Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

When parents think about building wealth, the focus is often on providing the best possible future for their children. But when it comes to passing that wealth down, the conversation can become a lot more complicated — especially in families with more than one child. Today, wealth can come in a diverse portfolio, and with that comes the bigger question: How can parents divide assets fairly?&...

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh discuss a heartwarming viral story about a man in Tampines who recently hosted a free soup gathering at his HDB void deck for neighbours to connect. The heartwarming event has sparked a bigger conversation online: Have we become too disconnected from our neighbours? And are void decks some of Singapore’s most underused community spaces?...

On a night when Hariss Harun hit a landmark 148th appearance for Singapore to become the most-capped player in history, we wonder if the Lions' skipper is the GREATEST ever to represent the nation? Plus, all change at Tanjong Pagar United. Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, has the details on Sports Minutes. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/tanjong-pag...

New numbers from the Ministry of Manpower show that real wages grew by 4% in 2025, meaning workers are, in theory, seeing their spending power improve as inflation eases. But beneath the headline, the story is far more mixed. Some industries are seeing stronger salary growth, others are slowing down. Fewer companies are giving raises despite stronger profits, and many Singaporeans still say the co...

For many young Singaporeans, buying a home used to feel like a clear life milestone, you graduate, get a stable job, apply for a BTO, settle down. But today, with rising property prices, higher cost of living, delayed marriages, and changing priorities among Gen Zs and millennials… the path doesn’t seem so straightforward anymore. So when should you actually start thinking about buyin...

When it comes to the Singapore National Team we often hear the Fandi brothers mentioned. But what about the Stewart brothers? Arguably less heralded, but most certainly just as important to the Lions - Ryhan & Harhys Stewart sit down with Sports Minutes to talk about club, country and much more. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into the latest announcement by Meta where they will soon be rolling out subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp. From better analytics to premium stickers to use in private conversations, the trio discusses whether these new perks offered in the 'plus' versions of the apps are worth paying for, and why people mig...

These days, careers don’t always follow a straight line. More people are leaving industries they’ve spent years building a career in — whether it’s to chase a passion, find better work-life balance, or simply start fresh.  But making a mid-career switch into a completely different field can feel like a huge leap, because you’re essentially walking away from exper...

Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has just wrapped up a rare visit to North Korea, his first since the historic Trump-Kim summit in Singapore back in 2018. This time, the stakes feel very different. The visit comes amid fresh missile tests by Pyongyang, rising tensions on the Korean peninsula, and growing uncertainty across the world stage.  So why now? What was discussed...

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nazirul Asrar dive into Annette Lee's recent announcement on social media where she will give out refunds for disappointed viewers who watched her new film, "Dream Stall", during its opening week.  On the back of this, the duo discusses the state of our local Singaporean movie scene right now, and whether we each have felt that a refund was needed after a...

Singapore’s Chief Justice, Sundaresh Menon, recently warned about the rise of “truth decay,” where it’s becoming harder to distinguish fact from opinion, especially in the age of AI and social media. At the same time, the judiciary is also figuring out how AI can safely be incorporated into the legal system, while preserving trust in the courts. On The Big Story, Hongbin Je...

Weddings are supposed to be one of the happiest milestones in life — a celebration of love, family and new beginnings. But increasingly, they’re also becoming a major financial undertaking, because saying “I do” today can come with a price tag that leaves many couples stressed long before they walk down the aisle.  On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Nicole Liel to...

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nazirul Asrar dives into the rise of Singlish in everyday conversations, and even in professional settings. From office meetings to casual workplace chats, is Singlish becoming more accepted as part of Singapore’s identity? The duo explores whether Singlish is no longer just a way of speaking, but a way of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Bad signings. Bad results. Bad reputation. A dire assessment of the Young Lions. But is it a fair one considering the realities of Singapore football? Sports Minutes ventures to find out, in conversation with Young Lions head coach Firdaus Kassim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s economy is growing faster than expected, but storm clouds are gathering globally. The economy expanded by 6 per cent in the first quarter of the year,  driven by strong demand linked to artificial intelligence, electronics and finance. In fact, the numbers were strong enough for the Ministry of Trade and Industry to keep its full-year growth forecast at 2 to 4 per cent. But...

In central China, a mother has gone viral after turning an old sewing machine into a pedal-powered homework station to help her son stay focused while studying. The unusual setup keeps the boy’s hands writing and his feet moving, and reportedly helped him concentrate for over an hour without getting distracted. On What’s Trending , Hongbin Jeong unpacks this unconventional homework hac...

The content we ultimately consume when we "doom-scroll" is called brain rot, and it is often used to describe low-effort, hyper-addictive videos that flood our feeds and eat up hours of our attention spans.  While Gen Z and Alphas are usually called out for consuming this content, it seems like the older generation may have also fallen victim to this phenomenon. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong s...

Today we’re going to talk all about a leading hospitality player who began its business as not a property owner but an A&W Root Beer franchise!  Founded by J. Willard and Alice Sheets Marriott close to a century ago in 1927, our guest for today Marriott International got its start quenching people’s thirst during the hot muggy summers in Washington D.C.  The company then...

Singapore is taking a significant step in its long-term energy planning. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced that Singapore will undergo an assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency in 2027. Now, this is not a decision to build a nuclear plant. Instead, it’s about determining whether Singapore has the expertise, institutions, regulations and safety systems needed to even ma...

Singapore’s National Day Parade is heading back to the National Stadium in 2026, and while the bigger venue means nearly double the crowd capacity, it also means some iconic crowd favourites like the Red Lions, mobile column and aerial displays won’t be making an appearance. On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong unpacks the biggest changes coming to NDP 2026, from indoor drone shows...

We often think of home as the place where our parents are most protected. But when you really think about it, the very spaces we’ve always known can slowly become more challenging as they grow older. And here in Singapore, as more families choose to have their ageing parents continue living at home, this is no longer something to worry about someday, it’s a very real concern right...

This time, finance presenter Chua Tian Tian got up bright and early to head down to global investor Temasek’s corporate headquarters located at The Atrium@Orchard to find out more about the key happenings at Ecosperity Week 2026. Organised by Temasek, Ecosperity is the firm’s key platform for sustainability and advocacy.  Themed ‘Asia’s Race Towards 2030: Powered by In...

Within the span of just a few days, Xi Jinping welcomed both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to Beijing, two leaders whose countries remain deeply at odds globally. But while both visits received full state-visit treatment, the tone, optics and outcomes were very different. Trump left Beijing without a major joint statement or formal agreements. Putin, on the other hand, signed more than 20 cooper...

For decades, aspiring actors sharpened their craft through drama schools, theatre workshops, and years of formal training. But today, a new generation is learning performance skills in a very different way — through TikTok skits, reaction videos, livestreams, and short-form storytelling.  On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jai Kishan as they discuss 'Tiktok acting' and whether socia...

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nazirul Asrar dives into a sweet story where 28-year-old hawker Lim Hwee Yi from Botak Porridge had her pre-wedding photoshoot with her soon-to-be husband in front of her own hawker stall. On top of that, they also did it in front of a bakery, a HDB block and even a parcel locker. So the duo decided to find out where are some of the best wedding photoshoot loc...