Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Forrest Li has officially thrown his hat into the ring in the contest for Singapore football’s top post - as the Football Association of Singapore confirmed that the election to decide the leaders of Singapore football will be held on 28 April 2025. So what next on the timeline to the extraordinary congress? And who could be in the running alongside Li? Deepanraj Ganesan weighs in on this - as well as the National Team's upcoming games, and the Singapore Cup fixtures gone by. READ MORE:  https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/billionaire-forrest-li-confirms-bid-to-become-singapore-football-chief https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/football-association-of-singapore-elections-to-be-held-on-april-28 Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Punggol is new, vibrant, and also poised to be the battleground of a fierce political contest in this year’s General Election.  For years, Punggol has held the title of the nation’s youngest town, with more than half of its over 120,000 voters estimated to be between the ages of 21 and 45. As a result, the newly formed Punggol GRC was formed by dividing the previous Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, pulling in estates from Punggol, combining with Punggol West SMC. With neighboring Sengkang GRC falling to the Workers' Party in the last election and the WP maintaining an active presence in parts of Punggol over the past year, a face-off with the ruling People’s Action Party seems almost certain. How will this contest unfold? Will there be a fierce rivalry between PAP-WP in Singapore’s youngest GRC in GE2025? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Mustafa Izzuddin,Senior International Affairs Analyst with Solaris Strategies Singapore to find out more.  Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg) and Hongbin Jeong  Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Singapore shares inched higher earlier today after data showed the country’s non-oil domestic exports reversed January’s contraction to grow 7.6% in February.  The Straits Times Index moved 0.57% higher to 3,857.83 points at about 2.22pm, with a value turnover of S$732.91M in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel, after the company said today that its wholly owned Kepland Investama is in a dispute over ownership rights for land plots in Jakarta.  Elsewhere, from China’s “special action plan” to boost consumption and how global CEOs are reportedly set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, more international headlines remain in focus. Also on deck –  how the US retail operator of Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy for the second time.   On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

The backbone of the US economy is flashing stagflation warnings. That’s as uncertainty spikes on tariffs and layoffs. In fact, while we see a sticky, slow-burn ‘Trump-Re-flation’, we could see an upcoming ‘Trump Stagflation’. So how should investors prepare for a stagflation? Should investors readjust their portfolios? What asset classes may strive during this economic landscape? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Laurent Lequeu, Independent Financial consultant and Writer of The Macro Butler Newsletter, to find out more.

Newcastle end their 70-year wait for silverware - clinching the English League Cup at the expense of Liverpool, beating them 2-1 at Wembley. And on Sports Minutes, we check in with two jubilant Geordies - Sazali Abdul Aziz & Terrence Ong - and lifelong Liverpool fan - Deborah Rowe - to find out what it means for both camps. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Home renovations are often seen as an exciting journey, but for many homeowners in Singapore, it can quickly turn into a source of stress and frustration. HomeMatch, co- founded by Mervin Foo has a solution that’s changing the renovation game. Their groundbreaking platform aims to make the renovation process smarter, safer, and more transparent for homeowners across Singapore. How exactly is HomeMatch providing a safer, and more efficient path to turning dream homes into reality? On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Mervin Foo, Co-Founder, HomeMatch to find out.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg) and Hongbin Jeong  Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Once a budget-friendly and eco-conscious way to shop, thrifting is now a booming industry. Has second-hand shopping remained a sustainable and affordable alternative, or has social media, resellers, and rising prices turned it into just another overpriced trend? On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Marcus Ng, Fashion Model and Eden Tay, Co-Founder of Vintagewknd to find out whether thrifting is still affordable or overpriced now.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and edited by: Nazirul Asrar Feel free to reach out to me via email (nazirulasrar@sph.com.sg), for collaborations and radio interviews!

Earnings season has flown by, but as it kicked off, it’s been reported that the Finance & Insurance sector was the second fastest-growing industry in Singapore in 2024, following Accommodation. In fact, our trio of banks DBS, OCBC, and UOB are set to distribute a combined S$13.7 billion in dividends for FY24. But other than these large caps, a number of other stocks related to Finance also saw tremendous growth.  On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Geoff Howie, Market Strategist, SGX to shed some light on some of our SGX-listed small caps.

Singapore shares were lower today with global trade tensions remaining on the top of minds of investors. The Straits Times Index dipped 0.11% to 3,833.44 points at about 2.18pm with a value turnover of S$754.39M.  In terms of counters to watch today, we have Sembcorp Industries. That’s after a deal inked by one of Sembcorp Industries’ subsidiaries to import natural gas from Indonesia has fallen through after regulatory approval was not obtained. Elsewhere, from US President Donald Trump threatening to slap a 200% tariff on wine and other alcohol imports from Europe, to Foxconn’s latest earnings, more international headlines 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.

Transcelestial is a Singapore-based technology company focused on improving global internet connectivity through wireless laser communication. By replacing traditional fiber optics with laser links, Transcelestial provides a faster, more cost-effective way to transmit data, making reliable internet access more accessible in both urban and remote areas. Its flagship product, CENTAURI, a compact device, enables high-speed data transmission between buildings, cell towers, and other infrastructure—offering fiber-like speeds without the need for extensive cable installations. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rohit Jha, CEO and Co-Founder, Transcelestial, 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!