Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

It’s all about flying high today as we speak to the world’s third largest commercial aircraft maker after Airbus and Boeing. Make a guess - we’re actually talking about Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer! Founded in 1969, Embraer is a global aerospace company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircrafts and systems with businesses spanning across areas such as Commercial and Exe...

Steph Adams is a #1 international best-selling author, with fourteen books under her belt, and a beacon of inspiration for women worldwide. But that’s not all; she's also a model, art director, and businesswoman, with over 4 million followers on Instagram.  A visionary in the making, Steph embodies the power of perseverance and an advocate for women’s empowerment. What did it take to achieve this...

When it comes to creating your ideal home in Singapore, it is not just about how great it looks, but also how it feels and how it improves the quality of your life.   Nestled among the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, lies  Studio Metanoia —a design firm with a difference. Led by its founder, Cher Lin , Studio Metanoia isn't just about creating spaces; it's about crafting sanctuaries for...

On What's Trending, Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Bieber have announced their first child, with the couple sharing a video and images of Hailey, 27, debuting her bump in a white lace dress. Also, A South Korean dog went missing for 41 days when his owner took him to a dog convention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historically dominated by the rich ‘boys’ club’ for the longest time, the luxury watch space is finally opening up to women with a fascination for mechanical timepieces. According to Deloitte’s 2023 Swiss Watch Industry Study, “the untapped potential of the female watch-buyer is significant.” The consultancy cited self-purchasing and more female watch influencers on social media as strong drivers...

On Spill the Tea, Prince Harry and his father won’t be having a cup of tea during his recent visit to the UK for the Invictus celebrations. The King of England’s schedule is too busy nowadays for him to make time to see his son, Prince Harry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks opened weaker today following disappointing earnings reported between market days. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.3 per cent to 3,255.85 points after 23 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have AEM Holdings, after the semiconductor equipment maker yesterday posted an 85 per cent fall in net profit...

This episode is for all my K-pop fan listeners. Are you a K-pop fan? But do you have what it takes to be a K-pop super fan? On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  AJ - also known as @blueningluv, to take a glimpse into the K-pop fangirl life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's right. You can now travel through continents without using your passport with the inaugural Taste The World Dining Series held on 4 – 26 May 2024. Launched by private travel specialist Gourmet Trails, join Singapore’s top gourmet restaurants and celebrity chefs in an exciting month-long culinary festival. Seven of Singapore’s most esteemed restaurants—Appetite, Hashida, CURE, Canchita, Esqu...

On What's Trending, TeamLab is opening a venue in Jeddah, which will feature over 80 sensorial installations across a 10,000 square foot space. Also, Katy Perry didn't attend this year's Met Gala but fans speculated she did. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How long would you wait for something you've wanted all your life? A year, maybe five? Try 22 years! That's how long Ipswich Town fans have waited to secure promotion to the promise land that is the English Premier League. So how have humble Ipswich secured back-to-back promotions, on a shoestring budget nonetheless? We speak to lifelong Ipswich Town fan and former head coach of Brunei DPMM, Adria...

On Spill the Tea, Boeing has been embroiled in a scandal following two 737 Max plane crashes in 2019 and a Lion air crash in 2018. And currently, it is developing an action plan to address concerns about planes already in service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks declined at the opening bell this morning, tracking subdued overnight performance in the US market.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) shed 0.4 per cent to 3,287.81 points after 29.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have UOB, after the lender posted a net profit of S$1.49 billion for its first quarter ended Mar...

Are you looking for a yacht rental in Singapore to plan a unique celebration or a getaway from the city? Or, are you thinking about yacht ownership altogether?  We’ve got you covered. For lovers of the oceans, Yacht Luxe has one of the largest fleets of yachts for charter in Singapore to create your very own luxurious sailing experience. But there’s also an interesting story behind the company’s f...

A refreshing watermelon fruit punch that combines the flavours of milk and lime soda went viral recently. Now this isn’t something new - it’s not a new concoction social media users usually come up with that went viral for everyone to try. It actually was created 600 years ago. Find out how to make this traditional Korean drink yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a company that you’ll come into contact with perhaps on a day to day basis.  Make a guess - if you’re thinking along the lines of ride hailing apps - you’re on the right track! Established back in 2010, our guest is Southeast Asia’s ride hailing giant and leading on-demand platform Gojek.   Fun fact here, the firm actually started out as a call centre focusing on courier and motorcycle rid...

Cat Bite Club is offering an immersive experience for its customers in their Agave La and Rice Academy masterclasses. The masterclasses does not only provide hands-on experience with its customers, but goes in-depth from its history to tips on how to create your favourite cocktail. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Jesse Vida, Operating Partner at Cat Bite Club , to find...

On What's Trending, a large collection of rare Pokémon cards was sold for 55,000 pounds (S$93,000) at an auction. Also, the Reigning Miss USA Noelia Voigt resigned her title in September last year to prioritize her mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Spill the Tea, researchers at the University of Connecticut are investigating the health effects of coffee pods, which are made of plastic and can leach hormone-disrupting chemicals into the coffee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered how the world's wealthiest people invest their millions? Well, there’s one area that has gained a lot of traction recently. According to The Wealth Report 2023 published by Knight Frank, art was a top investment performer in 2022. The report revealed that the super-rich weren’t only investing in art because they were following a passion, but they were also making good profit...

Singapore stocks entered this morning slightly stronger following overnight gains on Wall Street and Europe brought about by optimism over potential rate cuts by central banks. In early trade, the Straits Times Index headed down 0.2 per cent to 3,309.13 points after 21 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Frasers Logistics & Commercial...

Do you know what colour best suits you? If you ever wondered what colour makes you shine, perhaps colour analysis is the something you might want to try. Hongbin Jeong finds out her best colour with colour analyst Alicia Soh of Color Me SG, an experience that left her questioning her fashion choice.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much are you spending to look and feel like a million dollars in your gym attire?  What if you could also splurge on decking out your home with the best gym equipment that money can buy? Like a $26,000 glass exercise bike . That’s what co-founders and fitness enthusiasts Debra Tay and Tudi Guillamot are seeking to do with their passion project, Cycling Bears , a brand that curates and customis...

On What's Trending, French bakers have made the longest baguette ever made, reaching 140.53 meters, a record that trumps the previous Italian record of 132.62 meters. Also, Yoshiko Miwa celebrates her title as the oldest living Japanese American. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s one incident that went viral over a mispronunciation from a foreigner. And it led to a creation of a new slang word amongst Gen-Zs. It’s K-Slang word of the week - where I tell you one Korean slang word each week, to keep you on trend and help you blend in with the Koreans. And today's slang word is Nong-hyup eun haeng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.