Singapore imports more than 90% of its food, yet less than 1% comes from the Middle East.

Despite this, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu has warned that ongoing conflicts could still drive up food prices through disruptions to global shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz.

Higher fuel and fertilizer costs may increase production and transport expenses, affecting farmers, businesses, and hawkers.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Associate Professor Goh Puay Guan from the National University of Singapore Business School, about how these global pressures are shaping food prices in Singapore.

Singapore imports more than 90% of its food, yet less than 1% comes from the Middle East.
Despite this, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu has warned that ongoing conflicts could still drive up food prices through disruptions to global shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
Higher fuel and fertilizer costs may increase production and transport expenses, affecting farmers, businesses, and hawkers.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Associate Professor Goh Puay Guan from the National University of Singapore Business School, about how these global pressures are shaping food prices in Singapore.

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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.