The United States and Iran have signed an interim agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping lanes.

But even as hopes rise for a return to normal trade, tensions are emerging over Iran's plan to charge ships transit fees for passing through the strait. US President Donald Trump argues such charges violate international law, while major shipping firms warn the move could set a dangerous precedent for global commerce.

Could the end of the conflict spark a new economic showdown? And what would it mean for global shipping, energy markets, inflation, and the prices consumers pay every day?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific, to find out more.

The United States and Iran have signed an interim agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping lanes.
But even as hopes rise for a return to normal trade, tensions are emerging over Iran's plan to charge ships transit fees for passing through the strait. US President Donald Trump argues such charges violate international law, while major shipping firms warn the move could set a dangerous precedent for global commerce.
Could the end of the conflict spark a new economic showdown? And what would it mean for global shipping, energy markets, inflation, and the prices consumers pay every day?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific, to find out more.

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

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’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&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.

MONEY FM 89.3

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

The Big Story: US-Iran deal takes effect. But will a new battle begin over 'fees' at the Strait of Hormuz?

On What’s Trending today, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar get into something every Singaporean secretly obsesses over — public holidays. With the 2027 calendar now out, we’re looking at 11 public holidays and 5 long weekends to look forward to. But before we get too excited, there’s a catch — three of those public holidays fall on Saturdays, and that’s already sparking the usual debate about whether that feels like a “loss” or just part of the calendar game. How do people actually maximise those precious long weekends, and would you rather spread your breaks across the year or just take one big chunk of time off?

On What&rsquo;s Trending today, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar get into something every Singaporean secretly obsesses over &mdash; public holidays. With the 2027 calendar now out, we&rsquo;re looking at 11 public holidays and 5 long weekends to look forward to. But before we get too excited, there&rsquo;s a catch &mdash; three of those public holidays fall on Saturdays, and that&rsquo;s already sparking the usual debate about whether that feels like a &ldquo;loss&rdquo; or just part of the calendar game. How do people actually maximise those precious long weekends, and would you rather spread your breaks across the year or just take one big chunk of time off?

What's Trending: 2027 Singapore public holidays are out. Time to maximize your leave?

Singapore is reviewing its Zero Waste Masterplan and 2030 recycling targets amid growing concerns that the country’s waste strategy is falling short of its original ambitions.

When the plan was launched in 2019, Singapore set a bold target of achieving a 70% recycling rate, but recent figures show a steady decline, raising questions about whether that goal is still achievable under current conditions.

As the Government prepares to review its masterplan, the bigger question is no longer just about hitting recycling targets — but whether Singapore’s current approach to waste is still fit for purpose in a rapidly changing global and environmental landscape.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Terry van Gevelt, Associate Professor of Urban Sustainability, Singapore Management University (SMU) to find out more.

Singapore is reviewing its Zero Waste Masterplan and 2030 recycling targets amid growing concerns that the country&rsquo;s waste strategy is falling short of its original ambitions.
When the plan was launched in 2019, Singapore set a bold target of achieving a 70% recycling rate, but recent figures show a steady decline, raising questions about whether that goal is still achievable under current conditions.
As the Government prepares to review its masterplan, the bigger question is no longer just about hitting recycling targets &mdash; but whether Singapore&rsquo;s current approach to waste is still fit for purpose in a rapidly changing global and environmental landscape.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Terry van Gevelt, Associate Professor of Urban Sustainability, Singapore Management University (SMU) to find out more.

The Big Story: Singapore's recycling rate continues to decline. Is the Zero Waste Masterplan still a viable strategy?

For many fathers, being present means showing up for the little moments — a first word, a first step, a scraped knee that needs comforting. But what happens when your job takes you around the world and keeps you away from home for weeks at a time, representing Singapore on the global stage? 

So how challenging can it be, to be a father while tending to his national duties? And what does it mean to be a present parent even when you can't always be physically there?

On a Father's Day special of The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to the Former World Champion, and Singapore’s National Badminton Player, Loh Kean Yew, as he shares his personal journey in fatherhood.

For many fathers, being present means showing up for the little moments &mdash; a first word, a first step, a scraped knee that needs comforting. But what happens when your job takes you around the world and keeps you away from home for weeks at a time, representing Singapore on the global stage?&nbsp;
So how challenging can it be, to be a father while tending to his national duties? And what does it mean to be a present parent even when you can't always be physically there?
On a Father's Day special of The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to the&nbsp;Former World Champion, and Singapore&rsquo;s National Badminton Player, Loh Kean Yew, as he shares his personal journey in fatherhood.

The Big Story: US-Iran deal takes effect. But will a new battle begin over 'fees' at the Strait of Hormuz?

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