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: Can Thailand and Cambodia seek a way back to peace?
Cambodia and Thailand are on the brink of returning to a ceasefire, but only after weeks of intense fighting that has left dozens dead and nearly a mi...
Wealth Tracker: Tequila on the rocks - Why 2025 shook the hottest spirit market
Tequila has been on fire in the global spirits scene, but 2025 tells a more nuanced story. Growth has slowed, inventories are piling up, and investors...
Market View: Singapore’s consumer prices held steady in November; Indonesia to sign trade tariff agreement with US in January; Nvidia reportedly aims to begin H200 chip shipments to China by mid-February; CapitaLand Investment, Ever Glory United to watch
Singapore shares rose today to track gains seen in regional markets.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.39% at 4,628.44 points at 12.44pm Singapor...
What's Trending: A graduation full of memes, bread becomes Singapore's iconic food & a woman's ex-fiancé sues her for eating too much malatang
Today on What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada discuss a breakup that ended in court after a man in China sued his ex-fiancée over datin...
The Big Story: Why Prime HDBs loses steam, while Plus flats see uneven demand
It’s been one year since the introduction of HDB’s Prime, Plus and Standard classification framework.
But while Prime flats continue to attract...
Wealth Tracker: Did the art market go through a healthy reset in 2025?
After two years of declining global art sales, 2025 didn't shape up as a rebound, but a reset. High-end auctions slowed, while more accessible works h...
Market View: Asian markets rally, gold hits record high on US unemployment data; China to scrub small overdue debts from credit records to help spur lending; South Korea’s chip sector masks weakness in other exports; Uber teams up with Baidu to start robotaxi trials in UK; Seatrium, CNMC Goldmine to watch
Singapore shares rose today in line with movements seen across regional markets.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.65% at 4,599.43 points at 3.14...
What's Trending: How much is enough to put in a wedding angbao & a snowman as tall as a six-storey building - and that’s not an exaggeration
Welcome to another episode of What's Trending!
To start the week, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada discuss how much to give in an angbao from...
Under the Radar: Singlife Financial Adviser’s CEO sheds light on growth in Singapore’s insurance industry, concerns surrounding investment-linked policies and what they mean for the firm.
It’s back to the financial services industry as we speak to a financial advisory firm that’s wholly owned by Singlife.
Founded in 2016, Singlif...
Wealth Tracker: Why are Asia’s wealthy going all in on crypto?
Crypto is no longer just a niche play. Asia’s high-net-worth individuals are increasingly allocating real portions of their portfolios to digital asse...
The Big Story: Is ByteDance's secret deal about to save TikTok from a US ban?
TikTok’s future in the US has been hanging by a thread, caught between national security concerns, political battles, and calls for divestment. Now, B...
Market View: Asian markets up on below-forecast US inflation; Bank of Japan hikes rates to 30-year high; US reportedly launches review of advanced Nvidia AI chip sales to China; Nike’s China playbook; OpenAI seizing early lead in education market; Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust to watch
Singapore shares inched higher today to track gains seen across Asia.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.15% at 4,577.44 points at 3.11pm Singapo...
What's Trending: Christmas queen loses her crown, your old air-con might be worth gold & socks on Singapore streets?
Welcome to the Friday edition of What's Trending!
Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh get festive as they unpack a Christmas chart twist: Mariah Carey’...
The Big Story: Is China’s digital yuan a new tourist tool or a financial power move?
Travelling to China just got a digital upgrade. Singaporeans can now use China’s e-CNY, the digital renminbi, through a new pilot program that lets tr...
Wealth Tracker: What should investors take note as tokenized funds go retail in Singapore
For the first time, a tokenized fund will be open to the public, thanks to MAS approval for a collaboration between Franklin Templeton and DBS. Could...
Market View: (SPECIALS) The AI boom, US Fed rate uncertainty and China’s economic transition away from property and heavy investment – the three themes weighing on investors in 2025
It’s now time for a Special, year-end edition of Market View, where we not only take you though how the Singapore stock market closed for the day, but...
What's Trending: Politician armpit fights, airborne rats, and AI saying ... ‘I Do’ in Japan
Welcome to another episode of What's Trending!
Today’s headlines are pure chaos and Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar break it all dow...
Market View: Singapore’s exports jump 11.6%, led by pharma and electronics
Singapore’s key exports surged 11.6% in November, well above expectations, driven by strong growth in pharmaceuticals and electronics.
Over in J...
Wealth Tracker: 2026 ahead - Who gains and who loses in emerging markets?
Geopolitics, higher tariffs, and a global supply-chain reset are changing where money flows, and that shift is only picking up pace into 2026.
A...
The Big Story: 5G interference with aircraft on the radar -Should travellers be concerned?
5G networks are rolling out across the region, promising faster speeds and better connectivity.
