Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

In his annual Lunar New Year message, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loon urged young couples to have more babies in the Year of the Dragon, as Singapore continues to battle a declining birth rate. However, Singaporeans have cited several factors for having no or fewer babies such as high costs of living and raising children. But could there be medical reasons that could cause our low birth rate, such a...

It’s all about salmon and trout today as we talk to one of the suppliers of land-based fish farming facilities.  Founded in 2017, Assentoft Aqua is a Danish aquaculture engineering company.  It provides fish farmers with what’s known as RAS or Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems that save space, pipes and minimises carbon footprint and the amount of investment needed per produced ton of fish.  The f...

With two Deloitte Women’s Premier League titles for the Lion City Sailors' in the bag, Venetia Lim is no stranger to success. Buoyed by her exploits on home soil, the 20-year old is now embarking on a brave new adventure to Australia -  to join Boroondara-Carey Eagles FC for the 2024 National Premier League Women’s Victoria (NPLW) season. How did the move down under come about, and how is she feel...

Alliance Française de Singapour invites you to immerse in the world of fashion at “La Veste” exhibition, a part of the French Excellence programme, Couture. Explore the artistry of the male blazer by renowned France-based and inspired fashion houses from the likes of Dior, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, and more.  Showcasing 42 men’s blazers from law professor and fashion photographe...

Singapore shares fell at the opening bell today, following overnight losses in global markets. That’s as US consumer inflation slowed less than expected. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 1.2 per cent to 3,103.34 points after 71.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have CapitaLand Investment, after the real estate i...

Poor manners and talking too much about oneself are Singaporeans biggest dating icks, according to recent surveys by global consumer research platform GWI.  Is that really true, or are we just too picky? Matt Smith, Trends Manager, GWI  explains how people in Singapore and Asia Pacific approach love and dating,  from dating preferences to the use of AI on dating apps. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Valentine’s Day this year will take on new significance for Indonesians, as they head to the polls today to determine who replaces Joko Widodo as their next president.  For the first time in 15 years, Indonesia is seeing a three-horse race for the presidency , with defence minister Prabowo Subianto, former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan, and former Central Java governor Ganjar Pranowo in the runn...

Today we’re going to talk about a company that you would have come in contact with on a day to day basis. Make a guess – this is a company that started as a bakery brand making pork floss buns.  Bingo if you’ve guessed Breadtalk. Founded in 2000, Breadtalk Group is now an F&B group with multiple concepts ranging from bakeries, restaurants  and even food atriums.  With close to 700 retail store...

With football’s lawmakers looking to introduce blue cards and sin-bins, with trials expected later this year - we discuss the merits of this latest 'innovation'. Also could Arteta's Arsenal crash the Manchester City-Liverpool Premier League duopoly?  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.

When it comes to gaming accessories, some of the most popular ones out there are gaming chairs. However, high-end gaming chairs often come with a heavy price tag. Gaming chair maker TTRacing is trying to change the status quo, make gaming chairs more accessible and showing that comfort doesn’t mean breaking the bank. Henry Ting, Founder and CEO of million-dollar brand TTRacing ,  tell us more abou...

Singapore shares rose at the opening bell this morning, following overnight gains in global markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.3 per cent to 3,146.08 points after 41.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, James, we have Straco Corp. The tourism facilities operator said in its profit guidance that it expects to report...

Doctor Anywhere has launched DA Orchard MedSuites , a flagship 12,000-square-foot integrated health screening and imaging centre. Beyond health screenings, DA MedSuites offers a tailored approach of combining medical diagnostics with practical lifestyle adjustments aimed at fostering overall well-being.  The arrival of DA Orchard MedSuites aligns with Singapore’s increasing focus on preventive hea...

Singapore and China have agreed to a 30-day mutual visa-free entry for their citizens, close to two months after the proposal was first announced. The arrangement formally enters into force on Friday (Feb 9), the eve of Chinese New Year. Could a new visa exemption arrangement renew Singapore’s appeal to Chinese tourists? And with Thailand also introducing its own visa exemption for Chinese travele...

It’s all about helping smaller companies gain access to green financing today.  While companies may think that they need to collect vast amounts of data to track sustainability goals, the fact is that a bulk of that required may have already been tracked in their day-to-day processes. This can be data on their electricity consumption, or carbon emissions, collected automatically through the firm’s...

Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry & Mesut Ozil are amongst the stars who are set to headline a blockbuster line-up for an Over-35s World Cup, which is set to be hosted in England this June. The competition is set to feature eight past champions of the FIFA World Cup: England, Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Uruguay.  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |...

Singapore shares fell at the opening bell this morning, after global equities turned out mixed showings overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.5 per cent to 3,128.75 points after 56.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have StarHub. The mainboard-listed telco posted a net profit of S$72.9 million for its second...

Chelsea responded to a troubling week that has mounted the pressure on Pochettino by beating Aston Villa 3-1 in the FA Cup. But will it be a catalyst for the Blues' to turn their fortunes around? If not, will Pochettino last the rest of the season? We discuss that, and also preview the upcoming football fixtures with the Asian Cup and AFCON finals on the calendar for this weekend. Got a story to t...

Amidst the backdrop of our recovering tourism industry, Skyline Luge Singapore is looking to cater to the demand for recreational activities and sustainable entertainment for post-pandemic travelers. Skyline Luge Singapore has recently announced the launch of Ride the Beat, a new night time musical extravaganza.  Stephanie Besse, General Manager, Skyline Luge Singapore tells us more. See omnystudi...

Singapore stocks opened lower today, bucking the global trend on a day which saw gains for stock markets worldwide. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per cent to 3,260.09 points after 104.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Digital Core Real Estate Investment Trust.  The Reit issued 192 million new units at an issue...

In Southeast Asia, 62% of deaths result from noncommunicable diseases, with over 50% affecting those under 70, contributing significantly to premature mortality.  The question is, can we effectively curb chronic illness and premature mortality? How can the medical device sector reshape the next frontier in healthcare innovation, in 2024 and beyond? Bijay Singh, Global Head, Business Unit Healthcar...

Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into a luxury brand called Bally. This is a brand that many may have heard about but yet not exactly know about.  Some might think of Bally as a company with a rich heritage in shoemaking, but it was actually founded in 1851 as a family run ribbon factory, three years before Louis Vuitton was born.  The firm expanded rapidly as it industrialised its pr...

Did you try playing chess on your mobile phone after watching "The Queen’s Gambit” on Netflix to see if you might actually be a chess prodigy? The Queen’s Gambit's viral moment may have passed, but for some young people out there, the game is still only heating up. Made up of a group of 20-something- year-olds, Aliwal Chess Club has been holding public chess meet-ups in Kampong Gelam since 2021. H...

For years, the fight against climate change has been symbolised by one number, 1.5. But as global warming intensifies extreme weather events, the debate over the fate of 1.5°C is heating up in unprecedented ways. So Is the 1.5-degree climate goal still realistic? Will McGoldrick, Regional Managing Director, Asia Pacific, The Nature Conservancy explains.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak is considering filing a new petition for a full pardon, less than a week after a special panel agreed to halve his jail sentence. Najib, who was sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted in a case linked to the 1MDB scandal, had applied for clemency previously. But the pardons board, which is chaired by Malaysia’s king, opted last week to red...

Singapore stocks climbed this morning, after global equities rallied overnight.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.9 per cent to 3,153.46 points after 73.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, DBS reported net profit of S$2.27 billion for the fourth quarter ended December, 3 per cent lower than the S$2.34 billion recorded in the...