Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Whether it’s on Instagram, Tiktok or youtube - you might want to know this term, especially if you’re looking through the latest on Korean fashion trends.  It’s kkukkukku.  I know it sounds weird, but it’s actually short for something.  Listen more to find out what it means.

Singapore shares rose today, following the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s announcement to leave monetary policy settings unchanged for the first time in over a year. That’s contrary to market expectations of a tightening. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.4 per cent to 3,309.16 points after 25.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have ST Engineering, after it won a S$200m contract for the Cross Island Line project.  Elsewhere, investors continue to digest the latest US inflation figures after fresh data showed continued slowing of inflation, suggesting that the Federal Reserve’s tightening campaign was finally paying off.  On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked the latest developments for the week with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.

Deepanraj Ganesan, Sports Reporter with The Straits Times, is in the hot seat for this episode - as Singapore football takes centre stage. We discuss the hapless season Hougang United are having, and dissect the ‘unfit and unsafe’ pitch at Our Tampines Hub that led to a SPL match being postponed. What should be the consequences, and who should be held responsible? READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/unfit-and-unsafe-pitch-at-tampines-leads-to-spl-match-being-postponed Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg raushan@sph.com.sg

Are you a pawrent? Do you have a fur kid that you love so much? If you are one, good news as Singapore’s largest pet fair, Pet Expo 2023 is happening at Singapore Expo Hall 6. So what can visitors expect from Pet Expo 2023? David Lim, Project Director, Pet Expo 2023 shares with us on what visitors can expect from Pet Expo 2023 and opportunities the event presents for the pet business scene here. 

Nobody could imagine what the gaming industry would blossom into when they were messing around with ‘Pong’ joysticks in the 1970s and 80s. And now the industry is a $200 billion behemoth and arguably one of the most important and innovative sectors in tech today. Matthew Quek, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Iterative Collective shares with us his views on the local game industry and the potential it has. 

Singapore PR Thomas Zilliacus has withdrawn his offer to buy Manchester United -  saying the decision of  the Glazers to go to a third round of bidding is a "farce", adding that the current owners were giving "no respect" to the club. Why has it amounted to this, and where to from here? We speak to the man himself, as Thomas Zilliacus joins us on this episode.  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg raushan@sph.com.sg

IVE - a K-pop girl group, recently made a comeback with their new album I’ve IVE. The group consists of 6 members. And one group member has been making headlines in the fashion industry.  She’s the so-called “visual of the group. It’s Jang Wonyoung.  If you are a fan of this girl group, Wonyoung is probably one of your fashion icons. Here’s how you can dress like her. 

From $10 in the bank account and up to their ears in debt to S$1 million in revenue in four years. That’s the story behind homegrown snack brand Uncle DiDi, who are famous for their unique Popcorn & Cotton Candy flavours. And they’ll be bringing back their crowd-favourite Ondeh-ondeh popcorn flavour to ignite joy in Singaporeans this Hari Raya festive season.  Caleb Li, Co-Founder, Uncle DiDi shares his experience as an entrepreneur and the company’s expansion plans. 

Virgil van Dijk is “far better” than Nemanja Vidic and was “the best player” in the Premier League for a while. This according to former Liverpool stalwart Jamie Carragher. A statement that's certainly caused much uproar, especially amongst those of a Manchester United persuasion. Elliott and Raushan run their rule over both defenders, and have their say on who was the better of the two. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg raushan@sph.com.sg

Prevailing from the months of June to August, winter in Australia enables the travellers to indulge in some of the best experiences that lead them to explore the true charm of the Land of Oz. So why should one spend winter in Australia?  And with sustainability travel gaining more traction, how is Australia, as a destination, leading the way on this front?  Ann Lim, Country Manager, Singapore, Tourism Australia tells us more.