From sending hundreds of cold emails to US companies to landing internships in the American start-up scene, some Gen Zs are going the extra mile to get the career opportunities they want.

But what is it about working overseas that makes it worth the effort and are they getting an advantage they might not find at home?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jayce Lye, Founder and CEO of Gwenth, about what drew him to the US, how the experience shaped his career ambitions, and why more Gen Zs are looking overseas for a career head start.

From sending hundreds of cold emails to US companies to landing internships in the American start-up scene, some Gen Zs are going the extra mile to get the career opportunities they want.
But what is it about working overseas that makes it worth the effort and are they getting an advantage they might not find at home?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jayce Lye, Founder and CEO of Gwenth, about what drew him to the US, how the experience shaped his career ambitions, and why more Gen Zs are looking overseas for a career head start.

The Agenda: Why are more Gen Zs looking overseas for a career head start?

More than 300 husbands in Singapore were victims of spousal violence in 2025, according to the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s Domestic Violence Trends Report.

The report added that societal expectations of masculinity and the stigma surrounding abuse may deter men from speaking up and seeking help.

So what is behind the rise in reported cases, and how can male victims be better supported?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sanaa Lundgren, Lead Counsellor at Incontact Counselling & Training, about the challenges male victims face in recognising and reporting spousal violence, the stigma that may prevent them from seeking help, and how they can be better supported.

More than 300 husbands in Singapore were victims of spousal violence in 2025, according to the Ministry of Social and Family Development&rsquo;s Domestic Violence Trends Report.
The report added that societal expectations of masculinity and the stigma surrounding abuse may deter men from speaking up and seeking help.
So what is behind the rise in reported cases, and how can male victims be better supported?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sanaa Lundgren, Lead Counsellor at Incontact Counselling &amp; Training, about the challenges male victims face in recognising and reporting spousal violence, the stigma that may prevent them from seeking help, and how they can be better supported.

The Big Story: Spousal violence against men is rising in Singapore. What's driving the increase?

A strand of hair in your food is bad enough, but what if you discovered it was already inside your mouth?

One diner’s experience at a sushi restaurant in Singapore left her feeling nauseated and sparked questions about food hygiene, restaurant responsibility and what counts as fair compensation.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada discuss what diners should expect when things go wrong and the little things that can ruin an otherwise good meal.

A strand of hair in your food is bad enough, but what if you discovered it was already inside your mouth?
One diner&rsquo;s experience at a sushi restaurant in Singapore left her feeling nauseated and sparked questions about food hygiene, restaurant responsibility and what counts as fair compensation.
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada discuss what diners should expect when things go wrong and the little things that can ruin an otherwise good meal.

What's Trending: Is a 50% discount enough after finding hair in your food?

Is midlife a time to slow down or an opportunity to start something new?

For some Gen X women, their 40s and 50s are becoming a time to rediscover old passions, pursue new adventures and rethink what this stage of life can look like.

At The A.M. Club, they are finding new ways to connect, explore and embrace their next chapter.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Anna Tan, Co-Founder of The A.M. Club, about whether midlife could be less about winding down and more about discovering what's next.

Is midlife a time to slow down or an opportunity to start something new?
For some Gen X women, their 40s and 50s are becoming a time to rediscover old passions, pursue new adventures and rethink what this stage of life can look like.
At The A.M. Club, they are finding new ways to connect, explore and embrace their next chapter.
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Anna Tan, Co-Founder of The A.M. Club, about whether midlife could be less about winding down and more about discovering what's next.

The Agenda: Why the A.M. Club sees midlife as a "second spring" for Gen X women

Singapore’s central bank is urging banks to review their ties with companies linked to transboundary haze, including limiting financing or cutting ties where there are clear breaches of environmental laws. This comes as research by the Forests & Finance Coalition links DBS, OCBC and UOB to about US$11 billion in historical financing to palm oil and pulp and paper companies.

How much responsibility should banks bear for the environmental practices of the companies they fund? And can financial pressure succeed where legal enforcement has struggled?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kelvin Law, Associate Professor of Accounting with tenure at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, on whether Singapore’s sustainable-finance framework can turn banks’ environmental commitments into meaningful action.

Singapore&rsquo;s central bank is urging banks to review their ties with companies linked to transboundary haze, including limiting financing or cutting ties where there are clear breaches of environmental laws. This comes as research by the Forests &amp; Finance Coalition links DBS, OCBC and UOB to about US$11 billion in historical financing to palm oil and pulp and paper companies.
How much responsibility should banks bear for the environmental practices of the companies they fund? And can financial pressure succeed where legal enforcement has struggled?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kelvin Law, Associate Professor of Accounting with tenure at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, on whether Singapore&rsquo;s sustainable-finance framework can turn banks&rsquo; environmental commitments into meaningful action.

The Big Story: Can Singapore’s banks cut off the money behind the haze?

