Engines roar, lights dazzle, and Singapore is cranking up the heat, literally. For the first time ever, the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix has been declared a “heat hazard,” paving the way for cooling vests in the cockpit.

But if you think the sweltering temperatures will dampen the mood, think again. Since 2008, the night race has been more than just high-speed action, it’s a three-day festival of racing thrills, big-name concerts and island-wide buzz.

The question is: what keeps F1 Singapore blazing as the city’s hottest ticket in town?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Deepanraj Ganesan, Sports Reporter with The Straits Times, to find out more. 

Engines roar, lights dazzle, and Singapore is cranking up the heat, literally. For the first time ever, the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix has been declared a &ldquo;heat hazard,&rdquo; paving the way for cooling vests in the cockpit.
But if you think the sweltering temperatures will dampen the mood, think again. Since 2008, the night race has been more than just high-speed action, it&rsquo;s a three-day festival of racing thrills, big-name concerts and island-wide buzz.
The question is: what keeps F1 Singapore blazing as the city&rsquo;s hottest ticket in town?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Deepanraj Ganesan, Sports Reporter with The Straits Times, to find out more.&nbsp;

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

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.

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

The Big Story: F1 declares 2025 SG Grand Prix as the first ever 'heat hazard' race, but what does that mean?

Singapore Airlines’ investment in Air India is facing fresh scrutiny after the Indian carrier reportedly sought around US$1.5 billion in fresh funding from its owners.

SIA holds a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India, and its share of the airline’s losses came to about $945 million in the last financial year. Air India and Air India Express, meanwhile, recorded combined losses of more than US$2 billion.

So why does SIA remain committed to the investment? Is Air India still a strategic long-term bet worth backing or is it time for SIA to cut its losses and walk away?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Shukor Yusof, Founder and Analyst at Endau Analytics, to find out more. 

Singapore Airlines&rsquo; investment in Air India is facing fresh scrutiny after the Indian carrier reportedly sought around US$1.5 billion in fresh funding from its owners.
SIA holds a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India, and its share of the airline&rsquo;s losses came to about $945 million in the last financial year. Air India and Air India Express, meanwhile, recorded combined losses of more than US$2 billion.
So why does SIA remain committed to the investment? Is Air India still a strategic long-term bet worth backing or is it time for SIA to cut its losses and walk away?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Shukor Yusof, Founder and Analyst at Endau Analytics, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Big Story: Air India is losing billions. Is SIA's long-term bet still worth it? 

AI is becoming the first place some young people turn when they feel anxious, overwhelmed or simply need someone to talk to. It’s private, always available and doesn’t come with the fear of being judged. But why are young people choosing an AI chatbot over a trained therapist — and what does this say about how we view mental health support today?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Colin Toh, Counsellor, Nook Counselling and Therapy to find out more.

AI is becoming the first place some young people turn when they feel anxious, overwhelmed or simply need someone to talk to. It&rsquo;s private, always available and doesn&rsquo;t come with the fear of being judged. But why are young people choosing an AI chatbot over a trained therapist &mdash; and what does this say about how we view mental health support today?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Colin Toh, Counsellor, Nook Counselling and Therapy to find out more.

The Agenda: Young people prefer talking to AI over a therapist. Is that safe?

Singapore’s students have once again proven they’re among the world’s top performers — ranking first in reading and second in mathematics and science in the latest OECD PISA study. But how would the rest of us fare if we had to sit the same test today?

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong puts Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar to the test, taking on questions inspired by the actual assessment to see if they can match the brainpower of Singapore’s 15-year-olds.

Singapore&rsquo;s students have once again proven they&rsquo;re among the world&rsquo;s top performers &mdash; ranking first in reading and second in mathematics and science in the latest OECD PISA study. But how would the rest of us fare if we had to sit the same test today?
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong puts Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar to the test, taking on questions inspired by the actual assessment to see if they can match the brainpower of Singapore&rsquo;s 15-year-olds.

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