Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Asia’s families are going global, their members, businesses and investments crossing borders like never before. Yet as wealth expands, so does complexity. How do you preserve what truly matters, not just the financial capital, but the heritage, values, and relationships that define a family? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Martin Wong, Regional CEO, Grandtag Financial Consultancy, to find out more.

In parts of East Nusa Tenggara, getting clean water once meant hours of daily travel — a burden often carried by women and children. When Shana Fatina first visited Papagarang Village fresh out of college, she witnessed that struggle up close. Instead of walking away, she founded Komodo Water, introducing sustainable, solar-powered water systems that deliver clean water straight into people’s homes. Since then, the initiative has transformed life across several islands, improving sanitation, creating new livelihoods and strengthening community resilience. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Shana Fatina, Founder of Komodo Water, to find out more.

Singapore shares slid today, in line with regional movements. The Straits Times Index was down 0.61% at 4,515.92 points at 2.27pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$935.74M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial. That’s after the spinoff from its maritime investment segment, Yangzijiang Maritime Development, announced contracts with a Marshall Islands-based shipowner ahead of its mainboard debut today.  Elsewhere, from how New York-headquartered semiconductor company GlobalFoundries is acquiring Singapore’s Advanced Micro Foundry, to how Apple’s iPhone 17 series drove a 37 per cent rise in its monthly smartphone sales in China, more corporate and international headlines remained 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.

As the Lions head into a make-or-break Asian Cup qualifier in Hong Kong, Singapore stands on the brink of football history: win tonight and the team finally earns its place in the continental tournament; stumble, and the wait begins all over again. With the pressure soaring, a roaring crowd expected, and the nation watching, we break down what’s at stake with Sport Minutes presenter Zia-ul Raushan, who’s on the ground soaking up the atmosphere. Raushan also caught up with Minister Edwin Tong in Hong Kong to hear how he’s feeling ahead of this high-stakes showdown.

Singapore’s traffic is about to get a little more expensive. From January, ERP rates at four expressway gantries will go up, while six other locations will see temporary reductions over the year-end school holidays. The Land Transport Authority says these changes are aimed at managing congestion where traffic has been building up. But will higher ERP rates really ease the jams, or do drivers just get used to them over time? And are these changes fair to commuters? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education); Academic Director, Accreditation, Singapore Management University, to find out more.

We’re diving into one of the biggest investment shifts of the next decade- the most dramatic transformation of the American electric grid in over a century. Power demand is exploding, driven by AI, data centres, EVs, and the electrification of everything.  And this is triggering a multi-trillion-dollar race to modernize the grid, rebuild infrastructure, and rethink how energy is generated and delivered. So what does all of this mean for your portfolio, and where will the real returns be made?  On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Laurent Lequeu, Founder of The Macro Butler Newsletter, to break down the winners, the risks, and the strategies that investors need to know.

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Singapore shares dipped earlier today as regional markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was down 0.1% at 4,541.61 points at 2.07pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$647.57M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have ST Engineering, after its wholly owned unit agreed to sell its entire 49 per cent interest in Shanghai Technologies Aerospace Company (Starco) for a 680.5 million yuan cash consideration.  Elsewhere, from how Singapore’s key exports expanded by 22.2 per cent year on year in October, to how Japan’s economy shrank almost 2 per cent in the three months through September, more economic and international headlines remained in focus.  Plus, what heightened China-Japan tensions mean for Japanese tourism and retail counters today, as well as a look ahead to Nvidia and Walmart’s earnings out mid-week. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

With close to 300 caps between them, Hariss Harun and Safuwan Baharudin are undoubtedly the leaders in the Lions' pack. And ahead of Singapore's 'winner-takes-all' AFC Asian Cup qualification clash against Hong Kong at the Kai Tak Stadium, the duo sat down with Sports Minutes to talk about their winding roads of ups and downs that have led them to stand on the cusp of making history. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

He’s found scoring form for club and country, secured his spot on the wing for the National Team, and is running at defenders with confidence. Now, Glenn Kweh joins Sports Minutes for an heartfelt chat about goals, growth, Gavin’s demands and the dream of making history with the Lions. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg