The US has announced a potential 15% across-the-board tariff on imports, prompting Singapore to seek urgent clarity from its US counterparts on how the measures will be implemented.

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the key concern is uncertainty, especially as details remain unclear following recent US court rulings and policy changes.

What could the new tariff proposal mean for Singapore’s exports, competitiveness and economic outlook?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Jayant Menon, Senior Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore, to find out more.

The US has announced a potential 15% across-the-board tariff on imports, prompting Singapore to seek urgent clarity from its US counterparts on how the measures will be implemented.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the key concern is uncertainty, especially as details remain unclear following recent US court rulings and policy changes.
What could the new tariff proposal mean for Singapore&rsquo;s exports, competitiveness and economic outlook?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with&nbsp;Dr Jayant Menon, Senior Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore, to find out more.

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

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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.

MONEY FM 89.3

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

The Big Story: Is Singapore prepared for the ripple effects of a 15% US tariff?

HDB resale prices have fallen for the third consecutive quarter, even as transactions pick up and the 15-month wait-out period for private property owners looking to buy resale flats has been lifted.

So why aren’t prices bouncing back, and are more private homeowners actually choosing to downgrade?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, MOGUL.sg, to explore what’s driving the latest trends in the HDB resale market, what this means for buyers and sellers, and how these shifts could ripple across Singapore’s wider property market, including private and landed homes.

HDB resale prices have fallen for the third consecutive quarter, even as transactions pick up and the 15-month wait-out period for private property owners looking to buy resale flats has been lifted.
So why aren&rsquo;t prices bouncing back, and are more private homeowners actually choosing to downgrade?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, MOGUL.sg, to explore&nbsp;what&rsquo;s driving the latest trends in the HDB resale market, what this means for buyers and sellers, and how these shifts could ripple across Singapore&rsquo;s wider property market, including private and landed homes.

The Big Story: Why are HDB resale prices still dipping, even after the lifting of 15-month wait-out period?

At 24, SUSS finance student Yuan Ming is juggling university studies with a curry puff business he runs alongside his brother and a friend.

Instead of following the usual path of securing internships and a graduate job, he’s managing suppliers, accounts and food preparation, with some workdays starting as early as 1am.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Lim Yuan Ming, co-founder of What The Puff! and a finance student at SUSS, to find out what motivated him to start a business before graduation, the challenges of balancing school and entrepreneurship, and what his journey reveals about how Gen Z is rethinking career paths, financial security and success.

At 24, SUSS finance student Yuan Ming is juggling university studies with a curry puff business he runs alongside his brother and a friend.
Instead of following the usual path of securing internships and a graduate job, he&rsquo;s managing suppliers, accounts and food preparation, with some workdays starting as early as 1am.
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with&nbsp;Lim Yuan Ming, co-founder of What The Puff! and a finance student at SUSS, to find out&nbsp;what motivated him to start a business before graduation, the challenges of balancing school and entrepreneurship, and what his journey reveals about how Gen Z is rethinking career paths, financial security and success.

The Agenda: Forget internships. Why this Gen Z would rather sell curry puffs 

Your best friend is getting married, you’ve bought the outfit, booked the hotel, and taken leave from work. Then, you receive a $350 bill labelled your 'wedding fee'! That’s what one woman claims happened to her after her best friend asked guests to chip in for the venue, food, decorations and band.

She eventually decided not to attend, sparking a debate online about wedding etiquette, friendship and who should foot the bill. 

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh weigh in on where to draw the line between celebrating a friend and paying for the privilege. So, is it ever acceptable to ask guests to pay for your big day, or should couples simply scale down their wedding if they can’t afford it?

Your best friend is getting married, you&rsquo;ve bought the outfit, booked the hotel, and taken leave from work. Then, you receive a $350 bill labelled your 'wedding fee'! That&rsquo;s what one woman claims happened to her after her best friend asked guests to chip in for the venue, food, decorations and band.
She eventually decided not to attend, sparking a debate online about wedding etiquette, friendship and who should foot the bill.&nbsp;
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh weigh in on where to draw the line between celebrating a friend and paying for the privilege. So, is it ever acceptable to ask guests to pay for your big day, or should couples simply scale down their wedding if they can&rsquo;t afford it?

The Big Story: Is Singapore prepared for the ripple effects of a 15% US tariff?

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