Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
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Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating...
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The Big Story: Is it time we stop underestimating polytechnic education?
Polytechnic diplomas have been a cornerstone of Singapore’s workforce since 1954, supplying skilled talent across industries from engineering and biom...
Wealth Tracker: Where the deals are - M&A trends investors should watch
M&A in 2026 is being shaped by a volatile, uncertain, and complex world. AI is transforming deal-making, Japan and India are seeing strong activity, a...
What's Trending: Can your kids survive China's XXL homework .. and Macron's aviators that moved markets
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh look at Chinese kids tackling homework the size of billboards, literally A0 sheets that have parents...
Market View: PepsiCo, AMD’s earnings in focus, results from Alphabet and Amazon.com to come; Fed Governor Stephen Miran resigns from White House role; Nvidia reportedly nears deal to invest US$20 billion in OpenAI; Gold prices climb more than 2 per cent, building on best day since 2008; Singtel, GuocoLand to watch
Singapore shares inched higher in early trade today.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.16% at 4,952.07 points at 10.06am Singapore time, with a v...
Sports Minutes: Zulqarnaen Suzliman on his ‘reset’; leaving Sailors to join Albirex on loan
He’s back on the pitch, back getting wins and back enjoying football. Zulqarnaen Suzliman joins Sports Minutes to talk about his Albirex loan switch,...
The Big Story: S$23.9B and 16.9M visitors in 2025 .. Can Singapore's tourism top that in 2026?
Singapore’s tourism sector has bounced back strongly in 2025, with tourism receipts hitting a record S$23.9 billion in the first three quarters—a year...
Wealth Tracker: Why DIY investors often undervalue what really drives their returns
Investing has never been more accessible. Across Asia, digital platforms and zero-commission trading have put the markets in the hands of millions of...
What's Trending: Coke or Pepsi? Also, AI agents are having their own social lives without us…
On today’s episode of What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada explore the bizarre new social platform Moltbook, where 1.4 million AI agent...
Market View: Asian stocks, gold rebound in calmer trade, investors monitor incoming earnings from AMD, Super Micro Computer; US tariffs on Indian goods to be cut from 50% to 18%; Reserve Bank of Australia raises rates for first time in two years; SGX, Keppel, S-REIT earnings to watch
Singapore shares rose today as Asian markets rebounded from the previous day’s losses.
The Straits Times Index was up 1.04% at 4,943.04 points a...
The Big Story: Will Singapore make its mark in space with a New National Space Agency?
On April 1, Singapore will officially launch its National Space Agency, setting its sights on growing the space sector, managing satellites, and boost...
Wealth Tracker: When the dollar weakens, what should you do?
The US dollar is sliding to levels not seen in years, the euro and sterling are surging, the Japanese yen is staging a dramatic turnaround, and the Si...
What's Trending: Gold hidden in your old SIM card? And did Melania Trump’s movie make millions?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the stories everyone’s talking about. First, we explore a viral sensation out of China: a s...
Market View: Sell-off in Asia amid chaotic selling in precious metals; Earnings out of Disney, Palantir, PepsiCo, AMD, Alphabet and Amazon this week; Alibaba to spend three billion yuan for Chinese New Year AI push; Asia’s factory activity expands on solid global demand; Looking ahead to Singapore Airshow 2026; ST Engineering, Singtel to watch
Singapore shares fell today to track movements in Asian equities.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.72% at 4,869.73 points at 2.14pm Singapore...
Sports Minutes: In fighting cubs and in form locals, underwhelming foreigners and under fire coaches
From in fighting cubs to in form players, under fire coaches to underwhelming foreign signings - Sports Minutes recaps all the talking points from ano...
The Big Story: Is the PSLE stress finally coming to an end? MOE considers reforms
Singapore’s education system has seen multiple reforms aimed at reducing academic pressure, from changes to streaming and PSLE scoring to a greater fo...
Wealth Tracker: Bitcoin slides to US$83,000 - Is now the time to buy the dip? Or is another crypto winter ahead?
Bitcoin just can’t seem to catch a break, after losing ground as investors shifted into gold and silver, it’s now sliding alongside precious metals in...
What’s Trending: Today you turn Chinese?... to K-pop fans spend $70,000 for an empty parcel
On today’s episode of What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into the TikTok sensation “turning Chinese,” a playful trend where non-...
Market View: Trump endorses bipartisan deal to avert fresh government shutdown, to announce Fed Chair pick today; Apple forecasts surge of up to 16% in revenue for March quarter, Assessment of S&P 500 companies’ performance this season; China reportedly gives DeepSeek conditional approval to buy Nvidia’s H200 AI chips; Core inflation in Japan’s capital slows in January; Keppel DC Reit, NetLink NBN Trust to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as investors continue to mull global earnings out this week.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.18% at 11.36am Si...
The Big Story: The Nipah virus is back - Will this be the next outbreak?
The Nipah virus, which has once again made the news following an outbreak in India’s West Bengal. While the number of confirmed cases is still small,...
Wealth Tracker: Should you ditch the dollar and lean to Asian currencies?
Asian currencies are surging. The US dollar is sliding. And political signals are shaking up global FX markets.
Is this the start of a new curre...
What's Trending: Weird jobs that are officially extinct .. and the lamb that's smarter than you?
From humans doing math by hand for NASA to waking people up by shooting peas at their windows, some jobs from history are so bizarre they sound made u...
