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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 JeongTaking the headache out of bizSAFE Certification
In the face of rising concerns about workplace safety regulations, it’s becoming more essential for businesses to prioritize their workplace safety and health…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongK-food: K-convenience store best drink combos
If you haven’t been to a convenience store in Korea, there are these drink Capri Sun-styled pouches that’s filled with pre-made coffee, lemonade, and other…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: What makes a good boss?
With former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame - Elliott and Raushan…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Alibaba's split into 6 units, NASDAQ bull market
Singapore stocks opened lower today, bucking the global trend on a day which saw gains for stock markets worldwide. In early trade, the Straits Times Index…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongHow this chef became the 1st Singaporean on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Europe list
Mathew Leong, executive chef of the two-Michelin-starred restaurant Re-NAA in Norway, has made it to the acclaimed Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list. The…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: CapitaLand Ascott Trust’s CEO on DPU, US banking turmoil and Competition among hospitality Reits amid travel recovery
We have come to almost the end of the first quarter this year, and before we kick start April, let’s take a look at an asset class that analysts and observers…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy the UK joining the CPTPP Indo-Pacific trade bloc matters
Britain is expected to get the green light to join a key Indo-Pacific trade bloc usually referred to as the CPTPP before the end of this week. The UK would be…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongK-fashion: Blackpink Jennie's top picks
Korean fashion has taken the world by storm and significantly impacted the global fashion industry in recent years. One of the key reasons behind the rise of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Singaporean architects unravelling complexity into simplicity
Modern design and architecture have become increasingly complex. As the world becomes more interconnected, so are the needs and expectations of well-heeled…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat to expect from Ninja Van's PR as a service in Singapore
As the e-commerce industry continues to grow, and consumers becoming more savvy in the online space, how can retailers stay ahead of the curve? Ninja Van…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongNo need to fork out big money on expensive paintings with art rental
You’ve heard of renting luxury handbags or garments for your special occasion. But now - you can also bring the fine art world into your home for a fraction of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Alibaba to split company into 6 units and impact on China’s tech sector; Vietnam’s Q1 economic growth slowed to 3.32%; US officials signal new rules for banks after banking collapse.
Singapore stocks opened lower today after US markets ended in the red overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index fell 0.2 per cent to 3,247.88 points…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongK-influencers: @esyfilms - Which Korean restaurants in SG are #KoreanOppaApproved?
You may have seen him all over TikTok, especially if you’re on food TikTok. If you are a fan of Korean food - whether you want to make it yourself, or you’re…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Manulife US Reit on its exposure to US regional lenders; Privatisation offers for SGX-listed companies including Boustead Projects and GK Goh; Fed data shows bank customers shifting deposits from smaller banks to larger players; China’s anti-graft agency to inspect state-owned enterprises
Singapore shares rose in the first few minutes of trade today, following a mixed performance in global markets. This came as investors took comfort in the news…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Groundhog day for Tottenham?
With Antonio Conte's Tottenham tenure coming to a (predictable) end after just 16 months, where to from here for Spurs? James Walton, Sports Business Leader…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Beyond cameras and printers - Canon on diversification and weathering tech disruption and the rise in smartphone photography; Revenue in the digital cameras amounting to US$22.89b in 2023; Impact of online file transfer on Canon’s B2B printer business; Future plans and areas to diversify into
Which camera would you use if you have to take a selfie or a picture right now? Would you whip out your mobile phone or would you bring out a DSLR camera…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: Jack Ma back in the picture, a sign China of political easing on Alibaba?
Roundup of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia, to missing Alibaba founder Jack Ma resurfacing. Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongK-reality: Physical 100 - Was the finale rigged?
Let's talk K-reality. Some of you may have watched the latest hit Korean reality show - Physical 100, a fitness competition where 100 contestants from all over…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Deutsche Bank vs Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley Bank; First Citizens buys SVB; Sembcorp Industries and Becamex IDC to explore smart and sustainable industrial parks in Vietnam; Keppel Corp to divest stake in Podium West Tower and The Podium Mall in Philippines
Singapore shares opened higher today as the trio of local banks remained resilient despite the recent woes of Deutsche Bank. The Straits Times Index rose 0.6…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: False dawn or the best way forward?
Since it's inception in 2021, 'Unleash the Roar!' is a national movement which aims to raise the levels of Singapore football and rally the nation behind a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: What ‘good’ looks like for the fashion industry
The fashion industry has a terrible reputation for being one of the world’s most polluting industries. And with the slew of annual global fashion weeks well…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: Brands today face greater complexities in understanding consumer trends, how to go around it?
The last few years have been infused with distress, instability and vulnerability, where we struggled through crisis after crisis, people are searching for…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: In conversation with the MD of Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei at MSD; MSD’s positioning across geographical markets; Global pharmaceutical market to grow to US$2.4t in 2029; The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry; MSD’s new facilities in Singapore; Views on Singapore’s business operating environment; Focus on health literacy and health equity
Founded in 1891, MSD is a leading science and technology company in healthcare, life sciences and pharmaceuticals. The company is among the top 10 globally…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIs time up for TikTok in the US?