But concerns have emerged about whether these h...
What's Trending: 2025's words go sloppy, savage Secret Santa & a tip that’s huge to ignore
Welcome to the another day of What’s Trending!
In this episode, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada scratch their heads over Merriam-...
Market View: Is Japan’s mixed PMI signaling caution or opportunity for investors?
Singapore Airlines reported a 2.6% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in November, reaching 13.3 billion passenger-kilometres, slightly outpac...
The Big Story: ComCare’s numbers dropped - Are families now really better off?
The number of families receiving ComCare’s Short-to-Medium-Term Assistance (SMTA) fell to a five-year low in 2024, reflecting improvements in the econ...
Wealth Tracker: How are HNWIs investing in 2025 and what changes in 2026
According to a survey from Sun Life, amongst Singapore respondents, 67% said they worry their wealth won’t outlast their children, and only half expre...
What's Trending: Disney's making people buy snakes, PM Wong's Spotify Wrapped unveiled & one man rejects a $1.3M offer
Welcome to the second day of What’s Trending!
In this episode, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada dive into the internet’s most talk...
Market View: China’s industrial numbers miss expectations - Is this a warning sign for investors?
ESR REIT proposes to divest eight non-core Singapore assets for S$338.1 million, offering insights into capital recycling and balance-sheet management...
The Big Story: Will Singapore’s pay rises and bonuses meet your expectations in 2026?
As 2026 approaches, Singapore employees can expect moderate salary increases averaging 3 to 6 percent, as companies take a cautious approach amid ongo...
What's Trending: Taylor Swift gave away millions, Dracula wants your money & someone on SQ is mad about cake
Welcome to the return of What’s Trending!
In this episode, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada spoke all about Taylor Swift’s jaw-dr...
Wealth Tracker: How should investors reset their portfolios for a more uncertain 2026?
As 2025 winds down, investors are taking stock of a year full of twists and turns. From NVIDIA’s blockbuster earnings boosting global tech sentiment t...
The Big Story: Should the US have access to travellers' social media history? Will social media checks affect travel to the US?
The US could soon ask travellers, including those from Singapore, to share up to five years of social media history as part of immigration checks.
Wealth Tracker: Why emerging market bonds are the fixed income star of 2025
Emerging market bonds are stealing the spotlight in global fixed income this year.
With local-currency debt up nearly 14% and hard-currency debt...
Right Business: From love to legacy, designing rings that tell your story
Finding the perfect engagement ring is often seen as a milestone, but for many couples, the process can feel overwhelming or disconnected from the lov...
Market View: Asian equities track record day on Wall Street on Fed rate cut, higher than expected initial jobless claims reading; Oracle, Broadcom earnings, Disney-OpenAI deal in focus; Softbank Group reportedly studying potential acquisitions surrounding data centre operator Switch; Lululemon’s CEO Calvin McDonald to step down; CDL, UOL, GuocoLand, Hongkong Land to watch
Singapore shares rose today, tracking gains seen across Asian markets.
The Straits Times Index was up 1.26% at 4,577.92 points at 1.15pm Singapo...
Right Business: This company turns your life story into a one-of-a-kind song
What if you could give someone a song made just for them, a melody that tells their story, captures their emotions, and celebrates their journey?
The Big Story: More retrenchments, fewer jobs - Is Singapore’s job market in trouble for 2026?
Singapore’s latest job figures show signs of strain. Retrenchments edged up in the third quarter, job vacancies continued to fall, and more firms are...
Wealth Tracker: 61% of Singaporeans are now in crypto. Are you missing out?
Singapore is quietly becoming a regional crypto hub, with 61% of Singaporeans now holding digital assets, evidence that crypto is moving beyond a nich...
Market View: US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25bps as expected, but with unusually high number of dissenters; Fed’s “dot plot” indicates one more quarter point cut in 2026; Oracle shares sank on lower-than-expected quarterly revenue; Grab and Charge+ teams up to build EV charging network in Vietnam; Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, Ultragreen.ai; Leong Guan to watch
Singapore shares inched higher today on a mixed day for Asian equities.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.36% at 4,527.94 points at 2.38pm Singa...
The Big Story: Is Japan’s megaquake warning a sign the ‘Big One’ is near? And should your Japan trip be on hold?
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake recently struck north-eastern Japan, injuring dozens and forcing nearly 90,000 people to evacuate.
While tsu...
Right Business: Rebooting recovery, how Rebee Health is changing physio at home
Rebee Health is a Singapore-based health-tech startup dedicated to making physiotherapy more accessible, effective, and personalised.
By combini...
Wealth Tracker: The hotspots of the ultra-rich
A new report from Savills has just mapped the global hotspots for high-net-worth individuals, and it’s clear the landscape is shifting fast.
Fro...