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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 JeongEuro Watch: Coping with Russia's pulling out of the Black Sea Grain initiative
With Russia halts participation in Ukraine grain deal, what strategies will the UN employ to cope with this change? Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: The rapid rise of quick fit gyms in Singapore
Do you have a gym membership? Well if you do, you're one of the many in Singapore flocking to these venues in pursuit of your fitness goals. Why the sudden…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Sakae’s executive chairman Douglas Foo to sell 20% stake for S$26.5m; GXS Bank raises deposit cap; ADB downgrading 2023 growth projection for the Southeast Asia to 4.6%; Talent war among banks, insurers in Hong Kong; US earnings season and sectors to watch.
Singapore stocks opened stronger today after global markets rallied overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index added 0.6 per cent after 46 million…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Defining the Future of Work
A hybrid work culture has become much more popular among businesses due to the many benefits of working from home. However, the value of being in person must…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Roundup: Pita losing his round of vote to become PM
From Thailand’s PM hopeful Pita Limjaroenrat losing the first round of vote to become the country’s PM to Thailand's Constitutional Court suspending reformist…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: Overcoming challenges to digitalise for SMEs
Digitalization can help businesses improve profitability and gain a competitive advantages. Effectively implementing this type of technology requires constant…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Into the operations of homegrown minerals and resource firm TOP International Holding; On bauxite mining; Diversification to look at trading of iron ore, copper cathode, sand and coal amid shifting global supply chains; Sustaining its 14% yoy growth rate; Future plans
Earlier we told you about the world’s largest mining company BHP. Today we are going to take you closer to home by looking into the operations of a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: Climate talks resume between US and China
China’s economic recovery lost momentum in the second quarter. They are now focusing on high quality growth rather than high speed growth in order to solve…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Castlery celebrates 10th anniversary, how the company have stayed ahead of the curve
Castlery is Singapore’s most popular homegrown furniture brand and is marking their 10th year anniversary with the opening of a brand-new global office…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: The impact of the IPEF agreement on Singapore businesses
Singapore is a regional logistics hub for global players. According to research by TMX Global, disruptions in the global economy especially after the Covid-19…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Maguire stripped of captaincy, so where to from here for Harry?
Harry Maguire's Manchester United spell appears to be coming to an end after he was stripped of the captaincy by boss Erik ten Hag. Skipper since 2020, Maguire…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: SIA’s June operating results; Geely to invest US$10b in Malaysia; Lendlease to cut 740 jobs globally; World Bank president Ajay Banga’s plans to make its “balance sheet work harder”; US chip makers and officials discuss China policy
Singapore stocks struggled to advance today following a mixed performance in global equity markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Siemens’ ASEAN CEO on Siemens’ 2 billion Euro investment strategy to boost growth, innovation and resilience; S$290m investment into a new factory in Singapore; Demand from Southeast Asia; Metaverse and the rail boom on Siemens ASEAN business
Today we’re going to talk to a German multinational technology conglomerate that set its foot in Singapore 115 years ago. Bingo if you’ve guessed Siemens…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Singapore key exports down 15.5% yoy in June; ESR Logos Reits dismisses “speculation” of financial distress; S-Reits earnings expected to be muted; China’s GDP up 0.8% on-quarter in Apr-June, 6.3% higher on-year in Q2; Evergrande’s earnings
Singapore shares started the day lower, after global markets ended the previous winning week on a muted note. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI)…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Dele Alli's emotional interview, and what it will do for mental health in professional sport?
Following Dele Alli's emotional tell-all interview about his struggles with depression and a traumatic childhood, the conversations surround mental health are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: NEX’s eco-friendliness to cater to an increasingly environmentally conscious shoppers
By interacting with and working closely with tenants, along with the use of AI, NEX is undertaking multiple sustainability efforts. They take the primary…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: How generative AI tools can level the playing field for SMEs in SG to compete with large enterprises
Generative AI has had such an influence that it has begun to play an integral role in the day to day work of sales and marketing professionals. Through…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWashington Report: Can US and China set aside their differences to tackle the common issue of climate change?
US and China, despite their differences, attempt to discuss climate issues as US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry visits Beijing. Ron…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: VentureBlick’s CEO on its Super Incubator model for medtech startups; Gaps in existing venture support models; Assessment of geographical markets, business verticals; Securing US$2.6m funding for startups; Launch of medical advisory business
You’ve probably heard about incubators and accelerators that help startups scale up before they could stand on their own. But what about a venture platform…
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Inappropriate relationship between Tan Chuan-Jin and Cheng Li Hui continued despite counselling: PM Lee
Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin and Tampines GRC MP Cheng Li Hui have resigned from both parliament and the PAP for having an affair, ..and continuing the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: CO PLAY, a first-of-its-kind communal habitat hosting homegrown and international artists in Singapore
CO PLAY aims to create a collaborative haven for artists and collectors in Singapore. They are focused on showcasing unique types of art while creating an…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: What’s next for the future of Esports in Singapore and SEA?
