Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

It’s 2026, and the digital asset landscape has moved far beyond the speculative hype of the past. Institutional investors are now fully engaged, tokenised assets are no longer experiments, and regulatory frameworks are shaping the market’s next phase of growth. For investors, the question is no longer whether digital assets belong in a portfolio, but how. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Gracie Lin, CEO of OKX Singapore, to explore the evolution of digital assets, their role in modern wealth strategies, and what the trends of 2026 mean for investors navigating this rapidly maturing market.

Singapore shares inched higher today to track advances seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.42% at 4,786.68 points at 1.28pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$719.21M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Vin’s Holdings. That’s after the car dealer yesterday launched a S$20 million multicurrency commercial paper facility programme to be issued entirely as digital securities on the SDAX Exchange platform.  Elsewhere, from how the yen dropped to its weakest level against the US dollar since July 2024 following speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may soon call a snap election, to how SK Hynix Inc. plans to spend 19 trillion won (S$16.6 billion) building a new advanced chip packaging facility, more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – more on the “Sell America” trade seen yesterday and whether it can continue to bolster regional stocks in the days to come.  On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Head of Consumer & Internet, Aletheia Capital.

This week, Parliament will debate whether Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh, should keep his post. The motion comes after he was convicted of lying to the Committee of Privileges regarding his role in advising former WP MP Raeesah Khan to conceal the truth in Parliament. Can Pritam Singh, Singapore’s first-ever Leader of the Opposition, hold onto his position? What does this mean for public trust in both the Workers’ Party and Parliament itself? And how could this moment shape the opposition’s strategy and influence in the lead-up to the next general election? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst at Solaris Strategies Singapore, to unpack the stakes.

Markets can feel like stormy seas, every drop in stocks makes investors wonder if they should retreat to safety. But history shows that waiting for perfect conditions often comes at a real cost. That’s where the Vikings come in. They didn’t cross oceans because they could predict the weather. They did it because they had strong ships, clear destinations, and the skill to adjust when conditions changed. Investing works the same way: the rewards go to those who commit to a strategy, navigate the storms, and keep moving forward. To find out how you can invest like a viking, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jack Siu, Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management, Asia, Lombard Odier,on Wealth Tracker.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada started the week by diving into the comparison between grocery prices dating back in 1997 versus 2026, Mountbatten’s solution to address the pickleball noise, and why the sky turned pink in Birmingham.

Singapore shares traded in the positive territory today.  The Straits Times Index was up 0.68% at 4,776.89 points at 1.06pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$631.00M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have the Singapore Exchange, after the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Friday proposed various legislative and regulatory changes to facilitate the establishment of the SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge. Elsewhere, from how Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co is expected to post a 27% jump in fourth-quarter net profit to a record due to the seemingly insatiable demand for AI infrastructure, to how Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Trump administration threatened him with a criminal indictment, more corporate and international headlines remained 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 Lion City Sailors secured a third consecutive Singapore Cup title, beating BG Tampines Rovers 2-0 after extra time. But beyond the Sailors' historic three-peat - the match was marred by an administrative error by the Stags, who now face forfeiting the match due to a rule breach. Sports Minutes has the details as Zia-ul Raushan speaks to Deepanraj Ganesan of The Straits Times. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lion-city-sailors-win-third-singapore-cup-in-final-marred-by-bg-tampines-rovers-gaffe Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore has long been recognised as a premier destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions – or MICE events – backed by its world class infrastructure, connectivity to the world, and its business friendly ecosystem. And today, we’re going to revisit a guest that sits at the heart of this industry to kickstart the year.  Incorporated in 2005, our guest Experia specialises in conceptualising, creating and curating trade events of strategic interest that spur industry development.  The firm prides itself in bringing together what it calls “captains” from all over the world to inspire ideas, influence decisions and move the needle in strategic issues for global, national and societal needs and progress.  More notably, Experia manages the Changi Exhibition Centre, and is also the player behind Asia’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition, or the Singapore Airshow.  But why are we speaking to Experia you might ask? Well, the MICE industry which Experia lies in is experiencing exciting growth of late.  In June 2025, the Singapore Tourism Board said the MICE global market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate or CAGR of 7.2 per cent from 2024 to 2032.  Asia Pacific in particular, is expected to take the lead due to the relatively higher growth rates seen in regional economies, the rising trend of business travel, as well as improvements in social services and infrastructure.  At Experia, the firm is preparing for the coming Singapore Airshow 2026 happening every two years. It is also organising the inaugural Space Summit 2026, an event which will see national space agencies, policy makers, investors and industry players convene to address gaps in the growing industry.  So how is Experia preparing ahead of the events, and how is the firm positioning itself for future growth, and working with industry players such as hospitality players to spur tourism spending and grow the pie for all? On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Leck Chet Lam, Managing Director, Experia.

A report paints a nuanced picture of Singapore’s job market heading into 2026. The report notes that while Singapore’s economy grew nearly 5% in 2025, exceeding expectations, permanent employment reached a record high, with hiring sentiment showing signs of cooling.  Companies are increasingly turning to hybrid workforce models, which could change the way jobseekers approach the market. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ives Tay, Independent Workforce Development Consultant, to unpack what these trends mean for jobseekers, which sectors offer real opportunities, and how workers can navigate this selective labour market.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada discuss stories from a very Singaporean debate over whether 10 cents is a fair price to pay for hawker centre toilets, to a viral Adidas jacket sparking conversations about cultural appreciation versus appropriation, and finally to a heated online argument about “moral kidnapping” after a family stood their ground over train seats they paid for.