More than 150 world leaders are gathered in New York as the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly kicks off this week. The spotlight is on Ukraine yet again, but is there room for other global priorities at UN leaders’ gathering?

Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been criticised for announcing plans to roll back on climate change commitments on the same day world leaders met at a UN climate summit.

We weigh in on these developments with Professor Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific.

More than 150 world leaders are gathered in New York as the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly kicks off this week. The spotlight is on Ukraine yet again, but is there room for other global priorities at UN leaders’ gathering?
Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been criticised for announcing plans to roll back on climate change commitments on the same day world leaders met at a UN climate summit.
We weigh in on these developments with Professor Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific.

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.

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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.

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Euro Watch: From Aid Double Standards to Climate Emergency at UN General Assembly

Is 2026 the year fixed income finally gets boring again, or is that exactly the risk? Emerging markets look ‘just right’, AI money is flooding the system, and central banks are quietly stepping back. So where does that leave investors who just want reliable income?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Leonard Kwan, Portfolio Manager for the T. Rowe Price Dynamic Emerging Markets Bond Strategy to find out more.

Is 2026 the year fixed income finally gets boring again, or is that exactly the risk? Emerging markets look &lsquo;just right&rsquo;, AI money is flooding the system, and central banks are quietly stepping back. So where does that leave investors who just want reliable income?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Leonard Kwan, Portfolio Manager for the T. Rowe Price Dynamic Emerging Markets Bond Strategy to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: Is the AI boom creating the next bond market risk?

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada discuss a ski resort in China that is turning heads with a “princess carry” service: male instructors literally carrying female guests down the slopes, complete with birthday cakes and photo ops, sparking debates about safety, romance, and the meaning of winter sports. Meanwhile, online, 2016 is making a major comeback, with TikTok users and celebrities alike reminiscing about simpler, carefree times: Snapchat filters, iconic music, and the joy of posting without overthinking likes or algorithms.

On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada discuss a ski resort in China that is turning heads with a &ldquo;princess carry&rdquo; service: male instructors literally carrying female guests down the slopes, complete with birthday cakes and photo ops, sparking debates about safety, romance, and the meaning of winter sports. Meanwhile, online, 2016 is making a major comeback, with TikTok users and celebrities alike reminiscing about simpler, carefree times: Snapchat filters, iconic music, and the joy of posting without overthinking likes or algorithms.

What’s Trending: Princess-carried down the ski slopes & why 2016 is what’s hot in 2026

Singapore shares were little moved today as Asian markets traded mostly lower.

The Straits Times Index was up 0.05% at 4,837.15 points at 2.12pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$927.87M seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch, we have the Singapore Exchange, after the local bourse announced yesterday that it will expand its current suite of offerings to introduce futures on longer-dated Japanese government bonds (JGB). 
 
Elsewhere, from how US Treasury yields climbed to their highest level in more than four months, as a resurgence of trade-war concerns hit risk sentiment, to how Korea Exchange’s CEO sees the Kospi hitting 6,000 points, more international headlines remain in focus. 

Also on deck, how China left benchmark loan prime rates unchanged for the eighth consecutive month in January today, matching market expectations.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.

Singapore shares were little moved today as Asian markets traded mostly lower.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.05% at 4,837.15 points at 2.12pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$927.87M seen in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch, we have the Singapore Exchange, after the local bourse announced yesterday that it will expand its current suite of offerings to introduce futures on longer-dated Japanese government bonds (JGB).&nbsp; &nbsp; Elsewhere, from how US Treasury yields climbed to their highest level in more than four months, as a resurgence of trade-war concerns hit risk sentiment, to how Korea Exchange&rsquo;s CEO sees the Kospi hitting 6,000 points, more international headlines remain in focus.&nbsp;
Also on deck, how China left benchmark loan prime rates unchanged for the eighth consecutive month in January today, matching market expectations.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.

Market View: US Treasury yields climb to highest level in over four months; Korea Exchange’s CEO sees Kospi hitting 6,000 points; China left benchmark loan prime rates unchanged; Tourists to Japan hits record high in December; Citigroup downgrades European equities for first time in over a year; SGX to watch

Euro Watch: From Aid Double Standards to Climate Emergency at UN General Assembly

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