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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 JeongThe Good Life, Food Hunting with Shawnrick Hu at Chef Hainanese Western Food
Are you in need the mood for some old school Hainanese western food? And if you are in the West side of Singapore, do check out Chef Hainanese Western Food, a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Can Singapore’s spaces keep up with its ageing population?
No secret that Singapore is taking major steps to prepare for a super-aged society with senior-friendly home features, assisted living facilities and more. And…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Singapore’s Sep NODX; SIA posts 24.8% yoy rise in passenger traffic vs MYAirline’s collapse; Country Garden’s offshore debt, risks of default; TSMC set to report 30% slump in Q3 profits; Rolls-Royce reportedly set to cut 2,500 jobs
Singapore shares traded higher this morning, following news that the city-state’s key exports in September contracted by a narrower 13.2 per cent year on year…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: Putin visits 'dear friend' Xi, but is their partnership becoming a one-sided affair?
From details of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China to the country's latest reaction with regards to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Stefan Wolff…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Singapore Aquatics celebrates it's heroes
Singapore Aquatics is set to honour the men and women who have contributed to its achievements with an Aquatics Hall of Fame - to be launched in 2024. The Hall…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: ‘Being local’ as a competitive edge, gaining the favour of local artists
Generations ago, the only option people really had for shopping was to buy local. But as the world becomes ‘smaller’, international brands are more easily…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Good Life with Virgin Active SG's Mitch Price
How competitive is the fitness industry in Singapore? Mitch Price, National Group Exercise Manager, Virgin Active SG shares how Virgin Active SG is keeping up…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: How young e-commerce brands can effectively reach customers for growth
Of all a company’s functions, marketing has perhaps the most to gain from artificial intelligence or AI. This means that if you are a marketer and you are not…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Rex International, RH Petrogas performance on SGX amid fears over oil supplies; DBS’ fourth disruption in 2023; China tightens rules on short selling to boost markets; J&T Express to raise up to HK$3.92b in second largest HK IPO; EV maker VinFast Auto to aggressively move into Southeast Asian markets
Singapore stocks opened weaker today following a global retreat last Friday as traders worried over inflation as well as the Israel-Gaza conflict. In early…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Age is no barrier for these goal-den girls, the walking footballers!
For these former national women’s team football team players, walking is the new running as they take on a modified version of the beautiful game. We speak to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Attracting a New Generation of Fine Wine Collectors
In recent years, discussions of wine connoisseurship have been buzzing with noise about the rise of wine collectors under the age of 40. Indicative of the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWeekly Wrap Up: The end of the Dome? How did Israel’s ‘mighty’ Iron Dome ‘fall apart’
From being labelled 'Israel’s 9/11' to the culmination of a '50-year time bomb', the world is reacting to the Hamas-Israel recent conflict. Singapore has come…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Singapore’s GDP up 0.7% yoy in Q3; MAS’ decision to keep monetary policy settings unchanged; Keppel Corp acquires properties in Australia; Didi Global reportedly aiming to list on HK stock exchange; Forecast topping Sep US CPI data
Singapore shares opened lower today following news that the country’s economy grew 0.7 per cent on year for the third quarter of 2023. In early trade, the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Why Can't We Stop Concert Ticket Scams in Singapore?
