Singapore shares opened muted today following weak trade figures from China and ahead of key inflation data in the US.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) inched up 0.16 point to 3,813.71 points after 46.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Aims Apac Reit, because the industrial and logistics real estate investment trust (Reit) is divesting its warehouse at 3 Toh Tuck Link for S$24.4 million. 

Elsewhere, from more on how China is gearing up for a possible trade war with the US next year, to what a major breakthrough in quantum computing by Google means for the global tech industry – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. 

Also on deck – one last look at US inflation before official numbers for November come in later in the day.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Carl Ashton, Investment Counselor, Citi Private Bank.

Singapore shares opened muted today following weak trade figures from China and ahead of key inflation data in the US.
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) inched up 0.16 point to 3,813.71 points after 46.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Aims Apac Reit, because the industrial and logistics real estate investment trust (Reit) is divesting its warehouse at 3 Toh Tuck Link for S$24.4 million.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from more on how China is gearing up for a possible trade war with the US next year, to what a major breakthrough in quantum computing by Google means for the global tech industry &ndash; more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.&nbsp;
Also on deck &ndash; one last look at US inflation before official numbers for November come in later in the day.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Carl Ashton, Investment Counselor, Citi Private Bank.

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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Market View: From 10 septillion years to 5 minutes – Google’s new Willow quantum chip and impact on tech sector; Lookahead to US Nov Inflation; TikTok offers users money to spend time on app; China’s toolkit to respond to potential trade war with the US; Divestments at Aims Apac Reit, Keong Heong Construction

We’ve all been there: trying to squeeze into the MRT during morning peak-hour. But, would you wake up earlier to avoid the crowd and save money on public transport?

If you’re willing to shift your travel schedules to avoid the morning rush hour, you might be looking at receiving up to 80% in fare discounts.

This is part of efforts to better manage peak-hour crowding on buses and trains, especially in north-east Singapore. It is also part of a planned refresh of the Travel Smart Journeys scheme, which will cover more bus services than it did before.

So, can this newly refreshed incentive scheme reduce the morning peak-hour MRT congestion in Singapore? And more importantly, will it help to really change public transport users’ behaviours? 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Ong Ghim Ping Raymond, Associate Professor and Deputy Head (Research) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore to find out. 

 

 

We&rsquo;ve all been there: trying to squeeze into the MRT during morning peak-hour. But, would you wake up earlier to avoid the crowd and save money on public transport?
If you&rsquo;re willing to shift your travel schedules to avoid the morning rush hour, you might be looking at receiving up to 80% in fare discounts.
This is part of efforts to better manage peak-hour crowding on buses and trains, especially in north-east Singapore. It is also part of a planned refresh of the Travel Smart Journeys scheme, which will cover more bus services than it did before.
So, can this newly refreshed incentive scheme reduce the morning peak-hour MRT congestion in Singapore?&nbsp;And more importantly, will it help to really change public transport users&rsquo; behaviours?&nbsp;
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Ong Ghim Ping Raymond, Associate Professor and Deputy Head (Research) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore&nbsp;to find out.&nbsp;
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The Big Story: Can bigger fare discounts reduce morning peak-hour MRT congestion?

In recent years, the rise of stablecoins has strongly transformed the landscape of digital finance, with over $170 billion of these digital assets now held globally, according to CoinGecko.

Businesses, banks, payment providers, projects, tech giants and governments are getting on board with leveraging crypto without its volatility. For consumers, stablecoins are a way to seek refuge with gains during bear markets and regulatory uncertainty. 

But how exactly do stablecoins make money in this dynamic ecosystem? And how can you maximize your returns by investing in stablecoins?

On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Jason French, Executive Director, Clients, Sygnum to find out more. 

In recent years, the rise of stablecoins has strongly transformed the landscape of digital finance, with over $170 billion of these digital assets now held globally, according to CoinGecko.
Businesses, banks, payment providers, projects, tech giants and governments are getting on board with leveraging crypto without its volatility. For consumers, stablecoins are a way to seek refuge with gains during bear markets and regulatory uncertainty.&nbsp;
But how exactly do stablecoins make money in this dynamic ecosystem? And how can you maximize your returns by investing in stablecoins?
On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Jason French, Executive Director, Clients, Sygnum&nbsp;to find out more.&nbsp;

Wealth Tracker: How do stablecoins make money in 2025?

Giuseppe Di Lieto’s career journey took him from a corporate executive to an entrepreneur focused on empowering small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) in Southeast Asia.

He left his successful corporate career to found Exponasia Growth Partners, a firm dedicated to helping SMEs navigate the complexities of growth in Southeast Asia.

By offering specialised services such as market entry, business development, commercial excellence, and fractional leadership, Giuseppe is filling the gap between large-scale corporate expertise and the needs of smaller businesses in the region.

On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Giuseppe Di Lieto, Founder of Exponasia Growth Partners, to share more.

 

Presented by: Hongbin Jeong

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

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Giuseppe Di Lieto&rsquo;s career journey took him from a corporate executive to an entrepreneur focused on empowering small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) in Southeast Asia.
He left his successful corporate career to found Exponasia Growth Partners, a firm dedicated to helping SMEs navigate the complexities of growth in Southeast Asia.
By offering specialised services such as market entry, business development, commercial excellence, and fractional leadership, Giuseppe is filling the gap between large-scale corporate expertise and the needs of smaller businesses in the region.
On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Giuseppe Di Lieto, Founder of Exponasia Growth Partners, to share more.
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Presented by: Hongbin Jeong
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!

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