Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Singapore’s premier pro wrestling promotion, Grapplemax, is making history with Causeway Jam—a high-octane showdown featuring top talent from both sides of the border. In this episode, co-founder and CEO Greg Ho shares Grapplemax’s journey, its commitment to accessibility, and how it’s shaping the local wrestling scene. We dive into the inspiration behind Causeway Jam, the rivalries to watch, and what first-time fans can expect. Could this be the beginning of a larger regional wrestling circuit?  Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Another token is making big moves on the blockchain - and that’s the Hype token. it has risen over 600% since its launch. Now unlike other cryptocurrencies, the hype token had a different listing mechanism. The token took a decentralized approach to its listing, which excluded venture capital (VC) firms and early investors. And now, Hyperliquid attempts to reshape the cryptocurrency listing landscape. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Carney Mak, Chief Strategy Officer at Tokenize Xchange, to find out more. 

Despite the fact that solar power is cheaper than fossil fuels, less than 1% of rooftops in Southeast Asia are equipped with solar panels. GetSolar's innovative approach is flipping the script with its Solar-as-a-Service model, offering a zero-upfront-cost solution that makes adopting rooftop solar as easy as flipping a switch. So, whether you're a homeowner or a small property owner in Southeast Asia, GetSolar is making it easier, faster, and more affordable to join the clean energy movement. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Luke Ong, Co-Founder and COO at GetSolar and Bolong Chew is the Co-Founder and CEO of GetSolarto find out more.

During the 2025 Budget statement, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said rapid technological advances particularly in the area of AI will transform workplaces and jobs. That means workers need to be equipped with new skills to remain competitive and relevant. On that note, SkillsFuture remains a cornerstone in our social compact. On top of this, PM Wong has announced more measures on supporting our enterprises in Workforce transformation.  Besides measures introduced to supporting workers throughout life, the measures specific to businesses generally fell within three key areas: technology and innovation, our enterprise ecosystem, as well as infrastructure investments amidst resource constraints.  So how is Budget 2025 giving support to workers in terms of upskilling and life long learning? And how will our growth frontier, our businesses be advanced?  On MONEY MATTER’s Budget 2025 Conversation, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian speak to Terence Ho, Associate Professor at SUSS and Nicholas Fang, Director of Security and Global Affairs at Singapore Institute of International Affairs and Director of Strategic Consultancy Black Dot, to find out more.

Budget 2025 introduces key initiatives to drive Singapore’s green transition, including incentives for electric heavy vehicles, a phased-in road tax for EVs, and major investments in public transport. With $60 billion allocated to expand and renew the rail network and $1 billion to enhance bus services, the goal is for 8 in 10 households to be within a 10-minute walk of a train station. And to support sustainable living, the Climate Friendly Households Programme will provide an additional $100 in Climate Vouchers to help households adopt energy- and water-efficient products. Budget 2025 also focuses on building a more inclusive society, with greater support for caregivers, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. The Home Caregiving Grant will be enhanced to provide better financial assistance, while new and improved schemes are set to benefit at least 80,000 seniors. To empower persons with disabilities, the government is increasing subsidies and expanding eligibility for adult disability services. On MONEY MATTER’s Budget 2025 Conversation, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian speak to Terence Ho, Associate Professor at SUSS and Nicholas Fang, Director of Security and Global Affairs at Singapore Institute of International Affairs and Director of Strategic Consultancy Black Dot, to find out more.

Budget 2025 brings more support for households and businesses. Every Singaporean household will receive S$800 in CDC vouchers, while eligible HDB households get up to S$760 in U-Save rebates. Families will benefit from S$500 LifeSG credits for young children and top-ups for students' education accounts, alongside higher ComCare Assistance and pension support. For businesses, a 50% corporate tax rebate (capped at S$40,000) and increased wage co-funding will provide financial relief. But are these measures enough to tackle Singaporeans' cost-of-living concerns?  On MONEY MATTER’s Budget 2025 Conversation, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian speak to Terence Ho, Associate Professor at SUSS and Nicholas Fang, Nicholas Fang, Director of Security and Global Affairs at Singapore Institute of International Affairs and Director of Strategic Consultancy Black Dot, to find out more.

Budget 2025 introduced the SG60 Package to commemorate Singapore’s 60th year of independence, offering a range of benefits for individuals, families, and businesses. Singaporeans aged 21 and above will receive SG60 Vouchers of up to $800, while a 60% Personal Income Tax Rebate will provide additional financial relief. Parents of babies born in 2025 can look forward to the SG60 Baby Gift, and all Singaporeans aged 18 and above will receive a $100 SG Culture Pass to support local arts and heritage. On MONEY MATTER’s Budget 2025 Conversation, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian speak to Terence Ho, Associate Professor at SUSS and Nicholas Fang, Director of Security and Global Affairs at Singapore Institute of International Affairs and Director of Strategic Consultancy Black Dot, to find out more.

As Singapore prepares for Budget 2025, all eyes are on the government’s plans to tackle cost-of-living concerns, enhance job security, and drive economic growth. With Finance Minister and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong set to deliver his first Budget statement in this role, many are expecting measures that provide both immediate relief and long-term strategies for Singapore’s future. So what will Budget 2025 introduce to support workers and businesses in a changing economy? And how will it address social challenges such as income inequality and rising living costs? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Tan Ern Ser, Adjunct Principal Research Fellow, IPS, National University of Singapore, to find out more.

According to a new study by DBS, Gen Z and millennial retail investors are falling behind their older counterparts in building their financial future. In fact, this age group is allocating just 15% to 17% of their salaries to investments. Why is that? And what can Gen Zs and millennials learn from their older counterparts? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Derek Tan, Head of Regional Property Research, DBS Group Research, to find out more.

Singapore equities began the day in the positive territory, following mixed performance in the US and Europe on Friday. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.3 per cent to 3,889.66 points after 35.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have ComfortDelGro. The land transport operator had said today that it has a “zero-tolerance policy towards any kind of fraud and wrongdoing”.  That’s in response to media publications alleging its indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of scams and fraudulent taxi transactions.  Elsewhere, from Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports charting a surprise decline in January, to how new downloads of DeepSeek were suspended in South Korea – more local and corporate 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.