Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Would you leave your cushy job to pursue your passion? Athena Lee left her position as a CEO of a company to start her Zumvet, a leading telehealth service for veterinary care. That's right, you can now bring the dog-tor to your pet, from the comforts of your home! Athena Lee, Co-Founder & CEO at ZumVet shares why she left a cushy job to be an entrepreneur, and the lessons she’s learnt along t...

Singapore's goalkeeper Hassan Sunny, known for his agility and reflexes, is seldom caught off guard. But the Lions' custodian was certainly caught by surprise when he became an overnight sensation in China after his heroics against Thailand. Hailed for his crucial saves in goal, Hassan and his food stall Dapur Hassan was the talk of the town as Chinese fans flocked to show their appreciation by se...

Why are Disney workers suing the company for damages? In a proposed class action lawsuit, these staff are accusing the media giant of misrepresenting its plans.  Roshan Gidwani, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian spill the tea, collectively.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s all about S-Reits today as we continue our conversation with a company that is also the first ever guest we had on board on Under the Radar back in February last year. Make a guess! The company is behind some of the most prominent skyscrapers we see at the Central Business District, and is said to be one of the largest diversified S-Reits with total assets under management of S$6.3 billion as...

When it comes to making waves on K-Food, one K-pop idol stands out. She’s been dubbed the Mukbang Queen. It's Hwasa from Mamamoo. Everything she’s caught eating on camera - sells out immediately. She’s famously known for selling out Gopchang - which is a popular dish made of cow intestine. But there’s another breakfast item that she made go viral.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Singapore equities began trading in positive territory today, mirroring overnight gains in Europe. In the morning, the Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.2 per cent higher at 3,305.42 points after 35.4 million securities changed hands. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Keppel Reit, after the real estate investment trust priced A$175 million (S$158 million) of floating rate green notes...

Founded by visionary Lim Masulin in 2008, BYO Living has been pushing the boundaries of weaving and design, seamlessly blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. Through collaborations with top architects and designers, they have brought their unique vision to life in projects around the world. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Lim Masulin, Founder of Weaving...

On What's Trending, Joey Chestnut, the world record holder for the most hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes, will miss the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July contest this year due to his endorsement deal with plant-based meat company Impossible Foods. Also, McDonald's has removed its AI-powered ordering system, developed by IBM, from its drive-through restaurants in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Nvidia has passed Microsoft in market value to become the most valuable listed company. So what’s driving Nvidia’s trillion dollar market value and what are the risks and challenges for this tech giant?  Willie Keng speaks to Chong Ser Jing, Co-founder and Portfolio Manager, Compounder Fund to find out more.  Plus, they discuss how the STI moved throughout the day and the biggest movers. See omnys...

In Soho, a movie has been axed. The Last Screenwriter was written by ChatGPT. But many were upset about the use of artificial intelligence in place of a writer. How does The Evening Runway squad feel about it? Press play! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Tan, a Singaporean author and former HR entrepreneur has transitioned to self-employment. He recently published a book titled, "No More Bosses," where he candidly shares his experiences and insights into making the transition to self-employment. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Adrian Tan, Author of Amazon SG Bestseller 'No More Bosses - the journey to sustainable sel...

Singapore equities began trading marginally higher today, following losses in real estate and technology stocks in Europe. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) edged up 0.01 per cent to 3,304.27 points after 43 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Seatrium. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Seatrium New Energy, formerly known as Keppel...

On this episode, take a trip down memory and discover the old K-drama series you might want to watch or re-watch. Is there a K-drama series your parents used to watch when you were younger, and you would join them on the couch and watch it together? Now they may be old - but there are some iconic drama series, those with some iconic lines from the series that till this day Koreans remember. So let...

Japan is currently facing an unprecedented surge in Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS), a severe bacterial infection that can be fatal within 48 hours. With over 1,000 cases reported by early June, surpassing last year’s record, experts predict the number of infections could escalate to 2,500 by the end of the year. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Professor Da...

Just got the keys to your new house and want to dive into renovations? Or maybe it's just time to for a home refresh? But before you dive right into your reno plans, how do you make sure that you’re not going over budget? Or worse, find yourself a victim of renovation scams and fraud? Russell Chin, Founder and Managing Director of Inspire ID Group shares his tips.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and...

Let's face it, retrenchment is a daunting experience. The prospect of losing a job—especially after years of dedication and hard work—can feel like a setback. But retrenchment isn’t the end of the road. Andrew Tan, Director at TrustPro   went from unemployed at 40 to building his own company and becoming a successful entrepreneur. How did a R.I.C.H mindset help him to go from retrenched to reinven...

The popular singer Justin Timberlake has been arrested in New York and is expected to be formally charged. The pop star has been arrested on charges related to driving while intoxicated.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine a world where art is not confined to prestigious galleries or exclusive auctions but accessible to anyone, anywhere. That has now been made possible with the era of tokenization, a groundbreaking concept that is the key to unlocking art’s hidden wealth. Back in 2021, Sygnum, a digital asset bank, and Artemundi, an art investment pioneer, partnered to tokenize Picasso’s Fillette au béret pa...

When it comes to watch manufacturers, one would realise that most of the big players are owned by luxury groups with multiple brands under their belts. But instead of that, our guest for today prides itself as the last family-owned independent Genevan Watch Manufacturer.  It is also part of the so-called “The Holy Trinity” or “The Big Three” in horology - a term that describes three of the biggest...

Have you ever tried Napjak mandoo? "Napjak" means flat in Korean, while "mandoo" is Korean for dumplings. And just like the name suggests, it’s flat dumplings. These are a crowd-pleaser dish. It's vegetarian too so they work as perfect appetizers for everyone to enjoy. Listen to find out how to make them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An oil spill on Friday (Jun 14) has led to beaches around Singapore being closed. Clean-up efforts are still underway, with slicks also spreading to the Southern Islands tourist attractions and sighted as far east as the Changi area. Does the oil spill incident has had a wider impact beyond the blackened beaches? What are the long-term effects of the petrochemicals on Singapore's waters and the de...

When you think of shopping malls in Singapore - you'd probably think of food courts, supermarkets or flagship department stores. But what if I told you that these malls are being used for basketball tournaments?! That's right, the Singapore National 3X3 League (NXL)  - launched by the Basketball Association of Singapore - is revolutionising the sport of basketball. Team Singapore's Tay Ding Loong...

The US government has sued software giant Adobe, accusing it of violating consumer protection laws with "hidden" termination fees and a convoluted cancellation process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks opened stronger following overnight gains on global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to 3,303.77 points after 41.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Seatrium, after the company said yesterday that it had been informed that the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Commercial Aff...

When you’re travelling to South Korea, one thing you may want to learn in Korean is asking for directions. But what if you stumble upon a Gen Z when you’re asking for directions, and they reply with a slang word your Google translator can’t even help translate for you? Here's a useful slang word you might want to take note of.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.