Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

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 2.36pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$968.93M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Jardine Matheson, after the London-listed conglomerate said in a bourse filing today that it intends to repurchase up to US$250 million worth of shares under a proposed share buyback scheme.  Elsewhere, from how shares of supermarket operator Sheng Siong hit an all-time high, to how business surveys showed Asia’s big manufacturing hubs struggling to fire up in October, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – from fried chicken stocks to big technology players – all about the impact of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to South Korea. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

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 back on the scoresheet, he joins Sports Minutes to share lessons on resilience, mindset and rediscovering the joy of football. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Big changes are coming to Singapore’s digital media scene. The New Paper known for its bold headlines and punchy stories is officially merging with citizen journalism platform STOMP. The result: a refreshed STOMP website that promises to blend the best of both worlds — sharp reporting and real, everyday voices. The revamp aims to draw in a younger generation of readers with a more dynamic look, faster site, and interactive features like polls and bite-sized explainers — all while keeping the spirit of community storytelling alive. So what can readers expect from this new chapter? How will it look, feel, and sound different? And what does “Real. Vocal. Impactful.” — the site’s new tagline — really mean in practice? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Joy Fang, Editor, Stomp, to find out more.

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 temporary pause? A new Morningstar report suggests it’s cyclical, not structural, and for savvy investors, that could mean opportunity. The big questions: how to reignite Chinese demand, appeal to younger shoppers, and spot the best investment plays in luxury right now. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jelena Sokolova, Senior Equity Analyst, Morningstar, to find out more.

Singaporeans are spending more on dental implants than ever before, and the market is booming. But most clinics still treat patients like numbers, offering quick fixes instead of long-term solutions. Tooth loss is rarely just about poor brushing habits. It’s a slow grind of lifestyle choices, delayed treatments and habits no one talks about. One clinic saw that gap.  On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Amanda Koh, Co-Founder and Clinical Director at toofus Dental, to find out more. 

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 Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$664.51M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial, after the firm said yesterday that the Singapore Exchange greenlighted its proposed listing of YZJ Maritime Development and granted it a conditional eligibility-to-list. Elsewhere, from how China’s factory activity shrank for a seventh month in October, to how Disney’s networks went dark on Google’s pay-TV platform YouTube TV after negotiations to reach a licensing deal failed, more international and corporate headlines remained 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.

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 Narayan tell Sports Minutes why the home tournament isn’t just a warm-up, it’s their stage to shine and a chance to gain winning momentum. Event information and tickets: https://ticketmaster.sg/activity/detail/25sg_nationscup Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

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… or just a healthy correction in a long-term bull run? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Joshua Rotbart, Founder and Managing Partner, J. Rotbart & Co., to find out more.

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. But could something like this ever work in Singapore? And what would happen if online credibility suddenly became a matter of law? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Keith Yap, Founder of Front Row Podcast, to find out more. 

Imagine spending countless of hours at work stuck in endless approvals, chasing receipts and filling spreadsheets. What if AI could fix that? Genta AI Solutions is a company building custom AI Agents that plug straight into the tools companies already use, from Excel to SAP, to cut manual work, and free employees to focus on what actually matters. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Komy, Founder of Genta AI Solutions, to find out more.