Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

A brave new world awaits, with Ange Postecoglou gearing up for his first season in the hot seat of Tottenham. What will the much-heralded Australian bring to Spurs, and how will he cope with the possible departure of talisman Harry Kane? Speaking ahead of the Festival of Football in Singapore, Postecoglou tells Deepanraj Ganesan about all of this and much more. Got a story to tell? Get in touch wi...

Singapore shares opened muted today after stock markets in the United States and Europe closed mostly higher with the earnings season now in full swing.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index edged up 0.07 point to 3,265.21 points after 81.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Keppel DC Reit. Its distribution per unit for the...

There is a strong positive correlation between employee's mental health and workplace productivity. Factors such as inflation have had a significant impact on mental health as well due to the financial pressures they create. Employers must put in place policies and practices to assist employees in this aspect that go beyond simply giving them money in hopes that it will alleviate these financial p...

From US presidential climate envoy John Kerry's visit to Beijing to China resuming its 15-day visa-free entry for Singaporeans after more than 3 years. We discuss the top headlines out of China with  Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From producing abalones to distributing FMCG products and to offering consultation services, our guest for today Oceanus has its wings spread across business pillars such as food production, innovation and distribution.  The aim here is to leverage what it calls cross-pillar synergies for exponential growth to boost financial performance. But having a diversified portfolio of businesses hasn’t alw...

Aesthetic medicine allows people to alter their features but there are different standards of beauty in different cultures. There is a recent shift towards a preference for 'natural beauty' in Asian society. In achieving this goal, the doctors must guide their patients when helping them undergo this process. We speak to Dr Harvey Ho Han Loong, Aesthetic Doctor, Skinscape Clinic more about this. Se...

Singapore stocks opened slightly higher today amid a mixed performance among index counters. That’s after the global markets closed mostly in positive territory on Friday. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.1 per cent to 3,281.14 points, after 68.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Cromwell European Real E...

PSG have been accused of "moral harassment" after leaving Kylian Mbappe out of their pre-season tour of Asia, and the French footballers' union said it could take legal action. The club's all-time leading goalscorer has told his employers that he will not extend his contract, which has 12 months left. So could they cash-in by selling him to Real Madrid? Elliott and Raushan discuss. Got a story to...

Ticket scalping can negatively affect both the reputation of the brand and satisfaction of consumers. There is software to deter scalpers, who themselves are using technology to get tickets before anyone else to resell for a profit margin. But this software must continue to be developed to keep this threat in check. We speak to George Lee, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan, Imperva m...

China's warm welcome for former National Security Adviser and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger could be a reminder of how US-China relations can and should be. We also speak about Pvt. Travis King, the American soldier who ran across the border into North Korea, Antony Blinken's upcoming visit to Tonga, New Zealand and Australia, and updates on former US President Donald Trump’s legal troubles....

Today we’re going to look at the oldest form of lending, which dates back to the Ancient Greek and Roman Empires. Make a guess – it was also found in China during the Spring and Autumn Period or between 770 to 476 BCE.  Bingo if you’ve guessed pawn shops! Pawnshops first made their way to modern Singapore back in 1872.There were 25 pawnshops dotted across Singapore from 1920 to 1929, and they gene...

Novelship has joined forces with American rapper-actor Snoop Dogg to offer consumers in South-east Asia greater accessibility to cult sneaker brands and expand its range of collectibles. With the sneaker market projected to become a US$6 billion global business by 2025, Novelship plans to stay ahead of the curve and capitalise on this growth by expanding their userbase in the region, and forming m...

Singapore shares started trading a touch lower today following mixed trading sessions in the US and Europe. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.1 per cent at 3,271.21 points as 57.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have Yangzijiang Financial after the investment manager’s maritime private equity fund invested in...

With Manchester United have completing the signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan, Erik ten Hag now has his second acquisition of the summer following the earlier arrival of Mason Mount. How important is a change between the sticks in the Dutchman's rebuild of the red devils? We hear from Rio Ferdinand, Danny Murphy - and discuss what else is to come ahead of the brand new season. Got...

Generative AI is becoming an integral part of many people’s lives, revolutionising the way we work and interact with technology. However, we have to be cautious when using it as there are still pitfalls. These can be controlled by still having humans follow up on the creations of generative AI. Moreover, we also must be weary of the dangers this technology can pose to organizations and businesses....

With the recent resignation by a few members of parliament over their extramarital affairs, there is doubt cast upon the trustworthiness of our political leaders. However, should we be judging these politicians based on their personal affairs this harshly even though they dutifully carry out their responsibilities as members of parliament? We speak to Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Tec...

Coffee Connects in Ngee Ann Polytechnic looks to venture out and expand into the wider market. It is led by a 20-year old entrepreneur, who's journey in starting and sustaining this business came with many challenges which he faced with help from those with more experience, but also through his own grit and determination. We speak to Alfred Ng, Business Studies Graduate, Ngee Ann Polytechnic &...

Singapore shares started the morning in positive territory today, following overnight gains in the US and Europe markets. In early trade, the Straits Index Index (STI) headed up 0.2 per cent at 3,280.56 points as 44.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel Corporation. That’s after the company said today that its private funds acquire...

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup gets underway today in New Zealand and Australia, and amidst the race to be crowned kings of the world is a Singaporean. Taqi Jahari, a professional referee from Singapore,  will be part of a team of 19 that will operate the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system at the ninth edition of the tournament . And he joins us to tell us all about the preparations, challenges...

Hotel and travel emerged as a particularly attractive target for web attacks in Asia Pacific and Japan especially due to huge amount of digital transactions, involving large amounts of money, in the industry. To combat these attacks involving the use of sophisticated techniques to bypass defenses, the defense strategies must continue to evolve to keep up. We speak to Reuben Koh, Security Technolog...

Did you know that Singapore has been home to many foreign banks in the 1800s?  In fact our guest for today is one of them. Having opened its first branch in Singapore in 1877, HSBC Singapore is a qualifying full bank serving the international needs of individual, corporate and institutional clients.  It provides retail banking, wealth management, commercial investment, private banking, insurance a...

With Russia halts participation in Ukraine grain deal, what strategies will the UN employ to cope with this change? Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez recently called early elections for July 23. Will the election have any impact on Spain’s EU presidency? Finally, the European Commission has to find a plan B as US economist Fiona Scott Morton, has decided not to accept the offer to fill one of t...

Do you have a gym membership? Well if you do, you're one of the many in Singapore flocking to these venues in pursuit of your fitness goals. Why the sudden boom in this market, and why are more gyms cropping up in our heartlands? Richardo Chua, franchise owner of Body Fit Training, is on hand to tell us more! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See...

Singapore stocks opened stronger today after global markets rallied overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index added 0.6 per cent after 46 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Sakae. The mainboard-listed restaurant operator today said its executive chairman Douglas Foo entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Makara Capital...

A hybrid work culture has become much more popular among businesses due to the many benefits of working from home. However, the value of being in person must not be ignored as things such as creating a lively working environment, looking at body language, make employers work more meaningful. We speak to Erwin Chong, Group Head of Corporate Real Estate Strategy & Administration, DBS more about...