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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: Are singles and second-timers getting more chances in HDB’s July BTO exercise?
A slew of policy changes will kick in, starting with the upcoming HDB Build-To-Order (BTO) flat sales exercise in July, benefiting singles as well as families…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: MAS to allocate S$1.1B to three asset managers to invest in Singapore stock market; Microsoft issues alert to businesses, governments about server software attack; Alphabet, Tesla and Coca Cola’s earnings in focus this week; Japanese Yen movements after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vows to stay on; Lum Chang Creations’ SGX Catalist debut, S-REITS to watch
Singapore shares rose today, breaking above the 4,200 point mark at one point. The Straits Times Index was up 0.34% at 4,203.87 points at 11.58am Singapore…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Setbacks to comebacks, Jacob Mahler and Joel Chew ready to rise with BG Tampines Rovers
From injury comebacks to national team heartbreaks, Singaporean midfielders Jacob Mahler and Joel Chew have lived the highs and lows of football. Now reunited…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is Pop Mart still a buy or has the market gone too far?
Pop Mart says its profits are set to surge, but the market isn’t convinced. Despite projecting a 350% jump in earnings and booming global demand for its…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: How Therapin Is redefining wellness one breath at a time
In a world where wellness trends come and go, one Singapore brand is going back to the basics, starting with the very thing we do 22,000 times a day, called…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Hot Seat: Are weight loss drugs worth the risk?
In recent years, weight-loss drugs have exploded in popularity with Ozempic in particular being hailed by some as a “miracle”. Originally developed…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Squid Game helps Netflix beat Wall Street Q2 earnings targets; Japanese investors nervous ahead of Sunday’s elections, doubling of rice prices in June; US set to impose 93.5% duty on China battery material; DBS, Food Empire, OCBC, Wilmar International to watch
Singapore shares moved higher today amid mixed trading in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.54% at 4,184.04 points at 12.53pm Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Tariffs, Inflation, and Growth - What investors need to know for 2025
The latest Fitch Global Economic Outlook offers a cautiously optimistic update on the world’s economic growth for 2025 and 2026, fueled by easing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: What if your breast milk didn’t have to expire? Wonderbewbz found a way.
Wonderbewbz is Singapore’s leading freeze-drying breast milk service, created to help mums preserve their milk while honouring the unseen effort behind…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Lion City Sailors signal their intentions with a flurry of eye-catching additions
The Lion City Sailors aren’t just building a team - they’re sending a message. With the blockbuster signing of Brazilian striker Anderson Lopes hot…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Can we stop the K-pod crisis in Singapore before it's too late?
There is an ongoing crackdown on e-vaporisers here in Singapore, following a spike in seizures of drug-laced e-vaporisers. K-pods or e-vaporiser laced with the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump not firing Fed Chair Powell, to send tariff letters to over 150 countries; TSMC reports better than expected 61% jump in profit for June quarter; China pledges to rein in “irrational competition” in electric vehicle sector; Alimentation Couche-Tard withdraws US$47B offer for Seven & i Holdings; mm2 Asia, Amara Holdings to watch
Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to mull US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats to trading partners around the world. The Straits…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Can short-term fixed income be the safe harbor in volatile markets?
Markets are anything but predictable right now. Central banks are pulling in different directions, inflation’s uneven, and geopolitical risks are on the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Why a single-LLM AI isn’t enough for businesses
Synagie is an enterprise AI company focused on helping businesses adopt secure, compliant, and cost-effective AI solutions that go beyond the limitations of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Shorter wait times, new estates - Should you apply for July’s BTO launch?
Around 5,500 flats will be offered in the July 2025 BTO launch, spanning a diverse range of locations, which include mature estates such as Bukit Merah…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US-Indonesia trade deal in focus; Hong Kong tech rally; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang calls China’s open-source AI a “catalyst for global progress”; Lookahead to US PPI numbers; SIA, CDL to watch
Singapore shares rose today as Asian markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was up 0.23% at 4,129.29 points at 1.08pm Singapore time, with a value…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Are rich investors ready to back Southeast Asia’s startups?
Southeast Asia’s startup scene is booming — but behind the buzz, a quiet challenge is testing investor confidence: governance. As global capital…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: How Singapore's consumer tech ecosystem is building a blueprint for a circular economy in Southeast Asia
Sustainability in tech often feels like just another buzzword. But what does real, long-term change look like in a world that replaces phones every two years?…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Christian Nørgaard and Riccardo Calafiori talk Arsenal ambitions and Singapore's Festival of Football tour
With the Festival of Football about to explode in Singapore, Sports Minutes brings you two voices from Arsenal - new signing Christian Nørgaard and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Deal or Bluff? What Trump’s 50-Day threat means for Russia
President Donald Trump announced a new wave of weapons for Ukraine and set a 50-day deadline for Russia to agree to a peace deal or face harsh secondary…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump warns Russia’s trading partners of steep tariffs if Moscow fails to end war on Ukraine within 50 days; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said to skip a G20 meeting in South Africa; China’s economy grew 5.2% in April-June; Nvidia plans to resume sales of H20 AI chip to China; China Medical System’s secondary listing on SGX; BRC Asia, Frasers Centrepoint Trust to watch
Singapore share inched higher today as investors mull a slew of economic indicators out of China. The Straits Times Index was up 0.14% at 4,114.90 points at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is private credit the next safe haven for yield and protection?
With markets on edge and capital harder to come by, private credit is stepping into the spotlight. Backed by real assets and designed for downside protection…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: From breast milk to ashes, custom heirlooms that tell your unique story
Becoming a new mother sparked a desire to create something meaningful - jewellery that captures not just beauty, but deeply personal memories. Using materials…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Investors mull Trump’s tariffs on EU and Mexico; EU looking to deepen trade agreements with Asia; Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang to hold media briefing in Beijing on Wednesday; Bitcoin crosses US$120,000 level; China’s exports rose more than expected in June; Industrial S-Reits, NTT DC Reit’s IPO in focus; SGX, OCBC to watch
Singapore shares rose today even as investors continue to monitor incoming developments on the tariff front. The Straits Times Index was up 0.37% at 4,102.85…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Who is Nick Adams? Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Malaysia raises eyebrows
US President Donald Trump’s decision to nominate outspoken internet personality Nick Adams as the next ambassador to Malaysia has sparked both…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Can investors turn emissions into opportunity?
Carbon capture is no longer just a climate play. It's an investment strategy. How should investors explore the rising momentum behind CCUS in Asia Pacific: the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Helping unlock cross-border careers for Gen Zs
Skilio is a digital career accelerator that empowers Gen Z jobseekers in Southeast Asia to discover and secure cross-border work opportunities by showcasing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: How far will Salesforce’s Agentforce platform reshape its growth trajectory in ASEAN?
Helping businesses manage their customers more effectively and efficiently – that is the work of our guest for today, Salesforce. Founded in 1999…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Hot Seat: Will the revised 4-year SSD holding period inflate or stabilise Singapore’s property market?
The Singapore government has raised the Seller’s Stamp Duty holding period from three to four years for private homes, aiming to cool speculation and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: S&P 500, Nasdaq hitting fresh peaks despite Trump’s 35% tariff warning on Canada, comments to impose blanket tariffs of up to 20% on most other countries; Asian market movements today; PBOC adviser urges 1.5 trillion yuan stimulus to counter US tariffs; Analysts say GoTo’s stock is poised for rebound; OCBC Helen Wong’s retirement; Singtel, Grand Venture Technology to watch
Singapore shares moved higher today even as traders continue to mull news on the global trade front. The Straits Times Index was up 0.42% at 4,092.74 points at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is de-dollarisation a real threat or just market noise?
The US dollar has long ruled the global financial stage, but that reign is now facing fresh challenges. Rising geopolitical tensions, shifting economic powers…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: This is the soft skill that’s redefining success in the workplace
For many mid-career professionals or civil servants stepping into digital learning environments, the pressure can feel overwhelming. That emotional weight is…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Will FAS' bold changes to the Singapore Premier League boost quality or hurt locals?
Sweeping changes are coming to the Singapore Premier League - from a spike in foreign player quotas to the launch of a new reserve league. As Forrest Li begins…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Teeing off on uncertainty - What the loss of golf courses in Singapore signal for players and clubs
In the coming decade, six golf courses across the island are set to close, making way for housing and urban redevelopment. That includes Mandai Executive Golf…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Nvidia becomes first company to clinch US$4 trillion market cap; Trump’s 50% tariff on goods from Brazil; Fed Minutes reveal officials see cuts coming, but split on pace; Bank of Korea holds rates; OpenAI reportedly close to releasing AI-powered web browser; DBS, Singtel, ST Engineering in focus
Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to digest more developments on the global trade front. The Straits Times Index was up 0.41% at 4,074.48…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Ambassador or amateur? Was Dr Anjani Sinha having a bad day or is he an unfit nominee?
It was supposed to be a routine confirmation hearing — but what unfolded on Capitol Hill was anything but. Dr. Anjani Sinha, President Trump’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Can alternative investments unlock new opportunities this year?
Alternative investments are undergoing a major transformation in 2025. New technologies like blockchain are enabling tokenization of real-world assets, while…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: How this institute is helping mid-career professionals get a fresh start
Industries change, job security vanishes, and for many mid-career professionals in Singapore, the pressure to reskill is real. But switching into…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump threatens 50% tariff on copper imports, warns levies on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, Asian investors’ reactions in focus; China’s producer deflation deepens to worst level in almost two years in June; US FOMC Minutes due overnight; OCBC, Great Eastern, Mapletree Industrial Trust to watch
Singapore shares rose today as investors mull new tariff threats by US President Donald Trump. The Straits Times Index was up 0.23% at 4,056.99 points at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: "No more tariff extensions" - Are tariff-hit countries calling Trump's bluff?
