Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
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Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
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...
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The Big Story: Online abuse? Singapore’s new law lets victims fight back
From deepfake abuse to harassment and impersonation, victims of online harm have long faced a broken system.
Now, victims can seek damages again...
Wealth Tracker: Is offshore wind the next big investment?
Offshore wind is no longer just a breeze on the horizon, it’s becoming a financial storm. With the sector set to add nearly 19 gigawatts of new capaci...
Right Business: Roblox and learning? Why game-based learning is transforming how kids learn
Roblox and education rarely share the same sentence until Ottodot came along.
Founded in Singapore, Ottodot bridges gameplay and pedagogy by tur...
Market View: US ADP private payrolls jumped far more than expected; Majority of US Supreme Court justices queried Trump’s ability to impose his tariffs; Asia claws back some of yesterday’s hefty losses; DBS and UOB’s earnings in focus; Coliwoo’s first day performance on the SGX; Shares in Pony.AI, WeRide tumble on Hong Kong debut
Singapore shares moved higher today, tracking gains seen in the region.
The Straits Times Index was up 1.4% at 4,478.76 points at 2.02pm Singapo...
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How far is Asia a bright spot for H&M as US tariffs bite, and what’s next for the firm? H&M’s President for East Asia & Greater China weighs in on the matter.
Fashion is an art, but it is also big business. And our guest for today H&M Group has proven that the two can coexist at scale.
Since opening i...
The Big Story: Singapore’s toughest move yet? Will caning deter scams here?
From phishing texts to fake job offers, scams have quietly drained billions from Singapore over the years. Now, the response is anything but quiet.
Wealth Tracker: Which sectors are leading the Asia REIT rally?
Asia REITs surged in September, led by Singapore and Australia, fueled by strong property fundamentals, lower interest costs, and attractive yields. T...
Right Business: Heard of #HuntTheMouse? How Sqkii turns fun into engagement
Sqkii is a gamification marketing company that connects brands with gamers to drive exceptional ROI for brands while delivering engaging rewards to ga...
Market View: Selloff in Asia on stretched tech valuations, South Korea down as much as 6.2%, Tokyo’s stock index tumbles 4.5%; China confirms suspension of 24% tariff on US goods, retains 10% levy; Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China’s economy is expected to surpass 170 trillion yuan in five years; SIA Engineering, Manulife US Reit to watch
Singapore shares dipped today to track declines seen in the region.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.33% at 4,408.27 points at 1.49pm Singapor...
Sports Minutes: Cadillac’s preparations for Formula 1 entry; Strategy, Stars, and the road to 2026
A new name, a bold dream - and just 12 months to make it happen. American outift Cadillac are going full throttle toward their 2026 Formula 1 debut. F...
The Big Story: “Ignored Evidence?” - Inside Pritam Singh’s bid to overturn his conviction
The courtroom drama isn’t over for Pritam Singh.
The Workers’ Party chief is back in court, appealing his conviction for lying to a parliamentar...
Wealth Tracker: How to make a record breaking portfolio like Temasek
Temasek hit a record S$434 billion in portfolio value, up more than 11% in a single year, earlier this year. But what’s behindTemasek’s success and wh...
Right Business: How Bunjang is connecting fans worldwide to authentic Korean collectibles
Bunjang is a South Korean recommerce platform, connecting buyers and sellers to a wide range of secondhand and collectible items.
From rare K-po...
Market View: Market movements as OpenAI signs US$38B deal with AWS, Fed officials’ mixed comments on rate outlook; RBA holds cash rate at 3.6%; South Korea to triple spending on AI; 240% rally in SK Hynix shares prompts Korea Exchange to warn investors; China calls on US to avoid ‘red lines’ after reaching tariff truce; China Aviation Oil, Wee Hur to watch
Singapore shares dipped today, tracking declines in most Asian markets.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.2% at 4,435.25 points at 1.27pm Singa...
The Big Story: Can Singapore’s top universities fight against Chinese agencies peddling fake admissions?
Guaranteed admission for a fee? That’s the pitch some so-called study-abroad agents on Chinese social media are using to lure students into paying for...
Wealth Tracker: Should you still remain upbeat about gold?
Gold has tumbled from record highs above US$4,300 to around US$4,076, yet analysts remain bullish, forecasting prices could hit US$4,800 within the ye...
Right Business: How one founder turned his personal health challenges into a revolutionary nutrition brand
EYO Singapore is a food-tech company dedicated to redefining nutrition with clean, allergy-friendly solutions.
Founded by Sho Chen, who was insp...
Market View: From fried chicken to technology counters - what Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to South Korea means for the country; Asia’s movements on the back of easing China-US tensions, Fed rate cut, Healthy earnings from Apple, Amazon; Sheng Siong shares hit all-time high; CapitaLand and Mapletree reportedly mulling merger; Asia’s factories stumble as US tariffs hit order books; McDonald’s, AMD, Qualcomm – Earnings to watch this week; Jardine Matheson to watch
Singapore shares inched higher today, tracking positive movements seen in Asia.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.43% at 4,447.66 points at 2.36p...
Sports Minutes: Nicky Melvin Singh on his injury-ridden journey back to football; from NS to NUS, SPL2 to SPL
834 days. That’s how long Nicky Melvin Singh’s comeback took - a journey through surgery, self-doubt and national service. Now back on the pitch and b...
The Big Story: What can readers expect from The New Paper’s merger with Stomp?
Big changes are coming to Singapore’s digital media scene.
The New Paper known for its bold headlines and punchy stories is officially merging w...
