Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Ever clicked into an online website only to see a pop-up that writes “verify you are human”? If you’ve scrutinised the pop-up, chances are, you might find a logo at the side that says “Cloudflare”.  And if you have found the logo – then bingo – you’ve already been introduced to our guest for today.  Founded in 2009, Cloudflare is a leading connectivity cloud company listed on the New York Stock Ex...

A new era begins in Syria. Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president who inherited power in 2000 with promises of reform, only to brutally suppress his opponents in a war that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, has been toppled in a lightning rebel advance. But the future of Syria remains uncertain. How will the fall of Assad change the fate of the country? Who will be able to unite Syrians? Hong...

After a week of political twists and turns in South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment attempt over the weekend, triggered by his controversial and brief push to impose martial law. The South Korean legislature, the National Assembly, failed to impeach Yoon after all but three members of his People Power Party boycotted the vote. But the opposition is now pledging an impeachmen...

Singapore stocks slipped into negative territory today after global equities ended mixed last Friday. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) inched down by 0.1 per cent to 3,793.18 points after 19.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand China Trust, after the manager appointed Gerry Chan as its CEO and an executive non-ind...

Bitcoin's price has blasted through the much-anticipated threshold of $100,000 last week. Now, questions are whether it can sustain at this level, how much higher it can go, and whether it can shake off its notorious volatility. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Carney Mak, Chief Strategy Officer at Tokenize Xchange , to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophie's Nutrients is pioneering a transformative approach to the global protein supply chain by tapping into one of the planet’s most underutilized and sustainable resources: microalgae. With the world’s reliance on livestock farming increasingly strained, Sophie’s Nutrients offers a game-changing alternative that is nutrient-dense, environmentally friendly, and poised to redefine the future of f...

Some dream of owning a private island while others llive that dream. Former banker, Andrew Dixon made his dream to create a green getaway on his own island a reality, owning two islands in Indonesia, just south of Singapore. What initially as an investment in a private weekend getaway has now developed into a venture that took on a life of its own. The islands Nikoi and Cempedak are booked up a ye...

Singapore shares opened in the red today, mirroring declines in the broader Asian region. In early trade, the benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.4 per cent, at 3,807.9 points after 54.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Sembcorp Industries, after the group’s wholly owned subsidiary, Sembcorp Fuels, signed a 10-year sal...

When it comes to investing in spirits, fine wines and whiskeys have long dominated headlines with their record-breaking auction prices and sought-after vintages, but there’s a new contender on the rise in the luxury drink market - aged tequila. Aged tequila is quickly becoming a compelling opportunity for investors, offering potential returns akin to those seen in fine wines and whiskies. But what...

You might have heard of the global ride hailing service called TADA, which was launched back in 2018, but how much do you know about its parent company MVL?  Well, this is an interesting one, because its parent MVL is actually an incentive-based blockchain mobility ecosystem, more so than a transport app maker.   Its consumer facing businesses include the ride hailing service TADA, as well as ONiO...

South Korea is facing a deepening political crisis following President Yoon Suk Yeol's unprecedented declaration of martial law late Tuesday night. In a dramatic response, the opposition Democratic Party has vowed to impeach the president, moving quickly to hold a vote this weekend. However, Yoon’s ruling People Power Party, despite internal divisions, has declared its intent to oppose the impeach...

Singapore stocks jumped more than 1 per cent this morning, nearing a record high. As at 11:52 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 1.07 per cent to 3,840.43 points after 511.58 million securities changed hands in the broader market. That put it on pace to break the last record high of 3,906.16 points reached in 2007. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment, because the real...

Auptimate is redefining fundraising for tech startups and angel syndicates by addressing the challenges of setting up and managing syndicates or Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). As a one-stop digital platform, it helps empowers angel syndicates, founders, and fund managers to seamlessly create and operate SPVs and syndicates. And this is by offering a fully digital, paperless experience, the platf...

From an auction perspective, the growth and interest in coloured diamonds are perpetually on the rise. Auctions set the price point attractively, offering an opportunity to bid for a collectible signed piece from the renowned jewellers. But how do we define collectible jewels? What’s on the seasoned jewellery connoisseur’s radar? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Cristel Tan, Internationa...

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec 3. declared emergency martial law in an unannounced late night address broadcast live on YTN television, which the opposition-led Parliament voted hours later to revoke. Mr Yoon is facing anger from the public, the opposition, and even from his own camp following his decision to impose martial law, an order he backtracked on just hours later. What comes...

Singapore shares began the day trading in positive territory, even as investors noted the uncertainty in the region after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted a martial law decree he had imposed the night before.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.2 per cent at 3,795.11 points after 44.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to w...

Bitcoin stalls short of US$100,000. The cryptocurrency is failing to breach this level despite the tailwind from Donald Trump’s election win. So what’s pulling it back? When can it reach past that key level? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Valentin Fournier, Digital Asset Analyst at BRN , to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urban logistics has become a major challenge as cities grow denser, with last-mile delivery accounting for a significant portion of shipping costs and carbon emissions. And traditional delivery methods often struggle to keep up with the complexities of multi-level buildings. Enters Quikbot, a company revolutionising parcel delivery by deploying autonomous robots designed to navigate across multi-f...

On our show today is a global family enterprise that could be dated back to a trading partnership formed in Hong Kong back in 1895.  That’s right. Now headquartered in Singapore, our guest Jebsen and Jessen Group has evolved into a diversified industrial conglomerate specialising in engineering, mining and distribution activities through Southeast Asia and beyond. These days, Jebsen &am...

HIV self-testing kits are being sold at selected local pharmacies in Singapore starting January 2025. This was seen as an initiative by the government to encourage the public to test themselves However, this move has received mixed reactions from the public with some doubting its effectiveness and safety hazard to the public. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Associate Professor Sophia Arc...

A recent survey conducted by MDRi has revealed significant differences in investor sentiment between Hong Kong and Singapore, after Donald Trump was elected as the next US president. Hong Kong and Singapore investors plan to increase investment allocation to the US market by 3% to 5% next year. But how do Hong Kong and Singaporean investors differ in their investment strategies towards US markets?...

Singapore shares were up more than 1 per cent this afternoon, as China’s central bank reiterated plans to boost the economy to promote growth in 2025. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) advanced 1.1 per cent, to 3,793.46 points as at 1.23 pm as 716 million shares changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, after the maritime ves...

If you’re a devoted paw-rent, you know that the best simply isn’t enough for your furkid, especially when it comes to food and nutrition. But, in the ever-growing pet food industry, finding the perfect brand that caters to the diverse needs of our furry best friends can be a daunting task. Inspired by his own struggles in finding a brand that worked for his pet, Jason Wang set out to create a comp...

US President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of making false statements on a gun background check and illegally possessing a firearm and pled guilty to federal tax charges.  President Biden’s move marks a stunning reversal, after repeatedly claiming he would not pardon his son. This also comes just weeks before he is set to leave office. Is this an abuse of pow...

Singapore stocks opened higher today, following gains in Asia as markets enter a seasonally strong period. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.7 per cent to 3,766.33 points in early trade as 48.8 million shares changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Post, after the national postal service provider officially proposed to sell its Australian...