Indonesia’s stock market has been rocked by a sharp sell-off after global index provider MSCI proposed downgrading the country from an emerging market to a standalone market, citing concerns over transparency and market oversight.

President Prabowo Subianto has pushed back against the move, declaring that Indonesia will not be intimidated.

What is behind the proposed downgrade and what could it mean for foreign investment and Indonesia’s economic outlook?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Adam Ahmad Samdin, Senior Economist at Oxford Economics, about the implications of the proposed downgrade and what lies ahead for Indonesia’s financial markets.

Indonesia&rsquo;s stock market has been rocked by a sharp sell-off after global index provider MSCI proposed downgrading the country from an emerging market to a standalone market, citing concerns over transparency and market oversight.
President Prabowo Subianto has pushed back against the move, declaring that Indonesia will not be intimidated.
What is behind the proposed downgrade and what could it mean for foreign investment and Indonesia&rsquo;s economic outlook?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Adam Ahmad Samdin, Senior Economist at Oxford Economics, about the implications of the proposed downgrade and what lies ahead for Indonesia&rsquo;s financial markets.

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: Indonesia faces a potential MSCI downgrade. What does this signal about its economy?

As older Singaporeans turn to social media to express themselves, a new generation of “granfluencers” is challenging traditional ideas of what it means to grow old.

From experimenting with fashion to embracing unconventional hobbies, they are showing that age doesn't have to define how we dress, live or express ourselves.

But how much are these online personalities changing perceptions of ageing?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Suzy Low, a VIP Guide at Resorts World Sentosa, a fashion and cosplay creator, and one of Singapore's granfluencers, about how she uses fashion and social media to express herself, challenge age-related stereotypes and inspire others to embrace their individuality at any age.

As older Singaporeans turn to social media to express themselves, a new generation of &ldquo;granfluencers&rdquo; is challenging traditional ideas of what it means to grow old.
From experimenting with fashion to embracing unconventional hobbies, they are showing that age doesn't have to define how we dress, live or express ourselves.
But how much are these online personalities changing perceptions of ageing?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Suzy Low, a VIP Guide at Resorts World Sentosa, a fashion and cosplay creator, and one of Singapore's granfluencers, about how she uses fashion and social media to express herself, challenge age-related stereotypes and inspire others to embrace their individuality at any age.

The Agenda: Are “granfluencers” changing the way we see ageing?

Nine in 10 young Singaporeans have made friends through work, according to a recent Straits Times survey.

While these friendships can make work more enjoyable, offer emotional support and even open doors to career opportunities, they can also come with risks such as office gossip, broken trust and blurred boundaries.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada discuss the ups and downs of workplace friendships and whether these relationships can stand the test of time.

Nine in 10 young Singaporeans have made friends through work, according to a recent Straits Times survey.
While these friendships can make work more enjoyable, offer emotional support and even open doors to career opportunities, they can also come with risks such as office gossip, broken trust and blurred boundaries.
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada discuss the ups and downs of workplace friendships and whether these relationships can stand the test of time.

What's Trending: Can you really be friends with people from work?

France is bracing for more demonstrations after anti-government protests escalated into widespread violence, with thousands arrested and public buildings and businesses damaged. Paris, Marseille and Lyon are among the cities affected, while curfews have been imposed in parts of several cities.

With more protests planned over the next two weeks, what should travelers know before heading to France?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics and International Marketing at ESSEC Business School, to take a look at the areas affected, potential travel disruptions and what visitors should keep in mind.

France is bracing for more demonstrations after anti-government protests escalated into widespread violence, with thousands arrested and public buildings and businesses damaged. Paris, Marseille and Lyon are among the cities affected, while curfews have been imposed in parts of several cities.
With more protests planned over the next two weeks, what should travelers know before heading to France?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics and International Marketing at ESSEC Business School, to take a look at the areas affected, potential travel disruptions and what visitors should keep in mind.

The Big Story: Indonesia faces a potential MSCI downgrade. What does this signal about its economy?

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