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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Wealth Tracker: Are commercial space programs poised to deliver returns for investors?
Investor interest in space is growing rapidly, driven by falling launch costs, expanding satellite constellations, and high-profile scientific discove...
What’s Trending: A candle that brings back your ex..... and a kid got shoved at Shibuya?
Would you spend thousands on a candle that claims it can change your destiny or shove someone out of the way in the middle of Shibuya Crossing just to...
The Big Story: Singapore’s fertility rate at new low. Can we reverse the baby bust before its too late?
Singapore’s total fertility rate has fallen to a historic low of 0.87, raising fresh concerns about whether the nation is heading toward long-term pop...
Market View: Asian shares wobble on tech valuation, geopolitical concerns; Meta reportedly signs multi-billion-dollar deal to rent Google AI chips; Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros as Netflix walks away; Coupang swings to loss as data breach dents Q4; ST Engineering, CDL, Venture Corp, UOL, Wilmar International to watch in SG Earnings season
Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to digest corporate earnings from blue chip companies in the country.
The Straits Times Index...
Sports Minutes: Aleksandar Ranković on on Sailors exit, continental woes & Singapore football
Silverware galore at home. A landmark run in Asia. But ultimately, not enough. Aleksandar Rankovic joins Sports Minutes to reflect on his departure as...
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How far has Micro-Mechanics’ move to decentralise production help it navigate global trade tensions, and what are the opportunities in the global semiconductor industry? Its CEO spills the beans.
Semiconductors are the invisible foundation of our digital world – powering everything from data centres and electric vehicles to smartphones and even...
The Big Story: Is Singapore at risk of becoming a “human prop” in the age of AI?
China is pioneering a new trend where AI clones take over entire livestreams, leaving human hosts as passive “props.”
This silent streamer pheno...
What's Trending: Was this public figure's Instagram really deleted .. and smart underwear that counts your farts?
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Zia-ul Raushan unpack the debate surrounding the alleged “accidental” deletion of a public figure’s Instagram ac...
Wealth Tracker: Is there still an institutional appetite for Solana despite a 40% decline?
Solana has bounced from ~$75 lows back toward $80, showing early signs of stabilisation after months of heavy volatility.
With key resistance at...
Market View: Nvidia’s results beat estimates; AI trade, earnings from Salesforce, Snowflake in focus; DeepSeek reportedly withholds latest AI model from US chipmakers including Nvidia; Singapore firms’ 2025 dividend payouts hit US$18.7 billion record high; AEM, Yangzijiang Financial, Seatrium to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as investors continue to monitor earnings out of the country.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.23% at 4,995.97 p...
What's Trending: Underwear in a hotel coffee maker ... and a flying cat road sign in Japan?
A viral travel hack has left people stunned. A US influencer shared a video suggesting travellers could wash their underwear in a hotel room coffee ma...
The Big Story: What did Trump’s record-breaking State of the Union address really reveal?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at IDSS, RSIS, to unpack US President Donald T...
Wealth Tracker: Is crypto behind the gold rally?
Tether is reshaping the gold market.
The crypto giant has been rapidly scaling its physical gold purchases, reaching levels typically reserved f...
Market View: Investors react to Trump’s State of the Union address; Japan’s Nikkei 225, South Korea’s KOSPI hit records; Positive sentiment returns to AI sector ahead of Nvidia’s earnings and after Anthropic’s product announcements; Genting Singapore, OCBC, SBS Transit, SIA, Ho Bee Land to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as investors digest a slew of corporate earnings from blue chip companies in the country.
The Straits Times Index...
Sports Minutes: Joshua Pereira on Geylang’s struggles, life after Tomoyuki Doi & Lions’ dream
From red cards to recruitment strategy, from leadership to life after Tomoyuki Doi - Geylang International’s season hasn’t gone to plan. Sports Miniut...
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What should we know about Orient Express’ grand comeback? CEO of Orient Express and Group Strategy Officer of its parent Accor tells us more.
Today we’re going to turn the clock back to the 1800s to share with you the story of a young man, Georges Nagelmackers, who had just fallen out of lov...
The Big Story: Will Trump punish countries that “play games” with US trade deals by imposing higher tariffs?
US President Donald Trump has warned that countries could face higher tariffs and even potential licence fees if they “play games” with recent trade d...
Wealth Tracker: Could your partner's "investment bag" actually have been a smart call? Christie's Asia thinks so
Christie's Hong Kong Autumn Luxury Sales reached HK$1 billion, reinforcing Asia’s position as a global centre for high-value collecting.
Excepti...
What’s Trending: Are landlines making a comeback? And a coffee shop glitch made a woman a quadrillionaire
On today’s episode of What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into the viral coffee-shop glitch that accidentally turned a UK woman i...
Market View: Trump warns countries against backing away from recently negotiated trade deals; White House officials reportedly seeking vows from tech executives to cover data centre costs; How should investors hedge against near-term volatilities with CBOE Volatility Index up 1.9 percentage points?; Fresh trade tangle between Japan and China; UOB, SGX-listed pawnbrokers (MoneyMax Financial Services, ValueMax) to watch
Singapore shares slid today as investors continue to mull uncertainties relating to US tariffs on global trading partners.
The Straits Times Ind...
