Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into a viral news that took over China's social media platforms where men are now modelling women's lingerie for sale on shopping livestreams. But what really caught attention wasn’t the outfits, it was the reaction: people treating it as just another day at work. From professional 'queuers' to nature doctors, the tri...

Two Singapore residents who were aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship are currently being tested at NCID for the rare Andes strain of hantavirus, following its link to an overseas outbreak that has already caused fatalities. Although health authorities continue to assess the global risk as low, concern has been raised because this particular strain has, in rare instances, shown the potential for huma...

From career ambitions and the constant need to “do it all”, young mothers are navigating a very different world than the generations before them. As terms like “Gen Z mum” trend across social media, young motherhood really looks and feels like in 2026 — emotionally, socially, and personally. In Part 2 of our Mother's Day specials on The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to...

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into the viral TikTok that had Singaporeans collectively clutching their kopi cups, after an Australian tourist branded Yishun as “Singapore’s most dangerous hood” and claimed it showed “how Singapore really is.” From heartland stereotypes and Crazy Rich Asians comparisons to the age-old East v...

Mortgage rates are falling. So why are so many Singaporeans still choosing the more expensive option? Even as floating-rate home loans become cheaper again, many homeowners are sticking with fixed-rate packages, paying more for the certainty that their monthly repayments won’t suddenly spike. But with inflation worries, global tensions, and uncertainty over where interest rates are headed ne...

The Sailors rejoiced sealing back-to-back titles, but there was much heartbreak elsewhere as late goals ruled the day this past SPL weekend. And with transfer rumours swirling, could there be more heartbreak in store for some clubs? Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, chimes in on Sports Minutes. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listen...

In a world where academic pressure, mental health, and expectations are all colliding — are we finally rethinking what “good parenting” actually looks like? In Part 1 of a Mother’s Day Special of The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jade Rasif , who is a mother of one,  to find out how millennials are going about being a parent, and to find out what actually works best...

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into the viral new manga Single x 35 — the internet’s latest obsession not because it’s fantasy, but because it feels almost too real for Singaporeans. Set against the all-too-familiar backdrop of MRT rides, resale flat bidding wars, office burnout and the quiet panic of being in your 30s without life &ldq...

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Isaac Tng, Founder of SixMoreDays to find out if millennials are trying too hard to “stay relevant”. Once known as the trendsetters, millennials are increasingly being called out for doing things to keep up with the times. In Singapore, where generational expectations and career pressures run high, this tension feels especially familiar.  So,...

Fresh graduates may be taking a little longer to land that first full-time job, but according to Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, that doesn’t necessarily mean the job market is weakening. In Parliament, he pointed out that while recent figures show softer fresh graduate employment outcomes, those numbers are coming off an unusually strong post-Covid hiring surge, when companies were aggressi...

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into a Michael Jackson tribute flash mob that has since gone viral this week. From moonwalks to high kicks, what makes it viral is not the perfectly synchronised movements and routines of the legendary pop star. Instead, the group of dancers put a unique twist to this tribute by donning their traditional Malay costumes and took a...

Grab’s new cross-border taxi booking feature now allows users in Singapore to book rides straight to Johor and surrounding areas via the app, with trips requiring at least 12 hours’ advance booking. While the move promises greater convenience and wider access to destinations like Johor Bahru, Iskandar Puteri, Forest City, Kulai and Senai, fares are dynamic and can even end up higher th...

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong and  Chris J. “Mohawk” Reed, the founder of Black Marketing , unpack a familiar but increasingly heated narrative: every generation thinks the next one just isn’t built for the world of work. That perception is starting to show up in hiring decisions too, with some surveys suggesting fewer than 1 in 10 employers feel Gen Z are fully prepared for...

The Lion City Sailors have been crowned 25/26 Singapore Premier League Champions - becoming back-to-back title winners for the first time in their history. And Sports Minutes, checks in with Head Coach Jesus Casas to mark historic occasion. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into Seoul’s hilariously relatable Power Nap Contest, where exhausted contestants in royal robes and koala onesies compete to become the ultimate public sleeper by napping the hardest under official heart-rate monitoring. But beneath the absurdity of competitive sleeping lies a deeper conversation about burnout, hustl...

Singapore must be prepared for more difficult times ahead. It’s a stark message from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and one that’s raising bigger questions about what comes next for jobs, wages, and the economy. At this year’s May Day Rally 2026, the Prime Minister didn’t just sound the alarm on global uncertainty and AI disruption, he also made a bold promise: that even if...

In today’s digital world, influence can come overnight — but being a role model is a different story. As Gen Z creators gain massive followings, expectations around authenticity, responsibility, and accountability are higher than ever. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Gen Z Content Creator, DRZY , to find out what young audiences today are really looking for in the people they fo...

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Nazirul Asrar dive into the surprise revival of long-dead social media platforms Friendster and Vine amid the growing wave of nostalgia for a simpler early-internet era. Then, the conversation then shifts to a viral SMRT bus incident where a singer was gently told to sit while performing on the upper deck, sparking debate over public etiquet...

As Money Matters comes to a close, the team takes a heartfelt look back at the journey that brought them here. From its early days, to becoming a staple on MONEY FM 89.3, this final episode reflects on the conversations, connections, and countless interviews that shaped the show. Hosts Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian, as well as producers Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada reunite on air to sh...

The list of Singapore’s top employers for 2026 has been released this week, and dominating the top five spots are JPMorganChase, Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore, Singapore Airlines, Apple and Motorola Solutions. So what really defines a “best employer” today? Is it salary, flexibility, mental health support — or something deeper like trust and workplace culture? On The Big...

On What’s Trending Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the viral panda murals transforming an ageing HDB block in Teck Whye into a cheerful community landmark, to the subtle rise of shrinkflation quietly making everyday groceries smaller while prices stay the same. They explore why public spaces matter more than we think, and whether Singaporeans are paying more attention to what surround...

Lombard Odier’s latest FX and commodities outlook maintains a negative stance on the US dollar, driven by structural imbalances and shifting global dynamics. Despite resilient US data, the dollar’s strength is expected to fade as the Federal Reserve eases policy and its yield advantage narrows. Against this backdrop, Asian currencies are coming into sharper focus, particularly those su...

Singapore shares rose today despite most Asian markets logging a negative session. The Straits Times Index was up 0.54% at 4,887.45 points at 1.22pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.45B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have for you DBS, after the lender posted a net profit of S$2.93 billion for its first quarter ended Mar 31, up 1 per cent from S$2.9 billio...

The SPL title may seemingly be heading the Sailors way, but the race to finish fourth is far from over. 3 points separate Balestier Khalsa in 4th and Geylang International in 5th - with 3 games to go, two of which are against each other. So a grandstand finish on the cards, and one man who could play a pivotal role for the Tigers is Jakov Katuša. He sits down with Sports Minutes to tell us...

The United Arab Emirates has announced it is leaving OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 1, a stunning move given it has been part of the group since before the UAE became a nation in 1971.  This comes at a time when the Iran war has already disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, sending shockwaves through global energy markets. Is this a huge blow to OPEC and Saudi Arabia? What happens n...