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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 JeongWill 'Buy Now, Pay Later' regulation turn the tide to banks?
A code of conduct for the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) industry will be launched in the second half of this year. BNPL transactions, where consumers make…
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ST: The Big Story, 19 May - Joseph Schooling calls for 'national dialogue' on expectations placed on athletes serving NS
Swimmer Joseph Schooling had called this week for a "national dialogue" on national service, highlighting the need to manage the expectations of athletes who…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongNavigating dispute resolution in the digital economy
With business increasingly taking place across borders, disputes inevitably arise and must be resolved in the jurisdiction where the parties are based or are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongClimate change and its impact on food security within ASEAN region
Impact of climate change on food production, quality and affordability is profound in Singapore. A report by Oxford Economics and Food Industry Asia shows that…
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ST: The Big Story, 18 May - Aviation witnesses a strong recovery
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia Journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke with Karamjit Kaur, News Editor and Willie Walsh, IATA Director-General…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Updates on plans coping with inflation
Food prices and housing costs are on the rise due to global inflation. According to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, there is an expectation that inflation…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSynergy’s solution to cope with disruptions from the pandemic
The learning curve of workers in the finance industry is becoming steeper. Plus, the pandemic has created more disruption which makes consumers re-assess their…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIncrease in green energy use and reactions from the related industries
It is expected that the global energy industry and market will shift to clean energy as its cost continues to decrease. Private and public sectors are urged to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Economy picture and possible recession risks in Asia
Non-oil exports cooled again in April, inflation and the prospect of more rate hikes, China's economic activity cooled sharply in April as well, adding to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEndemic with a new working normal for commercial real estate
While many industries have been on their return to the pre-pandemic time, commercial real estate (CRE) will likely be changed forever. On SGExtra, Prime…
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ST: The Big Story, 17 May - Japan to start welcoming tourists on package tours from 4 countries, including S'pore
Japan will welcome foreign tourists on package tours from this month as part of a trial to see how well travel agencies can "manage behaviour", the Japan…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Interest rate volatility and dollar strength curtail gold's performance in April
While gold is considered a hedge against inflation and a safe bet during economic and political turmoil, this isn’t being borne out today. We’ve…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSingapore struggles to get cabs as city reopens
The surcharge for taxi trips starting from Changi Airport will be raised by $3 from next Thursday (May 19) until June 30, in a move to increase the supply of…
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ST: The Big Story, 13 May - Toddler among 3 dead in Bedok North flat fire
Three people, including a three-year-old, have died in a fire that broke out in the living room of a flat in Bedok North on early Friday morning (May 13). In…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Do central bankers really know what they’re doing?
Do central bankers really know what they’re doing? US consumer prices in April jumped 8.3%, which was higher than expected and still running close to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongContent marketing: What is it and why is it so important for your business?
On Tech Talk, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish catch up with Brian Fernandez, Managing Director & Co-Founder of Biztech.asia on the latest…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIt ain’t always easypeasy: Meet the entrepreneur behind EasyParcel
In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Clarence Leong, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of EasyParcel about his…
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ST: The Big Story, 12 May - Surcharge for taxi rides from Changi Airport to be raised by $3 from May 19
The surcharge for taxi trips starting from Changi Airport will be raised by $3 from next Thursday until June 30, in a move to increase the supply of cabs for…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy sustainability matters in the fashion industry
Sustainability is arguably the biggest issue confronting fashion brands right now — no surprise considering the industry accounts for roughly 10% of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: China’s inflation in April heats up, tightening monetary policy, US CPI & stocks to watch
On Market View, Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish spoke with Terence Wong, CEO of Azure Capital about market movements this week, the situation in China where…
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ST: The Big Story, 11 May - Return to the office and how to deal with backstabbers, bad bosses and 'social rust'
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Assistant Video Olivia Quay spoke with journalist Amrita Kaur about tips on how to deal with the challenges of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongTalent attraction and retention in a post-pandemic world
Amid the tide of change in the past two years, one thing has remained the same, and that is the success of a company starts with its people. The launch of the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong4 in 5 Singapore respondents plan to invest more amid strong concerns over inflation and rising costs:
Endowus has published a three-part report, “Endowus Wealth Insights” on 28 Apr 2022. The report provides an update on the firm’s overall…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: 88 more Chinese firms face US delisting & what this means for investors
Just last week, the US Securities and Exchange Commission added 88 US-listed Chinese firms to an enlarged list of companies that could be forced to delist from…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWill new ABSD rule on living trusts impact private housing market?
In Powering Your Property, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Nicholas Mak, Head of Research & Consultancy, ERA Realty to find out if…
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ST: The Big Story, 10 May - What the Marcos' return to power means for the Philippines
After waiting for more than 30 years, Ferdinand Marcos Jr is finally set to become the Philippines' 17th president. By the early hours of Tuesday (May 10)…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat does Putin have planned on Russia’s Victory Day?
In The Spotlight, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Rob Hugh-Jones, Editor, BBC to find out more about the headlines he's watching in the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSG Extra with Zakir Hussain: Permanently banning cheating trainee lawyers from the Bar may be too harsh a penalty
On SGExtra, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Zakir Hussain, Singapore Editor at The Straits Times for a recap from Parliament., including…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: ASEAN medium-term investment positives
The ASEAN region, no doubt, has been affected by several external macro headwinds, including the Fed rate hikes, higher commodity prices, and supply chain…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongBuilding a renewable energy start-up: Inside one founder's journey
With global energy shortages and the urgency of climate action, the transition to clean energy is ramping up. There are many forms of renewable energy, from…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: China’s ‘zero tolerance’ tests growth and the renminbi
China’s zero-Covid policy is continuing to slow its economy and fuel anxiety. How sustainable is this policy amid state media reports that say the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongHow to get the most out of CPF retirement payouts?
Median Central Provident Fund payouts grew about 25 per cent from 2019 to 2021, on the back of higher incomes, stronger labour force participation and…
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ST: The Big Story, 6 May - 31st edition of the SEA Games is set to kick off on May 12
The 31st edition of the SEA Games is set to kick off in a week's time on May 12. As part of The Straits Times' coverage ahead of the biennial multi-sport…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongAccelerating action against climate change & Singapore's climate ambitions
The Singapore International Water Week and the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore made its physical return in April to tackle pressing and pertinent issues in the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongHow the eGovernment solution helped Mongolia save $23 million
In Tech Talk, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Bolor-Erdene Battsengel, State Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Development and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongPenfolds launches 2018 Superblend Imperial Duo for NFT wine auction
In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Kristy Keyte, Chief Marketing Officer, Penfolds to find out why this wine maker…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Fed rate hike, what’s next and how might external factors influence the path ahead?
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by half a percentage point, or 0.5%, the largest increase in more than two decades. This…
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ST: The Big Story, 5 May - CPF payouts increased by 25% from 2019 to 2021, set to keep growing for future cohorts
According to a trends report by the CPF Board, CPF monthly payouts have increased with each successive cohort and are set to keep going up for future cohorts…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongPrudential Poll on SME Owners & Employees: 9 in 10 employees want employers to provide medical benefits
On SGExtra, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Dennis Tan, CEO, Prudential to find out why medical benefits and digitalization are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: What to know as the Fed embarks on its biggest fight against inflation in years
The Federal Reserve is about to deliver its biggest punch yet in the fight against surging inflation. Policymakers are widely expected to raise interest rates…
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ST: The Big Story, 4 May - S'pore's Covid-19 situation 'best it has been' since start of pandemic, says expert
Singapore enjoyed its first long weekend since the authorities eased Covid-19 restrictions. The buzz of activities comes as daily cases here continue to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat is Europe's energy alternative as Russian gas is off the cards?
Russia halts gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria. The long-feared move marks a dramatic escalation of Moscow’s bid to weaken the collective resolve of…
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Forex Fridays: The Fed's Next Meeting, European Hawks, and Ringgit Softness
The month of April ended with markets bracing for the Federal Reserve's early May decision where many expect officials to enact an outsized 50 basis point rate…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRetrenchments hit 24-year record low in Q1 amid tight labour market
Singapore sees record low retrenchments and continued total employment growth in the first quarter of 2022 as economic recovery drives hiring demand. In…
Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong2022 calls for radical climate action from businesses
In The Spotlight, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Bharathi Jagdish spoke to Janda Campos, Group Director, Sustainability Engagement, Grundfos on the need for…
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ST: The Big Story, 29 Apr - Expect more mass Covid-19 tests and lockdowns in China
In a clear indication that China will not be loosening its tight Covid-19 restrictions any time soon, the National Health Commission said it will try to "run…
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ST: The Big Story, 28 Apr - Punishment for trainee lawyers who cheated in Bar exam 'not too lenient', says lawyer
A spokesman for the Attorney-General's Chambers says redacting the names of the 6 aspiring lawyers who had cheated in the 2020 Bar examination would cast a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongTablet market in Asia grows as pandemic leads to new demand surge
On Tech Talk, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke to Jennifer Kwan, senior market analyst for IDC's Asia/Pacific Client Devices Research Group…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Busy End to April for Singapore's Markets
The last days of April were busy ones for Singapore's markets. Apart from Keppel Offshore & Marine and Sembcorp Marine announcing plans to merge, Yangzhijiang…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMaking sustainable finance agenda mainstream
Sustainability is the new buzzword in business and finance, but what will it really take to make sustainable finance and impact investing the norm? Prime…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat do you need to know about travelling more sustainably?
What do you know about carbon air miles or slow tourism? These are just some of the factors that can help you travel more sustainably. Prime Time’s…
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ST: The Big Story, 27 Apr - Can S'pore restaurants cope with labour crunch as Covid-19 rules ease?
F&B establishments are bracing themselves for the return of dine-in crowds with the lifting of group size limits and the cap on workers allowed to return to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongAcross the ASEAN: Can Indonesia Sustain Strong Gains This Year?
The Jakarta Composite Index has been on a roll, rising by as much as 10% since the start of the year, and buoyed by the commodities boom that's seen Indonesian…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCan Gold Sustain Its Solid Start to the Year?
With strong gains bolstered by safe haven demand and investors seeking inflation hedges, 2022 may finally be gold's year to shine. But with rising interest…
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ST The Big Story, 26 Apr - Safe distancing and SafeEntry no longer required as S'pore lifts most Covid-19 rules
Singapore's Central Business District regained a semblance of normalcy on Tuesday morning (April 26), with all workers allowed to return to the workplace…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongQ1's Encouraging Real Estate Performance Builds for an Optimistic Year Ahead
What impact will the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures and pressure on interest rates have on the property…
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France's Macron wins new term after far-right battle
Emmanuel Macron has become the first French president to be re-elected in 20 years. Macron won 58 percent of the votes while Le Pen won nearly 42 percent…
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ST: The Big Story, 25 Apr - 1,600 HDB flats, integrated sports facilities to be built in Farrer Park
Around 1,600 new HDB flats will be built on a 10ha site in Farrer Park, and integrated with sports and recreational facilities including a new sports centre…
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Breaking Down Singapore's Rising Inflation
Singapore inflation jumped 5.4% in March - -its highest since 2012. Song Seng Wun, Economist at CIMB Private Banking, joined us on Prime Time to discuss the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat you need to know about Singapore's easing of Covid-19 rules from April 26
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at…