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

A sudden collapse high in the Himalayas unleashed a devastating wall of water, ice, rock and debris across Nepal and Tibet — leaving communities cut off and rescue efforts racing against time.

But the immediate destruction may only be part of the story. With unstable lakes now raising fears of another round of flooding, authorities are confronting a disaster that could continue to unfold even as the search for survivors goes on. So what triggered the deadly flash flood and how are the rescue operations going on the ground? 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Aftab Ahmed, South Asia Chief Correspondent from Reuters to find out more.

A sudden collapse high in the Himalayas unleashed a devastating wall of water, ice, rock and debris across Nepal and Tibet &mdash; leaving communities cut off and rescue efforts racing against time.
But the immediate destruction may only be part of the story. With unstable lakes now raising fears of another round of flooding, authorities are confronting a disaster that could continue to unfold even as the search for survivors goes on. So what triggered the deadly flash flood and how are the rescue operations going on the ground?&nbsp;
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Aftab Ahmed, South Asia Chief Correspondent from Reuters to find out more.

The Big Story: Deadly floods devastate Nepal. But is the danger over yet?

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into the viral story of Chinese maths genius Wei Dongyi, whose new workbooks reportedly sold around 26,000 copies in just four days — and ask: is his fame a clever marketing tool, or simply expertise being put to good use?

Beyond that, Hongbin quizzes Nadiah and Naz, with some math questions that might bring back memories of assessment books, tuition and late-night revision. 

 

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into the viral story of Chinese maths genius Wei Dongyi, whose new workbooks reportedly sold around 26,000 copies in just four days &mdash; and ask: is his fame a clever marketing tool, or simply expertise being put to good use?
Beyond that, Hongbin quizzes Nadiah and Naz, with some math questions that might bring back memories of assessment books, tuition and late-night revision.&nbsp;
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What's Trending: Could you still pass PSLE Maths today? Workbooks written by Math genius "God Wei" might help

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced major changes to Singapore’s public housing policies, including higher income ceilings for BTO flats and Executive Condominiums, and more ballot chances for first-timer families with children.

But how much difference will these changes actually make for young couples starting a family? Will they ease the financial pressure of buying a home and give parents more room to focus on the rising costs of raising children?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Lee Nai Jia, Director of PropertyDoctors Singapore, about what the changes mean for young families and whether they could make housing a less daunting part of starting a family.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced major changes to Singapore&rsquo;s public housing policies, including higher income ceilings for BTO flats and Executive Condominiums, and more ballot chances for first-timer families with children.
But how much difference will these changes actually make for young couples starting a family? Will they ease the financial pressure of buying a home and give parents more room to focus on the rising costs of raising children?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Lee Nai Jia, Director of PropertyDoctors Singapore, about what the changes mean for young families and whether they could make housing a less daunting part of starting a family.

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

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