Singapore has sharply upgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.5% to 5.5%, up from the earlier estimate of 2% to 4%, after the economy grew a stronger-than-expected 6.1% in the first half of the year.

So what’s behind the surge? How much of Singapore’s growth is being fuelled by the global AI investment boom and can that momentum continue through the rest of 2026?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sheana Yue, Senior Economist for Macro Forecasting at Oxford Economics, about what’s driving Singapore’s stronger outlook, the risks ahead, and whether this growth story has staying power.

Singapore has sharply upgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.5% to 5.5%, up from the earlier estimate of 2% to 4%, after the economy grew a stronger-than-expected 6.1% in the first half of the year.
So what&rsquo;s behind the surge? How much of Singapore&rsquo;s growth is being fuelled by the global AI investment boom and can that momentum continue through the rest of 2026?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Sheana Yue, Senior Economist for Macro Forecasting at Oxford Economics, about what&rsquo;s driving Singapore&rsquo;s stronger outlook, the risks ahead, and whether this growth story has staying power.

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: Singapore upgrades 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5% on stronger AI boom. But will it last?

Sentosa Cove was once synonymous with Singapore’s luxury property market. But today, its high-end homes are proving harder to sell at a profit.

New data shows that nearly two-thirds of resale transactions between May 2023 and June 2026 ended in losses, while gains among profitable deals have fallen sharply. Landed homes have held up better than condominiums, but they too are facing pricing pressures. With fewer buyers, higher costs for foreign purchasers and ageing leasehold properties adding to the challenges, is Sentosa Cove losing its appeal?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alan Cheong, Executive Director of Research and Consultancy, Savills to find out more.

Sentosa Cove was once synonymous with Singapore&rsquo;s luxury property market. But today, its high-end homes are proving harder to sell at a profit.
New data shows that nearly two-thirds of resale transactions between May 2023 and June 2026 ended in losses, while gains among profitable deals have fallen sharply. Landed homes have held up better than condominiums, but they too are facing pricing pressures. With fewer buyers, higher costs for foreign purchasers and ageing leasehold properties adding to the challenges, is Sentosa Cove losing its appeal?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alan Cheong, Executive Director of Research and Consultancy, Savills to find out more.

The Big Story: Has Sentosa Cove's luxury properties lost its appeal?

What if you could try a career before committing to it?

Under the new SG Youth Plan, young Singaporeans will have access to “job tasters”, short-term experiences ranging from a few hours to a few weeks, designed to give them a real-world look at different careers and workplaces.

But can a short stint really tell you whether a career is right for you? And once the experience is over, what support do young people need to turn that taste into a meaningful career decision?

We speak to Clarence Ching, Founder and Executive Director of Access Singapore, about whether job tasters can help young people make more informed choices and what needs to happen beyond the first taste.

What if you could try a career before committing to it?
Under the new SG Youth Plan, young Singaporeans will have access to &ldquo;job tasters&rdquo;, short-term experiences ranging from a few hours to a few weeks, designed to give them a real-world look at different careers and workplaces.
But can a short stint really tell you whether a career is right for you? And once the experience is over, what support do young people need to turn that taste into a meaningful career decision?
We speak to Clarence Ching, Founder and Executive Director of Access Singapore, about whether job tasters can help young people make more informed choices and what needs to happen beyond the first taste.

The Agenda: Try a career before you commit? 'Job tasters' lets young Singaporeans test the waters 

Have you ever played a video game and you see beautiful landmarks and discover that you can actually visit that place in real life? Well, an American couple did just that after playing Mario Kart's Singapore Speedway track which made them decide to plan an entire trip to Singapore.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discusses how a single video game can inspire you to travel.

Have you ever played a video game and you see beautiful landmarks and discover that you can actually visit that place in real life? Well, an American couple did just that after playing Mario Kart's Singapore Speedway track which made them decide to plan an entire trip to Singapore.
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discusses how a single video game can inspire you to travel.

The Big Story: Singapore upgrades 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5% on stronger AI boom. But will it last?

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