Move over dating apps, South Korea has found a new hotspot for singles: bookstores. On What’s Trending, Debbie Yong and Nadiah Koh dive into Seoul’s Kyobo Book Center, where young romantics are turning the aisles into matchmaking grounds, complete with viral videos of people holding books and ‘waiting for love’.

Then, they hop over to China, where a teahouse in Hainan learned the hard way that viral moments aren’t always glamorous. The restaurant left actual leftover food from a celebrity visit on display, sparking online horror and a lesson in fan tourism gone wrong.

Move over dating apps, South Korea has found a new hotspot for singles: bookstores. On What&rsquo;s Trending, Debbie Yong and Nadiah Koh dive into Seoul&rsquo;s Kyobo Book Center, where young romantics are turning the aisles into matchmaking grounds, complete with viral videos of people holding books and &lsquo;waiting for love&rsquo;.
Then, they hop over to China, where a teahouse in Hainan learned the hard way that viral moments aren&rsquo;t always glamorous. The restaurant left actual leftover food from a celebrity visit on display, sparking online horror and a lesson in fan tourism gone wrong.

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

What’s Trending: From South Korea’s bookstore dating craze to a Chinese teahouse gone viral for keeping celebrity leftovers

US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran—a tense, last-minute pause in a conflict that has already rattled the Middle East and global markets.

The ceasefire hinges on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint carrying one-fifth of the world’s oil.

With talks set to begin on April 10, key disagreements remain over nuclear enrichment and sanctions relief.

Is this a genuine step toward lasting peace, or a fragile pause in a high-stakes standoff? What are the risks if negotiations falter, and how much leverage do Washington and Tehran really hold?

On The Big Story, Debbie Yong speaks with Dr Jessica Genauer, Academic Director of the Public Policy Institute & Associate Professor in International Relations, University of New South Wales, to find out more.

US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran&mdash;a tense, last-minute pause in a conflict that has already rattled the Middle East and global markets.
The ceasefire hinges on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint carrying one-fifth of the world&rsquo;s oil.
With talks set to begin on April 10, key disagreements remain over nuclear enrichment and sanctions relief.
Is this a genuine step toward lasting peace, or a fragile pause in a high-stakes standoff? What are the risks if negotiations falter, and how much leverage do Washington and Tehran really hold?
On The Big Story, Debbie Yong speaks with Dr Jessica Genauer, Academic Director of the Public Policy Institute &amp; Associate Professor in International Relations, University of New South Wales, to find out more.

The Big Story: Trump, Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire. But is lasting peace possible? 

Singapore has introduced a fresh round of support measures worth close to $1 billion as rising energy prices and global instability threaten to push inflation higher.

At the same time, a newly announced ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran offers a brief window of relief for global markets, but uncertainty remains.

So how far can these measures go in cushioning the immediate impact and is Singapore prepared for a more prolonged period of global volatility?

On The Big Story, Debbie Yong speaks with Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst at Solaris Strategies Singapore and a concurrent Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore, to find out more.

Singapore has introduced a fresh round of support measures worth close to $1 billion as rising energy prices and global instability threaten to push inflation higher.
At the same time, a newly announced ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran offers a brief window of relief for global markets, but uncertainty remains.
So how far can these measures go in cushioning the immediate impact and is Singapore prepared for a more prolonged period of global volatility?
On The Big Story, Debbie Yong speaks with Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst at Solaris Strategies Singapore and a concurrent Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore, to find out more.

The Big Story: Is Singapore’s S$1 billion support package enough to tackle costs from the Middle East conflict?

According to CNN, Singapore’s Le Freeport—a climate-controlled vault usually reserved for extreme wealth — is now home to a 66‑million-year-old Triceratops skeleton, standing just feet away from billions in gold and priceless contemporary art.

Dinosaurs, gold, and masterpieces, all under one roof? Behind the spectacle lies a complex story. Families holding these alternative assets must navigate structuring their holdings, complying with Singapore’s strict regulations, verifying provenance, valuing unusual assets, and planning for taxes and succession.

On The Big Story, Debbie Yong speaks with Neil Synnott, Regional Chief Commercial Officer for APAC at IQ-EQ, to explore how family offices and advisors help these families manage risk and regulation, while preserving the excitement and prestige of owning something truly exceptional.

According to CNN, Singapore&rsquo;s Le Freeport&mdash;a climate-controlled vault usually reserved for extreme wealth &mdash; is now home to a 66‑million-year-old Triceratops skeleton, standing just feet away from billions in gold and priceless contemporary art.
Dinosaurs, gold, and masterpieces, all under one roof? Behind the spectacle lies a complex story. Families holding these alternative assets must navigate structuring their holdings, complying with Singapore&rsquo;s strict regulations, verifying provenance, valuing unusual assets, and planning for taxes and succession.
On The Big Story, Debbie Yong speaks with Neil Synnott, Regional Chief Commercial Officer for APAC at IQ-EQ, to explore how family offices and advisors help these families manage risk and regulation, while preserving the excitement and prestige of owning something truly exceptional.

What’s Trending: From South Korea’s bookstore dating craze to a Chinese teahouse gone viral for keeping celebrity leftovers

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