Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Gordon PWC has partnered with Tequila Tromba, a globally renowned brand founded by Marco Cedano, the legendary creator of Don Julio, to offer an exclusive tequila cask investment opportunity. With a fixed 8.5% annual return, investors can purchase blanco tequila casks, age them for three years, and sell them back to Tromba for their prestigious extra-añejo production. As global demand for premium aged tequila continues to soar, this unique investment offers a compelling alternative to traditional assets like stocks or real estate. On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Samuel Gordon, CEO, GORDON PWC, to find out more.

An unprecedented number of multi-cornered fights could feature in the next Singapore general election. At least six group representation constituencies (GRCs) are drawing interest from multiple opposition parties. Checks by ST found that five GRCs might see three-cornered contests between the PAP and two opposition parties. They are Ang Mo Kio, Nee Soon, Pasir Ris-Punggol, Sembawang and Tanjong Pagar. And one constituency – Tampines – could form the backdrop of a four-way showdown.  With various political parties vying for ground, are multi-cornered fights now harder to avoid? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow from the Institute of Policy Studies to find out more. 

Singapore shares dipped at about 2pm today as investors continued to mull earnings from notable names including ST Engineering, CapitaLand Investment, and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. The STI was down 0.08% at 3,904.89 points then with a value turnover of S$1.08 billion in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. The group reported a net profit of 3.6 billion yuan (S$659.3 million) for the second half ended Dec 31, which is 50.5 per cent higher than the corresponding year-ago period.  Elsewhere, from more on the ongoing saga surrounding City Developments Limited, to a solid set of earnings out of AI chip titan Nvidia – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck – how Hong Kong’s main stock index hit above 24,000 points for the first time in three years. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. 

In today's digital age, children are spending more time online than ever before, but with that comes growing concerns about their safety. From privacy issues to online predators, the internet can be a dangerous space for young users. Kieran Donovan, a former lawyer turned cybersecurity entrepreneur and founder of k-ID is setting out to address this very issue. k-ID protects and empowers kids and teens online by enabling games and services to easily create age-appropriate experiences for any user, any age, anywhere in the world. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kieran Donovan, Co-Founder & CEO, k-ID to find out more.

A tussle between father and son for control of property giant City Developments Limited (CDL) was revealed on Feb 26, with executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng publicly criticising his son Sherman, who is CDL’s group chief executive.  The older Kwek said that he has filed court papers to address the “attempted coup” by Mr Sherman Kuek, 49, board members Philip Lee Jee Cheng and Wong Ai Ai as well as a group of directors acting with them to allegedly consolidate control of CDL’s board. What are the legal implications of this ongoing tussle between father and son? What does this family turmoil mean for the future of CDL, and investor confidence?  On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Sumit Agarwal, Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor of Finance at the Business School and a Professor of Economics and Real Estate at the National University of Singapore to find out more. 

If you’re in real estate, especially residential development, you’ll want to hear about Proplens AI. This innovative platform offers two powerful solutions: An AI interface for engaging with your homebuyer leads and an internal AI co-pilot designed to assist your sales and support teams. Proplens AI seamlessly integrates your proprietary project data, along with external datasets and market regulations, to act as an efficient, intelligent team member. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Saranyan Rangarajan, Founder and CEO, Proplens to find out more. 

Bitcoin kicked off the year in rally mode, fueled by optimism about the positive changes the new Trump administration was expected to make for the crypto industry. But that seems to have come to an end.  Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest level since mid-November, as the rally that followed Donald Trump’s election to the White House reverses under the weight of his trade tariffs and a string of industry setbacks. Other cryptocurrencies also fell, with Ether, XRP and Solana down sharply. What’s causing this sell-off? Is this the end of the crypto boom.. And the start of another crypto winter?  On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ornella Hernandez, Presenter, Moniify Playbook to find out more.

Singapore shares were roughly flat at around 2pm today, as investors continue to mull corporate earnings out of the country.  The STI was up 0.19 point then at 3,916.06 points with a value turnover of S$950M in the broader market.    In terms of companies to watch, we have OCBC after the lender today reported a net profit of S$1.69 billion for the fourth quarter ended December, up 4 per cent from S$1.62 billion in the previous corresponding period. Elsewhere, from a tussle for control over property giant City Developments Limited, to DeepSeek reopening access to its core programming interface after nearly a three-week suspension, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.  On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

Manchester United legend and 13-time Premier League winner Ryan Giggs steps into the Sports Minutes hot seat - reflecting on his illustrious career, Sir Alex Ferguson’s enduring legacy, and the frustration of watching rivals Liverpool rise while his beloved Red Devils struggle to reclaim their former glory. But could Ruben Amorim be the man to turn things around at Old Trafford? Tune in to find out! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/even-alex-ferguson-would-struggle-at-manchester-united-now-ryan-giggs Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

The real estate sector saw notable movements as several REITs and property companies reported weaker rental income and lower distributions, signalling a shift in the local market. Also, President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade measures, including tariffs on semiconductors, autos, and pharmaceuticals, are raising concerns about disruptions to global supply chains. His crackdown on Chinese investments, particularly in tech, is also putting pressure on markets, especially in export-heavy Asian economies. On Market View on Money Matters, Alexandra Parada speaks to Carl Ashton, Investment Counselor, Citi Private Bank, to discuss more.