Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Manchester United's shock FA Cup triumph unsurprisingly headlines Sports Minutes - but will the Wembley miracle be enough to earn Erik ten Hag a stay of execution? Plus, with Singapore's national team in action against South Korea and Thailand very soon - has head coach Tsutomu Ogura made a mistake by omitting Ilhan Fandi from his squad? Tune in as Deepanraj Ganesan from The Straits Times weighs i...

Sara, who wants to remain anonymous was wrongly accused of shoplifting after being flagged by a facial-recognition system called Facewatch. Facewatch later wrote to Sara and acknowledged it had made an error.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt, the visionary behind Thrive Fitness, peel back the curtain on his journey from personal trainer to being his own boss. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Matthew Benfell, Founder, Thrive Fitness , to share more about his journey and how he has shaped Thrive Fitness into a beacon of success in the fitness industry. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced a...

Optimus Prime is in the house today as we speak to the company behind the Transformers franchise.  Founded in 1923, our guest Hasbro actually started out selling textile remnants and pencil boxes before becoming the leading toy and game company it is today.  Now, the firm aspires to entertain and connect generations of fans through the exhilaration of play.  Some of the names under the company’s p...

It’s the feeling on a Sunday night we all have - oh it’s back to work tomorrow, oh I have work tomorrow, making our Monday’s a little more blue. And I have the perfect Korean slang word you can use to say to all your Korean friends on Sunday- or any day when you have work the next day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The theme for this year's i Light Singapore event is Cyclical Nature. So what is this theme about? And what else can we expect for this year's i Light Singapore? On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Jason Chen, Festival Director, i Light Singapore , to know what can we expect for this year's event. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexan...

On What's Trending, Keanu Reeves has been spotted doing odd jobs in Thailand, including selling Thai tea at a night market and washing dishes from a street food stall. But here’s the catch – was it really him? Also, Elvis Presley's former house is not the only place in the world to feel the presence of the King. Fans can find traces of Elvis's life, work, and electric dancing everywhere from Tokyo...

The stage is set for a showpiece event at Wembley, as for the second consecutive season in a row a Manchester Derby will decide the winners of the FA Cup. With City in 'four-midable' form and United in the doldrums, is the outcome a foregone conclusion? Not according to two-time FA Cup winner Shaun Wright-Phillips, who weighs in on the showpiece event at Wembley and his admiration for Pep Guardiol...

Sean Kingston’s Florida mansion has been raided by police because he has not fully paid for a huge TV and sound system. He suggested that he would create promotional videos for the company with Justin Bieber as a form of payment since he made “as small a down payment as possible”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks were pulled into negative territory today following overnight losses on Wall Street. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.4 per cent to 3,310 points after 49.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have Jardine Matheson Holdings, after the conglomerate reported yesterday that the performance of its...

The Tanghulu craze has taken over South Korea. The candied skewer has origins in ancient China, but recently, it’s shape-shifted. But what makes Korean Tanghulu different from China’s?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diecast Singapore isn't just about tiny cars – it's a thriving community of enthusiasts, collectors, and 2storytellers, who are passionate about diecast collecting. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Jordan Teo, Founder, Daily Diecast Singapore , about his journey from a casual collector to running a top diecast retailer in Singapore. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gid...

Commenhers, a fashion brand founded by Yanee and her students, transforms textile waste into stylish apparel. They source materials from Singapore and Malaysia, minimizing carbon footprint and addressing textile waste. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Yanee, CEO & Co-founder, Commenhers , to find out more. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and E...

On What's Trending, at the Cannes Film Festival, the spotlight was on celebrities, filmmakers, models, artists, and actors. But a new highlight was "Snoop," a border collie from the 2023 film "Anatomy of a Fall," who opened the ceremony by climbing the Grand Luxerian Theatre. Also, a toddler was named the world's youngest male painter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around 1,000 paintings by Damien Hirst were dated years before they were actually painted, a guardian report reveals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Javier Perez, originally from Puerto Rico, has made his home in Singapore for more than a decade growing two original F&B concepts, Kilo and Grain Traders. He's also the hoteliers behind Kuala Lumpur’s newest boutique hotel, Else. So how did he acquire his success across different industries? On RICH, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to the man himself, Javier Perez, Founder of Kilo Col...

Singapore shares were barely changed as they entered the morning session today. That’s amid a sleepy trading session following the Vesak Day public holiday break yesterday. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was muted at the open, inching down 0.02 per cent to 3,307.21 points after 64.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singa...

Phosphate provides a quarter of all nutrients plants need to grow and thrive. It is an essential ingredient in all fertilisers that go to support the crops we eat and use in our daily lives.  And it is all about phosphate today as we speak to one of the world’s largest custodians and suppliers of phosphate-based fertilisers.  Founded over a century ago in Morocco, our guest OCP Group started out a...

Korean beauty has revolutionised the skincare industry with innovative rituals like double-cleansing, skin-loving essences, and iconic products like cushion compacts and lip tints. On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Amelia - also known as @glowyame , to share more about how Korean beauty has transformed the skincare industry and get tips for achieving that glow. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Singapore Air Charter noticed a rise in pet travel. And currently, to adapt to this demand, they are offering services for pet travels. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Stefan Wood, Aviation Specialist, Singapore Air Charter , to discuss about the increasing trend of pet travel, particularly private jet flights, and tips for making pet travel stress-free. Presented by: H...

Trust's zero-fee transactions are revolutionizing travel expenses, making it the go-to choice for savvy travelers. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Mira Bharin, Chief Marketing Officer, Trust , to discuss more about  their two-month travel campaign, zero-fee foreign exchange transactions, and its strategic partnership with Trip.com. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Ros...

Singapore shares were little changed today following a mixed showing on Wall Street and slight gains in Europe overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index headed down 0.02 per cent to 3,313.34 points, amid mixed trading among bank counters. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Airlines, after the national flag carrier signed an agreement with Indonesia flag carrier Garuda Indon...

Kevin Tan has nearly 400 watches to his name and has been collecting them since he was 16 years old. He admits that he doesn't wear all of his collection, but he remembers the vast majority of the ones he own because of milestones, moments of exuberance, or folly. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Kevin Tan, Chief Commercial Officer, Straits Financial , to find out more about...

Carmakers are not self-policing well enough and still buying parts from a firm that uses forced labor. Congress passed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act law in 2021 but thousands of BMW mini coopers were imported into the U.S. with components from the same firm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a new cocktail bar in town and it’s funky. In a good way. F*nkytown, is a new cocktail bar concept courtesy of the sandwich folks at Sarnies, hidden at the top of the bakery and café’s Sukhumvit 37 branch. Now what is it that makes this place so funky? We chat with Benjamin Lee, CEO and Founder of Sarnies Group to find out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.