Singapore shares opened on a positive note today after Wall Street equities ended mixed overnight.

The Straits Times Index gained 0.2 per cent in early trade to 3,231.92 points after 40.1 million securities changed hands.

In terms of companies to watch, we have Sabana Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust. That’s because a partial offer by VolareGroup to acquire an additional 10 per cent of the Reit has been declared unconditional in all respects. 

We’re also tracking Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust after Fitch Ratings downgraded the trust’s long-term issuer default ratings from CCC+ to CCC.

On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked the developments with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.

Singapore shares opened on a positive note today after Wall Street equities ended mixed overnight.
The Straits Times Index gained 0.2 per cent in early trade to 3,231.92 points after 40.1 million securities changed hands.
In terms of companies to watch, we have Sabana Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust. That’s because a partial offer by Volare Group to acquire an additional 10 per cent of the Reit has been declared unconditional in all respects. 
We’re also tracking Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust after Fitch Ratings downgraded the trust’s long-term issuer default ratings from CCC+ to CCC.
On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked the developments with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.

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

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

Market View: Sabana Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust’s partial offer by Volare Group declared unconditional; Fitch Ratings downgraded Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust to CCC; Japan’s economy narrowly avoided recession in 4Q; Clues from US Federal Reserve’s Beige Book; Jobs report expectations; Likelihood of 50bps Fed rate hike in March

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into a story of a man's disappointing $3 ice-cream experience. 

Buying it at from a pop-up vendor at Fairprice Clarke Quay, he felt that the serving portion was not enough, seeeing that it was barely half the container. So the trio discusses whether the portion size was appropriate for the amount he paid for. On top of that, they shared their own experiences with shrinkflation and what they think of it.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into a story of a man's disappointing $3 ice-cream experience.&nbsp;
Buying it at from a pop-up vendor at Fairprice Clarke Quay, he felt that the serving portion was not enough, seeeing that it was barely half the container. So the trio discusses whether the portion size was appropriate for the amount he paid for. On top of that, they shared their own experiences with shrinkflation and what they think of it.

What's Trending: Are food portion sizes really small now?

The fighting may have stopped, but Singapore households could still feel the impact in their wallets.

Despite a peace deal between the US and Iran that is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Energy Market Authority is warning that electricity tariffs could rise significantly from July.

So why aren't consumers seeing relief yet? How much more could households end up paying for electricity? And if the peace holds, when can Singaporeans realistically expect lower energy prices to filter through to their utility bills?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Chua Yeow Hwee, Assistant Professor in Economics at the Nanyang Technological University, and Honorary Secretary of the Economics Society of Singapore, to find out more.

The fighting may have stopped, but Singapore households could still feel the impact in their wallets.
Despite a peace deal between the US and Iran that is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Energy Market Authority is warning that electricity tariffs could rise significantly from July.
So why aren't consumers seeing relief yet? How much more could households end up paying for electricity? And if the peace holds, when can Singaporeans realistically expect lower energy prices to filter through to their utility bills?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Chua Yeow Hwee, Assistant Professor in Economics at the Nanyang Technological University, and Honorary Secretary of the Economics Society of Singapore,&nbsp;to find out more.

The Big Story: $50 more for electricity bills? EMA warns rise in electricity cost despite peace deal

Breast cancer is still often seen as something that affects older women—but that picture is changing. Younger women juggling careers, relationships, and major life decisions are now being diagnosed with breast cancer.

According to a study by the Breast Cancer Foundation Singapore called, “A Study in Pink: Young Women & Breast Cancer’, many young women already know that breast health matters. 

The gap now seems to be turning that knowledge into action — whether it’s going for regular checks, doing self-examinations, or simply knowing what signs to look out for.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jacob Soo, CEO, Breast Cancer Foundation Singapore to learn what is holding younger women back from going for breast health screenings, and how we can turn that awareness into taking preventive action.

Breast cancer is still often seen as something that affects older women&mdash;but that picture is changing. Younger women juggling careers, relationships, and major life decisions are now being diagnosed with breast cancer.
According to a study by the Breast Cancer Foundation Singapore called, &ldquo;A Study in Pink: Young Women &amp; Breast Cancer&rsquo;, many young women already know that breast health matters.&nbsp;
The gap now seems to be turning that knowledge into action &mdash; whether it&rsquo;s going for regular checks, doing self-examinations, or simply knowing what signs to look out for.
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jacob Soo, CEO, Breast Cancer Foundation Singapore to learn what is holding younger women back from going for breast health screenings, and how we can turn that awareness into taking preventive action.

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