Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Founders Bridge is a specialist advisory firm that helps startup founders and SMEs navigate the complexities of business growth, international expansion, and fundraising. In today’s tough startup climate where access to capital is shrinking, investor scrutiny is rising, and scaling globally has never been more complex, Founders Bridge provides the clarity, strategy, and hands-on guidance founders need to reach the next level. Their team has coached hundreds of founders over the past decade, guiding them through challenges such as slow growth, cash flow pressures, hiring difficulties, and attracting investors. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Doug Peris, Managing Partner, Founders Bridge, to find out more.

Singapore shares dipped today amid positive trade in Asia.  The Straits Times Index was down 0.33% at 4,477.47 points at 2.27pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.10B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have SingPost, after the postal operator posted a 12.8 per cent drop in net profit to S$19.7 million for its first half ended Sep 30, from S$22.6 million in the previous corresponding period.  Elsewhere, from how Asian equities rallied on hopes that the US government shutdown could be nearing an end, to a look ahead to Singapore blue chip earnings due this week, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

A career marked by brilliance and blemishes. Tajeli Salamat’s story is one of talent, turmoil, turning points and tough lessons. On this Sports Minutes EXCLUSIVE, Tajeli offers his most candid interview yet - unpacking what really happened, what he’s learned, and what comes next for one of Singapore’s most polarising footballers. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

From a mirror glass producer into one of the world’s most enduring industrial giants. Today we’re going to take you through the ins and outs of French multinational corporation Saint-Gobain.  The founding of Saint-Gobain takes us all the way back to 1665, when Louis XIV (the 14th) founded the Royal Mirror Glass Factory, and granted the financier Nicolas Dunoyer and his associates an exclusive privilege to manufacture “mirror glass”.  The goal was to undermine the supremacy of the Republic of Venice in the European mirror market.  Decades later, The Royal Mirror Glass Factory and its competitor, the Thevart Company merged in the 1690s, and the enlarged entity eventually became the modern day Saint-Gobain.   Fast forward to the present, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions for the construction, mobility and industrial markets. Some of its portfolio products include insulation, roofing and yes, glass.  With a presence in 80 countries with more than 161,000 employees, the company aims to be a world leader in light and sustainable construction.  And in Singapore, you can see the firm’s products used in some of its most beloved attractions, from Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Bird Paradise, Rainforest Wild Asia and more. But what should we know about Saint-Gobain’s operations right here in Singapore? Meanwhile, the firm had in July 2025, reported record high operating income of 2.803 billion euros, up 5 per cent in local currency terms. Notably, Asia Pacific delivered robust organic growth, driven by strong momentum in India and Southeast Asia.  So what are some growth trends that the company hopes to tap on, and how far will operations in Singapore and Malaysia help the company bolster its financial performance in the region amid a slowing economy in China? On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Lynette Siow, CEO, Saint-Gobain Singapore & Malaysia.

Elon Musk has just shattered another record, not for rockets or robots, but for pay. Tesla shareholders have approved a jaw-dropping compensation deal worth nearly US$1 trillion, the largest in corporate history. It could make Musk the world’s first trillionaire, and raise big questions about power, profit, and the future of executive pay. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr. Holly Yang, Associate Professor of Accounting; Co-Director (Academic Research), School of Accountancy Research (SOAR); Lee Kong Chian Fellow, Singapore Management University, to unpack all of this. 

Picture a market research firm capable of scanning over 660 billion websites and online channels in less than a second. This allows it to monitor real-time trends, consumer sentiment, and competitor activity across 180 languages. Why does this matter? Because Parrot Social, a Singapore-based AI leader, is transforming how companies understand their markets using cutting-edge AI insights. Their platform provides actionable data that fuels strategic business growth for major corporations. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Hamidah Aidillah, Founder of Parrot Social, to find out more. 

Gold’s shine isn’t fading just yet. After a record-breaking rally and a brief pullback, analysts are still betting on more upside ahead. But with shifting global dynamics and weaker links to the U.S. dollar and interest rates, has gold’s role as a store of value changed for good? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sim Moh Siong, Currency Strategist, Bank of Singapore, to find out more.

Singapore shares dipped today as Asian markets traded lower. The Straits Times Index was down 0.11% at 4,480.03 points at 1.42pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.21B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have OCBC. The lender had reported a flat third-quarter net profit of S$1.98 billion today, beating a S$1.79 billion consensus forecast in a Bloomberg survey of five analysts.  Elsewhere from how shares of Singtel surged on the back of the sale of shares in Bharti Airtel, to how China’s exports unexpectedly slumped in October – more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – what comments from Federal Reserve officials on inflation mean for markets.  On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.

It’s the story that captured hearts everywhere - a mother and daughter on opposite sides of the same football match. On Sports Minutes, Siti Nurwati and her daughter Hannah Tasha open up about the day that changed everything, how football deepened their bond, and what they hope for women’s football in Singapore. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/special-mom-ent-for-mother-daughter-pair-in-womens-national-league-match Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

From deepfake abuse to harassment and impersonation, victims of online harm have long faced a broken system. Now, victims can seek damages against platforms, administrators, and communicators under a law passed in Parliament on November 5. The legislation also paves the way for a one-stop government agency, set to be established by June 2026, which can direct platforms to remove harmful content. But will it really change how we behave online? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Rakesh Kirpalani, Director of Dispute Resolution & Information Technology and Chief Technology Officer at Drew & Napier, to find out more.