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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 JeongChina Perspective: What to make of China's mysteriously missing ministers
And then there were two, it has been reported China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu has not been seen in public for more than three weeks, where could he be?…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Why are homegrown firm Ion Mobility’s electric bikes for exports only and what is EnterpriseSG doing to help it generate revenue streams in Singapore?
Do you know that Singapore actually builds electric motorbikes? Yes you’ve heard it right. While such bikes are not on the roads of Singapore, they are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Review
Is Formula 1 boring? Not if the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix was anything to go by! We recap the pulsating race that saw Ferrari paint the Lion city red, as…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Glitz & Glam at the Singapore Grand Prix
Famed for being much more than just about car racing, the Singapore Grand Prix has long prided itself on providing a blockbuster weekend of glitz, glam and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: F1 Academy driver talks life on the fast lane
Have you ever wondered what it is like to live on the 'fast lane'? We spoke to an up and coming motorsport star who has competed in international karting…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWashington Report: Tough Week Ahead For US President Joe Biden
Hunter Biden is indicted on three gun felonies, but it seems that his problems are legitimately his father's problems too. But that's not all for US President…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Picking the wrong brand name, can it be rectified?
In the dynamic realm of fashion, the importance of a brand name cannot be overstated, but certain names have a knack for making a lasting impact. How can a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Singapore’s NODX falls for 11th straight month; KKR to acquire 20% stake in SingTel; CapitaLand Investment buys property in Anseong, South Korea; SIA and Scoot flies fewer passengers in August
Singapore shares opened flat today after weaker export data clashed with news of a mixed performance on global stock markets. Data from Enterprise Singapore…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: From serving World War II hero Lim Bo Seng to the modern Singaporean – How has Polar Puffs & Cakes evolved over the years? Its CEO weighs in
Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into one of the oldest bakeries in Singapore. Make a guess – you might have just passed by one of their outlets…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Will Max Verstappen finally rule the elusive streets of Singapore?
Vying for an unprecedented 11th consecutive win, Max Verstappen is seemingly on course for an inevitable third world title. All-conquering as the Dutchman…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: How humble Hamilton made a fan's dream come true
What is sports without fans? The age-old question was answered in emphatic fashion at the Singapore Grand Prix - and that's even before the cars hit the track!…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Get up to speed ahead of the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix
As Singapore's prepares to host the 14th edition of the Formula 1 Night Race, we hit the paddock to check in with the drivers. Verstappen and Redbull Racing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US PPI numbers on STI movements; PBOC adds 191b yuan into the financial system; ECB hikes rates by 25bps to record 4%; Walt Disney reportedly held exploratory discussions to sell TV network ABC
Singapore stocks rose at the open today, tracking global markets that finished higher overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.5 per…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat Russia's Vladimir Putin & North Korea's Kim Jong Un want from each other
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a rare summit this week that has raised concerns over a potential military deal…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: From producing classic noodles to dumpling skins, noodle manufacturer Leong Guan expands to peripheral products; Serving food service clients like Koufu, Food Junction, Shangri-La, Sats; Geographical expansion to the US, HK, Israel
It is probably time that you’re thinking about dinner on a Friday afternoon, and on that note – how about a warm hearty bowl of noodles to kickstart your…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: A Singaporean racing on the streets of Singapore
As the fastest men in the world hit the streets of Lion City this weekend, did you know there will be a Singaporean amongst them? Racing in the The Super…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Prudential shelves plan for separate wealth management unit in Singapore; Possibility of Grab, GoTo facing new rules in Singapore; European Commission launches investigation on subsidies for Chinese EV makers; Mixed US CPI report - Will PPI numbers change the narrative?
