Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Singapore stocks are quietly making history, but are we about to test how solid that rally really is? The Straits Times Index has just pushed past the 4,700 mark, hitting a fresh all-time high even as geopolitical risks refuse to go away. At the same time, consumer stocks here are getting a second wind as costs cool, while halfway across the world, a brewing AI showdown, sparked by China’s Z...

Two clubs. One trophy. And plenty of history. As Lion City Sailors and BG Tampines prepare to meet in a repeat Singapore Cup Final, Sports Minutes hosts a pre-match face-off featuring Bailey Wright and Trent Buhagiar. From dressing-room beliefs to changing managers, new signings and old rivalries, the pair lift the lid on what really goes into preparing for the season’s first showpiece event...

After a red-hot start to 2026, Asian markets may finally be pausing for breath. Stocks across the region are heading for their first daily dip of the year, even after a powerful rally fuelled by AI optimism and bets on Fed rate cuts. But while the wider region cools, Singapore’s market is still flashing strength, with the STI coming off a stellar 2025 and fresh optimism it could climb to 5,0...

Your next phone, laptop, or gaming rig could cost a lot more, and it’s not just inflation. Memory chips, the tiny components that make your devices run fast, are suddenly in short supply, and prices are soaring. From iPhone upgrades to high-end gaming PCs, Singaporeans are starting to feel the pinch. Why is this happening, and how long will it last? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&...

Markets didn’t panic. Stocks didn’t plunge. Oil barely budged. And yet, the US just carried out a military operation in Venezuela, removing a long-standing leader in a country sitting on the world’s largest oil reserves. So why the calm? Is this a geopolitical shock that investors are choosing to ignore, or one they don’t yet understand? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeon...

From bug funerals in Japan to workplace ghosting laws in Canada, and a post-holiday reset led by women in Ireland, on What's Trending today, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada start with a bizarre-but-thought-provoking story out of Japan, where an insecticide company has held memorial services for the bugs it’s killed for over 40 years. Then, we zoom into the job hunt, where Ont...

It is a Special, “On the Go” episode of Under The Radar with Money Matters’ Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian, who’s roughly about 14,300 km away from Singapore in the US city of Las Vegas attending CES 2026. The CES is arguably one of the most powerful tech events in the world featuring speakers like Jensen Huang, CEO of AI chip darling Nvidia, Lisa Su, CEO of AMD and Yuanq...

As Singapore football enters a new era, local coaches are finally being trusted with bigger responsibilities. Jaswinder Singh, assistant coach at Albirex Jurong, joins Sports Minutes to discuss his coaching journey, the grind behind earning the AFC Pro Licence, and the realities of carving a career around the beautiful game.  Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudi...

2025 rewarded investors who stayed the course, powered by AI, solid earnings, and big spending. But as we step into 2026, the landscape feels more fragile. Valuations are stretched, traditional hedges are moving in sync, and a sudden geopolitical shock out of Venezuela has reminded markets how quickly the rules can change. So is this still the same cycle or a turning point?  On Market View, W...

From kids chasing unconventional dreams to world leaders turning heads with fashion, and Japan’s auctions breaking all records, on What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada dive into the extraordinary. We meet 12-year-old gaming prodigy Tarou, who plans to quit school to pursue esports full-time—with his parents fully on board. Then, we look at Nicolá...

The world is watching closely after the US carried out a military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro. But the story doesn’t end there. In the days since, President Donald Trump has sent a series of sharp warnings to other countries. He hinted at possible military action in Colombia, told Mexico to “get its act together” on drugs, suggested the US &l...

Ageing populations are often seen as a drag on growth, but new research suggests they could be one of the biggest investment opportunities ahead. So which markets and sectors stand to gain as technology steps in where labour falls short? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Maria Vassalou, Head of the Pictet Research Institute , to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Over the weekend, the United States carried out its most direct intervention in Latin America in decades, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a military operation that stunned the world. President Donald Trump says Washington will now “run” Venezuela, as both Maduro and Flores face criminal charges in New York, including terrorism and dru...

What if retirement didn’t have to wait until your 60s? A growing number of Singaporeans are choosing to press pause on their careers earlier, taking purposeful breaks known as “mini-retirements”. It’s a shift that’s changing how people think about money, work and what a successful life really looks like. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Harpreet Bindra...

Was 2025 the year markets finally found their footing… or just the calm before another storm? US stocks wrapped up the year on a high, but as 2026 begins, geopolitics is back in the spotlight. An unexpected US strike, rising tensions, and fresh uncertainty are already shaking investor confidence. So what’s really driving Wall Street right now, and how should investors be positioning t...

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada discuss three very different stories that are trending today, from romance and creativity, to thrill-seeking retail, to serious population policy. First, a filmmaker went viral after proposing to his girlfriend by editing himself into a wedding scene from Shrek , then re-entering the room in the same suit to propose in real l...

They’re blamed, booed, and rarely praised, but what’s it really like to be a referee? Former Singapore Premier League official Andrea Verolino joins Sports Minutes to tackle VAR debates, referee reviews, and fan misconceptions head-on. From “referee kayu” chants to high-pressure nights at the National Stadium, this is an unfiltered look at football’s most scrutinised...

Singapore ended 2025 on a strong note. The economy grew by 4.8 per cent, beating earlier forecasts and clocking its fastest pace since 2021. Manufacturing surged, jobs stayed resilient, and exports were boosted by the AI boom. But here’s the real question, what do these big numbers actually mean for Singaporeans? Does stronger growth translate into better job prospects, higher pay, or a lowe...

Tech stocks have carried the market for years, fuelled by AI hype, blockbuster earnings and sky-high expectations. But as 2025 draws to a close, investors are starting to ask some uncomfortable questions. Are tech stocks still the engine of growth, or are warning lights flashing beneath the surface? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Danish Lim, Senior Investment Analyst, Phillip Nov...

Singapore shares rose in the first trading session of 2026 today.  The Straits Times Index was up 0.4% at 4,664.97 points at 12.31pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$418.45M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Nio, after the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker said it had new record-high monthly and quarterly deliveries. Meanwhile, from how Singapore&r...

On What’s Trending with Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada, it’s a mix of endings, unexpected wins, and changing trends, from the highly anticipated Stranger Things finale that divided fans with its emotional highs, lingering plot holes, and unanswered questions, to a heart-warming real-life story of a Singapore dad who picked up Monopoly just to teach his daughter, only to become the...

A brand new year offers brand new possibilities - especially when it comes to sport, and particularly Singapore football. So what did the rollercoaster that was 2025 teach us? And what is on the wish list for 2026? Deepanraj Ganesan is back in the Sports Minutes hotseat alongside Zia-ul Raushan to tell us. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

2025 was a defining year for the silver market, marked by record prices and heightened investor interest. As the market enters 2026, attention is now turning to whether those gains can be sustained. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Gregor Gregersen, Founder, Silver Bullion Group , to take a step back to look at how silver performed in 2025, what drove the big moves, and what invest...

Singapore shares dipped today in the last trading day of 2025. The Straits Times Index was down 0.2% at 4,646.27 points at 10.29am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$199.83M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have SUTL Enterprise, after the marina developer and operator said yesterday that it will acquire Marina at Keppel Bay from Keppel Bay for S$40 million, wit...

To wrap up 2025, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada revisit the viral moments that truly defined the year online on What’s Trending.  Pop culture went into overdrive when Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce got engaged, a crossover romance so big it united Swifties, sports fans and the internet at large; a seemingly harmless Coldplay kiss-cam moment spiralled into a global scandal wh...