On today’s episode of What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into the viral coffee-shop glitch that accidentally turned a UK woman into a quadrillionaire, but only inside one café. And the surprising return of landlines as parents bring back the house phone for their kids. From accidental “riches” to retro tech making a comeback, we unpack the chaos, the nostalgia, and the unexpected lessons behind both stories.

On today&rsquo;s episode of What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into the viral coffee-shop glitch that accidentally turned a UK woman into a quadrillionaire, but only inside one caf&eacute;. And the surprising return of landlines as parents bring back the house phone for their kids. From accidental &ldquo;riches&rdquo; to retro tech making a comeback, we unpack the chaos, the nostalgia, and the unexpected lessons behind both stories.

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)

What’s Trending: Are landlines making a comeback? And a coffee shop glitch made a woman a quadrillionaire

US President Donald Trump has warned that countries could face higher tariffs and even potential licence fees if they “play games” with recent trade deals, following court moves that blocked parts of his global tariff strategy.

With the Supreme Court of the US limiting some of his sweeping levies, Trump has signaled that alternative legal tools, including possible new investigations under Section 301 through the Office of the United States Trade Representative, could be used to impose further trade pressure.

How serious are these threats and how might US trading partners respond? And could this approach reshape future global trade negotiations?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Dylan Loh, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Global Affairs at Nanyang Technological University, to find out more.

US President Donald Trump has warned that countries could face higher tariffs and even potential licence fees if they &ldquo;play games&rdquo; with recent trade deals, following court moves that blocked parts of his global tariff strategy.
With the Supreme Court of the US limiting some of his sweeping levies, Trump has signaled that alternative legal tools, including possible new investigations under Section 301 through the Office of the United States Trade Representative, could be used to impose further trade pressure.
How serious are these threats and how might US trading partners respond? And could this approach reshape future global trade negotiations?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with&nbsp;Dr Dylan Loh, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Global Affairs at Nanyang Technological University, to find out more.

The Big Story: Will Trump punish countries that “play games” with US trade deals by imposing higher tariffs?

Christie's Hong Kong Autumn Luxury Sales reached HK$1 billion, reinforcing Asia’s position as a global centre for high-value collecting.

Exceptional performance across categories including world-auction records for rare Hermès handbags, Patek Philippe references, and Kashmir sapphires pushed hammer prices far above expectations.

With nearly 20% new buyers and more than half of participants bidding online, the season reflects an evolving collector base that is younger, broader, and increasingly comfortable treating luxury assets as both cultural objects and investment-grade stores of value.

On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Winsy Tsang, Head of Department, Handbags & Accessories, Christie’s Asia Pacific, to unpack the trends behind this record-breaking market and what they reveal about the future of luxury collecting in Asia.

 

Christie's Hong Kong Autumn Luxury Sales reached HK$1 billion, reinforcing Asia&rsquo;s position as a global centre for high-value collecting.
Exceptional performance across categories including world-auction records for rare Herm&egrave;s handbags, Patek Philippe references, and Kashmir sapphires pushed hammer prices far above expectations.
With nearly 20% new buyers and more than half of participants bidding online, the season reflects an evolving collector base that is younger, broader, and increasingly comfortable treating luxury assets as both cultural objects and investment-grade stores of value.
On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Winsy Tsang, Head of Department, Handbags &amp; Accessories, Christie&rsquo;s Asia Pacific, to unpack the trends behind this record-breaking market and what they reveal about the future of luxury collecting in Asia.
&nbsp;

Wealth Tracker: Could your partner's "investment bag" actually have been a smart call? Christie's Asia thinks so 

Singapore shares slid today as investors continue to mull uncertainties relating to US tariffs on global trading partners.

The Straits Times Index was down 0.52% at 5,015.04 points at 2.12pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.48B seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch, we have UOB, after the bank said today that its net profit for the fourth quarter fell 7 per cent on the back of margin pressures from lower benchmark rates.

Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump warned countries against backing away from recently negotiated trade deals after the Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariffs, to a fresh trade tangle between Japan and China, more international headlines remained in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management.

Singapore shares slid today as investors continue to mull uncertainties relating to US tariffs on global trading partners.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.52% at 5,015.04 points at 2.12pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.48B seen in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch, we have UOB, after the bank said today that its net profit for the fourth quarter fell 7 per cent on the back of margin pressures from lower benchmark rates.
Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump warned countries against backing away from recently negotiated trade deals after the Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariffs, to a fresh trade tangle between Japan and China, more international headlines remained in focus.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management.

Market View: Trump warns countries against backing away from recently negotiated trade deals; White House officials reportedly seeking vows from tech executives to cover data centre costs; How should investors hedge against near-term volatilities with CBOE Volatility Index up 1.9 percentage points?; Fresh trade tangle between Japan and China; UOB, SGX-listed pawnbrokers (MoneyMax Financial Services, ValueMax) to watch

What’s Trending: Are landlines making a comeback? And a coffee shop glitch made a woman a quadrillionaire

In 2 playlist(s)

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

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips