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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 JeongUnder the Radar: How does early stage startup investing platform and angel syndicate A2D Ventures work exactly?
Getting investors to meet and support tomorrow’s game changing startups – that’s what we are going to talk about today. Founded in 2023, our…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Perry Ng on attaining Singapore PR status, and Jordan Emaviwe on bringing his club form to the National Team
A few days on since Singapore’s 1-0 friendly defeat to Nepal, and it seems like the rhetoric surrounding the National Team has changed for the worst -…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: What's the cause of the delay in Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment verdict?
South Korea is facing a political crisis of historic proportions as the Constitutional Court deliberates on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. Weeks after…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Nike’s earnings beat expectations; Tesla recalls most Cybertrucks to fix panels; China’s imports of US cotton, cars, and some energy products plunge amid trade tensions; Japan’s core consumer prices up 3% yoy in February; Top Glove, Prudential, Fu Yu Corporation to watch
Singapore shares were little changed today as investors put the US Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates behind them. The Straits Times Index…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why investors are increasing short bets on Asian currencies
According to a recent Reuters poll, investors have maintained their short bets on most Asian currencies.That's as they assessed the prospects of an escalating…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Singapore’s Kabir Anurag on chasing his dream of Formula 1 glory
With the 2025 Formula 1 season up and running, Sports Minutes is in conversation with 17-year-old Singaporean racer Kabir Anurag, part of the Alpine…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: A safe haven for aging and special-needs pets
Fur Folks Home is Singapore’s first standalone pet hospice, founded by Dr. Angeline Yang, veterinarian and co-founder of VetMobile SG. It provides…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US Fed holds off rate cuts, expects two cuts in 2025; Trump says Fed would be better off cutting rates; Impact of Fed rates local banks, S-REITs; Nvidia’s Jensen Huang on Intel; SoftBank Group to acquire Ampere Computing in US$6.5B deal; China holds benchmark lending rates steady; Sembcorp to watch
Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to mull a move by the US Federal Reserve to hold interest rates. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) was…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Home at last. How an 8-day mission turned into a 9 month space stint
After spending an unexpected 9 months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have finally returned to Earth. Their journey back was marked…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: How OPEC’s surprise adds to risks of lower oil prices
OPEC’s surprise move to proceed with planned production hikes poses downside risk to oil prices. Analysts have lowered 12-month Brent forecasts to USD70…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: How does AI help solve the SME lending crisis?
Kredit Hero is an AI-powered lending marketplace designed to bridge the financing gap for SMEs. By leveraging advanced risk assessment and smart matchmaking…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Will Trump and Putin's energy truce lead to real peace?
In a high-stakes call on March 18, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin reached an agreement to pause attacks on Ukraine’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Expectations ahead of Fed rate decision; Bank of Japan holds rates; Private sector economists on Singapore 2025’s growth; GoTo reiterates stance amid Grab buyout rumours; ST Engineering, Centurion, SIA to watch; OpenAI’s US$100B first Stargate site to hold up to 400,000 Nvidia chips
Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to monitor trade and geopolitical uncertainties around the world. The Straits Times Index inched 0.35% higher…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Handbags, watches, classic cars - top performing luxury investments: How are the wealthy viewing luxury items as an investment class?
According to Knight Frank, handbags, watches and even classic cars made it to a list of top performing luxury investments in 2024.In fact, handbags emerged as…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: ConcreteAI - laying the foundation for a smarter, stronger future in construction
Every day, new buildings rise to meet the growing demands of our society, from towering apartments to schools, and even shopping malls. No matter the shape or…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Another end to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. How far are we far from peace in the region?
Palestinian health authorities say Israeli air strikes in Gaza have killed at least 200 people, many of the dead children. Attacks hit dozens of targets…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US retail sales; Lookahead to Nvidia’s annual developer conference, FOMC Meeting; Chinese tech stocks surged; Sembcorp Industries responds to report on talks of possible privatisation, asset sale; Shares of Nio up 16.7% on CATL partnership and more
Singapore shares rose today to track regional gains. The Straits Times Index was up 0.97% at 3,896.87 points at about 2pm (2.03pm), with a value turnover of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Are crypto markets in bear territory?
Bitcoin had hit a record high of $109,071 in January, but it has since lost most of the gains racked up since the American election. That's as concerns about…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: The company behind the AI-powered assistant that speaks sign language
FingerDance is a pioneering deep-tech start-up dedicated to bridging communication gaps between the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community and the hearing world…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Forrest Li confirms candidacy for President, as the Football Association of Singapore calls for elections on 28 April
Forrest Li has officially thrown his hat into the ring in the contest for Singapore football’s top post - as the Football Association of Singapore…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongGE2025: Is the newly created Punggol GRC the "kingmaker" in this year's election?
