Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
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Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
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 ma...
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The Big Story: Should we be worried about hantavirus? Singapore screens cruise passengers after deadly overseas outbreak
Two Singapore residents who were aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship are currently being tested at NCID for the rare Andes strain of hantavirus, followi...
The Agenda: What it takes to be a young mum in 2026?
From career ambitions and the constant need to “do it all”, young mothers are navigating a very different world than the generations before them. As t...
What's Trending: West side best side, East side best side… but what about Yishun?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into the viral TikTok that had Singaporeans collectively clutching their kopi cup...
The Big Story: Fixed vs Floating - Are Singapore homeowners paying more for peace of mind?
Mortgage rates are falling. So why are so many Singaporeans still choosing the more expensive option?
Even as floating-rate home loans become ch...
Sports Minutes: With SPL title sealed, will the Sailors now shift their attention to transfer targets?
The Sailors rejoiced sealing back-to-back titles, but there was much heartbreak elsewhere as late goals ruled the day this past SPL weekend. And with...
The Agenda: Parenting styles — which one is better for the next generation
In a world where academic pressure, mental health, and expectations are all colliding — are we finally rethinking what “good parenting” actually looks...
What's Trending: Single x 35, the Singaporean manga that’s hitting too close to home
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into the viral new manga Single x 35 — the internet’s latest obsession not becaus...
The Agenda: Are millennials trying too hard to "stay relevant"?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Isaac Tng, Founder of SixMoreDays to find out if millennials are trying too hard to “stay relevant”.
Once...
The Big Story: Can’t land your first job? Manpower Minister says don’t worry
Fresh graduates may be taking a little longer to land that first full-time job, but according to Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, that doesn’t necessar...
What's Trending: Michael Jackson Flash Mob With Traditional Costumes
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into a Michael Jackson tribute flash mob that has since gone viral this week.
The Big Story: SG-MY taxis via Grab go door-to-door from May 4. Game changer or too costly?
Grab’s new cross-border taxi booking feature now allows users in Singapore to book rides straight to Johor and surrounding areas via the app, with tri...
The Agenda: Is Gen Z unemployable? Or is the workplace the real problem?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong and Chris J. “Mohawk” Reed, the founder of Black Marketing, unpack a familiar but increasingly heated narrative: every g...
Sports Minutes: Jesús Casas on Sailors' SPL title win, assessment so far and vision for the club
The Lion City Sailors have been crowned 25/26 Singapore Premier League Champions - becoming back-to-back title winners for the first time in their his...
What’s Trending: Snooze to win? Seoul's power nap contest exposes a sleep crisis
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into Seoul’s hilariously relatable Power Nap Contest, where exhausted contestants...
The Big Story: Unpacking PM Wong's May Day Rally 2026 - What workers can expect in the coming months
Singapore must be prepared for more difficult times ahead.
It’s a stark message from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and one that’s raising bigger...
The Agenda: DRZY's take on being a role model for Gen Zs
In today’s digital world, influence can come overnight — but being a role model is a different story. As Gen Z creators gain massive followings, expec...
What's Trending: Friendster is back, a viral bus moment sparks debate, and dating gets a government glow-up
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Nazirul Asrar dive into the surprise revival of long-dead social media platforms Friendster and Vin...
Money Matters: We made our presenter cry live on air - Here’s what really happened
As Money Matters comes to a close, the team takes a heartfelt look back at the journey that brought them here. From its early days, to becoming a stap...
The Big Story: What makes the best employer in Singapore today?
The list of Singapore’s top employers for 2026 has been released this week, and dominating the top five spots are JPMorganChase, Asia Pacific Brewerie...
What’s Trending: Is this Singapore’s cutest HDB block? And is shrinkflation sneaking into your grocery cart?
On What’s Trending Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the viral panda murals transforming an ageing HDB block in Teck Whye into a cheerful communi...
Wealth Tracker: Why are Asian currencies favoured over high-yielders right now?
Lombard Odier’s latest FX and commodities outlook maintains a negative stance on the US dollar, driven by structural imbalances and shifting global dy...
Market View: (SPECIALS) The Final Market View after 4 years; Fed Chair Jerome Powell to stay on as governor, ECB, BoE rate decisions in focus next; Oil prices vaults to four-year highs, Asian shares down on geopolitical risks; A lowdown on Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta’s earnings, expectations ahead of Apple’s results; Samsung’s chip profit soars 48-times due to AI spending frenzy; DBS, Wilmar, Sheng Siong, CDL to watch
Singapore shares rose today despite most Asian markets logging a negative session.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.54% at 4,887.45 points at 1....
Sports Minutes: Balestier Khalsa's Jakov Katuša on his past, the present and the future
The SPL title may seemingly be heading the Sailors way, but the race to finish fourth is far from over. 3 points separate Balestier Khalsa in 4th and...
The Big Story: UAE exits OPEC - Is this a big blow to the oil cartel?
The United Arab Emirates has announced it is leaving OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 1, a stunning move given it has been part of the group since before...
Wealth Tracker: Is the silver market more dependent on paper than physical metal today?
According to “Physical Silver: When Paper Promises Meet Physical Reality,” the silver market has been running persistent supply deficits, with above-g...
What’s Trending: The ‘do-nothing’ job that pays $80k and a dessert the size of a skyscraper
OOn What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh discuss the story of a man who has built an unusual career out of doing almost nothing, renting hims...
Market View: UAE exits OPEC and OPEC+; Jerome Powell’s last FOMC meeting as Fed chair; US corporate earnings remain resilient amid Middle East conflict; Tech shares down on WSJ report on OpenAI missing internal targets, possible impact on big techs reporting overnight; CapitaLand Investment, Mapletree Industrial Trust, Aspial Lifestyle to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as Asian markets traded mixed.
The Straits Times Index fell 0.37% to 4,869.50 points at 2.00pm Singapore time, wit...
The Big Story: “Don’t Be a Bystander!” - What should you do when you witness a sexual crime?
Singapore Police are urging the public: don’t look away. A new campaign encouraging people to report sexual crimes comes as cases of molestation, rape...
Wealth Tracker: Where capital is going next in Asia's changing investment landscape
Asia’s investment landscape is shifting in subtle but significant ways. Even amid global market volatility, capital continues to flow into long-term a...
What’s Trending: Workers now getting leave to take care of sick pets, and would you pay to take a nap during your lunch break?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into how employees are getting paid time off to care for sick pets, and whether that’s something...
Market View: Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady despite hawkish split; Asian shares down, oil up as investors mull geopolitical maelstrom in the Middle East; Meta reportedly preparing to unwind acquisition of Manus after China blocks deal; Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust to watch
Singapore shares dipped today, in line with regional markets.
The Straits Times Index was 0.03% below the flatline at 4,891.12 points at 2.35pm...
Sports Minutes: With the SPL finish line in sight, the Sailors close in on the title; Plus, who deserves individual recognition the season?
The finish line is in sight for the Singapore Premier League, with the Sailors moving another step closer to defend their crown. But could there yet b...
The Big Story: Another attack on Trump? What the latest attempt says about political violence and political messaging
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump was swiftly evacuated from a hotel hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shots were fired, trigg...
Wealth Tracker: What’s behind the sudden reversal in precious metals after Q1 peaks?
According to J. Rotbart & Co.’s Exclusive Precious Metals Report for Q1 2026, the quarter was defined by record price peaks followed by a sharp March...
What’s Trending: Would you use a car toilet… or spend $2.3m on a World Cup ticket?
On What's Trending Hongbin and Nadiah Koh dive into two of the most unbelievable stories making waves right now.
First up, a Chinese carmaker ha...
Market View: Investors mull stalled peace talks on Middle East war; Nikkei hits record high on earnings; Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Apple – US big tech earnings to watch this week; Central bank decisions from Fed, ECB, BoJ, BoE in focus; Keppel, Addvalue Technologies to watch
Singapore shares slid today even as most Asian markets traded higher.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.65% at 4,890.76 points at 2.51pm Singap...
Under the Radar: How is Elite UK Reit making itself more appealing to the investing community? Its CEO tells us more.
We’ll revisit the real estate sector today by looking at a REIT that is solely focused on the UK market.
Founded in 2020 and listed on the Sing...
What’s Trending: Would you $30,000 for a wedding cake and trust a viral aluminum foil door hack?
How much would you spend on a wedding cake?
One pastry chef is charging upwards of US$23,000 for a single creation, crafting massive, show-stop...
The Big Story: Malacca Strait levy talk - Could it ever actually happen?
A recent remark by Indonesia’s Finance Minister, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has sparked debate after he suggested the possibility of a levy on ships passin...
Wealth Tracker: Why US buyers are returning to Japan stocks
US investors are heading back into Japan, but this isn’t just a simple “risk-on” rebound.
After months of global uncertainty that pushed money o...