No more extensions — that’s Trump’s latest ultimatum on tariffs. With just weeks to go until August 1, countries that haven’t made a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is the office market being reinvented or simply reset?
As companies rethink the role of the office, investors are being forced to reassess what makes real estate truly valuable. Knight Frank’s latest (Y)OUR…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Why Collektr believes the future of collecting is live and online
Collektr is Asia’s premier livestreaming marketplace dedicated to collectible enthusiasts. Built for collectors who demand authenticity and security…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: (SPECIALS) Highlights of Temasek Review 2025 as told by CFO Png Chin Yee
It is the time of the year where Singapore’s state investor Temasek releases its latest financial performance. Founded in 1974, Temasek is a global…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Are we rethinking family? What’s behind Singapore’s drop in marriages and births in 2024
Singapore’s Ministry of Social and Family Development has released its Family Trends Report 2025, offering a deep dive into how families are evolving…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US President Donald Trump’s tariff letters to 14 countries; RBA leaves cash rates unchanged in a surprise move; Shenzhen Stock Exchange reportedly urged brokers to speed up applications for companies to list on the ChiNext Board; SIA, SGX to watch
Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to mull uncertainties relating to global trade. The Straits Times Index was up 0.48% at 4,051.30 points at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why the ultra-rich are increasingly parking their gold in Singapore
As global uncertainty grows and fears of political and financial instability mount, the ultra-rich aren’t just watching markets — they’re…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Why EVs are the key to smarter and faster deliveries
Blitz Electric Mobility is Southeast Asia’s leading instant and same-day delivery provider, powered entirely by electric vehicles. With a fleet of over…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Tariff woes return as Trump prepares to send tariff letters to trade partners, Extra 10 per cent to for countries aligning with BRICS; Oil prices slip over 1% after Opec+ hikes output by more than expected in August; Trump slams Elon Musk’s new political party; Top 10 best performing stocks on STI; Del Monte Pacific to watch
Singapore shares rose today even as tariff worries returned to the fore this week. The Straits Times Index was up 0.25% at 4,023.71 points at about 2.17pm…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: The changes in SkillsFuture 2026 and what it means for you
Starting April 2026, adult educators who wish to conduct SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)-supported courses will face new requirements. They’ll need to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Crypto goes mainstream - What this means for HNWIs
In a move that could accelerate digital asset adoption, Singapore’s Monetary Authority has issued landmark guidance allowing crypto holdings to be…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: The go-to platform for salary transparency in Asia
PAYGAP ASIA is a digital platform dedicated to salary transparency and empowering individuals to understand their true earning potential. Founded as…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Hot Seat: Is a zero tolerance policy for AI needed for the future of academia?
In the wake of the recent NTU case, where students were penalised for using AI in their assignments, the question takes centre stage: embrace the tech &mdash…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: SGX-listed property developers in focus as investors digest higher Seller’s Stamp Duty rates; Info-Tech System shares rise 9.2% in trading debut; Singapore’s retail sales up 1.4% yoy in May; Trump’s tax package clears final hurdle in Congress, the US President to start sending letters to trade partners
Singapore shares dipped today as investors continue to mull new property cooling measures in the country. The Straits Times Index was down 0.23% at 4,010.52…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: What’s driving family office success in 2025?
Family offices are evolving faster than ever, with investment talent and succession planning taking center stage. The latest 2025 Family Office Operational…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: The platform dedicated to pet influencer marketing
Pawjourr is a specialized marketing agency focused exclusively on the pet industry. They have partnered with hundreds of pet brands to craft strategic…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: From pedals to penalties? LTA enforces pedestrian-only path ban from July 1, but is this move fair for cyclists?
Cyclists and kick scooter riders are now officially off-limits from Singapore’s newly designated pedestrian-only paths and breaking the rules could cost…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: How do you turn climate risk into investment opportunity?
Climate risk is no longer just an environmental issue — it’s a financial one. As regulators tighten disclosure rules and clients demand…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US-Vietnam trade deal, Asian market movements in focus; US ADP private payrolls unexpectedly down in June; Trump’s deadline for trade deals looms – could deals isolate Chinese firms from global supply chains?; Microsoft to lay off 9,000 people; Trump administration lifts chip design export curbs; Seatrium, Ban Leong Technologies to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as equities in the region traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was down 0.19% at 4,003.05 points at 12.29pm Singapore time, with…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Skip the code, scale the business - Singapore’s AI hack to growth
As AI becomes more common, many businesses still don’t know how to actually use it. But, what if you didn’t need to be a data expert to use AI?…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: (SPECIALS) How will the full acquisition of Tim Ho Wan by Jollibee Food Corporation help the dim sum restaurant chain achieve its growth ambitions?
There is arguably no higher recognition than the Michelin star in the Food and Beverage scene. And the company we’re speaking to was once called the most…