Your next phone, laptop, or gaming rig could cost a lot more, and it’s not just inflation. Memory chips, the tiny components that make your devices run fast, are suddenly in short supply, and prices are soaring. From iPhone upgrades to high-end gaming PCs, Singaporeans are starting to feel the pinch. Why is this happening, and how long will it last?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Associate Professor Goh Puay Guan, Analytics and Operations Department, National University of Singapore’s Business School, to find out more.

Your next phone, laptop, or gaming rig could cost a lot more, and it&rsquo;s not just inflation. Memory chips, the tiny components that make your devices run fast, are suddenly in short supply, and prices are soaring. From iPhone upgrades to high-end gaming PCs, Singaporeans are starting to feel the pinch. Why is this happening, and how long will it last?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Associate Professor Goh Puay Guan, Analytics and Operations Department, National University of Singapore&rsquo;s Business School, to find out more.

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

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

The Big Story: Can you afford the latest gadgets of 2026? Memory price surges say ‘maybe not’

If your kid told you they wanted to fix lifts, grow vegetables, or work with their hands instead of sitting behind a desk, would you support it? Because that’s exactly what more young Singaporeans are choosing to do.

Across the island, Millennials and Gen Zs are quietly walking away from traditional office jobs and into skilled trades, from farming to plumbing to lift maintenance.

So what’s behind this unexpected career shift, and what does it mean for Singapore’s future workforce?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sharon Salim, Business Correspondent, The Straits Times, to find out more.

If you want to read more, check out Sharon’s full interview: Farmer, plumber, lift technician: More young people in Singapore drawn to skilled tradeshttps://www.straitstimes.com/business/farmer-plumber-lift-technician-more-young-people-in-singapore-drawn-to-skilled-trades

If your kid told you they wanted to fix lifts, grow vegetables, or work with their hands instead of sitting behind a desk, would you support it? Because that&rsquo;s exactly what more young Singaporeans are choosing to do.
Across the island, Millennials and Gen Zs are quietly walking away from traditional office jobs and into skilled trades, from farming to plumbing to lift maintenance.
So what&rsquo;s behind this unexpected career shift, and what does it mean for Singapore&rsquo;s future workforce?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sharon Salim, Business Correspondent, The Straits Times, to find out more.
If you want to read more, check out Sharon&rsquo;s full interview:&nbsp;Farmer, plumber, lift technician: More young people in Singapore drawn to skilled trades <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/business/farmer-plumber-lift-technician-more-young-people-in-singapore-drawn-to-skilled-trades">https://www.straitstimes.com/business/farmer-plumber-lift-technician-more-young-people-in-singapore-drawn-to-skilled-trades</a>

The Big Story: Farmer, plumber, lift technician - Low-status jobs? Not for these Gen Zs and Millennials

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada dive into trending stories from food literally taking flight to school lunches sparking national debate, and fans saving eye-watering sums for their idols.

We unpack Grab’s upcoming drone food delivery trial across Kallang River and ask whether this is futuristic convenience or a mid-air disaster waiting to happen, before turning to the heated backlash over Hwa Chong’s new central kitchen bento meals, and why school canteen food hits such a deep cultural nerve.

Finally, we look at BTS fans going viral for saving up to US$70,000 for the group’s long-awaited comeback tour, and ask the big question: how far is too far when it comes to supporting your favourite artist?

On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada dive into trending stories from food literally taking flight to school lunches sparking national debate, and fans saving eye-watering sums for their idols. We unpack Grab&rsquo;s upcoming drone food delivery trial across Kallang River and ask whether this is futuristic convenience or a mid-air disaster waiting to happen, before turning to the heated backlash over Hwa Chong&rsquo;s new central kitchen bento meals, and why school canteen food hits such a deep cultural nerve. Finally, we look at BTS fans going viral for saving up to US$70,000 for the group&rsquo;s long-awaited comeback tour, and ask the big question: how far is too far when it comes to supporting your favourite artist?

What’s Trending: School lunch stirs debate, saving up $70,000 to see BTS & your laksa delivered to you by a drone?!

AI is changing the way Singaporeans invest, from picking stocks to managing portfolios. But with the Monetary Authority of Singapore rolling out new guidelines, using AI responsibly is more important than ever. How can retail investors tap into these tools without falling into common pitfalls?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Chua Inn Chong, Financial Services Manager at PhillipCapital,to find out more.

AI is changing the way Singaporeans invest, from picking stocks to managing portfolios. But with the Monetary Authority of Singapore rolling out new guidelines, using AI responsibly is more important than ever. How can retail investors tap into these tools without falling into common pitfalls?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Chua Inn Chong, Financial Services Manager at PhillipCapital, to find out more.

The Big Story: Can you afford the latest gadgets of 2026? Memory price surges say ‘maybe not’

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