The US has long attracted top global talent, but changes to the H-1B visa are prompting skilled workers to consider other options.

Countries like Canada, the UK, and China are quickly adapting to lure them with faster, flexible visa programs.

The key question: can Singapore turn these strengths into a competitive advantage for attracting global talent, and what would it mean for its economy and innovation?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Real Estate and Economics at NUS Business School and Managing Director of Sustainable and Green Finance Institute at NUS, to find out more. 

The US has long attracted top global talent, but changes to the H-1B visa are prompting skilled workers to consider other options.
Countries like Canada, the UK, and China are quickly adapting to lure them with faster, flexible visa programs.
The key question: can Singapore turn these strengths into a competitive advantage for attracting global talent, and what would it mean for its economy and innovation?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with&nbsp;Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Real Estate and Economics at NUS Business School and Managing Director of Sustainable and Green Finance Institute at NUS, 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: US H-1B shakeup - Why Singapore could be the new hotspot for global talent

Asia’s families are going global, their members, businesses and investments crossing borders like never before. Yet as wealth expands, so does complexity. How do you preserve what truly matters, not just the financial capital, but the heritage, values, and relationships that define a family?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Martin Wong, Regional CEO, Grandtag Financial Consultancy, to find out more.

Asia&rsquo;s families are going global, their members, businesses and investments crossing borders like never before. Yet as wealth expands, so does complexity. How do you preserve what truly matters, not just the financial capital, but the heritage, values, and relationships that define a family?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Martin Wong, Regional CEO, Grandtag Financial Consultancy, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: Why some family legacies fade and others last for generations

In parts of East Nusa Tenggara, getting clean water once meant hours of daily travel — a burden often carried by women and children.

When Shana Fatina first visited Papagarang Village fresh out of college, she witnessed that struggle up close. Instead of walking away, she founded Komodo Water, introducing sustainable, solar-powered water systems that deliver clean water straight into people’s homes.

Since then, the initiative has transformed life across several islands, improving sanitation, creating new livelihoods and strengthening community resilience.

On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Shana Fatina, Founder of Komodo Water, to find out more.

In parts of East Nusa Tenggara, getting clean water once meant hours of daily travel &mdash; a burden often carried by women and children. When Shana Fatina first visited Papagarang Village fresh out of college, she witnessed that struggle up close. Instead of walking away, she founded Komodo Water, introducing sustainable, solar-powered water systems that deliver clean water straight into people&rsquo;s homes.
Since then, the initiative has transformed life across several islands, improving sanitation, creating new livelihoods and strengthening community resilience.
On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Shana Fatina, Founder of Komodo Water, to find out more.

Right Business: Who gets to drink safely? Komodo Water fights for clean water in Indonesia

Singapore shares slid today, in line with regional movements.

The Straits Times Index was down 0.61% at 4,515.92 points at 2.27pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$935.74M seen in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial. That’s after the spinoff from its maritime investment segment, Yangzijiang Maritime Development, announced contracts with a Marshall Islands-based shipowner ahead of its mainboard debut today. 

Elsewhere, from how New York-headquartered semiconductor company GlobalFoundries is acquiring Singapore’s Advanced Micro Foundry, to how Apple’s iPhone 17 series drove a 37 per cent rise in its monthly smartphone sales in China, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

Singapore shares slid today, in line with regional movements.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.61% at 4,515.92 points at 2.27pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$935.74M seen in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial. That&rsquo;s after the spinoff from its maritime investment segment, Yangzijiang Maritime Development, announced contracts with a Marshall Islands-based shipowner ahead of its mainboard debut today.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from how New York-headquartered semiconductor company GlobalFoundries is acquiring Singapore&rsquo;s Advanced Micro Foundry, to how Apple&rsquo;s iPhone 17 series drove a 37 per cent rise in its monthly smartphone sales in China, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

Market View: Selloff on Wall Street, Asia as investors await Nvidia, Walmart, Home Depot’s results, fret over prospects of December rate cut; GlobalFoundries to acquire Singapore’s Advanced Micro Foundry; Apple iPhone’s sales surge in China; Yangzijiang Financial in focus amid Yangzijiang Maritime Development’s mainboard debut; SGX to watch

The Big Story: US H-1B shakeup - Why Singapore could be the new hotspot for global talent

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