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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 JeongFrom renting out spare rooms to creating extra income: How this co-living start-up began with shared housing during the pandemic
Co-living start-ups like Bespoke Habitat have continued to raise significant revenue this year despite the pandemic, and the market is ripe as more expats and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRussia, Ukraine to hold new round of peace talks & Hungarian and Serbian election week
Hungary and Serbia go to the polls this week, but how will the crisis in Ukraine play a part in the elections? In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Timothy Go…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongBBC Marketplace Global Update with Victoria Craig
In just 8 minutes, Marketplace Global Update tells you everything you need to know about the day’s top business stories and trends from the heart of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongAll About NFT's Part 4: How Secure Are Blockchains and Decentralized Systems?
Each Monday in March, we'll be speaking to the folks at Rajah & Tann to take a closer look at NFT's -- what these mysterious "Non-Fungible Tokens" are, what…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSGExtra: What you need to know about Singapore's easing of Covid-19 measures
With the latest wave of the virus subsiding, Singapore will double the group size limit to 10 people and allow up to 75% of employees who can work from home to…
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ST: The Big Story, 28 Mar - Shanghai to lock down half of the city in turns for mass Covid-19 testing
Shanghai will lock down each half of the city in turns to conduct a mass testing blitz to combat a Covid-19 outbreak that has become China's biggest virus hot…
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Forex Fridays: Looking at Dollars and the Curious Case of the Yen
It's been an interesting last few weeks for dollar currencies, with a hawkish Federal Reserve reviving the case for the US Dollar, and possibly blunting any…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: An analysis of the latest from the war in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden will travel to a town near the Polish-Ukrainian border today, in a bid to signal Western unity against Russia’s onslaught. It…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat you need to know about Singapore's easing of Covid-19 rules
There will be an easing off on mandatory mask-wearing outdoors from next Tuesday (March 29), as Singapore moves towards a new phase of living with Covid-19…
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ST: The Big Story, 25 Mar - Spike in big group bookings for eateries as larger groups of diners set to return
Several restaurants, as well as venues with live music, have already seen a spike for bookings following the announcement yesterday that dining-in capacities…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: Inside the Singapore gig economy
Many food delivery riders are satisfied with their work but feel that it is misunderstood, according to a study by Blackbox Research released on Wednesday (Mar…
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ST: The Big Story, 24 Mar - S'pore ready to take a decisive step forward towards living with Covid-19, says PM Lee
Group size limits will go up to 10 people, among measures that will go into effect from Tuesday, as part of what Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong called a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongHow Commodity Price Swings May Figure in UOB's 2Q Outlook
The end to the 1st quarter was marked by heightened volatility linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and its impact on surging crude oil prices. How might…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat Singapore's easing of Covid-19 means for the tourism sector
Aviation and travel-related counters in Singapore were up today, after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the easing of a slew of Covid-19 measures…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat Singapore's easing of Covid-19 measures means for businesses
Singapore announced several key changes to its Covid-19 measures today, including larger group sizes and making mask-wearing optional in outdoor settings from…
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ST: The Big Story, 23 Mar - One Husband Two Men
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Margaret Ong, author of One Husband Two Men about her experience of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSustainable Singapore: The growing plant-based industry in Asia Pacific
On Sustainable Singapore, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to David Yeung, Founder of Green Monday Group and OmniFoods as he shares his…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSGX and OCBC Bank launch low carbon index tracking Singapore’s largest companies
On Eco Money, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Herry Cho, Head Sustainability & Sustainable Finance at SGX about the launch of SGX and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongAcross the ASEAN: Will The ASEAN Reopening Give Regional Airlines A Boost?
Slowly but surely, we're seeing more countries across Southeast Asia easing border and quarantine restrictions, hoping to boost tourism industries and provide…
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Checking in on European Markets
Though European stocks have recovered after a harrowing start to March, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and sanctions on Moscow have raised questions about…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongInspiring Entrepreneurs: Thriving with an entrepreneurial spirit
In this inspiring entrepreneurs series, part of Citi’s 120th year in Singapore celebrations we delve into the minds of 5 entrepreneurs to understand…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe switch to a more sustainable real-estate sector: Female representation in the industry
When it comes to male-dominated industries, one that regularly tops the list is the real estate industry. In Powering Your Property, Prime Time's Timothy Go…
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In The Spotlight: Energy Shortages, Arbitrage, and Nickel Big Shots
How are volatile oil and gas prices on the back of Russia's invasion of Ukraine posing threats to developing countries in the region? Can developing nations…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongAll About NFT's Part 3: Of Smart Contracts, Illicit Activities, and Scrapped Projects
Each Monday in March, we'll be speaking to the folks at Rajah & Tann to take a closer look at NFT's -- what these mysterious "Non-Fungible Tokens" are, what…
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ST: The Big Story, 21 Mar - Will tourism in Singapore return to pre-pandemic levels?
The number of international visitor arrivals is on the rise as Singapore readies to open up its borders to all vaccinated travellers. But industry players and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSingapore's labour market outlook: Employment rose, unemployment rates dropped last year
In The Spotlight, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Adrian Choo, CEO, Career Agility International about the out look for Singapore's labour…
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Forex Fridays: Of Fed Rate Hikes, Swinging Oil Prices, and a Waning Safe Haven
While the Federal Reserve made its rate hike in more than 3 years, oil prices continued to swing as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to spook sentiment…
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ST: The Big Story, 18 Mar - Biden, Xi in first call since Russia's invasion of Ukraine
United States President Joe Biden will warn Chinese President Xi Jinping against supporting Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, said the Biden administration…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy young Singaporeans are split on getting a degree or working first
On March 7, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing told Parliament during the debate on his ministry's budget that the Ministry of Education is considering allowing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongAsian Insider: Inside Hong Kong (17 Mar)
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Thursday that she was mulling easing some of the city's Covid-19 restrictions due to waning public tolerance…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe Federal Reserve Kicks Off A Series of Rate Hikes
The Federal Reserve hiked rates by 25 basis points -- and laid out plans for multiple rate hikes this year to combat rising inflation. But how complicated did…
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ST: The Big Story, 17 Mar - US central bank raises interest rates for first time since 2018
The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point and signaled hikes at all six remaining meetings this year, launching an aggressive…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongTech Talk: Netflix will start testing a fee for customers who share their passwords
Netflix says it is testing charging a fee to subscribers who share their accounts with people who don't live in their homes. The United States-based steaming…
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Victim of Buangkok sword attack among 6 'everyday heroes' lauded by police
A victim who was allegedly injured by a man with a sword in Buangkok was among six people who received Public Spiritedness Awards from the police on Tuesday…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEco Money: MSCI’s annual Women on Boards report
Women representation at the board level has improved; despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 saw a moderate improvement in the rate of increase in women…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongAcross the ASEAN: How Volatile Commodity Prices Might Impact Southeast Asian Economies
The last few weeks has seen commodity prices trade in volatile fashion thanks in part to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But how sensitive are Southeast Asia's…
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Sustainable Singapore: Lab-grown meat more accepted in Singapore than US, motivated by 'kiasu-ism'
The Singapore Management University has published a study, "A cross-country investigation of social image motivation and acceptance of lab-grown meat in…
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ST: The Big Story, 16 Mar - Singapore calls on China to use 'enormous influence' on Russia to help end Ukraine war
In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said he hopes China will use its "enormous influence" on Russia to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongDiscussing the ESR REIT-ARA Logos Logistics Trust Merger Proposal
On March 21st, both ESR-REIT and ARA Logos Logistics Trust will be holding EGMs where their respective unit holders will vote on the proposal to merge the two…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongInspiring Entrepreneurs: Building bridges to build business
In this inspiring entrepreneurs series, part of Citi’s 120th year in Singapore celebrations we delve into the minds of 5 entrepreneurs to understand…
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ST: The Big Story, 15 Mar - Experts are calling for the authorities to relax travel restrictions to Singapore
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, ST senior health correspondent Salma Khalik and a panel, which comprises infectious diseases experts, look at the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSingapore luxury apartment sales double in 2021, GCB deal value soars to new high
2021 marked a banner year for the Good Class Bungalow segment as volumes and prices surged to record highs. In Powering Your Property, Prime Time’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongAll About NFT's, Part 2: Opportunities, Valuations, and Speculations
Each Monday in March, we'll be speaking to the folks at Rajah & Tann to take a closer look at NFT's -- what these mysterious "Non-Fungible Tokens" are, what…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongLatest from the Ukraine war: Talka resume as Russia strikes Kyiv
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators have begun a fourth round of talks aimed at stopping the conflict.Ukrainian negotiator Mykhailo Podolyak says these talks…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSG Extra: Impact of the Ukraine war on inflation in Singapore
In January, core inflation rose to 2.4 per cent year on year, the highest since September 2012, driven by price increases for food, electricity and gas. Now…
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ST: The Big Story, 14 - Singapore job market recovery to continue at more gradual pace in 2022
Singapore's labour market recovery is expected to be sustained this year as business activities continue to pick up. The 2021 labour market report by the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongForex Fridays: Should Forex Markets Fret Over Rising Oil and Stagflationary Fears?
Market sentiment in the last week was largely dictated by oil's large price swings, with surging Brent Crude breaching 130 USD a barrel before backing off in…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongFour breakout opportunities for Singapore blockchain in year ahead
The excitement around blockchain continues to build and while we saw many innovations in this space last year - including NFTs and cryptocurrencies - 2022 may…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSGExtra: Mandatory mediation being considered for some community disputes
Neighbours embroiled in some disputes may have to undergo mediation before they can take their quarrel to a community tribunal for a ruling, said Minister for…
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Capital SEA: Southeast Asia’s funding landscape
In the past year, almost 900 funding rounds have been raised totalling US$28.8 billion, with general internet, ecommerce, logistics and transportation getting…
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How Russia and Oil Spikes are Shaping Market Sentiment
Market sentiment this week seems to be tied to crude futures and the wild swings up or down for Brent and WTI. This in turn is connected to Russia's invasion…
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ST: The Big Story, 10 Mar - When will Singapore ease Covid-19 curbs?
Singapore's Covid-19 weekly infection growth rate has remained below one for the eighth straight day. This comes as Health Minister Ong Ye Kung told Parliament…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongThe climate in 2022: The science, the spectrum, and the ratchet
By 2100 the value of global assets worth up to US$12.7 trillion will be exposed to climate risk. On Eco Money, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongAcross the ASEAN: Tracking Signs of a Green Revolution in Southeast Asia
James Cheo, HSBC Global Private Banking & Wealth's CIO for Southeast Asia, joined us on Across the ASEAN to discuss what he says are signs of a "Green…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSustainable Singapore: Does a higher carbon tax mean higher energy bills?
Singapore’s new carbon tax rate for 2024 and beyond was announced by Finance Minister Lawrence Wong during the Budget on Feb 18. The aim is for emissions…
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ST: The Big Story, 9 Mar - Preventive care to keep people healthy and out of hospital
Family doctors will play a key role as the nation shifts away from the traditional focus on illness-based hospital care to a more sustainable way of…
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How Vulnerable are European Markets to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine?
The Stoxx 600 is down more than 13% since the start of the year, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine weighing on market sentiment in the last few weeks. From…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongInspiring Entrepreneurs: Identifying market gaps
In this inspiring entrepreneurs series, part of Citi’s 120th year in Singapore celebrations we delve into the minds of 5 entrepreneurs to understand…
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ST: The Big Story, 8 Mar - Hong Kong's Covid-19 death rate now world's highest
Hong Kong's Covid-19 death rate is now the highest in the world. This comes after fatalities among the city's under-vaccinated elderly surged and concerns…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongPowering Your Property: Singapore new home sales sink 27% in February
Preliminary numbers for new private home sales show that developers sold a substantially lower amount of homes in February compared to the month before…