South Korea and the United States are set to hold their first business visa working group talks, focusing on the obstacles South Korean firms face when sending employees to the US.

With investment projects and business continuity at stake, these discussions could have major implications for US-South Korea commercial ties.

What is the possibility of the US granting South Korea a special treaty work visa now? What impact will they have on companies navigating trans-Pacific operations?

On The Big Story. Hongbin Jeong speaks with Benjamin Engel, Assistant Professor, Department of Korean Studies, Dankook University, to find out more. 

 

South Korea and the United States are set to hold their first business visa working group talks, focusing on the obstacles South Korean firms face when sending employees to the US. With investment projects and business continuity at stake, these discussions could have major implications for US-South Korea commercial ties.
What is the possibility of the US granting South Korea a special treaty work visa now?&nbsp;What impact will they have on companies navigating trans-Pacific operations? On The Big Story. Hongbin Jeong speaks with Benjamin Engel, Assistant Professor, Department of Korean Studies, Dankook University, to find out more.&nbsp;
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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.

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

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 evening guide to the day's most important topics — navigate the key events in politics, business, markets, wealth management, and top investment opportunities. Keeps you informed and ahead of the curve, daily.

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)

The Big Story: After hundreds of arrests, can visa talks rescue South Korean firms in the US?

The US could soon ask travellers, including those from Singapore, to share up to five years of social media history as part of immigration checks.

Is this a step toward national security or an overreach that will make travel more complicated and intrusive?

On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks with Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific to break down the motivations behind the policy, the pushback it’s facing, and what it could mean for anyone planning to visit America.

The US could soon ask travellers, including those from Singapore, to share up to five years of social media history as part of immigration checks.
Is this a step toward national security or an overreach that will make travel more complicated and intrusive?
On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks with Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific to break down the motivations behind the policy, the pushback it&rsquo;s facing, and what it could mean for anyone planning to visit America.

The Big Story: Should the US have access to travellers' social media history? Will social media checks affect travel to the US?

Emerging market bonds are stealing the spotlight in global fixed income this year.

With local-currency debt up nearly 14% and hard-currency debt climbing 8.7% by August 2025, investors are asking: how can EM bonds strengthen your portfolio?

From managing currency and credit risks to spotting the regions offering the best risk-adjusted returns, we break down what’s driving the EM bond story today.

On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to Leonard Kwan, Portfolio Manager for the T. Rowe Price Dynamic Emerging Markets Bond Strategy to find out more. 

Emerging market bonds are stealing the spotlight in global fixed income this year.
With local-currency debt up nearly 14% and hard-currency debt climbing 8.7% by August 2025, investors are asking: how can EM bonds strengthen your portfolio?
From managing currency and credit risks to spotting the regions offering the best risk-adjusted returns, we break down what&rsquo;s driving the EM bond story today.
On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to Leonard Kwan, Portfolio Manager for the T. Rowe Price Dynamic Emerging Markets Bond Strategy to find out more.&nbsp;

Wealth Tracker: Why emerging market bonds are the fixed income star of 2025

Finding the perfect engagement ring is often seen as a milestone, but for many couples, the process can feel overwhelming or disconnected from the love it’s meant to celebrate.

Cherish & Co is a bespoke jewelry studio redefining what an engagement ring experience can look like.

From transforming your love story into a meaningful design to creating pieces that are deeply personal and symbolic, Cherish & Co shows how the right ring can be more than just a symbol.

On The Right Business, Nadiah Koh speaks with Jovial Victoria, Founder of Cherish & Co to explore a quiet revolution in the world of jewelry, where intentionality, personal storytelling, and ethical craftsmanship take center stage.

Finding the perfect engagement ring is often seen as a milestone, but for many couples, the process can feel overwhelming or disconnected from the love it&rsquo;s meant to celebrate.
Cherish &amp; Co is a bespoke jewelry studio redefining what an engagement ring experience can look like.
From transforming your love story into a meaningful design to creating pieces that are deeply personal and symbolic, Cherish &amp; Co shows how the right ring can be more than just a symbol.
On The Right Business, Nadiah Koh speaks with Jovial Victoria, Founder of Cherish &amp; Co to explore a quiet revolution in the world of jewelry, where intentionality, personal storytelling, and ethical craftsmanship take center stage.

The Big Story: After hundreds of arrests, can visa talks rescue South Korean firms in the US?

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