Are heartland malls becoming too atas?

A TikTok video questioning the growing presence of luxury brands like Chanel and Dior at Tampines Mall has sparked debate online, with some saying these brands don't belong in the heartlands while others welcome the change.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada discuss whether luxury brands have a place in neighbourhood malls and what shops Singaporeans actually want to see in their heartland malls.

Are heartland malls becoming too atas?
A TikTok video questioning the growing presence of luxury brands like Chanel and Dior at Tampines Mall has sparked debate online, with some saying these brands don't belong in the heartlands while others welcome the change.
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada discuss whether luxury brands have a place in neighbourhood malls and what shops Singaporeans actually want to see in their heartland malls.

What's Trending: Do we really need luxury brands in our neighbourhood malls?

We talk endlessly about how to fix Singapore football. But are we overlooking a potential solution?Women's football appears to be making strides, developing its own talent pipeline and unearthing gems like Amelia Tan, who at just 15, has already broken into senior football. So, is the women's game getting something right that the men's game can learn from?

Izz Haziq Izan, Programme Lead for Lion City Sailors' Women & Girls division, and Amelia herself join Sports Minutes to tell us more.

Got a story to tell? Get in touch!
raushan@sph.com.sg

We talk endlessly about how to fix Singapore football. But are we overlooking a potential solution?Women's football appears to be making strides, developing its own talent pipeline and unearthing gems like Amelia Tan, who at just 15, has already broken into senior football. So, is the women's game getting something right that the men's game can learn from?
Izz Haziq Izan, Programme Lead for Lion City Sailors' Women &amp; Girls division, and Amelia herself join Sports Minutes to tell us more. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: Could Women's football be the fix for Singapore's sporting ambitions?

Israel’s election has left the country facing political uncertainty, with exit polls suggesting a major setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but no clear path to victory for opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot.

Neither camp appears to have secured the 61 seats needed to form a government, while Arab-led parties could hold the balance of power in a closely divided parliament.

On The Big Story, we speak with Dr. Ran Porat, an Affiliate Research Associate at the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation at Monash University and the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), about the exit polls, Netanyahu’s political future and what comes next for Israel.

Israel&rsquo;s election has left the country facing political uncertainty, with exit polls suggesting a major setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but no clear path to victory for opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot.
Neither camp appears to have secured the 61 seats needed to form a government, while Arab-led parties could hold the balance of power in a closely divided parliament.
On The Big Story, we speak with Dr. Ran Porat, an Affiliate Research Associate at the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation at Monash University and the Australia/Israel &amp; Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), about the exit polls, Netanyahu&rsquo;s political future and what comes next for Israel.

The Big Story: Netanyahu leads in Israel’s election. But is it enough to secure victory?

For some Gen Zs, building wealth is no longer just about having a stable job and saving for the future.

They’re setting their sights on reaching $1 million before turning 30, driven by ambitions of financial independence and a desire to give their families a more comfortable life.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Winnie Yong, Director at CUCCIOSG, and Kermond Koh, Chief Sales Officer at CUCCIOSG, who are working towards becoming millionaires by 2027, about their financial ambitions, the sacrifices they’ve made and why they’re chasing $1 million before 30.

For some Gen Zs, building wealth is no longer just about having a stable job and saving for the future.
They&rsquo;re setting their sights on reaching $1 million before turning 30, driven by ambitions of financial independence and a desire to give their families a more comfortable life.
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Winnie Yong, Director at CUCCIOSG, and Kermond Koh, Chief Sales Officer at CUCCIOSG, who are working towards becoming millionaires by 2027, about their financial ambitions, the sacrifices they&rsquo;ve made and why they&rsquo;re chasing $1 million before 30.

The Agenda:  Why are some Gen Zs chasing $1 million before they turn 30?

Love might be priceless, but dating can burn a serious hole in your wallet. A Malaysian study has found that 13.2% of men surveyed are willing to go into debt for a date, compared with just 4.9% of women. Nearly six in 10 men are also willing to spend more on a first date, while almost 80% would increase their spending to maintain a relationship.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada discuss the pressure to impress a potential partner, and how couples should split the cost when their incomes differ.

Plus, the team takes on a challenge: planning a romantic date in Singapore with just $20. Because when it comes to love, does spending more really mean caring more?

Love might be priceless, but dating can burn a serious hole in your wallet. A Malaysian study has found that 13.2% of men surveyed are willing to go into debt for a date, compared with just 4.9% of women. Nearly six in 10 men are also willing to spend more on a first date, while almost 80% would increase their spending to maintain a relationship.
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada discuss the pressure to impress a potential partner, and how couples should split the cost when their incomes differ.
Plus, the team takes on a challenge: planning a romantic date in Singapore with just $20. Because when it comes to love, does spending more really mean caring more?

What's Trending: Would you go into debt for love? Some Malaysian men say yes

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

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

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

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