Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on April 4, 2025, after the Constitutional Court upheld the decision to remove him from office. This unprecedented ruling has set in motion a process for South Korea to hold a snap presidential election within 60 days, likely by June 3, 2025. The impeachment and upcoming election have sparked widespread debate about the future of the nation’s political landscape, governance, and its role on the international stage. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Yongwook Ryu, Assistant Professor of International Politics, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, to find out more.

Singapore stocks sold off as Asian markets tumbled this morning, following US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement last Wednesday. The Straits Times Index plunged by 8.5 percent, falling below 3,500 points. This marked the largest intraday decline since the STI crashed 9 percent during the global financial crisis in 2008. Meanwhile, Singapore REITs recorded net institutional inflows in March, rising 1.4% this year. How would the tariff shock unfold in the year ahead? What should investors do? And are Singapore REITs truly a defensive asset class in this uncertain environment? On Market View, Willie Keng speaks with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor to find out more. 

European equity markets have had a strong start to the year, outperforming their peers on the other side of the Atlantic. Even after the rally, some analysts expect European equities to rise as much as 6% in the next 12 months. But with a global market rout after Trump’s tariff announcement, has that sentiment changed? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Bill Papadakis, Senior Macro Strategist at Lombard Odier, to find out more.

From leading Tanjong Pagar to stepping up with Lion City Sailors and earning his first Singapore caps, Akram Azman’s 2025 has been nothing short of remarkable. And on Sports Minutes, he reflects on the whirlwind start to the year - joining a title-chasing squad, adjusting to continental football, and making his mark on the national stage.  Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Flex Studio is Asia’s premier Classical Pilates destination, offering a holistic and authentic approach to movement and wellness.  Unlike many contemporary studios that adapt or modify Pilates, Flex Studio stays true to the original teachings of Joseph Pilates, ensuring that clients experience the method as it was designed - effective, structured, and transformative. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Heather Thomas, Founder, FLEX Studio, to find out more.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Nadiah Koh Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

With gym memberships, YouTube workouts, and fitness apps more accessible than ever, some argue that personal trainers are unnecessary.  But others insist that expert guidance, structure, and accountability are the keys to long-term fitness success. So, what’s the truth? Are personal trainers an essential investment in health, or just an expensive luxury? On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Davin Choo, from Davin Choo Fitness and Cheng Wee, Co-Founder of Caliversity, as they discuss whether a personal trainer is needed to stay fit in Singapore.

Singapore equities began in negative territory today, following the slump in all three major Wall Street indices and European shares overnight. The Straits Times Index (STI) fell nearly 1.5 per cent in early trade to 3,882.24 points after 163.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch today, we have Far East Orchard. The developer announced yesterday that it would be acquiring a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) site in Manchester in the UK for £10.9 million (S$19.2 million).  Elsewhere, from a heavy sell-off on Wall Street overnight on US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcements, to movements in share prices of global automakers after Trump’s auto tariffs kicked in, more international developments 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.

The new US administration has started a global trade war that will reduce US and world growth, push up US inflation and delay Federal Reserve rate cuts. That’s according to Fitch Ratings.  But what does this mean for the APAC region and their economy? Which APAC markets stand to suffer more, if the trade war drags on? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alex Muscatelli, Director in the Economics Team at Fitch Ratings, to find out more. 

​In Financial Year 2026, the Singapore Government will allocate nearly $7 billion towards marriage and parenthood initiatives, marking a significant increase from over $4 billion in 2020. This substantial investment underscores the nation's commitment to supporting families amidst evolving social norms and declining fertility rates.​

Lingosnap is a visual-based language learning app that transforms the way users acquire new languages by leveraging generative AI technology.  The app addresses the challenge of traditional, passive language learning methods by offering an interactive solution: users can take photos of objects and landmarks to learn practical words, phrases, and sentences on the go.  On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Francis, CTO, Lalia Private Limited, to find out 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!