Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

On What's Trending, the Pet Gala, hosted by pet couturier Anthony Rubio at the AKC Museum of the Dog in New York, showcased dogs dressed in pet-friendly versions of Met Gala outfits. Also, McDonald's has lost the European Union trademark rights to the chicken versions of its iconic "Big Mac" burgers, as judges ruled that McDonald's failed to do enough to claim exclusive rights. See omnystudio.com/...

The former Late Late show host, was apparently the voice of reason at an airport in Lisbon, but pictures depict different emotions. James Corden has been photographed upset and annoyed at airport staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tipsy Collective was founded in 2018 with only $250,000 and broke even within six months. Six years later, the multi-concept holding group has 14 brands under its umbrella.  From Tipsy Unicorn, Tipsy Panda, Tipsy Penguin, Lady Wu, Tipsy Bird, and Wallich Manor, there's a spot for everyone.  But how did this home-grown hospitality group establish so much success in such a short span of time? We sit...

Singapore equities began trading in negative territory today, after US stocks recovered from an early morning fall to close higher overnight.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) dipped 0.1 per cent to 3,335.82 points after 34.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have for you OCBC. The lender has priced 500 million euros (S$732.8 mi...

France may be the pastry capital of the world, but South Korea is a pastry paradise. On this episode of K-Food on K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong dives into South Korea’s very own myriad of delights that tempt your senses that stand out as true culinary treasures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Absurdities by AndSoForth is Asia's first immersive dining experience that blends culinary artistry with interactive storytelling. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Stuart Wee, Director and Co-Founder, Andsoforth , to share more about what kind of experience awaits its diners. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada ( alexpa...

On What's Trending, a battery-operated spoon in Japan has been launched to help people reduce their salt intake. The spoon, made of plastic and metal, uses a weak electric current to concentrate sodium ion molecules on the tongue, thereby magnifying the perceived saltiness of food by one and a half times. Also, 3D printing technology is revolutionizing the construction industry, from building the...

Critics on social media blasted West's casting in the "Lion King" concert as an instance of nepotism in the entertainment industry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore equities began trading in negative territory today, following mixed performances from US stocks as investors tried to shake off economic concerns. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) moved 0.1 per cent lower at 3,344.53 points after 27.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Ascott Trust, after the stapled gro...

It is all about advancing the healthcare landscape in the region as we speak to one of the leading providers of integrated medical technology solutions in Singapore and Southeast Asia.  Listed on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange, AJJ Medtech Holdings offers over 6,000 products ranging from healthcare consumables such as catheters to medical devices like blood glucose monitoring sy...

The staple of Korean cuisine is Kimchi. But is making kimchi hard? How long does it take? On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Roshan Gidwani for a Korean cooking class to learn all about how to make the freshest and crunchiest kimchi in town with Heryong Kwon, founder of Koreancooking.sg, who comes from a family with deep culinary roots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An NUS Law professor has a collection of nearly 300 couture jackets, showcasing his passion for high fashion, from Louis Vuitton masterpieces to iconic Balmain designs. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Professor David Tan, Co-Director of Centre for Technology, Robotics, AI & the Law, Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore , to share more about his journey from...

Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre opened it's doors on 15 April, featuring 989 keys in Club Street, becoming the world’s largest Mercure hotel. Located at 8 Club Street, Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre stands as a beacon of luxury between the historic charm of Chinatown and the vibrant energy of the Central Business District. Maybe it's time to book that well-deserved staycation soon. And why...

On What's Trending, a Law student wrote a dissertation about Taylor Swift's re-recorded albums and copyright law. The dissertation combines her love for Swift's music with her ambition to specialise in copyright and intellectual property law. Also, an employee noticed that a woman who was originally pronounced dead at a nursing home was still breathing two hours after being pronounced dead. See om...

Young voters in the United Kingdom are creating and viewing fake AI-generated videos spreading misinformation featuring party leaders. This has led to some users posting threatening comments towards Mr Sunak, the PM of the United Kingdom. Some users are also confused about which claims in the videos are factual.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want Chinese, Japanese or Korean produce and products, you probably know several locations around Singapore that sell them. But where can you find food and drinks from Central and Eastern Europe? Head down to Anna’s Gourmet , located along Sam Leong Road, and you'll get delicious bounty from the region; from Polish sausages to Lithuanian cottage cheese and Armenian brandy. Anna Jaeger, Foun...

Less than 500 people have passed the Master of Wine exams since 1953, and there are currently about 420 Masters of Wine in the world. So it goes without saying that to be a Master of Wine is to be in a very exclusive club. And to sit down with a Master Of Wine and ask them to teach you more about what it takes to earn the title? About as rare as sampling a legendary vintage. We speak with Richard...

How good are you at taking spice? How high is your spice tolerance? Well, if you’re pretty proud of your spice tolerance - I’ve got just the term for you to describe yourself on this episode of K-slang word of the week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore equities began trading in the positive territory today, after all three major US indexes ended the week significantly higher. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) edged up 0.3 per cent to 3,346.29 points after 189.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Nio. The Chinese electric carmaker delivered a record high monthly de...

On What's Trending, a couple in New York discovered US$100,000 in a safe using magnet fishing. Also, with Singapore's high temperatures, schools have started implementing unique solutions to cope with the heat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign-registered cars entering Malaysia to use VEP from October, big tech bolsters its presence in Malaysia and other major events happening in Singapore and the region. On the Weekly Wrap, The Straits Times' Associate Foreign Editor Lim Ai-Leen discusses recent developments in Malaysia, the world's biggest election in India and the annual defence and security forum International Institute for S...

When you think football owners, chances are you’ll think of the likes of the Glazers, Saudi state-ownership or rich Russian oligarchs. And you'd probably imagine these owners to be sipping champagne and soaking up luxury hospitality suites. But what if I told you that it's not always glitz and glam? In fact, it's more guts and grit as these two brothers have proved. Rafa & Stefano Petruzzo, th...

In a 2,752 page court filing, Moti Mahal Delux is suing rival restaurant Daryaganj for falsely claiming to having invented Butter Chicken. The Gujral family behind Moti Mahal is also seeking US$240,000 in damages, also alleging that Daryaganj has copied the layout of Moti Mahal’s website and “the look and feel” of its restaurants.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks started the day marginally higher, after global markets closed mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.02 per cent to 3,324.02 points after 73.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust. The real estate investment trust is divesting Mapletree Anson, a 19-s...

Vangile Makwakwa's journey is nothing short of inspiring. She paid off $60,000 in debt and has since lived in over seven countries without accruing any new debt, all while helping others achieve financial freedom. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Vangile Makwakwa, Money Trauma Coach and Author of "What's Your Money Personality?", Wealthy Money , to find out more on how we ca...