Singapore stocks rose at the open, even as global markets were mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.3 per cent to 3,227.4…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Faber Castell on the rising demand for stationery despite digitalisation; Diversification into cosmetics
Pencils are a much needed tool as we get through our work day, and today we’re going to bring you an inside look into a pencil manufacturer that has been…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: A (rare) good day for Singapore football
Double delight for Singapore football, as the senior men's team and under-23s clinched important results - with a 3-1 win over Chinese Taipei and last-gasp 2-2…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Olam Group confirms bond posted for director of Nigerian unit, shares hit historical low; Thomson Medical’s public float falls below 10%; South Korea tighten rules relating to banks’ mortgage; US August CPI expectations; US$1.4b of Country Garden’s bonds extended
Singapore stocks opened higher today, even as global markets dipped overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.1 per cent at 3,217.57…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Roundup: Thailand's new PM slammed over 'vague' policy statement
From details of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) Mid-Term Review to Thailand’s new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pledging quick action to relieve the country’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Paul Pogba provisionally suspended for anti-doping offence
Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended from playing because of an anti-doping offence, after tests revealed him to have elevated levels of testosterone in…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Olam Group denies allegations on Nigerian unit; Alibaba to prioritise AI and user experience, former CEO Daniel Zhang quits; US FDA authorises updated Covid-19 vaccines for Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna
Singapore shares inched lower today even as global markets rallied the day before. In early trade, the Straits Times Index dropped 0.2 per cent to 3,213.10…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: ACCA as a business with a turnover of over £200m; Spending power of members, partner firms; Positioning against other industry players; Accounting talent shortage in Singapore and impact on top and bottom lines
The accounting and professional services industry is back in focus today. Founded in 1904, our guest is the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants or…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: China's presence at G20 Summit
It is all about China's presence or lack of presence at the recently concluded G20 Summit. Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: How will Singapore's Sailors fare in the AFC Champions League?
Singapore's Lion City Sailors begin their second foray into the Asian Football Confederation Champions League (ACL) later this month, placed in Group F (East…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: China’s central bank yanks yuan off 16-year low against greenback; Seatrium on net proceeds on 2021 rights issue; SK Hynix products found in Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro; Takeaways from G20 Summit in India; Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer may add up to US$500b to firm’s market cap
Singapore stocks rose at the open after global markets closed higher last week. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to 3,212.45…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWashington Report: Top takeaways from Biden's trip to G20 & Vietnam
US President Joe Biden is nearing the end of a trip to India and Vietnam for a series of high-profile meetings aimed at countering China’s influence in the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Smaller engines for smaller satellites – Aliena on the need for smaller propulsion engines in satellites; On customer base including Imperial College London; Its engines hitching a ride on SpaceX; the Very Low Earth Orbit being the next area of contest
Laptops, computers and phones – they are among the items that have shrunk in size over time as consumers demand items that are smaller, more portable and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: UOBKH upgrades call on CP Foods; TikTok’s Shop option launch; Apple grapples with turmoil amid growing ban among government workers in China; Fed Beige Book and comments by central bank officials
Singapore stocks dipped today after global markets mostly finished lower overnight. In early trade, Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per cent to 3,222.73…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Rovers, Landers, Moon, Soil and Water – ispace on designing and building lunar landers and rovers; Market for lunar missions valued at over US$100b; Positioning against bigger boys; Navigating relationships with Governments; Role of Singapore in the emerging lunar economy
Can you imagine that the Moon may support a population of 1,000 with over 10,000 people visiting each year by 2040? How about having the moon support…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: mm2 Asia to subscribe for HK$19m worth of bonds by Unipact Entertainment and Productions; Potential for ASEAN digital economy to grow to US$2t by 2030; China’s export slump; Possible investment by TSMC’s into Arm’s IPO; US ISM non-manufacturing PMI - resilient or cause for more interest rate hikes?
