean investors betting big on Thailand?
Thailand is transforming its economy with bold new projects like the Eastern Economic Corridor—drawing global investors and reshaping Bangkok’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba denies resignation rumours. Can a trade deal with the US be potential lifeline?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to announce his resignation by the end of August, the Mainichi newspaper reported on July 23. According to the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US-Japan trade deal in focus; Shares of Japanese, South Korean automakers surge on optimism surrounding trade; Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba tipped to announce resignation by end of next month; Alibaba launches Qwen3-Coder said to be its most advanced coding tool to date; SG Earnings season underway; DFI Retail Group up 12.7% on profit boost
Singapore shares moved higher to track advances in Asia today. The Straits Times Index rose 0.42% to 4,225.88 points at 2.34pm Singapore time, with a value…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: "We're ready to go one better!" - Geylang International's Nikola Ignjatovic and Raiyaan Noor on the Eagles' ambition
Every season begins with a story. For Nikola Ignjatovic, it’s a leap into the unknown. For Raiyaan Noor, it’s stepping out of his fathe Noor Ali's…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Can AI really predict cyberattacks? How Mantua is putting it to the test
Mantua Cybersecurity is Singapore’s premier provider of advanced cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to helping businesses across Southeast Asia stay…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Got your SG60 vouchers? Here’s what to do next
Starting July 22nd, Singaporeans aged 21 to 59 can begin claiming their $600 SG60 vouchers, part of a national initiative to celebrate Singapore’s 60th…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: S&P 500 index ends above 6,300 points for the first time, earnings season underway; RBA Meeting Minutes; China’s Cosco reportedly eyes veto rights in deal for Li Ka-shing’s ports; OpenAI, Softbank’s Stargate reportedly aiming to build small data centre by year-end; CapitaLand Investment, GHY Culture & Media to watch
Singapore shares dipped today after starting the week in the green. The Straits Times Index was down 0.24% at 4,196.87 points at 11.29am, with a value turnover…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Are Gen Alpha proving to be better investors?
What happens when kids grow up managing investment accounts before they even hit their teens? Generation Alpha is rewriting the rules of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: How BOVEM is shaping the new standard in men’s grooming
BOVEM is Singapore’s modern men’s grooming brand, committed to redefining personal care with quality, precision-grade products designed for an…