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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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Market View: TSMC’s second factory in Arizona delayed; Google’s US$1b data centre investment in UK; CitiGroup layoffs vs JPMorgan raising Jamie Dimon’s pay; Reddit reportedly going for an IPO; Bently sales down 11%; Guocoland’s consortium as sole bidder for Marina South white site
Singapore stocks were pulled into positive territory today, following overnight gains in global equity markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI)…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Lendlease Reit’s manager on its capitalisation rate post-pandemic, its gearing ratio and reduction of tenant concentration risk
Today we’re going to deep dive into an all-time favourite – S-Reits that is! Our guest is the Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management, the manager of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Jose sacked AGAIN; Is Mourinho losing his Midas touch?
With AS Roma becoming the SIXTH club to sack Mourinho, questions are being raised about Jose’s credentials. Where to from here for the once self-proclaimed…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Donald Trump a wild card for US financial markets? Charles Schwab’s CEO flags his most challenging time since Internet bubble in 2000; India, Asean+3 GDP outlook; Thomson Medical Group’s public float, Hotel Properties; YouTube cuts 100 workers, Meta’s second -in-command steps down from board
Singapore stocks opened weaker today following overnight losses on global markets as investors’ hope for rate cuts dwindles. In early trade, Straits Times…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Behind the Sizzle – Is the Bak Kwa business a seasonal one? Bee Cheng Hiang weighs in
We have slightly more than three weeks until Chinese New Year and that means it is also time to indulge in snacks like your pineapple tarts and even bakkwa or…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Did Singapore skipper Hariss Harun vote for Lionel Messi in the FIFA Men's Best awards?
Lionel Messi pipped Erling Haaland to clinch the FIFA BEST men's player of the year award, with the final decision falling to national team captains the world…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: ART SG back for second edition, curation process, trendspotting key galleries, artists
ART SG, an international contemporary art fair bringing the world to Singapore and Southeast Asia is back for its second edition. Organised by The Art Assembly…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Is Asia prepared for the electric vehicle overhaul?
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales are on an upward trajectory, setting new records and sparking optimism for a greener future of transportation. Yet, as the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Roundup: Is Najib on his way to getting a royal pardon?
Will former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak get his royal pardon? And how does his request for royal pardon linked with Malaysia's ringgit’s woes? Dr…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongNew year, New me: National Swimmer Toh Wei Soong on the lack of support for para-athletes here in Singapore
Having clinched MULTIPLE gold medals representing Team Singapore, you'd think national swimmer Toh Wei Soong gets the recognition he deserves for his heroics…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Outdoor wearables to conquer your fitness goals in 2024
New year, new gear? If you love the great outdoors, it might be time to invest in new wearables in 2024! Suunto, a pioneering force in GPS sports watches and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Tigerair Taiwan’s 10.8 months employee bonus; SIA’s passenger traffic rises; Wilmar International’s stance on corrupt practices; China’s plan for the silver economy; Assets invested into ETFs industry reaches record high; Apple to remove blood oxygen function from watches; OpenAI on fighting US election misinformation
Singapore stocks opened lower today to track overnight losses in European markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) declined 0.4 per cent to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: China reacts to Taiwan election results
In this edition of China Perspective, we focus on China's reactions relating to Taiwan election results. Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Flexxon on the value behind marrying hardware and cybersecurity, Launches at CES 2024
It’s all about storing your computer data safely and securely through the use of hardware solutions. You might recall storing data in hard disk drives in the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Will KDB's return be the catalyst for City's title charge?
Kevin De Bruyne marked his return to full fitness with a sublime showing off the bench to inspire City's 3-2 comeback win against Newcastle. Could the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: From banking to urban farming, Grobrix’s journey so far
With corporations looking for unique experiences to pull employees back to the workplace, sustainability has become an unlikely hero for employee engagement…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWashington Report: What Taiwan’s presidential pick means for US-China relations
Taiwan has elected its new president, the Democratic Progressive Party's Lai Ching-te, who is also the current Vice President. Saturday's election was closely…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: How is Sri Trang Gloves Thailand positioning itself for sustainable and reliable growth post-pandemic?
We’re going to talk all about the disposable gloves that gained prominence over the pandemic today. Founded in 1989, our guest is Thailand's largest gloves…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Did you play void deck football growing up in Singapore?
A town council’s decision to partially cordon off the void deck of a public housing block in Singapore to prevent ball-playing has caused quite the stir on…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Hotter-than-expected US December CPI; Ho Bee Land on net loss; US-listed bitcoin ETFs saw US$4.6b in volume; Chinese exports grew at faster pace in December; Tesla lowers prices in China
Singapore stocks opened slightly lower today following a muted performance on Wall Street overnight. That’s as data released yesterday showed US consumer…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Fancy some tandoori? Explore the menu at Tandoori Festival in Raffles Singapore
Embark on a culinary journey like no other as Tiffin Room in Raffles Singapore presents, Tandoori Festival, a multi-course dining experience that pays tribute…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Creating a financially inclusive future with biometrics
Globally, contactless payment transaction are set to surpass US$10tn by 2027 as we move closer to a cashless society. Yet, many of today’s current payment…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWeekly Wrap Up: Sentence for Enhanced Public Protection (Sepp), why we need such a sentencing regime?
