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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: Where does the AI market currently stand?
The AI boom is no longer just buzz—it's a money magnet. Big Tech is pouring billions into infrastructure, chipmakers are riding massive demand, and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: How Nanyang Biologics is improving drug discovery using AI
When we think about drug discovery, the words fast and efficient don’t usually come to mind - but a Singapore-based biotech startup is challenging that…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Back from retirement, Singapore’s most-decorated para swimmer Theresa Goh aiming for greatness...again!
Six years since retiring as Singapore’s most decorated para swimmer, Theresa Goh is back competing - only this time with a pistol. Why, and why now you…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Are you confident in identifying deep fakes? Think again.
3 out of 4 people in Singapore can’t tell a deepfake from the real thing, even though most are confident they can. That’s one of the eye-opening…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” scrapes through Senate; STI strikes above 4,000 points; Asian market movements ahead of Trump’s trade deadline, Tokyo in focus; Alibaba Group adding new data centres in Malaysia, the Philippines; Intel’s new CEO reportedly exploring big change to chip manufacturing business; Yangzijiang Financial, Nio to watch
The Straits Times Index (STI) briefly notched a new record of 4,008.15 points today as Singapore draws a rush of investors seeking safe havens from…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Thai top court suspends Prime Minister - Is this a big blow to Paetongtarn’s government?
Thailand’s political landscape has been jolted once again. In a dramatic development, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been temporarily…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Are the diverging PMIs in South Korea and Japan a warning for Asia?
South Korea’s manufacturing activity contracts for the fifth straight month, with the PMI inching up to 48.7 in June but still below the expansion…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Greenback in retreat, but what’s gaining ground?
With the US dollar facing mounting pressure and volatility returning to FX markets, investors are recalibrating their currency strategies.What's driving the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: How GoRental goes beyond the grid with clean energy that moves
As the founder of GoRental, he’s already building the next generation of portable power: systems that are clean, scalable, and ready to go wherever the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: China’s factory PMI hits 49.7 - can manufacturing sustain this rebound?
China reported that its official manufacturing PMI edged up to 49.7 in June from 49.5 in May, though it remains in contraction territory below the crucial 50…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: How Herbal Pharm earned Singapore’s trust in natural wellness
Herbal Pharm is a leading Singapore-based nutraceutical and wellness brand dedicated to helping people live healthier, more balanced lives. Since its founding…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Singapore's Blood Crunch - Can raising the first-time donor age limit help?
Singapore is changing the rules on who can give blood. From 2026, first-time donors will be allowed to step up even at age 65 - a move aimed at tackling…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Bitcoin as a mortgage asset - Is this a new lending era?
Under the Trump administration, the Federal Housing Finance Agency is pushing forward a policy that would let homebuyers list crypto holdings in mortgage…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Talking Trent Buhagiar & BG Tampines Rovers' rebuild under Akbar Nawas
Football is a game of fine margins - and on today's show we dive deep into the tactical side of BG Tampines Rovers’ rebuild. Analyst Nigel Goh makes his…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: How is GE Aerospace doing one year on as a standalone company, and how is it navigating an uncertain operating environment?
We’re taking you to the skies today as we explore the ins and outs of the aerospace industry with GE Aerospace, the maker of the engines powering Boeing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Hot Seat: Is it the parents or school's responsibility to counter bullying?
From cruel taunts to social exclusion and the silent spread of rumours, bullying leaves lasting emotional scars on countless students. And while schools have…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Where exactly is capital flowing for HNWI in 2025?
Where the wealthy put their money often signals broader shifts in the global economic landscape—and in 2025, those signals are flashing change. Amid…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US-China trade truce; White House on possible extension of Trump’s trade deadline; Softbank Group’s Masayoshi Son’s ambition to make group into biggest platform provider for “artificial super intelligence” within next 10 years; Nike reported sharply lower quarterly profits; AEM, Aztech Global to watch
Singapore shares rose today with the global trade situation back in focus as investors put the Israel-Iran ceasefire behind them. The Straits Times Index was…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Kai Whitmore on his Singapore dream, visiting the Lion City & honouring his grandfather's legacy
Should Singapore lean into heritage players? Kai Whitmore certainly thinks so. Eligible through his late grandfather, the Welsh midfielder is ready to give up…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: How GIVMI's caffeine mints are changing the energy supplement industry
A pair of university students have recently founded GIVMI, providing a first-of-a-kind solution which potentially changes the game of the energy supplement…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Behind the NDP 2025 show - How will this year's event honour 60 Years of Singapore? (ft. Charlie Lim)
This year’s NDP 2025 promises to be one for the history books. Inspired by the National Anthem and anchored in the themes of unity, belonging, and hope…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump considering candidates to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell; NASDAQ’s standout performance, Nvidia hits record high at valuation of about US$3.76T; Shell denies reports of merger with BP; Xiaomi’s first electric SUV launch, Foxconn reportedly nears deal to supply electric busses to Mitsubishi Fuso Truck; SIA, Sembcorp Industries to watch
Singapore shares inched higher today as investors continue to mull the situation in the Middle East. The Straits Times Index was up 0.2% at 3,933.67 points at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: With dollar doubts growing, how are investors shifting their FX strategy?
