Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)
Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)
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 the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities,…Follow the podcast:
The Big Story: What's the real reason behind US & Israel's attack on Iran?
Iran’s confrontation with Israel and the United States has escalated into one of the most dangerous crises the Middle East has seen in decades. A joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign aimed at crippling Tehran’s leadership has triggered retaliatory strikes across the region from missile barrages on…
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Wealth Tracker: Are oil prices expected to stay high for days?
Brent crude has spiked sharply after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz raising fears over a major supply shock. Some analysts say this is just a temporary risk premium. Others warn oil could surge past US$100 a barrel. So, are we looking at a short-term geopo…
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What's Trending: Trading card packs under fire in Singapore and Samsung’s new screen says ‘no peeking’
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the biggest buzz online, from Singapore’s move to regulate trading card booster packs under new blind box rules, to the growing debate over chance-based collectibles, rare card hype, and whether nostalgia is turning into speculation. Then,…
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Market View: US-Israel-Iran conflict on Asian markets, key transit airports in Dubai, Doha severely affected; Oil surges by the most in four years; Shares of Singapore Airlines and Sats fall amid flight cancellations over the weekend; MAS on developments in the Middle East; What to watch at China’s Two Sessions this week?; CrowdStrike, Broadcom, Costco’s earnings in focus; SGX-gold miners, energy players to watch
Singapore shares slid today as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East weighed on global markets. The Straits Times Index was down 1.77% at 4,906.86 points at 12.56pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$2.01B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, shares of Singapore A…
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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 discoveries like NASA’s Curiosity rover. With commercial programs scaling globally and technologies such as Earth observation and in-orbit servicing coming…
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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 get through a crowd? On today’s episode of What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada look at the Chinese influencer who earned over 50 mi…
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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 population decline. Despite years of pro-family policies and generous financial incentives, birth rates continue to slide, with Deputy Prime Minister Ga…
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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 was up 0.32% at 4,980.16 points at 2.25pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.43B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we …
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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 phenomenon is a warning for Singapore as AI becomes more integrated into workplaces. With six months of free premium AI access under Budget 2026, the key chal…
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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 account, and why some online users are questioning how easy (or difficult) it really is to permanently remove a social media profile. Then, they shif…
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