Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

AI is changing the way Singaporeans invest, from picking stocks to managing portfolios. But with the Monetary Authority of Singapore rolling out new guidelines, using AI responsibly is more important than ever. How can retail investors tap into these tools without falling into common pitfalls? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Chua Inn Chong, Financial Services Manager at PhillipCapital,to find out more.

Singapore stocks are quietly making history, but are we about to test how solid that rally really is? The Straits Times Index has just pushed past the 4,700 mark, hitting a fresh all-time high even as geopolitical risks refuse to go away. At the same time, consumer stocks here are getting a second wind as costs cool, while halfway across the world, a brewing AI showdown, sparked by China’s Zhipu AI heading for an IPO, could ignite a global price war that shakes tech markets everywhere. So is this the calm confidence of a mature market… or the last leg before volatility kicks back in? On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital, for more details.

Two clubs. One trophy. And plenty of history. As Lion City Sailors and BG Tampines prepare to meet in a repeat Singapore Cup Final, Sports Minutes hosts a pre-match face-off featuring Bailey Wright and Trent Buhagiar. From dressing-room beliefs to changing managers, new signings and old rivalries, the pair lift the lid on what really goes into preparing for the season’s first showpiece event. Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hT3-OuMzLUU?si=RUPXapKWSLjtzwao Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

After a red-hot start to 2026, Asian markets may finally be pausing for breath. Stocks across the region are heading for their first daily dip of the year, even after a powerful rally fuelled by AI optimism and bets on Fed rate cuts. But while the wider region cools, Singapore’s market is still flashing strength, with the STI coming off a stellar 2025 and fresh optimism it could climb to 5,000. So is this just a momentary market breather… or a signal for investors to rethink where the real opportunities lie in 2026? On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to Kenneth Goh, Director, Private Wealth Management, UOB Kay Hian, to find out more.

Your next phone, laptop, or gaming rig could cost a lot more, and it’s not just inflation. Memory chips, the tiny components that make your devices run fast, are suddenly in short supply, and prices are soaring. From iPhone upgrades to high-end gaming PCs, Singaporeans are starting to feel the pinch. Why is this happening, and how long will it last? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Associate Professor Goh Puay Guan, Analytics and Operations Department, National University of Singapore’s Business School, to find out more.

Markets didn’t panic. Stocks didn’t plunge. Oil barely budged. And yet, the US just carried out a military operation in Venezuela, removing a long-standing leader in a country sitting on the world’s largest oil reserves. So why the calm? Is this a geopolitical shock that investors are choosing to ignore, or one they don’t yet understand? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alicia García Herrero, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis,to find out more.

From bug funerals in Japan to workplace ghosting laws in Canada, and a post-holiday reset led by women in Ireland, on What's Trending today, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada start with a bizarre-but-thought-provoking story out of Japan, where an insecticide company has held memorial services for the bugs it’s killed for over 40 years. Then, we zoom into the job hunt, where Ontario has cracked down on employer ghosting, legally forcing companies to respond to interviewees. And finally, we lighten things up with Nollaig na mBan, or Women’s Christmas, an Irish tradition gaining global traction that encourages women to rest, recharge and reclaim some calm after the festive chaos. 

It is a Special, “On the Go” episode of Under The Radar with Money Matters’ Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian, who’s roughly about 14,300 km away from Singapore in the US city of Las Vegas attending CES 2026. 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. The event is expected to host some 140,000 attendees from the 6th to the 9th of January 2026. In this episode, Tian Tian provides a first look into how AI is transforming business, technology and everyday life, as well as the innovations to watch at CES 2026.  She was also part of the media team invited to Lenovo Tech World @ CES, where she spoke with Amar Babu, President of Asia Pacific of Lenovo, on the key themes for Tech World 2026. Tian Tian will be back with more details in a radio Special, LIVE from Las Vegas on tomorrow’s Breakfast Show with Ryan, Emaad and Audrey so stay tuned!

As Singapore football enters a new era, local coaches are finally being trusted with bigger responsibilities. Jaswinder Singh, assistant coach at Albirex Jurong, joins Sports Minutes to discuss his coaching journey, the grind behind earning the AFC Pro Licence, and the realities of carving a career around the beautiful game.  Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

2025 rewarded investors who stayed the course, powered by AI, solid earnings, and big spending. But as we step into 2026, the landscape feels more fragile. Valuations are stretched, traditional hedges are moving in sync, and a sudden geopolitical shock out of Venezuela has reminded markets how quickly the rules can change. So is this still the same cycle or a turning point?  On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist, HSBC Global Private Banking and Premier Wealth, to unpack HSBC’s Think Future 2026 outlook to find where the risks are building, and how investors should rethink portfolios for the year ahead.