Sports Minutes: Another SPL weekend marred by consistently inconsistent officiating; Jesus Casas appointed LCS head coach
When the referee becomes the headline (again), you know there’s a problem. Kyoga Nakamura’s elbow went unpunished, while weeks ago Madhu Mohana was sa...
Wealth Tracker: What seasoned investors should know about building resilient wealth today
Markets are volatile, interest rates remain uncertain, and global risks keep shifting. At the same time, investors are faced with a growing mix of tra...
The Big Story: Is Singapore prepared for the ripple effects of a 15% US tariff?
The US has announced a potential 15% across-the-board tariff on imports, prompting Singapore to seek urgent clarity from its US counterparts on how th...
What’s Trending: A Ramadan Bazaar’s plea to food influencers and the baby monkey Punch who melted millions of hearts
First, a sign at the Kampong Glam Ramadan Bazaar is making waves, with a direct message to food influencers asking for kindness before criticism. Is i...
Market View: Markets in APAC shrug off Trump’s decision to hike global tariffs to 15%, traders digest US Supreme Court’s ruling to strike down Trump’s original slate of tariffs; Biggest winners from ongoing tariff developments; Singapore core inflation eases to 1% in January; From SGX-listed blue chips to Nvidia, Salesforce and Berkshire Hathaway – what are the earnings in focus this week?; UOI, Seatrium to watch
Singapore shares nudged higher today as investors continue to digest developments on the global trade front.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.1...
Budget 2026: From CPF boosts to expanded senior policies, are older Singaporeans getting the support they really need?
In Budget 2026, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the Government’s push to support an ageing population, introducing measures aimed at helping...
Wealth Tracker: Where should you be investing in 2026 as global markets shift?
As global markets move deeper into 2026, investors are facing a far more complicated landscape than many expected. Growth is slowing across major econ...
What's Trending: Would you shake your rival's hand and an Amazon delivery in the UK led to nowhere...?
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada break down the awkward AI summit moment where Sam Altman and Dario Amodei refused to hold hands...
Market View: From Blue Owl Capital selling assets to Trump’s threat on Iran – what to monitor ahead of Wall Street’s open today; China AI startups surge after holiday in rotation from big tech; Nvidia reportedly close to investing US$30 billion in OpenAI’s mega funding round; Indonesia secures 19% tariff deal with US, exemption for palm oil; SIA Engineering Company, Sri Trang Gloves to watch
Singapore shares inched higher today as most Asian markets traded lower.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.23% at 5,012.95 points at 2.53pm Singa...
Sports Minutes: Shah Shahiran on the Stags’ continental reprieve, coaching changes and more
Quarter-finals secured in the ACL Two, and now a blockbuster clash with league leaders Lion City Sailors awaits. Add in a recent coaching change and a...
Budget 2026: What are the biggest opportunities for mid-career workers from Budget 2026
Budget 2026 is putting mid-career workers front and centre, with a range of measures designed to support reskilling, career transitions, and staying c...
Wealth Tracker: What makes certain watches a "blue-chip" investment?
Luxury watches are rapidly evolving from passion collectibles into a recognised alternative asset class, with the pre-owned market valued at $24.38 bi...
What’s Trending: Will you use your ang bao money to buy gold and are humanoids about to do more CNY performances?
On this What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada explore China’s Lunar New Year gala, where humanoid robots stunned audiences with flips, s...
Market View: Fed minutes show officials in no hurry to cut rates; Asian stocks up, supported by tech giants after Nvidia signs multiyear deal to sell Meta millions of current, future AI chips; Samsung shares rise to record after report on higher chip price; OpenAI funding reportedly on track to top US$100 billion in latest round; YZJ Maritime, CSE Global, SIA to watch
Singapore shares saw gains today as most Asian markets traded higher.
The Straits Times Index was up 1.09% at 12.54pm Singapore time, with a val...
Budget 2026: Did this year's Budget hit the mark for young Singaporeans?
What does Budget 2026 really mean for Singaporean youths? For young adults stepping into the workforce? For couples thinking about starting a family?<...
Wealth Tracker: How is gold and silver reacting to US inflation and China demand?
Gold and silver have experienced significant volatility, with gold around $5,033 per ounce and silver slipping over 2% to $76.34 as investors react to...
What's Trending: Singapore wants you to stop gambling with blind boxes... and is Lunar New Year turning cyber?
On What's Trending today, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into how the Singaporean government is exploring regulating blind boxes to better manage g...
Market View: Laopu Gold, CMOC shares jump on addition to Hang Seng index; Alibaba leads tech slide after Pentagon briefly shows blacklist; Singapore’s key exports up 9.3% in January; Marco Polo Marine, Thai Beverage to watch
Singapore shares were little moved in a shortened session today as investors looked ahead to the Chinese New Year holiday.
The Straits Times In...
Sports Minutes: "Uncertainty" looms as BG Tampines Rovers await ACL Two reprieve hours after sacking head coach Noh Rahman
Breakups and rebounds took centre stage this Valentine’s weekend in domestic football, as BG Tampines Rovers parted ways with their head coach before...
Budget 2026: Can businesses and workers keep up with Singapore’s AI ambitions?
AI is now at the heart of Singapore’s economic strategy. From supercharging adoption to building talent pipelines and reshaping how businesses operat...