Oil prices have surged back above US$100 a barrel as attacks disrupt key energy and shipping routes across the Middle East.

A drone strike has shut down part of Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, threatening a route that can move Saudi crude without passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, vessels have come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, with tensions also rising around the Bab el-Mandeb, two critical chokepoints for global energy shipments.

So how serious is the threat to global oil supplies? And if higher oil and shipping costs persist, how could this ripple through to Singapore?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Mukesh Sahdev, Founder and CEO of XAnalysts, to find out more. 

Oil prices have surged back above US$100 a barrel as attacks disrupt key energy and shipping routes across the Middle East.
A drone strike has shut down part of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s East-West pipeline, threatening a route that can move Saudi crude without passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, vessels have come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, with tensions also rising around the Bab el-Mandeb, two critical chokepoints for global energy shipments.
So how serious is the threat to global oil supplies? And if higher oil and shipping costs persist, how could this ripple through to Singapore?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong&nbsp;speaks with Mukesh Sahdev, Founder and CEO of XAnalysts, 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

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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.

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The Big Story: Oil is back above US$100. What does it mean for Singaporeans?

The North-South Corridor has been pushed back by two years, with the full project now expected to be completed in 2029. But there could be some relief for residents and businesses along the route much sooner.

Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the major structural works causing the most noise and dust are expected to be completed by the end of 2027, with roads, footpaths and other affected spaces starting to be reinstated from 2028.

So will bringing forward the most disruptive works actually make a noticeable difference to daily life?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr David Ng, Vice President, Professional Engagement, Institution of Engineers Singapore, to look at what residents and businesses along the corridor can expect over the next two years and whether the relief will come soon enough.

The North-South Corridor has been pushed back by two years, with the full project now expected to be completed in 2029. But there could be some relief for residents and businesses along the route much sooner.
Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the major structural works causing the most noise and dust are expected to be completed by the end of 2027, with roads, footpaths and other affected spaces starting to be reinstated from 2028.
So will bringing forward the most disruptive works actually make a noticeable difference to daily life?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr David Ng, Vice President, Professional Engagement, Institution of Engineers Singapore,&nbsp;to look at what residents and businesses along the corridor can expect over the next two years and whether the relief will come soon enough.

The Big Story: North-South Corridor delayed again. But will residents get some relief sooner?

Talking about struggles sounds simple, until you’re the one who has to open up. For young people, fear of judgement, uncertainty about counselling, or simply not knowing where to begin can make that first conversation difficult.

A new initiative, Chat Circles, is giving young people aged 15 to 28 a space to talk to trained volunteer listeners for an hour, without assessment, judgement or advice on how to fix their problems.

So, can having someone simply listen make a meaningful difference? And in an age of constant messaging, have we become less comfortable with the conversations that really matter.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Keng Hwee Yap, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Empact, to find out.

Talking about struggles sounds simple, until you&rsquo;re the one who has to open up. For young people, fear of judgement, uncertainty about counselling, or simply not knowing where to begin can make that first conversation difficult.
A new initiative, Chat Circles, is giving young people aged 15 to 28 a space to talk to trained volunteer listeners for an hour, without assessment, judgement or advice on how to fix their problems.
So, can having someone simply listen make a meaningful difference? And in an age of constant messaging, have we become less comfortable with the conversations that really matter.
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Keng Hwee Yap, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Empact, to find out.

The Agenda: Could just talking help young people feel less alone?

Think your usual cai fan, noodles or hawker meal is reasonably healthy? You might want to check the numbers.

A Singaporean man recently logged a plate of economic rice with two vegetables and one meat into the Healthy 365 app and discovered it contained 2,125mg of sodium, already above the recommended daily limit of 2,000mg. And he’s not alone: a new national survey found that 95% of Singaporeans are exceeding the daily sodium limit, while average sodium intake has climbed to 4,000mg a day.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada find out which Singapore dishes are the real sodium bombs. And with more Singaporeans eating out regularly, could smaller portions or asking for less salt and sauce make a difference? 

 

Think your usual cai fan, noodles or hawker meal is reasonably healthy? You might want to check the numbers.
A Singaporean man recently logged a plate of economic rice with two vegetables and one meat into the Healthy 365 app and discovered it contained&nbsp;2,125mg of sodium, already above the recommended daily limit of 2,000mg. And he&rsquo;s not alone: a new national survey found that 95% of Singaporeans are exceeding the daily sodium limit, while average sodium intake has climbed to 4,000mg a day.
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada find out which Singapore dishes are the real sodium bombs. And with more Singaporeans eating out regularly, could smaller portions or asking for less salt and sauce make a difference?&nbsp;
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The Big Story: Oil is back above US$100. What does it mean for Singaporeans?

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