Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

City Square Mall’s transformation is nothing short of radical. 680,000 bamboo chopsticks now line its ceilings and walls. Over a tonne of plastic bottles has been reborn as sleek panels. Four kilometres of salvaged timber live on as cladding and furniture. Here, sustainability isn’t tucked away—it’s front and center, bold and impossible to miss. The mastermind behind this vision? TA.LE Architects. Known for turning everyday materials into striking design, they prove that retail spaces can be both beautiful and sustainable. So—could this be the future of malls everywhere? And what does it take to make green design impossible to ignore? On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Liao Xiji, Associate Director, TA.LE Architects, to find out more. 

Singapore shares moved higher today to track gains seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 1.55% at 4,390.27 points at 11.59am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$869.87M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial, after the investment management company said it has entered into an agreement, along with two of its strategic investors, to lead the restructuring of Chinese lithium battery producer Ningbo Shanshan.  Elsewhere, international headlines continue to remain in focus, from how shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rose sharply after forging initial agreements to supply chips to OpenAI’s Stargate project, to what job losses in the US private sector mean for markets. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. 

The US has long attracted top global talent, but changes to the H-1B visa are prompting skilled workers to consider other options. Countries like Canada, the UK, and China are quickly adapting to lure them with faster, flexible visa programs. The key question: can Singapore turn these strengths into a competitive advantage for attracting global talent, and what would it mean for its economy and innovation? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Real Estate and Economics at NUS Business School and Managing Director of Sustainable and Green Finance Institute at NUS, to find out more. 

Markets are running hotter, and faster, than almost anyone predicted. Analysts are scrambling, forecasts are breaking, and investors are left asking: if the experts can’t keep up, what chance do the rest of us have? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Danish Lim, Senior Investment Analyst, Phillip Nova, to find out more.

Since 2012, Le Petit Society has grown from a childrenswear label into a beloved Singapore homegrown brand, connecting with modern families across Asia. Their journey reflects a wider trend among Singapore SMEs: finding the balance between growth and resilience. Today, Le Petit Society continues to innovate, partnering with platforms like PayPal to deliver a seamless cross-border experience for customers, offering insights into what it truly takes to succeed as a modern homegrown brand. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dylan Ong and Robyn Liang, Co-founders of Le Petit Society and Belinda Koh, Senior Director and Head of Inside Sales, APAC and LATAM at PayPal, to find out more. 

Singapore shares inched higher today as Asian markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index went up by 0.6% to 4,325.96 points at 2.25pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$935.51M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have LHN, after the property management group said its co-living business Coliwoo has lodged a preliminary prospectus for a Singapore Exchange mainboard listing. Elsewhere, from how global markets are reacting to a US government shutdown that began today, to how private surveys showed factory activity shrank in most of Asia’s major economies in September, more international headlines remained in focus.   On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.

Two games, two assists...and PLENTY of buzz. But who is Harry Spence beyond the highlight reels? From making a splash in top-flight football with the Young Lions, to learning from seasoned teammates and dreaming of bigger stages, the 19-year-old speaks to Sports Minutes about life, football, and the road ahead. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Behind every vet consultation lies an invisible burden: hours of paperwork that keep veterinarians from spending more time with their patients. Broby Pets, a startup born out of Singapore Polytechnic, is using AI to cut down the admin and give vets back precious time. Recently recognized among the Top 100 Startups at Echelon Singapore 2025, the team is in the thick of user testing, refining their technology with clinics on the ground.  On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Hyuga Kuramochi and Caleb Yap Keane Yang, Co-founders, Broby Pets, to find out more. 

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have unveiled a 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza, but only if Hamas agrees within 72 hours.  The proposal sidelines Hamas from governance, installs a technocratic Palestinian committee, and puts Trump at the helm of a new ‘Board of Peace.’  While some Muslim nations have voiced support, many Palestinians remain deeply skeptical.  So what’s actually in the plan, and could it really work? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Stephen Hoadley, Retired Professor of International Relations, University of Auckland, to find out more.

Amid global market turbulence, Singapore-listed companies are proving their resilience. With average dividend yields hitting around 5% in August 2025, investors have a steady income stream to rely on, even as more US interest rate cuts ahead threaten volatility. Could dividend stocks be the stabiliser your portfolio needs? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dhanesh Sharma, Financial Services Manager at PhillipCapital, to find out more.