Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Russia is still reeling from its deadliest terrorist incident in two decades. It is estimated that more than 130 people were killed and scores more injured in Friday's attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall concert venue. The Islamic State group has said four of its members carried out the attack. Yet Russian officials, and state media, have largely ignored any Islamic State link, focusing almost exc...

Singapore shares entered the morning session barely moved, as gains from travel and hospitality-related index counters clashed with a weaker showing from banks. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) edged up 0.03 per cent to 3,252.69 points after 35 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have ESR-Logos Reit, after its manager said today t...

It is all about the concrete that goes into the buildings we live, work and play in today! Founded in 1958, our guest Pan-United Corporation is a Singapore-grown and publicly listed concrete innovation company that aims to catalyse change and promote sustainability in the ready-mix concrete and logistics space.  The company is one the largest producers of concrete here in Asia. The firm has a cata...

Despite the Lions falling to a 4-1 defeat to China, the mood surround Singapore football is one of hope and optimism. This after new head coach Tsutomu Ogura made an encouraging start to his tenure. The points tally after two games maybe only be 1 point, but the performances have left fans with much encouragement. Are they right to feel that way, and what lies ahead for Ogura and co.? Deepanraj Ga...

Singapore stocks advanced at the opening bell this morning, following higher-than-expected growth in the city-state’s February factory output. If you recall, data released by the Economic Development Board yesterday showed that Singapore’s factory output grew 3.8 per cent in February, exceeding private-sector economist estimates of 0.5 per cent.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) gaine...

Would you believe that 1 percent of users are responsible for 88 percent of data loss events? The latest findings from Proofpoint’s inaugural Data Loss Landscape report found an overwhelming 4 out of 5 organisations in Singapore experienced data loss in 2023. The report also found that GenAI was also found to be the fastest growing area of concern. Tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and even Gr...

From Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s two sons claiming they had been ordered to assist the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in an anti-graft investigation purportedly targeting their own father to Two candidates who lost in Indonesia's presidential race last month filing a court challenge after Prabowo Subianto victory.  Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris Strategie...

With Ashley Cole becoming only the THIRD defender to be inducted in the Premier League Hall of Fame, we wonder...are defenders criminally underrated? And if so, who makes your list in terms of defenders (past & present) who have been overlooked? Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that 14 March is Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant, 3.14?  Our guest is a dynamic educator who is making learning maths as easy as pie. He is not your average maths teacher but a gaming enthusiast who is transforming the educational landscape for his students. A former game designer turned math tutor, he employs an adaptive teaching style that incorporates poi...

Singapore stocks opened muted this morning after data for Singapore’s headline and core inflation in February came in hotter than anticipated.   Figures released yesterday showed that headline inflation for February climbed to 3.4 per cent year on year, up from 2.9 per cent in January.  In terms of companies to watch, shares of Lum Chang fell more than 10 per cent this morning after the company re...

According to the CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report, eCrime, which includes identity-related scams, was the most pervasive cyber threat landscape last year.  And with the tax paying season around the corner, so are scammers and cybercriminals. While targeting consumers has been the norm in recent years, this year cybercriminals are going a step ahead to even target tax professionals. Scott Jark...

This is a conversation you would want to listen to especially if you have an elderly family member at home.  Started as a R&D team consisting of a group of engineers from the Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Soundeye is a social enterprise that uses sound recognition and radar sensors to detect abnormal events such as when an elderly member gets up out of bed or stands up f...

From the US and UK imposing sanctions on China after various cyberattacks to the International Monetary Fund urging Beijing to embark on pro-market reforms.  Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs gives us an analysis of those headline and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

F1 needed a feel-good story after a tumultuous start to the season off track and Red Bull's continued domination on it, and Carlos Sainz and Ferrari certainly provided it in Australia. Overcoming an appendix surgery the Spaniard put in a smooth operation to seal a memorable day down under. And while Ferrari flourished, Mercedes continue to meander....we review it all on this episode! Got a story t...

Leading a team is no easy task. Just look at some of the most inspiring leaders, despite their hard work, there is something so inspiring about a leader that empowers their team.  Good leaders are self-aware, communicate effectively, delegate work, encourage strategic thinking, and motivate the team to do their very best.  Our guest is the Vice President and General Manager for APAC and Japan for...

Singapore stocks were trading muted this morning, following subdued performances in global markets.   In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.01 per cent to 3,217.52 points after 92.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Sabana Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust, after the Reit’s trustee established an internalisation co...

Approximately US$2.5 trillion is expected to be transferred to the next generation by around 70,000 high-net-worth individuals in Asia-Pacific (APAC) over the next decade. And Millennials and Gen Z are projected to dominate 70 percent of the global luxury market spenders by 2025.  So how will this set to impact the region’s luxury retail landscape and consumer spending behaviour? Jess Tang, Senior...

From Donald Trump's looming $454 million fraud judgement deadline to the US' aviation scene in trouble.  Dr John Donaldson, Associate Professor of Political Science,  School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore put up a rallying performance, on head coach Tsutomu Ogura's debut, to come from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw against China - securing their first point in the 2026 World Cup Qualifying campaign. Buoyed by close to 30-thousand in attendance at the Singapore Sports Hub, the Lions heeded the call of duty to leave fans feeling optimistic. So what was good, what was bad and what coul...

Singapore stocks opened weaker this morning, despite overnight gains in US and European markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.2 per cent to 3,215.3 points after 40 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, Marco Polo Marine. The shipyard and marine logistics company yesterday said that its Taiwanese subsidiary, PKR Offsho...

Using the power of machine learning to help companies optimise the Return on Investment of their digital marketing strategies – that’s what we are talking about today.  Founded in 2013 by a group of former Google engineers, our guest is Silicon Valley based ad-tech unicorn Moloco. The company offers performance marketing solutions that help businesses maximise their advertising sp...

What defines an all-time great? Trophies? Goals? Clean sheets? Well in conjunction with the Football Association of Singapore, Sports Minutes conducted a special contest to garner the peoples' choice when it comes to that age old question....Who is your all-time favourite footballer? Tune in as we take a trip down memory lane!  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raush...

According to a report by LinkedIn - skills needed for a job here will change by a whopping 72% by 2030 as a result of greater AI adoption among businesses.  To keep up with the trend, 92% of businesses are planning to focus on improving employees’ skills this year, while nearly half are looking to provide online training and development programs. While the SkillsFuture scheme expands to better equ...

From Catherine, Princess of Wales photo controversy to who will be Ireland’s next leader after Leo Varadkar stepped down.  Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific weighs in.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares rose at the opening bell this morning, following mixed results in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.6 per cent to 3,197.77 points after 49.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Olam Group. Its indirect 64.57 per cent-owned subsidiary, Olam Agri, has launched a non-binding indicative offe...