Parents in China are paying thousands of dollars to send their kids to 'hardship camps' where they chop wood, dig potatoes, feed pigs and live without Wi-Fi. The idea? Teach children gratitude, discipline and the value of hard work.

But when kids are crying and begging to go home, it begs the question: is a little hardship good for kids or are we taking character building way too far? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar break down those questions. 

 

Parents in China are paying thousands of dollars to send their kids to 'hardship camps' where they chop wood, dig potatoes, feed pigs and live without Wi-Fi.&nbsp;The idea? Teach children gratitude, discipline and the value of hard work.
But when kids are crying and begging to go home, it begs the question: is a little hardship good for kids or are we taking character building way too far?&nbsp;On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar break down those questions.&nbsp;
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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

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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: Is your child complaining life is hard? Send them to THIS camp?

A year after Singaporeans were given $100 in SG Culture Pass credits, just $30.4 million of the $300 million set aside for the scheme has been spent.

Only 14 per cent of eligible Singaporeans have used some or all of their credits, with seniors making up just 19 per cent of spending.

MCCY is now trying new ways to get more people to use their credits. But is the problem really the take-up or the Culture Pass itself? Could this $300 million be better spent somewhere else?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Shahril Salleh, Founder and Artistic Director of Vox Camerata Limited, and Honorary Lecturer at the University of Queensland, to find out more.

A year after Singaporeans were given $100 in SG Culture Pass credits, just $30.4 million of the $300 million set aside for the scheme has been spent.
Only 14 per cent of eligible Singaporeans have used some or all of their credits, with seniors making up just 19 per cent of spending.
MCCY is now trying new ways to get more people to use their credits. But is the problem really the take-up or the Culture Pass itself? Could this $300 million be better spent somewhere else?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Shahril Salleh, Founder and Artistic Director of Vox Camerata Limited, and Honorary Lecturer at the University of Queensland, to find out more.

The Big Story: Only 10% of SG Culture Pass credits used. Is the $300m scheme working?

The biggest wealth transfer in history is underway and the next generation has very different ideas about what to do with the money.

As baby boomers pass trillions to millennials and Gen Z, younger heirs are looking beyond the traditional playbook of property, stocks and bonds, with growing interest in crypto, private equity, pre-IPO deals and direct investments.

But is this a smarter, more sophisticated approach to investing? Or are younger investors simply more comfortable taking risks?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Maureen Li, Founder and CEO of ABIEL, to find out more. 

The biggest wealth transfer in history is underway and the next generation has very different ideas about what to do with the money.
As baby boomers pass trillions to millennials and Gen Z, younger heirs are looking beyond the traditional playbook of property, stocks and bonds, with growing interest in crypto, private equity, pre-IPO deals and direct investments.
But is this a smarter, more sophisticated approach to investing? Or are younger investors simply more comfortable taking risks?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with&nbsp;Maureen Li, Founder and CEO of ABIEL, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Agenda: Gen Z is about to inherit trillions. Here’s how they want to invest their money

He has a stable job, a decent salary and no kids yet. So why not take a risk while he’s still young?

That’s what one listener wants to do. He’s in his late 20s, recently married and desperate to leave his job to pursue something he actually cares about. 

The problem? His wife doesn’t want him to quit. She’s planning to leave her own job next year, and with both of them potentially without stable incomes, she says their financial security has to come first.

So who’s being unreasonable? Is marriage about supporting your partner’s dreams, even when they come with serious financial risks? Or does getting married mean some dreams have to take a back seat to shared responsibilities?

On Your Agenda, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh unpack the ultimate question: Would you quit your stable job if your spouse told you not to?

He has a stable job, a decent salary and no kids yet. So why not take a risk while he&rsquo;s still young?
That&rsquo;s what one listener wants to do. He&rsquo;s in his late 20s, recently married and desperate to leave his job to pursue something he actually cares about.&nbsp;
The problem? His wife doesn&rsquo;t want him to quit. She&rsquo;s planning to leave her own job next year, and with both of them potentially without stable incomes, she says their financial security has to come first.
So who&rsquo;s being unreasonable? Is marriage about supporting your partner&rsquo;s dreams, even when they come with serious financial risks? Or does getting married mean some dreams have to take a back seat to shared responsibilities?
On Your Agenda, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh unpack the ultimate question: Would you quit your stable job if your spouse told you not to?

What's Trending: Is your child complaining life is hard? Send them to THIS camp?

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