Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

People hit the gym for a variety of reasons, to relieve stress or to work towards a fitness goal. But that is not the case for our next guest, he started going to the gym to do better at his office job. Our guest’s office job is not quite what you may think, he is actually El Salvador’s diplomatic ambassador to Singapore. His Excellency Arturo Alfonso Acevedo Valencia, El Salvador Ambassador to Si...

Liverpool's stuttering end to the season hit another snag, with the departing Jurgen Klopp and out-of-form Mo Salah involved in a touchline spat during the 2-2 draw with West Ham. The result left Liverpool all but out of the title race. What does this mean for the Reds on the Klopp-less road ahead? Plus the two-horse Premier League title race is going right down to the wire! Got a story to tell? G...

From US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's seventh diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war to US President Joe Biden signing a US$95 billion foreign aid Bill into law, starting the clock on a nine-month window for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app.  Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics, INSEAD gives us an analysis of those headline and more. ...

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to become more prevalent in the workplace, organisations are increasingly looking for ways to ensure that their AI systems comply with relevant regulations and standards.  Dow Jones Risk & Compliance has recently unveiled an industry-leading AI-powered research platform that enables organisations to build an investigative due diligence report covering...

The term ‘Poké Bowl’ has been doing its rounds on social media for a couple of years now. Chances are, you too might have tried this dish at the peak of the Poké bowl craze.  Since opening their doors in 2016, Poke Theory’s brother-sister duo have served up countless bowls of rice, fresh veggies and raw fish. 8 years on, Poke Theory is looking to innovate and enhance their menu with a fresh overha...

Imagine a peaceful oasis right in the bustling heart of Orchard Road. That’s exactly what Artyzen Singapore delivers. Standing out on the star-studded hotel stretch of Cuscaden Road is no easy feat, but Hong Kong-based hospitality brand Artyzen’s first international outpost in Singapore has done it through a potent mix of design maximalism and emphasis on the hyperlocal Jeff Crowe, General Manager...

According to the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, insufficient knowledge and experience are the top barrier to the adoption of cybersecurity measures amongst organizations here. Other hurdles included lack of resources, low return-of-investment concerns, and budget constraints. Amid the surge in phishing scams and ransomware attacks, is the confidence among Singapore organizations unwarranted?...

When you think of private clubs, certain things typically come to mind, exclusive perks, luxurious decor and a long waiting list. However, there is more to private clubs than this. From networking with some of the city's high flyers to attending private events, being a member of an exclusive club has a range of perks.  Jeff Connon, General Manager, Mandala Club tells us more.  See omnystudio.com/l...

Liverpool's Premier League title ambitions took a(nother) bitter blow as the Reds loss 2-0 to Merseyside rivals Everton - derailing the hopes of a fairytale farewell in Jurgen Klopp's swansong season at the helm. Did the timing of the German's departure announcement have an undesired effect on the title tilt? And where to from here for the stumbling reds? We hear from a couple of Liverpool fans fo...

April is Autism Awareness Month, and we dedicate this conversation to promote acceptance, understanding, and inclusion of individuals with autism. In Singapore, one in 150 children has autism. Studies have shown that the public perception of autism revealed that autistic children are generally judged in a less favourable light.  It gets harder for them as they enter the working world as well. So w...

Golf's biggest battleground is coming to Singapore, May 3-5th. Are you ready to experience golf like never before? Well tune in to be convinced if you're not already - as Su-Ann Heng, Singapore's former No.1 ranked golfer & LIVGolf's on course analyst, speaks to Sports Minutes! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

The Executive Centre (TEC), headquartered in Hong Kong with a footprint across APAC and Middle East, has been at the forefront of flexible work since opening its doors in Hong Kong in 1994. Today, the flexible workspace company boasts over 200 Centres in 34 cities and 15 markets. All of their spaces are situated at prime office buildings in the CBD, and are well-furnished with luxury furniture fro...

Did you know that In 2022, the amount of e-waste generated globally hit 62 million tonnes and that is enough to fill 1.55 million 40-tonne trucks. And Asia is a major source of e-waste, accounting for nearly half of the global e-waste generated in 2022.  While many components of electronic devices are recyclable, the recycling rate for e-waste is relatively low. Nathan Hall, Vice President of Asia...

From former Malaysian PM Najib Razak not divulging a meeting with the Saudi King to MACC investigators to Myanmar’s former state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint were reportedly moving out of jail to house arrest last week.  Dr Felix Tan, Independent Political Observer gives us an analysis of those headlines and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hidden for more than 150 years, a row of Victorian railway arches will be restored to become the focal point of a £2.5 billion development on London’s South Bank. They will form the heart of a commercial, retail, cultural and residential hub as part of Native Land’s ‘Bankside Yards’ riverside project. With climate action as its foundation, the mixed-use development at Bankside Yards is set to be t...

Singapore Aquatics (SAQ) and Sports Schooling, the swim school of Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling, will be conducting a swim clinic to bring aquatic sports to underprivileged children. The clinic is part of SAQ’s “Empowering Lives Through Aquatics” initiative, which aims to get participants between the ages of 6 and 14 to complete the first three stages of SwimSafer, the national water saf...

Recently a few gyms and fitness centres have all been in the news for the wrong reasons as members found themselves caught out with sudden closures. The blame has been cast on the impact of Covid-19 and rising business costs. But even with the current landscape of the fitness business undergoing significant transformation, our guest has somehow managed to sustain his business. Sasidharan Unnithan,...

From China’s initial restrained silence on Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel to China's President Xi Jinping ordering the biggest military reorganisation since 2015.  Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks opened stronger today following overnight gains on global markets as easing tensions in the Middle East boosted investor confidence. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 1 per cent to 3,258.07 points after 76.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Ascendas Reit. Its manager yesterday reported a hig...

It’s all about sentiment within financial markets today as we speak to one of the earliest fintech companies in the world. .  Founded in 1992, our guest Saxo is an international investment firm for investors and traders under the supervision of the Danish FSA, with a reach of over 2,500 professionals around the world including in key financial hubs such as Singapore. Its investment platform provid...

As the world celebrates Earth Day on April 22, it is important to reflect on the role that fashion plays in shaping the future of our planet. With sustainable fashion and mindful shopping on the rise, more individuals are turning to thrift shops in Singapore to give old clothes new life. But how do you go thrift shopping efficiently? Sustainable fashion influencer, Nicole, @chinchilla.vintage shar...

A second consecutive FA Cup final will see a Manchester Derby take centre stage, as United survived a scare from Coventry to book their place in the showpiece event while City edged out Chelsea the day before. But is time's up for ten Hag at the helm despite a third cup final berth in two years? We hear from our man on the ground, The Straits Times sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan, who was at Wem...

New research from Twilio highlights that while businesses are successfully using AI to power more personalised, intelligent customer interactions, brands continue to grapple with challenges around transparency and lack of customer data. So what are these challenges and how much trust do consumers have on brands to keep their data safe?  Nicholas Kontopoulos, Vice President of Marketing, Asia Pacif...

US House of Representatives passed US$61 billion in fresh aid for Ukraine on Saturday, ending a six-month political impasse during which Kyiv’s stockpiles dwindled in its war against Russia. The Ukraine aid will be combined with funding for Israel and Taiwan, for a foreign assistance package totalling US$95 billion. Will this help end the war in Ukraine? Why are  US lawmakers now tying TikTok to f...

Singapore shares inched up at the opening bell this morning, eking out a gain despite subdued performance in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.1 per cent to 3,180.07 points after 38 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have DBS. The bank has put up for sale a portfolio of 46 HDB shop and shophouse units, and...