Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Singapore stocks rose this morning as remarks from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell cemented expectations that the central bank will cut its key policy rate next month. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.4 per cent higher at 3,401.33 points after 72.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Shangri-La Asia. The hotel group had on Fr...

Cuba is the Malay word for “try.” And it is a home-based business by chef Nazrin Shah. Cuba offers a menu of elevated Malay dishes such as nasi ulam ayam percik buah keluak, as well as a set of caneles, which comes in original and pandan flavours. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Nazrin Shah, Founder, CUBA to find out how he takes traditional flavours in heritage-inspired dishes, and giv...

On What's Trending, TikTok user Logan Moffitt has sparked a worldwide trend of cucumber salads prepared in plastic deli containers, with his videos gaining 30 million views and thousands of recreations. However, the trend has caused a nationwide cucumber shortage in Iceland, where local grocery stores are out of cucumbers. Also, a new study has found that humans age at a molecular level in two acc...

Having gone from winning 3 Singapore Premier League titles in the last 4 years, to winning just 3 matches in their opening 12 league games of 2024 - the new season has been quite the reality check for Albirex Niigata. Why has it seeming all gone wrong? And why did coach Kazuaki Yoshinaga pay the ultimate price for the White Swan's struggles? Club captain Ho Wai Loon spills the beans on Sports Minu...

KSI is a gamer, and he played Fifa and made more than his teachers. There’s many routes to financial success. Which one did KSI choose?  Roshan Gidwani and Chua Tian Tian spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg .    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After dedicating hours to perfecting your resume, applying to countless jobs, and sharing with friends how well your interview went, receiving a rejection email can feel like a crushing blow. You might find yourself wondering, “Am I not qualified enough? Did I answer the questions incorrectly? Or were they just unfair and didn’t assess me properly?” Such thoughts can linger and hinder your progres...

It is all about helping enterprises extract value through digital transformation as we speak to a company said to be a global leader in the industrial software space.  With over 6,400 employees, 5,000 partners and 5,700 certified developers, our guest is Cambridge headquartered software development firm AVEVA. The firm prides itself on sparking ingenuity to drive the responsible use of the world’s...

Bryan Seah, Solution Architect at Barracuda Networks, and Isabella Harefa, Finance Manager at Unearthed Productions, began their Disney collecting journey in 2020 during a trip to Shanghai – they were drawn to a Disney Princess Popmart set and purchased two blind boxes, eventually finding Mulan.  This adventure sparked their passion for collecting, which has grown to include treasures from various...

Singapore shares opened flat this morning, after US indices fell and Europe’s main stock index climbed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index rose 0.03 point to 3,373.61 points after 34.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Marco Polo Marine, after the integrated marine logistics company yesterday posted a 2.6 per cent r...

The kebaya is a garment that needs little introduction. Here on our local shores, many might instantly relate it to the sarong kebaya worn by The Singapore Girls.  But you can also find the garment  in the islands of Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Each region has made the kebaya their own, and each stitch tells a tale of their own history.  On Culture Club, Roshan Gidwani spe...

From Colombia's upcycled sewer pipes to spheres suspended in the sky in Canada, capsule hotels have been reinvented for a new generation of travellers. Also, Starbucks is giving its incoming chief executive, Brian Niccol, access to a company-owned jet to commute roughly 1600 km to its headquarters in Seattle — a perk   that sparked criticism from activists and others concerned about the environmen...

Alex Cooper, is a famous creator and host. Her podcast launched in 2018 and it’s amassed a huge fan base. Now she’s signed a deal with SiriusXM for more than…HOW MUCH?  Roshan Gidwani and Chua Tian Tian spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg , chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg .    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares started trading in negative territory today despite overnight gains in global markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.3 per cent lower at 3,364.53 points after 23.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have StarHub. That’s as the telco appointed DBS Singapore group executive and country head Han Kwee Juan as its indepen...

Let’s make this go viral.  Picture your posts being viewed and appreciated by millions of people globally. Imagine the excitement of seeing your follower count skyrocket and becoming widely recognized for your name or brand. That’s the essence of going viral on Instagram. On this episode of That's How, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani find out how you can go viral on Instagram with expert tips fro...

Imagine suddenly losing your sight right after giving birth to your newborn child. That's the unimaginable reality Cassandra Nadira Lee faced, going completely blind for over a year and being diagnosed with clinical depression following an extremely traumatic pregnancy and premature birth. But how did she transform her life in the face of overwhelming physical, emotional, and financial hardship to...

Following the success of 2023’s Beckham, Victoria Beckham is set to star in a new Netflix documentary series which will explore her fashion and beauty business. The series will offer a “behind-the-scenes” look at her reinvention from Spice Girl to creative director of her own brand. Also, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo launched his YouTube channel on Aug 21 and hundreds of thousands of subscribers s...

You'd think spending in excess of ONE BILLION pounds would be a foolproof way to ensure success for a football club. Evidently not! Case in point: Chelsea - who under the Todd Boehly ownership have splashed the cash to recruit top talents the world over. Yet it hasn't equated to on pitch success. So what has gone wrong, and what needs to be done? We try to make sense of the madness in the company...

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have filed for a divorce. The two Hollywood stars only lasted together for 2 years… Maybe co-stars shouldn’t get married?  Roshan Gidwani and Chua Tian Tian spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares started trading in negative territory today. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) inched down 0.1 per cent to 3,368.54 points after 58.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sats being the hot stock of the day. That’s after the in-flight caterer and ground handler reversed earlier losses and posted a net profit of...

Creating a vision board is a powerful way to visualize and manifest your goals and dreams. On That's How!, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani have the step-by-step guide to help you craft a vision board that inspires and motivates you. If you manifest it hard enough, your dreams may just become a reality.  Source: www.community.thriveglobal.com/6-steps-to-create-your-vision-board-the-neuroscience-on...

If you have been to Osaka, you would probably know who our guest is for today. After all, the company is behind the running man signage overseeing the Dotombori canal and a must-see attraction when visiting the city.  Founded 102 years ago in 1922, Glico Group is best known as a confectionery maker behind brands such as Pocky, Pretz and Pejoy. But did you know that there is a heartwarming story be...

Raphael Jiang, CEO and Co-Founder of Elite Beauty Asia, is the founder of Singapore's family care brand, BZU BZU.  With extensive experience in global marketing and strategic consulting, he has successfully navigated various industries, including personal care, home appliances, and e-commerce. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Raphael continues to innovate and expand his brand, inspiring the next genera...

OliveAnkara is a Singapore-based fashion label known for its head-turning African fabrics. The slow fashion brands is the brainchild of   Ify Ubby, a scientist turn fashion designer. Born in Italy to Nigerian parents, Ify first moved to Singapore to pursue molecular cancer research. These days, she’s a full-time designer with her own showroom – creating Afro-Asian fusion clothes that happen to be...

Tearjerker videos of AI-generated cats earned millions of views and a devoted following blurring the line between spam and art. Is it the algorithm, or is this what the internet wants? Also, Taylor Swift has finished the European leg of her Eras Tour with a record-breaking show at Wembley Stadium - overtaking a record for any solo singer, which was set by Michael Jackson with his Bad Tour in 1988....

Trump’s been up to no good. What’s he done? He’s posted images of fans wearing t-shirts that read “Swifties for Trump”. Is this accurate? Are the pictures real?   Roshan Gidwani and Chua Tian Tian spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg , chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg .    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.