According to the 2025 Graduate Employment Survey, most Singapore polytechnic graduates secure employment within six months of graduation, with starting salaries showing modest growth.

Beyond these statistics, emerging trends indicate that more graduates are pursuing freelance work, entrepreneurial ventures, and contract roles, reflecting a shift in early-career priorities.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Sriram Iyer, Managing Director and Business Head of TeamLease Digital Global, to explore what these trends mean for the future of graduate employment.

 

According to the 2025 Graduate Employment Survey, most Singapore polytechnic graduates secure employment within six months of graduation, with starting salaries showing modest growth.
Beyond these statistics, emerging trends indicate that more graduates are pursuing freelance work, entrepreneurial ventures, and contract roles, reflecting a shift in early-career priorities.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Sriram Iyer, Managing Director and Business Head of TeamLease Digital Global, to explore what these trends mean for the future of graduate employment.
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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.

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

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 evening guide to the day's most important topics — navigate the key events in politics, business, markets, wealth management, and top investment opportunities. Keeps you informed and ahead of the curve, daily.

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)

The Big Story: What career options are emerging for poly graduates beyond full-time employment?

Malaysia’s long-standing RON95 petrol price of RM1.99 per litre is under threat.

Surging global oil prices, a tense Middle East, and a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz are putting the government and consumers on high alert.

What could rising fuel costs mean for households, businesses, and the Malaysian economy at large? Could subsidies survive, or are higher petrol prices inevitable?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior Economist, OCBC Bank, to find out more.

Malaysia&rsquo;s long-standing RON95 petrol price of RM1.99 per litre is under threat.
Surging global oil prices, a tense Middle East, and a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz are putting the government and consumers on high alert.
What could rising fuel costs mean for households, businesses, and the Malaysian economy at large? Could subsidies survive, or are higher petrol prices inevitable?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior Economist, OCBC Bank, to find out more.

The Big Story: The end of cheap petrol? Malaysia’s RM1.99 RON95 under threat from the Iran conflict 

Think wealth is just about returns? Think again. Ultra-high net worth families are taking a longer view—building legacies that span generations and borders.

Lombard Odier’s second Rethink Family Wealth report reveals how families, family offices, and foundations are managing wealth differently today. 

From governance and family alignment to private markets and endowment-inspired strategies, we explore how long-horizon investors are turning today’s market shifts into lasting value.

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jack Siu, Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management, Asia, Lombard Odier, to find out more.

Think wealth is just about returns? Think again. Ultra-high net worth families are taking a longer view&mdash;building legacies that span generations and borders.
Lombard Odier&rsquo;s second Rethink Family Wealth report reveals how families, family offices, and foundations are managing wealth differently today.&nbsp;
From governance and family alignment to private markets and endowment-inspired strategies, we explore how long-horizon investors are turning today&rsquo;s market shifts into lasting value.
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Jack Siu, Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management, Asia, Lombard Odier, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: Why high-net-worth families should rethink wealth

Is there something you know so well you could recognise it blindfolded? 

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada talk about a Barbie collector who knows her dolls so well she can identify them blindfolded, and a viral road sign in Tianjin, China warning drivers not to make jokes while behind the wheel.

Is there something you know so well you could recognise it blindfolded?&nbsp;
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada talk about a Barbie collector who knows her dolls so well she can identify them blindfolded, and a viral road sign in Tianjin, China warning drivers not to make jokes while behind the wheel.

The Big Story: What career options are emerging for poly graduates beyond full-time employment?

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