Welcome to the another day of What’s Trending!

In this episode, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada scratch their heads over Merriam-Webster’s 2025 Word of the Year, “slop" because apparently our feeds are now officially a digital soup of nonsense, and Secret Santa disasters that went way too far, from awkward gifts to painfully timed “jokes” in the office. And finally, a feel-good twist: a delivery rider in Malaysia receives a jaw-dropping RM1,000 Grab tip, turning a routine delivery into an unforgettable one.

Welcome to the another day of What&rsquo;s Trending!
In this episode, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada scratch their heads over Merriam-Webster&rsquo;s 2025 Word of the Year, &ldquo;slop" because apparently our feeds are now officially a digital soup of nonsense, and&nbsp;Secret Santa disasters that went way too far, from awkward gifts to painfully timed &ldquo;jokes&rdquo; in the office. And finally, a feel-good twist: a delivery rider in Malaysia receives a jaw-dropping RM1,000 Grab tip, turning a routine delivery into an unforgettable one.

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

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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: 2025's words get sloppy, savage Secret Santa & one man's laziness leads to another's happiness

Singapore’s key exports surged 11.6% in November, well above expectations, driven by strong growth in pharmaceuticals and electronics.

Over in Japan, exports rose 6.1%, led by robust demand from the US and Europe, even as shipments to China fell.

Still in Asia, the Indian rupee hit fresh record lows, highlighting continued currency pressures across emerging markets. 

On Market View, Alexandra Parada speaks to Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research at Maybank Securities, to discuss more about the day’s biggest market movements.

Singapore&rsquo;s key exports surged 11.6% in November, well above expectations, driven by strong growth in pharmaceuticals and electronics.
Over in Japan, exports rose 6.1%, led by robust demand from the US and Europe, even as shipments to China fell.
Still in Asia, the Indian rupee hit fresh record lows, highlighting continued currency pressures across emerging markets.&nbsp;
On Market View, Alexandra Parada speaks to Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research at Maybank Securities, to discuss more about the day&rsquo;s biggest market movements.

Market View: Singapore’s exports jump 11.6%, led by pharma and electronics

Geopolitics, higher tariffs, and a global supply-chain reset are changing where money flows, and that shift is only picking up pace into 2026.

Aberdeen’s latest outlook lays out six big macro forces shaping the year ahead.

So what does this mean for emerging markets? Who stands to gain, and who could be left facing fresh headwinds?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Michael Langham, Emerging Markets Economist at Aberdeen, to find out more.

Geopolitics, higher tariffs, and a global supply-chain reset are changing where money flows, and that shift is only picking up pace into 2026.
Aberdeen&rsquo;s latest outlook lays out six big macro forces shaping the year ahead.
So what does this mean for emerging markets? Who stands to gain, and who could be left facing fresh headwinds?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Michael Langham, Emerging Markets Economist at Aberdeen, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: 2026 ahead - Who gains and who loses in emerging markets?

5G networks are rolling out across the region, promising faster speeds and better connectivity. 

But concerns have emerged about whether these high-speed signals could interfere with aircraft systems, especially during critical phases like landing. 

So far in Singapore, authorities say there have been no reported issues, but globally, regulators and airlines are keeping a close eye on the situation. 

So what does 5G interference really mean, 

Why does it matter? And what could it mean for travellers flying in and out of the region?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong breaks down all of this with Shantanu Gangakhedkar, Senior Consultant & Commercial Aviation Lead at Frost & Sullivan. 

5G networks are rolling out across the region, promising faster speeds and better connectivity.&nbsp;
But concerns have emerged about whether these high-speed signals could interfere with aircraft systems, especially during critical phases like landing.&nbsp;
So far in Singapore, authorities say there have been no reported issues, but globally, regulators and airlines are keeping a close eye on the situation.&nbsp;
So what does 5G interference really mean,&nbsp;
Why does it matter? And what could it mean for travellers flying in and out of the region?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong breaks down all of this with Shantanu Gangakhedkar, Senior Consultant &amp; Commercial Aviation Lead at Frost &amp; Sullivan.&nbsp;

What's Trending: 2025's words get sloppy, savage Secret Santa & one man's laziness leads to another's happiness

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