According to a bill submitted to parliament this week, Singapore is proposing to hold “dangerous offenders” indefinitely, even after they complete their jail…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Inchcape on tapping ‘enormous’ potential in Indonesia through partnership with GWM, rise in electrification and Chinese OEMs and its growth plans in Asia Pacific
Today we’re going to talk about the company that distributes your Toyota and Suzuki cars! While known as an automotive distributor, our guest Inchcape was…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: ‘Drive to Survive’ star & F1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner leaves HAAS
Haas team principal & Netflix's 'Drive to Survive' star Guenther Steiner has left his role after 10 years leading the US-based team. The 58-year-old Italian…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: New hotel KINN Studios spotlights mental wellness
Boutique hospitality brand KINN has opened its second establishment, KINN Studios, nestled in the heart of the vibrant Keong Saik Road. This four-story…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Salary trends in Singapore, factors influencing salaries across sectors
With salaries seemingly increasing and things like our favourite chicken rice increasing in costs, you may start to wonder, am I paid enough? While our dream…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Singtel to further cut emissions; Novo Tellus SPAC to not conclude business combination; Fraser Property’s majority owners on company, asset sale; LVMH said to team up with TikTok to limit counterfeit; Google’s layoffs in digital assistant, hardware teams; US December CPI
Singapore stocks opened stronger today. That’s following overnight gains in global equity markets, as investors await key US inflation data due this week. In…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEuro Watch: Is Germany's economy struggling in 2024?
Hundreds of thousands of people faced train cancellations across Germany from Jan 10, as a three-day nationwide rail strike added to travel chaos in Europe’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: HeyMax AI on maximising credit card rewards and helping users double dip on air miles
Do you record all the credit cards you own in an Excel sheet just to make sure that you maximise your rewards? Or do you have a friend that does that? Well…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: What can Singapore learn from Malaysia, who are heading to the 2024 Asian Cup after a 17-year hiatus?
It's a mixture of excitement and anticipation in the air across the causeway, as Malaysia prepare to make a long-awaited return to compete with the continent's…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: ARTWALK 2024 celebrates a decade of cultural exploration
ARTWALK has been telling the stories of Singapore’s heritage, history and culture since its inception in 2015. Originally rooted in Little India, the festival…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Keppel’s deal with GlobalFoundries; OCBC priced in S$450m in perpetual capital securities; Japanese shares soar to highest level in nearly 34 years; Twitch reportedly set to lay off 35% staff; From Google to VinFast - what to watch at the CES tech show in Las Vegas
Singapore stocks opened weaker today following overnight losses on Wall Street, as weak US trade data weighed on investor sentiment. In early trade, the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Fixing Singaporeans' small home struggles with storage solutions
Singaporeans now have to make do with smaller homes compared to the more spacious homes of our parents’ era. Homeowners and even renters are finding that they…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Round Up: Will Indonesia's general elections be a two-round affair?
From Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urging government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and government-linked companies (GLCs) to reduce their…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? - Mars Wrigley on the growing ‘treat and snacks’ category in Asia and getting snackers to increase their basket size
It’s a little of a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory situation for us today as we speak to the world’s leading manufacturer of chocolate, mints and fruity…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongNew year, New me: Ikhsan Fandi on overcoming an injury-ridden 2023, and his resolutions for 2024
Having lost the most part of 2023 due to an injury, Ikhsan Fandi tells us all about the lessons he learnt that has equipped him with fresh new vigour for 2024…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: S-Reit outlook for 2024; Chip sector outlook as Nvdia surges to record high close , SK Hynix’s market value expected to double; Pharma giants Merck & Co, Boston Scientific, J&J on the hunt for acquisition targets – over US$6.4b healthcare deals announced; Boeing’s 737 Max crisis deepens after United Airlines, Alaska Airlines found loose parts
Singapore stocks were pulled into positive territory today following overnight gains on global equity markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI)…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: What New Year’s Resolutions are Singaporeans making in 2024?
Are New Year’s resolutions still a thing? Apparently so, according to GWI’s latest research more than half (57%) of Singaporeans are still writing their lists…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: Is China on the brink of triggering a new trade war?
From President Xi Jinping’s latest solution to boost China’s economy to the possibility of a big shift in China’s policy with regards to Taiwan depending on…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: How far will China’s travel recovery bolster Straco Corporation’s financials and is diversification on the cards?
Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into a mainboard-listed tourism company that bought over the troubled Singapore Flyer back in 2014. Bingo if…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Who needs to splash the cash in the January transfer window, and on who?
With the transfer window open, we discuss the potential ins and outs in the Premier League. Will Arsenal get the additional firepower they crave? And will we…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: From professional triathlete to successful entrepreneur in Singapore
Are you looking to make a career move in 2024 but not quite sure if it's the right choice? José Jeuland, an individual whose journey from a professional…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWashington Report: Will government spending define the 2024 US election?
The US Congress reached a deal on how much to spend for 2024 ahead of a possible government shutdown. The deal would establish an overall spending level of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: APAC’s growing marketing trends, adapting to digital consumer’s needs
AI marketing has become unavoidable for businesses these days because it facilitates ad targeting optimization, develops customer journey mapping, content…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: ADP payrolls; STI performance; Dynamac’s bonus issue; Manulife US Reit’s portfolio real estate valuation down 8%; Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust’s aggregate leverage ratio likely at 44.3%; More BOJ watchers pushing back predictions for end of negative rates; Outlook for oil prices
Singapore stocks opened stronger today, tracking overnight gains in the European market. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.1 per cent to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Battle of the coffee chains - Kopi Kenangan’s Co-CEO James Prananto on the firm’s recipe to thrive in Singapore; future IPO plans
It’s already Friday and what better way to end the afternoon than with a good cup of coffee or Kopi. Speaking of coffee, you might have seen quite a number of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Minutes from Fed’s December meeting and JOLTS – when will the first rate cut come; S$250m Seatrium contract cancelled; China’s fiscal spending to rise; Japanese markets kicks off 2024 sharply lower; Amazon’s video ad push to generate extra US$5b revenue; Mark Zuckerberg sold nearly half a billion US dollars of Meta shares
Singapore stocks opened muted today after global markets continued to retreat in the second trading day of the year. In early trade, the Straits Times Index…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Fourier Intelligence on the growing rehabilitation robotics market and its humanoid robots
Today we’re going to talk about helping patients with their rehabilitation through exoskeletons and even humanoid robots. Founded in 2015, our guest for today…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: India’s 2024 manufacturing outlook; Tencent, Chinese rivals on signs of Beijing tamping down a backlash against harsh new regulations; US market outlook and growth outside “Magnificent Seven” stocks; Apple, Samsung and Generative AI; Mickey Mouse’s initial copyright expires
Singapore stocks opened weaker today following overnight losses in the US and Europe after technology stocks took a beating. In early trade, the Straits Times…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Lenskart’s CEO on its quest to deliver a billion pair of spectacles over the next 10 years, its majority stake in Owndays and IPO plans
Today we’re going to talk about an item that about half of the world’s population might need to wear by 2050. You might have the answer already – that is…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Keppel Corp delivers 61.1 per cent in shareholder returns for 2023; Singapore’s economy expanded 1.2% yoy in 2023, possible impact on S$NEER; Travel in China flourished over New Year’s holiday; Manufacturing activity remains sluggish in Asia; USD movements amid rate cut expectations; Bitcoin hits US$45,000 for first time since April 2022
Singapore stocks opened 2024 stronger, driven by banking stocks’ gains. The Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.5 per cent to 3,255.63 points in early trade after…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Animation studio Winking Studios on its IPO on SGX Catalist board and future growth plans
We’re going to kickstart the year by bringing you an inside look into the final company that was listed on the Singapore Exchange in 2023. If you’ve guessed…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: What should we watch out for in private credit markets in 2024?
In this special edition of Market View, we’re going to take you through some of the key highlights for the private credit market in 2023, as well as what to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Outrageous Predictions that would send shockwaves across financial markets in 2024
In this special edition of Market View, we’re going to let our imagination run wild and look at a series of Outrageous Predictions for 2024. Done by online…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Recapping all the highs and lows of 2023!
From Shanti Pereira's heroics, to Scuderia Ferrari's triumph in the Lion City....from Angela Lee's emotional retirement and fight against mental health, to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Marina Bay Singapore Countdown to highlight underserved charities and communities
For the 4th year in a row, The Majurity Trust (TMT) is partnering with the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2024, presented by the Urban Redevelopment Authority…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Singaporeans more confident at spotting scams, so might we become complacent?
Toku, one of Asia Pacific’s leading cloud communications and customer experience software companies, has recently unveiled new research and it shows that three…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: Will the results from the upcoming Taiwan elections impact China's ambition for unification?
From two Chinese balloons flying across the sensitive median line separating Taiwan from China to how closely the country is watching Taiwan’s upcoming…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Anfield stalemate sparks accusations of arrogance!
Liverpool dropped their first home points of the Premier League season as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Manchester United and the Reds' captain Virgil van…