Father’s Day is a day to honour the dads, father figures, and caregivers who show up in big and small ways but in recent years, being a father means a lot more than providing for the family or handing out discipline. 

Today’s dads are expected to be emotionally present, hands-on with parenting, and active partners at home – all while juggling work, societal expectations, and personal growth.

On this special edition of The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jeremy Chua, Educator, 13Thirteen followed by Pendita, Father of Three and finally Justin Hui, who is a Stay-At-Home Dad, to find out what it means to be a "modern dad".

Father&rsquo;s Day is a day to honour the dads, father figures, and caregivers who show up in big and small ways but in recent years, being a father means a lot more than providing for the family or handing out discipline.&nbsp;
Today&rsquo;s dads are expected to be emotionally present, hands-on with parenting, and active partners at home &ndash; all while juggling work, societal expectations, and personal growth.
On this special edition of The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jeremy Chua, Educator, 13Thirteen followed by Pendita, Father of Three and finally Justin Hui, who is a Stay-At-Home Dad, to find out what it means to be a "modern dad".

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.

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The Hot Seat: Challenges of being a modern dad in 2025

In recent years, weight-loss drugs have exploded in popularity with Ozempic in particular being hailed by some as a “miracle”. 

Originally developed to treat patients with Type 2 diabetes, Ozempic’s side effect of appetite suppression has made it widely used and some argue that it is widely misused for the purpose of losing weight.

So, with the rising demand for these drugs among people without diabetes and endorsements by A-list celebrities, are we witnessing a medical revolution or will this shortcut cause even more problems for people who are obese or overweight?

On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Sue-Anne Toh, Co-Founder, CEO, and Medical Director of NOVI Health and Adjunct Associate Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore and Dr Shanker Pasupathy, Senior Consultant and Medical Director, Digestive Centre, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, to find out whether the benefits of weight loss drugs are worth the risk.

In recent years, weight-loss drugs have exploded in popularity with Ozempic in particular being hailed by some as a &ldquo;miracle&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Originally developed to treat patients with Type 2 diabetes, Ozempic&rsquo;s side effect of appetite suppression has made it widely used and some argue that it is widely misused for the purpose of losing weight.
So, with the rising demand for these drugs among people without diabetes and endorsements by A-list celebrities, are we witnessing a medical revolution or will this shortcut cause even more problems for people who are obese or overweight?
On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Sue-Anne Toh, Co-Founder, CEO, and Medical Director of NOVI Health and Adjunct Associate Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore and Dr Shanker Pasupathy, Senior Consultant and Medical Director, Digestive Centre, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, to find out whether the benefits of weight loss drugs are worth the risk.

The Hot Seat: Are weight loss drugs worth the risk?

Singapore shares moved higher today amid mixed trading in the region.

The Straits Times Index was up 0.54% at 4,184.04 points at 12.53pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$607.68M seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch, we have Food Empire, after the group today announced its partnership with Santan Food Services, a brand under an AirAsia unit, to co-develop and launch a range of ready-to-drink beverages. 

Elsewhere, from more on Netflix’s latest quarterly earnings to how the US Commerce Department is set to impose preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5 per cent on Chinese imports of graphite, a key battery component, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.
  
On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.

Singapore shares moved higher today amid mixed trading in the region.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.54% at 4,184.04 points at 12.53pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$607.68M seen in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch, we have Food Empire, after the group today announced its partnership with Santan Food Services, a brand under an AirAsia unit, to co-develop and launch a range of ready-to-drink beverages.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from more on Netflix&rsquo;s latest quarterly earnings to how the US Commerce Department is set to impose preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5 per cent on Chinese imports of graphite, a key battery component, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. &nbsp;&nbsp; On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.

Market View: Squid Game helps Netflix beat Wall Street Q2 earnings targets; Japanese investors nervous ahead of Sunday’s elections, doubling of rice prices in June; US set to impose 93.5% duty on China battery material; DBS, Food Empire, OCBC, Wilmar International to watch

The latest Fitch Global Economic Outlook offers a cautiously optimistic update on the world’s economic growth for 2025 and 2026, fueled by easing US-China trade tensions. Yet, beneath this optimism lie significant challenges, from tariff uncertainties and slowing consumer demand in major economies to inflation pressures stirred by volatile oil prices. Central banks face tough decisions amid diverging policies and persistent inflation. 

In this complex and shifting landscape, what does the future hold for global growth? How should businesses and investors navigate these headwinds? And which regions or sectors might emerge stronger despite the uncertainty?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Charles Seville, Senior Director in Fitch Ratings’ Economics team, to find out more.

The latest Fitch Global Economic Outlook offers a cautiously optimistic update on the world&rsquo;s economic growth for 2025 and 2026, fueled by easing US-China trade tensions. Yet, beneath this optimism lie significant challenges, from tariff uncertainties and slowing consumer demand in major economies to inflation pressures stirred by volatile oil prices. Central banks face tough decisions amid diverging policies and persistent inflation.&nbsp;
In this complex and shifting landscape, what does the future hold for global growth? How should businesses and investors navigate these headwinds? And which regions or sectors might emerge stronger despite the uncertainty?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Charles Seville, Senior Director in Fitch Ratings&rsquo; Economics team, to find out more.

The Hot Seat: Challenges of being a modern dad in 2025

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