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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 JeongCompanies in Singapore at risk of losing talent as workforce exhaustion slip from risk radar
Companies in Singapore are at risk of losing talent as mental health and workforce exhaustion slip from risk radar. This is according to People Risk: Resetting…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: How to start saving effortlessly with gold?
Gold is traditionally the hedge against inflation. As a result, in times of either a crisis or inflation, many investors turn to gold to protect their…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSingapore’s rental market heats up - Are high prices here to stay?
The rise of rental prices in Singapore has been on a streak. HDB rents are on a 2-year rising streak since the Covid-19 pandemic started while condo rents are…
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ST: The Big Story, 16 Aug - Teachers to get pay increase of between 5% and 10% from Oct 1
More than 35,000 teachers will get a pay hike of between 5 per cent and 10 per cent from Oct 1 as part of efforts to attract and retain talent. The pay…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Identifying alternative protein companies to invest in
Food sustainability and alternative protein companies have gained increased attention from investors these days as the world races to find ways to feed a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn the Spotlight: What to expect in Serbia and Kosovo talks over tensions
In the Spotlight, the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo will meet in Brussels on Aug. 18 to discuss a flare-up of tensions between the neighbouring western Balkan…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSelf-medicating for Covid-19 fueling over-the-counter medicine shortage
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: What should investors in the US and Europe look out for this week?
It's going to be a heavy week for markets in the US and Europe. For one thing, investors in the US are looking to the FOMC's minutes for its July meeting for…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongData upturning marketing: How to bridge the gap between new-age & old-world marketing
As technology continues to evolve with full force, how will the future of marketing after Covid-19 shift? Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke…
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ST: The Big Story, Aug 15 - Reaction to retail staff's 8.4-8.5% annual pay increases over next 3 years
Local retail workers are set to get salary increases of 8.4 per cent to 8.5 per cent annually over the next three years under a proposed wage ladder to boost…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe outlook for the cruise industry post-pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic was a disaster for the cruise ship industry. Images of “plague ships” with stranded passengers and crew, many ill with the virus…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Working capital of the S&P 1500 companies returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, but what does it mean for firms' performance for this year?
According to a recent report by J.P. Morgan, the working capital of the S&P 1500 companies returned in 2021 to levels prior to the COVID-19 outbreak led by a…
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ST: The Big Story, 12 Aug - Couple linked to $32m luxury goods scam faced death threats
The couple allegedly involved in a luxury goods scam, related to undelivered items worth $32 million, were hauled to court on Friday afternoon (Aug 12). Pi…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe impact of tech and inflation on the MICE industry post-pandemic
As countries move towards Covid-19 endemicity, participation for in-person MICE and business events is expected to grow and hit pre-pandemic levels in the next…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRethinking the way we produce clothes to decarbonize apparel manufacturing
Have you wondered about the environmental cost of a pair of your favourite pair of jeans? In fact, how we make and buy clothes is hurting the planet. In The…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: How should we read into the latest US CPI data, and how will the Federal Reserve move interest rates in September?
The US consumer price index for July came in at 8.5%, better than the 8.7% expected last night. This, contradicting an earlier report indicating that the US…
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ST: The Big Story, 11 Aug - Number of homeless people in Singapore fell during pandemic
The number of homeless people in Singapore fell slightly in 2021 despite the Covid-19 pandemic leading to homelessness spiking in many countries as…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe potential and perils of quantum technology in Singapore
Singapore is progressing in terms of developing its quantum safe communication technology, to counter the threat of quantum computing. In Tech Talk, Prime…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCustomer happiness is key to revenue growth, but are brands making them happy?
A Happiness Report by Oracle has revealed that only 1 out of 5 brands have done enough to deliver happiness to the local buyers. It found that brands that can…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Opportunities in infrastructure investments
Infrastructure investments have gained increased attention as broader equities weaken in 2022 due to inflation, rising interest rates, global supply chain…
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ST: The Big Story, 10 August - A new virus has emerged in China and infected 35 people there
A new virus, which can be transmitted to humans from animals, has infected 35 people in Shandong and Henan provinces. That’s according to a study by scientists…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongShould you be asking for a pay raise amid rising inflation?
Globally, the cost of living is rising rapidly in many parts of the world amid high global inflation, and this follows two years of pandemic-related disruption…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUpdate on world events - Kenya’s Presidential election and Taiwan versus China’s tension
Kenya will enter presidential elections tomorrow, the tension between China and Taiwan due to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit is still on the heat. What…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: What are the overlooked areas in the EV market and why is a Singapore-based startup making electric tuktuks in Cambodia?
When it comes to electric vehicles, many might think along the lines of NIO, BYD and Tesla. Basically, sedan and passenger cars sold at high prices. But did…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy is climate finance an urgent issue and how can private companies address this challenge?
Climate change continues to be a growing phenomenon in Asia. One of the key challenges for cities to meet their climate goals is the availability of finance…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMore mid-career workers from other industry switch to jobs in coding market
It is never easy to change one’s career, especially after investing thousands of dollars in university fees to acquire the relevant degree. But that was what…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: What are the economic consequences of heightened US-China tensions in the longer term?
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan sent global markets down earlier this week on fears of further geopolitical tensions between the US and China…
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ST: The Big Story, 5 Aug - Vaccinated people who were infected this year less likely to develop long Covid
Vaccinated persons in Singapore who had Covid-19 during this recent Omicron wave or the one earlier in the year are much less likely to develop long Covid…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongAddressing the shortage of nurses in Singapore
The proportion of nurses in public hospitals who resigned reached a five-year high last year, with 7.4 per cent of local nurses leaving their jobs. The…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMaking smart living accessible as more Singaporeans adopt smart solutions
Since the start of Covid-19 pandemic, smart device usage has been on an increase. In fact, they are believed to be indispensable tools for making daily life…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongTo what extent has consumer behaviour changed due to record-high inflation?
Singapore's core inflation hit its highest level in June, after the rate breached its 4 percent handle since 2008. With uncertain growth of income and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Is this the time to buy into emerging market debt?
Emerging market bonds have been hit by their worst losses of the past decade amid looming rate hikes and the threat of a global recession. Just look at the…
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ST: The Big Story, 4 Aug - China calls current and future action "necessary countermeasures"
The fallout continues from US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's short but controversial trip to Taiwan. Earlier today (Aug 4) China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongKey technologies to promote Singapore’s green ambitions
In 2021, Singapore unveiled its Green Plan 2030, which the government described as a "whole-of-nation movement to advance Singapore's national agenda on…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Which companies are venture capitalists in Southeast Asia putting their money into now?
The private equity scene in Southeast Asia has rebounded from the lows of 2020 to post record growth in deal count last year. The area led growth in the APAC…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSalary Transparency: What are the pros and cons?
A survey has found that the Gen Z workforce is pretty open about sharing their salaries with their peers. Some big companies overseas have also embraced salary…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongAnalyzing the fallout from US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan
After much speculation, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan on Tuesday night, defying Beijing’s threats of retaliation over the visit and raising…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongHalf of cyber security professionals in Singapore are working more hours than ever
As cyber-criminals are getting more sophisticated, companies are putting effort to guard themselves against such threats. However, shortage of manpower in the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat is the significance and impact of the highly-anticipated Ethereum Merge?
Finally, after many months of waiting, the Ethereum Merge, the highly anticipated event in the cryptocurrency space this year, is slated to take place mid…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: What is the growth outlook for Asia in the rest of this year?
Investors are digesting a number of key macroeconomic developments in Asia. For one thing, China's factory activity expanded at a slower pace in June, with the…
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ST: The Big Story, 2 August - Measures will be implemented to ensure workplace safety for all employees
Workplace fatalities have been on the rise with 31 so far this year, the most over the same period since 2016. Senior Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongHybrid work actually increases our carbon footprint. How can we tackle it?
It is estimated that the carbon emitted from remote working in the first year of Covid-19 pandemic equals 3 trillion plastic straws. This figure only…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat is the significance of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Asia?
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi kicks off her tour of Asia this week, with a controversial stop in Taiwan. How will China react? What are the implications? Prime…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Have wages caught up with inflation in Singapore, and how should people here manage their money in the meantime?
Last week, we saw Singapore’s core inflation hitting 4.4 per cent in June - the highest level since the global financial crisis. But have wages caught up with…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat next, if Singapore's Covid-19 wave subsides further
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongHow should organizations act in a ransomware attack & avoid becoming the next victim?
Ransom attacks have been rising in Singapore for the past few years. There is a 133% increase in Singapore-based companies being mentioned on leak sites with…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongA hole-in-wall coffee pickup station that has gone viral
A new home-based coffee place, serving customers through a little window of a flat, is barely one month old but has gone viral. What is the motivation behind…
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ST: The Big Story, 29 July - With the current inflation rate, rise in wages are unavoidable
In an exclusive interview with The Big Story’s Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said higher wages are inevitable amid…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat to expect from local suburban malls after the plan of making JCube as a mixed-use complex
Clarke Quay is expected to recover S$62 million lost in the later of this year with the current vibrant nightlife, and even daytime life. At the same time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongHow can organisations adopt a proactive approach to their supply chain operations?
It is undeniable that Covid-19 places a heavy burden on the global supply chain. So far, strategies brought up by operators are only able to tackle part of the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat is the possible outlook for the financial sector in the era of industry’s digital transformation?
More digital tools are being made to enhance the strength of the financial sector which is known to be part of the financial services’ transformation. What are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat should business owners focus on in the era of online fashion?
SHOPLINE, a platform helping companies build up their powerful retail experiences, provides merchants with solutions to customise their e-commerce websites…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: What are some market trends and trading behaviour of retail investors, and how have they reacted to the US Federal Reserve's rate hike?
Digital brokerage and wealth management platform Moomoo Financial has released a white paper that looks into key market trends and trading behaviour of retail…
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ST: The Big Story, 28 July - GlaxoSmithKline’s ex-employee is suing the company for retrenchment
A GlaxoSmithKline employee, who was retrenched on grounds of redundancy, is suing the pharmaceutical company for about $1.35 million, arguing he was not…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWill “buy now, pay later” be a smart scheme of financial management or a blind spot of the lender?
“Buy now, pay later” - a payment scheme that allows consumers to purchase goods over time with interest-free instalments, has become increasingly popular. With…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: What is the outlook for S-Reits for the rest of this year?
Most of Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts or S-Reits are scheduled to announce their latest quarterly results for the period ended June over the…
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ST: The Big Story, 27 July - Zafrul Aziz, Malaysia’s Finance Minister, will be a treasurer of Selangor Barisan Nasional
Malaysia’s Finance Minister Zafrul Aziz will be appointed treasurer of Selangor Barisan Nasional at a ceremony graced by the Umno-led coalition’s top state…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMore women creating their own opportunities through entrepreneurship
New LinkedIn data has shown that more women are creating their own opportunities through entrepreneurship. On Career 360, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Bharati…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat more needs to be done to safeguard the customers from digital banking scams?
1 out of 2 phishing scams in Singapore in April this year is finance-related, in fact, it is 51.6% to be exact.Authorities said more measures are needed to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: A quick lookahead into a week packed with earning reports and economic data releases
It’s going to be an extremely busy week for investors particularly those in the US. For one thing, US Federal Reserve officials are set to meet later today and…