Aside from Dubai chocolate, what is Korea’s newest global craze now?

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into the surprising rise of Korean gim, the humble dried seaweed snack that’s suddenly become a worldwide obsession. Once an affordable staple in Korean households, gim is now flying off supermarket shelves overseas, pushing prices up so quickly that even longtime vendors in Korea can’t believe what they’re seeing. And in China, one family has taken togetherness to a whole new level by building their very own 15-storey condominium to house more than 100 relatives under one roof.

Aside from Dubai chocolate, what is Korea&rsquo;s newest global craze now?
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into the surprising rise of Korean gim, the humble dried seaweed snack that&rsquo;s suddenly become a worldwide obsession. Once an affordable staple in Korean households, gim is now flying off supermarket shelves overseas, pushing prices up so quickly that even longtime vendors in Korea can&rsquo;t believe what they&rsquo;re seeing. And in China, one family has taken togetherness to a whole new level by building their very own 15-storey condominium to house more than 100 relatives under one roof.

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: Seaweed sold out, privacy checked out - The new Korean viral snack and a building built for one super-sized family

Art has long been valued as both a cultural asset and a store of wealth, yet most artworks are bought once and never resold.

As sustainability and alternative investing reshape the art world, ideas like “green-chip art” are gaining traction, promising to unlock hidden value while keeping art in circulation.

Is there a real, scalable market for resold art, or are headline sales the exception?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Milon Goh, CEO of Art Again, on whether the secondary art market can change how we collect, invest and think about art.

Art has long been valued as both a cultural asset and a store of wealth, yet most artworks are bought once and never resold. As sustainability and alternative investing reshape the art world, ideas like &ldquo;green-chip art&rdquo; are gaining traction, promising to unlock hidden value while keeping art in circulation.
Is there a real, scalable market for resold art, or are headline sales the exception?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Milon Goh, CEO of Art Again, on whether the secondary art market can change how we collect, invest and think about art.

Wealth Tracker: Is green-chip art the rebellious new player shaking up old-school portfolios?

On Feb 8, Japan will hold a snap election that could reshape the country’s political landscape. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seeking to strengthen her coalition’s hold on power, while a newly reorganized opposition aims to make gains. 

So, what’s really at stake in this election? And what could the results mean for the future of Japan’s domestic politics, its economy, and its role on the global stage?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Stephen Nagy, Professor of Politics & International Studies at the International Christian University, Senior fellow and China project lead at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and Visiting Fellow at the Japan Institute for International Affairs.

They break down the key dynamics of the election, what to watch on election day, and what the outcome could mean for Japan’s future.

The title of Stephen’s forthcoming book is “Japan as a Middle Power State: Navigating Ideological and Systemic Divides.”

On Feb 8, Japan will hold a snap election that could reshape the country&rsquo;s political landscape. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seeking to strengthen her coalition&rsquo;s hold on power, while a newly reorganized opposition aims to make gains.&nbsp;
So, what&rsquo;s really at stake in this election? And what could the results mean for the future of Japan&rsquo;s domestic politics, its economy, and its role on the global stage?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Stephen Nagy, Professor of Politics &amp; International Studies at the International Christian University, Senior fellow and China project lead at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and Visiting Fellow at the Japan Institute for International Affairs.
They break down the key dynamics of the election, what to watch on election day, and what the outcome could mean for Japan&rsquo;s future.
The title of Stephen&rsquo;s forthcoming book is &ldquo;Japan as a Middle Power State: Navigating Ideological and Systemic Divides.&rdquo;

The Big Story: Japan heads to the polls on Feb 8. Will Sanae Takaichi, its first woman PM cruise to victory?

Singapore shares fell today as investors continue to mull a selloff in US tech stocks overnight.

The Straits Times Index dropped 0.7 per cent in the first 30 minutes of trading, with most counters opening in the red. 

In terms of counters to watch, we have Nio, after the electric vehicle maker projects to record its first-ever quarterly adjusted operating profit for the quarter ended Dec 31. 

Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted drugs website and what the move means for major pharmaceutical players, to how Intel and AMD have reportedly notified Chinese customers of supply shortages for server central processing units, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. 

Also on deck, how Amazon said it plans to spend US$200 billion this year on data centres, chips and other equipment.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.

Singapore shares fell today as investors continue to mull a selloff in US tech stocks overnight.
The Straits Times Index dropped 0.7 per cent in the first 30 minutes of trading, with most counters opening in the red.&nbsp;
In terms of counters to watch, we have Nio, after the electric vehicle maker projects to record its first-ever quarterly adjusted operating profit for the quarter ended Dec 31.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted drugs website and what the move means for major pharmaceutical players, to how Intel and AMD have reportedly notified Chinese customers of supply shortages for server central processing units, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus.&nbsp;
Also on deck, how Amazon said it plans to spend US$200 billion this year on data centres, chips and other equipment.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.

Market View: Amazon plans to spend US$200B on AI build-out this year; Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted drugs website; Trump administration to end job protections for up to 50,000 federal workers; Intel, AMD reportedly notify customers in China of lengthy waits for CPUs; CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, NIO, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to watch

What's Trending: Seaweed sold out, privacy checked out - The new Korean viral snack and a building built for one super-sized family

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