On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the stories everyone’s talking about. First, we explore a viral sensation out of China: a scrap metal refiner nicknamed “The Alchemist” who extracted real gold from discarded SIM cards, sparking a rush for old electronics online. Could your junk drawer be hiding treasure? 

Then, we turn the spotlight to Hollywood and politics, with Melania Trump’s new documentary. Despite harsh reviews from critics, audiences are loving it. With an ‘A’ CinemaScore and a $7 million opening, it’s the biggest documentary debut in a decade. We unpack why it’s dividing critics and fans alike, and what this tells us about celebrity, curiosity, and the stories we can’t stop watching.

 

On&nbsp;What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the stories everyone&rsquo;s talking about. First, we explore a viral sensation out of China: a scrap metal refiner nicknamed &ldquo;The Alchemist&rdquo; who extracted real gold from discarded SIM cards, sparking a rush for old electronics online. Could your junk drawer be hiding treasure?&nbsp;
Then, we turn the spotlight to Hollywood and politics, with Melania Trump&rsquo;s new documentary. Despite harsh reviews from critics, audiences are loving it. With an&nbsp;&lsquo;A&rsquo; CinemaScore and a $7 million opening, it&rsquo;s the biggest documentary debut in a decade. We unpack why it&rsquo;s dividing critics and fans alike, and what this tells us about celebrity, curiosity, and the stories we can&rsquo;t stop watching.
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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&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: Gold hidden in your old SIM card? And did Melania Trump’s movie make millions?

On April 1, Singapore will officially launch its National Space Agency, setting its sights on growing the space sector, managing satellites, and boosting space monitoring capabilities.

Since 2022, the government has poured over $200 million into space research, and the local industry already includes 70 companies and around 2,000 professionals.

With co-ownership of three Earth observation satellites and a track record of more than 30 satellite launches over the past 20 years, Singapore is no stranger to space.

But in a universe dominated by superpowers and billion-dollar private ventures, can this small nation truly stake its claim?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Simon Gwozdz, Chief Executive and Founder of Equatorial Space Systems, to find out more.

On April 1, Singapore will officially launch its National Space Agency, setting its sights on growing the space sector, managing satellites, and boosting space monitoring capabilities.
Since 2022, the government has poured over $200 million into space research, and the local industry already includes 70 companies and around 2,000 professionals.
With co-ownership of three Earth observation satellites and a track record of more than 30 satellite launches over the past 20 years, Singapore is no stranger to space.
But in a universe dominated by superpowers and billion-dollar private ventures, can this small nation truly stake its claim?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Simon Gwozdz, Chief Executive and Founder of Equatorial Space Systems, to find out more.

The Big Story: Will Singapore make its mark in space with a New National Space Agency?

The US dollar is sliding to levels not seen in years, the euro and sterling are surging, the Japanese yen is staging a dramatic turnaround, and the Singapore dollar is at an 11-year high. What’s driving these moves, and more importantly, what should investors do to protect their portfolios?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Lim Jun Kit, Senior Strategist, Phillip Nova, for the latest.

The US dollar is sliding to levels not seen in years, the euro and sterling are surging, the Japanese yen is staging a dramatic turnaround, and the Singapore dollar is at an 11-year high. What&rsquo;s driving these moves, and more importantly, what should investors do to protect their portfolios?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Lim Jun Kit, Senior Strategist, Phillip Nova, for the latest.

Wealth Tracker: When the dollar weakens, what should you do? 

Singapore shares fell today to track movements in Asian equities.

The Straits Times Index was down 0.72% at 4,869.73 points at 2.14pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.22B seen in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have ST Engineering, after the company launched its largest unmanned cargo aircraft to date at the media preview of the Singapore Airshow yesterday, along with other products from its defence and urban solutions divisions. 

Elsewhere, from how private sector surveys out today showed Asia’s factory activity expanded in January, to Alibaba spending three billion yuan (S$549 million) to attract users to its Qwen artificial intelligence (AI) app during the Chinese New Year holiday, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus.

Also on deck, what to watch ahead of earnings from tech majors ⁠Alphabet, Amazon and AMD.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.

Singapore shares fell today to track movements in Asian equities.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.72% at 4,869.73 points at 2.14pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.22B seen in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have ST Engineering, after the company launched its largest unmanned cargo aircraft to date at the media preview of the Singapore Airshow yesterday, along with other products from its defence and urban solutions divisions.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from how private sector surveys out today showed Asia&rsquo;s factory activity expanded in January, to Alibaba spending three billion yuan (S$549 million) to attract users to its Qwen artificial intelligence (AI) app during the Chinese New Year holiday, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus.
Also on deck, what to watch ahead of earnings from tech majors ⁠Alphabet, Amazon and AMD.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.

Market View: Sell-off in Asia amid chaotic selling in precious metals; Earnings out of Disney, Palantir, PepsiCo, AMD, Alphabet and Amazon this week; Alibaba to spend three billion yuan for Chinese New Year AI push; Asia’s factory activity expands on solid global demand; Looking ahead to Singapore Airshow 2026; ST Engineering, Singtel to watch

What's Trending: Gold hidden in your old SIM card? And did Melania Trump’s movie make millions?

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