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;

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

Within the span of just a few days, Xi Jinping welcomed both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to Beijing, two leaders whose countries remain deeply at odds globally.

But while both visits received full state-visit treatment, the tone, optics and outcomes were very different.

Trump left Beijing without a major joint statement or formal agreements. Putin, on the other hand, signed more than 20 cooperation deals with Xi, reaffirmed a “multipolar world,” and showcased what both sides called an “unbreakable friendship.”

So what exactly is China trying to signal here? And how is Beijing managing relationships with both Washington and Moscow at the same time?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Alexander Korolev, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, to find out more. 

Within the span of just a few days, Xi Jinping welcomed both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to Beijing, two leaders whose countries remain deeply at odds globally.
But while both visits received full state-visit treatment, the tone, optics and outcomes were very different.
Trump left Beijing without a major joint statement or formal agreements. Putin, on the other hand, signed more than 20 cooperation deals with Xi, reaffirmed a &ldquo;multipolar world,&rdquo; and showcased what both sides called an &ldquo;unbreakable friendship.&rdquo;
So what exactly is China trying to signal here? And how is Beijing managing relationships with both Washington and Moscow at the same time?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Alexander Korolev, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Big Story: Trump then Putin - Is Xi setting the terms now? 

For decades, aspiring actors sharpened their craft through drama schools, theatre workshops, and years of formal training. But today, a new generation is learning performance skills in a very different way — through TikTok skits, reaction videos, livestreams, and short-form storytelling. 

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jai Kishan as they discuss 'Tiktok acting' and whether social media has opened the door for a new style of performance that values relatability and authenticity over classical technique.

For decades, aspiring actors sharpened their craft through drama schools, theatre workshops, and years of formal training. But today, a new generation is learning performance skills in a very different way &mdash; through TikTok skits, reaction videos, livestreams, and short-form storytelling.&nbsp;
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jai Kishan as they discuss 'Tiktok acting' and whether social media has opened the door for a new style of performance that values relatability and authenticity over classical technique.

The Agenda: Are acting classes still needed in the era of 'TikTok acting'?

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nazirul Asrar dives into a sweet story where 28-year-old hawker Lim Hwee Yi from Botak Porridge had her pre-wedding photoshoot with her soon-to-be husband in front of her own hawker stall. On top of that, they also did it in front of a bakery, a HDB block and even a parcel locker.

So the duo decided to find out where are some of the best wedding photoshoot locations in Singapore, and why curating a personal collection of photos makes the experience more meaningful when we're not focusing on aesthetics.

 

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nazirul Asrar dives into a sweet story where 28-year-old hawker Lim Hwee Yi from Botak Porridge had her pre-wedding photoshoot with her soon-to-be husband in front of her own hawker stall. On top of that, they also did it in front of a bakery, a HDB block and even a parcel locker.
So the duo decided to find out where are some of the best wedding photoshoot locations in Singapore, and why curating a personal collection of photos makes the experience more meaningful when we're not focusing on aesthetics.
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The Big Story: US H-1B shakeup - Why Singapore could be the new hotspot for global talent

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