The US Congress may have shown its strong desire to ban viral video platform TikTok in the US over national security concerns, but is the social media…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongK-slang: 어쩔티비 (eojjeoltibi)
Just like any other country, Korea has its own set of trendy slang words that may just be useful to know w hen you travel to Korea or you’re just watching a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Break records or win trophies?
With Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo in the headlines for breaking records - Elliott and Raushan chat with Shehzad Haque, International Sports Commentator, on…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s testimony; JP Morgan, Citi and Bank of America asking staff not to poach clients from stressed banks; Twitter to remove legacy verified marks; Singapore ranks 3rd in global financial centre rankings; Singapore stock market wrap; Sats on valid applications for new shares; Sembmarine’s subsidiary investigated for “alleged irregularities”
Singapore stocks opened lower today with banks opening in the red following the US Federal Reserve’s latest move to hike interest rates. In terms of companies…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: From benchwarmer to national athlete. Grooming the next generation of LeBrons in Singapore
Giving up his spot in the basketball national team to coach full-time is not an easy feat. But this national athlete has never looked back. On Culture Club…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: Balancing profit and purpose, how companies can do it right
Where profit once dominated conversations in the boardroom, businesses are increasingly operating with purpose in mind, to build a better world for future…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Conversation with CEO of Hepmil Media Group; Humour as a value proposition; On its US$10m Series A funding in 2021; Joint venture with Bent Pixels to connect esports creators with brands; Expansion into Thailand and Vietnam; On having millennials and Gen Z as its target audience
How sustainable is humour as a value proposition for a business? That’s the question we want to ask our interviewee today. Our guest for today is from Hepmil…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Migrant Domestic Workers Futsal League
Futsal may just be a game for some, but it can also be a form of escapism from the monotony of life or personal woes for others. And that's exactly what the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Fed Chair Jerome Powell raises rates by 25bps; Contradicting messages by Powell and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen; UBS to shrink Credit Suisse’s US$10b shipping portfolio; Singapore’s headline inflation at 6.3%; Sembcorp Industries reportedly considering sale of its waste management unit; Boustead Projects to restore free float or be directed to delist
Singapore stocks opened lower today, following the US Federal Reserve’s move to hike interest rates by 0.25 per cent, the ninth increase in a year. The Straits…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Practices implemented to work towards social responsibility in the F&B industry
She arrived in Bali in 2016 after fully embracing a plant-based diet, training as a raw and vegan chef back in Perth. And now she is a plant-based chef at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: Single vs annual travel insurance plans, which will work better for you?
Travelling nowadays is vastly different from pre-Covid days, and travel insurance is a wise move to prevent any unpredictable situations. Single trip travel…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: In conversation with NEC APAC’s MD on trends in the information and communication technology scene; Focus on sustainability with smart digital business cards; Partnership with Stratus Technology to deliver computing solutions to enable Society 5.0; Plans for 2023
Have you ever passed through automated immigration at airports and wondered who are the people building these biometric systems? Does NEC ring a bell? Yes…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongYour Health: Juggling being a humanitarian doctor, artist, wife and mother
She is a first of all, a humanitarian doctor, who was one of the “40 Under 40” awardees by Prestige, was recognised for her global contributions in healthcare…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: The pain of being overlooked for a promotion
Have you ever been overlooked for a promotion? If so this one's for you, as Elliott and Raushan discuss the pain of not getting something you think you deserve…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Janet Yellen reiterates support for lenders; NIO’s CFO confident of doubling sales to 250,000 EVs this year; Merger of Credit Suisse and UBS on concentration; Possibility of more landmines for banks to come; US Fed’s rate decision and chances of a rate pause
Singapore shares opened on a healthy footing, following overnight gains in the US and Europe. The Straits Times Index rose 0.6 per cent in early trade to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Why is parental leave a thorny issue in Singapore?
Indeed's latest research shows that nearly half of the workforce in Singapore supports equal parental leave. This also comes on the back of the government’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: Building a successful cyber program
Clearly, policymaking and measures on cybersecurity is picking up pace across economies, but are businesses prepared? According to Mandiant's Threat…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Roundup: Will Thailand's upcoming elections see a political shift?