Market View: Asian tech stocks set to extend month-long rally; Microsoft slides 6.5% in extended trade amid concerns about massive capex spending, Meta shares up 8% in after hours after lifting revenue and capex outlook for 2026; Apple’s earnings in focus; Fed leaves rates unchanged, June seen as next likely window for rate cut; Samsung Electronic’ Q4 operating profit more than tripled to record high; Nvidia, Amazon and Microsoft reportedly in talks to invest up to US$60 billion in OpenAI; Sembc
Singapore shares nudged higher today as investors mull the US Federal Reserve’s move to hold interest rates as expected.
The Straits Times Index...
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) All about the fishballs – what should we know about DoDo’s parent Thong Siek Global and its internationalisation moves? We head down to its factory floor to find out.
We’re going to talk all about a hotpot ingredient that is sure to be on your reunion dinner table on Chinese New Year eve – the humble, inexpensive, y...
What's Trending: The internet has a new ‘Karen’… and the world is 85 seconds to ending?
Gen Z has officially retired the term 'Karen', the infamous label for entitled or rude behavior, and crowned this new name as its modern replacement....
The Big Story: Caught your spouse cheating? Here's what you need to know
Divorce is never just a legal process, and when infidelity is involved, it can raise painful questions about trust, fairness, and financial security.<...
Wealth Tracker: Is Asia's whisky demand reshaping global whisky investment?
Whisky investment is increasingly viewed as a long-term, scarcity-driven asset, supported by premiumisation and structurally limited supply. As demand...
Market View: Most Asian markets up after S&P 500 index hit record overnight, investors await Fed rate decision and big tech earnings; China reportedly gives green light to importing first batch of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips; ASML’s results in focus; Gold’s blistering rally continues past US$5,200; ST Engineering, Hong Leong Asia to watch
Singapore shares fell today after crossing the 4,900 mark yesterday.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.42% at 4,902.23 points at 2.18pm Singapo...
The Big Story: What does the expansion of Retirement and MediSave Grants mean for you?
More Singaporeans are set to get a bigger boost to their retirement and healthcare savings.
The Ministry of Health, Ministry of Manpower, and th...
Wealth Tracker: Is the UK gemstone market entering a “golden decade” for investors?
The gemstone market is gaining renewed attention as investors increasingly look beyond traditional financial instruments in search of scarcity, resili...
What’s Trending: Nihilist Penguin meltdown vs. Taipei 101 thrill - What’s your mood today?
Which internet mood meme are you today - the “Nihilist Penguin” who just wants to walk away from it all or the daredevil who climbs Taipei 101 without...
Market View: Trump to raise tariffs on certain South Korean imports to 25%; Nvidia invests US$2B more in CoreWeave; Magnificent Seven earnings in focus; China posts first annual rise in industrial profit in four years in 2025; Asian shares hit new record; STI breaks 4,900 points; OUE Reit, Nam Cheong to watch
Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) broke new ground this morning and crossed the 4,900 threshold for the first time.
The benchmark index hit...
Wealth Tracker: What will Stablecoins look like in 2030? Hot takes you need to know
Stablecoins are no longer just a niche corner of the crypto world; they’re increasingly shaping the future of money. With issuance projected to reach...
The Big Story: Too good to be true? 'Bait-style' trick property agents in Singapore use to hook buyers
Singapore’s property market has always been competitive, but a recent investigation by The Straits Times has uncovered a worrying trend.
Some ag...
What’s Trending: Is pickleball old news? TYPTI, a celeb-backed sport is all the rage, along with $300 wearable LEGO Croc bricks
Is pickleball already old news? On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh look at whether TYPTI — a new racquet sport dubbed the “snowboarding...
Market View: Big tech earnings to Fed rate decision – what should you focus on this week?; Asian markets traded mixed amid geopolitical uncertainties, chatter on Japanese yen intervention; Singdollar strengthens to strongest against USD since late 2014; Gold crosses US$5,000 mark, bolstering SGX-listed pawnbrokers, gold plays; LVMH shareholders demand clarity on succession plans; MoneyMax Financial to watch
Singapore shares fell today, tracking movements in Asian markets.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.66% at 4,859.01 points at 2.20pm Singapore...
Under the Radar: How important is Work+Store for LHN Group post listing of Coliwoo?
It is back to the real estate sector today as we take you through the ins and outs of a real estate management services group that recently spun off i...
The Big Story: Carbon tax doubles - Is your electricity bill about to go up… again?
Singapore’s carbon tax has nearly doubled, jumping from $25 to $45 per tonne, and that change is starting to show up where it matters most: household...
Wealth Tracker: Are private markets really ‘stable’? Should you go into secondary investments?
After a year marked by trade shocks, political uncertainty, and a sharp pause in dealmaking, private markets are entering 2026 with a very different t...
What’s Trending: Are BTS fans rich or just crazy? How far are they willing to go to secure concert tickets?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into how a college student went viral after emailing her professor for permission to use h...
Market View: Wall Street extends rebound for second day; Trump sues JPMorgan, CEO Jamie Dimon for S$6.4 billion over alleged debanking; Intel struggles to meet AI data centre demand; Bank of Japan keeps rates steady; Singapore’s 2025 core inflation averages 0.7%; STI hits record, driven by OCBC, UOB; The Assembly Place debuts on SGX’s Catalist board; Suntec Reit to watch
Singapore shares rose today, driven by banking heavyweights UOB and OCBC.
The Straits Times Index was up 1.26% at 4,889.27 points at 2.34pm Sing...