Singapore stocks dipped at the open after global markets finished lower overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per cent to 3,220.65…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Chicken extracts, flavours and creamers – Kerry’s journey from a dairy co-op to a taste and nutrition firm
This conversation is set to pique your interest if you’re a grocery shopper or a foodie. On that note, have you ever read the back of a food label packaging…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Spillover effects of Country Garden’s interest payments, on Evergrande, wider market; Short and medium term outlook for China, possible excitement over AI; Japan[‘s yen sets fresh 10-month low against the USD; Novo Nordisk’s road to become the most valuable company in Europe
Singapore shares were pulled into positive territory today, bucking a global selloff on Wall Street and Europe amid cautious investor trading. In early trade…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Construction management software firm Novade on serving large players like CapitaLand and Singapore’s A1 grade contractors ; Financials and growth trajectory as the construction industry transforms; On moving down the value chain in APAC; Presence in Ghana and opportunities in rapidly urbanising Africa
The adoption of digital solutions within the construction industry is at the heart of our conversation today. Founded in 2014, our guest Novade develops cloud…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: How have Singapore companies grown their dividends over the years?; Dasin Retail Trust’s notice of default; Country Garden made interest payments; RBA hold rates steady; Is cash the king now?; OpenAI’s chief Sam Altman granted Indonesia’s first golden visa
Singapore stocks opened weaker today as index counters started the morning mostly in negative territory. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Adecco on acquiring talent in the fast growing consumer market of ASEAN; Structural shifts in ASEAN economies and impact on staffing needs, talent acquisition strategy, training needs and pricing strategy; Growth trajectory for Adecco; Reshaping the future and driving innovation and sustainability through human capital creation
Acquiring talent in the fast growing consumer market of ASEAN – that’s what we are going to talk about in this segment today. With over 5,100 branches across…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: CDL’s acquires hotel in Osaka for 8.5b yen; Keppel Reit to replace Olam Group on STI Reserve list; Chinese stocks in Hong Kong jumped on more property support measures; Tencent, Xiaomi mobile app stores in China vs app publisher; US August non-farm payrolls, Goldilocks scenario
Singapore shares began trading in the green as traders returned from a holiday-shortened week. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: “Fitbit-for-machines” - Auk Industries on the use of IoT hardware and software solutions to monitor activity on factory floor; Its competitive edge; Serving a wide range of customers from a Nonya confectionery shop to Fortune 500 companies; Southeast Asia’s potential given its huge manufacturing base
You might have used Fitbit in your daily exercise routines. But did you know factory machines use an equivalent of Fitbit too? In fact, we’re going to talk to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: UBS to fully absorb Credit Suisse’s domestic bank, looking at cost savings of over US$10b; Million of dollars reportedly invested in publicly traded stocks of Adani Group via “opaque” Mauritius funds; US PCE Expectations
Singapore stocks began trading stronger today after global markets ended mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.2 per cent to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Private Equity Real Estate firm Q Investment Partners on investing in UK, Japan residential real estate properties, interest rate differentials; Fund level IRR of 13 -20%; Criteria when evaluating potential projects; Competitive advantage; On Asian capital looking to the West for investments
Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into a private equity real estate firm that connects real estate to capital markets. Founded in 2016, Q…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Country Garden plans to issue HK$270m new shares to pay off loans; Investability of China; HKD posed for biggest monthly retreat since 1985; Safe haven gold prices hovered near three-week highs; GuocoLand’s 54.5% drop in net profit
Singapore stocks started the day on a positive note following overnight gains in the US and Europe markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: TraceTogether maker iWOW on what’s next for the firm; On its electric monitoring, smart metering and alarm systems business; Working with clients like 3M, Singtel and PUB; On global IOT market becoming a trillion dollar business by 2030; On new contracts; Performance on Catalist board; Acquisition of Roots
Do you remember the time when you had to scan a QR code to check into malls and to dine in at restaurants? Well, today we’re going to talk to the company…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Thomson Medical Group’s 66.7% yoy drop in net profit; Oxley Holdings sank further into the red; China slashing stamp duty on stock trades; BYD’s profits; VinFast’s stellar NASDAQ debut – Could VinFast pave the way for more US IPOs by Vietnam tech unicorns?