Punggol is new, vibrant, and also poised to be the battleground of a fierce political contest in this year’s General Election. For years, Punggol has…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: China’s “special action plan” to boost consumption; Global CEOs reportedly said to meet Chinese President Xi; FOMC Meeting in focus, earnings due from Nike, FedEx this week; US retail operator of Forever21 files for bankruptcy; SG NODX up 7.6% in February; Keppel, Sats to watch
Singapore shares inched higher earlier today after data showed the country’s non-oil domestic exports reversed January’s contraction to grow 7.6%…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: A looming ‘Trump Stagflation’ - What does this mean for your portfolio?
The backbone of the US economy is flashing stagflation warnings. That’s as uncertainty spikes on tariffs and layoffs. In fact, while we see a sticky…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Liverpool's pain is Newcastle's gain, as the Geordie's end 70-year trophy drought by clinching the English League Cup
Newcastle end their 70-year wait for silverware - clinching the English League Cup at the expense of Liverpool, beating them 2-1 at Wembley. And on Sports…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: The company helping Singaporean homeowners avoid renovation anxiety
Home renovations are often seen as an exciting journey, but for many homeowners in Singapore, it can quickly turn into a source of stress and frustration…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Hot Seat: Is thrifting too expensive and overhyped?
Once a budget-friendly and eco-conscious way to shop, thrifting is now a booming industry. Has second-hand shopping remained a sustainable and affordable…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: SGX-listed small caps that you need to take note of
Earnings season has flown by, but as it kicked off, it’s been reported that the Finance & Insurance sector was the second fastest-growing industry in…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European wine, cognac and other alcohol imports; Foxconn’s quarterly earnings miss; Shein’s executive chairman says firm remains committed to go public; Sembcorp, SingPost to watch
Singapore shares were lower today with global trade tensions remaining on the top of minds of investors. The Straits Times Index dipped 0.11% to 3,833.44…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: This company is using lasers to power the internet
Transcelestial is a Singapore-based technology company focused on improving global internet connectivity through wireless laser communication. By replacing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Thinking of travelling with your power bank? Beware of the new bans
Power banks have become an essential travel companion, but starting April 1, Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot will ban their use and charging in-flight…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US CPI growth slows in February; Shifting global supply chains amid Trump’s tariffs; CDL shares up 4% after Kwek Leng Beng discontinues lawsuit against son; LVMH’s Sephora reportedly overhauls Asia leadership and more
Singapore shares hovered above the flatline today as investors continue to digest the outlook for the US economy. The Straits Times Index nudged 0.02% higher…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: How this business is opening up a new chapter for senior professionals
If you’re an older or senior worker, you might be wondering what options there are to continue your career journey. That’s because many older…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Are we in a stock market rotation?
What should you be looking out for in a stock market rotation? Are we currently in one? And should this rotation continue, headline returns could become…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Lion City Sailors defeat Sanfrecce Hiroshima to seal a spot in the ACL Two semi-finals
The Lion City Sailors' dream run in the ACL Two continues, as they defeated Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4-1 on aggregate to book a spot in the last four. This is only…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Who is Anji Sinha, Trump’s pick for US ambassador to Singapore?
US President Donald Trump has nominated entrepreneur Anji Sinha to serve as the new United States Ambassador to Singapore. Yet, Dr Sinha is relatively little…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Sweeping 25% levies on US aluminium and steel imports come into effect; VIX volatility index at highest since August; OpenAI launches developer tools to build advanced AI agents; Where in Asia to stretch your Singdollar furthest?; Cathay Pacific Airways, GuocoLand to watch
Singapore shares were higher in the afternoon after starting the day lower. The Straits Times Index was up 0.46% at 3,843.41 points at about 2.18pm, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Still Aerion's Head Coach Jeremy Chiang and Lila Tan on the club's unique identity, aims and their personal ambitions
Did you know that amongst the NINE teams competing in the Singapore Women’s Premier League - there is ONLY ONE that does not have an active men’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Should you remain heavily invested in the crypto despite the recent dips?
Bitcoin fell to start off the week as volatility in the price of the world’s largest cryptocurrency continues. That's after an executive order signed by…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: AI's role in the future of accounting
Automa8e Technologies is revolutionizing accounting with AI-driven automation, streamlining bookkeeping, tax filing, and financial reporting. By eliminating…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongGE2025: 15 SMCs and 18 GRCs - How will the electoral landscape change?
