Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

In the world of advanced technologies driving a greener, more sustainable future, few innovations have sparked as much excitement as hydrogen fuel cells. These groundbreaking energy sources have the potential to transform transportation and fundamentally alter our approach to power generation. At the forefront of this shift is Spectronik, an innovative company co-founded by our next guest. Specktronik is pushing the limits of hydrogen fuel cell technology and leading its integration into a wide range of industries - from drones to urban mobility. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Jogjaman Jap, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Spectronik to find out more.

The ultra-rich today are being measured by new standards, with some financial commentators now suggesting $100 million is the new yardstick for anyone who wants to keep their head held high at private equity parties. So what are they doing to grow their wealth? What investments are they looking for? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Lionel Lee, Money Expert, The Better Foundation, to find out more.

Donald Trump pronounced the start of a "golden age" in the United States after taking the oath for a historic second term as president on Monday, using his inaugural speech to lash out at what he described as a "broken" society that he would rescue. Can Mr Trump deliver on his promised 'Golden Age of America'? What can we take away from Trump’s inauguration?  On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore for a deeper analysis.

Singapore shares began the day trading in the negative territory, as markets abroad finished mostly flat after US President Donald Trump’s second inauguration.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) dipped 0.3 per cent to 3,796.55 points 23.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Sembcorp Industries after its wholly owned subsidiary and PT PLN Nusantara Renewables yesterday launched a utility-scale integrated solar and energy storage project in Indonesia’s new capital.  Elsewhere, from more on global investors’ reaction to US President Donald Trump’s first day in office, to the impact of a quake in Taiwan on semiconductor factories located on the island - more international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.

Zora Health is Asia’s leading fertility, reproductive, and family health platform, dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace life with options and without limitations. Founded by Anna Vanessa Haotanto, Zora Health was born out of a deeply personal journey that resonated with thousands - breaking taboos around fertility, egg-freezing, and family planning in modern society. Its comprehensive ecosystem combines cutting-edge digital tools, clinical expertise, and lifestyle resources to support every stage of life, from family planning and hormonal health to parenting and menopause. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Anna Vanessa Haotanto, CEO, Zora Health to share 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!

Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into an Italian pharmaceutical firm with over 135 years of history.  Founded in 1886 in Naples under the name of Farmacia Internazionale, our guest for today is from Menarini Group, a leading pharmaceutical and diagnostics company with a presence in over 140 countries.  The firm prides itself as a leading provider of important healthcare brands, with its 18 manufacturing plants producing over 609 million packets of products a year.  To this end, Menarini said it operates across the entire commercial value chain, from clinical development, regulatory approval and product launch to lifecycle management with a diverse portfolio of proprietary and partnered brands in key therapeutic fields.  That includes Consumer Health, Dermatology, Allergy or Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Cardio-metabolic, Anti-infectives, Oncology or Specialty Care and more. All in, Menarini reported consolidated turnover of 4.375 billion euros in 2023, with international markets contributing 79% to the numbers. But how much of this is contributed by demand from the Asia-Pacific region?  Meanwhile, Menarini is also seeing a number of interesting developments of late. For one thing, Menarini APAC had in June 2024 expanded its partnership with Pharmacosmos to tackle iron deficiency in patients in Singapore and Malaysia.  So just how important are such licensing deals and partnerships in helping Menarini broaden its offerings while lowering R&D costs? On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Glen Godresse, CEO, Menarini APAC.

The cost of living has emerged as the top concern of Singaporeans heading into this year’s general election. Concerns over jobs and unemployment came in second, while the state of the economy followed in third place. A quarter of the voters is also undecided on who they will be voting for. These are part of findings from a new survey by Blackbox Research’s sentiment tracker SensingSG. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Glenn​​​​ Wray, Head, Strategy and Marketing, Blackbox Research to dive deeper into the findings.  

Singapore shares began trading in negative territory today even as markets abroad finished Friday higher ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.3 per cent at 3,799.97 points after 25.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Frasers Property alongside City Developments Limited because the property developers and Sekisui have sold 668 units at The Orie, or around 86 per cent of units put up for sale, over its launch weekend at an average price of S$2,704 per square foot.  Elsewhere, more on Asian markets’ reaction before Trump returns to the White House for a second term, to how TikTok started restoring service in the US yesterday – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.     On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

The Singapore Premier League is back! 4 matches,14 goals scored and talking points aplenty! With the league-leading Lion City Sailors securing a statement victory and the Eagles of Geylang International continuing to soar, who caught the eye? Deepanraj Ganesan weighs in on Sports Minutes. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/veteran-pair-help-tanjong-pagar-united-end-six-match-losing-run-in-1-1-draw-with-young-lions Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Gold prices have been on a steady uptrend since 2022. Over the past two years, the precious metal has consistently climbed, hitting an all-time high of US$2,790 last October. As of now, gold has reflected a year-to-date increase of about 3.5 per cent and an impressive gain of over 31 per cent since the start of 2024. So how much higher can gold go? What’s the outlook for gold? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Shaokai Fan, Head of Asia-Pacific (ex-China) & Global Head of Central Banks, World Gold Council, to find out more.