US President Donald Trump officially announced his plans for a Golden Dome system that focuses on countering potential missile threats from China and Russia.

Mr Trump estimated that the Golden Dome would be completed within three years and cost about $175 billion.

But, how much will it really cost? What are the benefits and risks associated with deploying a space-based missile defense system like the Golden Dome?

And how might this move reshape the global balance of power, particularly in relation to China and Russia?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with James D.J Brown, Professor of Political Science, Temple University Japan to find out more. 

US President Donald Trump officially announced his plans for a Golden Dome system that focuses on countering potential missile threats from China and Russia.
Mr Trump estimated that the Golden Dome would be completed within three years and cost about $175 billion.
But, how much will it really cost?&nbsp;What are the benefits and risks associated with deploying a space-based missile defense system like the Golden Dome?
And how might this move reshape the global balance of power, particularly in relation to China and Russia?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with James D.J Brown, Professor of Political Science, Temple University Japan to find out more.&nbsp;

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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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: Trump’s Star Wars 2.0? The $175b 'Golden Dome' plan to defend America

Singapore shares moved higher today as investors looked ahead to the latest Federal Reserve rate decision due overnight.

The Straits Times Index was up 1.18% at 4,993.97 points at 2.06pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.18B seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Singtel, after a second disruption of mobile services in recent days hit some of the telco’s users yesterday.

Elsewhere, from how Malaysia’s ringgit rose to the strongest versus the Singapore dollar in five years as higher energy prices supported the net energy exporter, to how Nvidia has reportedly won Beijing’s approval to sell its second-most powerful AI chips to China, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeremy Tan, CEO, Tiger Fund Management.

Singapore shares moved higher today as investors looked ahead to the latest Federal Reserve rate decision due overnight.
The Straits Times Index was up 1.18% at 4,993.97 points at 2.06pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.18B seen in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Singtel, after a second disruption of mobile services in recent days hit some of the telco&rsquo;s users yesterday.
Elsewhere, from how Malaysia&rsquo;s ringgit rose to the strongest versus the Singapore dollar in five years as higher energy prices supported the net energy exporter, to how Nvidia has reportedly won Beijing&rsquo;s approval to sell its second-most powerful AI chips to China, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeremy Tan, CEO, Tiger Fund Management.

Market View: Oil prices took a breather after the Iraqi government, Kurdish authorities reached a deal to resume oil exports via Turkey’s Ceyhan port; Nvidia reportedly gets Beijing’s nod for H200 chip sales, adapts Groq chip for China; Fed’s “dot plot” in focus overnight; What’s driving Asian shares higher today?; Ringgit hits strongest level versus Singapore dollar since 2021; Singtel to watch

A growing divide has emerged among Western allies after President Donald Trump urged partners to send warships to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Countries including Germany, Spain and Italy have declined, citing legal limitations, the lack of consultation before the strikes on Iran, and the absence of a mandate from organisations such as NATO, the EU or the United Nations.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Leon Goldsmith, Honorary Senior Lecturer in Middle East Politics at the University of Otago, to examine why some US allies are reluctant to get involved, what this reveals about tensions within Western alliances, and what it could mean for efforts to secure one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.

A growing divide has emerged among Western allies after President Donald Trump urged partners to send warships to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Countries including Germany, Spain and Italy have declined, citing legal limitations, the lack of consultation before the strikes on Iran, and the absence of a mandate from organisations such as NATO, the EU or the United Nations.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Dr Leon Goldsmith, Honorary Senior Lecturer in Middle East Politics at the University of Otago, to examine why some US allies are reluctant to get involved, what this reveals about tensions within Western alliances, and what it could mean for efforts to secure one of the world&rsquo;s most critical energy chokepoints.

The Big Story: “Not NATO’s War” -  Why allies are staying out of Trump’s Hormuz escort plan

Could the yuan start quietly gaining ground against the dollar over the next five years? 

China’s latest Two Sessions suggest the country is serious about its ambition to become a financial superpower, codifying rules that could boost the yuan’s international standing. From economic growth to trade surpluses and monetary policy, there are multiple forces at play.

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Abbas Keshvani, Director (Asia Macro Strategy) at RBC Capital Markets, to find out more.

Could the yuan start quietly gaining ground against the dollar over the next five years?&nbsp;
China&rsquo;s latest Two Sessions suggest the country is serious about its ambition to become a financial superpower, codifying rules that could boost the yuan&rsquo;s international standing. From economic growth to trade surpluses and monetary policy, there are multiple forces at play.
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Abbas Keshvani, Director (Asia Macro Strategy) at RBC Capital Markets, to find out more.

The Big Story: Trump’s Star Wars 2.0? The $175b 'Golden Dome' plan to defend America

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