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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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...
Wealth Tracker: The $99 Trillion Question - Why Asian families struggle to plan their wealth
Nearly US$99 trillion in private wealth is set to flow across Asia by 2029, but shockingly, almost half of first-generation wealth holders haven’t pla...
What's Trending: Is it still safe to cross the Causeway amid Malaysia’s TB outbreaks?
Planning a trip across the Causeway for Lunar New Year or Ramadan? You may want to pause and take stock.
Malaysia has reported 10 new tuberculos...
Market View: STI drops below 5,000 points after Budget 2026; Potential SGX-listed winners and losers from Budget 2026; Anthropic clinches US$380 billion valuation after US$30 billion funding round; Expectations on how Wall Street will open with US inflation data in focus, and with Trump reportedly planning to scale back some tariffs on steel, aluminium goods; iFast, Lum Chang to watch
The Singapore market pulled back today following Budget 2026 announcements, even as the government unveiled measures to boost existing equities, start...
Sports Minutes: Emmeric Ong on retirement, referees and the recurring issues that are hindering Singapore football
Retirement brings reflection, and perspective. After 15 years in Singapore football, Emmeric Ong sits down with Sports Minutes to reflect on stepping...
Budget 2026: What were some of the hits and misses of this year's Budget?
On Money Matters' Budget 2026 Conversation, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian speak to Harvey Koenig, Partner, Co-Head of BEPS COE, KPMG, Eugene Tan, A...
Budget 2026: How is Singapore looking to harness the power of AI as a strategic advantage?
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to overcome structural constraints and turning AI adoption into a strategic advantage for the country....
Budget 2026: What are the measures in place to help businesses navigate a changing global environment?
A major theme of Budget 2026 was to support businesses negotiating a changing global operating environment, where economic flows are becoming more sel...
Budget 2026: Are the new measures enough to help cushion the impacts of AI, including layoffs, for workers?
Budget 2026 is putting a spotlight on helping workers navigate the shifts brought forward by AI and automation, with support for reskilling, career tr...
Budget 2026: CDC vouchers reduced to $500 - Is this still a generous amount for Singaporeans?
About 1.4 million Singaporean households will each get $500 in CDC vouchers. There will also be additional U-Save rebates to help households with thei...
Budget 2026: Did this year's budget take a more cautious tone? And how disciplined is this year’s budget?
The theme of Budget 2026 is "Securing our future together in a changed world," with key themes including, advancing our refreshed economic strategy, h...