Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

What is the ‘SGX Cares’ initiative, and how it aims to bring the financial industry together to uplift and empower our communities? Pol de Win, SGX Cares Bull Charge organising chairperson & senior managing director and head of global sales and origination at SGX, tells us more about this inspiring initiative that sees money meet a mission! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sp...

Republican candidate Donald Trump is set to be elected as US president for the second time, US media has reported, defeating US Vice-President and Democratic opponent Kamala Harris. The former president will return to the White House with an assured simple majority of more than 270 Electoral College votes, AP and CNN have projected. What fuelled Trump’s victory? And what might Trump 2.0 look like...

The United States plays an undeniable role in leading the global economy, and the presidential elections are slated to be a watershed moment both domestically and globally. So does that mean Singaporean investors need to pay attention to the US elections? Are there any sectors that stand to benefit from the US election results?  It’s been well understood that a victory for Trump would be more bene...

Businesses today face the challenge of effectively engaging and retaining their deskless workforce, which has lead to high turnover and low morale in sectors like retail, logistics, and hospitality. And Mercu addresses this by creating a platform tailored for these employees, using popular messaging apps to streamline onboarding, enhance communication, and boost engagement without the need for add...

It's decision day in America as we keep track of the biggest political showdown of 2024. In the US,  more than 82 million people have already cast their ballots to elect their next president. The big question now is: will America get its first woman president or a second Donald Trump term? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with  Emeritus Professor Joseph A. Camilleri OAM, La Trobe University,...

Singapore shares began the day trading in negative territory after overseas markets ended the previous night lower.   In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.3 per cent at 3,561.96 points after 51.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Airlines and SIA Engineering Company. That’s as Singapore’s national carrier...

From the polls to your portfolio, how should you be navigating the US presidential elections? Which asset classes are likely to benefit under a Trump presidency? What about under a Harris presidency?  With the outcome impossible to call, how are investors investing into these asset classes? What are some investment strategies? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Christy Tan, Investment Stra...

Challenging timelines with consistent overtime hours. Scheduling and reporting chaos on multiple communication platforms. An ageing workforce with a dearth of young professionals. These are some of the challenges the construction industry in Singapore still faces today.  Homegrown construction tech startup Wenti Labs believes it is time to rethink how we approach construction management — with a s...

With 32 goals already to his name, could Geylang International's Tomoyuki Doi be on course to break the all-time record of MOST goals in a domestic season? And where does the Japanese hitman rank in terms of all-time strikers in Singapore? Deepanraj Ganesan joins Zia-ul Raushan to weigh in on Sports Minutes! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener...

Gold is often seen as a safe haven, especially during times of uncertainty. In fact, Gold was hovering at a record high around $2,700 per ounce last week, with the US presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump just a day away and most investors expecting another rate cut at the Federal Reserve's next meeting later this week. So is gold an investor’s best friend at the moment? Wha...

Singapore stocks started trading in positive territory today after global markets ended the previous week higher. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.5 per cent higher at 3,573.35 points after 35.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Genting Singapore, after the firm said on Saturday that Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)’s chief casino oper...

Even the most successful, rational investors sometimes let emotions get in the way when it comes to investments. That's because we're all humans. We let feelings of anxiety or euphoria get in the way when money is involved. So how do emotions lead us to make bad investments decisions over good ones? And what can we do?  On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alyssa Woo, Assistant Business Edito...

Many of us grew up with common cotton bedsheets that our parents bought. Now, we’re spoilt for choice with so many materials to pick from. But lately, there’s been quite the buzz surrounding the use of silk pillowcases. Why? And is it time to ditch your regular pillowcase for a silk one? Yes, if you want better skin, hair and sleep. Rebecca Lee found the right business when she started SilkFairy i...

We promise to make this conversation a colourful one as we speak to global colour authority Pantone.  The firm is a provider of professional standards for the design industries, creating a universal language of colour that enables colour critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and the manufacturer. But did you know that Pantone’s origins could be traced back to a commerci...

With the US presidential election fast approaching on Nov 5, it’s the ultimate showdown between US Vice President Kamala Harris versus former US President Donald Trump. Who will become the next president of the United States of America? While it ultimately is America’s decision, how will the next administration impact Singapore? Who is better for us?  On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kev...

Sweat, strategy, and sheer willpower. The 10-year wait is over as the Singapore Vandas were crowned Asian Netball Champions earlier this week. And Sports Minutes is in conversation with two members of the winning team - as co-captain Toh Kai Wei and Tan Yi Jie unpack the intense journey to reclaiming the continental crown! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-beat-sri-lanka-67-6...

Singapore stocks began the morning trading in the negative territory, mirroring overnight losses in the global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.8 per cent to 3,530.16 points after 117.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singtel, after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission filed court proceedings...

Wall Street executives, political gamblers and cryptocurrency traders are piling up their bets on who will take over the White House. According to a new survey, a majority of millionaire investors said they plan to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, even though they give former President Donald Trump a better grade on the economy. Why? And how are wealthy investors readjusting their portfolios...

Picogrid is a defence technology company that is building a platform to connect fragmented defence systems, connecting various third-party sensors, cameras, and autonomous systems together to create a ready-made ecosystem of capabilities.  Why is Picogrid the "right business” for the defence sector at the moment? And hat role do you see Picogrid playing in enhancing national security and defence r...

In today’s edition of Market View, we talk about the current state of financial markets and opportunities for the fintech industry ahead of the Singapore FinTech Festival, which is slated to run from 6 to 8 November.  Attended by over 66,000 participants from 150 countries in 2023, SFF 2024, will feature over 950 speakers across 7 stages. They range from global central bankers, regulators, industr...

Earlier this month, a fan had edited the poster of the new Wicked movie to make it look more like the original poster for the popular Broadway musical show of the same name. But the star of the new Wicked movie Cynthia Erivo hit back, saying it’s the most offensive thing she’s ever seen. Was her reaction valid? Or was it an overreaction? Hongbin Jeong spills the tea.  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Hindsight is often 20/20. But if both Tanjong Pagar United and Manchester United could go back in time, should they still have made their respective managerial appointments? In the Singapore Premier League, Hyrizan Jufri arrived promising "attacking football". Yet the Jaguars have lost 4 in 4 under his tutelage, conceding 22 and scoring just 3. Over in England, the Red Devils parted company with t...

Did you know that a ChatGPT query takes up nearly 10 times the amount of electricity needed to run a Google search on average?  That’s right. And what that means is that the current boom in artificial intelligence we’re seeing is driving up a significant increase in data centre workload and demand for data centre capacity. For one thing, the International Data Corporation or IDC expects the surgin...

Are you ready to unleash your inner creative monster? SCURO is Singapore’s first-ever horror-themed art jamming studio, tucked away in Pasir Ris. Unlike typical art spaces, SCURO embraces the eerie and macabre, inviting guests to dive into their dark side and create an immersive, spine-chilling environment. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong sits down with Merida, Founder, SCURO , to dig into the insp...

On What’s Trending today, experts say broccoli may give your body a boost, keeping your heart and bones healthy, and reducing the risk of cancer. Also trending, Mount Fuji without a snowcap - the latest in 130 years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.