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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 JeongRegional Roundup: Dr M's sons say their 98-year-old father is target of probe
From Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s two sons claiming they had been ordered to assist the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in an anti-graft investigation…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Do defenders get the credit they deserve?
With Ashley Cole becoming only the THIRD defender to be inducted in the Premier League Hall of Fame, we wonder...are defenders criminally underrated? And if…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Gamifying maths education
Did you know that 14 March is Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant, 3.14? Our guest is a dynamic educator who is making learning maths as…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Singapore’s factory output up 3.8% yoy in Feb; Shares of Lum Chang down over 10%, MD David Lum attended interviews with CPIB; China’s battery manufacturer CATL doubles down expansion; US Consumer Confidence, PCE Price Index expectations; Jerome Powell vs Raphael Bostic on rates; Donald Trump one of world’s 500 richest people
Singapore stocks opened muted this morning after data for Singapore’s headline and core inflation in February came in hotter than anticipated. Figures released…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Tax scams 2.0, new wave of tech-enabled tax scams
According to the CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report, eCrime, which includes identity-related scams, was the most pervasive cyber threat landscape last year…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Using sound recognition to protect the elderly – Soundeye on working with nursing homes, government agencies and growth in ageing economies
This is a conversation you would want to listen to especially if you have an elderly family member at home. Started as a R&D team consisting of a group of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: US, UK accuse China of cyber attacks on politicians and companies
From the US and UK imposing sanctions on China after various cyberattacks to the International Monetary Fund urging Beijing to embark on pro-market reforms…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Ferrari flourish in Australia, while Mercedes continue to meander towards mediocrity
F1 needed a feel-good story after a tumultuous start to the season off track and Red Bull's continued domination on it, and Carlos Sainz and Ferrari certainly…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Cultivate confidence: Redefining the future of work
Leading a team is no easy task. Just look at some of the most inspiring leaders, despite their hard work, there is something so inspiring about a leader that…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Singapore’s headline inflation rose to 3.4% yoy in Feb; Sabana Industrial REIT establishes internalisation committee; Cordlife tabling seven ordinary resolutions at general meeting; Best World to delist from SGX; Taylor Swift vs UOB card billings; China to treat foreign companies like domestic peers; Japan’s ambition to become a major financial hub
Singapore stocks were trading muted this morning, following subdued performances in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.01 per…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: 'Rebuilding Loyalty', how Gen Z and millennials are set to spark luxury revolution in Asia
Approximately US$2.5 trillion is expected to be transferred to the next generation by around 70,000 high-net-worth individuals in Asia-Pacific (APAC) over the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWashington Report: Wild week for Trump. What to expect from Trump's trials & tribulations
From Donald Trump's looming $454 million fraud judgement deadline to the US' aviation scene in trouble. Dr John Donaldson, Associate Professor of Political…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Singapore show signs of renewed belief to steal a point against China
Singapore put up a rallying performance, on head coach Tsutomu Ogura's debut, to come from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw against China - securing their…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US data on jobless claims, manufacturing PMI, sales of existing homes weigh on markets; Marco Polo Marine’s subsidiary inks agreement with Siemens Gamesa; Four Cordlife Group’s directors and former CEO arrested; No Signboard sell trademarks, to rebrand; Alibaba Group raises US$357.8m through sale of Bilibili securities; Cathay Pacific, IndiGo and the reshuffle in the aviation industry
Singapore stocks opened weaker this morning, despite overnight gains in US and European markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.2 per…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Ad-tech unicorn Moloco on its US$2b valuation, growth drivers and business risks amid data protection trends and tech crackdowns
Using the power of machine learning to help companies optimise the Return on Investment of their digital marketing strategies – that’s what we are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Who is your ALL-TIME favourite Singapore footballer?
What defines an all-time great? Trophies? Goals? Clean sheets? Well in conjunction with the Football Association of Singapore, Sports Minutes conducted a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Skills Singaporeans and businesses should prioritise in the AI boom
According to a report by LinkedIn - skills needed for a job here will change by a whopping 72% by 2030 as a result of greater AI adoption among businesses. To…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEuro Watch: What the Kate photo controversy is really about
From Catherine, Princess of Wales photo controversy to who will be Ireland’s next leader after Leo Varadkar stepped down. Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Fed Chair Jerome Powell on data vs bigger inflation story; Olam Agri’s offer to acquire Namoi Cotton; No Signboard’s controlling shareholders to sell shares; US on Microsoft Bing in China; Fashionistas sue Hermes in California over Birkin bags
Singapore shares rose at the opening bell this morning, following mixed results in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.6 per…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Ilhan Fandi on Ogura's impact ahead of Singapore's showdown with China
Having struggled for game time with his club side, Ilhan Fandi is relishing being back in the Lions' den. Under the tutelage of new head coach Tsutomu Ogura…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Is your kitchen renovation a good investment or a waste of money?
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. But as Singaporean homes shrink every decade, how do you find the right balance between having a place that's…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US FOMC meeting, dot plot - does the Fed still expect 3 rate cuts this year?; Samsung Electronics’ shares surged the most in 6 months on news report on Nvidia buying its chips; CapitaLand Investment, Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust’s bonds; Chinese banks maintained benchmark lending rates; Prudential reports 43% yoy rise in new business profit
Singapore equities advanced at the opening bell this morning, mirroring overnight gains on global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Is working from home causing the biggest cybersecurity challenges for businesses?
It is obvious that cybersecurity is a fast-growing issue in today’s digital world. While it may not always be obvious, cyber attackers are constantly evolving…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Round Up: Will going "Malaysia First" save the ringgit?
From Malaysia' finance ministry calling for a "Malaysia First" approach to strengthen their ringgit to Thailand wanting to ban recreational marijuana with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Chipsafer’s quest to trace livestock and to prevent disease and Cattle theft
Improving the safety and security of livestock herds by ensuring traceability across the animal’s lifecycle. That is what we’re talking about. Founded in 2013…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Singapore Yachting Festival 2024 sets sail in April
The Singapore Yachting Festival is set to return for the 25 to 28 April alongside the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference, both being held at ONE°15 Marina…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: BOJ’s historic move to end negative rate policy; RBA rate decision, FOMC meeting expectations; SingPost’s strategic review; Singtel to launch GPU as a Service; Manulife US REIT manager’s change in leadership; Nvidia expands collaboration with BYD and other EV automakers
Singapore stocks were trading muted this morning, following mixed results in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.01 per cent…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Addressing the challenge of access to therapy for the elderly in Singapore
Singapore’s recent budget announcement has placed the ageing society in Singapore as a key priority. And this means that the entire care ecosystem in Singapore…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: Chinese in Singapore urged to ‘stay away’ from gambling, where is this warning coming from?
From the Chinese embassy urging its citizens in Singapore to ‘stay away’ from gambling to the US House of Representatives approving a bill that could force the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: The magic of the cup as Manchester United end Liverpool's quadruple hunt!
Manchester United kept their trophy hopes alive for this season and ended Liverpool's quest for four trophies with a dramatic extra-time victory in an FA Cup…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: How entrepreneurs can make the best possible exits, strategic journey of selling off businesses
Selling your entire business is different from selling your shares. When you sell your business, the business’ existing assets and liabilities are taken over…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Apple reportedly in talks to build Google’s Gemini AI engine in iPhone; Surprise 0.1% yoy drop in SG Feb NODX; STI movements, Dasin Retail Trust’s movements; Sats’ sale of Maytag Aircraft; UOL and SingLand sold 74% of Watten House; Some 90% of BOJ watchers see risk of officials ending negative rates; China’s industrial output up much faster than expected; Vinfast founder launches EV charging venture
Singapore stocks opened relatively unchanged this morning after data from Enterprise Singapore showed that the country’s non-oil domestic exports fell 0.1 per…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Understanding brand value, why are some companies forgetting this important aspect?
Curious about where branding trends are headed in 2024? Branding trends are constantly evolving alongside trends in fashion, interior design, pop culture, and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Applied Materials on navigating a challenging business operating environment; innovation, new machine and role of Southeast Asia
We’ve talked in depth about semiconductor makers on the show, and today we want to go one step further to look at the largest manufacturers of semiconductor…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWashington Report: Will the US ban TikTok? Who could buy the app from China’s ByteDance?
The US House of Representatives passed a Bill on March 13 that would give TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to divest the US assets of the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Is this Southgate's final England shot, with Mourinho lurking?
England take on Brazil and Belgium at Wembley this month in the last fixtures before manager Gareth Southgate names his squad for Euro 2024. With some…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Bacardi's annual cocktail trends report, what to expect across Singapore’s bars and cocktail scene
Bacardi Limited has recently released its fifth annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report, anticipating the key trends that will redefine cocktail culture and the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Surprise bump in US Feb PPI, Impact on STI; No Signboard resumes trading after over 2yrs, shares down 90% in early trade; Frasers Logistics and Commercial Trust acquires stake in logistic assets in Germany; Great Eastern, Sabana Reit vs minority shareholders; US reportedly plans to award over US$6b to Samsung Electronics; TSMC’s shares surged over 110% from Oct 2022 - are shares overbought?
Singapore stocks fell this morning, after global equities took a hit overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.9 per cent to 3,156.74…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Digital security to protect against critical infrastructure in Singapore
Advances in critical infrastructure technology are improving efficiency and effectiveness, but at the same time, they are opening the door to threat actors and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWeekly Wrap Up: No Signboard’s shares tumble as trading resumes, will this trend continue?