Major changes have been made to Singapore’s electoral map, with just five GRCs and four single-seat wards remaining unchanged from the last election.The…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: What does ICC’s arrest of Rodrigo Duterte mean for his political future?
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested following an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for crimes against humanity over his…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US-China talks reportedly stuck at lower levels; Wall Street sell-off amid recession worries, NASDAQ down 4% overnight; STI down 2% with trio of local banks lower; Implications of issues surrounding Chocolate Finance; SGX, DFI Retail Group to watch
Singapore shares tumbled in early trade this morning, joining Asia-wide declines as US markets dropped deep into negative territory on fears over tariffs and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Can Chocolate Finance regain customer confidence after withdrawal issue?
Financial services firm Chocolate Finance on March 10 suspended instant withdrawals, citing high demand. It said on its mobile app that it was experiencing an…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: How to invest with Trust Bank's TrustInvest with just 5 taps in 5 minutes
Trust Bank has launched TrustInvest — a new investment product designed to make investing more accessible, transparent, and user-friendly for everyone…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: Reinventing urban parking for a smarter future
Soul Parking is a leading parking management service provider in Indonesia, revolutionizing urban parking through technology-driven solutions. By integrating…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Can Canada’s next Prime Minister win the trade war against Trump?
Canada has chosen its next prime minister. Mark Carney has won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau. He’s managed the financial crisis, then Brexit and now…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: China’s tariffs on US farm goods take effect; Hong Kong and Chinese markets react to tariffs and falling Chinese consumer prices; US February Nonfarm payrolls, labour market outlook in light of DOGE layoffs; Chocolate Finance temporarily suspends withdrawal due to “high demand”; Hongkong Land, Keppel to watch and more
Singapore stocks were lower as all eyes remained on escalating trade tensions in the region. That’s after Beijing’s retaliatory tariffs on certain…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Lion City Sailors handed a stay of execution in their ACL Two quarter-final, while Kadir Yahaya’s return as UTR’s Director of Football
The Lion City Sailors take centre stage on this episode of Sports Minutes - and for obvious reasons, after the furore surrounding their ACL Two Quarter-final…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is now the time to invest in bonds?
Trying to predict what US President Donald Trump is going to do next is a risky business. So given his unpredictability, investors need to recognise that they…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: What businesses always get wrong about leadership
The age-old foundation of marketing is that the loudest voices in the room often get the most attention. It’s a world that seems designed for the bold…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Avex Asia on representing IPs such as Pokemon, Rilakkuma and Sonic The Hedgehog, and tapping into trends shaping the brand licensing industry
It’s all about intellectual property today as we speak to the Asian subsidiary of Japan’s leading entertainment conglomerate Avex Group. If…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Hot Seat: What makes a successful woman?
The Hot Seat takes on an International Woman's Day special to celebrate all woman from all different sectors of the world. We tackle the question - "What makes…
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Market View: How will Trump’s tariff affect Southeast Asia?; Asian markets tumble despite Trump delaying some tariffs on Canada and Mexico; NetLink NBN Trust, ComfortDelGro, SGX to watch; Nissan board reportedly set to meet, to discuss CEO Uchida’s fate
Singapore shares hovered around the flatline earlier today as investors continue to monitor the global trade environment. The Straits Times Index dipped 0.08%…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: How 'Kak Fizah' went from healing footballers to shattering stereotypes
This International Women’s Day on Sports Minutes, we talk to Nurhafizah Abu Sujad, Head Physiotherapist for the Singapore National Teams about her…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: The power of female investors, redefining wealth in the world of finance
For far too long, the world of investing, banking, and wealth management has been dominated by a male-centric view of power and success. But times are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: By Invite Only's Trixie Khong on empowering women with her elegant jewelry
International Women’s Day is a chance to acknowledge the achievements and challenges of women and look at how they are shaping the future. Trixie Khong…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: From SATS to Japan’s Bond Yields and Alibaba's AI Surge
Singapore shares began trading in positive territory, as markets eased fears after President Donald Trump called for a delay of his auto tariffs on Mexico and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Should we be concerned of the new HKU5-CoV-2 virus?
A new discovery has been made: a bat-borne coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, has been identified in China. While no human infections have been reported so far, the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRight Business: The future of non-invasive cancer screening
Lucence is leading a precision oncology company revolutionising cancer detection and treatment through their liquid biopsy technology. Founded in 2016, they…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why wealthy investors are buying into hotel investments
If you watched the hit comedy-drama series The White Lotus, which is set in luxury resorts around the world, it might have inspired you to book a stay in a…