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: Is Singapore’s retrenchment notice lead time leaving workers vulnerable?
Sudden job losses can hit hard, leaving employees with little time to process the news or plan next steps. Recent cases, like the Providore Group retrenchments, highlight how confusing and stressful the experience can be for workers. How much notice should workers get before retrenchment and woul…
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Wealth Tracker: How should investors navigate geopolitical ‘War Buzz’ in 2026?
Gold and Silver are back in the spotlight, surging as global tensions heat up, while Bitcoin tumbles to one of its worst months on record. What’s driving this flight to safety, and where should investors turn next? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Richard Wang, Country Manager, J. Rotba…
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What's Trending: Would you pay 85¢ to win a $3M house .. and a trash bag shocks the red carpet?
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh find out if you could really win a S$3 million apartment… for just 85 cents a month. A South Korean YouTuber with over 17 million subscribers says yes. His latest giveaway promises a fully furnished luxury apartment, complete with a massive TV, high…
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Market View: With oil surging past $100, what risk does it pose for Asian markets?
Wall Street is looking to start the week on a firmer footing as markets attempt to recover from a three-week slide. Dow futures are currently in the green, while Asian markets have begun the week on a mixed note. The big driver for markets right now is the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, with the …
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The Big Story: Asia is cutting work weeks, closing schools to save fuel - Should Singapore consider this too?
Fuel shortages across Asia are prompting governments to take drastic steps, from four-day work weeks to school closures, all aimed at reducing energy consumption. But how effective are these measures really? And could Singapore ever consider similar policies if the crisis worsens? On The Big Stor…
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What’s Trending: There are two Katy Perrys…? And a GPS sent one fan to the wrong football game
A Barcelona fan missed a Champions League match after following his GPS to the wrong stadium. Instead of Newcastle’s St James’ Park, he ended up at St James Park in Exeter and watched a completely different football game instead. Meanwhile, an Australian fashion designer named Katie Perry has fina…
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Wealth Tracker: Where to invest now? Navigating oil shocks, rate risks and the AI boom
Global financial markets are currently facing a complex mix of uncertainty and opportunity. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have pushed energy prices higher, adding pressure to an already delicate inflation outlook. At the same time, central banks are carefully balancing the need to…
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Market View: US trade probe into 16 major economies; MTI disputes US trade surplus claim; Oil heads for weekly gains despite US sanctions waiver on Russian oil; Alibaba debuts OpenClaw app; 15 SGX stocks that gained over 5% as the market slumped; ST Engineering to watch
Singapore shares were little moved today as investors’ focus remained squarely on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Straits Times Index hovered 0.03% above the flatline at 4,856.64 points at 1.16pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$791.71M seen in the broader market. In terms…
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Wealth Tracker: How are fund managers navigating Asia’s AI-driven rally in 2026?
Asian markets started 2026 with a bang, fueled by last year’s AI-driven rallies, renewed momentum in China, and a patchwork of opportunities across the region. But with valuations high and risks on the radar, the big question for investors now is: how are fund managers actually positioning their po…
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The Big Story: Will the IEA’s 400 million barrel release ease the energy crunch? How prepared is Singapore?
The International Energy Agency is rolling out the largest emergency oil release in its history - 400 million barrels - as the Iran conflict threatens energy supplies through the critical Strait of Hormuz. But what does this mean for global fuel markets? In Singapore, authorities say the country …
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