Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Qritive is building Artificial Intelligence assistive tools to help pathologists diagnose cancer faster, cheaper and with a higher accuracy. They analyses both microscopy images and electronic medical records to suggest potential diagnosis. Its solution can help hospitals to improve cancer diagnosis efficiency, improve patient satisfaction and reduce healthcare cost. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Bruno Occhipinti, CEO, Qritive, to share more.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

From making 186 deliveries on day one to about 17 million today.  That’s a reflection of the growth of logistics giant FedEx through the years since it was first founded half a century ago in 1971.  At that point in time, FedEx was known as the Federal Express Corporation, with the word “federal” suggesting an interest in nationwide economic activity in the US.  Fun fact – it was meant to resonate with the US Federal Reserve Bank, which is a potential customer for the logistics player.  You might have recalled us talking to FedEx over a year ago on the show, and today we’re going to get an update as to how things are going for them right now.  Financially, the firm had in December 2024 reported second quarter earnings per share of US$4.05 in line with expectations. Revenue though, came in at US$22 billion for the quarter, slightly lower than the US$22.17 billion expected.  The firm’s CEO Raj Subramaniam said the results come despite several headwinds, including continued weak US domestic demand and the expiration of its US Postal Service contract. He said the showing demonstrates that the firm’s efforts to transform its operations have been working. But what were the key drivers of growth bolstering the numbers, and how far did Asia Pacific contribute to the firm’s top line numbers?  Speaking of Asia Pacific, the firm also said in 2024 that it will consolidate some Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa functions in Singapore to connect all of its operations in the region with greater speed and agility. But what should we know about the move? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Kawal Preet, President, Asia Pacific at FedEx.

The Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC), the committee that determines Singapore’s electoral boundaries, has been formed. This now kicks off the official countdown to GE2025, which must be held by November.   In the past four elections, the time between the committee’s formation and Polling Day has ranged from four to 11 months. This means that voters could go to the polls in May, or even earlier if the committee is able to complete its work in time. So how does this timeline affect political strategies for various parties? What’s next leading up to the next general elections?  On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks withEugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Singapore Management University to find out more. 

In this day and age, technology is woven into nearly every aspect of daily life, from online learning to digital entertainment and social media. While technology offers countless benefits, it also brings challenges that we need to navigate carefully. In a move to promote children’s health in the digital age, the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Social and Family Development have launched the Grow Well SG initiative. Grow Well SG is a new national health promotion strategy aimed at improving the well-being of children and addressing rising concerns over digital exposure and unhealthy habits. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State for Home Affairs and Social and Family Development and Member of Parliament for Punggol West SMC to find out more. 

Space is approaching a new frontier.  The space economy is expected to be worth $1.8 trillion by 2035 as satellite and rocket-enabled technologies become increasingly prevalent, according to a new report. So why should you consider this space?  How exactly can you invest in space?   On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ornella Hernandez, Presenter, Moniify Playbook, to find out.

Singapore shares started trading in positive territory this morning, tracking overnight gains in global markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.2 per cent higher at 3,804.19 points after 36.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch today, we have Mapletree Logistics Trust, after its distribution per unit (DPU) fell 11.1 per cent year on year to some 2 Singapore cents for its third quarter ended December. Elsewhere, from how SoftBank soared more than nine per cent after US President Donald Trump said it was included in a new US$500-billion venture to build infrastructure for AI in the US, to how gold prices climbed to a fresh 11-week high – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Tareck Horchani, Head of Dealing Maybank Securities Singapore.

In the world of advanced technologies driving a greener, more sustainable future, few innovations have sparked as much excitement as hydrogen fuel cells. These groundbreaking energy sources have the potential to transform transportation and fundamentally alter our approach to power generation. At the forefront of this shift is Spectronik, an innovative company co-founded by our next guest. Specktronik is pushing the limits of hydrogen fuel cell technology and leading its integration into a wide range of industries - from drones to urban mobility. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Jogjaman Jap, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Spectronik to find out more.

The ultra-rich today are being measured by new standards, with some financial commentators now suggesting $100 million is the new yardstick for anyone who wants to keep their head held high at private equity parties. So what are they doing to grow their wealth? What investments are they looking for? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Lionel Lee, Money Expert, The Better Foundation, to find out more.

Donald Trump pronounced the start of a "golden age" in the United States after taking the oath for a historic second term as president on Monday, using his inaugural speech to lash out at what he described as a "broken" society that he would rescue. Can Mr Trump deliver on his promised 'Golden Age of America'? What can we take away from Trump’s inauguration?  On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore for a deeper analysis.

Singapore shares began the day trading in the negative territory, as markets abroad finished mostly flat after US President Donald Trump’s second inauguration.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) dipped 0.3 per cent to 3,796.55 points 23.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Sembcorp Industries after its wholly owned subsidiary and PT PLN Nusantara Renewables yesterday launched a utility-scale integrated solar and energy storage project in Indonesia’s new capital.  Elsewhere, from more on global investors’ reaction to US President Donald Trump’s first day in office, to the impact of a quake in Taiwan on semiconductor factories located on the island - more international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.