When Coldplay’s concert tickets first went on sale in June, tickets for all six days in Singapore were sold out. While fans might be rejoicing with more…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Mito Health’s quest to make us eat, sleep and feel better with personalised health plans
Helping people eat, sleep, exercise and hopefully, feel better. That’s the aim of our guest Mito Health. Started by Seedly co-founders Kenneth Lou and Chew…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Connecting Cyclists One Collaborative Solution At A Time
Colligo Collective, Singapore's first community-centric platform for cyclists, made its debut in October with the Coastal Bike Glove, a product that embodies…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEuro Watch: Economic Ramifications of Hamas-Israel Conflict & EU's Financial Aid to Palestine
Reeling from the shock of terrorist group Hamas' assault inside Israeli territory over the weekend, the European Union's Palestinian policy quickly fell into…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Jacob Mahler on his Indonesia exploits, and flying the flag for Singapore
Flying the flag for the Lion City in Indonesia, Jacob Mahler is seemingly living up to his much talked about potential. But what are the perks of playing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Birkenstock’s US IPO and first day performance; Olitek bags new contracts; Centurion on retrofitting 5 purpose-built dorms; Creative Technologies on pre-tax losses for 3 consecutive years; OpenAI plans to introduce major updates; US September CPI
Singapore stocks opened stronger today following overnight gains in global markets, ahead of the release of US key consumer inflation data. In early trade, the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Behind the Tuition Centre business – Zenith Learning Group’s quest to expand into Edtech
It may be common for university or pre-university students to give tuition services to their younger peers to earn their first paychecks. But can you imagine…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Life as a diabetes warrior, why balance is key for diabetes management
Type 1 diabetes is characterised by deficient insulin production and requires daily administration of insulin. In 2017 there were 9 million people worldwide…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Why the mental health of eSports athletes should be taken seriously
When we talk about eSports more often than not we envision being sat on a couch with a controller in hand. What could be so taxing about that? Well, with the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Leveraging Formula 1 to accelerate gender diversity in tech and motorsports
For over four decades, motorsports, including Formula 1, has been predominantly male-dominated. Yet, a paradigm shift is underway. In 2022, women constituted…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Say Goodbye to Throwaway Culture in the Fashion Industry
Consumers are now becoming more cognizant of fast fashion and opting for sustainable choices. Here comes Kitdo, a brand that aims to breathe new life into old…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Chinese property woes on SGX-listed property players; China’s 1t yuan government bond issuance and HK equity performance today; Yuan movements; Spike in US Treasury yields and impact on USD
Singapore stocks started off strong in early trade today, following overnight gains in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.4…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Roundup: ASEAN reacts to Israel-Hamas war
From ASEAN's reaction to the Hamas-Israel conflict to Indonesia's forest fire battle. Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: FUJIFILM vs Cosmetics - How Astalift and FUJIFILM’s skincare and cosmetics brands helped the firm tide over digital disruption
FUJIFILM may be best known for its photo imaging and digital products such as film and cameras. But did you know that FUJIFILM also makes skincare and cosmetic…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Good Life, Food Hunting with Shawnrick Hu at Karu's Indian Banana Leaf Restaurant
Craving for delicious authentic Indian food served on a banana leaf? Karu's Indian Banana Leaf Restaurant is a restaurant located at Upper Bukit Timah Road…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: I fell in love with a Chanel, tips on making your first or next purchase
While we are not suggesting buying Chanel bags is the same as investing in traditional assets, a Chanel bag maintained in excellent condition has increased in…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Are data governance and data innovation at odds with each other?
A recent survey by Qlik found that chief data officers have been increasingly prioritising data governance over innovation. According to the same survey as…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Country Garden unable to meet all offshore debt payments; KakaoBank joins Grab, Singtel, Emtek to invest in Superbank; Chinese EV startup WM Motor files for bankruptcy; Samsung Electronics’ 3Q profit expected to drop 80% on-year amid ongoing global chip glut
Singapore shares started the day on solid footing after global markets ended mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.7 per cent…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Shell on its B2B Business Mobility Business, how electrification is changing the way it serves fleet owners
You might know of Shell as an energy company or a petrol kiosk operator. But today we are going to bring you another part of the energy giant’s business that…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: The end of China's Golden Week holiday, did a consumption boom happen?
From China calling for a ceasefire after Hamas' attack on Israel to the end of China's Golden Week. Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Good Life with Virgin Active SG's Mitch Price
Do Singaporeans prefer group or individual training sessions? Mitch Price, National Group Exercise Manager, Virgin Active SG shares more with us on our…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: The fraternity responds to FAS President Bernard Tan
In his first media interview since being elected FAS President, Bernard Tan sat down with The Straits Times to share why he decided to step up, what the scene…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: From law to lights - Challenging social expectations to pursue one’s passion
In our pragmatic Singapore, it is never easy to take the road less travelled. However, many of our youths today are taking that leap of faith to build their…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: CapitaLand Ascott Trust’s EGM; Rex International and World Precision Machinery’s performance for the day; Israel and Gaza conflict, impact on oil and gold prices; S&P 500 earnings season, financial institutions’ earnings
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.4 per cent to 3,162.39 points after 128.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: From law to lights: Challenging social expectations to pursue one’s passion
Are Singaporeans expecting an economic downturn in the next year or so? According to UOB’s ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study (ACSS) 2023, over 70 percent of UOB’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWashington Report: Why is Joe Biden Building a New Border Wall Using Trump-era Fund?
US President Joe Biden's administration says it will add sections to a border wall to stave off record migrant crossings from Mexico, carrying forward a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: From assembling radio to making TVs and producing display solutions and immersive experiences - Barco’s EVP on its broad ranging business
Today we’re going to talk about a company that makes projectors, virtual meeting tools, as well as the equipment for doctors to be able to view X-ray films…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Do you play FC24, previously known as FIFA?
