Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Singapore’s indie film community is reeling: The Projector, long cherished as a cultural refuge for cinephiles and creatives, has shut its doors after more than a decade.  Rising costs and dwindling cinema audiences played their part, but its closure raises bigger questions.  Is this the end of an era for independent cinema here, or a symptom of shifting cultural appetites in a cit...

Precious metals continued their powerful climb, with gold and silver gaining momentum as inflation concerns, dollar weakness, and industrial demand all came to a head. Investors are flocking to hard assets, not just for safety, but for opportunity, as green tech and clean energy sectors drive a surge in demand, especially for silver, platinum, and palladium. At the same time, the US dollar is unde...

Gex Academy is a pioneering digital upskilling platform and a subsidiary of Gex Ventures, dedicated to empowering Singaporeans, particularly older workers and those affected by market disruption with practical, income-generating skills. The Academy bridges the gap between traditional education and real-world opportunities, focusing on hands-on learning that enables students to immediately monetize...

Singapore shares rose to buck regional movements today.  The Straits Times Index was up 0.26% at 4,227.31 points at 2.23pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$825.56M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment. That’s as the global real asset manager said yesterday that it will provide retail advisory services to Malaysian property de...

Imagine giving your life to football - close to 100 caps for Singapore, 250 club games, countless memories...only to be left without a contract. That was Shahdan Sulaiman’s reality until late July. And his struggle mirrors that of many local players battling rule changes, foreign influx, and uncertain futures. Now handed a lifeline by Geylang International, the 37-year-old is out to prove th...

The leadership of enterprise identity security firm SailPoint is in Singapore for a business trip, and Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian headed downtown to meet with the team and to find out what’s brewing for the firm. But first, who is SailPoint and what exactly is identity security? Founded in 2005, SailPoint delivers innovative solutions that address what it describes...

Youth vaping in Singapore is on the rise, with cases reported even among children as young as 10. Many young people turn to vaping to cope with stress, fit in with peers, or experiment with drug-laced products like Kpods, which can have serious health consequences. And social service agencies and schools are seeing a growing number of referrals, spanning youths from different academic, social, and...

Meme stock mania is back, and it’s shaking up the market once again. From AMC and GameStop to newcomers like Opendoor and Kohl’s, retail investors are driving wild swings fueled by viral social media buzz. But what’s behind this comeback? How are big players reacting? And what could it mean for the market’s future? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Zane Aw, Senior...

Inside Technologies is a next-generation, AI-powered workforce management platform dedicated to transforming shift-based organizations.  Their cloud-based software automates complex tasks such as scheduling, attendance tracking, timesheet consolidation, and leave management, reducing administrative overhead and enabling managers to save up to 90% of the time typically spent on manual processe...

Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to mull global developments including the upcoming Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. The Straits Times Index was up 0.63% at 4,213.79 points at 2pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$971.46M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial. That’s after the investment holding company said yesterd...

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s second National Day Rally was less about splashy policies and more about spirit.  Instead of unveiling bold new headlines, he called on Singaporeans to carry forward the legacy of past generations, rally around the “Singapore Spirit” of resilience and teamwork, and shape the nation’s next chapter together.  With initiatives ranging f...

From deep beneath the seabed to the global oil market, the race for new reserves in Asia-Pacific is heating up. Major discoveries, national oil companies calling the shots, and billions in potential investment… all while the world talks about going green. What’s driving it, and where’s the money headed next? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Prateek Pandey, Senior Vice...

What if nightlife didn’t mean loud bars and blurry mornings but rich coffee aromas and intricate underground beats?  That’s the idea behind Beans&Beats. A business that’s grown from an intimate apartment gathering into a vibrant space.  So how are they redefining social spaces while creating a scene where flavor and sound come together in perfect harmony? On Right B...

After a shock 4-1 defeat in the Community Shield to Tampines Rovers, BIG questions marks have emerged for the Lion City Sailors. A big-money signing that looks out of sync, a head coach who has issued a plea to his management for more players, and a team that generally looks undercooked and under prepared. So will the defending SPL champions get their act together before the league kicks off? We d...

Singapore shares fell today despite a broadly positive day seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.79% at 4,197.25 points at 12.53pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$671.72M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have iFast, after the group on Friday announced that its Malaysia-incorporated subsidiary iFast Pay Malaysia received in principle approval from...

All eyes are fixed on Anchorage, Alaska and the putative summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders will discuss a possible deal to end the war in Ukraine when  they meet on Aug 15 in  for a meeting that is also likely to affect wider European security. Tens of thousands of people have been killed since Russia launched its full-scale in...

Asia-Pacific real estate is defying the odds. Despite tariff tensions and global uncertainty, investment volumes are climbing and foreign capital is flooding back in. What’s behind the momentum, and which sectors are leading the charge? On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to Christine Li, Head of Research, Asia-Pacific, Knight Frank , to break down the latest insights from Knight Frank&rsqu...

China reported a slowdown in economic activity, with factory output rising 5.7% year-on-year in July, the slowest pace in eight months, and retail sales increasing just 3.7%, the weakest since December 2024, signaling a softer-than-expected recovery. Meanwhile, Japan’s economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, with GDP rising 1.0% annualized, boosted by resilient exports and s...

Gourmaze is changing the way we explore food and the hidden gems of our own city, one puzzle at a time. It’s a walking food trail that’s part adventure, part history lesson, and all about supporting local. It was born in the UK, during the Covid-19 lockdown, when people were looking for new ways to break up the monotony. Fast forward to today, Gourmaze has grown into a millio...

Popular Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao is closing its flagship Singapore outlet in Clarke Quay on Aug 31 as its lease expires. The impending closure of the Clarke Quay outlet follows Haidilao’s recent shuttering of three suburban restaurants – in Bedok, Pasir Ris and Punggol – after a period of rapid expansion. Is Haidilao losing its dominance here? What does this mean for other F...

The US dollar has staged a comeback, strengthening notably against the Singapore dollar and reversing a months-long trend of broad weakness. This renewed dollar strength, driven by resilient US economic data and sticky inflation, is prompting fresh questions about global capital flows, MAS policy direction, and portfolio strategy in Asia. Analysts now warn that the greenback's climb could ripple t...

When Joyce Chung her husband moved to Singapore, he made a passing comment that he couldn’t find a good cinnamon roll here. So, one recipe led to another, and before long, what began in Joyce's home kitchen became Guilt Free Food, a bakery known for its health-conscious treats that do not compromise on flavour. From gluten free mochi muffins to keto-friendly buns, she has carved out a niche...

Singapore shares fell today as investors digest a flurry of earnings out of the country in recent days. The Straits Times Index was down 0.40% at 4,255.79 points at 11.59am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$900.51M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment, after the group today posted net profit of S$287 million for H1 ended June 2025, 13 p...

The Singapore Exchange just logged its busiest month in three months, trading liquidity up 44%, small- and mid-cap stocks on fire, and gains across derivatives, ETFs, and commodities. With the Straits Times Index hitting fresh highs, the big question now is: what’s fuelling this surge, and will the momentum carry on? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alvin Chow, investment advisor a...

A total of 466 luxury items and 58 pieces of gold bars from the $3 billion money laundering case have been handed over by police to professional services firm Deloitte to manage and liquidate. But when such luxury watches, designer handbags, and gold are seized in multi-million-dollar money laundering cases, what actually happens to them?  Who gets to buy these prized assets, and how does the...