Is cheap petrol across the Causeway really worth the trip or are Singapore drivers risking more than they realise? On this episode of What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Zia-ul Raushan break down the real costs behind JB fuel runs, from toll charges to fines, and why some drivers are still tempted despite the risks.

Then, things get competitive: Sports Minutes host Ziaul Raushan is put on the spot in a rapid-fire news quiz. Think you can do better? Join The Straits Times’ What’s The News? competition, a nationwide current affairs challenge for students aged 15 to 19. Stay informed, test your news instincts, and see if you’ve got what it takes to keep up.

Is cheap petrol across the Causeway really worth the trip or are Singapore drivers risking more than they realise? On this episode of What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Zia-ul Raushan break down the real costs behind JB fuel runs, from toll charges to fines, and why some drivers are still tempted despite the risks.
Then, things get competitive: Sports Minutes host Ziaul Raushan is put on the spot in a rapid-fire news quiz. Think you can do better? Join The Straits Times&rsquo; What&rsquo;s The News? competition, a nationwide current affairs challenge for students aged 15 to 19. Stay informed, test your news instincts, and see if you&rsquo;ve got what it takes to keep up.

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: Is JB petrol really worth it .. and are you smarter than ST's 'What’s The News' challenge?

Asia’s investment landscape is evolving and private credit is at the heart of the change. But how is private credit moving from niche portfolios to a central role in investment strategies? What are the opportunities, risks and potential ripple effects of private credit on Asia’s real economy?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Charis Liau, Chief Investment Officer at IFS Asset Management to dig into the financing challenges faced by SMEs across Southeast Asia, uncover how investors are stepping in where traditional banks hesitate, and discuss whether this trend represents a lasting shift in how capital flows in the region.

Asia&rsquo;s investment landscape is evolving and private credit is at the heart of the change. But how is private credit moving from niche portfolios to a central role in investment strategies? What are the opportunities, risks and potential ripple effects of private credit on Asia&rsquo;s real economy?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Charis Liau, Chief Investment Officer at IFS Asset Management to dig into the financing challenges faced by SMEs across Southeast Asia, uncover how investors are stepping in where traditional banks hesitate, and discuss whether this trend represents a lasting shift in how capital flows in the region.

Wealth Tracker: Why Asia's investors are betting on private credit

Singapore faces a growing challenge in cancer screening, with participation rates for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers remaining worryingly low.

At the same time, cancer diagnoses among younger adults are on the rise, highlighting an urgent need to rethink early detection strategies.

And efforts like the launch of RISE (Research Institute for Cancer Prevention, Screening and Early Detection) aim to strengthen research, inform evidence-based policies, and develop strategies to improve early detection.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Ravindran Kanesvaran, Chairman and Senior Consultant of the Division of Medical Oncology at the National Cancer Centre Singapore, and Co-Director of RISE, to explore the barriers to cancer screening in Singapore, the trends shaping cancer incidence in younger adults, and the strategies that could help Singaporeans detect cancer earlier and save lives.

Singapore faces a growing challenge in cancer screening, with participation rates for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers remaining worryingly low.
At the same time, cancer diagnoses among younger adults are on the rise, highlighting an urgent need to rethink early detection strategies.
And efforts like the launch of RISE (Research Institute for Cancer Prevention, Screening and Early Detection) aim to strengthen research, inform evidence-based policies, and develop strategies to improve early detection.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Ravindran Kanesvaran, Chairman and Senior Consultant of the Division of Medical Oncology at the National Cancer Centre Singapore, and Co-Director of RISE, to explore the barriers to cancer screening in Singapore, the trends shaping cancer incidence in younger adults, and the strategies that could help Singaporeans detect cancer earlier and save lives.

The Big Story: Why is cancer screening participation low in Singapore? Here's why you should get screened early

Singapore shares dipped today, in line with regional movements. 

The Straits Times Index was down 0.24% at 4,953.78 points at 11.54am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$858.58M seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel, after the asset manager’s net profit rose 27.2 per cent to S$645.4 million for the second half ended December, from S$507.5 million the year before. 

Elsewhere, from how shares of Qualcomm and Arm Holdings fell steeply after the semiconductor companies delivered quarterly reports, to how the Trump administration is reportedly willing to allow China’s ByteDance to buy Nvidia’s H200 chips, more corporate headlines remained in focus. 

Also on deck, what we should know about share price movements in AMD and Alphabet overnight.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital. 

Singapore shares dipped today, in line with regional movements.&nbsp;
The Straits Times Index was down 0.24% at 4,953.78 points at 11.54am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$858.58M seen in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel, after the asset manager&rsquo;s net profit rose 27.2 per cent to S$645.4 million for the second half ended December, from S$507.5 million the year before.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from how shares of Qualcomm and Arm Holdings fell steeply after the semiconductor companies delivered quarterly reports, to how the Trump administration is reportedly willing to allow China&rsquo;s ByteDance to buy Nvidia&rsquo;s H200 chips, more corporate headlines remained in focus.&nbsp;
Also on deck, what we should know about share price movements in AMD and Alphabet overnight.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.&nbsp;

Market View: Shares of Qualcomm, Arm fell steeply on memory shortage concerns; Alphabet’s versus AMD’s results; Baidu approves US$5 billion share buyback, plans to issue first dividend; Nvidia’s possible AI chip sale to ByteDance; Keppel, SGX to watch

What's Trending: Is JB petrol really worth it .. and are you smarter than ST's 'What’s The News' challenge?

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