Singapore has no shortage of high-achieving students. Yet increasingly, educators are observing a troubling paradox: many children who perform exceptionally well in exams struggle to think independently, express their opinions, or speak up with confidence. Why is this happening? And what could it mean for the future workforce in an era where creativity, adaptability and communication are becoming as important as technical knowledge?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ashish Rajpal, Founder of XSEED Education and The Confiidence Program in Singapore to find out Why are more high-performing children unable to think independently or speak up.

Singapore has no shortage of high-achieving students. Yet increasingly, educators are observing a troubling paradox: many children who perform exceptionally well in exams struggle to think independently, express their opinions, or speak up with confidence. Why is this happening? And what could it mean for the future workforce in an era where creativity, adaptability and communication are becoming as important as technical knowledge?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ashish Rajpal, Founder of XSEED Education and The Confiidence Program in Singapore to find out Why are more high-performing children unable to think independently or speak up.

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

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.