Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Major changes have been made to Singapore’s electoral map, with just five GRCs and four single-seat wards remaining unchanged from the last election. The total number of constituencies now stands at 33, compared to 31 previously. Additionally, the next parliament will comprise 97 elected Members of Parliament. So what impact will these changes have on GE2025? How will the electoral landscape change? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Singapore Management University, to find out more.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg)  Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested following an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for crimes against humanity over his deadly drug war. Duterte was taken into custody upon landing in Manila on March 11 after attending a campaign event in Hong Kong. His arrest follows a shift in stance by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., whose administration agreed to cooperate with the ICC despite initially rejecting its jurisdiction. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dennis Coronacion, Chair, Department of Political Science, University of Santo Tomas, to share more about the situation.

Singapore shares tumbled in early trade this morning, joining Asia-wide declines as US markets dropped deep into negative territory on fears over tariffs and recession risks. The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 1.5 per cent to 3,839.812 points early on after 71.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have the Singapore Exchange given its plans to list Bitcoin perpetual futures as traditional exchanges push deeper into crypto derivative markets.  Elsewhere, from a sell off in local bank stocks, to how talks between the US and China are reportedly stuck at lower levels – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.

Financial services firm Chocolate Finance on March 10 suspended instant withdrawals, citing high demand. It said on its mobile app that it was experiencing an unusually high volume of withdrawal requests, so users making requests during this period would have to wait between three and 10 days to get back their money. This disruption has raised a number of concerns among customers, particularly regarding the security of their funds, the delays in withdrawals, and the lack of communication surrounding the issue. Can Chocolate Finance rebuild trust after this? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong spekas with Walter de Oude, CEO and Founder, Chocolate Finance as he addresses these concerns.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg)  Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Trust Bank has launched TrustInvest — a new investment product designed to make investing more accessible, transparent, and user-friendly for everyone. It's also partnered with global investment firm aberdeen to offer users a chance to build a diversified portfolio with just a few taps on their phones. So what are the  different funds that users can invest in? And how is TrustInvest a gamechanger in the financial landscape? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Trust Bank’s CEO Mr Dwaipayan Sadhu, to find out more. 

Soul Parking is a leading parking management service provider in Indonesia, revolutionizing urban parking through technology-driven solutions. By integrating vertical parking systems, a cloud-based Operating System, and real-time data analytics, Soul Parking optimizes space utilization, enhances efficiency, and delivers a seamless, cashless parking experience. The company’s innovative approach helps property owners maximize revenue while improving accessibility for drivers in high-density cities. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Kenneth Darmansjah, CEO, Soul Parking, to find out more.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Hongbin Jeong Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Canada has chosen its next prime minister. Mark Carney has won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau. He’s managed the financial crisis, then Brexit and now - he faces Trump’s trade war. He’s vowed to win the trade war against US President Donald Trump. So what can we expect from Canada’s new prime minister? And given his prior experience, is he the right person to be tackling Trump’s trade war? What can he bring to the table? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Antonio Fatás, Professor of Economics at INSEAD, to find out more.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg)  Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Singapore stocks were lower as all eyes remained on escalating trade tensions in the region.  That’s after Beijing’s retaliatory tariffs on certain US farm goods took effect today.  The Straits Times Index was down 0.17% at 3,908.01 points at 12.20pm, with a value turnover of S$526.29M in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Hongkong Land, after the property developer on Friday posted an underlying profit of US$410 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024, down 44 per cent from the level seen a year ago.  Elsewhere, from how Asian markets reacted to China’s retaliatory tariffs on US farm goods, to oil prices declining on the back of concerns over US import tariffs – more international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

The Lion City Sailors take centre stage on this episode of Sports Minutes - and for obvious reasons, after the furore surrounding their ACL Two Quarter-final. With the first leg declared a walkover after Sanfrecce Hiroshima's error of fielding an ineligible player, can the Sailors get the job done to secure a historic spot in the Semis? And, could the return of the legendary Kadir Yahya as Unleash the Roar's Director of Football spark a revival for Singapore's footballing fortunes? Deepanraj Ganesan is in the hot seat to dissect and discuss it all! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/former-lion-kadir-yahaya-returns-as-unleash-the-roars-director-of-football https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/sanfrecce-hiroshima-stripped-of-victory-over-lion-city-sailors-after-fielding-suspended-player https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/can-womens-premier-league-in-spore-take-off-after-losing-title-sponsor-fas-upbeat-but-issues-remain Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Trying to predict what US President Donald Trump is going to do next is a risky business. So given his unpredictability, investors need to recognise that they are headed for a new normal where uncertainty, along with market and portfolio volatility, will become fixtures in the next few years. And this brings out a good case for investing in bonds. What are the opportunities now for the bond market? And why should you consider investing in bonds? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC, to find out more.