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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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

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

For generations, many parents have viewed physical punishment as a necessary form of discipline. But how widespread is the practice in Singapore today?

A new study by researchers in Singapore found that more than half of the teenagers surveyed had experienced physical punishment in the past year. It also revealed that teenage boys were physically punished twice as often as girls, with fathers being the most common disciplinarians.

What could be driving these differences? And what do these findings mean for parents and families in Singapore?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Annabelle Chow, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Annabelle Psychology, to find out more. 

For generations, many parents have viewed physical punishment as a necessary form of discipline. But how widespread is the practice in Singapore today?
A new study by researchers in Singapore found that more than half of the teenagers surveyed had experienced physical punishment in the past year. It also revealed that teenage boys were physically punished twice as often as girls, with fathers being the most common disciplinarians.
What could be driving these differences? And what do these findings mean for parents and families in Singapore?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Annabelle Chow, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Annabelle Psychology, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Big Story: Why are teenage boys in Singapore hit by their parents more than girls?

Are Gen Z workers really as disloyal as they're often made out to be? With many young employees changing jobs every few years, the generation has earned a reputation for job hopping. But does that stereotype tell the whole story?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Aisyah Abdul Samat, a 27-year-old who has stayed with her first employer for eight years, alongside Larson Ong, co-founder of Visual Studio, to explore what inspires Gen Z employees to stay, what they're really looking for in a workplace, and how employers can build loyalty in today's workforce.

Are Gen Z workers really as disloyal as they're often made out to be?&nbsp;With many young employees changing jobs every few years, the generation has earned a reputation for job hopping. But does that stereotype tell the whole story?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Aisyah Abdul Samat, a 27-year-old who has stayed with her first employer for eight years, alongside Larson Ong, co-founder of Visual Studio, to explore what inspires Gen Z employees to stay, what they're really looking for in a workplace, and how employers can build loyalty in today's workforce.

The Agenda: Is job hopping overrated? This Gen Z never left her first job

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into WhatsApp's latest update: usernames.

The feature will allow users to connect without sharing their phone numbers, giving people more privacy and control over who can reach them. But could it also change the way we network, date, make new friends, and stay in touch online? They also share some of the funniest (and most embarrassing) usernames people have used over the years.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into WhatsApp's latest update: usernames.
The feature will allow users to connect without sharing their phone numbers, giving people more privacy and control over who can reach them. But could it also change the way we network, date, make new friends, and stay in touch online? They also share some of the funniest (and most embarrassing) usernames people have used over the years.

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

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