No Signboard Holdings has resumed the trading of its shares on March 15 after obtaining concurrence from Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) on March 14…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Swinging for success in Singapore!
With a handsome bounty of US$2,500,000, the Porsche Singapore Classic will take centre stage at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club from 21-24 March -…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Armenian Street Party celebrates the love for Peranakan food this March
Celebrate all things Peranakan at Armenian Street Party: Peranakan Pasar, which has returned since 8 March on an extended four-week run till 31 March. This…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved bill for ByteDance to divest TikTok or face ban; SIA’s cooperation with Garuda, possible issuance of 10-yr dollar bond; Singtel clarifies on reports of Optus sale; Job vacancies in Singapore inched up in Q4 2023; Alibaba Group reportedly plans to invest US$1.1b in South Korea; Nestle faces formal demand from investors to improve amount of healthy food sold
Singapore equities climbed this morning, despite the global market closing mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.3 per cent to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Creating a seamless patient journey from diagnosis to treatment in the cancer care continuum
Cancer is still very much a threat to the community at large and there are many misconceptions and fear within the public around it. With the advancement of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: A digital family office for all - Google CEO Sundar Pichai-backed Arta Finance on its quest to become the next tech unicorn
Today we’re going to talk about a two-year old startup invested by Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai. Founded by a team of former Google executives, Arta Finance…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEuro Watch: What can the world expect from six more years of Vladimir Putin?
Russians will vote in a presidential election from March 15-17, and are all but guaranteed to hand Vladimir Putin a comfortable victory, paving the way for him…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Chefs Uncut - Asia's chef's story series premiers on Netflix
What if you had the opportunity to sit down with a chef and ask them about their journey, inspiration, and experience in the kitchen? Well, ‘Chefs Uncut’ is a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Gavin Lee "very honoured" to join Ogura's backroom staff
The inclusion of BG Tampines Rovers head coach Gavin Lee to the National Team backroom staff has got fans of the local game talking! Known for his distinct…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Tips for homeowners to smoothly navigate renovations
For homeowners, the journey to creating a dream home is both exciting and crucially important. But despite being careful, some do still fall prey to scam…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Roundup: To host or not to host, Malaysia's dilemma with Commonwealth 2026
From Malaysia potentially hosting Commonwealth Games 2026 to Thailand election commission asking the country’s court to disband the Move Forward Party. Adib…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Investors react after US Feb CPI rose 0.4% mom; Private sector economists raised forecast for Singapore’s 2024 growth; Bitcoin around US$72,000; OKX’s in-principle approval in Singapore; Sports, music lessons see drop in demand in China, Cathay Pacific’s first annual net profit in 4 years; Toyota to raise wages
Singapore stocks rose this morning, mirroring overnight gains in US and European markets following the release of Federal Reserve inflation data. In early…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: How a 14-year old Singaporean is taking the e-racing world by storm
What were you doing at 14-years old? Well chances are you weren't clinching multiple world titles, showcasing your extraordinary talent with a steering wheel!…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: The only luxury bags worth investing in - Chanel vs Hermès
Singapore's luxury goods market is thriving, with high demand for high-end fashion and luxury brands among the affluent. In fact, the luxury goods market in…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US Feb CPI expectations; US Presidential Candidate Donald Trump on TikTok, Meta; Keppel on Data Centre Fund II’s deal to purchase data centre in Tokyo; SGX to launch short-term interest rate futures linked to Sora, Tona; AI frenzy prompts Chinese investors to pile into Foxconn Industrial; Jollibee Foods to expand exponentially in China, triple net income in 5 years
Singapore shares began the day with gains after global equities ended mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) advanced 0.4 per cent to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Getting into the minds of Singaporean gamers
How big is the gaming market here in Singapore? Omnicom Media Group Asia Pacific’s latest research titled ‘Unlocking Gamers in Asia Pacific’ has found that not…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: Highlights from the recently concluded 'Two Sessions'
And it's all about China’s recently concluded ‘Two Sessions’ in this edition of China Perspective. Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Standard Chartered’s Singapore & ASEAN CEO on the impact of Fed cuts on Net Interest Margins; China exposure; Importance of Trust Bank
The banking sector is in focus as we speak to Singapore’s largest foreign bank serving some 900,000 retail customers in the lion city. Yes – we’re going to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWashington Report: What does Joe Biden’s State of the Union say about his politics?
US President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address last week, one that could be among the most important speeches he gives during his presidency…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Building your e-commerce strategy should be as easy as ABC
E-commerce entrepreneurs in Singapore contributed nearly $2 billion to the country's GDP and $1.18b in exports in 2022; a clear indication that the spirit of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: IWD 2024 - Building a diverse tech future with Temus
Women still only account for around 26% of people working in IT today, according to research conducted by Women in Tech. Whilst this is an improvement from the…