Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Every season begins with a story. For Nikola Ignjatovic, it’s a leap into the unknown. For Raiyaan Noor, it’s stepping out of his fathe Noor Ali's shadows. Together, they represent Geylang International’s next chapter. In this heart-on-sleeve episode, the Eagles duo reflect on expectations, pressure, family ties and more. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg See...

Mantua Cybersecurity is Singapore’s premier provider of advanced cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to helping businesses across Southeast Asia stay secure in an increasingly complex digital landscape. Founded with deep roots in Singapore, Mantua quickly earned a reputation for delivering innovative, reliable services tailored to the region’s unique cybersecurity needs. Following a tem...

Starting July 22nd, Singaporeans aged 21 to 59 can begin claiming their $600 SG60 vouchers, part of a national initiative to celebrate Singapore’s 60th year of independence and recognise the contributions of its people. These digital vouchers can be used at over 23,000 hawkers, heartland merchants, and major supermarkets across the island. And with more than 83% of seniors having already cla...

Singapore shares dipped today after starting the week in the green. The Straits Times Index was down 0.24% at 4,196.87 points at 11.29am, with a value turnover of S$503.21M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have CapitaLand Investment, after its subsidiary, Bursa Malaysia-listed CapitaLand Malaysia Trust, posted a distribution per unit of 1.18 sen for the secon...

What happens when kids grow up managing investment accounts before they even hit their teens? Generation Alpha is rewriting the rules of investing—digital-first, tech-savvy, and already shaping their financial futures. According to Mastercard’s latest report, nearly half of Gen Alpha children in the Asia-Pacific region already hold investment accounts. But are they really better invest...

BOVEM is Singapore’s modern men’s grooming brand, committed to redefining personal care with quality, precision-grade products designed for an elevated grooming experience. Founded in 2020 by two SMU students, BOVEM was born from a personal mishap and a mission to solve the lack of safe, effective tools for below-the-waist grooming,especially in Asia. With meticulous attention to detai...

A slew of policy changes will kick in, starting with the upcoming HDB Build-To-Order (BTO) flat sales exercise in July, benefiting singles as well as families looking to upgrade or right-size their homes. One of which benefiting singles involves a previously announced new Family Care Scheme, meant to provide singles with priority access to BTO flats when they buy one near or with their parents. Bu...

Singapore shares rose today, breaking above the 4,200 point mark at one point.  The Straits Times Index was up 0.34% at 4,203.87 points at 11.58am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$680.51M seen in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Lum Chang Creations, after the company made its trading debut on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange today under t...

From injury comebacks to national team heartbreaks, Singaporean midfielders Jacob Mahler and Joel Chew have lived the highs and lows of football. Now reunited at BG Tampines Rovers - the duo sit down with Sports Minutes to talk about their friendship, football ambition, and what it means to be part of Singapore’s next generation. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg See omny...

Pop Mart says its profits are set to surge, but the market isn’t convinced. Despite projecting a 350% jump in earnings and booming global demand for its designer toys, the company’s shares tumbled over 6% after the announcement. With the stock up nearly 600% in the past year, investors are asking: Is Pop Mart overvalued? Is this still a high-growth story or a hype-driven risk? On Wealt...

In a world where wellness trends come and go, one Singapore brand is going back to the basics, starting with the very thing we do 22,000 times a day, called breathing.  And at the heart of this movement is Therapin, a homegrown company that believes transformative change begins with a single, intentional breath. The Therapin Nose Strip is designed to help you breathe better, live better, and...

In recent years, weight-loss drugs have exploded in popularity with Ozempic in particular being hailed by some as a “miracle”.  Originally developed to treat patients with Type 2 diabetes, Ozempic’s side effect of appetite suppression has made it widely used and some argue that it is widely misused for the purpose of losing weight. So, with the rising demand for these drugs...

Singapore shares moved higher today amid mixed trading in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.54% at 4,184.04 points at 12.53pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$607.68M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Food Empire, after the group today announced its partnership with Santan Food Services, a brand under an AirAsia unit, to co-develop and launch a...

The latest Fitch Global Economic Outlook offers a cautiously optimistic update on the world’s economic growth for 2025 and 2026, fueled by easing US-China trade tensions. Yet, beneath this optimism lie significant challenges, from tariff uncertainties and slowing consumer demand in major economies to inflation pressures stirred by volatile oil prices. Central banks face tough decisions amid...

Wonderbewbz is Singapore’s leading freeze-drying breast milk service, created to help mums preserve their milk while honouring the unseen effort behind every drop. Born from a deeply personal journey, Wonderbewbz has grown from one mum’s need into a trusted service with an ISO-certified cleanroom, a dedicated operations team, and over 500 mothers supported across Singapore and beyond....

The Lion City Sailors aren’t just building a team - they’re sending a message. With the blockbuster signing of Brazilian striker Anderson Lopes hot on the heels of Tsiy Ndenge, Ivan Sušak, and Safuwan Baharudin, Singapore’s ONLY privatized football club is making it clear: they’re not here to play catch-up - they’re here to compete with Asia’s elite. Big...

There is an ongoing crackdown on e-vaporisers here in Singapore, following a spike in seizures of drug-laced e-vaporisers. K-pods or e-vaporiser laced with the anaesthetic drug etomidate, have been at the center of public attention this week, with The Straits Times’ launch of an anti-vaping campaign on July 13. Over the past few weeks, young people have been caught on video shaking uncontrol...

Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to mull US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats to trading partners around the world. The Straits Times Index was up 0.55% at 4,154.89 points at 2.45pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$882.07M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have embattled entertainment player mm2 Asia, as the group is seeking to de...

Markets are anything but predictable right now. Central banks are pulling in different directions, inflation’s uneven, and geopolitical risks are on the rise. So, how can investors protect their portfolios without sacrificing yield? Short-term interest rate strategies might just be the smart middle ground. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Angus Hui, Deputy CIO and Head of Fixed Inc...

Synagie is an enterprise AI company focused on helping businesses adopt secure, compliant, and cost-effective AI solutions that go beyond the limitations of traditional single-LLM models. And they have created Geene, an intelligent AI platform that combines Generative AI, Blockchain, and Big Data to solve critical challenges like data privacy, regulatory compliance, AI hallucinations, and high ope...

Around 5,500 flats will be offered in the July 2025 BTO launch, spanning a diverse range of locations, which include mature estates such as Bukit Merah, Clementi, and Toa Payoh, as well as emerging areas like Sembawang North and Simei. Around 1,400 flats in Clementi and Bukit Panjang have waiting times under three years, including Sembawang Beacon, Sembawang North’s first BTO project.&n...

Singapore shares rose today as Asian markets traded mixed.  The Straits Times Index was up 0.23% at 4,129.29 points at 1.08pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$700.73M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Singapore Airlines. The group’s operating results released yesterday showed the national carrier and its low-cost arm Scoot reported a 4.5 per ce...

Southeast Asia’s startup scene is booming — but behind the buzz, a quiet challenge is testing investor confidence: governance. As global capital flows shift and regulations tighten, the question isn’t just about innovation anymore. It’s about trust, transparency, and how startups build the frameworks that investors demand. Why might governance just be the make-or-break fact...

Sustainability in tech often feels like just another buzzword. But what does real, long-term change look like in a world that replaces phones every two years? That’s the challenge Mahir Hamid and his team at Cinch are tackling. As Asia’s largest device-as-a-service platform, Cinch is rethinking how we use and reuse tech, working with brands like Samsung to offer phone subscriptions wit...

With the Festival of Football about to explode in Singapore, Sports Minutes brings you two voices from Arsenal - new signing Christian Nørgaard and Riccardo Calafiori. From settling in to sailing out to Singapore, title ambitions and to pre-season expectations, the Gunners duo pull no punches. Will you be cheering them on at the Singapore Sports Hub on 23 & 27 July 2025?  GET YOUR...