Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Having struggled for game time with his club side, Ilhan Fandi is relishing being back in the Lions' den. Under the tutelage of new head coach Tsutomu Ogura, there is renewed optimism ahead of Singapore's crucial WCQ clash against China. Will the off-pitch optimism equate to an uptick in on-pitch fortunes? Ilhan Fandi is certainly bullish as he spills the beans on Sports Minutes. Got a story to te...

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. But as Singaporean homes shrink every decade, how do you find the right balance between having a place that's functional but also a reflection of your personality? Because the reality is this: spending more on renovations doesn't always mean a better outcome for the average Singaporean homeowner. So, is your kitchen renovation a good investment or a w...

Singapore equities advanced at the opening bell this morning, mirroring overnight gains on global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to 3,180.94 points after 84.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have CapitaLand Investment. The asset manager has raised one billion yuan (S$187.1 million) from...

It is obvious that cybersecurity is a fast-growing issue in today’s digital world. While it may not always be obvious, cyber attackers are constantly evolving their approach to penetrate the computer systems of enterprises and individuals alike. Our guest has spent his career focused on the greatest threats to the US National Security, including weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, and global i...

From Malaysia' finance ministry calling for a "Malaysia First" approach to strengthen their ringgit to Thailand wanting to ban recreational marijuana with a new cannabis bill.  Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black Dot and Director for Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Improving the safety and security of livestock herds by ensuring traceability across the animal’s lifecycle. That is what we’re talking about.  Founded in 2013, our guest is Chipsafer, an internet-of-things company that offers real-time Cattle tracking solutions that captures useful data such as the current and historic health, the behaviour and the transaction information of livestock. By underst...

The Singapore Yachting Festival is set to return for the 25 to 28 April alongside the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference, both being held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove. The 4-day event will showcase spectacular yacht displays and stunning entertainment, with about 70 boats, including many making their country and regional debuts this year. So, whether you’re a seasoned seafarer or a landlubber wit...

Singapore stocks were trading muted this morning, following mixed results in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.01 per cent to 3,172.38 points after 140.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have  Singapore Post. The national postal service provider today announced the completion of its strategic re...

Singapore’s recent budget announcement has placed the ageing society in Singapore as a key priority.  And this means that the entire care ecosystem in Singapore must play its part in enhancing the accessibility and affordability of treatments, to ensure the elderly and their caregivers fulfil the promises of the Budget 2024. Raman Singh, CEO, Juniper Biologics shares how his company is looking a m...

From the Chinese embassy urging its citizens in Singapore to ‘stay away’ from gambling to the US House of Representatives approving a bill that could force the app’s Chinese owner ByteDance to divest from the company.  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.

Manchester United kept their trophy hopes alive for this season and ended Liverpool's quest for four trophies with a dramatic extra-time victory in an FA Cup quarter-final. Amad Diallo was the match-winner right at the death, completing a memorable comeback to set up a semi-final clash against Coventry City. So did Manchester United win it, or did Liverpool lose it? We discuss! Got a story to tell...

Selling your entire business is different from selling your shares. When you sell your business, the business’ existing assets and liabilities are taken over by the buyer and this is unlike a share sale where, save for the change of shareholder, there is no change in the owner of the business’ assets. Our next guest sold his marketing and strategy business, he was thrilled with that until he found...

Singapore stocks opened relatively unchanged this morning after data from Enterprise Singapore showed that the country’s non-oil domestic exports fell 0.1 per cent year-on-year in February, weighed down by a decrease in the non-electronics sector. This represented a reversal from the previous month’s 16.7 per cent expansion and missed the 4.7 per cent median growth forecast by private-sector econo...

Curious about where branding trends are headed in 2024? Branding trends are constantly evolving alongside trends in fashion, interior design, pop culture, and general consumer taste. Knowing these trends gives a company the upper hand in communicating their products and services to the right customers. So wil we be seeing a shift towards authentic, no-nonsense branding and a heavy emphasis on an e...

We’ve talked in depth about semiconductor makers on the show, and today we want to go one step further to look at the largest manufacturers of semiconductor equipment in the US.  With an annual revenue of US$26.52 billion, our guest Applied Materials is a leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world.  The chipmaking tool giant...

The US House of Representatives passed a Bill on March 13 that would give TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to divest the US assets of the short-video app used by about 170 million Americans or face a ban. What will happen to TikTok if the US bans the app? Who will be the potential buyers  lining up to take over the social media company? Could the ban fuel Meta's advertising domina...

England take on Brazil and Belgium at Wembley this month in the last fixtures before manager Gareth Southgate names his squad for Euro 2024. With some eye-catching inclusions and omissions, we assess the Three Lion's chances ahead of the showpiece event happening in June. Is this Southgate's final chance..especially with one Jose Mourinho lurking? Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker...

Bacardi Limited has recently released its fifth annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report, anticipating the key trends that will redefine cocktail culture and the spirits business in 2024.   And for the first time, Singapore was one of the key countries surveyed to create the report, alongside global cocktail giants such as the US, UK and Tokyo.  Does this mean Singapore has made it in the world’s coc...

Singapore stocks fell this morning, after global equities took a hit overnight.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.9 per cent to 3,156.74 points after 97 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have restaurant operator No Signboard. Thecounter resumes trading today, more than two years after it voluntarily suspended its t...

Advances in critical infrastructure technology are improving efficiency and effectiveness, but at the same time, they are opening the door to threat actors and cyberattacks that can have a catastrophic impact on utilities. According to CyberArk’s 2023 Identity Security Threat Landscape ,  61% of APAC organisations surveyed say they would not be able to protect against an attack stemming from a suc...

No Signboard Holdings has resumed the trading of its shares on March 15 after obtaining concurrence from Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) on March 14.  But shares of No Signboard Holdings slid after opening at 2.7 cents, the stock was down 1.6 cents, or 51.6 percent.  Will such sentiments continue for No Signboard shares?  Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan shares his views.  See omnyst...

With a handsome bounty of US$2,500,000, the Porsche Singapore Classic will take centre stage at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club from 21-24 March - featuring the likes of Rasmus Højgaard, Tom McKibbin and Yannik Paul. Returning with a bang after a prolonged hiatus, what will the event offer? We caught up with Patrick Bowers, Executive Championship Director of the Porsche Singapore Classic, to...

Celebrate all things Peranakan at Armenian Street Party: Peranakan Pasar, which has returned since 8 March on an extended four-week run till 31 March.  This year, the festival's 8th edition will feature a unique tok panjang experience, kueh-inspired bouncy castle, and the iconic Peranakan afterparty on Armenian Street.  Heryanti Jamal, Manager, Audience, ACM and Peranakan Museum tells us more abou...

Singapore equities climbed this morning, despite the global market closing mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.3 per cent to 3,169.68 points after 44.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singtel after it clarified on reports which said that it was intending to sell Optus. Other companies to watch include...

Cancer is still very much a threat to the community at large and there are many misconceptions and fear within the public around it. With the advancement of technology, there is hope and at Siemens Healthineers, they aim to address the entire cancer care continuum, from screening and prevention through diagnosis, therapy, and survivorship.  Siow Ai Li, Managing Director, Siemens Healthineers Singa...