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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 JeongCulture Club: How to lead in turbulent times
The World Economic Forum reports that the global gender gap will take 135.6 years to close at the current rate. Ongoing wars and conflicts exacerbate…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Singapore's top online searches for 2023 unveiled
We take a journey into the hearts and minds of netizens in Singapore with Yahoo Year in Review 2023. The review highlights all the top things that have…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWashington Report: Joe Biden faces impeachment inquiry. Will the US President be removed?
The US House of Representatives has voted to formally open an impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden. Is there evidence that Biden committed any…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Craving for Japan’s quality produce? Agricultural experts bring them straight from local farms to your table
Nourishing your body and soul with good food does not have to come with a heavy price tag. Chitose Agriculture is importing the farming techniques right to our…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US Financial Stability Oversight Council flagged risks posed by AI for the first time in report; China’s home prices and retail sales; Keppel DC Reit’s Chinese subsidiary issues letter of demand to tenant; Manulife US Reit’s unitholders voted overwhelmingly in favour or recapitalisation plan
Singapore stocks opened muted today amid a mixed performance among index counters. That is in contrast with global markets, which finished higher overnight. In…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Tata Communications partners with Singapore Airlines to boost user experience
Global digital ecosystem enabler Tata Communications is partnering with Singapore Airlines to transform the airlines communications and collaboration tools to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: The future of urban living at One Holland Village
One Holland Village has opened to the public this December. Part of the One Holland Village development by Far East Organization, the pet-friendly mall is…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWeekly Wrap Up: Singapore retrenchments saw an increase in 3Q2023, should we be worried?
Finalised Ministry of Manpower (MOM) data for the third quarter of 2023 has shown that the number of job vacancies was at 78,400 in September. The data also…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: How does a SPAC merger work? - RF Acquisition sheds the light on its business combination deal with Singapore-based video game distributor GCL
How does a SPAC merger work exactly and how does a special purpose acquisition company’s management choose a target firm to acquire, and eventually exit? These…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Reviewing the thrills & spills of the 2023 domestic football season in Singapore
With the 2023 domestic football season wrapping up in Singapore, we are joined by Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, to review the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US Fed holds rates, signals three cuts in 2024; Country Garden to sell small sake in Dalian Wanda unit; Manulife US Reit on approvals relating to recapitalisation plans; Sembcorp Industries awarded 300-megawatt solar project from India’s NHPC
Singapore shares opened on a strong footing today after US equities rallied overnight, with the Dow Jones posting a record high on signals of lower borrowing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Generation X, the forgotten cohort in the workforce
As workers continue to experience evolving hybrid work arrangements against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and transformation, Qualtrics’ 2024 Employee…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEuro Watch: UK PM Rishi Sunak survives the Rwanda Bill vote, but what's next?
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s emergency bill to revive his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda has avoided defeat in parliament. Despite the victory…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Behind your kiwifruit - Zespri on innovation, IP protection of kiwifruit varieties, and growing demand for the produce
Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into the kiwi fruit we eat from time to time for that Vitamin C boost! Based in New Zealand, Zespri is one of the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Where to from here for Manchester United?
Manchester United's defeat to Bayern Munich at Old Trafford leaves them out of the Champions League and out of Europe after finishing bottom of their group…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Small homes drive self-storage investments in Asia Pacific
Why is self-storage space rental high in demand in Singapore and Asia Pacific? That's because rents for small homes, increasing affluence and work-from-home…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Bringing classic theatre productions to Singapore
In an era where theatres are reshaping themselves to captivate modern audiences, ABA Productions proudly upholds its enduring devotion to the timeless…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: ST Engineering acquires D’Crypt from Starhub unit; Japanese government reportedly planning to offer tax incentives to boost mass productions in EV, semiconductor devices; Zara, H&M versus Shein; Netflix releases first global midyear viewer data vs Hollywood worker strikes; US CPI unexpectedly rose in November; FOMC rate, dot plot expectations
Singapore stocks opened on a muted note today after global equities ended mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times index (STI) was down 0.02 per cent…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Round Up: Anwar shakes up cabinet, what can the new faces bring to the table?
From Malaysia announcing a major cabinet reshuffling yesterday to more Rohingya refugees landing in Indonesia's Aceh. Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Restoring video feeds in real-time to enhance safety – ProHawk AI’s on its growth trajectory and working with clients like SpaceX and Boeing
Making the world a safer and better place to live through the use of restoring blurry videos - that’s what we’re going to talk about on the segment. Our guest…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Pochettino or ten Hag, who leads the Premier League sack race?
