What if you got paid to look for love… and paid to stay home when it rains? On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into Japan’s Kochi Prefecture, where local authorities are stepping in to tackle a shrinking population in an unexpected way by subsidizing dating apps. 

Over in China, a snack company in Hunan province has gone viral for something just as unusual, 'rainy day leave'. Through a company lottery, employees won perks ranging from umbrellas and appliances to commuting subsidies… and even seven days of fully paid leave that can be used whenever it rains. 

 

What if you got paid to look for love&hellip; and paid to stay home when it rains? On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into Japan&rsquo;s Kochi Prefecture, where local authorities are stepping in to tackle a shrinking population in an unexpected way by subsidizing dating apps.&nbsp;
Over in China, a snack company in Hunan province has gone viral for something just as unusual, 'rainy day leave'. Through a company lottery, employees won perks ranging from umbrellas and appliances to commuting subsidies&hellip; and even seven days of fully paid leave that can be used whenever it rains.&nbsp;
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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: Japan pays singles $125 to date… and China workers get paid rain leave?

The United States has once again pressed pause on the conflict.

Just as the ceasefire with Iran was approaching its expiry, US President Donald Trump moved to extend it indefinitely at the last minute.

But with no confirmed agreement from Tehran and continued US military pressure, uncertainty remains over whether this signals a genuine shift toward de-escalation, or a temporary holding pattern in an ongoing confrontation.

So is this extension a meaningful turning point in US-Iran relations? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Associate Professor Jessica Genauer, Academic Director of the Public Policy Institute at the University of New South Wales, to find out more.

The United States has once again pressed pause on the conflict.
Just as the ceasefire with Iran was approaching its expiry, US President Donald Trump moved to extend it indefinitely at the last minute.
But with no confirmed agreement from Tehran and continued US military pressure, uncertainty remains over whether this signals a genuine shift toward de-escalation, or a temporary holding pattern in an ongoing confrontation.
So is this extension a meaningful turning point in US-Iran relations? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Associate Professor Jessica Genauer, Academic Director of the Public Policy Institute at the University of New South Wales, to find out more.

The Big Story: Peace… or pause? US extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely with no deal in sight

Singapore’s private housing market is hitting new highs, but the buyers driving this surge might surprise you. 

Demand remains resilient, fuelled in part by a growing group known as DINKs—dual-income couples with no kids—who have both the financial flexibility and appetite to upgrade.

According to a recent survey by PropertyGuru, many of these higher-income households are planning to enter the market within the next 12 to 18 months.

So what does this mean for the future of Singapore’s property market? Are DINKs becoming the new backbone of demand? And if so, how sustainable is this trend?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, mogul.sg, to find out more.

Singapore&rsquo;s private housing market is hitting new highs, but the buyers driving this surge might surprise you.&nbsp;
Demand remains resilient, fuelled in part by a growing group known as DINKs&mdash;dual-income couples with no kids&mdash;who have both the financial flexibility and appetite to upgrade.
According to a recent survey by PropertyGuru, many of these higher-income households are planning to enter the market within the next 12 to 18 months.
So what does this mean for the future of Singapore&rsquo;s property market? Are DINKs becoming the new backbone of demand? And if so, how sustainable is this trend?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, <a href="http://mogul.sg">mogul.sg</a>, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: Why more dual-income, no-kids households are turning to private property

Singapore shares dipped today as most Asian markets struggled for direction.

The Straits Times Index fell 0.34% to 4,997.69 points at 2.57pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.29B seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch for today, we have DFI Retail Group. The group’s underlying profit from continuing operations, which excludes the impact of several divestments and closures, rose 49 per cent year on year in Q1 2026, supported by lower financing costs.

Elsewhere, from how markets reacted to comments by US President Donald Trump that he would indefinitely extend the Iran ceasefire, to how SpaceX said that it has an agreement giving it the right to acquire artificial intelligence startup Cursor for US$60 billion later this year, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. 

Also on deck, what to know about US Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeremy Tan, CEO, Tiger Fund Management.

Singapore shares dipped today as most Asian markets struggled for direction.
The Straits Times Index fell 0.34% to 4,997.69 points at 2.57pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.29B seen in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch for today, we have DFI Retail Group. The group&rsquo;s underlying profit from continuing operations, which excludes the impact of several divestments and closures, rose 49 per cent year on year in Q1 2026, supported by lower financing costs.
Elsewhere, from how markets reacted to comments by US President Donald Trump that he would indefinitely extend the Iran ceasefire, to how SpaceX said that it has an agreement giving it the right to acquire artificial intelligence startup Cursor for US$60 billion later this year, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus.&nbsp;
Also on deck, what to know about US Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh&rsquo;s confirmation hearing.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeremy Tan, CEO, Tiger Fund Management.

Market View: Trump extends Iran ceasefire, Asian markets traded mixed; Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing; Meta reportedly said to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training; SpaceX has deal for right to acquire Cursor for US$60 billion; DFI Retail Group, Hong Leong Asia to watch

What's Trending: Japan pays singles $125 to date… and China workers get paid rain leave?

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