Singaporeans are rethinking what it means to retire. As more choose to design their own timelines, embracing ideas like micro-retirement and unretirement, a new kind of retirement flexibility is taking shape. But with only a third feeling financially ready, the question is whether their investment plans are evolving as fast as their ambitions.

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Nick Tong, Head of Southeast Asia Intermediary Distribution at T. Rowe Price, to find out more.

Singaporeans are rethinking what it means to retire. As more choose to design their own timelines, embracing ideas like micro-retirement and unretirement, a new kind of retirement flexibility is taking shape. But with only a third feeling financially ready, the question is whether their investment plans are evolving as fast as their ambitions.
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Nick Tong, Head of Southeast Asia Intermediary Distribution at T. Rowe Price, to find out more.

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)

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A report paints a nuanced picture of Singapore’s job market heading into 2026.

The report notes that while Singapore’s economy grew nearly 5% in 2025, exceeding expectations, permanent employment reached a record high, with hiring sentiment showing signs of cooling. 

Companies are increasingly turning to hybrid workforce models, which could change the way jobseekers approach the market.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ives Tay, Independent Workforce Development Consultant, to unpack what these trends mean for jobseekers, which sectors offer real opportunities, and how workers can navigate this selective labour market.

A report paints a nuanced picture of Singapore&rsquo;s job market heading into 2026.
The report notes that while Singapore&rsquo;s economy grew nearly 5% in 2025, exceeding expectations, permanent employment reached a record high, with hiring sentiment showing signs of cooling.&nbsp;
Companies are increasingly turning to hybrid workforce models, which could change the way jobseekers approach the market.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ives Tay, Independent Workforce Development Consultant, to unpack what these trends mean for jobseekers, which sectors offer real opportunities, and how workers can navigate this selective labour market.

The Big Story: Expect selective hiring in 2026 - What jobseekers need to know

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada discuss stories from a very Singaporean debate over whether 10 cents is a fair price to pay for hawker centre toilets, to a viral Adidas jacket sparking conversations about cultural appreciation versus appropriation, and finally to a heated online argument about “moral kidnapping” after a family stood their ground over train seats they paid for. 

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada discuss stories from a very Singaporean debate over whether 10 cents is a fair price to pay for hawker centre toilets, to a viral Adidas jacket sparking conversations about cultural appreciation versus appropriation, and finally to a heated online argument about &ldquo;moral kidnapping&rdquo; after a family stood their ground over train seats they paid for.&nbsp;

What's Trending: Adidas' jacket sparks appropriation debate, family refuses to give up paid seat for elderly & is paying 10 cents for toilet use too much?

The US dollar has slipped about 7% this year, reigniting talk of “de‑dollarisation.” But is the greenback really losing its grip? Investors are turning to gold and crypto, yet the dollar’s resilience still surprises many. So, what’s really behind its stickiness, and could its dominance be at risk in the years ahead?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Xueming Song, currency strategist at DWS,to find out more.

The US dollar has slipped about 7% this year, reigniting talk of &ldquo;de‑dollarisation.&rdquo; But is the greenback really losing its grip? Investors are turning to gold and crypto, yet the dollar&rsquo;s resilience still surprises many. So, what&rsquo;s really behind its stickiness, and could its dominance be at risk in the years ahead?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Xueming Song, currency strategist at DWS, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: Are your investment strategies keeping up with your retirement dreams?

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