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: 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...
Market View: Last look at US Fed rate expectations, market movements ahead of FOMC meeting; SK Hynix exploring possibility of New York stock listing; Amazon plans to invest over US$35B in India by 2030; Broadcom, Oracle’s earnings in focus; Golden-Agri Resources, YZJ Maritime, Centurion Accommodation Reit to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as Asian markets broadly traded in the red.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.27% at 4,501.15 points at 2.34pm Si...
The Big Story: Searching for Singapore’s unsung heroes - Singaporean of the Year 2025
Who are the heroes walking among us? The ones who go above and beyond, uplift their communities, or shine for Singapore on the global stage?
The...
Wealth Tracker: Risk, reward, and waiting? How are investors navigating November’s markets?
Markets have been moving cautiously, and November was no exception. Investors appear to be in a holding pattern, waiting for clearer signals before ma...
Right Business: Grailmaker's mission to put customised tools in the hands of visually impaired users
For families of children with Cerebral Visual Impairment, finding the right therapy can feel overwhelming — and too often, out of reach. CVI is comple...
Market View: Trump allows Nvidia to export advanced AI chips to China; Asian markets down amid jitters about Fed rate trajectory; Reserve Bank of Australia holds cash rate at 3.6 per cent; Google’s first AI glasses with Gemini to arrive in 2026; OCBC to watch
Singapore shares nudged higher today, as investors’ focus remained on the US interest rate outlook.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.12% at 4,51...
The Big Story: Why tensions between Thailand and Cambodia are spiralling again
Tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border have erupted once again, with Thailand launching airstrikes after fresh clashes left soldiers and civilian...
Wealth Tracker: Inside Asia’s most crucial wealth transfer yet
Asia’s wealth is growing fast, but the region now faces an even bigger challenge: passing it on. With USD99 trillion expected by 2029 and most founder...
Right Business: Bright futures in rural India? Solar solutions revolutionizing agriculture and livelihoods
In rural India, energy poverty keeps many smallholder farmers from reaching their full potential—limiting irrigation, crop processing, and storage. Bu...
Market View: Asian markets drift as investors gear up for latest FOMC meeting; China’s trade surplus tops US$1 trillion after exports rebound, Politburo vows to keep fiscal, monetary policy stances; Trump on the review of Netflix-Warner Brothers deal; Sembcorp Industries, MetaOptics to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as regional markets traded mixed.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.41% at 4,512.81 points at 1.54pm Singapore ti...
Under the Radar: What is underpinning Revolut’s aggressive expansion plans and what role will Southeast Asia play in this regard? Its CEO of Singapore and Southeast Asia explains.
Helping every person and business do all things money – be it spending, saving, investing, borrowing or managing – in just a few taps. That is the mis...
Wealth Tracker: Don't get it wrong - Gold and gold mining funds are not the same
What's the real difference between investing in gold itself versus gold mining funds? With gold prices hitting record highs this year, understanding t...
The Big Story: What’s driving the rise of hidden youth homelessness in Singapore?
Youth homelessness in Singapore is a growing but often hidden crisis, affecting young people under 35 who struggle with family conflict, mental health...
Right Business: From personal scare to powering India’s fastest-growing women’s health app
For many women, accessing timely and confidential gynecological care remains a major challenge. After experiencing a delayed diagnosis during her own...
Market View: US September PCE Price Index in focus tonight; Singapore retail sales up 4.5 per cent year on year in October; China chipmaker Moore Threads soars in Shanghai trading debut; Positioning one’s portfolio amid low yields for T-bills; Reserve Bank of India cuts key repo rate by 25bps; CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Sheng Siong Group, Sunpower Group to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as investors remained laser focused on more US economic data due tonight.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.22% a...
The Big Story: Pritam Singh's verdict is out - What's next for his leadership?
The court rejected Pritam Singh’s appeal against his conviction for giving false testimony to the Committee of Privileges.
Pritam Singh, who is...
Market View: Latest US ADP data shows 32,000 posts lost in November; Nvidia and Gain AI Act; Paramount reportedly hikes Warner Bros breakup fee to US$5 billion; Ship rates spiking 467% marks upended trade across commodities; DFI Retail Group, Singapore Land Group to watch
Singapore shares dipped today despite gains seen on Wall Street overnight.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.31% at 4,540.41 points at 11.58am...
Wealth Tracker: Want to invest in anti-aging? Here’s where the money is going
Longevity isn’t just science fiction anymore. It’s a $600 billion investment opportunity. From anti-aging breakthroughs to wellness tech and elder-car...
Right Business: How can companies stay ahead of sustainability rules? SystemEarth shows how
SystemEarth is a Singapore-based compliance intelligence platform transforming how businesses manage sustainability and regulatory requirements across...
Market View: Will the Santa rally survive weak China data and shifting Fed expectations?
As markets head into the final stretch of the year, is a Santa Claus rally is still on the cards amid mixed Asia Pacific trading, a softer opening for...
The Big Story: How tourist attractions are becoming the next big stage for Singapore’s buskers
The NAC announced a new pilot allowing licensed buskers to perform in pairs, alongside enhancements to the booking system and an expansion of busking...
Wealth Tracker: How tokenisation could open access to new types of investment opportunities
By turning traditional assets like bonds, carbon credits, and real estate into digital tokens, tokenisation promises faster, cheaper, and more transpa...
Right Business: Drowning in tabs and tools? AgnesAI brings AI-powered collaboration into one seamless workspace
AgnesAI is an AI-native collaboration platform that brings research, creation, and teamwork into one unified workspace.
Designed to eliminate th...
Market View: How are Fed rate-cut expectations and Japan’s rising yields shaping Asia’s market outlook?
Singapore stocks opened slightly higher, with the STI up around 0.1% as weaker US data boosted expectations of upcoming Fed rate cuts. Across Asia, ma...
Wealth Tracker: Is $5000 the next target for gold?
Gold’s dip below $4,000 didn’t last long, and the bulls are back.
Now trading above $4,100, some on Wall Street are calling for $5,000 an ounce...
The Big Story: How does Airbus’ A320 recall impact holiday travel and airline operations?
Last week, Airbus issued its largest emergency recall ever, affecting approximately 6,000 A320 aircraft worldwide.
The recall was triggered by a...
Right Business: How Deep Insight Labs is accelerating your investment workflow
Deep Insight Labs is a Singapore-based AI company transforming the way investment research is done.
Founded by former quantitative researchers a...
Sports Minutes: How 8-year old Singaporean skater Chloe Chua is blazing a trail for the local sports scene
She’s all of eight years of age, but she’s fearless, and she’s made Singapore proud on home soil. Skater Chloe Chua wowed the crowd at a recent intern...
Wealth Tracker: Where is the US dollar heading next?
The US Dollar has been a bit of a puzzle lately. It’s firming up in the short term, but many analysts say the bigger trend could still be pointing tow...
The Big Story: No phones at school from 2026. Can teens go a whole school day without them?
Starting 2026, secondary school students in Singapore won’t be allowed to use smartphones during school hours. That means no scrolling during recess,...