Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
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Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.
MAY 23, 2023
23/05/23 - China Perspective: US President Joe Biden expected to meet with President Xi Jinping in the near futureMembers of the G7 summit must handle the threats that China poses with caution, as China still remains a significant trade partner to them. The US and Chinese presidents are expected to meet up soon but the time and location are yet to be determined. China will also have to react to protest in Japan over “hype around China-related issues”.
We speak to Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs more about these issues.
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MAY 23, 2023
23/05/23 - K-influencer: What are some plastic surgery trends in South Korea?South Korea is often called the world's plastic surgery capital.
Some say around one in three South Korean women between 19 and 29 have had plastic surgery.
But why is plastic surgery in South Korea so popular?
What are some trends in plastic surgery in Korea right now?
To find out more - on K-influencer is Dr Shens, Plastic Surgeon Consultant at Shens Clinic who is also a Korean-trained plastic surgery doctor here in Singapore.
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MAY 22, 2023
22/05/23 - Washington Report: Takeaways from G7 summitThe G7 summit has given us some insight into the members' views on significant global issues such as the Ukraine-Russian war. Moreover, how should the US debt ceiling issue be dealt with?
We discuss this further with Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics, INSEAD.
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MAY 22, 2023
22/05/23 - In the Spotlight: Importance of cybersecurity in the e-commerce sectorCybersecurity is more important than ever, especially in the e-commerce sector where they deal with confidential information. Investment in cybersecurity providers will help deal with cybercriminals, who are deploying AI bots to disrupt these e-commerce sites.
We speak to Laurent Perche, Digital & Security Strategist, APAC, Edgio Inc. more about this.
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MAY 22, 2023
22/05/23 - Culture Club: Using Tiktok filters to engage different communitiesTiktok game filters have allowed many to be more involved in their respective communities. Their effectiveness was apparent during the SEA games and during Chinese New Year. Inspiration and innovation are crucial in developing these filters.
We speak to Lynette Wu, Augmented Reality Creator & TikTok Effect House Ambassador more about this.
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MAY 22, 2023
22/05/23 - Sports Minutes: Did Team Singapore exceed expectations at the 2023 SEA Games?Team Singapore recorded an eye-catching tally at the 32nd SEA Games with 51 gold, 43 silver, 64 bronze medals, 8 Games record, 17 national records, and 40 personal best performances. So did the Lion City exceed expectations at the regional games? Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, joins us to review Singapore's performance in Cambodia.
Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!
edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAY 22, 2023
22/05/23 - K-drama: Revenge & politics - QueenmakerThere's a new series in town that takes inspiration for Korea’s political issues.
It’s K-drama on today’s episode -
And I’ll tell you all you have to know about the newest k-drama series- "Queenmaker."
If you’re looking for something dark - this may be the new series you might want to binge-watch.
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MAY 19, 2023
19/05/23 - Sports Minutes: How Singapore's cricket team overcame the odds to win SEA Games GoldSuccess never comes easy. This is especially true for Team Singapore's cricket contingent - who overcame the odds to clinch gold in the Sixes tournament. Team captain, Amjad Mahboob, sheds light on the less than ideal preparations ahead of the SEA Games in Cambodia, and his hope that achieving gold will lead to more being done for the sport here in Singapore.
Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!
edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAY 19, 2023
19/05/23 - In the Spotlight: Keeping up with the cybercrime businessWe usually associate crime with chaos. However, the cybercrime business is actually very organized. There are hierarchies, workshifts, and many more features that contribute to this. However, this makes the cybercrime business all the more frightening. To combat it, we need to keep up with them by implementing and improving certain cyber tools.
We speak to Muthu Kumar, Director, XDR Business, SEA, Trend Micro more about this.
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MAY 19, 2023
19/05/23 - K-food: Eat vicariously through these MukbangersWhen you think of Korean food, for some of you, you might think of mukbangs.
Mukbangs are kind of known as an eating show.
It’s when a content creator videos themselves consuming various quantities of food while interacting with viewers.
The genre became popular in South Korea in 2010, and has since become a major contributor to Hallyu, cementing its status as a global trend since the mid-2010s.
Here are some trending Mukbang content creators South Koreans are watching.
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