Wealth Tracker: Is the luxury sector on the brink of a crisis or a comeback?
Iconic brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Cartier are facing slowing sales and falling share prices, but is this the end of an era or just a tempor...
Right Business: When to save, when to replace? Why natural teeth still matter in the age of implants
Singaporeans are spending more on dental implants than ever before, and the market is booming. But most clinics still treat patients like numbers, off...
Market View: Apple, Amazon’s results beat expectations; Tokyo climbs despite Nissan’s tumble, BYD fell by more than five per cent after Q3 profit slump; Disney’s networks went dark on Google’s pay-TV platform YouTube TV after failed negotiations; China’s factory activity shrank for a seventh month in October; Wilmar International, Sheng Siong, Yangzijiang Financial to watch
Singapore shares dipped earlier today amid a mixed session in Asia.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.11% at 4,432.65 points at 1.36pm Singapor...
Sports Minutes: Ahead of the 2025 SEA Games, Netball Singapore are hoping to make a big impression on home soil at the Nations Cup 2025
The countdown to the SEA Games starts now. As the Nations Cup 2025 gets underway at the OCBC Arena, Netball Singapore's K Mishalenee and Matilda Naray...
Wealth Tracker: How should you build your gold exposure now?
Gold’s record-breaking rally has finally hit pause. Prices have eased after soaring more than 30% since mid-August. Is this the start of a reversal… o...
The Big Story: China's new influencer policy - no degree, no talk. Should Singapore do the same?
No degree, no say — that’s China’s latest rule for influencers. Talk about finance, law or health without proper qualifications, and you’re out.
...
Right Business: Tired of click-work? Meet the AI automating manual bottlenecks for enterprises
Imagine spending countless of hours at work stuck in endless approvals, chasing receipts and filling spreadsheets. What if AI could fix that?
Ge...
Market View: Trump-Xi meeting in South Korea concludes; Fed cuts rates by 25bps, BoJ holds rates; Nvidia hits US$5 trillion valuation; Meta, Microsoft’s capital spending, Alphabet beat revenue expectations; US-South Korea trade deal, Samsung reports 32% rise in Q3 operating profit; OpenAI reportedly laying groundwork for juggernaut IPO at up to US$1 trillion valuation; Mapletree Industrial Trust to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as investors focused on a high profile meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South...
The Big Story: Ahead of Trump-Xi meet, does China have the upperhand?
All eyes are on Seoul. As US President Donald Trump arrives for the final stop of his Asia tour, anticipation is building ahead of his meeting with Ch...
Wealth Tracker: Is private credit the future of Asia-Pacific real estate financing?
Asia-Pacific’s real estate private credit market is on the rise. With US$11.2 billion raised between 2020 and 2024 and projections of up to US$110 bil...
Right Business: Struggling to sound natural online? CClarity is the AI that writes like you
CClarity is an AI-powered writing assistant built for one purpose to help professionals sound like themselves on LinkedIn.
Founded by Keith Teo,...
Market View: Trump expresses optimism in meeting with China’s Xi; Optimism surrounding US tech sector, Nvidia’s updates at GTC, Qualcomm’s new AI accelerator chips, AMD-US Department of Energy US$1B supercomputer and AI partnership; Look ahead to Fed’s rate decision; Toyota says it did not explicitly promise Trump new US$10 billion investment in US; Malaysia’s ban on raw rare earths exports; Amazon to invest another US$5 billion in South Korea data centres; Keppel Reit to watch
Singapore shares dipped today even as most Asian markets traded in the green.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.34% at 4,435.25 points at 12.10...
Sports Minutes: Gavin Lee's goalkeeping conundrum, Singapore Cup's new seeded format & Spence's eligibility for Singapore
Singapore’s goalkeeper crisis takes centre stage - with Zharfan struggling, Syazwan slipping, and Izwan sidelined, who can Gavin Lee trust between the...
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How is DBS capitalising on the exponential growth in real-world asset tokenisation? The Chief Commercial Officer of DBS Digital Exchange spills the beans.
Tokenisation – or the process of turning real-world assets into digital tokens – has moved from concept to reality in recent years.
According t...
The Big Story: Will China and ASEAN's upgraded free trade pact reshape Asian economies?
China and ASEAN have just taken their trade partnership to the next level with the ASEAN–China Free Trade Area 3.0.
Two decades in the making,...
Wealth Tracker: How will digital currencies reshape Asia’s financial markets?
Digital currencies are moving beyond the fringes and into the heart of financial markets. Banks and asset managers are starting to explore their poten...
Right Business: Struggling with shift schedules? StaffAny is here to simplify it
StaffAny is a workforce management platform purpose-built for businesses that rely on hourly and shift-based teams.
Designed to bridge the gap b...
Market View: Trump, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi ink rare earths deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China and Asean upgrades free trade pact; Amazon reportedly planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs; SGX ETF market hits record S$16.3 billion AUM in Q3; Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit, Seatrium to watch
Singapore shares moved higher today even as most Asian markets traded lower.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.4% at 4,458.06 points at 2.35pm Si...
The Big Story: How is Singapore setting an example amid global delays in submitting the COP30 2035 climate targets?
The United Nations climate summit, COP30, will take place in Brazil this November amid growing concern that many countries have yet to submit their 20...
Wealth Tracker: Are your investment strategies keeping up with your retirement dreams?
Singaporeans are rethinking what it means to retire. As more choose to design their own timelines, embracing ideas like micro-retirement and unretirem...