Which internet mood meme are you today - the “Nihilist Penguin” who just wants to walk away from it all or the daredevil who climbs Taipei 101 without a rope?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada break down two internet moods: the “Nihilist Penguin” meme and Alex Honnold’s Taipei 101 free solo climb. They explore how a penguin walking toward its own death became a symbol of modern anxiety and quiet quitting  and why audiences are equally captivated by a man scaling a 508-metre skyscraper without safety gear.

Which internet mood meme are you today - the &ldquo;Nihilist Penguin&rdquo; who just wants to walk away from it all or the daredevil who climbs Taipei 101 without a rope?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada break down two internet moods: the &ldquo;Nihilist Penguin&rdquo; meme and Alex Honnold&rsquo;s Taipei 101 free solo climb. They explore how a penguin walking toward its own death became a symbol of modern anxiety and quiet quitting&nbsp; and why audiences are equally captivated by a man scaling a 508-metre skyscraper without safety gear.

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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What’s Trending: Nihilist Penguin meltdown vs. Taipei 101 thrill - What’s your mood today?

More Singaporeans are set to get a bigger boost to their retirement and healthcare savings.

The Ministry of Health, Ministry of Manpower, and the CPF Board announced that the Matched Retirement Savings Scheme will cover more Singaporeans, with the government providing matching contributions for CPF top-ups.

In addition, a new Matched MediSave Scheme is being introduced as a five-year pilot, helping around 185,000 older Singaporeans with lower MediSave balances.

How do these schemes work? Who stands to gain the most, and who might still miss out?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Lena Teng, Learning & Development and CPF Specialist at Providend, to break it all down.

More Singaporeans are set to get a bigger boost to their retirement and healthcare savings.
The Ministry of Health, Ministry of Manpower, and the CPF Board announced that the Matched Retirement Savings Scheme will cover more Singaporeans, with the government providing matching contributions for CPF top-ups.
In addition, a new Matched MediSave Scheme is being introduced as a five-year pilot, helping around 185,000 older Singaporeans with lower MediSave balances.
How do these schemes work? Who stands to gain the most, and who might still miss out?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Lena Teng, Learning &amp; Development and CPF Specialist at Providend, to break it all down.

The Big Story: What does the expansion of Retirement and MediSave Grants mean for you?

The gemstone market is gaining renewed attention as investors increasingly look beyond traditional financial instruments in search of scarcity, resilience, and long-term value.

Specifically in the UK, demand for gemstones is projected to reach USD 4.1 billion by 2026, with London continuing to play a central role as a global hub for gemstone trading, auctions, and certification, shaping pricing and investment trends worldwide.

And as interest grows, investors are increasingly focused on whether gemstones can function as credible investment assets rather than purely luxury goods.

On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Danilo Giannoni, Founder & Director, Arte Oro, to explore the investment case for gemstones, the risks involved, and what this market means for investors globally.

The gemstone market is gaining renewed attention as investors increasingly look beyond traditional financial instruments in search of scarcity, resilience, and long-term value.
Specifically in the UK, demand for gemstones is projected to reach USD 4.1 billion by 2026, with London continuing to play a central role as a global hub for gemstone trading, auctions, and certification, shaping pricing and investment trends worldwide.
And as interest grows, investors are increasingly focused on whether gemstones can function as credible investment assets rather than purely luxury goods.
On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Danilo Giannoni, Founder &amp; Director, Arte Oro, to explore the investment case for gemstones, the risks involved, and what this market means for investors globally.

Wealth Tracker: Is the UK gemstone market entering a “golden decade” for investors? 

Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) broke new ground this morning and crossed the 4,900 threshold for the first time.

The benchmark index hit a historic record high of 4,912.46 points in early trade, driven by gains made by its constituents – the 30 largest and most liquid companies on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).

In terms of counters to watch today, we have OUE Reit, after the manager of OUE Reit yesterday posted a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0125 for the second-half ended December, up 10.6 per cent year on year from S$0.0113. 

Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump said he would increase tariffs on certain imports from South Korea into the US to 25%, to how Nvidia invested an additional US$2 billion in cloud computing firm and key customer CoreWeave, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. 
 
On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.

Singapore&rsquo;s Straits Times Index (STI) broke new ground this morning and crossed the 4,900 threshold for the first time.
The benchmark index hit a historic record high of 4,912.46 points in early trade, driven by gains made by its constituents &ndash; the 30 largest and most liquid companies on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).
In terms of counters to watch today, we have OUE Reit, after the manager of OUE Reit yesterday posted a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0125 for the second-half ended December, up 10.6 per cent year on year from S$0.0113.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump said he would increase tariffs on certain imports from South Korea into the US to 25%, to how Nvidia invested an additional US$2 billion in cloud computing firm and key customer CoreWeave, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus.&nbsp; &nbsp; On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.

Market View: Trump to raise tariffs on certain South Korean imports to 25%; Nvidia invests US$2B more in CoreWeave; Magnificent Seven earnings in focus; China posts first annual rise in industrial profit in four years in 2025; Asian shares hit new record; STI breaks 4,900 points; OUE Reit, Nam Cheong to watch

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