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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 JeongMarket View: Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady despite hawkish split; Asian shares down, oil up as investors mull geopolitical maelstrom in the Middle East; Meta reportedly preparing to unwind acquisition of Manus after China blocks deal; Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust to watch
Singapore shares dipped today, in line with regional markets. The Straits Times Index was 0.03% below the flatline at 4,891.12 points at 2.35pm Singapore time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: With the SPL finish line in sight, the Sailors close in on the title; Plus, who deserves individual recognition the season?
The finish line is in sight for the Singapore Premier League, with the Sailors moving another step closer to defend their crown. But could there yet be more…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Another attack on Trump? What the latest attempt says about political violence and political messaging
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump was swiftly evacuated from a hotel hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shots were fired…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: What’s behind the sudden reversal in precious metals after Q1 peaks?
According to J. Rotbart & Co.’s Exclusive Precious Metals Report for Q1 2026, the quarter was defined by record price peaks followed by a sharp March…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: Would you use a car toilet… or spend $2.3m on a World Cup ticket?
On What's Trending Hongbin and Nadiah Koh dive into two of the most unbelievable stories making waves right now. First up, a Chinese carmaker has reportedly…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Investors mull stalled peace talks on Middle East war; Nikkei hits record high on earnings; Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Apple – US big tech earnings to watch this week; Central bank decisions from Fed, ECB, BoJ, BoE in focus; Keppel, Addvalue Technologies to watch
Singapore shares slid today even as most Asian markets traded higher. The Straits Times Index was down 0.65% at 4,890.76 points at 2.51pm Singapore time, with…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: How is Elite UK Reit making itself more appealing to the investing community? Its CEO tells us more.
We’ll revisit the real estate sector today by looking at a REIT that is solely focused on the UK market. Founded in 2020 and listed on the Singapore…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: Would you $30,000 for a wedding cake and trust a viral aluminum foil door hack?
How much would you spend on a wedding cake? One pastry chef is charging upwards of US$23,000 for a single creation, crafting massive, show-stopping cakes for…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Malacca Strait levy talk - Could it ever actually happen?
A recent remark by Indonesia’s Finance Minister, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has sparked debate after he suggested the possibility of a levy on ships passing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why US buyers are returning to Japan stocks
US investors are heading back into Japan, but this isn’t just a simple “risk-on” rebound. After months of global uncertainty that pushed…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Asian markets mixed as investors mull extension of ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel for three weeks; Fed, ECB, BoJ, BoE rate decisions due next week; Meta, Microsoft plan cuts, buyouts that may affect 23,000 jobs; S-Reit earnings in focus; ST Engineering, Sheng Siong, CapitaLand Investment to watch
Singapore shares slid today as markets in Asia traded in both positive and negative territories. The Straits Times Index was down 0.7% at 4,909.28 points at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: 72% say hawker culture is under threat from energy shocks, but can Singapore save it?
Singapore’s hawker centres have long been seen as the city’s great equalizer, where a $5 meal still delivers comfort and cultural identity in one…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: Drake hid his upcoming album in ice... Also, would you be okay if AI replaced your favorite actors?
Would you be okay with AI using your face to create content without you? A major Chinese streaming platform is facing backlash over its new AI actor…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: What does AI mean for cash-flow durability in private credit portfolios?
Private credit investing is entering a new phase as artificial intelligence reshapes industry dynamics and challenges traditional assumptions around risk and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: S&P 500, Nasdaq closed at new record highs, earnings from GE Vernova, Boeing and Tesla in focus; Asian shares retreated from record highs as investors took profit; Japan’s Nikkei crosses key 60,000 level for the first time; Intel lands Tesla as first major customer for 14A chip technology; Keppel, City Developments Limited to watch
Singapore shares slid today, tracking movements seen in the region. The Straits Times Index fell 1.08% to 4,948.92 points at 11.42am Singapore time, with a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Peace… or pause? US extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely with no deal in sight
The United States has once again pressed pause on the conflict. Just as the ceasefire with Iran was approaching its expiry, US President Donald Trump moved to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why more dual-income, no-kids households are turning to private property
Singapore’s private housing market is hitting new highs, but the buyers driving this surge might surprise you. Demand remains resilient, fuelled in part…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Japan pays singles $125 to date… and China workers get paid rain leave?
What if you got paid to look for love… and paid to stay home when it rains? On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Trump extends Iran ceasefire, Asian markets traded mixed; Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing; Meta reportedly said to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training; SpaceX has deal for right to acquire Cursor for US$60 billion; DFI Retail Group, Hong Leong Asia to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as most Asian markets struggled for direction. The Straits Times Index fell 0.34% to 4,997.69 points at 2.57pm Singapore time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Hiring freezes, benefit cuts, how far will Singapore firms go as energy costs bite?
Rising energy costs linked to the Iran conflict are no longer just a distant headline, they’re hitting businesses in Singapore where it hurts most: the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: A high-paying but dangerous job… and who lost an $8 million ring at Coachella?
Would you take on a dangerous job for big money? One woman in China is doing exactly that, managing over 60,000 venomous snakes and earning six figures a year…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is Singapore ready to become Asia’s precious metals trading hub?
Singapore is stepping up its ambitions to become a global hub for precious metals trading, with efforts to enhance market infrastructure, improve price…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Asian stocks gain on hopes of new round of US-Iran talks; Apple names John Ternus as next CEO; Hello Kitty creator Sanrio to make Nintendo Switch 2 party game; China’s youth jobless rate rises to 16.9% in March; Keppel Reit, Seatrium to watch
Singapore shares nudged higher today, tracking movements seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.08% at 5,008.16 points at 2.55pm Singapore time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Did Washington undermine its own ceasefire with Iran through the cargo ship seizure?
The United States has seized an Iranian cargo ship in the middle of a fragile ceasefire, raising fresh doubts over whether tensions with Tehran are already…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: How are Asia’s private wealth portfolios being reshaped right now?
After years of “sit tight and stay defensive,” investors are now facing a very different question, not whether to take risk, but where it actually…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: Should customers pay for ‘oil & gas surcharge’ at hawker stalls… and why do we want robots to outrun humans in marathons?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah dive into a 20-cent ‘gas and oil surcharge’ at a Joo Koon Thai stall that has sparked debate in…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Oil rises 5% on renewed tensions in the Middle East after US seizes Iranian ship, Asian market reaction; iQIYI goes all-in on AI content in big overhaul; Singapore urges banks to fix security gaps amid concerns over Anthropic’s Mythos AI; S-Reit earnings, reports from 3M, GE Aerospace, Boeing in focus this week; Wilmar International, Koh Brothers Eco Engineering to watch
Singapore shares were little moved today as investors mull renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Straits Times Index hovered 0.09% above the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Netflix shares fall on downbeat forecast, departure of co-founder; Apple’s iPhone shipments in China surge 20% in Q1 per data; Asian stocks down but oil prices below US$100 on peace deal hopes; Singapore’s key exports up 15.3% in March, exceeding forecasts; OpenAI reportedly set to spend more than US$20 billion on Cerebras chips; Yangzijiang Maritime to watch
Singapore shares dipped today in line with movements seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was down 0.23% at 4,996.10 points at 3.27pm Singapore time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is cash king again amid geopolitical shock?
Geopolitical tensions in Iran are shaking markets once again, sending oil soaring and investors scrambling. But instead of rushing into gold, many are heading…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Caning, suspensions... Singapore schools get tougher on bullying, but will it make a difference?
Singapore’s schools are set for a major shake-up in how they deal with bullying. By 2027, all schools will adopt standardized disciplinary measures…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's Trending: Would you study BBQ in university? Also… why are people smuggling ants?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into a university in Yueyang that’s training the next generation of grill masters. It might…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Can autonomous shuttles turn Singapore into a 24-hour city?
Singapore’s push toward autonomous transport is picking up pace, with self-driving shuttles entering public trials and plans for rapid expansion across…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why investors are turning to boutique wealth managers
From family offices to boutique advisory firms, the world of wealth management is shifting fast. Consolidation is on the rise, clients are demanding advice…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: No grooming allowed on MRTs in Singapore? Plus, SBTI... the viral test millions are taking to get roasted
Move over MBTI. On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into China’s viral SBTI, a chaotic, meme-fueled personality quiz that…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Most Asia markets advance on peace deal hopes; Strong quarterly earnings from Bank of America, Morgan Stanley in focus; China’s economy rebounds in Q1 but Iran war darkens 2026 outlook; TSMC’s profit surges 58% on AI-driven chip demand; Olam Group, Keppel DC Reit to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as investors’ focus turned to global earnings due for the week. The Straits Times Index was down 0.13% at 5,014.72 points…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Why gold isn’t rising in a time of crisis
When tensions rise, gold usually shines. But this time… not quite. With the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz pushing oil prices sharply higher…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: Is it fair for restaurants to charge for ‘outside drinks’...and are these new bunk beds on planes for economy passengers?
A $2 charge for children drinking plain water has sparked an intense debate in Singapore. After a family was billed under a no-outside-drinks policy, a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Are you overqualified for your job? 1 in 5 workers are
Nearly one in five Singapore workers is overqualified for their jobs, but most aren’t stuck there by accident. New data from MOM shows 19.4% of resident…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Asian stocks track US rally on Iran peace push; Analysts cite construction, defence among sectors to watch in Singapore amid geopolitical tensions; China’s growth seen rebounding in early 2026; JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup’s earnings in focus on Wall Street; F&N, Yangzijiang Maritime to watch
Singapore shares inched higher today, tracking gains seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.2% at 5,017.73 points at 2.25pm Singapore time, with…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Which emerging markets are most exposed to oil volatility?
