Located on the fifth floor of Far East Plaza, Ume Maru is a testament to the art of hidden bars, tucked away behind a towering bookshelf adorned with a vibrant collection of classic Japanese manga and graphic magazines.

On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Jeffry Lautan, General Manager, Ume Maru, to find out more about Ume Maru and its offerings.

Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani

Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg)

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Located on the fifth floor of Far East Plaza, Ume Maru is a testament to the art of hidden bars, tucked away behind a towering bookshelf adorned with a vibrant collection of classic Japanese manga and graphic magazines.
On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Jeffry Lautan, General Manager, Ume Maru, to find out more about Ume Maru and its offerings.
Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani
Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (<a href="mailto:alexparada@sph.com.sg">alexparada@sph.com.sg</a>)
Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

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, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.

In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

MONEY FM 89.3

Your evening guide to the day's most important topics — navigate the key events in politics, business, markets, wealth management, and top investment opportunities. Keeps you informed and ahead of the curve, daily.

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)

Culture Club: Demon Slayer-inspired cocktail? A Dragon Ball Z cocktail? This bar has it all.

Following the breakdown of rare high-level talks between Washington and Tehran, US President Donald Trump has unveiled a significant escalation: a naval operation aimed at restricting vessels linked to Iranian ports.

This development comes despite a ceasefire reached on April 8 intended to temporarily halt weeks of fighting. In remarks shared on social media, Trump framed the operation as an effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz, remove maritime threats, and guarantee uninterrupted global shipping, while also accusing Iran of leveraging its influence over the vital waterway.

As naval forces prepare to intercept ships in contested waters, questions are mounting over the risks of escalation. Could a response from Tehran push the situation beyond containment?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs, to find out more.

Following the breakdown of rare high-level talks between Washington and Tehran, US President Donald Trump has unveiled a significant escalation: a naval operation aimed at restricting vessels linked to Iranian ports.
This development comes despite a ceasefire reached on April 8 intended to temporarily halt weeks of fighting. In remarks shared on social media, Trump framed the operation as an effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz, remove maritime threats, and guarantee uninterrupted global shipping, while also accusing Iran of leveraging its influence over the vital waterway.
As naval forces prepare to intercept ships in contested waters, questions are mounting over the risks of escalation. Could a response from Tehran push the situation beyond containment?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs, to find out more.

The Big Story: Why is Trump issuing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that he says he wants reopened?

Markets are being jolted after the US moved to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent and WTI sharply higher following failed talks between Washington and Tehran.

But here’s what’s really catching attention, beyond the headline rally, there are signs of a deeper strain, with a growing disconnect between what’s happening in the physical oil market and what’s being priced on financial screens.

So the question now: are markets underestimating the scale of this disruption?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Gerald Gan, Chief Investment Officer at Reed Capital Partners, to find out more.

Markets are being jolted after the US moved to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent and WTI sharply higher following failed talks between Washington and Tehran.
But here&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s really catching attention, beyond the headline rally, there are signs of a deeper strain, with a growing disconnect between what&rsquo;s happening in the physical oil market and what&rsquo;s being priced on financial screens.
So the question now: are markets underestimating the scale of this disruption?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Gerald Gan, Chief Investment Officer at Reed Capital Partners, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: Is $100 Oil just the beginning?

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh look at how Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival went from a 1990s protest-era experiment to becoming one of the world’s biggest cultural festivals. What started as a risky desert show eventually grew into a global stage for iconic performances and … skyrocketing prices? 

Then we dive into “Bieberchella,” where Justin Bieber headlined a nostalgia-driven set that blends live performance with throwback videos, sparking debate online over whether it was genius or unconventional. And of course, Bieber’s most devoted superfan — a record-breaking listener who identified 33 Bieber songs in just 60 seconds.

On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh look at how Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival went from a 1990s protest-era experiment to becoming one of the world&rsquo;s biggest cultural festivals. What started as a risky desert show eventually grew into a global stage for iconic performances and &hellip; skyrocketing prices?&nbsp;
Then we dive into &ldquo;Bieberchella,&rdquo; where Justin Bieber headlined a nostalgia-driven set that blends live performance with throwback videos, sparking debate online over whether it was genius or unconventional. And of course, Bieber&rsquo;s most devoted superfan &mdash; a record-breaking listener who identified 33 Bieber songs in just 60 seconds.

Culture Club: Demon Slayer-inspired cocktail? A Dragon Ball Z cocktail? This bar has it all.

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