Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Singapore stocks declined this morning, despite data from the Ministry of Trade and Industry showing that the city-state’s economy grew 4.4 per cent in 2024. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.2 per cent lower at 3,873.76 points after 90.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch today, we have Thai Beverage, after the food and drink company’s revenue grew 2.4 per cent on the year to 92.3 billion baht (S$3.7 billion) for the first quarter ended December 2024. Elsewhere from the impact of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s proposed introduction of tax incentives to spur listings and investments in the local equities market, to Apple and Google restoring ByteDances TikTok to their app stores – more local and corporate headlines remain in focus.  On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.

Matt Silva has enjoyed a globetrotting football journey, playing in Canada, Sweden, Portugal, the Philippines, and now Singapore. The 32-year-old recently joined Tanjong Pagar United in the Singapore Premier League and was handed the captain’s armband on his debut. So how did this move came about, what it’s like working under legendary coach Noh Alam Shah, and what are the challenges of adapting to a new league. And could Singapore become more than just another pitstop on his football adventure? The custodian and captain of the Jaguars, Matt Silva, tells all on Sports Minutes. READ MORE:  https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/tanjong-pagar-united-to-count-on-matt-silva-to-avoid-spl-wooden-spoon Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

NEU Battery Materials is a Singapore-based innovator transforming battery recycling. They’ve developed the world’s first electrochemical redox targeting technology, enabling the near-zero waste recovery of lithium from LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries using only water and electricity. By recovering high-purity lithium, NEU empowers the circular economy, offering a sustainable solution for automotive OEMs, cell manufacturers, and battery recyclers. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Bryan, Co-Founder and CEO of NEU Battery Materials, to find out more.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Naz Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

While Valentine’s Day is a time for love, cybercriminals are using it to prey on emotions and exploit victims financially. Romance scams are on the rise, with fraudsters spending weeks or months building trust before deceiving victims into sending money or investing in fake cryptocurrency schemes. With millions lost to these scams in Singapore alone, awareness is key to staying protected. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Philip Sow, Head of Systems Engineering, Southeast Asia and Korea (SAK), Proofpoint, to find out how you can protect yourself from love scams this Valentine's Day.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Naz Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Singapore equities began the day in the negative territory, following mixed performance overnight in the US and Europe. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per cent to 3,869.64 points after 52.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Seatrium after the offshore and marine specialist inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with BP Exploration & Production for a deepwater floating production unit (FPU).  Elsewhere, from US consumer inflation increasing more than expected in January, to OpenAI simplifying its AI products for users, more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.  Also of interest is how shares of fried chicken fast food chain Jollibee Foods climbed more than five per cent today.   On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments of the day.

Are stock investors in for another tech wreck? Well if there’s one thing we know for sure - the unveiling of DeepSeek was a catalyst for investors to sit up and take notice. It underscores the reality that tech is no longer a guaranteed source of outsized returns. On the other hand, traditional sectors have demonstrated resilience, highlighting that "old economy" companies can still generate solid returns, particularly in an environment of normalised interest rates and stable economic conditions. So are old economy stocks back in favour? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Gary Dugan, CEO of The Global CIO Office, to find out more.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful connection this Valentine's Day, this entrepreneur might just be the matchmaker of your dreams.  Anisa Hassan, the founder of luxury dating agency, Date High Flyers, provides professional matchmaking services for clients ranging from CEOs to high-flying executives in their late 30s to 70s. With clients from across Asia Pacific, including Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, and beyond, Anisa has truly become the go-to for those looking for love in the fast lane. She has successfully paired more than 1000 clients in the last 15 years and her next goal is to get to 1 million marriages worldwide.On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks withAnisa Hassan, Founder, Date High Flyers to find out more.

Singapore shares began the day trading in positive territory as markets abroad logged mixed results.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.5 per cent at 3,880.63 points after 52.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of counters to watch, we have Singapore Exchange given how total securities market turnover value on the local bourse increased 1 per cent year on year to S$20.8 billion in January.  Elsewhere, from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress, to how Alibaba Group Holding’s shares surged as much as 8.6 per cent after a news report said it is working with Apple to roll out artificial intelligence features in China – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Assistant Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.

Gaza ceasefire concerns have grown after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a demand for hostage release. This comes after Hamas accused Israel of violating the agreement, leading Hamas to postpone Saturday’s hostage release “until further notice.” So what are each side saying? And where could the deal go from here? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong gives a breakdown of the key exchanges that happened this week.

What if there was a way to spot the next cryptocurrency that could skyrocket before it even hits the mainstream? In a world where digital assets are reshaping the economy, how do you separate the fleeting trends from the future titans? How do you spot the next big coin? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ornella Hernandez, Presenter, Moniify Playbook, to find out more.