Oil prices are reacting fast to renewed tensions in the Gulf, but the bigger question for investors is what happens if this isn’t just a short shock…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Can a stronger Sing Dollar help ease the cost of living pressures from the Iran conflict?
Singapore’s central bank on April 14 tightened its monetary policy stance for the first time since 2022 to allow for a stronger currency in the face of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: Lego-style Iran war memes target Trump… and people pay $1,000 to read with strangers
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the strange new world of AI-generated “slopaganda”, where bright, toy-like…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Asian stocks up on US-Iran deal hopes even as Hormuz blockade took effect; Singapore tightens monetary policy for first time since 2022, GDP up 4.6% in Q1, missing forecasts; Goldman Sachs’ results and expectations for latest corporate earnings season; CATL reportedly considering up to US$5 billion share sale in Hong Kong; Oiltek International, Koh Brothers Eco Engineering, Koh Brothers
Singapore shares registered gains today as investors mull a move by the country’s central bank to tighten monetary policy settings for the first time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Last-minute mayhem in the Singapore Premier League; Kai Whitmore edges a step closer to representing the Lions
Late but great, that's the theme of Sports Minutes today as we discuss and dissect a flurry of stoppage time winners in the Singapore Premiere League weekend…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Why is Trump issuing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that he says he wants reopened?
Following the breakdown of rare high-level talks between Washington and Tehran, US President Donald Trump has unveiled a significant escalation: a naval…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Is $100 Oil just the beginning?
Markets are being jolted after the US moved to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent and WTI sharply higher following failed talks between Washington…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: Has Coachella become a money trap… and why has this ‘Belieber’ broken a Guinness World Record?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh look at how Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival went from a 1990s protest-era experiment to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: How would a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz work?; Oil prices jump above US$100; Gold tumbles amid rising inflationary risks; Singapore may tighten monetary policy as oil shock lifts prices; Katrina Group, CapitaLand Investment to watch
Singapore shares slid today after no agreement was reached between the US and Iran in peace talks held over the weekend. The Straits Times Index was down 0.21%…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: What are the key opportunities and barriers of growth for biofuel providers? CEO of Hong Kong-based EcoCeres spills the beans.
Today we turn our attention to look at renewable energy as companies around the world look to decarbonise and reduce their consumption of traditional fossil…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Is Singapore’s 13% fare subsidy enough to stabilize school and care transport services?
Singapore is introducing a three-month, 13% fare revenue support scheme to stabilise school bus and care transport operators amid rising fuel costs driven by…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: How should HNWIs invest to sustain retirement in a high-cost environment?
HNWIs in Singapore are increasingly questioning whether their wealth is sufficient to sustain retirement in a high-cost environment. Rising living expenses…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: Did Artemis II’s commander manifest his dream to the Moon? And would you go to Singapore’s first cake rave?
Have you ever had a dream so real, it actually came true? Well, a NASA astronaut’s old tweet about orbiting the Moon has gone viral, and years after he…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Asian stocks ticked up early on but gains capped as traders questioned the durability of US-Iran ceasefire; China’s factories jolt back to inflation on Iran war price shock; South Korea holds rates steady; Fast Retailing’s shares hit record after boosting profit outlook; SGX, CDL to watch
Singapore shares nudged higher today as investors continued to monitor the situation in the Middle East and mull upcoming US-Iran talks to be held over the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go from Jakarta — What should we know about the 13 AI-powered product features announced at GrabX 2026?
Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian reports from Jakarta, Indonesia in this “On the Go” special episode of Under the Radar, as…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Can ‘less marketing’ curb blind box addiction in Singapore?
Blind boxes: adorable, collectible… and unexpectedly addictive. What began as a niche hobby for toy enthusiasts has exploded into a mainstream…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWealth Tracker: Do colored gemstones offer better long-term value and returns than diamonds?
Jewelry is increasingly being repositioned from a luxury purchase to a tangible store of value, as wealthy investors seek alternatives amid market volatility…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat’s Trending: Are K-pop idols leaving their groups for the better? Also, would you pay $700K for a sake brewed in space?
A recent wave of departures, from Enhypen’s Heeseung to NCT’s Mark and Ten, has fans questioning what’s next for the industry, and whether…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Has oil’s biggest drop in 6 years marked a turning point for equities?
Markets are flashing red across the board with Singapore slips 0.4% to 4,977, mirroring broader weakness across Asia and US futures. With sentiment turning…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: St Andrew’s rejoice after B Division final win secures redemption against ACS(I)
St Andrew’s Secondary School are the B Division rugby champions...at last. On Sports Minutes, captain Joshua Kee and out-centre Wesley Choo relive their…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Big Story: Trump, Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire. But is lasting peace possible?
US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran—a tense, last-minute pause in a conflict that has already rattled the…