Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

The ringgit’s strengthening, and analysts say it could stay this way. So what does this mean for your wallet? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research, ANZ, to unpack what’s behind the ringgit’s rise, whether it’s sustainable, and what it means for Singaporeans on both sides of the Causeway.

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Singapore shares were little moved today as Asian markets traded lower. The Straits Times Index was down 0.03% at 4,503.46 points at 12.53pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$703.45M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have for you Singtel, after the telco was hit by an outage yesterday, with more than 1,600 users affected at its peak at 4.55 pm.  Elsewhere, from how Microsoft and Nvidia are committing to invest up to a combined US$15 billion (S$19.5 billion) in Anthropic, to Temasek’s CEO Dilhan Pillay’s comments on hedging costs amid the US dollar’s recent weakness, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.

An historic night, an historic feat. Singapore are through to the 2027 Asian Cup after securing a 2-1 win away in Hong Kong. We hear from the jubilant camp post-match, and also wonder if Gavin Lee and Hariss Harun will be the ones to lead our Lions at the 2027 Asian Cup. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Asia’s families are going global, their members, businesses and investments crossing borders like never before. Yet as wealth expands, so does complexity. How do you preserve what truly matters, not just the financial capital, but the heritage, values, and relationships that define a family? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Martin Wong, Regional CEO, Grandtag Financial Consultancy, to find out more.

In parts of East Nusa Tenggara, getting clean water once meant hours of daily travel — a burden often carried by women and children. When Shana Fatina first visited Papagarang Village fresh out of college, she witnessed that struggle up close. Instead of walking away, she founded Komodo Water, introducing sustainable, solar-powered water systems that deliver clean water straight into people’s homes. Since then, the initiative has transformed life across several islands, improving sanitation, creating new livelihoods and strengthening community resilience. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Shana Fatina, Founder of Komodo Water, to find out more.

Singapore shares slid today, in line with regional movements. The Straits Times Index was down 0.61% at 4,515.92 points at 2.27pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$935.74M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial. That’s after the spinoff from its maritime investment segment, Yangzijiang Maritime Development, announced contracts with a Marshall Islands-based shipowner ahead of its mainboard debut today.  Elsewhere, from how New York-headquartered semiconductor company GlobalFoundries is acquiring Singapore’s Advanced Micro Foundry, to how Apple’s iPhone 17 series drove a 37 per cent rise in its monthly smartphone sales in China, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

As the Lions head into a make-or-break Asian Cup qualifier in Hong Kong, Singapore stands on the brink of football history: win tonight and the team finally earns its place in the continental tournament; stumble, and the wait begins all over again. With the pressure soaring, a roaring crowd expected, and the nation watching, we break down what’s at stake with Sport Minutes presenter Zia-ul Raushan, who’s on the ground soaking up the atmosphere. Raushan also caught up with Minister Edwin Tong in Hong Kong to hear how he’s feeling ahead of this high-stakes showdown.

Singapore’s traffic is about to get a little more expensive. From January, ERP rates at four expressway gantries will go up, while six other locations will see temporary reductions over the year-end school holidays. The Land Transport Authority says these changes are aimed at managing congestion where traffic has been building up. But will higher ERP rates really ease the jams, or do drivers just get used to them over time? And are these changes fair to commuters? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education); Academic Director, Accreditation, Singapore Management University, to find out more.

We’re diving into one of the biggest investment shifts of the next decade- the most dramatic transformation of the American electric grid in over a century. Power demand is exploding, driven by AI, data centres, EVs, and the electrification of everything.  And this is triggering a multi-trillion-dollar race to modernize the grid, rebuild infrastructure, and rethink how energy is generated and delivered. So what does all of this mean for your portfolio, and where will the real returns be made?  On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Laurent Lequeu, Founder of The Macro Butler Newsletter, to break down the winners, the risks, and the strategies that investors need to know.