As 2025 unfolds, the global economy is caught between easing trade tensions, slowing growth, and shifting monetary policies. At the heart of this complex landscape is Asia, a vibrant and diverse region facing its own set of challenges, but also brimming with new opportunities.

What’s really driving the current macro environment? Which emerging trends are reshaping Asia’s investment scene? And what key themes should investors keep on their radar this year and beyond?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Laura Cooper, Head of Macro Credit and Global Investment Strategist at Nuveen, to find out more. 

As 2025 unfolds, the global economy is caught between easing trade tensions, slowing growth, and shifting monetary policies. At the heart of this complex landscape is Asia, a vibrant and diverse region facing its own set of challenges, but also brimming with new opportunities.
What&rsquo;s really driving the current macro environment? Which emerging trends are reshaping Asia&rsquo;s investment scene? And what key themes should investors keep on their radar this year and beyond?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Laura Cooper, Head of Macro Credit and Global Investment Strategist at Nuveen, to find out more.&nbsp;

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.

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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)

Wealth Tracker: Is 2025 the year Asia’s investment landscape shifts?

Tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border have erupted once again, with Thailand launching airstrikes after fresh clashes left soldiers and civilians injured.

Both governments are trading accusations of violating a fragile ceasefire signed just two months ago, while thousands of residents flee their homes in fear.

As century-old territorial disputes resurface and artillery fire resumes, what’s really driving this dangerous escalation? And what are the risks for the wider region and for the civilians caught in the middle?

On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks with Dr Gregory Raymond, Senior Lecturer, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, to find out more. 

Tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border have erupted once again, with Thailand launching airstrikes after fresh clashes left soldiers and civilians injured.
Both governments are trading accusations of violating a fragile ceasefire signed just two months ago, while thousands of residents flee their homes in fear.
As century-old territorial disputes resurface and artillery fire resumes, what&rsquo;s really driving this dangerous escalation? And what are the risks for the wider region and for the civilians caught in the middle?
On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks with Dr Gregory Raymond, Senior Lecturer, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Big Story: Why tensions between Thailand and Cambodia are spiralling again

Asia’s wealth is growing fast, but the region now faces an even bigger challenge: passing it on. With USD99 trillion expected by 2029 and most founders well into their 60s, succession planning has become urgent.

A new report calls this moment “Asia’s Great Wealth Handoff,” and it’s raising tough questions about leadership, fairness, and the evolving ambitions of the NextGen.

On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to Angela Koh, Head of Wealth Planning and Family Office Advisory Services, UOB Private Bank, to find out more.

Asia&rsquo;s wealth is growing fast, but the region now faces an even bigger challenge: passing it on. With USD99 trillion expected by 2029 and most founders well into their 60s, succession planning has become urgent.
A new report calls this moment &ldquo;Asia&rsquo;s Great Wealth Handoff,&rdquo; and it&rsquo;s raising tough questions about leadership, fairness, and the evolving ambitions of the NextGen.
On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to&nbsp;Angela Koh, Head of Wealth Planning and Family Office Advisory Services, UOB Private Bank, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: Inside Asia’s most crucial wealth transfer yet

In rural India, energy poverty keeps many smallholder farmers from reaching their full potential—limiting irrigation, crop processing, and storage. But change is on the horizon.

Oorja Development Solutions is using solar-powered irrigation and milling to transform agriculture, boosting incomes by 27%, and preventing nearly 4,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

On The Right Business, Nadiah Koh speaks with Audrey Fillon, COO of Oorja Development Solutions as she shares how sustainable energy solutions are reshaping livelihoods, empowering farmers, and protecting the environment.

In rural India, energy poverty keeps many smallholder farmers from reaching their full potential&mdash;limiting irrigation, crop processing, and storage.&nbsp;But change is on the horizon.
Oorja Development Solutions is using solar-powered irrigation and milling to transform agriculture, boosting incomes by 27%, and preventing nearly 4,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
On The Right Business, Nadiah Koh speaks with Audrey Fillon, COO of Oorja Development Solutions&nbsp;as she shares how&nbsp;sustainable energy solutions are reshaping livelihoods, empowering farmers, and protecting the environment.

Wealth Tracker: Is 2025 the year Asia’s investment landscape shifts?

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