Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

From bug funerals in Japan to workplace ghosting laws in Canada, and a post-holiday reset led by women in Ireland, on What's Trending today, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada start with a bizarre-but-thought-provoking story out of Japan, where an insecticide company has held memorial services for the bugs it’s killed for over 40 years. Then, we zoom into the job hunt, where Ontario has cracked down on employer ghosting, legally forcing companies to respond to interviewees. And finally, we lighten things up with Nollaig na mBan, or Women’s Christmas, an Irish tradition gaining global traction that encourages women to rest, recharge and reclaim some calm after the festive chaos. 

It is a Special, “On the Go” episode of Under The Radar with Money Matters’ Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian, who’s roughly about 14,300 km away from Singapore in the US city of Las Vegas attending CES 2026. The CES is arguably one of the most powerful tech events in the world featuring speakers like Jensen Huang, CEO of AI chip darling Nvidia, Lisa Su, CEO of AMD and Yuanqing Yang, CEO of the world’s biggest PC maker Lenovo. The event is expected to host some 140,000 attendees from the 6th to the 9th of January 2026. In this episode, Tian Tian provides a first look into how AI is transforming business, technology and everyday life, as well as the innovations to watch at CES 2026.  She was also part of the media team invited to Lenovo Tech World @ CES, where she spoke with Amar Babu, President of Asia Pacific of Lenovo, on the key themes for Tech World 2026. Tian Tian will be back with more details in a radio Special, LIVE from Las Vegas on tomorrow’s Breakfast Show with Ryan, Emaad and Audrey so stay tuned!

As Singapore football enters a new era, local coaches are finally being trusted with bigger responsibilities. Jaswinder Singh, assistant coach at Albirex Jurong, joins Sports Minutes to discuss his coaching journey, the grind behind earning the AFC Pro Licence, and the realities of carving a career around the beautiful game.  Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

2025 rewarded investors who stayed the course, powered by AI, solid earnings, and big spending. But as we step into 2026, the landscape feels more fragile. Valuations are stretched, traditional hedges are moving in sync, and a sudden geopolitical shock out of Venezuela has reminded markets how quickly the rules can change. So is this still the same cycle or a turning point?  On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist, HSBC Global Private Banking and Premier Wealth, to unpack HSBC’s Think Future 2026 outlook to find where the risks are building, and how investors should rethink portfolios for the year ahead.

From kids chasing unconventional dreams to world leaders turning heads with fashion, and Japan’s auctions breaking all records, on What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada dive into the extraordinary. We meet 12-year-old gaming prodigy Tarou, who plans to quit school to pursue esports full-time—with his parents fully on board. Then, we look at Nicolás Maduro, whose viral Nike Tech Fleece outfit after his capture had the internet buzzing. And if that’s not enough, we explored Japan’s New Year auctions, where a single tuna sold for US$3.2 million and cherries went for over S$200 each. 

The world is watching closely after the US carried out a military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro. But the story doesn’t end there. In the days since, President Donald Trump has sent a series of sharp warnings to other countries. He hinted at possible military action in Colombia, told Mexico to “get its act together” on drugs, suggested the US “needs Greenland” for national security, and even name-checked Iran as a potential concern. These statements raise urgent questions: why is the US targeting these particular countries? Is this a serious threat or political posturing?  On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at IDSS, RSIS, to find why these countries are on Trump’s wish list, and whether this marks a new era of US imperialism.

Ageing populations are often seen as a drag on growth, but new research suggests they could be one of the biggest investment opportunities ahead. So which markets and sectors stand to gain as technology steps in where labour falls short? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Maria Vassalou, Head of the Pictet Research Institute,to find out more.

Over the weekend, the United States carried out its most direct intervention in Latin America in decades, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a military operation that stunned the world. President Donald Trump says Washington will now “run” Venezuela, as both Maduro and Flores face criminal charges in New York, including terrorism and drug-related offences. But can a superpower legally seize a sitting head of state? Does international law allow this or has a dangerous new precedent just been set? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Juan Zahir Naranjo Cáceres, a Colombian-Australian scholar and lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, to unpack the legality of the operation, the geopolitical shockwaves across Latin America, and what this moment means for the global balance of power. 

What if retirement didn’t have to wait until your 60s? A growing number of Singaporeans are choosing to press pause on their careers earlier, taking purposeful breaks known as “mini-retirements”. It’s a shift that’s changing how people think about money, work and what a successful life really looks like. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Harpreet Bindra, CEO for HSBC Life Singapore,to find out more.

Was 2025 the year markets finally found their footing… or just the calm before another storm? US stocks wrapped up the year on a high, but as 2026 begins, geopolitics is back in the spotlight. An unexpected US strike, rising tensions, and fresh uncertainty are already shaking investor confidence. So what’s really driving Wall Street right now, and how should investors be positioning themselves for what comes next? On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to Cedric Ho, Founder and Portfolio Manager, MAD Partnership, to find out more.