Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Our guest embodies the spirit of innovation, leadership, and empowerment and in her capacity, she has played a pivotal role in overseeing the development and expansion plans of her company’s hospitality management arm, solidifying her commitment to driving growth and excellence within the industry. Angeline Tan, Vice President, CES Hospitality & Senior Vice President, Momentus Hospitality shar...

The European Union has imposed a S$2.6 billion fine on Apple for violating its competition laws this week. This marks the bloc's first-ever antitrust penalty against the US tech giant, as well as the start of a new era where trust-busters can be quicker and more efficient in policing Silicon Valley’s biggest companies. What is their secret weapon? Should Big Tech be worried? In the UK, British cha...

Singapore shares rose at the opening bell this morning, tracking overnight gains in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.1 per cent  to 3,139.17 points after 25.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Great Eastern. The insurer said a recent request by a minority shareholder to table resolutions at its upco...

As cancer rates continue to surge globally, the impact on women is becoming increasingly severe. And, nowhere is this more evident than in Asia Pacific, which accounts for a staggering 45% of all global breast cancer cases and 58% of cervical cancer deaths worldwide. Yet, we know that tools exist to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem and to reduce the incidence of breast cancer....

Simona Halep has vowed to return to tennis with "renewed vigour and an invigorated spirit" after a four-year doping ban was reduced to nine months. The 2-time Grandslam winner has not played competitively since the US Open in August 2022 - when she failed a doping test. Halep's suspension was backdated to the start of her provisional suspension in October 2022, meaning she is able to return to com...

PetExpo is back, bigger and better than ever for its 10th Anniversary! Happening from March 15th to 17th at Expo Hall 5B and 6, this year, PetExpo is also thrilled to introduce an official Aqua Zone exclusively dedicated to enthusiasts of aquatic animals. David Lim, Project Director, PetExpo tells us more about what to expect from this year's edition.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Statistics have highlighted a current trend in the real estate market that cannot be ignored.  Private property prices have surged to an all-time high, experiencing a staggering increase of 28 percent over the past three years. In a red-hot real estate market where owning a private property feels like a distant dream for many, but our next guest has defied all odds.  Damien Tan, Team Leader, JNA R...

Singapore shares climbed at the opening bell this morning, despite overnight losses in global markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.3 per cent to 3,116.94 points after 53.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have  Singtel. The telco’s Australian unit Optus was fined A$1.5 million (S$1.3 million) by the Australian Communic...

From Bersatu’s MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan almost suspension to Malaysia's relationship with China and Indonesia’s incoming President, Prabowo Subianto ambitions for the country.  Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris Strategies Singapore gives us an analysis on those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helping tugboats, ferries, pilot boats and other coastal vehicles electrify and ride the green wave – that’s what we are going to talk about today.  Founded in 2022, our guest for today Pyxis is a maritime electrification technology startup that aims to create a more sustainable future at sea by easing mass commercialisation and adoption of electric coastal vehicles. Supported by leading coastal v...

The world’s best Table Tennis stars are coming back to Singapore for the Singapore Smash at Singapore Sports Hub from Thursday 7 to Sunday 17 March. But this year's event will be for more than just lovers of the sport, promises to be bigger and better. Why? We speak to Shaun Nik, Head of Event and Experience at World Table Tennis, to find out! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph...

Singapore shares rose at the opening bell this morning, despite overnight losses in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.2 per cent to 3,127.49 points after 36.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have City Developments Limited. The property giant is close to sealing a 244 million euro (S$356 million) deal to...

Electricity prices are continuing to go up due to rising energy costs, higher carbon tax and the GST hike. And over the years LED lighting technology has achieved new breakthroughs, with ultra energy-efficient bulbs that consume 60 percent less energy than standard LEDs and with a lifespan of 50 years entering the market. So are LED lights a useful investment for one to save cost and conserve ener...

From China's annual political conclave kicking off in Beijing to Chinese developer Country Garden facing liquidation petition.  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.

It's getting tight at the top as City closed the gap on pace-setters Liverpool with 3-1 win in the Manchester Derby. We review the 'inevitable' nature of their win, plus the rest of the 'inevitable' subplots that took centre stage this past sporting weekend!  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.

Financial technology or better known as fintech is used to describe new technology that seeks to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services. But from 2018 or so to 2022, there was a shift to consumer-oriented services. fintech now includes different sectors and industries such as education, retail banking. So how can we expect the fintech industry to continue evolving in the n...

Singapore stocks were pulled into positive territory today after global equities ended the previous week with record gains. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.3 per cent at 3,145.39 points after 34.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Great Eastern and OCBC. That’s with a group of Great Eastern’s minority shareholders...

Meltwater together with  We Are Social  have recently released Digital 2024, their latest annual report on social media and digital trends worldwide. And in spite of Singapore’s high internet penetration and mobile connectivity, internet and social media users, aged 16 to 64, are not glued online as one might assume.  David Hickey, Executive Director, Meltwater (Asia-Pacific) tells us more about t...

Radium is an element we see in our periodic tables during chemistry lessons. But did you know that it was once used to make watches for naval divers thanks to its self-luminescence quality?  In fact, one luxury firm used to supply such timepieces to the Italian military back in the early 1900s.  And while Radium was banned in the 1960s due to its radioactive properties, the glow-in-the-dark featur...

Swift-mania may have hit Singapore in a big way, but that's not the only event happening this weekend. The Singapore Cricket Club is hosting the SCC International Hockey Sixes, with a host of teams local and abroad set to do battle at the Padang. Why should you make time for this FREE event? Subhas Nathan, Chairman of the SCC International Hockey Sixes, tells us! Got a story to tell? Get in touch...

This 89-year-old bakery has been around since the 1920s. Originally a humble street stall, they opened their first brick-and-mortar bakery in 1935. Today, Tong Heng is a homegrown brand celebrated for its handmade diamond-shaped egg tarts and one of Singapore’s oldest traditional Chinese pastry shops. So, what's in store for the future? Ana Fong, Chief Operating Officer and 4th-generation successo...

Singapore shares opened flat this morning, despite overnight gains in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was flat, falling just 0.09 point to 3,141.76 points after 77.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have ComfortDelGro. The transport operator announced a net profit of S$102 million for the second half of 2...

In 2023 alone, mobile cyber security came under close scrutiny across the region but particularly in Singapore. Fast forward to 2024, regulators are taking a more active role in the mobile security landscape. How important is geo-compliance for app makers who are looking to comply with the rules and regulations in force in every geography where their mobile apps are in use? Jan Sysmans , Mobile Ap...

For the first time ever, Singapore’s resident total fertility rate has dropped below 1.0. Preliminary estimates show that the total fertility rate fell to 0.97 in 2023, declining further from the previous record of 1.04 in 2022 and 1.12 in 2021. What are the factors leading to the new low? And should we be worried?  Dr Mathew Mathews, Head, Social Lab, and Principal Research Fellow at the Institut...

The Lion City Sailors have signed attacking midfielder Bart Ramselaar from Dutch Eredivisie side Utrecht on a deal till the end of the 2025-26 campaign. The 27-year-old, who won the Eredivisie title with PSV Eindhoven and has three caps for the Netherlands, arrives for a reported fee of about €1.5 million (S$2.2 million) - making him the SECOND most expensive signing in SPL history. So what can fa...