Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
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Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating...
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The Big Story: No peace prize, so no peace on Greenland? Is this Trump’s Art of the Deal negotiation tactic?
He wants Greenland, and he’s not holding back.
President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Europe, floating tariffs, questioning NATO’s res...
Wealth Tracker: Is the AI boom creating the next bond market risk?
Is 2026 the year fixed income finally gets boring again, or is that exactly the risk? Emerging markets look ‘just right’, AI money is flooding the sys...
What’s Trending: Princess-carried down the ski slopes & why 2016 is what’s hot in 2026
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada discuss a ski resort in China that is turning heads with a “princess carry” service: male instr...
Market View: US Treasury yields climb to highest level in over four months; Korea Exchange’s CEO sees Kospi hitting 6,000 points; China left benchmark loan prime rates unchanged; Tourists to Japan hits record high in December; Citigroup downgrades European equities for first time in over a year; SGX to watch
Singapore shares were little moved today as Asian markets traded mostly lower.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.05% at 4,837.15 points at 2.12pm...
The Big Story: Singapore’s AI driving circuit - Is this the future of driving assessments?
Singapore announced that the AI-driven Intelligent Driving Circuit will be rolled out at SSDC in 2028, allowing learners to take the wheel on a contro...
Wealth Tracker: Why APAC investors are still holding cash
APAC’s wealth market is expanding faster than anywhere else, yet growth is outpacing the ability to manage it.
Investors are becoming more sophi...
What's Trending: Swipe right, and wake up in a scam? Or pay $10M and land in a hotel that's out of this world?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh take you from out-of-this-world luxury to high-stakes online chaos. First, we explore the mind-boggli...
Market View: Trump’s Greenland tariffs; What to watch at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week; China’s Q4 GDP growth slows to 3-year low; Micron says AI-driven memory crunch is ‘unprecedented’; BoJ rate decision, US PCE Price Index, Earnings from Netflix, Johnson & Johnson and Intel in focus; Yangzijiang Maritime, Raffles Education, AEM, Keppel REIT to watch
Singapore shares moved lower today as investors continued to monitor the global trade situation.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.53% at 4,823...
Sports Minutes: Izwan endures nightmare debut while the Sailors continue their dream start
4 matches, 21 goals, 2 Red Cards, a host of debuts and a ton of talking points! The Singapore Premier League is well and truly back, and it takes cent...
The Big Story: What career options are emerging for poly graduates beyond full-time employment?
According to the 2025 Graduate Employment Survey, most Singapore polytechnic graduates secure employment within six months of graduation, with startin...
Wealth Tracker: New money, new rules? How family offices are reinventing wealth
Family offices are no longer the quiet preserve of old-money dynasties. Nearly 40% of them have been set up in just the past 15 years, driven by new w...
What’s Trending: An idol joins rap show in a box, a cookie that’s sending pistachio prices up & a YouTube video that’s 140 years long
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada dive a mysterious YouTube video that claims to run for over 140 years, a viral Dub...
Market View: AI boom regains momentum, bolstering Asian stocks; Malaysia’s economy grew 5.7% on year in Q4 2025; Ford reportedly in talks to use BYD batteries for overseas factories; TSMC eyes smaller tech gap between US and Taiwan chipmaking fabs; Keppel, SIA to watch
Singapore shares inched higher today as investors continue to set their sights on the AI trade as well as the ongoing situation in Iran.
The Str...
Sports Minutes: Youssef Ezzejjari on joining Tanjong Pagar, four-goal heroics & targets for 2026
As the Singapore Premier League resumes in earnest, it’s time for Tanjong Pagar United to turn promise into points. With just one win so far, much of...
What’s Trending: Hour-long alarms haunting Tiong Bahru, a retirement home for Gen Zs & what’s inside our safe deposit box?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada peek inside UOB’s safe deposit boxes, discovering treasures that range from gold b...
Wealth Tracker: Is AI everything in 2026 investment portfolios?
AI headlines are set to dominate 2026, but with sky-high valuations and markets that have outpaced economic reality, investors are asking: where are t...
Market View: Oil prices, gold retreat as Trump calms Iran fears; Trump imposes 25% tariff on imports of some AI chips; Alibaba to link Taobao shopping to main AI app; Bank of Korea stands pat; UOB, Sembcorp, Advanced Systems Automation to watch
Singapore shares dipped today, tracking movements in most Asian markets.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.21% at 4,802.25 points at 11.58am Si...
The Big Story: PM Wong ousts Pritam Singh as LO. Who will lead the Opposition now?
Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh has been formally removed as Leader of the Opposition, following Parliament’s vote declaring him unsuitable to conti...
What’s Trending: Barbie's bold new look, a maximalist BTO & an app to prove that you're not dead for S$1.50
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada dive into the trending stories of today from a viral Chinese app that asks “Are You...
The Big Story: Live from Parliament - Pritam Singh, stay or go?
