Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

The CES is arguably one of the most powerful tech events in the world featuring speakers like Jensen Huang, CEO of AI chip darling Nvidia, Lisa Su, CEO of AMD and Yuanqing Yang, CEO of the world’s biggest PC maker Lenovo. Happening alongside the CES was Lenovo Tech World @ CES, or Lenovo’s annual global innovation affair taking place at the Las Vegas Sphere.  Money Matter’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian was part of the media team invited to the PC maker’s 11th Tech World, which featured conversations from its key executives, as well as a series of product launches and showcases.  In this three-part, “On the Go” Special series of “Under the Radar”, Tian Tian dived into the key announcements at CES and Lenovo Tech World 2026. She also sat down with Lenovo’s top executives to find out how the firm is harnessing the power of AI. 

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada peek inside UOB’s safe deposit boxes, discovering treasures that range from gold bars to umbilical cords, because sometimes the most valuable things aren’t for sale. Then, we travel to Malaysia, where burned-out Gen Zers are “retiring” in their twenties, embracing the art of doing absolutely nothing for a month. And back home, Tiong Bahru residents are living a real-life alarm clock nightmare, with blaring sirens disturbing sleep and sanity alike.

AI headlines are set to dominate 2026, but with sky-high valuations and markets that have outpaced economic reality, investors are asking: where are the real opportunities, and how can you protect your portfolio from potential shocks? To find out more, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Angelina Lai, Chief Investment Officer, Asia and Middle East, St. James’s Place,on Wealth Tracker.

Singapore shares dipped today, tracking movements in most Asian markets. The Straits Times Index was down 0.21% at 4,802.25 points at 11.58am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$573.84M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have UOB, after the bank priced S$850 million in perpetual capital securities at 3 per cent under the bank’s US$30 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme.  Elsewhere, from how South Korea’s central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged in a widely expected move, to how Alibaba Group Holding plans to link its flagship online shopping and travel services to its artificial intelligence app, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus.  Also on deck, how US President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on certain AI chips. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital.

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh has been formally removed as Leader of the Opposition, following Parliament’s vote declaring him unsuitable to continue in the role and his conviction for lying to the Committee of Privileges. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has since invited the Workers’ Party to nominate another MP to take over the position.  So what happens next? How quickly will the Workers’ Party move to put forward a new name, and who might be in the running? And what does this moment mean for the balance of power and parliamentary dynamics in Singapore? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Nydia Ngiow, Managing Director, BowerGroupAsia, to find out more.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada dive into the trending stories of today from a viral Chinese app that asks “Are You Dead?” to a wildly expressive toy-filled BTO flat and Mattel’s first-ever autistic Barbie. We explore why millions are paying for a daily “I’m alive” check-in amid growing loneliness, how a Singapore couple’s maximalist home is sparking debate over self-expression versus overstimulation, and whether an autistic Barbie represents meaningful inclusion or clever marketing.

We’re following Parliament live, where an unprecedented and highly charged debate is unfolding over the future of Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh. Minister Indranee Rajah has tabled a motion questioning whether the Workers’ Party chief remains fit to continue in the role, setting the stage for one of the most consequential parliamentary debates in recent years. The debate comes in the wake of Mr Singh’s conviction for lying to the Committee of Privileges about the advice he gave former WP MP Raeesah Khan, who had earlier admitted to concealing an untruth in Parliament. What are the key exchanges from the House? How far could this motion go in shaping the final outcome? Could Pritam Singh lose his position as Leader of the Opposition? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow from the Institute of Policy Studies, National University of Singapore, to find out more.

Gold is climbing fast, nearing multi-year highs. Why? The US has just taken dramatic action in Venezuela, markets are jittery, and investors are racing for safe havens. But is this rally all about geopolitics, or is something bigger at play? To find out how you can invest like a viking, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Richard Wang, Country Manager (Singapore), J. Rotbart & Co.,on Wealth Tracker.

Singapore shares dipped today despite regional markets registering gains. The Straits Times Index was down 0.14% at 4,800.26 points at 2.16pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$796.06M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Centurion after the property manager said yesterday that the development and divestment of Epiisod Macquarie Park under a forward purchase agreement have taken place.  Elsewhere, from how China’s trade surplus climbed to US$1.2 trillion in 2025, to what is at stake in the US Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, more economic and international headlines remained in focus.   On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.

As Singapore prepares for its first-ever wheelchair rugby appearance at the ASEAN Para Games, Sports Minutes sits down with the leaders who made it possible. From limited resources to growing belief, this candid conversation reveals the challenges of building a para-sport ecosystem, the pride of finally flying the flag, and what support could mean for the next generation. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg