Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Sqkii is a gamification marketing company that connects brands with gamers to drive exceptional ROI for brands while delivering engaging rewards to gamers. Born and raised in Singapore, Sqkii specialises in creating viral, game-based campaigns that solve real-world challenges from increasing sales and app downloads to encouraging healthy habits and active lifestyles. Known for bold and playful activations like #HuntTheMouse, Sqkii combines creativity, strategy, and a deep understanding of gamer culture to craft campaigns that are not only effective but genuinely fun. By partnering with brands, Sqkii transforms marketing into an engaging experience that captivates audiences, drives participation, and creates lasting impact. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Kenny Choy, CEO & Co-founder, Sqkii, to find out more.  

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 Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.33B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have SIA Engineering, after the company posted a 13.5 per cent improvement in net profit to S$40.4 million for the second quarter ended September.  Elsewhere, from more on the major sell-off seen in Asia today, to how China said it would extend the suspension of an additional 24 per cent tariff on US goods for one year, keeping a 10 per cent blanket tariff in place, more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.

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. From star signings to behind-the-scenes with Keanu Reeves, Sports Minutes sits down with CEO Dan Towriss to learn about how this team plans to shake up the grid, one lap at a time. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/formula-one/f1s-newbies-cadillac-want-to-hit-the-ground-running-in-2026 Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

The courtroom drama isn’t over for Pritam Singh. The Workers’ Party chief is back in court, appealing his conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee. His defence says crucial evidence was ignored. But how did the appeal play out today, and what could this mean for Singapore’s political landscape? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris Strategies Singapore, for a breakdown of what went down in court. 

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 what can everyday investors learn from it? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Steve Alain Lawrence, CIO of Balfour Capital Group, to find out more.

Bunjang is a South Korean recommerce platform, connecting buyers and sellers to a wide range of secondhand and collectible items. From rare K-pop merchandise and limited-edition fashion to heritage-inspired lifestyle products, Bunjang makes it easy for fans and collectors around the world to discover, buy, and sell authentic Korean goods. With the launch of Global Bunjang, the platform is expanding internationally, bringing curated Korean culture to markets like Singapore and helping global users access hard-to-find treasures in a trusted, secure, and community-driven environment. The platform features a proprietary authenticity verification system, Corelytics, which ensures that collectibles and luxury items are genuine, while curated discovery tools help users find rare or trending items suited to their interests. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dennis Yeum, Corporate Communication Manager, Bunjang, to find out more.  

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 Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$839.39M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have China Aviation Oil, after China’s largest oil refiner, Sinopec, is said to be in discussions to take over the nation’s dominant distributor of jet fuel.  The tie-up talks between Sinopec and China National Aviation Fuel were initiated by Beijing. China National Aviation Fuel balances domestic supplies by importing or exporting cargoes through trading arms including China Aviation Oil, of which it owns 51 per cent.  Elsewhere, from how Australia’s central bank held its key interest rate steady in a widely anticipated decision, to how South Korea will triple spending on artificial intelligence and make its biggest defence budget increase in six years, more international headlines remain in focus. Plus – how ChatGPT-maker OpenAI signed a US$38 billion deal with Amazon’s AWS cloud computing arm.   On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.

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 fake promises. Now, Singapore’s top universities, NUS and NTU, are warning prospective applicants to beware of these fraudulent schemes that claim to secure fast-track entry into their postgraduate programmes. So what’s really going on behind these 'guaranteed' offers, and how are universities here fighting back? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Eugene Tan, Professor of law at Singapore Management University, to find out more.

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 year. So, what’s behind this optimism, and what does it mean for investors? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Priyanka Sachdeva, Senior Market Analyst, Phillip Nova, to find out more.

EYO Singapore is a food-tech company dedicated to redefining nutrition with clean, allergy-friendly solutions. Founded by Sho Chen, who was inspired by his personal health journey, EYO develops innovative nutritional drinks designed to be hypoallergenic, gut-friendly, diabetic-friendly, vegan, and halal-certified. Its flagship product, EYO 1, is a convenient powdered drink made with pea protein and allulose, delivering essential nutrients, fibre, and satiety in seconds. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Sho Chen, Founder of EYO Singapore, to find out more.