Singapore's economy grew 5.7% in the second quarter, but the pace has started to ease as growth becomes increasingly uneven across different sectors.

While strong demand for AI continues to fuel manufacturing and exports, weaker performance in construction and trade, alongside rising geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices, are raising fresh questions about the road ahead.

Can AI continue to be Singapore's biggest growth engine? What risks could derail the economy in the months ahead? And what should businesses and consumers expect next?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Tay Qi Hang, Asia Analyst, Economist Intelligence Unit, to find out more.

Singapore's economy grew 5.7% in the second quarter, but the pace has started to ease as growth becomes increasingly uneven across different sectors.
While strong demand for AI continues to fuel manufacturing and exports, weaker performance in construction and trade, alongside rising geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices, are raising fresh questions about the road ahead.
Can AI continue to be Singapore's biggest growth engine? What risks could derail the economy in the months ahead? And what should businesses and consumers expect next? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Tay Qi Hang, Asia Analyst, Economist Intelligence Unit, 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: Where is Singapore's economy headed in the second half of 2026?

As more Singaporeans enter their retirement years, downsizing or right-sizing could offer seniors a more manageable home, lower costs and potentially more funds for retirement. But deciding when to make that move can be difficult, especially for those who have spent decades in the same home.

So, when is the right time to right-size? Should seniors start planning at 55, 65, or should age not be the deciding factor? And should homeowners make the move while they still have the choice, rather than waiting until they need to?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Christine Sun, Chief Researcher and Strategist at OrangeTee Group, who was featured in The Straits Times discussing the growing demand for smaller flats, to explore when seniors should consider downsizing and what’s driving the trend.

As more Singaporeans enter their retirement years, downsizing or right-sizing could offer seniors a more manageable home, lower costs and potentially more funds for retirement. But deciding when to make that move can be difficult, especially for those who have spent decades in the same home.
So, when is the right time to right-size? Should seniors start planning at 55, 65, or should age not be the deciding factor? And should homeowners make the move while they still have the choice, rather than waiting until they need to?
On The Agenda,&nbsp;Hongbin Jeong speaks with Christine Sun, Chief Researcher and Strategist at OrangeTee Group, who was featured in The Straits Times discussing the growing demand for smaller flats, to explore when seniors should consider downsizing and what&rsquo;s driving the trend.

The Agenda: When should older Singaporeans consider downsizing their homes?

What does it take for a bench to earn a perfect 10/10? Sam Wilmot has spent seven years travelling around the UK and beyond, rating benches based on everything from their design to the view. But after getting married, he finally gave one special bench a perfect score because it holds a special place in his love story with his wife.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into how a quirky hobby led a man to finding the love of his life.

What does it take for a bench to earn a perfect 10/10? Sam Wilmot has spent seven years travelling around the UK and beyond, rating benches based on everything from their design to the view. But after getting married, he finally gave one special bench a perfect score because it holds a special place in his love story with his wife.
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into how a quirky hobby led a man to finding the love of his life.

What's Trending: One man spent seven years rating benches... and found the love of his life

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has laid out his vision for Singapore’s next chapter, with major announcements on family support, housing, manpower and artificial intelligence at the National Day Rally on Aug 23.

But as the Government rolls out more support for families, what will this mean for businesses and Singapore’s workforce? Can businesses cope as manpower growth slows, and will greater support for parents help Singapore turn around its record-low fertility rate? At the same time, as AI becomes a bigger part of the push to boost productivity, how can businesses adapt while ensuring workers are not left behind?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ang Yuit, President of the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises, and Dr Reuben Ng, Behavioural and Data Scientist at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS, to unpack what PM Wong’s announcements mean for families, businesses and workers.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has laid out his vision for Singapore&rsquo;s next chapter, with major announcements on family support, housing, manpower and artificial intelligence at the National Day Rally on Aug 23.
But as the Government rolls out more support for families, what will this mean for businesses and Singapore&rsquo;s workforce? Can businesses cope as manpower growth slows, and will greater support for parents help Singapore turn around its record-low fertility rate? At the same time, as AI becomes a bigger part of the push to boost productivity, how can businesses adapt while ensuring workers are not left behind?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ang Yuit, President of the Association of Small &amp; Medium Enterprises, and Dr Reuben Ng, Behavioural and Data Scientist at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS, to unpack what PM Wong&rsquo;s announcements mean for families, businesses and workers.

The Big Story: Where is Singapore's economy headed in the second half of 2026?

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