Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Apple’s thinnest iPhone yet — the iPhone Air — has just launched, but reactions are far from unanimous. Praised for its sleek design, it’s also drawing criticism for its smaller battery, single camera, and premium price tag. Is this a bold design move that will win over consumers, or a gamble that risks alienating Apple fans? And what could it mean for Apple’s perform...

Investors are most active during a surprising window on Monday mornings, a prime opportunity for wealth managers to engage. Tools like the Intent Index are helping advisors spot early signals, enabling timely, proactive decisions that can strengthen client relationships and drive better portfolio outcomes. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Michael Davies, Founder, Nextvestment , to...

In an age of streaming platforms and endless digital playlists, it might seem like vinyl records would be long forgotten. Yet in Singapore, a quiet revival is underway — led by ART/ST Records. Through their bespoke lathe-cut vinyl workshop, Singaporeans are turning personal memories, wedding vows, and even everyday moments into one-of-a-kind keepsakes. So what’s behind vinyl&rsquo...

Singapore shares were little moved today as investors continue to look ahead to the latest consumer inflation print out of the US. The Straits Times Index was down 0.03% at 4,345.09 points at 11.45am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$583.16M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have UOL, after the property developer has entered an agreement to sell Kinex, a retail...

Energy, trade, technology and the green transition – the biggest questions in the oil and gas world converge this week at the 41st annual Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference or APPEC right here in Singapore. Hosted by S&P Global Commodity Insights, APPEC features over 200 industry leading speakers, and is said to deliver unparalleled insights into the future of the global energy landscape....

Israel has launched an unprecedented airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting Hamas leaders gathered to discuss a US-brokered ceasefire proposal.  While several lower-ranking Hamas members were killed, Hamas insists its top leadership survived.  The move has drawn sharp international condemnation, with Qatar calling it a grave breach of sovereignty, the UN warning of dangerous escalation, and...

Gold is on a tear, climbing past US$3,600 an ounce and soaring nearly 38% in 2025. This eye-popping rally has investors asking: what’s fueling gold’s surge, what risks lie ahead, and how should portfolios navigate these historic highs? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Stephanie Leung, Chief Investment Officer, StashAway , to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

TinkerTank is Singapore’s first coworking space designed specifically for makers, artisans, and creatives. Unlike conventional coworking venues built for desk-bound professionals, TinkerTank provides a dedicated environment where woodworkers, potters, metalworkers, leathercrafters, musicians, and entrepreneurs can bring their ideas to life. Equipped with facilities for hands-on work, prototy...

Singapore shares moved higher today amid a winning day in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 1.08% at 4,344.16 points at 2.00pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.02B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Frasers Property given how its chief executive officer of emerging markets, Asia, Lim Hua Tiong, will assume the additional role of CEO of Frasers Proper...

Energy, trade, technology and the green transition – the biggest questions in the oil and gas world converge this week at the 41st annual Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference or APPEC right here in Singapore. Hosted by S&P Global Commodity Insights, APPEC features over 200 industry leading speakers, and is said to deliver unparalleled insights into the future of the global energy landscape....

Chinese equities are cheap, volatile, and full of potential, especially with the AI boom reshaping markets. Fullerton Fund Management, together with Da Cheng, has just launched a new fund to capture these opportunities.  On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Grace Yeo, Head of Investment, CIO Office, of Fullerton Fund Management , to find out more about where the real growth stories in C...

Singapore’s hiring optimism for Q4 2025 has weakened, falling below the global average as employers adopt a cautious approach amid economic uncertainties, according to data released by ManpowerGroup. While nearly half of companies plan to maintain current staffing levels, sectors such as transport, logistics, and automotive, along with healthcare and life sciences, show resilience with stron...

IPC Group Singapore is a leading travel company with over 27 years of experience in designing community-based and sustainable tourism experiences. Specializing in immersive programmes for schools, corporate clients, and volunteer groups, IPC Group goes beyond traditional tourism to create trips that are authentic, impactful, and socially responsible. They’re also guided by the principles of...

Singapore shares fell today, as all eyes remained on the upcoming US inflation prints out mid-week. The Straits Times Index was down 0.41% at 4,291.04 points at 2.14pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$830.22M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Thakral. That’s as the company hopes to benefit from the proposed London listing of Project Glow Topco, whic...

Energy, trade, technology and the green transition – the biggest questions in the oil and gas world converge this week at the 41st annual Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference or APPEC right here in Singapore. Hosted by S&P Global Commodity Insights, APPEC features over 200 industry leading speakers, and is said to deliver unparalleled insights into the future of the global energy landscape....

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced he is stepping down after less than a year in the role, following two major election losses. The move comes a day before his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was expected to vote on whether to hold an internal leadership vote that could have forced him out. The LDP has governed Japan for most of the past seven decades, but under Ishiba it lost its...

As global biotech investment patterns shift, investors are turning their eyes to Asia-Pacific. While China remains a powerhouse, emerging hubs like Singapore and South Korea are quickly gaining attention for their political stability, strong IP protection, and innovation-friendly policies. Why are APAC biotech markets suddenly so appealing to investors? And how are these emerging hubs reshaping th...

PEXX is a borderless USD neo-bank built for the global generation. It gives anyone, anywhere full access to USD accounts - no U.S. residency, no branches, no endless paperwork. By combining stablecoins with the security of the U.S. Treasuries, PEXX enables seamless transfers, instant payments, and daily interest on USD balances. Designed for freelancers, digital nomads, expats, and globally-minded...

Singapore shares nudged higher early today, tracking a positive start in Asia.  The Straits Times Index was up 0.11% at 4,311.95 points at 9.39am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$266.90M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment, given how CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT) will subscribe for 5 per cent of the 400 million initial public off...

It’s back to the real estate sector today as we speak to an SGX-listed REIT focused on commercial properties in Europe.  Founded in 2017, Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust is a stapled group that comprises Stoneweg E-REIT and Stoneweg European Business Trust.  You might better know the REIT by its old name Cromwell European REIT before it was bought over by alternative investment group...

US President Donald Trump is turning once again to tariffs, this time targeting semiconductor imports from companies that don’t shift production to the United States. The move could reshape global supply chains, with ripple effects on Asian chipmakers and global markets. At the same time, Trump has cut tariffs on Japanese autos to 15%, leaving South Korean automakers at a disadvantage. Meanw...

Singapore's 15th parliament opens today, starting with the nomination of Mr Seah Kian Peng as Speaker of Parliament. Today's sitting will see the election of the Speaker of Parliament, the swearing-in of 99 MPs and an opening address by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Later this month, MPs will get down to business with a full debate on the President’s Address, unpacking the details and we...

The metals market is in flux. Rising rates, inflation, and global tensions are shaking up gold, silver, copper, and more. Which metals are poised to outperform, and how should investors navigate the risks and opportunities ahead? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alexandra Symeonidi, corporate credit analyst on William Blair's emerging markets debt (EMD) team , to find out more. See omnys...

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The fixed income market is changing fast. Rising rates, inflation, and market volatility are challenging traditional strategies, and opening up new opportunities. How can investors adapt? Are unconstrained approaches the key, and what strategies should retail and private clients consider today? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Julien Houdain, Head of Global Unconstrained Fixed Inco...