French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in India on Thursday as the chief guest at the Indian Republic Day celebrations. The French presidency says the trip will "consolidate and deepen diplomatic and economic relations". Will the French be eyeing any lucrative trade deals with India? Can Macron's visit give a push to India-EU trade deal talks?

Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific breaks it down with Elliott Danker and Timothy Go. 

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in India on Thursday as the chief guest at the Indian Republic Day celebrations. The French presidency says the trip will "consolidate and deepen diplomatic and economic relations". Will the French be eyeing any lucrative trade deals with India? Can Macron's visit give a push to India-EU trade deal talks?
Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific breaks it down with Elliott Danker and Timothy Go.

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.

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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)

Euro Watch: India rolls out red carpet for Macron.  France eyes lucrative trade deals.

As Money Matters comes to a close, the team takes a heartfelt look back at the journey that brought them here. From its early days, to becoming a staple on MONEY FM 89.3, this final episode reflects on the conversations, connections, and countless interviews that shaped the show.

Hosts Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian, as well as producers Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada reunite on air to share behind-the-scenes memories, from unscripted moments and last-minute saves to the camaraderie that carried them through nearly a thousand interviews a year. 

In this emotional farewell, the team expresses gratitude to one another and to listeners who supported the show, while looking ahead to new beginnings within the MONEY FM family.

It’s the end of one chapter, but also the start of something new on May 4. Stay tuned!

As Money Matters comes to a close, the team takes a heartfelt look back at the journey that brought them here. From its early days,&nbsp;to becoming a staple on MONEY FM 89.3, this final episode reflects on the conversations, connections, and countless interviews that shaped the show.
Hosts Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian, as well as producers Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada reunite on air to share behind-the-scenes memories, from unscripted moments and last-minute saves to the camaraderie that carried them through nearly a thousand interviews a year.&nbsp;
In this emotional farewell, the team expresses gratitude to one another and to listeners who supported the show, while looking ahead to new beginnings within the MONEY FM family.
It&rsquo;s the end of one chapter, but also the start of something new on May 4. Stay tuned!

Money Matters: We made our presenter cry live on air - Here’s what really happened

The list of Singapore’s top employers for 2026 has been released this week, and dominating the top five spots are JPMorganChase, Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore, Singapore Airlines, Apple and Motorola Solutions.

So what really defines a “best employer” today? Is it salary, flexibility, mental health support — or something deeper like trust and workplace culture?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Eunice Grace Choong, Senior Professional from Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) to find out more.

The list of Singapore&rsquo;s top employers for 2026 has been released this week, and dominating the top five spots are JPMorganChase, Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore, Singapore Airlines, Apple and Motorola Solutions.
So what really defines a &ldquo;best employer&rdquo; today? Is it salary, flexibility, mental health support &mdash; or something deeper like trust and workplace culture?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Eunice Grace Choong, Senior Professional from Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) to find out more.

The Big Story: What makes the best employer in Singapore today?

On What’s Trending Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the viral panda murals transforming an ageing HDB block in Teck Whye into a cheerful community landmark, to the subtle rise of shrinkflation quietly making everyday groceries smaller while prices stay the same.

They explore why public spaces matter more than we think, and whether Singaporeans are paying more attention to what surrounds them… and what’s slowly disappearing from their shopping carts.

On What&rsquo;s Trending Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the viral panda murals transforming an ageing HDB block in Teck Whye into a cheerful community landmark, to the subtle rise of shrinkflation quietly making everyday groceries smaller while prices stay the same.
They explore why public spaces matter more than we think, and whether Singaporeans are paying more attention to what surrounds them&hellip; and what&rsquo;s slowly disappearing from their shopping carts.

Euro Watch: India rolls out red carpet for Macron. France eyes lucrative trade deals.

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