The United States has seized an Iranian cargo ship in the middle of a fragile ceasefire, raising fresh doubts over whether tensions with Tehran are already escalating again.

With Iran rejecting further talks and instability returning to the Strait of Hormuz, the prospects for diplomacy and the truce itself are increasingly uncertain.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Leon Goldsmith, Honorary Senior Lecturer in Middle East Politics at the University of Otago, on whether the ceasefire can hold and what this latest escalation means for regional stability and global energy markets.

The United States has seized an Iranian cargo ship in the middle of a fragile ceasefire, raising fresh doubts over whether tensions with Tehran are already escalating again.
With Iran rejecting further talks and instability returning to the Strait of Hormuz, the prospects for diplomacy and the truce itself are increasingly uncertain.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Leon Goldsmith, Honorary Senior Lecturer in Middle East Politics at the University of Otago, on whether the ceasefire can hold and what this latest escalation means for regional stability and global energy markets.

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.

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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.

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The Big Story: Did Washington undermine its own ceasefire with Iran through the cargo ship seizure?

After years of “sit tight and stay defensive,” investors are now facing a very different question, not whether to take risk, but where it actually makes sense again.

So what’s changing in how Asia’s wealthy are investing right now, and where is the smart money starting to move next?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sharon Tan, Head of Wealth APAC and CEO of DWS Singapore, to find out more.

After years of &ldquo;sit tight and stay defensive,&rdquo; investors are now facing a very different question, not whether to take risk, but where it actually makes sense again.
So what&rsquo;s changing in how Asia&rsquo;s wealthy are investing right now, and where is the smart money starting to move next?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sharon Tan, Head of Wealth APAC and CEO of DWS Singapore, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: How are Asia’s private wealth portfolios being reshaped right now?

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah dive into a 20-cent ‘gas and oil surcharge’ at a Joo Koon Thai stall that has sparked debate in Singapore. Is it fair transparency or hidden profiteering? As netizens split over rising costs and hawker survival, the issue goes beyond just price, raising bigger questions about what we expect from small businesses in an inflationary world.

Meanwhile in Beijing, humanoid robots have completed a half-marathon, and some even beat human runners. From struggling machines last year to record-breaking performance today, how close are we to robots competing with humans in everyday life?

On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah dive into a 20-cent &lsquo;gas and oil surcharge&rsquo; at a Joo Koon Thai stall that has sparked debate in Singapore. Is it fair transparency or hidden profiteering? As netizens split over rising costs and hawker survival, the issue goes beyond just price, raising bigger questions about what we expect from small businesses in an inflationary world.
Meanwhile in Beijing, humanoid robots have completed a half-marathon, and some even beat human runners. From struggling machines last year to record-breaking performance today, how close are we to robots competing with humans in everyday life?

What’s Trending: Should customers pay for ‘oil & gas surcharge’ at hawker stalls… and why do we want robots to outrun humans in marathons?

Singapore shares were little moved today as investors mull renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. 

The Straits Times Index hovered 0.09% above the flatline at 5,002.22 points at 2.31pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.09B seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch, we have Wilmar International, after the agribusiness company on Friday said it foresees “certain indirect impact” on its operations from the ongoing Middle East conflict, but believes its current structure is sufficient to manage the situation. 

Meanwhile, from how oil prices jumped more than 5 per cent today, on fears that the ceasefire between the US and Iran could collapse after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship, to how iQIYI expects artificial intelligence to create a big chunk of its films and shows virtually from scratch someday soon, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Singapore shares were little moved today as investors mull renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.&nbsp;
The Straits Times Index hovered 0.09% above the flatline at 5,002.22 points at 2.31pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.09B seen in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch, we have Wilmar International, after the agribusiness company on Friday said it foresees &ldquo;certain indirect impact&rdquo; on its operations from the ongoing Middle East conflict, but believes its current structure is sufficient to manage the situation.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, from how oil prices jumped more than 5 per cent today, on fears that the ceasefire between the US and Iran could collapse after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship, to how iQIYI expects artificial intelligence to create a big chunk of its films and shows virtually from scratch someday soon, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Market View: Oil rises 5% on renewed tensions in the Middle East after US seizes Iranian ship, Asian market reaction; iQIYI goes all-in on AI content in big overhaul; Singapore urges banks to fix security gaps amid concerns over Anthropic’s Mythos AI; S-Reit earnings, reports from 3M, GE Aerospace, Boeing in focus this week; Wilmar International, Koh Brothers Eco Engineering to watch

The Big Story: Did Washington undermine its own ceasefire with Iran through the cargo ship seizure?

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