A recent wave of departures, from Enhypen’s Heeseung to NCT’s Mark and Ten, has fans questioning what’s next for the industry, and whether individual ambition is starting to outweigh group identity.

Plus, would you pay hundreds of thousands for a drink? Well, a Japanese brewery just sold a US$700,000 bottle of sake which was brewed in space.

On What’s Trending, Debbie Yong and Alexandra Parada discuss idol departures in K-pop and whether space-brewed sake is innovation or just another hype.

A recent wave of departures, from Enhypen&rsquo;s Heeseung to NCT&rsquo;s Mark and Ten, has fans questioning what&rsquo;s next for the industry, and whether individual ambition is starting to outweigh group identity.
Plus, would you pay hundreds of thousands for a drink? Well, a Japanese brewery just sold a US$700,000 bottle of sake which was brewed in space.
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Debbie Yong and Alexandra Parada discuss idol departures in K-pop and whether space-brewed sake is innovation or just another hype.

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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What’s Trending: Are K-pop idols leaving their groups for the better? Also, would you pay $700K for a sake brewed in space?

Blind boxes: adorable, collectible… and unexpectedly addictive. What began as a niche hobby for toy enthusiasts has exploded into a mainstream phenomenon, popping up in stores, fast food chains, and online platforms.

But this popularity comes with a downside. Concerns over compulsive spending have prompted Singapore to consider regulations aimed at curbing the gambling-like risks of blind boxes.

If rules are introduced, can strategies like ‘demarketing’ actually help curb addiction? And is it even possible to make a product designed to be irresistible truly safe without killing its appeal?

On The Big Story, Debbie Yong speaks with Dr. Nurhafihz Noor, Senior Lecturer in Business (Marketing) at James Cook University Singapore, to find out more.

Blind boxes: adorable, collectible&hellip; and unexpectedly addictive. What began as a niche hobby for toy enthusiasts has exploded into a mainstream phenomenon, popping up in stores, fast food chains, and online platforms.
But this popularity comes with a downside. Concerns over compulsive spending have prompted Singapore to consider regulations aimed at curbing the gambling-like risks of blind boxes. If rules are introduced, can strategies like &lsquo;demarketing&rsquo; actually help curb addiction? And is it even possible to make a product designed to be irresistible truly safe without killing its appeal?
On The Big Story, Debbie Yong speaks with Dr. Nurhafihz Noor, Senior Lecturer in Business (Marketing) at James Cook University Singapore, to find out more.

The Big Story: Can ‘less marketing’ curb blind box addiction in Singapore?

Jewelry is increasingly being repositioned from a luxury purchase to a tangible store of value, as wealthy investors seek alternatives amid market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.

From record-breaking auction sales to strong resale demand for maisons like Cartier and Bulgari, high-end pieces, especially rare colored gemstones, are attracting capital alongside assets like art and watches.

On The Wealth Tracker, Debbie Yong speaks to Danilo Giannoni, Founder and Director of Arte Oro, about how investors are allocating into jewelry today, from gold versus gemstones to resale value, liquidity, and where the strongest opportunities lie.

Jewelry is increasingly being repositioned from a luxury purchase to a tangible store of value, as wealthy investors seek alternatives amid market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.
From record-breaking auction sales to strong resale demand for maisons like Cartier and Bulgari, high-end pieces, especially rare colored gemstones, are attracting capital alongside assets like art and watches.
On The Wealth Tracker, Debbie Yong speaks to&nbsp;Danilo Giannoni, Founder and Director of Arte Oro, about how investors are allocating into jewelry today, from gold versus gemstones to resale value, liquidity, and where the strongest opportunities lie.

Wealth Tracker: Do colored gemstones offer better long-term value and returns than diamonds?

Markets are flashing red across the board with Singapore slips 0.4% to 4,977, mirroring broader weakness across Asia and US futures. With sentiment turning cautious, the question now is: are we in a “buy the dip, sell the rip” environment?

Meanwhile, strong earnings growth in the US continues to underpin optimism, driven largely by tech and financials. But with recent market pullbacks, how crucial is sector rotation in sustaining that momentum through the rest of 2026?

On Market View, Sean Cheong speaks to David Chow from Azure Capital, to discuss the latest market movements.

Markets are flashing red across the board with Singapore slips 0.4% to 4,977, mirroring broader weakness across Asia and US futures. With sentiment turning cautious, the question now is: are we in a &ldquo;buy the dip, sell the rip&rdquo; environment?
Meanwhile, strong earnings growth in the US continues to underpin optimism, driven largely by tech and financials. But with recent market pullbacks, how crucial is sector rotation in sustaining that momentum through the rest of 2026?
On Market View, Sean Cheong speaks to David Chow from Azure Capital, to discuss the latest market movements.

What’s Trending: Are K-pop idols leaving their groups for the better? Also, would you pay $700K for a sake brewed in space?

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