Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

With rumours continuing to swirl regarding Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United, the team head into a "make or break" weekend with a semi-final clash against Coventry City in the FA Cup. Riddled by injuries and ridiculed for a lacked of identity, what next for the once mighty Manchester United? We caught up with Wes Brown, a treble-winner and two-time UEFA Champions League winner with Manche...

According to Forrester, tech spending in Singapore hit S$22.17 billion in 2023. And across the region, 70% of Asia Pacific C-suite executives are either exploring generative AI use cases or already investing in them. Given the benefits of generative AI, how can Singapore organizations effectively leverage Generative AI to reduce business costs, and improve productivity securely? Sanjay Deshmukh, S...

Would you eat a new sub-species of a bird? Forged by Vow, pioneers in cultured meat, have created an entirely new subspecies of animal, called ‘Quailia’, solely for the purpose of eating. And what’s in its secret recipe? Japanese quail cells. Singaporean gastronomes will be the very first in the world to taste Forged Parfait at an exclusive dinner series, Forged at Mandala Club, held at MORI withi...

Singapore stocks inched up at the opening bell today, despite overnight losses on Wall Street amid analyst expectations of reduced Federal Reserve action.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to 3,192.3 points after 39.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust. That’s a...

The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) is looking for an anti-scam mascot to serve as a visual rallying call to bank customers to “stop and check before clicking”. It launched its anti-scam mascot design competition on April 16, offering $10,000 for the top entry, and $3,000 and $2,000 for the second- and third-placed designs, respectively. But how will a mascot help in the fight against scam...

It’s all about travel today as we speak to one of the world’s leading online travel agencies – Trip.com.  On its own, Trip.com is a familiar name to many, with a network of over 1.4 million hotels in 200 countries and regions, as well as more than 2 million individual flight routes connecting over 5,000 cities around the globe.  It is actually part of the NASDAQ and Hong Kong Exchange listed Trip....

The KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2024, that is happening from 28 May to 2 June, promises an electrifying showcase of world-class badminton talent, set against the backdrop of Singapore's vibrant sporting atmosphere. Why should you make time to check it out? We're in conversation with Arun Keshav Cavale, Vice President of the Singapore Badminton Association, to convince us (and you)! Got a story to...

Singapore stocks advanced this morning, despite losses in the US market and mixed results in regional markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.3 per cent to 3,164.75 points after 73.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have DFI Retail Group. The group has put its last two Singapore properties on the market. BT reported t...

Family trips have evolved greatly. Gone are the days of quick trips to neighbouring countries, travel experts are now seeing families becoming more adventurous in the places they go to and the activities they participate in.  Plus, families are beginning to travel with their children from an even younger age, bucking the term “they’re too young to remember anything”. So is the South African contin...

When thinking of everyday personal care, we look towards skincare fit for Asian skin and innovation that does not contain nasties, combining both good clinical derma care and aesthetics. So what are the biggest skincare trends in recent times? And how can one care for their skin amidst climate change? Kesh Gunasinghe, Head of R&D APAC, Kenvue shares more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

The KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2024, that is happening from 28 May to 2 June, promises an electrifying showcase of world-class badminton talent, set against the backdrop of Singapore's vibrant sporting atmosphere. Beyond the high-level competition, why have the Karim Family Foundation decided to back the tournament? We sat down with Cindy Karim, Principal of the Karim Family Foundation to fin ou...

Luxury hotels provide an experience unlike any other — one where exceptional service meets extraordinary amenities in an environment crafted for pure indulgence. But how does design play a part in that experience? We find out from the mastermind behind luxury hotels around all around the world, from W Mina Seyahi in Dubai, Fullerton Hotel Ocean Park in Hong Kong, the JW Marriott Khao Lak in Thaila...

Singapore shares opened weaker today following overnight losses on European markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.1 per cent to 3,143.14 points after 33 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have  City Developments Ltd after its associate company Cityview Place sold 65 units at The Residences at W Sentosa Co...

Back in April, a travel vlogger posted a video on Instagram, saying Singapore was a boring country with no vibes and claimed she would never visit the city-state again. Is Singapore so hard to love and easy to forget? Do rapid changes to our urban environment make Singapore an ‘unlovable city’? Adrian Lai, Architect from Meta Architecture and the Festival Director of Singapore Archifest 2024 weigh...

From the region’s reaction to Iran drone attacks on Israel to a possible Shinawatra family reunion in 2025.  Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris Strategies Singapore gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s literally cherry on the cake to speak to a company said to be the only in the world so far that produces wine from – not grapes, but cherries!  Our guest for today is Frederiksdal, a Danish firm that specialises in beverages like juices and wines made from Danish Stevns Cherry.  These are not the sweet cherries we eat during summer time, but those that taste sour with high sugar and acid cont...

With 149 shots on goal in their last 6 Premier League games but only 9 goals to show for their efforts....Liverpool have gone from hunting down a quadruple to running out of steam as the season approaches a climax. Who is to blame, and what does this mean for Jurgen Klopp's legacy in his final stretch at the helm? And who should replace the outgoing German? Sports Minutes is in conversation with E...

Reality meets fantasy in a Spring / Summer installation titled ‘Lost in Enchantment’ by Australian artist, Amanda Parer.  For the first time in Singapore and in Asia, visitors to ION Orchard are invited to an immersive experience where an interplay of garden and inflatable elements create an enchanting mix of light and colour. Amanda Parer, Artist tells us more about what to expect at  ‘Lost in En...

Speaking to reporters during a 10-minute doorstop interview at the Ministry of Communications and Information on April 16, a day after the long-awaited handover date was announced - Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will take on the role of senior minister in the new Cabinet, which should not have major changes. DPM Wong also confirmed that he will announce th...

Singapore stocks fell at the opening bell this morning, tracking losses in global markets amid worries over geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.3 per cent to 3,175.63 points after 39.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, Singapore Airlines, after the national carrier and its low-cost...

Estonia does not have to struggle to find a point of difference; it’s completely unique.  While it shares a similar geography and history with Latvia and Lithuania, culturally it’s distinct.  And while the country is the 132nd-smallest country in the world by land mass, it has produced more startups per capita than any other country in Europe. With ten unicorns and counting, Skype and Wise among t...

Highlights from a rare meeting between former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou and Chinese President Xi Jinping to a "new chapter" of Beijing-Pyongyang relations. 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.

After nearly 20 years heading Singapore’s government, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is set to step down on May 15. And as part of a long-planned succession, Singapore will be ushering in a new era led by current Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as our fourth prime minister. So what can we expect from DPM Wong when he takes over the reins of Prime Minister? Based on his leadership style, what h...

Bayer Leverkusen lifted the Bundesliga title for the first time in their 120-year history breaking Bayern Munich's 11-year stranglehold on the German top flight. Under the leadership of Xabi Alonso, their dominance has been relentless, unbeaten in 43 matches across 3 competitions this season. How has Alonso achieved this in under 18 months at the helm? Plus, we discuss a potentially decisive weeke...

The term "corporate ladder" is a conceptualised view of a company's employment hierarchy in which career advancement is considered to follow higher rungs on a ladder with of course upper management positions at the top.  Our guest is only 28 years old and has recently been announced as CEO of True Global Ventures. This milestone is a testament to her remarkable journey which started when she was 2...