Once a budget-friendly and eco-conscious way to shop, thrifting is now a booming industry.

Has second-hand shopping remained a sustainable and affordable alternative, or has social media, resellers, and rising prices turned it into just another overpriced trend?

On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Marcus Ng, Fashion Model and Eden Tay, Co-Founder of Vintagewknd to find out whether thrifting is still affordable or overpriced now.

 

Presented by: Hongbin Jeong

Produced and edited by: Nazirul Asrar

Feel free to reach out to me via email (nazirulasrar@sph.com.sg), for collaborations and radio interviews!

Once a budget-friendly and eco-conscious way to shop, thrifting is now a booming industry.
Has second-hand shopping remained a sustainable and affordable alternative, or has social media, resellers, and rising prices turned it into just another overpriced trend?
On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Marcus Ng, Fashion Model and Eden Tay, Co-Founder of Vintagewknd to find out whether thrifting is still affordable or overpriced now.
&nbsp;
Presented by: Hongbin Jeong
Produced and edited by: Nazirul Asrar
Feel free to reach out to me via email (nazirulasrar@sph.com.sg), for collaborations and radio interviews!

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

The Hot Seat: Is thrifting too expensive and overhyped?

GE2025 is now in full swing now that the political parties have confirmed the teams that will set to contest in the different constituencies around Singapore. 

From the rising cost of living to calls for political change, what do voters really want this time? To understand more, we're going to hear directly from Singaporeans themselves.

On this special edition, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Singaporeans from across the generational spectrum — Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z — starting with Cheryl Miles, Founder of Miles Nixon Media, Keith Yap, Founder of Front Row Media and Tan Jing En, a Gen Z Speaker.

So what are on the voters' minds during this upcoming general elections? Tune in to find out more.

GE2025 is now in full swing now that the political parties have confirmed the teams that will set to contest in the different constituencies around Singapore.&nbsp;
From the rising cost of living to calls for political change, what do voters really want this time? To understand more, we're going to hear directly from Singaporeans themselves.
On this special edition, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Singaporeans from across the generational spectrum &mdash; Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z &mdash; starting with Cheryl Miles, Founder of Miles Nixon Media, Keith Yap, Founder of Front Row Media and Tan Jing En, a Gen Z Speaker.
So what are on the voters' minds during this upcoming general elections? Tune in to find out more.

The Hot Seat:  What Singaporeans really want from GE2025?

Singapore shares were little moved today, after ending the previous session flat. 

The Straits Times Index was up 0.07% at 3,834.77 points at about 12.26pm Singapore time with a value turnover of S$801.09M in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch today, we have CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust after it posted net property income (NPI) of S$291.5 million for Q1 FY2025, a 0.8 per cent drop from the previous corresponding period. 

Elsewhere, from China reportedly considering suspending its 125 per cent tariff on some US imports to how Singapore Airlines has partnered OpenAI to develop and execute generative AI solutions for the airline – more international and corporate 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 were little moved today, after ending the previous session flat.&nbsp;
The Straits Times Index was up 0.07% at 3,834.77 points at about 12.26pm Singapore time with a value turnover of S$801.09M in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch today, we have CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust after it posted net property income (NPI) of S$291.5 million for Q1 FY2025, a 0.8 per cent drop from the previous corresponding period.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from China reportedly considering suspending its 125 per cent tariff on some US imports to how Singapore Airlines has partnered OpenAI to develop and execute generative AI solutions for the airline &ndash; more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.
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: China’s government reportedly considering suspending 125% tariffs on some US imports; Results from Intel, Alphabet; IMF cuts GDP growth forecast for Singapore this year; SIA’s partnership with OpenAI; CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Suntec REIT to watch

Asia-Pacific has come out of the blocks much faster than the US and Europe in deal-making activity in 2025. The volume of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the Asia-Pacific is up 19 per cent from the first quarter in 2024.

So what’s driving this optimism? Which sectors are emerging as the biggest winners?

On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to Jason Saw, Group Head of Investment Banking of CGS International Securities, to find out more.

Asia-Pacific has come out of the blocks much faster than the US and Europe in deal-making activity in 2025. The volume of mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) in the Asia-Pacific is up 19 per cent from the first quarter in 2024.
So what&rsquo;s driving this optimism? Which sectors are emerging as the biggest winners?
On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to&nbsp;Jason Saw, Group Head of Investment Banking of CGS International Securities, to find out more.

The Hot Seat: Is thrifting too expensive and overhyped?

In 1 playlist(s)

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

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips