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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 landscape design can address modern-day challenges in Singapore
When it comes to creating breathtaking outdoor spaces, Singapore is a city that knows no bounds. From innovative designs to impeccable execution, we have…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Cordlife Group CEO Tan Poh Lan on the private cord blood bank business; Whether cord blood storage generates long-term recurring revenue; Stickiness of customers; Demand across markets given price differentiation; OptiQ service and collaboration with AMILI
What comes to mind when you think of delivering newborn babies? Well, the baby comes out, and the umbilical cord is clamped, cut and discarded. As we know…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: The future of the Singapore River precinct
The Singapore’s Business-Improvement District (BID) Plan was introduced to improve specific defined areas and enhance the vibrancy of each precinct. With 10…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Roundup: Thailand welcomes new PM after political roller coaster
From Pheu Thai Party's Srettha Thavisin being elected as Thailand's new prime minister to the possibility of Malaysia suing Goldman Sachs over the 1MDB…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Manchester United part ways with Mason Greenwood
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood will leave the club by mutual agreement after a six-month internal investigation into his conduct. Greenwood was…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: SGX RegCo on Dasin Retail Trust; Oxley’s profit guidance; Spikes in tomato, onion prices in India amid El Nino induced poor weather conditions; Softbank’s Arm files for NASDAQ IPO; S&P Global Ratings dimming outlook on US banks
Singapore stocks opened stronger today following overnight gains on the global market. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.3 per cent to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: From close protection officer to becoming former PM Goh’s security detail
Do you remember the 1992 film 'The Bodyguard' starring Kevin Costner and the late Whitney Houston in her movie acting debut? Did it give you an impression that…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Sygnum Singapore’s CEO on banking licence in Switzerland; Capital Markets Services licence from MAS, in-principle approval for Major Payments Institution licence; Digital token brokerage services; Strong demand for crypto transactions by fund houses, family offices amid US banking crisis; Tokenisation of Picasso’s painting; Billion-dollar valuation
It’s all about digital assets today. Founded on Swiss and Singaporean heritage in 2017, our guest is Singtel-backed startup Sygnum, which touts itself as “the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: Health and hygiene landscape in ASEAN, importance of building a cleaner and healthier world
Is sanitising your hands often a habit that has stuck with you in this post Covid-19 world? How important is it for us to continue with the good hygiene…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: China sends 'serious warning' to Taiwan with military drills
From China launching military drills around Taiwan over the weekend to the country’s authorities publicly accusing a government worker of spying for the CIA…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: The seismic impact of the 2023 Women's World cup
Spain reigned supreme to be crowned World Champions down under, but the true winners of the 2023 Women's World cup could be more than just La Roja. Sara…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Singtel’s Q1 net profit down 23.1% yoy; China’s smaller-than-expected rate cut, Impact on Chinese blue chips; Citigroup reportedly mulling plan to disband its Institutional Clients Group; Jackson Hole Symposium, Fed Chair Jerome Powell to speak
Singapore stocks opened weaker today after global markets ended the week mixed. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.6 per cent to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: 'Are You At Risk?' - Singapore's first free lung screening program for lower-income families
Lung cancer is the first and third leading cause of death for males and females in Singapore. It accounts for one in six cancer incidents in male patients…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: Why are Gen Zs less emotionally tied to local businesses?
The latest American Express (Amex) Shop Small Research has unveiled generational differences in our support for local businesses. So are Singaporeans…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Centurion Corporation on its 16% yoy increase in earnings for H1 FY2023; On financial occupancy for purpose built accommodation; Shortage of worker dorms in Singapore; Disposal of property in Seoul; Withdrawal of HKSE listing
Purpose built workers and student accommodation – that’s what we’re going to talk about on the segment today. Headquartered in Singapore, our guest Centurion…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWashington Report: Will Donald Trump regret skipping the first GOP presidential debate?
Donald Trump has confirmed that he will not attend the first Republican primary debate on Wednesday, amid reports that he is weighing several options in an…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Team Flash making a splash with yet another regional partnership
Asian esports organisation Team Flash has announced a partnership with Vietnamese football club Hai Phong FC.The organisation and the club have signed a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Guide to Singapore Night Festival 2023
Forget your history textbook, a brand new theatrical projection will make 700 years of Singapore’s history come to life in six minutes. 700 Years is part of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: The dangers of Al hallucinations - How brands can help Al through its limitations
While generative AI’s answers might sound believable, they can be factually incorrect – or worse, subjective. Now, imagine that AI running your store, or your…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWeekly Wrap Up: What to expect from PM Lee's National Day Rally speech
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver his 2023 National Day Rally speech at 6.45pm this weekend. But after all the political roller coaster Singapore has…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Why netball is on the rise once again in Singapore
Despite being the lowest-ranked team at the 2023 Netball World Cup, Team Singapore gave a glowing account of themselves as they beat world No.15 Sri Lanka, who…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Maintaining Brass Lion Distillery's unique brand identity, the role of intellectual property
It all began in 2012 when our next guest realised that Singapore did not have a spirit to call its own. It sparked her six-year journey to master the art and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: Have passport will travel? Singaporeans' appetite for travel remains despite rising costs
Even with the rising costs of living and GST, 89% of Singaporeans are still determined to spend on travel. Skyscanner's Travel in Focus 2023 Report also shows…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEuro Watch: The collapse of the Russian ruble & its impact on Putin's war in Ukraine
The ruble has lost roughly a quarter of its value against the dollar since Russia invaded Ukraine last year. Western sanctions have harmed Russia’s trade…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Pipped to Caceido & Lavia, what now for Klopp's Liverpool?