The US dollar’s dominance is no longer taken for granted. With the greenback faltering and geopolitical shifts gaining pace, investors are rethinking…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Meet The LFG POD: The world’s first unmanned studio, straight out of Singapore and into the $300B creator economy
In a world where content creation has become a necessity, LFG Content Co is flipping the script on who gets to create. A bold Singapore startup has launched…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump baffles with sudden U-turn on China buying Iranian oil; Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s relatively flexible tone on rate cuts; Bank of Japan officials split over rate pause, inflation risks; Sembcorp, ST Engineering to watch
Singapore shares rose today to track regional gains seen in Asian markets. The Straits Times Index went up by 0.46% to reach 3,922.19 points at about 2.36pm…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: 80,000 new homes in Singapore - How ambitious is the URA's Draft Master Plan 2025?
Singapore is poised for a wave of transformation, with new neighbourhoods planned in areas like Dover, Newton, and Paterson—bringing a diverse mix of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: New crypto rules - Are stablecoins still a good investment?
The recent Senate progress on the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act represents major strides toward properly regulating cryptocurrency in the US. The GENIUS Act…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Moving made less stressful through personalized solutions
The Family Movers is a leading relocation service provider with over 50 years of experience, known for its personalised, people-first approach. Originally…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire. But is the truce already cracking?
Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point. Then, just as suddenly, a pause.US President Donald Trump says a ceasefire between Israel and Iran is…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Asian shares up, oil down after Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire; Trump says US interest rates should be lowered by at least 2 to 3 percentage points, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress in focus; Jensen Huang starts selling Nvidia’s stock under US$865M plan; OCBC, Lum Chang to watch
Singapore shares went up today even as investors remained laser focused on the situation in the Middle East. The Straits Times Index was up 0.4% at 3,894.86…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Can emerging markets continue their monthslong rally?
Emerging markets are on a hot streak, with currencies climbing, local bonds attracting fresh inflows, and equities outperforming their developed market…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: The microbiome-friendly skincare you didn’t know you needed
Aveeno’s Calm + Restore range is specially formulated for sensitive skin, combining the soothing benefits of Prebiotic Oat and the antioxidant power of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Tsutomo Ogura departs as Gavin Lee takes interim charge of Singapore. So what next for Forrest Li's FAS?
Tsutomo Ogura’s sudden exit throws the Lions into yet another identity crisis -with the crucial Asian Cup qualifiers looming. Gavin Lee steps into the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: How wealthy investors are viewing precious metals in the current market
Precious metals have always been seen as safe havens—but in today’s world of shifting interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and changing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: US enters Israel's war against Iran. What is Iran's next move?
The United States launched airstrikes on Iranian territory following Israel’s widespread bombardment that severely degraded Iran’s missile…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US launches strikes against 3 nuclear facilities in Iran, Asian investors mull possible Iranian retaliation; Commercial airlines weigh the suspension of Middle East flights; Tesla’s robotaxi launch; Singapore’s core inflation at 0.6% yoy in May; OCBC, Fu Yu Corporation to watch
Singapore shares opened lower today as all eyes remained on heightened tensions in the Middle East with the US now involved in the Israel-Iran air war. The…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: A breakthrough for mental health in Asia
Calm Collective is dedicated to normalising mental health across Asia by providing culturally attuned training, consultancy, and programs tailored for…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Hot Seat: Should home-based businesses be better regulated?
Home-based businesses (HBB) are currently booming amidst the many closures of many F&B establishments nationwide. With HBBs' functioning like a full scale cafe…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Should investors bet on a nuclear revival?
As the world races to decarbonise and power an increasingly electrified, AI-driven future, one energy source long seen as controversial is stepping back into…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Asian shares up as imminent US attack on Iran appears to have been forestalled; China’s warning on blind box toys; Air India warned for flying Airbus planes with unchecked escape slides; DBS expects economic value from AI use to surpass S$1B this year; SingPost to watch
Singapore shares nudged higher today to track broader gains in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up a marginal 0.03% at 3,895.48 points at 2.11pm Singapore…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Mike Phelan on loyalty, legacy, leadership and life inside Manchester United
Mike Phelan knows what greatness looks like - having worked alongside Sir Alex Ferguson, first as a player then part of his coaching team. As Fergie’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: What it takes to build a creative business around a dying craft
On this month’s The Peak special on The Right Business, we spotlight a story rooted in paper, thread, and purpose. Yang Shihui, founder of Based Book…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Fed hold rates steady again - What does this mean for US exceptionalism?
In the wake of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision, we'll take a deep dive into the shifting landscape of US economic exceptionalism. Especially…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Fed holds rates for fourth straight meeting, dot plot shows two 25bps cut this year; Shell CEO on the impact of the Israel-Iran air war; Apple reportedly expressed interest in tapping generative AI to speed up design of custom chips; Dozens of staff at StanChart reportedly laid off in Singapore, jobs offshored to India; DBS, UOB to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as investors continue to mull the US Federal Reserve’s latest move to hold interest rates at prevailing levels. The Straits…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Man shot near SAF live-firing zone - What are gazetted areas and what happens if you enter?
A man in Singapore made headlines after being shot in the lower back while cycling with friends on June 15 in a restricted area between Upper Seletar and Upper…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Should you switch to dissolvable cleaning tablets instead?
SimplyGood is a Singapore-based clean technology start-up on a mission to make sustainable living easy, starting right at home. Founded by Jeremy Lee in 2021…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Markets expect officials to hold rates at FOMC meeting; Investors fret over the possibility of more direct US military involvement in Israel-Iran air war, Asian market movements; JD’s founder vows to speed up overseas foray; China consumers’ rush for subsidies; Economists slash Singapore growth forecast to 1.7%; Thakral Corp to watch
Singapore shares were lower today as all eyes remained on the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Straits Times Index was down 0.42% at 3,914.06 points…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Desmond Ong on Gavin Lee’s departure, his tenure as chairman & the road ahead
A club in transition. A chairman steps aside. And now, a head coach departs. After 8 years at the helm, Desmond Ong bid farewell as Chairman of BG Tampines…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Can Trump successfully call for Iran’s unconditional surrender?
Trump has called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates into its sixth day. At the same time, he hinted…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: With listcos exiting, are private markets the new haven for investors?
Private markets are gaining serious traction in South-east Asia, with Singapore leading the charge as a regional powerhouse. In 2024, the city-state captured…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: The agency that only gets paid when you profit
RKOH Media is a boutique ecommerce growth agency helping 7- and 8-figure DTC brands scale profitably through its proprietary In-and-Out Marketing Ecosystem…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Can self-driving vehicles transform Singapore’s public transport system?
In five years, self-driving vehicles could ply Singapore’s roads and eventually change the dynamics of driving, said Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Global equities down as fighting between Israel and Iran enters fifth day; Bank of Japan holds rates as expected, to slow pace of reduction in bond purchases next year; World Gold Council survey shows central banks favour gold to USD for reserves; OpenAI executives reported considered accusing Microsoft of anticompetitive behaviour in partnership; SIA to watch
Singapore shares rose today even as global investors remained cautious in light of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The Straits Times Index was up 0.38% at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Should more companies follow MicroStrategy's Bitcoin approach to reap more rewards?
Michael Saylor has become Bitcoin’s most high-profile corporate evangelist, amassing a staggering $60 billion worth of the crypto giant. His…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Pawsitively revolutionary - How PupUp is redefining puppy parenthood in Singapore
Singapore’s pet market is booming, but behind the wagging tails and adorable puppy pics, there’s a deeper conversation happening about ethics…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Singapore’s Thiruben Thana Rajan on Breaking Records, Chasing Medals, and Telling His Own Story
Thiruben Thana Rajan recently shattered a 38-year-old national record in the 800m at the Asian Athletics Championships - and that's just the start. From injury…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Expectations ahead of US Fed, BoJ, BoE rate decisions; China’s factory output growth hits six-month low in May; US reportedly pushing Vietnam to decouple from Chinese tech; Paris airshow opens under cloud of Air India crash; SGX-listed oil and gas firms up on oil price rally, conflict in the Middle East; Suntec Reit, ESR Reit, Sabana Industrial Reit, Acrophyte Hospitality Trust to watch
Singapore stocks fell today as investors continue to monitor the escalating conflict in the Middle East between Iran and Israel. The Straits Times Index…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Oil volatile amid Iran-Iraq tensions - But could prices fall to $40s?
Prices surged, then quickly gave up gains as escalating tensions between Iran and Israel rattled a region responsible for a third of the world’s crude…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Is the Israel-Iran conflict the biggest test for world leaders at the G7 summit?
Tensions have ramped up between Israel and Iran, marked by direct, deadly missile strikes. Cities are burning, casualties are mounting, and the world is…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Shaping the future of impact investment in Asia’s venture landscape
Asia Pacific is quickly becoming a hotspot for scalable, purpose-driven innovation. At the forefront is Venturebeam — the largest global impact investor…