Singapore stocks were pulled into positive territory today after global markets finished higher overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Viu’s secret sauce in competing in the OTT space; Competition with Netflix, Disney+; Viki Rakuten in recent years; On the next hit product offering; On password sharing; On Viu selling stake to French broadcaster Canal+ in deal worth US$300m
This is a conversation that you would love if you’re into Asian-dramas or variety shows – think the likes of your Running Man, Descendants of the Sun and so…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: HPL’s plan to redevelop Forum mall, voco Orchard Singapore and HPL House; China’s Evergrande’s shares slumps 87% after 17-month halt; OCBC’s digital service outage; Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments at Jackson Hole Symposium
Singapore stocks started the week on a positive note after Wall Street ended its last trading session higher. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI)…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Behind our flats and apartments – Straits Construction’s COO weighs in on construction woes, company’s focus on public projects; Impact of material costs on bottom lines; Manpower shortages on progress payments; Pre-pandemic contracts; Demand for construction by public sector
Today we’re going to talk about the people behind the flats and apartments we live in – the people building our homes that is. Construction firms, as we know…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Why the Singapore Tchoukball team decided to donate their prize money?
Eight members of the 2022 Singapore national women’s tchoukball team have decided to give back to their association after they were named Team of the Year for…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Fraser Property’s partnership with SP Group; Taka Jewellery reports 32% drop in net profit; BOJ to downscale massive monetary easing only in a year’s time; Zhongrong’s missed payments; Central bankers talk at Jackson Hole Symposium
Singapore stocks opened weaker today following overnight losses on the global market. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.4 per cent to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Buying and selling rice, wheat, sugar, cotton - Agrocorp on serving food manufacturers in APAC and Middle East; Locating upstream processing plants in Canada, Australia; On effect of El Nino and sky high rice prices on top and bottom lines; Plant based protein production in Singapore
From wheat, sugar, cashew, to cotton and even rice. Today we’re going to take you through a company that specialises in the physical buying and selling of such…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Journey through Singapore's early years with Pullman Singapore Orchard & Dr Ivan Polunin
Experience a journey through time at Pullman Singapore Orchard this National Day month. Immerse yourself in an exhibition that showcases photographs of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: Navigating the hiring revolution - Singapore's 1.5 million shortfall of skilled workers by 2030
According to the Singapore Human Resources Institute, Singapore is poised to encounter a significant talent shortage, with a projected shortfall of 1.5 million…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWeekly Wrap Up: National Day Rally 2023, reactions from the ground
An overhaul of the classification system for mature and non-mature estates and a new retirement support package for workers born in 1973 or earlier are among…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Nvidia’s record smashing results, whether stocks are overvalued; Tech stocks; Jackson Hole Symposium kicks off, speeches from Fed’s Jerome Powell, ECB’s Christine Lagarde; Citi Research raises target price on Grab; Sabana Industrial Reit’s new internal manager
Singapore shares opened stronger today), following overnight gains on Wall Street led by a rally in tech stocks. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI)…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Fa'brew'lous high-tech coffee takes flight at Changi Airport
Three new robot baristas have made their way to Singapore’s Changi Airport to deliver artisanal, high-quality coffee 24/7. Ella, the first fully autonomous…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: From coast to city - Breathtaking IHG hotels opening in Asia 2023
Step into a world of extraordinary experiences as IHG Hotels & Resorts unveils its latest chapter of hospitality excellence across the enchanting landscapes of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEuro Watch: Putin tells BRICS summit Dollar’s domination of world trade will end
The 15th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit kicked off in South Africa on Tuesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Sun Life Singapore’s CPMO on its focus on the UHNW and HNW insurance market in Singapore; its C$1.33t AUM; Sun Life’s better-than-expected Q1 results and contribution by Singapore; Products with philanthropic element; Customer acquisition through working with HNW specialist brokers
The insurance industry is in focus today. Chartered in Canada back in 1865, Sun Life is a financial services organisation with over 118,000 advisors and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Singapore’s yearly inflation at 4.1% in July; Expectations of MAS’ next policy move; Global investors shed Chinese blue chip stocks; Japan and South Korea’s manufacturing activity; Nikkei expected to rise nearly 8% by year end; EV market VinFast’s shares skyrocketed 109 per cent; Meta’s new AI model
Singapore stocks declined today after global markets ended Tuesday mixed. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.4 per cent to 3,148.96…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: FAS' Bernard Tan on why the return of the Lion City Cup is a step in the right direction for Singapore Football
FAS' acting President Bernard Tan is in the hot seat on this episode, as we talk about the return of the Lion City Cup after a 7-year hiatus. Why now, and what…