Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Just over a month ago, a certain Joseph Schooling announced his retirement from swimming at the age of 28 - causing a ripple amongst Singapore’s professional athletes and the general public. Some saw it as the end of an era, while others viewed it as a manifestation of limited runways for athletes in Singapore. So does our perception of retirement for professional athletes need a refresh? If we ca...

The star, who posted a video of herself from the recent Met Gala in New York reciting the French Queen’s famous line “Let them eat cake” has caused a major celebrity turnaround. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the latest hit show that is making everyone glued to their seats, bringing them a rollercoaster of emotions, even shedding some tears. It’s The Queen of Tears. But some say it may be based on a true story - or at least inspired by it. Find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abygail Tan, the Associate Director of Futar, a Singapore-based construction company has grown from a humble shophouse to a global powerhouse. Initially focused on Japanese tiles, under her leadership, Futar has sourced materials from Spain, Italy, Turkey, and China. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Abygail Tan, Associate Director, Futar Enterprises Pte Ltd , to share more a...

Singapore shares dipped this morning, dragged mainly by index counter declines after a global rally overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) shed 0.4 per cent to 3,301.57 points after 68.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Golden Agri-Resources, after the palm oil company reported today a 60 per cent year-on-year decline...

It's time to wake up and smell the beanless coffee. Yes, you read that right! Local start-up Prefer has launched a fa-brew-lous bean-free coffee made from bread, spent barley and soya bean pulp. Prefer’s offerings have been brewing in selected cafes since December 2023, following a year of product development since it was co-founded in 2022 by a Singaporean food scientist Tan Ding Jie, and Texas-b...

It’s a momentous day today for Singapore. After nearly two decades, the country will officially inaugurate a new prime minister.  In a smooth transition of leadership, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will succeed Lee Hsien Loong, who has served as premier since 2004.  But does Mr Lee’s story end here? And how will the incoming PM write the next chapter of the Singapore sto...

Jackson Aw's journey from a solo trip to China led to creating over 100 original toy sculptures reaching 50 countries. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Jackson Aw, Founder and CEO, The Mighty Jaxx Group , to find out the secrets behind transforming passion into a thriving business. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada ( alex...

Two months ago, there were no dairy or food safety researchers who anticipated that we would be testing for avian influenza in the product of cows, says Payne, who is a researcher at the Western Institute of Food Safety and Security at the University of California. What’s the future hold? How will this develop? Stay tuned for more Spill The Tea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks began trading in muted tones this morning, mirroring the cautious sentiment on global markets where investors await key inflation data. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.01 per cent to 3,303.85 points, after 52.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Thai Beverage, after the beverage manufacture...

Ice-cream, sauces, seasoning powders, dish soaps, shampoos, deodorants, laundry detergent and hand sanitisers.  There is one common factor linking all these products together – and that’s they are all fast moving consumer goods or FMCGs. In fact our guest for today is part of one of the world’s leading FMCG firms Unilever.  That is the company behind brands such as Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Hellmann’s...

Are you planning a trip to Korea anytime soon?  If you’ve never been - or if you been several times, but looking for something new in your next trip, perhaps you’d like to go to the Korea Travel Fair 2024?! I hear they’ve invited some regional tourism organizations from Busan, Gangwon do, Gwangju, Jeju and Yeosu to share more about those destinations. But that’s not all. There are workshops and di...

Are you looking to stay away from the typical jam-packed tourist trail? Maybe it’s time to travel off the radar and consider a place like Mongolia. Mongolia is a hidden gem that offers the perfect blend of nature, culture and solo activities. And it’s definitely not crowded. There are around 67 million animals to nearly 3.5 million people in Mongolia; so, animals outnumber people.  Buyandelger Gan...

In August 2004, a significant moment in Singapore's history unfolded as then Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was sworn in as Prime Minister. Among the distinguished guests, one attendee stood out – a 14-year-old girl with an extraordinary story. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Clara Lock, Assistant Life Editor, The Straits Times , to share how a letter to PM Le...

A passionate enthusiast from Singapore whose love for Barbie dolls extends beyond mere collection. With over 12,000 Barbies, 500 Transformers, and a treasure trove of '80s and '90s toys, his journey goes beyond shelves filled with dolls. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Jian Yang, Managing Partner and Head of Strategy, Distilleri , to find out more about his Barbie collectio...

Is Joseph Muscat, the ex Prime Minister of Malta really a Money Launderer Mastermind? Or are the civil officers probing the inquiry merely prejudiced? Follow this story and stay tuned for more Spill The Tea, when Muscat appears in court on the 28th of May, 2024 for criminal charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks opened on a lacklustre note today despite modest gains on Wall Street. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.1 per cent to 3,287.65 points after 53.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Genting Singapore, after the integrated resort operator last Friday reported net profit of S$247.4 million for the...

With 16 goals in 4 matches across the opening weekend, the Singapore Premier League got off to a lively start. Earmarked as the team to beat, the Sailors notched the weekend's biggest victory with a 4-1 win over Hougang United. And if rumours are to be believed, they could be adding some European firepower to their ranks. We spill the tea on this review, in the good company of Straits' Times sport...

How do you order your coffee? Whether you fancy an Ice Americano, Hot Americano, or an Ice Vanilla Latte - South Koreans order it a different way - using these new slang words. Find out what they are.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s World Cocktail Day today! May 13 marks the first time the word “cocktail” was published, and the beginning of the drink’s rise in popularity around the world. So what better way to celebrate than 37 floors up, overlooking the Phnom Penh skyline? Soaring above the city's skyline, Sora (which means “sky” in Japanese) stands as an impressive beacon of cocktail excellence. Sora Bar, at Rosewood H...

On What's Trending, Netflix is preparing an unscripted reality competition series based on Willy Wonka. Also, The Ministry of Health (MOH) is seeking feedback from doctors on tightening the rules on issuing medical certificates following outpatient medical service consultations, particularly tele consultations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Malaysian footballer was the target of a vicious 'acid attack', while two other players were attacked within a week by unknown assailants, in a worrying outbreak of violence targeting athletes across the border. These incidents have left the football fraternity in Malaysia reeling, with fear and confusion gripping fans and footballers alike. What are the motives behind these attacks, and what ne...

Pasco is offering refunds because some rat remains were found in their bread packs. The factory in Tokyo has since stopped the assembly line and published a form on its website for affected customers to apply for refunds online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares climbed this morning, mirroring overnight gains in the US and in Europe. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) inched up 0.4 per cent to 3,279.54 points after 31.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have OCBC, after the lender reported today that its net profit for the first quarter ended Mar 31, 2024, rose 5 p...

Illit is a new rising group in South Korea. But who exactly are they? And will they be the next hot group to overtake Blackpink and New Jeans? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.