Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Dr. SM Yuen, a Derma-Regeneration Aesthetics medical doctor, has been passionate about art toys and brick art since childhood. He grew up with Lego and enjoys alternate builds and own creations. He moved his clinic to Suntec City and uses popmart art toys as color pops and accents, creating a modern, chic, and zen environment for patients. He currently owns 15 larger popmart art toys and 400% Spac...

Singapore stocks extended the previous day’s rally to open higher today, following a mixed overnight performance in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.3 per cent to 3,434.74 points after 32.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Yoma Strategic, after the Myanmar-focused company today clarified...

On What’s Trending, a study by Bristol University suggests that regular saving can improve sleep and life satisfaction, even if only a small amount is set aside. The research, which found that a quarter of UK adults have savings of less than 100 pounds, suggests that regular savers on low incomes have similar life satisfaction levels as richer non-savers. The study also found that regular savers o...

Clinton's a clown! The singer, has an Australian accent apparently. Is he from Australia? Did multiple family members of his pass on? His ex-girlfriend spilled the tea about their relationship as did Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani about the singer himself and his antics.  Get in touch with our anchors at  rgidwani@sph.com.sg ,  chuatt@sph.com.sg  and  hongbin@sph.com.sg .      See omnystudio.com...

We’re going to talk all about bathroom and kitchen fixtures today. Now, the next time you visit the bathroom, take a look at the brand of the sinks and toilets.  Chances are – they’re of the American Standard and Grohe brands. But did you know that they are all part of a leading Japanese home and water products giant called LIXIL?  Born in 2011 through a merger of five of Japan’s most successful b...

DMK, a local footwear brand, started 24 years ago as a small brick-and-mortar store for women looking to find the perfect shoe for their broader feet. Today, the brand has expanded its footprint in Singapore to seven outlets, and branched out overseas to several markets across Asia. And the core values of their business remains the same - to help women look and feel good through fashion footwear....

We usually talk about the closing numbers on the SGX at this hour, but today is a special day because we’re going to take you through the latest performance of Singapore’s state investor Temasek, out just a couple of hours ago.  Temasek is no stranger to Singaporeans. Founded in 1974, the global investment company has a network of 13 offices across nine countries.  The company has a long term inve...

On What's Trending, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has secured a third term. But the election was marked by unusual campaign tactics from a record 56 candidates - these included outlandish stunts like dressing as "The Joker," nearly nude women, pets, and an AI character, overshadowing serious campaigning. But despite the oddities, such tactics were legal under Japan's election laws, which allow free...

It's a problem that has the public divided in Turkey. Are stray dogs a neighborhood fixture to be looked after and loved? Or does the government need to take more drastic solutions including euthanasia?  Roshan Gidwani, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at: rgidwani@sph.com.sg chuatt@sph.com.sg hongbin@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

FOUR is the magic number on this episode of Sports Minutes - as the Euros reaches the semi-final stage and the FINAL FOUR tussle it out for a place in Sunday’s final. Who is most deserving of their spot, and who will conquer the continent? Plus, the top FOUR in the Singapore Premier League all clinched victories over the weekend, but who was MOST impressive? Deepanraj Ganesan weighs in! Got a stor...

Singapore shares edged lower at the opening bell today, maintaining a downtrend from Friday’s closing in the prior week. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.2 per cent to 3,405.04 points after 35 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand India Trust. That’s as CapitaLand India Trust announced today that Fitch Ratings...

Glenn Gore is the CEO of Temasek-backed Affinidi, a company focused on empowering individuals through data ownership and redefining data usage with concepts like zero-party data and Holistic Identity. And Glenn has a CEO mindset - emphasising the abundance and growth mindsets which every successful leaders possess. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Glenn Gore, CEO of Temasek-...

Wallich Manor, a party hotspot in Sofitel Singapore City Centre, is known for its high-energy cocktails and delectable contemporary European cuisine. The brand is under the Tipsy Collective brand, but has a different approach compared to its sister concepts -- Wallich Manor has tapped a hip-hop pioneer to curate its music. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Rae Ng, Marketi...

On What's Trending, US actor and wrestler John Cena has announced his retirement from competing in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events. Cena, known for his roles in movies and TV shows, announced his retirement during an appearance at the WWE Money in the Bank event in Canada. He announced his final in-ring competition will be in 2025 as part of a farewell tour.  Also, how much are you will...

Long labelled as 'a man's game', the gender inequality connundrum in football goes beyond just the pitches - extending to roles in management and even administration. It's no wonder then that the appointment of 35-year old Bernice Wong as the General Manager of Geylang International, the FIRST female general manager of an SPL club, has raised more than a few eyebrows. Just how did Bernice overcome...

The Supreme Court finally ruled that cities were clear to prohibit homeless people sleeping outside in public places. Will this help or hurt a crisis? Roshan Gidwani and Hongbin Jeong 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.

Today we’re going to talk to a Singapore listed company that is said to be the country’s oldest and one of Asia’s largest manufacturers of high-end precision plastic and metal components and products.  With over 45 years of manufacturing experience, our guest Fu Yu Corporation operates six manufacturing sites across Singapore, Malaysia and China.  The firm serves a wide range of sectors including...

On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong is joined by The Evening Runway crew- Roshan Gidwani and Chua Tian Tian for this latest experience. They come together to release an EP! Or are we? Perhaps not, but they just may be one step closer as they take on a Korean singing class.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares ended the day in negative territory. The STI closed down 0.85% at 3,410 points. Across the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 296 to 257 after 1.07 billion securities worth S$812.29 million changed hands. Singtel shares was actively traded today, after hitting a high of $2.90. Despite some selling mood today, can Singtel shares move up another level? Meanwhile, in global m...

Do you agree that Disney World is the happiest place on earth? One toy collector might agree because she has a collection which looks like it came out of a Disney dreamland. She’s also a successful blogger who has managed to turn her hobby into a thriving business. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak to Falin, Disney blogger and Toy collector, Timetoplaytoys , to find out more. Pre...

White Shades is a pioneering cocktail destination nestled in Singapore’s Central Business District on Boon Tat Street. Founded by Jiawei, recognized for his innovative contributions to mixology, White Shades offers a distinctive blend of Japanese-inspired speakeasy ambiance, meticulously crafted highball cocktails like the PawPaw Plum and Smoky Inferno, and a revamped izakaya-style food menu. Gues...

Pet weddings are on the rise in China, where government policies have had little success in encouraging more humans to wed in this fast-ageing society. The popularity of pets and an increasing willingness to splurge on them are driving the trend. Also, The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary – a Brisbane icon which bills itself as the world’s first koala sanctuary – has decided it will no longer offer “koal...

John Mark Dugan, an American ex-cop now lives in Moscow and runs a network of AI-powered fake news sites! Beware, for what you read may not be factual!  Roshan Gidwani and Hongbin Jeong 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 equities closed in the green today, continuing their rally after global markets booked strong gains overnight. Our trio of banks also swell to almost half of ST Index after a recent run-up. So what’s driving this rally? And can the banks rise even further in the coming weeks?  Meanwhile, in global markets, the red-hot Washington debate over whether US President Joe Biden will scrap his r...

Udders is one of the most popular ice cream stores in Singapore. Most Singaporeans would have spent their weekends at Udders’ ice cream parlour back in the day.  After all, Udders was known as the OG, well before the trend of local Singaporean ice cream cafes. Now, 18 years after it was established, the Udders brand is still thriving and growing.  How did a passion project born out of the living r...