The inaugural Olympic E-sports Week held in Singapore last month is testament to the accelerated interest and growth of the E-sports community in Singapore and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: From boots to belief, giving back through the beautiful game
Khairul Amri, a stalwart of Singapore football, pays it forward by donating boots to young players in Zambia. Together with Farehan Hussein, former Team…
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Market View: Hotel Properties Limited shares down with MD Ong Beng Seng caught up in CPIB probe; Singapore narrowly avoids technical recession in Q2; PepsiCo’s latest earnings; Tesla starts selling Chinese-made Model Y SUVs in South Korea
Singapore stocks started the day on an optimistic note. That’s following news by the Ministry of Trade and Industry that gross domestic product was estimated…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWeekly Wrap Up: CPIB probe involving Iswaran, is this a huge blow to our government?
Transport Minister S Iswaran is assisting the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) with an investigation into a case uncovered by the agency. These…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: An inside look into the private education business – ESSEC Business School APAC on its industry positioning; Target market; Market for global colleges, universities and professional schools to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2027; New Academy of Luxury in APAC to address talent shortage in booming Asian luxury sector
Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into the private education business. Founded in 1907, ESSEC Business school is a major French business school…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Seatrium’s green trade finance facility worth S$1.1b; China’s June exports down 12.4% yoy; McDonald’s China owners planning US$4b exit; US June inflation lowest since March 2021 US Q2 earnings; PepsiCo and Delta Air Lines; S&P closing at highest level since April 2022
Singapore shares opened stronger today following overnight gains in the global market. This comes as the easing of US inflation data stoked optimism of the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Will American footballers ever be great?
With Christian Pulisic in the news after sealing a move from Chelsea to AC Milan, we're wondering if footballers from America will ever be great? Well, the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Increasing popularity of drinks for the wellness conscious
Wellness drinks are one of the biggest beverage trends in the last few years, and we do not expect this craze to budge in the coming years. From coconut water…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Is Singapore the entertainment capital of Asia?
Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour is Coming to Singapore and Klook is the official experience partner. The partnership marks a noteworthy…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: BHP’s CCO on demand of minerals such as copper, nickel, iron ore, coking coal, potash amid structural trends such as electrification, EV adoption; China’s steelmakers warning of a tough 2H2023 and impact on iron ore prices; Balancing net-zero plans and financial viability
Mining for minerals used in farming, infrastructure and even in electric vehicles. That’s what we’re going to talk about on the segment today, with the world’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Daniel Ricciardo returns to Formula 1
Daniel Ricciardo is making a surprising return to Formula 1 and will drive for Red Bull's sister team Alpha Tauri for the rest of the season. The 34-year-old…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Fast Retailing’s earnings as a bellwether of China’s retail recovery; Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group launches digital bank in US; Japan’s wholesale inflation slowed for sixth straight month; New Zealand’s central bank pauses interest rate hikes; US inflation expectations
Singapore shares started the day on a softer note despite overnight gains on the global market. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.1…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Geneco X Daryl Aiden Yow X REFASH Collab
The importance of mental well-being remains pertinent to all individuals in Singapore. Geneco has launched a campaign to raise awareness about Singapore’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: Understanding the evolution of cloud technology
According to GlobalData, enterprises in ASEAN have accelerated their cloud adoption initiatives and as a result, superclouds have seen a rise in popularity…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Roundup: Is Malaysia's political scene giving too much attention to Dr M?
From the relevance of former Malaysian PM Dr Mahathir Mohammad in the country’s political scene and the latest from Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM)…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Trust Bank’s CEO Dwaipayan Sadhu on Trust Bank crossing S$1b in deposits; To become 4th largest retail bank by end 2024; To breakeven by 2025; Managing customer acquisition costs; Positioning against GXS Bank and MariBank; Interest rates vs inflationary environment
We told you about the wholesale banking landscape in our conversation with ANEXT Bank a couple of months back. Now this time, we’re going to turn our attention…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Noh Alam Shah on FAS' recommendations to improve Singapore Football
With a reputation as one of Singapore's greatest strikers and two AFF Championships under his belt in 2004 and 2007, it's safe to say Noh Alam Shah knows a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: DBS sells majority stake in AXS; China signals more economic support measures; Amro cuts ASEAN+3 inflation forecast; BoK to keep policy rates unchanged; South Korea’s nuclear power-linked stocks surges on possibility of new atomic plant; US inflation expectations
Singapore stocks were higher at the open, following cautious sentiment in Wall Street as investors await critical inflation data out of the US. In early trade…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Restoring Singapore’s reefs, the significance of coral restoration in rebuilding marine biodiversity and ecosystem health
60 percent of Singapore’s reef area has been lost to land reclamation. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organisation dedicated to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Temasek Review 2023 – CFO Png Chin Yee on portfolio value and shareholder returns; Investments in unlisted assets amid falling deal values in APAC; Outlook for Singapore firms; Views on crypto sector after FTX investment; Focus in EMEA; Views on investing in US and China; Plans for second half of fiscal year 2023.
Our guest for today is no stranger to Singaporeans. Founded in 1974, Temasek is a global investment company with 12 offices across eight countries. The state…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: Building cyber-resilience and digital trust in a volatile environment
In this turbulent economy, in order to combat cyber threats, there must be solid communication and trust in the digital workspace, whether within the company…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: China's influence in the Russia-Ukraine War
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has concluded her four day visit in China on Sunday. However, press releases do not indicate any substantive outcomes from…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Why Australian defender Bailey Wright swapped Sunderland for Singapore?
Speaking exclusively to Sports Minutes, Australian International and former Sunderland defender Bailey Wright tells us why he swapped Sunderland for Singapore…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: China ending long-running crackdown on tech firms; Ant Group’s surprise share buyback; China’s factory gate prices fall at fastest pace in 7 years; Hong Kong’s relaxed mortgage rules; Dasin Retail Trust records net loss of S$221.5m; Janet Yellen on US recession; Mixed jobs report
Singapore shares opened stronger after global markets closed mixed on Friday. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.1 per cent to 3,141.17…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Living with endemic Covid-19, could a rebound happen?
Should treatment for rebound COVID-19 patients be different from those who contracted it for the first time? How does Oral Antiviral drug Paxlovid work?…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: Tech trends that will influence your marketing strategies
OtterHalf is a tech-focused global marketing agency, involved in helping multiple startups who may not have the necessary resources to grow. It comes up with…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: The South Korean startup that could rival Nvidia in AI-chip manufacturing – Rebellions Inc on making chips customised for specific AI functions; Working with TSMC on a chip for finance; Strategic value of Investors including KT Investment, Temasek’s Pavilion Capital; Capturing the momentum of silicon business shifting back to Asia
Today we’re going to give you a snippet into a South Korean startup that could rival Nvidia in the race to provide high-end AI-chips. But not without some…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: Unleashing the silver surfers, More Singaporean baby boomers are using social media platform
There’s a 33% increase in the average daily use of networking platforms over the last 3 years by baby boomers. This just shows that social media has had such…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: The power of brand collaborations - The LEGO Group lights up Orchard Road with a LEGO BTS Dynamite experience
The LEGO Group has collaborated with many brands around the world to attract different demographics with different interests. It's most recent one is the LEGO…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWeekly Wrap Up: Malaysia to hold state elections, what is at stake for PM Anwar
Malaysia will be holding its elections in six states on August 12. The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) and Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) have decided not…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Sabana Reit’s EGM and Quarz Capital; Bytedance launches new music streaming service; Samsung’s likely 96% plunged in 2Q operating profits; Chinese authorities likely to impose at least a 8b yuan fine on Ant Group; Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg - Thread and Threats; Janet Yellen in Beijing
Singapore shares started trading in negative territory today mirroring the slump in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.2…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Why the Saudi Pro League won't be Chinese Super League 2.0
The Saudi Pro League is taking world football by storm with its raft of high-profile recruitments and ambitious plans to challenge the established order. But…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Behind the meat we eat – Japfa’s CEO on being vertically integrated from farm to table; ASEAN countries in the midst of “meatification", Competitive landscape; Supply chain disruptions and diversification; Financial performance amid margin compression, high inflation and African Swine Fever
Have you ever wondered where the meat we eat comes from? That’s exactly what we are going to find out today. Headquartered in Singapore, our guest Japfa…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Helping Singapore’s F&B heritage brand Ya Kun, go global
Ya Kun Kaya Toast has been in business for more than 70 years and began to experience significant growth in the early 2000s. Prioritizing customer satisfaction…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: Planning for the future of Changi Airport, given T5 development
Many efforts are being taken to advance technology in the aviation sector. What issues are they trying to tackle? Moreover, with the travel industry recovering…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEuro Watch: NHS celebrates its 75th birthday
In the upcoming NATO summit, NATO’s expansion along with the Russia-Ukraine war will likely be prominent topics. As the NHS, the UK’s publicly funded…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Prejudices preventing female growth in Formula 1
We dive deep into a groundbreaking study by More Than Equal, an organisation co-founded by ex-Formula 1 driver David Coulthard, that uncovers the deep-rooted…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: SingPost hits 7-week high; Chinese investors rush to make dollar deposits, buy Hong Kong insurance; Top Asia IPO gainers in Japan; Fed minutes; US stock market performance for 1H2023
Singapore stocks opened weaker today following overnight losses on Wall Street. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.2 per cent to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: GlobalTix on the proposition of booking platforms versus online travel agencies; Having Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Airlines as clients; Offerings including dynamic pricing; Deepening presence in Asia; Demand amid post-pandemic tourism boom
Do you still remember the time when every eligible Singaporean could book for attraction tickets, hotel stay-cations and local tours using the…