Singapore's latest BTO exercise has attracted more than 35,600 applicants for fewer than 8,000 flats, marking the highest application numbers in over four years.

4-room flats in Toa Payoh and Tengah proved particularly popular, while some units in Sembawang were undersubscribed.

What is driving the surge in demand, and are Singaporeans becoming more selective about where they want to live?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Christine Sun, Chief Researcher and Strategist, Realion (OrangeTee & ETC) Group, about the growing competition for popular locations, HDB's plans to ramp up flat supply and the sustainability of its multi-billion-dollar housing deficit.

Singapore's latest BTO exercise has attracted more than 35,600 applicants for fewer than 8,000 flats, marking the highest application numbers in over four years.
4-room flats in Toa Payoh and Tengah proved particularly popular, while some units in Sembawang were undersubscribed.
What is driving the surge in demand, and are Singaporeans becoming more selective about where they want to live?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Christine Sun, Chief Researcher and Strategist, Realion (OrangeTee &amp; ETC) Group, about the growing competition for popular locations, HDB's plans to ramp up flat supply and the sustainability of its multi-billion-dollar housing deficit.

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

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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 Big Story: BTO applications hit four-year high. What's driving the rush?

When we think of socialising, we might picture meeting friends for dinner, grabbing coffee at a cafe or heading to an event.

But for Gen Z, finding somewhere to simply hang out, without spending money or having a particular plan, may be getting harder. These spaces, known as third spaces, offer somewhere outside home and work where people can meet, build friendships and feel part of a community.

So, are young people becoming more connected online but finding it harder to make friends in real life? And what happens when socialising starts to feel like something that needs to be planned?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ren Lee, Founder of After Hours, Slow House, to find out more. 

When we think of socialising, we might picture meeting friends for dinner, grabbing coffee at a cafe or heading to an event.
But for Gen Z, finding somewhere to simply hang out, without spending money or having a particular plan, may be getting harder.&nbsp;These spaces, known as third spaces, offer somewhere outside home and work where people can meet, build friendships and feel part of a community.
So, are young people becoming more connected online but finding it harder to make friends in real life?&nbsp;And what happens when socialising starts to feel like something that needs to be planned?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ren Lee, Founder of After Hours, Slow House, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Agenda: Why is it so hard for Gen Z to find somewhere to just hang out?

What’s the craziest bargain you've ever scored? One shopper in China has taken 11.11 bargain hunting to a whole new level, snapping up a two-bedroom flat for just 11 yuan... roughly S$2! But with taxes and maintenance fees still to pay, is it really the deal of a lifetime?

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada also put their bargain-hunting knowledge to the test with a special 11.11 shopping quiz, guessing just how low prices went on some of this year's most unbelievable deals across popular shopping platforms.

From everyday essentials to big-ticket items, how closely have they been following the sales, and can they tell a genuine bargain from a tempting discount?

What&rsquo;s the craziest bargain you've ever scored? One shopper in China has taken 11.11 bargain hunting to a whole new level, snapping up a two-bedroom flat for just 11 yuan... roughly S$2!&nbsp;But with taxes and maintenance fees still to pay, is it really the deal of a lifetime?
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada also put their bargain-hunting knowledge to the test with a special 11.11 shopping quiz, guessing just how low prices went on some of this year's most unbelievable deals across popular shopping platforms.
From everyday essentials to big-ticket items, how closely have they been following the sales, and can they tell a genuine bargain from a tempting discount?

What's Trending: Buy a house for just $2? China's 11.11 deal takes bargain hunting to another level

When we think of financial success, we might picture owning a home, driving a nice car or being able to afford expensive holidays.

But a different mindset is emerging among younger people, with Gen Zs increasingly prioritising savings, mindful spending and long-term financial security over outward displays of wealth.

What is driving this shift?

And more importantly, is quiet saving a conscious change in how Gen Z approaches money or a response to rising living costs and growing financial uncertainty?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Jeremy Foo, Singapore Country Manager at StashAway, about how younger generations are changing their financial habits and how they can balance building financial security with enjoying life today.

When we think of financial success, we might picture owning a home, driving a nice car or being able to afford expensive holidays.
But a different mindset is emerging among younger people, with Gen Zs increasingly prioritising savings, mindful spending and long-term financial security over outward displays of wealth.
What is driving this shift?
And more importantly, is quiet saving a conscious change in how Gen Z approaches money or a response to rising living costs and growing financial uncertainty?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Jeremy Foo, Singapore Country Manager at StashAway, about how younger generations are changing their financial habits and how they can balance building financial security with enjoying life today.

The Big Story: BTO applications hit four-year high. What's driving the rush?

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