Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

It’s race week in Singapore! David Croft, the voice of Formula 1, joins Sports Minutes to preview the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix. From Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles to Verstappen’s Marina Bay drought and McLaren’s title charge, Crofty breaks it all down - plus, his podium predictions for F1’s most iconic night race. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Dr Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, has died at the age of 91. From her groundbreaking work in Tanzania that revealed chimpanzees use tools and share deep emotional bonds, to decades spent inspiring people across the globe to protect the natural world, Dr Goodall redefined how we understand our place in nature. Through her research, her advocacy, and her tireless travels, she became a symbol of hope and action. Today, we look back on a life of remarkable curiosity, courage, and compassion. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to MoneyFM's Neil Humphreys, International Best Selling Author and Vice President of Jane Goodall Institute Singapore, to find out more about Dr Jane Goodall, her impact, and the legacy she leaves behind.

Pickleball has exploded onto Singapore’s social scene—and it’s not just happening in the usual gyms or sports halls. The city’s trendiest hotels are now getting in on the action, turning sleek lobbies and courtyards into unexpected playgrounds. But what’s fueling Singapore’s sudden love affair with this fast-moving paddle game? How are hotels reinventing themselves to ride the wave of this sporty lifestyle trend? And could pickleball become the next big thing shaping how the city plays, socializes, and stays active? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kimy Yue, Director of Marketing & Communications at Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens, to find out more. 

Singapore is a crypto leader, but new aggressive regulations are shaking up the market. Are investors facing new risks or opportunities? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Anthony Anzalone, founder and CEO of XION, to find out more.

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.