Arguably one of the most-played console game of all time for football lovers the world over, FIFA is now known as EAFC24 - after ending a long-standing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Golden rules for food and wine pairing
Wine pairing is a delicate process of combining food dishes with the perfect wine to help elevate the dining experience. For all foodies and even casual wine…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: NoonTalk Media on share purchase mandate; SGX board changes; Tourists flock to HK, Macau during Golden Week holiday; MUFG’s market chief flags worries on Japan’s lax fiscal discipline; Elon Musk’s X to test tiered subscription
Singapore stocks opened slightly higher today amid subdued trading after Wall Street stocks retreated overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index rose…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: The dark side of emojis, how can emojis pose a security threat to consumers?
Did you know that July 17 is World Emoji Day? And as we reminisce over our favourites, from laugh-crying faces to adorable animal emojis invoking an abundance…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Contrasting fortunes for the two Uniteds, Newcastle & Manchester
Newcastle's meteoric rise under Eddie Howe continues - as the Magpies thumped PSG 4-1 to cap a memorable night in the Champions League. In stark contrast, ten…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEuro Watch: What Does Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s Ousting Mean for US Aid to Ukraine?
The removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the US Congress has cast a dark cloud over Washington’s military and financial aid for Ukraine, as its…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Why API, data and technology are important for tourism businesses
In today's world, technology is evolving at a rapid pace, transforming every industry and the tourism sector is no exception. Technology is crucial to the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Commemorating 20 Years of Supporting the Less-Fortunate in Singapore
Food from the Heart is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, an incredible milestone for a homegrown, independent food charity. Robin Lee, Chief…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Mermaid Maritime’s new projects; US ADP Payrolls vs JOLTs report; Anthropic reportedly in talks to raise US$2b; FT report on Belgium’s intelligence service vs Alibaba hub in Europe
Singapore shares were little changed at the open following a mixed performance on global equity markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) inched…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Dyna-Mac’s CEO and Executive Chairman on its quest to help energy firms extract oil in remote areas and deeper waters
Helping energy firms extract oil in remote areas and in deeper waters in a more pocket friendly manner. That’s exactly what our guest for today does. Founded…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: PGMOL come clean, but are we any closer to VAR clarity?
Has PGMOL releasing the audio from the officials of Luis Diaz's controversial disallowed goal clarified the debate that has waged on since the weekend?…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: What Watch Collectors Can Expect From The Singapore Watch Fair 2023
Embrace the timeless allure of horology at the Singapore Watch Fair Essence of Time and expect to be captivated and inspired by the finest in watchmaking.The…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Round Up: Siam Paragon Shooting, is it time for the Thai government to look into its gun laws?
From the latest on Bangkok’s Siam Paragon shooting incident and Malaysia government’s potential cabinet reshuffling. Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Robust US Jolts report; SIAS raises questions on Advance’s capital reduction exercise; Softbank’s CEO Son on Artificial General Intelligence; Arm’s on the AI boom; CM, Toyota Motor’s gains in US car sales; Expectations of Asian, US equity performance for Q4
Singapore shares opened weaker today, following overnight losses in global markets as surging Treasury yields weighed on investor sentiments. In early trade…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: The Evolution of Italian Furniture & Design with Saporiti Italia
Whether it's the fashion industry or luxury furniture, the ‘Made-in-Italy’ tag has become synonymous with high-quality products of the most refined taste…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Making colours and sounds pop in movies - Dolby Laboratories on working with cinema operators and filmmakers in APAC and the firm’s assessment of its fundamentals
If you have not been to the movies of late, this conversation is probably a hint for you to do so. But if you’ve been to the cinemas of late, chances are you…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Why Vintage Designer Handbags Are Making A Comeback
Out with the new and in with the old because vintage luxury is making a serious comeback. Amid steady growth in the pre-loved fashion market since the Covid-19…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Good Life, Food Hunting with Shawnrick Hu at Nice Rice
Fancy having some French cuisine at a fraction of its usual cost? Nice Rice is a stall that sells French-Japanese rice bowls located at a coffee shop on Telok…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club EXTRA: Keeping up with time in the music industry
In this special edition of The Evening Runway, guest co-host Jon Chua, Founder & CEO, Zendyll Music shares his experience transitioning from his Sam Willows…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Shanti Pereira, Singapore's sprint queen inspires a nation
Shanti Pereira ended Singapore's 49-year wait for an Asian Games gold medal in athletics by winning the women's 200m final at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou -…