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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 JeongIWD 2022: Entrepreneur Peggy Choi's journey to building knowledge sharing platform, Lynk Global
International Women's Day 2022 originated from labour movements in North America and Europe during the early 20th century. Not, it is a mainstream global…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongAll About NFT's, Part 1: What They Are and Aren't
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, 7 Mar - No more mid-year exams for all primary and secondary schools from 2023
Schools will remove mid-year examinations for all primary and secondary school students by next year, in an ongoing move to shift the focus from academic…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSGExtra: What you need to know about the new Progressive Wage Mark accreditation scheme
In SGExtra - Zakir Hussain, Singapore Editor at The Straits Times shares the latest updates from Parliament, as well as details of the new Progressive Wage…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongForex Fridays: The Invasion of Ukraine Continues to Roil FX Markets
The Russian invasion of Ukraine extends into its second week, and its military assault coupled with mounting sanctions on Moscow are boosting oil prices…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongFaster earnings recovery drives improving outlook on Singapore banks
Fitch Ratings Singapore has revised its outlook for the Republic's banks to ‘improving’ from ‘neutral’. In The Spotlight, Prime Time's…
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ST: The Big Story, 4 Mar - Johor’s state assembly election set for March 12
Voters in Malaysia’s southern state of Johor will go to the polls on March 12, the Election Commission announced on Wednesday. It said Nomination Day for…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSGExtra: SAF to set up fourth service as digital threats mount
In response to the threat of hybrid warfare, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced on Wednesday (March 2) that Singapore will set up a new branch of the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongLatest from Ukraine: Russian troops seize first major city of Kherson
It's been one week since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began and In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Rchel Kelly spoke to Dr Samir Puri, Senior Fellow in…
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Looking at Coface's Latest Country and Sector Risks Barometer
In its latest Country and Sector Risks Barometer, Coface expects the economic recovery to continue, albeit on a still bumpy path. Bernard Aw, APAC Economist…
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ST: The Big Story, 3 Mar - Singapore's Covid infection growth rate dips to 2-month low
Singapore’s weekly Covid-19 infection growth rate dipped to 0.98 on Wednesday, the first time it’s below one since Jan 3. In The Straits…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEco Money: Biodiversity as an investment opportunity
The transition to a green economy is shifting the global competitiveness landscape. As more countries, regions, and corporates commit to net zero targets…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSustainable Singapore: Growing the next generation of sustainability professionals
As global thinking shifts towards sustainable investing, there are significant opportunities for Singapore to reap the rewards of a greener economy. A key step…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongAcross the ASEAN: How Might ASEAN Central Banks Respond to a Rising Rate Environment?
With the US Federal Reserve widely expected to begin raising rates at their March policy meeting, will central bankers in Southeast Asia follow suit? UOB…
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Russia's Attack On Ukraine and Implications for Markets, OPEC+'s Meeting, and Currencies
Sanctions levied on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine have led the Ruble to fall to its weakest levels on record, but continue to stoke volatility and nerves…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongInspiring Entrepreneurs: Mercantile Building Beyond Legacy
In this inspiring entrepreneurs series, part of Citi’s 120th year in Singapore celebrations we will explore just that - by delving into the minds of 5…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRobust property market expected in Q1 as the shock of property curbs eases
Defying an economic recession, 2021 was decidedly a bullish year for the Singapore property sector. Prices and demand for all property types soared, and…
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ST: The Big Story - Russian Invasion and what it means for Asia
The implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine for Asia was discussed at a roundtable session organized by ST on Tuesday. Joining ST foreign editor…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: Latest updates from the Ukraine crisis
The Ukrainian military said today that Russian troops had made repeated attempts to storm the outskirts of the capital, but failed to capture it. Officials…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIs Russia's Attack on Ukraine Revamping the Trajectory of Markets?
Though Russia's attack on Ukraine has roiled markets and boosted volatility in recent days, DWS thinks that their base case for markets has remained fairly…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSGExtra: Highlights from Budget 2022 debate & the impact of the Ukraine crisis on Singapore
On SGExtra , Prime Time's Rachel Kelly and Shehzad Haque spoke to Zakir Hussain, Singapore Editor at the Straits Times on the Budget debates which kicked off…
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ST: The Big Story, 28 Feb - Ukraine invasion a 'clear and gross' violation, says Vivian Balakrishnan
Speaking in Parliament on Monday (Feb 28), Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan calls Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a "clear and gross" violation of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUkraine-Russia crisis: What it means for Asia
Shockwaves are rippling across the globe as Ukraine comes under a military assault from Russia. Back home, Singapore is imposing sanctions on Russia, joining a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRecapping the Wild February Ride for Singapore Stocks
After a bright start to the Year of the Tiger that saw the Straits Times Index surge past 3400, almost all gains were wiped out by news or Russia's invasion of…
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Forex Fridays: How Russia's Attack on Ukraine Is Showing Up in Forex Markets
The situation in Ukraine roiled markets and sparked bouts of volatility and selloffs along with a flight to safe havens. On Forex Fridays, JP Ong spoke to UOB…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongStarHub CEO on EPL, earnings, metaverse and moving beyond telco
StarHub has scored the Singapore broadcast rights to screen the English Premier League for the next 6 years. Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks to Nikhil Eapen…
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ST: The Big Story, 25 Feb - Russian troops press on towards Ukraine's capital Kyiv
Missiles pounded the Ukrainian capital today as Russian forces pressed their advance. Air raid sirens wailed over Kyiv amid unconfirmed reports that a Russian…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongQR code scams: What you need to know before scanning them
Scammers have diversified to include using QR codes to dupe victims, with the police warning of two new scams involving the barcode. Sengkang Neighbourhood…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for Asia
In news out today, missiles pounded the Ukrainian capital as Russian forces pressed their advance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded with the…
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The Big Story, 23 Feb: US President's response to Russia invading Ukraine
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Straits Times US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh, on US President Joe…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat Russia's invasion of Ukraine means for global economies
Explosions rang out before dawn in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and several cities, after Russia announced a military operation. Shehzad Haque and Melissa Hyak…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongInside Hong Kong: Budget and Covid-19 updates
Hong Kong has announced a S$139 billion budget for next year with most of the money devoted to dealing with its deteriorating Covid-19 situation. Rachel Kelly…
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ST: The Big Story, 23 Feb - Singapore will soon see Omicron peak, says expert
In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Associate Professor Alex Cook, vice-dean of research at NUS' Saw Swee Hock…
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Eco Money: How does Budget 2022's sustainability initiatives stack up?
The Singapore Budget 2022 statement unveiled ambitious targets to tackle climate change, including an increase in carbon tax and plans to achieve net zero by…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSustainable Singapore: Reactions to Budget 2022 & how business and sustainability overlap
The carbon tax rate in Singapore will be increased from the current $5 per tonne of emissions to between $50 and $80 by 2030, a move that will help the nation…
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Across the ASEAN: Why Vietnam May Benefit the Most from the RCEP Pact
DBS thinks that Vietnam stands to gain the most among Southeast Asian nations who have joined the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, as the country…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: Balancing Budget 2022 to uplift low wage workers
In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Rachel Kelly spoke to Dr Gillian Koh, Deputy Director of the Institute of Policy Studies at NUS about her thoughts on…
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How European Markets Are Responding to Escalating Russia-Ukraine Tensions
Markets got rocked after President Vladimir Putin moved to recognize the sovereignty of separatist regions, and sent troops on what he called a "Peacekeeping…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongBudget 2022: The impact of property tax changes on homeowners
On Powering Your Property, Prime Time’s Rachel Kelly spoke to Ismail Gafoor, CEO, Propnex to discuss the impact of the property tax changes announced in…
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ST: The Big Story, 22 Feb - Ukraine crisis worsens as Putin orders Russian troops into breakaway regions
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent, and ordered troops to launch what Moscow called…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: Businesses' reaction to Budget 2022
In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Rachel Kelly and Shehzad Haque spoke to Lam Yi Young, CEO, Singapore Business Federation to find out his thoughts on some…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongReviewing Singapore’s Budget and fiscal goals
In Market View, Finance Presenter JP Ong spoke to Darren Tay, Country Risk Analyst, Fitch Solutions about his thoughts on Budget 2022 and what it means for…
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ST: The Big Story, 21 Feb - Public transport ridership rises in 2021; still far from pre-Covid-19 levels
Public transport ridership recovered in 2021 on the back of relaxed Covid-19 restrictions. Bus and train rides averaged 5.25 million a day in 2021 - 4.3%…
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Recapping Budget 2022: GST hike & higher income tax for top earners
Prime Time's Rachel Kelly and Finance Presenter JP Ong speak with Alvin Liew Senior Economist, UOB and Chiu Wu Hong, Partner, Head of Enterprise, Tax, KPMG…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongTrends and Changes Among Asia's High Net Worth Individuals
Lombard Odier recently surveyed High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) across Asia to get a better understanding of how their profiles and interests are changing…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongBudget 2022 preview with KPMG
According to KPMG as the post-pandemic world starts to emerge, Budget 2022 will provide opportunities to spur growth and expansion. To give his analysis on…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongTech Talk: Key tech trends that will impact hybrid working in 2022
With hybrid working here to stay, what are some of the technological solutions for this model in the year ahead? On Tech Talk, Prime Time's Rachel Kelly and…
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ST: The Big Story, 17 Feb - Changes to Singapore’s Covid-19 rules
On Wednesday, the multi-ministry task force announced a slew of changes to Singapore’s Covid-19 rules. In The Straits Times' The Big Story, video editor…
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Across the ASEAN: Will 2022 Be a Better Year for Thailand?
Of the major economies across the ASEAN, perhaps none are more keen on sustaining an economic reopening than Thailand and its very important tourism sector…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSustainable Singapore: TiNDLE closes the world’s largest Series A to date for a plant-based meat company
Local agri-tech company Next Gen Foods recently announced it received a record-breaking US$100 million for its plant-based chicken alternative, TiNDLE, making…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhat do global covid-19 protests mean for impacted economies and trade flows?
As Canada’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate protests have rippled across the globe, Prime Time’s Rachel Kelly and Shehzad Haque speak to Cedric Chehab…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUOB's Outlook on Rates, Volatility, Other Risk Sources
With markets adjusting to the prospect of rising interest rates from the Federal Reserve, the question is how quickly might the US Central Bank move? According…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongPowering Your Property: How might a wealth tax affect property owners and investors?
With Budget 2022 just days away, watchers say some form of wealth tax looks to be on the cards and believe it is likely to be related to property. On Powering…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongHighlights in Parliament, including the FIR Agreement between S'pore & Indonesia
Parliament was in session today, with The Flight Information Region Agreement between Singapore and Indonesia, and also the Gambling Regulatory Authority of…
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US dollar trends and what it means to other major currencies
In The Spotlight, Prime Time's Rachel Kelly spoke to Ruth Carson, Senior Currency Reporter at Bloomberg for an update on the US dollar, inflation rates, and…
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ST: The Big Story, 14 Feb - The potential impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Video editor Olivia Quay spoke to China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei and Japan correspondent Walter Sim about the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongHow are Asian Fund selectors digesting risk in 2022?
A survey by Natixis Investment Managers has found that economic risks from Covid-19 are still weighing heavily on Asia fund selectors. Prime Time's Finance…
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Forex Fridays: What to Make of Diverging Monetary Policies
With the Fed getting more room to be hawkish after that inflationary jump in the US, what do we make of other currencies backed by more dovish Central Banks…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongIn The Spotlight: Global gold market trends in 2022
According to a report by the World Gold Council, global gold demand rose 10 per cent in 2021 on account of a massive 50 per cent surge in year-on-year demand…
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ST: The Big Story, 11 Feb - Workers' Party top leaders to speak in Parliament debate on COP report
Top leaders of the Workers' Party will be expressing their views on the Parliament's Committee of Privileges' report when the House debates the report next…