With Chelsea and Manchester United both flattering to deceive, we discuss how two of the Premier League's most successful clubs, who have each reached three…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Art Works Gallery partners Lamborghini Singapore, showcasing exhilarating live art performance
The Art Works Gallery is now open at the new One Holland Village development. And to mark this milestone, the gallery has partnered with Lamborghini Singapore…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Should we retire the term “black swan events”?
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the term “black swan events” has been thrust into the spotlight to describe events that are unpredictable and leave behind severe…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: The startup behind 4D-printed orthopaedic casts – Castomize on the strategic value of working with hospitals, incubators, accelerators and its growth trajectory ahead
Making healthcare more accessible, effective and less invasive. That’s the ambition of our guest for today, Castomize. Spun off from the Singapore University…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: President Xi visits Vietnam, an emphasise that they have not lost to the US?
From Chinese and Philippine vessels colliding on contested waters to the agenda behind Chinese President Xi Jinping's two day visit to Vietnam starting today…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: How the gaps in the healthcare system became apparent after the experience of losing a loved one
Our next guest has one of the most fascinating career progressions one could ever come across. From being an ASEAN scholar at Raffles Junior College to a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Providing business coaching for the likes of LVMH, L’Oreal and Twitter – CoachHub on key drivers of growth ahead and its rapid expansion in Asia post funding from Sofina, Softbank Fund Vision 2
Today we’re going to talk about a company that helps organisations create a personalised, measurable and scalable coaching programme for the entire workforce…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Japan’s economy fell faster than expected in Q3 vs Yen’s rally; Google’s Gemini AI model; November’s nonfarm payrolls expectations;From Vertex Spac to 17Live Group; Thomson Medical gets extension to restore public float; Sasseur Reit subsidiary’s extension of loan
Singapore stocks were pulled into positive territory today. That’s amid overnight gains on Wall Street, with the Nasdaq ending sharply higher, supported by…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Turning a 70-year-old winery into the next luxury brand
The Australian wine industry is one of the world's largest exporters of wine. Australia has exported 625 million litres of wine in 2021 and 2022, and its…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Is it possible to build robots without coding? Augmentus brings 'no-code' robotics to the world
Artificial intelligence is already having a major impact on many industries around the world, and it is only going to become more important in the future. In…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWeekly Wrap Up: ComfortDelGro to raise cab fares, is there a real need for it?
Singapore's largest taxi operator ComfortDelGro has announced that it will increase its cab fares to help cabbies defray higher operating costs. The last time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: How is Swift facilitating cross-border transactions and ensuring interoperability of CBDCs?
Messaging tools are much needed not just between individuals like you and me, but also between banks and financial institutions to support global and local…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Tackling staff shortages & tech for good healthcare in Singapore
Health systems around the world are facing persisting and growing challenges, including an ageing population, health inequity, and workforce shortages. As the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEuro Watch: Can EU & Chinese leaders address trade imbalances at EU-China summit 2023?
This week’s summit between European Union and Chinese leaders will mark the capstone of a year of intensive in-person engagement between Chinese and European…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: ADP payroll numbers; ComfortDelGro raises flag-down fares for taxis; Keppel’s tie-up with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company; SIAS questions Manulife US Reit’s fundraising proposal; BoE voices concerns about US$1.6t private credit market
Singapore stocks started the day on a softer note, mirroring overnight losses on Wall Street. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.6 per…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Why is Sasa making a comeback in Singapore?
Today we’re going to talk about Hong Kong’s biggest cosmetics chain. Make a guess – the chain is known for its pink-and-white shop front. Does Sasa ring a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Connecting nations - Exclusive insight into Kazakhstan
If you are looking for a place that combines rich historical significance with a variety of activities, Kazakhstan should be at the top of your travel list. As…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US JOLTS report, job openings fall to over 2.5 year low; Yellen’s comments on economists’ prediction on high unemployment; China’s blue chip stocks hit 5-year lows on Moody's cut to China’s credit outlook; Nio deeper into the red, works on further cost cutting
Singapore stocks opened slightly lower today after global equities closed largely on a positive note. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Roundup: Could Dr Sam be Malaysia's future prime minister contender?
From Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) retaining their Kemaman seat with candidate Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar to six Thai hostages kidnapped and held for weeks in…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Why is Carrier Corporation transforming itself as a pure-play, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, and what opportunities does it see in the HVAC market in Singapore?
This conversation is set to help you cool down in sunny Singapore. Our guest for today is Carrier Corporation, which is a leading global provider of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Global luxury market to reach €1.5 trillion in 2023. Will 2024 break new records?
The global luxury market continues its upward trajectory and is projected to reach a record €1.5 trillion in 2023, according to a new report from Bain &…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Has November’s rally fuelled by bets of rate cuts fizzled?; Bond outlook; Chinese Caixin/S&P Global services PMI rise to three-month high in November; Nvidia’s CEO on building network of semiconductor plants in Japan; Starbucks shares suffers record run of losses; Further upside to gold prices?