We’re following Parliament live, where an unprecedented and highly charged debate is unfolding over the future of Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Sin...
Wealth Tracker: Could Gold keep rising if tensions surrounding Venezuela escalate?
Gold is climbing fast, nearing multi-year highs. Why? The US has just taken dramatic action in Venezuela, markets are jittery, and investors are racin...
Market View: What’s at stake in the US Supreme Court’s tariff ruling?; US core CPI up 0.2% month-on-month in December; Japanese shares continue to buoy Asian equity market performance; China’s trade surplus climbs to US$1.2 trillion in 2025, rare earth exports in 2025 hit highest since at least 2014; Centurion, Olam Group to watch
Singapore shares dipped today despite regional markets registering gains.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.14% at 4,800.26 points at 2.16pm Si...
Sports Minutes: Inside Singapore's first Wheelchair Rugby ASEAN Para Games journey
As Singapore prepares for its first-ever wheelchair rugby appearance at the ASEAN Para Games, Sports Minutes sits down with the leaders who made it po...
The Big Story: From private to public wards, what new IP rider changes mean for Singaporeans
Singapore’s healthcare landscape is shifting.
Private insurance is tightening: starting April, new Integrated Shield Plan riders will no longer...
What’s Trending: Crying horses to crying to a paid stranger & would you bet $40 on your relationship?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada share trending stories from insuring love to outsourcing emotional support and find...
Wealth Tracker: Is 2026 the year digital assets go mainstream or bust?
It’s 2026, and the digital asset landscape has moved far beyond the speculative hype of the past. Institutional investors are now fully engaged, token...
Market View: “Sell America” trade lifts regional indices, but sentiment tested by Trump’s Iran tariff threat; Nikkei at record high, Yen drops to weakest level against USD since July 2024 on snap election bets; SK Hynix to invest nearly US$13B in chip packaging plant in South Korea; Trump team reportedly nears Taiwan trade deal; Vin’s Holdings to watch
Singapore shares inched higher today to track advances seen in the region.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.42% at 4,786.68 points at 1.28pm Sin...
The Big Story: Could Pritam Singh lose his role as Leader of the Opposition?
This week, Parliament will debate whether Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh, should keep his post. The motion comes after he was conv...
Wealth Tracker: Why you should invest like a viking
Markets can feel like stormy seas, every drop in stocks makes investors wonder if they should retreat to safety. But history shows that waiting for pe...
What's Trending: Paying 220% more in groceries, sky turns hot pink in Birmingham & will pickleball haters approve of quieter balls?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada started the week by diving into the comparison between grocery prices dating back i...
Market View: Fed served with DOJ Subpoenas; TSMC Q4 profit poised to soar 27% as AI demand drives growth; UOB on the three safe haven assets to hedge against risks; SGX to watch
Singapore shares traded in the positive territory today.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.68% at 4,776.89 points at 1.06pm Singapore time, with...
Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors win third Singapore Cup in final marred by BG Tampines Rovers gaffe
The Lion City Sailors secured a third consecutive Singapore Cup title, beating BG Tampines Rovers 2-0 after extra time. But beyond the Sailors' histor...
Under the Radar: How is Experia tapping growth seen in the APAC MICE market with Singapore Airshow 2026 and the inaugural Space Summit 2026?
Singapore has long been recognised as a premier destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions – or MICE events – backed by its wor...
The Big Story: Expect selective hiring in 2026 - What jobseekers need to know
A report paints a nuanced picture of Singapore’s job market heading into 2026.
The report notes that while Singapore’s economy grew nearly 5% in...
What's Trending: Adidas' jacket sparks appropriation debate, family refuses to give up paid seat for elderly & is paying 10 cents for toilet use too much?
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada discuss stories from a very Singaporean debate over whether 10 cents is a fair pri...
Wealth Tracker: Is the dollar losing its grip? Or is that an exaggeration?
The US dollar has slipped about 7% this year, reigniting talk of “de‑dollarisation.” But is the greenback really losing its grip? Investors are turnin...
Market View: Is AI still in a hype phase, or are markets starting to get more realistic about what AI can and cannot deliver?
The Straits Times Index has kicked off the year on solid ground , riding on the strength of local banks and defensive sectors, and it’s coming off a r...
The Big Story: Farmer, plumber, lift technician - Low-status jobs? Not for these Gen Zs and Millennials
If your kid told you they wanted to fix lifts, grow vegetables, or work with their hands instead of sitting behind a desk, would you support it? Becau...
What’s Trending: School lunch stirs debate, saving up $70,000 to see BTS & your laksa delivered to you by a drone?!
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada dive into trending stories from food literally taking flight to school lunches spar...
Wealth Tracker: Why human judgement still matters in wealth management amid the rise of AI
AI is changing the way Singaporeans invest, from picking stocks to managing portfolios. But with the Monetary Authority of Singapore rolling out new g...