What makes Joo Chiat the new “IT” spot for younger generations? From its colourful shophouses and local food scene to its heritage, independent businesses and social media appeal, the neighbourhood is attracting a new generation of visitors looking for more local experiences.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Tony Tan, Founder of Betel Box, about Joo Chiat’s transformation, what draws younger crowds to the neighbourhood, and whether it has what it takes to become Singapore’s next lifestyle hotspot.

What makes Joo Chiat the new &ldquo;IT&rdquo; spot for younger generations? From its colourful shophouses and local food scene to its heritage, independent businesses and social media appeal, the neighbourhood is attracting a new generation of visitors looking for more local experiences.
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Tony Tan, Founder of Betel Box, about Joo Chiat&rsquo;s transformation, what draws younger crowds to the neighbourhood, and whether it has what it takes to become Singapore&rsquo;s next lifestyle hotspot.

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.

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

The Agenda: Is Joo Chiat the new 'IT' spot?

For generations, luxury has been closely tied to status — the brands we wear, the cars we drive and the places we stay. But younger consumers are changing the equation, placing greater emphasis on personal value, authenticity and experiences that feel uniquely their own. Gen Z is showing that luxury doesn't necessarily have to be something you can take home. With social media making once-exclusive experiences increasingly accessible, what actually makes something feel special anymore?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Kevin Ou, Co-founder & Chief Experiences Officer, Amber Experiences to find out whether young Singaporeans still chase after luxury experiences today.

For generations, luxury has been closely tied to status &mdash; the brands we wear, the cars we drive and the places we stay. But younger consumers are changing the equation, placing greater emphasis on personal value, authenticity and experiences that feel uniquely their own. Gen Z is showing that luxury doesn't necessarily have to be something you can take home. With social media making once-exclusive experiences increasingly accessible, what actually makes something feel special anymore?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Kevin Ou, Co-founder &amp; Chief Experiences Officer, Amber Experiences&nbsp;to find out whether young Singaporeans still chase after luxury experiences today.

The Agenda: Are young Singaporeans still chasing after luxury experiences?

Singapore’s rules on how much floor space developers can build could be getting a rethink.

The URA is reviewing its gross floor area guidelines to give developers more flexibility in how they design and use buildings, while also encouraging features that improve heat resilience and thermal comfort.

So what could the review mean for Singapore’s property market, ageing buildings and the future of the CBD? And could greater flexibility make it easier to preserve heritage buildings while still making redevelopment commercially viable?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Sing Tien Foo, Provost's Chair Professor in the Department of Real Estate, Business School, National University of Singapore, to find out more.

Singapore&rsquo;s rules on how much floor space developers can build could be getting a rethink.
The URA is reviewing its gross floor area guidelines to give developers more flexibility in how they design and use buildings, while also encouraging features that improve heat resilience and thermal comfort. So what could the review mean for Singapore&rsquo;s property market, ageing buildings and the future of the CBD? And could greater flexibility make it easier to preserve heritage buildings while still making redevelopment commercially viable?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Sing Tien Foo, Provost's Chair Professor in the Department of Real Estate, Business School, National University of Singapore, to find out more.

The Big Story: Could Singapore’s GFA review give developers more room to build?

From blasting TikTok videos without earphones to putting your feet on the seat, we’ve all encountered that bus commuter. But from September 23, some of these behaviours could actually land you with a fine of up to $500.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada look at Singapore’s new rules for public buses, bus interchanges and terminals, what behaviours are covered, who can issue an offence notification, and where the line should be drawn between being inconsiderate and committing an offence.

Could the new rules make public transport more pleasant, or will commuters end up policing one another? And what other bus behaviours do you think should be fine-worthy?

From blasting TikTok videos without earphones to putting your feet on the seat, we&rsquo;ve all encountered that bus commuter. But from September 23, some of these behaviours could actually land you with a fine of up to $500.
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada look at Singapore&rsquo;s new rules for public buses, bus interchanges and terminals, what behaviours are covered, who can issue an offence notification, and where the line should be drawn between being inconsiderate and committing an offence.
Could the new rules make public transport more pleasant, or will commuters end up policing one another? And what other bus behaviours do you think should be fine-worthy?

The Agenda: Is Joo Chiat the new 'IT' spot?

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