Singapore stocks opened weaker today following overnight losses on global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.1 per cent to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Protecting your holiday cheer from cyber scams
It is not uncommon for employees to use their corporate devices to hunt for tempting gift deals. This allure of online shopping and festive cheer also…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: A Spotify playlist, but for food – Drigmo’s quest to build a social app around food reviews
Omakase, seafood buffet, beef steaks and warm bowls of ramen or perhaps delicious bowls of bak chor mee, or minced meat noodles topped with a dash of tangy…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: Is China's third plenum in 'uncharted territory'?
From China’s Communist Party signaling further delay to third plenum to China Evergrande Group granted an adjournment of a court hearing into a liquidation…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: From broadcaster to starting Singapore’s first intensive EMDR psychotherapy practice
If money and accolades bring many of the finer things in life, why are "successful" Singaporeans still unhappy, unfulfilled, and dissatisfied? In fact, today…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: How can retailers navigate the upcoming shopping season to meet consumer demands & maximize profitability?
There is no better time to shop in a year with the upcoming year-end sales fast approaching. Shopping has become increasingly convenient and exciting with the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Will Santa Claus give us another rally in December?; Jerome Powell’s comments on gold prices; Bitcoin breaks US$40,000; SGXRegCo’s new listing requirements for active ETFs; Singtel, CDL and sustainability-linked loans; Cyberattack on Koh Brothers Eco Engineering
Singapore stocks were pulled into positive territory at the open after stocks on Wall Street and Europe closed the previous week higher. In early trade, the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: The company that provides fragrances to Ariana Grande’s R.E.M and Calvin Klein's CK One – DSMFirmenich on the importance of its perfumery business post-merger, role of key Asian markets
Today we’re going to talk about a company formed from the merger of one of the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance & taste companies, Firmenich, as well…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWashington Report: Remembering Henry Kissinger's impact in Southeast Asia
Henry Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State and National Security Adviser died on November 29 at the age of 100. While he was an influential member of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Changing the Singaporean conversation around food
Did you know Singaporeans generated more than 740 million kilograms of food waste in 2019? That’s equivalent to the weight of 51,000 double-decker buses! With…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: STI movements amid OPEC+ announcements, October’s US Core PCE price index lowest since April 2021; IHH Healthcare doubles earnings; CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Frasers Centrepoint Trust, Golden Agri-Resources, Keppel DC Reit and Suntec Reit added to the STI reserve list; Cordlife Group down over 40% after MOH notice; Outlook for Sheng Siong; US retailers on ‘keep it’ returns policies
Singapore stocks were pulled into positive territory today after stock markets in the US and Europe ended mostly higher overnight. In early trade, the Straits…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: AI & analytics' role in the financial fraud battlefront
In this digital age, people are heavily reliant on online payments and new payment technologies for transactions. Keeping up with the trend, fraudsters are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWeekly Wrap Up: Salaries flat in SG, employers not keeping up pace with the rate of inflation?
According to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) advance report of how Singapore’s labour market fared in the whole of 2023, with high inflation this year eating…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: From a German family business to a powerhouse for innovation, manufacturing and marketing of luxury skincare brands - BABOR BEAUTY GROUP’s Co-CEO Tim Waller on the firm’s rapid growth in the past decade
Skincare and cosmetics, yes that’s what we are going to talk about on this segment today! Founded in 1956, our guest BABOR BEAUTY GROUP is a German family…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Microsoft to take non-voting, observer position on OpenAI’s board; Manulife US Reit down as much as 27.5%; Japan’s Nikkei rallies to best month in 2 years; Real median income in Singapore down 2.3% in 2023; Impact of Fed officials’ comments on interest rates, Chinese factory activity on STI movements
Singapore stocks opened weaker today, following heavy losses of the top-traded counter. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.2 per cent…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEuro Watch: How 2,500-year-old Parthenon sculptures sparked a row between UK & Greece
Greece has accused Britain of showing "a lack of respect" by abruptly cancelling a meeting between their leaders at short notice in a dispute over ancient…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Why talented workers are flocking to Switzerland and Singapore
Switzerland is once again the world's most talent-competitive country, followed by Singapore, according to INSEAD's 2023 Global Talent Competitiveness Index…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Trends set to shape the future of hospitality design in 2024 and beyond
With the resurgence of global travel following the pandemic, our global perspective is more important than ever. Common to all our global work: experiences…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Glints’ Co-founder Ying Cong Seah sheds light on the growing demand of cross border talent and what this means for the startup’s strategy ahead
Building a talent ecosystem to help the 120 million professionals in Southeast Asia grow their careers. Well, that’s the aspiration and the mission of our…