How did it come to this? Liverpool were not long ago renowned for their efficiency and effectiveness in the transfer market. Now they have been usurped by…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Bringing motosports action to Sentosa
On your mark, get set, RACE! The Inaugural Sprint Fest 2023 which happened in July brought adrenaline-pumping car racing action to Sentosa Palawan Green for…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: It’s time to make AI work for Singapore’s workforce
Organizations are increasingly discovering the power of human centered AI, which is reshaping the workforce and transforming the role and overall contribution…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Roundup: Did we see a rejection of Anwar's unity government at the state elections?
So who were the biggest winners and losers in the recently concluded Malaysian state election and did a strong opposition performance show a rejection of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: Why tech is reshaping brand engagement
As content consumption shifts towards online platforms, consumers are increasingly relying on their social networks to assess the credibility of products and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: A brave new world as the Saudi Pro League kicks off in earnest
Cristiano Ronaldo may have sat out the opening weekend of the Saudi Pro League due an injury, but that didn't stop the stars from shining bright in the Middle…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: SGX-listed Chinese property stocks/Reits – Yanlord Land Group, Dasin Retail Group; China to stop releasing youth jobless data; Semiconductor firms Frencken and UMS; Japan’s Q2 GDP - does it mask weakness in the household sector; Tesla lowers prices in the US
Singapore shares edged up this morning, tracking gains in the US and Europe markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.1 per cent to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: Is the new US-China tech ban not only about technology?
From China's possible retaliation after the White House's ban on US investment in Chinese tech sectors to Beijing condemning the US for receiving Taiwanese…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Hassan Sunny on becoming the first player to win FOUR league titles with FOUR different clubs
A household name in local football, Hassan Sunny became the first footballer to win FOUR league titles with FOUR different teams as his all-conquering Albirex…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: ST Engineering and OCBC; Olam Group’s 88.8% yoy decline in net profit; Singapore’s competition watchdog on Grab’s proposed purchase of Transcab; Country Garden suspending onshore bond trading, China’s shadow banking industry; SK Telekom invests in Anthropic; Rakuten Group shares surge on narrowing losses at mobile unit; Tesla cuts price of two Model Y vehicles in China
Singapore stocks opened lower today amid a mixed performance in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 1.2 per cent to 3,253.47…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Is a car subscription model more flexible than traditional car rentals?
With concerns about the rising COE premium and cost of living, younger Singaporeans, especially families with young children, are looking for alternative…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: Traits of e-shopaholics, why they are important to e-commerce seller
As we move beyond the pandemic, offline shopping appears to be returning to the pre-pandemic stage with shoppers looking to connect with brands in-person…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: POP MART's focus on Intellectual Property (IP); Navigating relationships with designers; Working with Warner Bros, Disney, World of WarCraft to produce co-branded IPs; If POP MARTs retail expansion plans contradict with its diversification away from toy manufacturing
It is all about art toys and figurines for today. Founded in 2010, our guest POP MART is a culture and entertainment company. The firm creates art toys and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWashington Report: Unpacking Donald Trump & Hunter Biden's growing legal troubles
A sudden twist in the investigation into Hunter Biden means his legal troubles will likely stretch on for months, creating an unwelcome drag on US President…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: The new Premier League season beckons!
With the brand new Premier League season almost upon us, we weigh out who looks ready to do battle and who looks a little undercooked. Plus with the transfer…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Singapore’s full-year growth forecast narrowed to between 0.5 and 1.5%; UBS to not need 9b Swiss franc backstop from Swiss government; Cooler-than-expected US CPI in July; Jobless claims data in the US; Tapestry to buy Capri Holdings in US$8.5b deal
Singapore shares slipped at the open today, after the Ministry of Trade and Industry narrowed its official full-year growth forecast for 2023, citing a weak…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: The secret to longevity for homegrown brand like Sundown Festival
Get your music festival outfits ready because Sundown Festival is set to make its comeback this weekend. Headlining the event is Mandopop star Jam Hsiao…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: Sennheiser's solutions for small & mid-sized collaboration spaces
As we return to a post-pandemic world, many companies are inviting employees back to the office. Two years into this new normal, most of us have gotten the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: The’pre-fab’ equivalent of coding – Low code platform OutSystems on client base including pharma giant Takeda and Indonesian telco Telkomsel; Demand for low code solutions amid IT talent shortage; Working with Temus on Step IT Up programme; How Generative AI impact OutSystems’ regional plans
You might have heard of computer coding. But have you heard of low code? If you haven’t, low code refers to a process of developing software that minimises the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: CapitaLand Investment’s new business park development fund; CDL’s earnings; China ‘s consumer prices fell into deflation in July; Japan, South Korea’s tourism stocks on the rise on prospects of China allowing group tours to the countries; Expectations for US inflation; WeWork’s ability to stay in business, impact on markets such as New York City
Singapore shares dipped this morning, following a mixed showing in global markets overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) inched down 0.1 per…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: As Maguire nears Manchester United exit, an end of an era or error?