From Thailand holding its general election on May 14 and Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak calling out the irony in Dr Mahathir Mohamad accusing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Behind your signatures - Dedoco on competition in the global e-Signing market; Domination by major players; Size of global e-Signing market to grow to over US$14b by 2026; Dedoco’s footprint in Singapore, Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the US; Working with customers including ERA Realty and GovTech Singapore; Funding from True Global Ventures 1 Plus
Do you still remember the time where you signed off your first employment contract with a ballpoint pen? Well, I’m asking this because we’re going to talk all…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Dealing with the red mist & it's repurcussions
With Antonio Conte dominating the headlines for losing his cool in a post-match press conference, Elliott and Raushan discuss some high-profile implosions and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Potential legal action from Credit Suisse’s AT1 bondholders; Impact of banking crisis in the US and Europe on Asia and tightening cycle in China, the Philippines and India; Inflow of funds into Asia and Greater China region; Whether Asia can be seen as a safe haven amid ongoing volatilities; Expectation for Fed’s interest rate decision on Wednesday
Singapore shares opened higher today, after US and Europe equities rose overnight. The Straits Times Index rose 0.8 per cent in early trade to 3,163.43 points…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: A mobile app that puts the business school in your pocket
Would you want a mobile app that puts the business school in your pocket? INSEAD has recently launched a first-of-its-kind subscription-based mobile app called…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: China's reopening its borders to travel, tapping into the opportunities
Pan Pacific Hotels Group is looking at doubling its serviced suites portfolio by 2023, with new openings in key gateway cities. Why did the Group specifically…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: What to expect from China-Russia talks
In focus this week, Chinese Premier Xi Jinping visits Moscow, on a three day state visit plus Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou expected to visit China this…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Conversation with Southeast Asia’s largest digital marketplace for alternative investments Alta; How ongoing financial volatility has impacted demand for alternative investments; Learnings from rising rates and diversification of customer base of PE investors and VC funds; Partnership with Iwan Tirta Private Collection to bring batiks to the world of investible alternatives; Alta’s new venture debt strategy with Lighthouse Canton
If you recall, we spoke with used car marketplace Carro some time last month. Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into yet another marketplace - but…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: UBS’ US$3.25b takeover of Credit Suisse; Wipeout of Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds; Yangzijiang Shipping ordered to wind up; Fed’s daily currency swaps for banks in Canada, Britain, Japan, Switzerland and the euro zone; Fed’s interest rate decision
Singapore shares opened lower today, tracking losses in global markets following ongoing banking woes worldwide. The Straits Times Index fell 0.32 per cent in…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Global executive search industry grew 17b euros between 2012 and 2021; Impact of tech layoffs and current economic climate on supply of available talent; Demand for headhunting services amid rising rates and collapse of Silicon Valley Bank; Whether the recent US banking crisis would push workers to move to seemingly harder to fail financial services firms and impact on executive search players; Trends in the global executive search industry
The Great Resignation is a term that we’ve heard a lot over the past year. The term, which was coined in May 2021, described the phenomenon where workers quit…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Are fans to blame for football's increasing influence?
Where do we draw the line between football and politics? Are us fans to blame for football's increasing influence? European football writer, Kaustubh Panday…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: How can greater diversity and inclusion in the workplace benefit businesses?
Despite national conversations about gender diversity in tech, numbers are showing that women are still underrepresented, underpaid, and often discriminated…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWashington Report: Ex-US President Donald Trump could be charged any day. What happens next?
Former US President Donald Trump could be charged in New York as soon as this week for allegedly covering up hush money payments to a porn star during his 2016…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Saudi in the spotlight
Saudi Arabia is in the spotlight on this episode, with Lewis Hamilton indicating his unease over return to the country for the Jeddah Grand Prix - after the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Singapore Stock Market Wrap; Impact of Singapore key exports contraction on STI; MAS on trio of local banks’ exposure to Credit Suisse; Thai Beverage on plans to list or sell spirits business; SIAS on Boustead Singapore’s bid to acquire Boustead Projects; Major US banks to inject US$30b into First Republic Bank; Indian startups’ exposure to SVB
Singapore stocks opened higher today, tracking solid gains in global markets following several major developments in the banking sector worldwide. Back home…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongYour Health: Understanding the most common form of leukaemia in adults
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) is the most common type of leukaemia for adults in Singapore, especially among those 65 years old and above. However, despite it…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: What's new in the Singapore edition of the Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
The internationally renowned 360-degree digital immersive art experience, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, made its Southeast Asian debut at the Resorts…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: From lab coats to CEO of global biotech - Paving the way for disruption in Asia’s oncology drugs space’
The biotechnology scene in Asia is rapidly growing and has become a major player in the biotech industry globally. And in recent years, Singapore has also…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWeekly Wrap Up: Grab introduces new safety feature, possible implications
Grab Singapore has introduced a feature on its app that allows passengers and the driver to record audio for safety purposes. But how would such a feature help…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: All about Bubble Tea with Gong Cha Global’s Founder; Southeast Asia spent US$3.7 billion on bubble tea and similar “new tea” drinks in 2021; Gong Cha’s presence in Singapore; On competing in a saturated market and product differentiation; China’s bubble tea market to double that of coffee; Gong Cha’s Global Franchisee Convention; Expansion across the Americas and future plans
At this time of the day we want to ask the question - what’s for - not dinner, but what’s for tea break! How about bubble tea? Speaking of bubble tea - here’s…