Investing in luxury handbags has become a popular trend among fashion enthusiasts, collectors, and investors alike. In fact, according to the Straits Times' calculations, returns on Hermes’ Birkin bags nearly match those of S&P 500 investments. So what kind of returns can we expect from investing in a Birkin? Do all luxury bags have investment potential? 

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alyssa Woo, Assistant Business Editor, The Straits Times, to find out more. 

You can also read more here: 

Luxury bags as assets: Returns on Hermes’ Birkin bags nearly match those of S&P 500 investments
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/luxury-bags-as-assets-hermes-birkin-bags-give-returns-almost-similar-to-sp-500

Investing in luxury handbags has become a popular trend among fashion enthusiasts, collectors, and investors alike. In fact, according to the Straits Times' calculations, returns on Hermes’ Birkin bags nearly match those of S&amp;P 500 investments. So what kind of returns can we expect from investing in a Birkin? Do all luxury bags have investment potential? 
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alyssa Woo, Assistant Business Editor, The Straits Times, to find out more. 
You can also read more here: 
Luxury bags as assets: Returns on Hermes’ Birkin bags nearly match those of S&amp;P 500 investments <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/luxury-bags-as-assets-hermes-birkin-bags-give-returns-almost-similar-to-sp-500">https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/luxury-bags-as-assets-hermes-birkin-bags-give-returns-almost-similar-to-sp-500</a>

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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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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Wealth Tracker: Is investing in an Hermes' Birkin bag better than investing in S&P 500? 

The Nipah virus, which has once again made the news following an outbreak in India’s West Bengal. While the number of confirmed cases is still small, the outbreak has prompted countries in the region, including Singapore, to strengthen precautions.

Singapore has introduced enhanced measures at Changi Airport and stepped up hospital surveillance to catch any potential cases early.

But how does this outbreak compare to previous Nipah incidents, such as the 1999 outbreak in Singapore and Malaysia? What lessons can we draw from history, and what practical steps can we take to protect ourselves today?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Paul Tambyah, former president of the Asia-Pacific Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infection, to break down the facts, explain the risks, and share advice on staying safe.

The Nipah virus, which has once again made the news following an outbreak in India&rsquo;s West Bengal. While the number of confirmed cases is still small, the outbreak has prompted countries in the region, including Singapore, to strengthen precautions.
Singapore has introduced enhanced measures at Changi Airport and stepped up hospital surveillance to catch any potential cases early. But how does this outbreak compare to previous Nipah incidents, such as the 1999 outbreak in Singapore and Malaysia? What lessons can we draw from history, and what practical steps can we take to protect ourselves today?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Paul Tambyah, former president of the Asia-Pacific Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infection, to break down the facts, explain the risks, and share advice on staying safe.

The Big Story: The Nipah virus is back - Will this be the next outbreak?

Asian currencies are surging. The US dollar is sliding. And political signals are shaking up global FX markets.

Is this the start of a new currency regime, or just a temporary trade?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research, ANZ, to find out more.

Asian currencies are surging. The US dollar is sliding. And political signals are shaking up global FX markets.
Is this the start of a new currency regime, or just a temporary trade?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research, ANZ, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: Should you ditch the dollar and lean to Asian currencies? 

From humans doing math by hand for NASA to waking people up by shooting peas at their windows, some jobs from history are so bizarre they sound made up, but they actually existed.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh take you on a wild ride through the strangest jobs that have officially gone extinct, including pinsetters, leech collectors, and even royal shoe testers.

And if that wasn’t enough, they meet the internet’s newest superstar: a 10-day-old lamb from China that plays dead on cue; so convincingly that people have offered $24,000 just to take it home. Yes, this drama queen of the animal world has captured hearts, gone viral, and turned the local market into a spectacle.

From humans doing math by hand for NASA to waking people up by shooting peas at their windows, some jobs from history are so bizarre they sound made up, but they actually existed.
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh take you on a wild ride through the strangest jobs that have officially gone extinct, including pinsetters, leech collectors, and even royal shoe testers.
And if that wasn&rsquo;t enough, they meet the internet&rsquo;s newest superstar: a 10-day-old lamb from China that plays dead on cue; so convincingly that people have offered $24,000 just to take it home. Yes, this drama queen of the animal world has captured hearts, gone viral, and turned the local market into a spectacle.

Wealth Tracker: Is investing in an Hermes' Birkin bag better than investing in S&P 500?

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