France and Qatar have sealed a strategic partnership under which Qatar has agreed to channel 1$10.85 billion into start-ups and investment funds in France between 2024 and 2030, the French presidency said in a statement.

Both sides sealed the agreement as Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani started his two-day visit in France, the first state visit since his accession to the throne in 2013.

How will the Qatari investment benefit Europe's second-biggest economy? And what does this strategic partnership mean for the future of their bilateral relations?

Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific weighs in.

France and Qatar have sealed a strategic partnership under which Qatar has agreed to channel 1$10.85 billion into start-ups and investment funds in France between 2024 and 2030, the French presidency said in a statement.
Both sides sealed the agreement as Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani started his two-day visit in France, the first state visit since his accession to the throne in 2013.
How will the Qatari investment benefit Europe's second-biggest economy? And what does this strategic partnership mean for the future of their bilateral relations?
Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific weighs in.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

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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 Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Euro Watch: Qatar to invest €10bn in France. How will Europe's second-biggest economy benefit?

Singapore is taking a significant step in its long-term energy planning. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced that Singapore will undergo an assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency in 2027.

Now, this is not a decision to build a nuclear plant. Instead, it’s about determining whether Singapore has the expertise, institutions, regulations and safety systems needed to even make an informed decision on nuclear energy in the future.

The assessment comes as countries around the world, and increasingly within ASEAN, revisit nuclear power as a low-carbon, reliable energy source amid rising electricity demand and climate pressures.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Alvin Chew, Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), to find out more. 

Singapore is taking a significant step in its long-term energy planning. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced that Singapore will undergo an assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency in 2027.
Now, this is not a decision to build a nuclear plant. Instead, it&rsquo;s about determining whether Singapore has the expertise, institutions, regulations and safety systems needed to even make an informed decision on nuclear energy in the future.
The assessment comes as countries around the world, and increasingly within ASEAN, revisit nuclear power as a low-carbon, reliable energy source amid rising electricity demand and climate pressures.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Alvin Chew, Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), to find out more.&nbsp;

The Big Story: Why is Singapore preparing for a nuclear future?

Singapore’s National Day Parade is heading back to the National Stadium in 2026, and while the bigger venue means nearly double the crowd capacity, it also means some iconic crowd favourites like the Red Lions, mobile column and aerial displays won’t be making an appearance.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong unpacks the biggest changes coming to NDP 2026, from indoor drone shows and immersive performances to the launch of a three-song NDP album and a new micro-drama series. Plus, we ask listeners: what’s YOUR favourite part of NDP every year?

Singapore&rsquo;s National Day Parade is heading back to the National Stadium in 2026, and while the bigger venue means nearly double the crowd capacity, it also means some iconic crowd favourites like the Red Lions, mobile column and aerial displays won&rsquo;t be making an appearance.
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong unpacks the biggest changes coming to NDP 2026, from indoor drone shows and immersive performances to the launch of a three-song NDP album and a new micro-drama series. Plus, we ask listeners: what&rsquo;s YOUR favourite part of NDP every year?

What's Trending: No more Red Lions, mobile columns at NDP 2026, but new things are coming

We often think of home as the place where our parents are most protected. But when you really think about it, the very spaces we’ve always known can slowly become more challenging as they grow older.

And here in Singapore, as more families choose to have their ageing parents continue living at home, this is no longer something to worry about someday, it’s a very real concern right now.

More renovation conversations are moving beyond style and design, toward a bigger question: how can a home continue to support the people living in it through every stage of life?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kean Woei, Co-Founder of Homescape, to find out what it truly means to create a home that’s not only beautiful, but also safe for ageing parents.

We often think of home as the place where our parents are most protected.&nbsp;But when you really think about it, the very spaces we&rsquo;ve always known can slowly become more challenging as they grow older.
And here in Singapore, as more families choose to have their ageing parents continue living at home, this is no longer something to worry about someday, it&rsquo;s a very real concern right now.
More renovation conversations are moving beyond style and design, toward a bigger question: how can a home continue to support the people living in it through every stage of life?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kean Woei, Co-Founder of Homescape, to find out what it truly means to create a home that&rsquo;s not only beautiful, but also safe for ageing parents.

Euro Watch: Qatar to invest €10bn in France. How will Europe's second-biggest economy benefit?

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