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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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ST: The Big Story, 27 Sep - 33,435 granted Singapore permanent residency in 2021, highest in 12 years
The number of permanent residency issued in Singapore last year was the highest in a decade.This was revealed in the Government's annual Population in Brief…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Why is Temasek coming up with this startup to provide digital transformation solutions for portfolio companies and government agencies?
Digital transformation is on our agenda today. On that note, did you know that Temasek has partnered with infotech company UST to set up a startup that…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: What is the impact of the British pound's historic decline?
In the Spotlight on Prime Time this week, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Rob Hugh-Jones, Editor at the BBC in London, on several global news making headlines this…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongDigital Deflation: Investing in Technology to Combat Long-Term Inflation
Singapore’s inflation has hit the highest level in 14 years, while Japan’s inflation trend measures have just reached a record high. As businesses watch…
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ST: The Big Story, 26 Sep - British pound hits all-time low against the Singapore Dollar
The British pound tumbled to a record low yesterday, prompting speculation of an emergency response from the Bank of England. In The Straits Times’ The Big…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Singapore Business Federation's new MAP initiative on sustainability - How would this help firms with their top and bottom lines?
Business transformation is on our agenda this week, and we start off by looking at how trade associations and chambers are helping firms in Singapore transform…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongHousing in Singapore: Is affordability for next generation under threat?
Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: What goes behind lighting up the F1 Singapore Grand Prix?
From replacing fossil fuels with more sustainable alternatives to going electric where possible, it seems like the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix is kicking…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongHP and SIM equipping Singapore with sustainable manufacturing capabilities
Sustainable manufacturing is not just about net zero. How can businesses support their long-term sustainability goals? The manufacturing sector will get more…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Coffee and KopiTech - How much money is in the pool?
We’re going to be talking all about your cup of coffee or tea today! Traditionally, coffee's hand brewed by coffee brewers or baristas, but some enterprising…
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ST: The Big Story - Two more popular destinations added for holidaymakers
Two popular travel destinations, Japan and Hong Kong are both easing their border restrictions. Japan will allow independent travellers, and will remove the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Clues from the FOMC's meeting, effectiveness of the 75 basis point hike by the US Fed
It’s been a busy week for central banks, and of course a week filled with anxiety for us investors. For one thing, the Fed has raised interest rates by yet…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: CBDCs vs Cryptocurrencies, what is the difference?
A tracker has revealed that “10 countries have fully launched a digital currency, with China’s pilot set to expand in 2023.” But last month, Japan’s central…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat's the endgame for Putin’s war? - Takeaways from the UN General Assembly
The busiest diplomatic week of the year is underway as world leaders gather this week in New York to address the 77th session of the United Nations General…
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ST: The Big Story - How will US Fed latest big rate hike affect you?
The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark rate to the highest level in 14 years in an attempt to crush surging inflation. In The Straits Times’ The Big…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Private equity real estate assets as an alternative investment option
As global financial markets continue to take a beating, some investors are looking for alternative investments to shore themselves against a potential…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: How to address Quiet Quitting among multi-generational workforces?
The trend of employees choosing to not go above and beyond their jobs in ways that include refusing to answer emails during evenings or weekends, or skipping…
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Empowering homegrown tech talent for the future economy
As employees and jobseekers continue to pick up digital competencies to remain agile and relevant in the increasingly digital world, what are the right skills…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: What is central banks' role in driving and supporting innovation with a focus on CBDCs?
Even after the crypto markets crashed this year, there are still a number of people who believe there’s a future for digital assets and blockchain technology…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: The ins and the outs of the Kpop business
We're going to be talking all about K-POP today. Earlier this month, a company called Contents Technologies launched a new exchange traded fund focused on…
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ST: The Big Story, 20 Sep - Cross Island Line phase 2 to open by 2032 with 6 MRT stations, from Turf City to Jurong Lake District
Phase two of the Cross Island MRT line will comprise six stations from Turf City to Jurong Lake District. CRL phase two is slated to open by 2032, with…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongHow can investors prepare their portfolios for a recession?
How can investors prepare their portfolios for a recession? Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish speaks with William Lim, Financial Services Manager, PhillipCapital…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: The world bids its final farewell to the Queen
After days of lying-in-state, the body of the late Queen Elizabeth II has started its final journey on Monday, as part of a grand state funeral. Life will come…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat Formula One's return means for fans, businesses and Singapore's economy
Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongOutlook for Singapore's labour market as MOM warns of uncertainty ahead
Employment in the second quarter of this year has recovered to near pre-pandemic levels, but the Ministry of Manpower has warned of uncertainty ahead. Resident…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: How should we improve the resilience of our portfolios amid a flurry of central bank action this week?
Central bank action continues to dominate the headlines this week with the US Federal Reserve set to announce its rate decision midweek, and the Bank of Japan…
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ST: The Big Story - US-China tensions escalates following Biden's latest remarks
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mao Ning, has urged the US to “fully understand the extremely important and highly sensitive nature of the Taiwan question…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Fed's rate hike expectation after red-hot CPI data, China keeping rates unchanged, Impact of rate decisions on Singapore's economy and stock market
Global equity markets have been rather volatile mid-week after stronger-than-expected US inflation data triggered fears of more aggressive rate hikes by the US…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat is the outlook of the gaming industry in Singapore?
The gaming market here is expected to be worth US$138 million by 2024, and the Singapore Tourism Board has even taken notice of this growth as it implements a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy Asia Pacific's ESG Agenda Must Pursue Responsible Tax Strategies
Amid increased stakeholder pressure on environmental, social and governance factors, tax transparency is now a major consideration for businesses striving to…
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ST: The Big Story, 16 Sep - Roger Federer's retirement - will it pave way for new generation of tennis talent?
One of the most legendary careers in sports is coming to an end as tennis icon Roger Federer announced he will retire after the Layver Cup in London. In a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Ethereum Merge has completed, so what is next for investors?
It’s been called a game changer for the entire crypto sector. Crypto's most important commercial highway, Ethereum, just got repaved. The blockchain network…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongHow can organizations stay one step ahead of malicious threat actors?
In today’s increasingly digitalized world, organisations are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify and mitigate…
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ST: The Big Story, 15 Sep - 22-year-old gets life term, caning for stabbing jogger in 'senseless' killing
A 22-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane after he pleaded guilty to a charge of murder in what prosecutors said was a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: The space business and market for debris removal in the low-earth orbit
Up in the Low Earth Orbit, anywhere between 160 and 1,000km above ground, is where about 4,500 satellites operate for geo-imaging and telecommunications…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat to expect from the Xi-Putin summit in Uzbekistan?
The 22nd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is likely to be overshadowed by the Xi-Putin face-to-face…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCritical factors to be considered for the cryptocurrency and blockchain landscape in Singapore
Companies such as Starbucks, KFC and Tesla seem to have accepted and introduced cryptocurrency as a payment method. For proponents, this means it can be a new…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Conversation with one of the VCs behind GoTo, Eezee and Financial Provider Fazz
We take a break from macroeconomic analysis today to look at venture capital investments today. Insignia Venture has invested in a number of startups including…
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ST: The Big Story, 14 Sep - FAS president Lim Kia Tong dies aged 70
Football Association of Singapore president Lim Kia Tong died on Wednesday. He was 70. Lim is believed to have suffered a heart attack. He was found collapsed…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSingapore’s CFOs are most primed globally to lead ESG initiatives
Sustainability has been a key concern of Chief Financial Officers for quite a while. However, burdens from the costs and regulations of sustainability is…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US dollar strength and implications on emerging markets, Euro's strength on the bloc's cost of living crisis and Japanese Yen weakness
Currency news take the center stage today, as we break down key movements in major currencies, including the US dollar. We're also keeping our eyes on Europe…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat is the "Quiet Quitting" phenomenon and why is it trending?
The Great Resignation, which saw droves of workers leave their jobs or switch careers, may still be going strong — but another new workplace phenomenon is…
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ST: The Big Story, 13 Sep - Case wants stronger protection for passengers bumped off overbooked trips
The Consumers Association of Singapore wants stronger protection for passengers bumped off overbooked trips. This comes after more than 100 customers were…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongAs red hot rents increase, is co-living a good housing alternative now?
Soaring property prices and record rental fees have forced many Singaporeans to look for other housing options. As a result, co-living has become quite a…
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ST The Big Story: Robust debate in Parliament over new scheme to woo foreign talent
There was a robust debate in Parliament (Monday) over the new scheme to woo top foreign talent. Sixteen MPs had filed questions on the new ONE Pass, asking…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe UK in the second week of mourning Queen Elizabeth II’s passing
Queen Elizabeth’s coffin left Balmoral yesterday heading to capital Edinburgh, Scotland before her state funeral on Monday 19 September. In the Spotlight on…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRobust debate in Parliament over new scheme to woo top foreign talent
Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSG Extra: MOM will carefully vet through ONE Pass applications to avoid abuse
The Overseas Networks and Expertise (One) Pass has had Singapore talking ever since it was announced by Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng on Aug 29. In…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: A glimmer of hope for European economies and markets?
We ended the previous week on a rather sad note, with the UK mourning the death of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch of seven decades. But there has been some…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy are some HDB upgraders ditching private homes?
Private property cooled in the first half of 2022 after the property curbs and higher mortgage rates started from Dec 16 last year. HDB upgraders are also…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongTokenomics: How to participate in DeFi safely and sustainably?
The goal of tokenomic analysis is to understand the potential value of a DeFi or Decentralised Finance project. With authorities contemplating imposing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US market outlook, Temasek's recent US buys, ECB rate hike, Energy stocks and the Singapore banking sector
Stock markets in the US, Europe and Singapore are at the heart of the discussion today. In the US, the Beige Book showed the US economy grew slightly through…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWith the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, what's next for the UK?
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II shocked Asia earlier this morning. Her Majesty left peacefully in Scotland aged 96. Tributes have poured in from global…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongA digital HQ that promotes flexibility and employee retention
The guidelines to enhance flexible work are expected to be introduced by the Government in 2024 following a growing trend in Singapore. One of the top concerns…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSingapore slid to 2nd place in the Digital Agility Index 2022, what happened?
Singapore dropped to second place in the Digital Agility Index 2022, overtaken by Australia which showed the greatest progress in digital transformation…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Lombard Odier CIO's take on macroeconomic challenges, ECB rate hikes, growth prospects in China and more
The world’s economy is still facing many headwinds and none of them are out of the way yet. While countries have been firing up coal plants and importing high…
Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong33 million-dollar HDB flats sold in August, is another wave of cooling measures on the cards?
HDB resale prices rose for the 26th straight month in August, with 33 million-dollar flats sold. Is the million-dollar resale flat a continuing trend and will…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWill you insure your smartphones and tech gadgets?
We basically want to insure things that we value as precious to us. So, will we go to the extent of insuring our smartphones or tech gadgets? In the Spotlight…
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ST The Big Story: How to drive to Malaysia if Touch 'n Go cards are sold out?
Motorists driving to Malaysia are having to jump through hoops to get a refund for unused balance in their Touch 'n Go highway toll cards, which are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Bursa Malaysia's push towards ESG, IPO pipeline for the year and more
Bursa Malaysia’s leadership team is in town this week and we posed some of our burning questions to their leadership team. On our list of questions - Bursa…