Car ownership in Singapore has never felt more out of reach — with COE prices soaring past six figures, often eclipsing the cost of the car itself. 

The latest bidding round in July saw yet another spike, raising fresh questions: is this simply the cost of a land-scarce nation, or is it time to rethink the COE system altogether?

But, would an overhaul of the COE system create more problems than it solves?

On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Say Kwee Neng, Managing Partner, ONE Strategic Consulting LLC and Terence Fan, Assistant Professor Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, SMU, to find out more.

Car ownership in Singapore has never felt more out of reach &mdash; with COE prices soaring past six figures, often eclipsing the cost of the car itself.&nbsp;
The latest bidding round in July saw yet another spike, raising fresh questions: is this simply the cost of a land-scarce nation, or is it time to rethink the COE system altogether?
But, would an overhaul of the COE system create more problems than it solves?
On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Say Kwee Neng, Managing Partner, ONE Strategic Consulting LLC and Terence Fan, Assistant Professor Strategy &amp; Entrepreneurship, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, SMU, 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 Hot Seat: Is it time to overhaul Singapore’s COE system to better account for social equity?

Two Singapore residents who were aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship are currently being tested at NCID for the rare Andes strain of hantavirus, following its link to an overseas outbreak that has already caused fatalities.

Although health authorities continue to assess the global risk as low, concern has been raised because this particular strain has, in rare instances, shown the potential for human-to-human transmission, prompting a rapid public health response in Singapore.

So what is hantavirus, how is it spread, and should we be worried?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong and Professor Paul Tambyah, Former president of the Asia-Pacific Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infection, unpack what is known so far, why this virus is drawing attention, and what the latest developments mean for Singapore.

Two Singapore residents who were aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship are currently being tested at NCID for the rare Andes strain of hantavirus, following its link to an overseas outbreak that has already caused fatalities. Although health authorities continue to assess the global risk as low, concern has been raised because this particular strain has, in rare instances, shown the potential for human-to-human transmission, prompting a rapid public health response in Singapore. So what is hantavirus, how is it spread, and should we be worried?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong and Professor Paul Tambyah, Former president of the Asia-Pacific Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infection, unpack what is known so far, why this virus is drawing attention, and what the latest developments mean for Singapore.

The Big Story: Should we be worried about hantavirus? Singapore screens cruise passengers after deadly overseas outbreak

From career ambitions and the constant need to “do it all”, young mothers are navigating a very different world than the generations before them. As terms like “Gen Z mum” trend across social media, young motherhood really looks and feels like in 2026 — emotionally, socially, and personally.

In Part 2 of our Mother's Day specials on The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jewels Lim, Co-Founder of ROUND3Media who is also a Gen Z single mum, to learn about the realities of becoming a mother while still navigating youth, identity, and adulthood in 2026.

From career ambitions and the constant need to &ldquo;do it all&rdquo;, young mothers are navigating a very different world than the generations before them. As terms like &ldquo;Gen Z mum&rdquo; trend across social media, young motherhood really looks and feels like in 2026 &mdash; emotionally, socially, and personally.
In Part 2 of our Mother's Day specials on The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jewels Lim, Co-Founder of ROUND3Media who is also a Gen Z single mum, to learn about the realities of becoming a mother while still navigating youth, identity, and adulthood in 2026.

The Agenda: What it takes to be a young mum in 2026?

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into the viral TikTok that had Singaporeans collectively clutching their kopi cups, after an Australian tourist branded Yishun as “Singapore’s most dangerous hood” and claimed it showed “how Singapore really is.”

From heartland stereotypes and Crazy Rich Asians comparisons to the age-old East vs West vs North side rivalry, the crew unpacks whether this was an honest look at everyday Singapore or just one outsider judging an entire country from a back alley. And more importantly, why does Yishun always seem to end up in the spotlight? 

On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into the viral TikTok that had Singaporeans collectively clutching their kopi cups, after an Australian tourist branded Yishun as &ldquo;Singapore&rsquo;s most dangerous hood&rdquo; and claimed it showed &ldquo;how Singapore really is.&rdquo; From heartland stereotypes and Crazy Rich Asians comparisons to the age-old East vs West vs North side rivalry, the crew unpacks whether this was an honest look at everyday Singapore or just one outsider judging an entire country from a back alley. And more importantly, why does Yishun always seem to end up in the spotlight?&nbsp;

The Hot Seat: Is it time to overhaul Singapore’s COE system to better account for social equity?

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