Diving into the complex world of Harry Maguire: From captain to controversy, fame to struggle, and changing perceptions. Exploring the highs, lows, and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Ditching the corporate world for cakes
Would you quit your day time job to pursue a passion? This entrepreneur left the corporate world to pursue her pastry dreams. Having spent six years…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Behind music, concerts and A-listers the likes of Coldplay – Warner Music Singapore on published vs recorded music; Strategic value of Artists & Repertoire department; Recent financial results; Improved streaming growth; Concert boom in Singapore on music distribution decisions; Agreements with TikTok Music, Cross Ratio Entertainment
It’s all about music and concerts today. With a legacy that spans over 200 years, Warner Music Group, brings together songwriters, artists and entrepreneurs…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: How Southeast Asia’s smaller hospitality players can stay competitive in the current boom period
The tourism industry, particularly the hotels, is finally witnessing a ray of light post-pandemic. It is undeniable that the more prominent players in the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEuro Watch: China-Russia differences - Is there a turning point for the Ukraine conflict?
More than 40 countries, including China, India, the US, and European countries, but not Russia, took part in peace talks in Saudi Arabia that ended on Sunday…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: What is the Singapore spirit?
Ahead of Singapore's 58th birthday, we commemorate National Day in conversation with the Lions' skipper Hariss Harun. Embodying Singapore’s spirit of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Net interest margin outlook for Singapore banks; S-Reits’ distribution; China’s imports and exports fell much faster than expected in July; China + ASEAN and India exposure; Moody’s cut credit ratings of small to mid-sized banks; puts 6 banking giants on review for potential downgrades
Singapore shares edged up at the open today, tracking overnight gains in the US and Europe. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.1 per cent to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Singapore’s first-ever physical live auction for pre-owned cars
Singapore automotive company Dickson Group has debuted an in-person live auction for used cars, which it says will give sellers a better price. The event…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Flying an F16 without taking off – the business of retail flight simulation centres; On targeting pilot trainees and corporate clients looking for aviation-themed leadership training programmes; Higher fixed costs vs lower overheads; Size of retail flight simulator market; Positioning against flight schools, flying clubs in Singapore, Malaysia and Perth and team bonding activity providers
It’s that time of the year again where we see and hear fighter jets soar in the skies in celebration of National Day. But if you want to be a Top Gun fighter…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: What China stands to gain from Ukraine peace talks
High-level Ukraine peace talks hosted by Saudi Arabia wrapped up over the weekend. Did the summit yield any progress in ending the war? Perhaps not, but they…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: The future of lawyering, how legal education will change in the 21st century
Technology is changing the way we work, live, and think. It is also becoming increasingly pervasive across many industries and professions, and the legal…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Arsenal's 'statement' win over City, a sign of Premier League season ahead?
Arsenal gave their hopes of beating Manchester City to the Premier League title a mental boost as they defeated Pep Guardiola's side on penalties to win the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: SIA to hike frequencies of flights to key destinations; Sembcorp Industries, Venture Corp; OUE Healthcare earnings down 79% yoy; Unitholders of Sabana Reit vote to remove manager; Apple’s sales slump to continue into current quarter; Warner Bro’s Barbie reaching US$1b at box office
Singapore shares started the week in positive territory following a mixed showing in global markets overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI)…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: ACM adds Andrew Gn’s design worn by Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales to its latest special exhibition
If you remember, Catherine, Princess of Wales was wearing a green dress at the Trooping the Colour ceremony that took place on 17 June. But did you know that…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Creating, detecting and manipulating light - Nanolumi on the use of luminescent materials for TV displays; product authentication, fuel marking, bioimaging; Working with government entities, bunkering firms; Accelerating the growth of a nascent market; Backers including SGInnovate;
Nanomaterials that could create, detect and manipulate light – that’s what we’re going to talk about today. It may sound like a sci-fi movie, but these…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: Digital blindspot - Can SMEs leave old-school marketing behind?
Yep, some small businesses still think old-school marketing works best. Despite being the biggest spenders in tech, there are still many Singaporean SMEs that…