Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong
About
Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world. From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality. Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home. And she closes the day with a song that says it all.
APR 1, 2026
01/04/26 - What's Trending: An empty Hari Raya green packet shock & plants that judge your life?On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the most viral stories circulating online.
First, a five-year-old opens her green packet on Hari Raya… only to find no money inside the envelope, just a note that says ‘Better Luck Next Time’. Is this a heartless prank, life lesson, or just plain awkward?
Then, they pivot to something a little greener, literally. A new study shows more people are venting to their houseplants, and some claim their leafy friends even respond. From wilting ferns to a Monstera that ‘talks back’, they explore this trend and the upcoming AI plant translator that promises to turn your plants into your personal life coaches.
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APR 1, 2026
01/04/26 - Market View: Does OCBC’s break above $22 signal more upside for Singapore banks?Stocks staged a powerful rebound overnight as fresh geopolitical optimism lifted global sentiment. In the US, markets surged on reports suggesting a de-escalation in the Iran conflict, with investors hopeful that an end to hostilities could be within reach.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,125 points, or 2.5%, to close at 46,341. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 climbed 2.9% to 6,528, and the Nasdaq Composite rallied 3.8% to finish at 21,591, marking the strongest session for all three major indices since May last year.
The positive momentum carried into Asia, where markets broadly closed higher, with Singapore also ending firmly in the green.
On Market View, Sean Cheong speaks to Dan Chang, a trading representative from PhillipCapital, to break down the latest market movements.
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APR 1, 2026
01/04/26 - Sports Minutes: Forrest Li’s SEA pledges $50 million to Singapore football as the Lions clinch a homecoming winFinance, football and fireworks - the Lion's homecoming match in celebration of securing qualification to the 2027 Asian Cup had it all. From 3 points to seal an unbeaten group stage campaign, to 30,000 fans in attendance...Plus a landmark $50 million boost to Singapore’s football ecosystem from Forrest Li’s Sea Limited. Sports Minutes has the details! Sports Minutes with Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, has the details.
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/tech-company-sea-donates-50-million-to-support-spore-football-development
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MAR 31, 2026
31/03/26 - The Big Story: Medical cost inflation to hit record high - Will healthcare become less affordable in Singapore?Healthcare in Singapore is getting more expensive, and fast. The latest WTW Global Medical Trends Report predicts medical costs could jump 16.9% in 2026, up from 15.5% last year and just over 12% in 2024, putting Singapore at the top of the Asia-Pacific chart.
At the same time, new insurance rules coming into effect this April mean patients may have to pay more out of pocket before coverage kicks in, even as premiums for some plans dip.
What’s behind these rising costs? Is healthcare becoming less affordable for everyday Singaporeans?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Akshar Saxena, Assistant Professor of Economics at Nanyang Technological University, to find out more.
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MAR 31, 2026
31/03/26 - Wealth Tracker: With 47% of supply in the red, is a Bitcoin drop toward US$50,000 next?Nearly half of Bitcoin’s supply is now underwater, long-term holders are selling at multi-year losses, and market stress indicators are flashing red.
Yet prices remain relatively stable, creating a growing disconnect between sentiment and price action.
With investors increasingly hedging for downside risk and some calling for a move back to US$50,000, the question is whether this is a warning sign of deeper weakness or a setup for the next rally.
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Zann Kwan, Managing Partner & CIO, Revo Digital Family Office, on whether this divergence between price and positioning can hold, how investors are managing downside risk, and what would trigger a deeper sell-off from here.
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MAR 31, 2026
31/03/26 - What’s Trending: Why would someone steal 413,000 KitKat bars? Also, would you send your dog to school for $2,200?On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into the rising trend of pet luxury, as a woman in Shanghai spends around S$2,200 a month to send her dog to “kindergarten” with complete with training, social activities and even a school bus.Then, they unpack a bizarre heist in Europe involving over 413,000 stolen KitKat bars, exploring how such a massive shipment could vanish and what happens when crime turns into a logistical challenge.
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MAR 31, 2026
31/03/26 - Market View: Is the Fed targeting the right indicators by prioritising jobs over inflation pressures?Global sentiment saw some improvement as US futures turned positive, following reassuring comments from Donald Trump and Jerome Powell.
Volatility remains a key theme, with the CBOE Volatility Index climbing above 30 and rising sharply this month. The move signals elevated fear and rapid risk repricing, raising questions on whether this spike is temporary or the start of more sustained market stress.
On oil, talk of prices potentially reaching $200, while not a base case, highlights the risks ahead. Such a scenario would likely push inflation higher, pressure growth, and add further volatility across global markets.
On Market View, Sean Cheong speaks to David Chow of Azure Capital to break down the latest market movements.
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MAR 30, 2026
30/03/26 - The Big Story: Is this just about oil? Why Trump wants to seize control of Iran’s Kharg IslandDonald Trump is pushing a controversial idea which is taking control of Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s most critical oil export hub, as tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran continue to escalate.
In the midst of this, Pakistan has stepped forward, offering to host “meaningful talks” between Washington and Tehran, a diplomatic opening that comes even as the threat of further escalation looms.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Associate Professor Jessica Genauer, Academic Director of the Public Policy Institute at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), on why Kharg Island is central to Iran’s oil exports, whether the US could realistically seize and hold it, and how such a move could impact Iran’s war effort and global oil prices.
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MAR 30, 2026
30/03/26 - Wealth Tracker: How should investors allocate to art as banks expand advisory and lending?Bank of America’s move into art consulting signals a broader shift toward treating art as a financeable, allocatable asset within wealth portfolios.
With banks like JPMorgan, UBS, and Citi scaling similar capabilities, art is becoming more embedded in discussions around liquidity, risk, and returns.
On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Grace Lau, Founder and CEO of ArtWise, to break down how institutional involvement is reshaping art as an asset class and what that means for returns, risk, and allocation.
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MAR 30, 2026
30/03/26 - What’s Trending: Have you heard of the "office air" theory? Also, AI can be your next travel hack!On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into how a US man in Japan used AI to solve a late-night hotel aircon problem, before unpacking the viral “office air theory” that claims your workplace can leave you looking tired and drained within hours.
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