Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

With the 2025 Formula 1 season up and running, Sports Minutes is in conversation with 17-year-old Singaporean racer Kabir Anurag, part of the Alpine Development Team. He shares his journey—from the Winter Series to life with an F1 team, the sacrifices of living abroad, and balancing academics with racing. We also dive into Singapore’s support for motorsport talent and his road ahead. Buckle up for an inspiring ride! READ MORE:  https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/buoyed-by-strong-start-to-2025-singaporean-f4-driver-kabir-anurag-aiming-for-banner-campaign Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Fur Folks Home is Singapore’s first standalone pet hospice, founded by Dr. Angeline Yang, veterinarian and co-founder of VetMobile SG. It provides palliative care, short-term medical boarding, and holistic treatments for aging, terminally ill, and special-needs pets. Designed as a compassionate alternative to traditional pet boarding, Fur Folks Home ensures that pets receive specialized medical attention and comfort in their final stages of life while giving their guardians peace of mind. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr. Angeline, Veterinarian & Co-Founder of VetMobile SG, to find out more.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to mull a move by the US Federal Reserve to hold interest rates.  The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.6 per cent at 3,931.3 points at  around 10 am.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Sembcorp Industries after units of Sembcorp Industries and Sarawak Energy tied up with Prysmian for a hydropower project that could supply Singapore with 1 gigawatt (GW) of green electricity from the Malaysian state.  Elsewhere, from the US Federal Reserve holding off on interest rate cuts and the implication on Singapore banks and S-REITs, to how Softbank Group said it would acquire Ampere Computing in a US$6.5 billion all-cash deal – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck – Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang saying that his company had not been approached about purchasing a stake in Intel.  On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.

After spending an unexpected 9 months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have finally returned to Earth. Their journey back was marked by a dramatic re-entry through the Earth's atmosphere aboard a SpaceX capsule, which deployed four parachutes for a smooth splashdown off the coast of Florida But what led to their prolonged stay aboard the International Space Station? How did they adapt to the unexpected challenges of an extended mission? And what does this mean for the future of space expeditions? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Simon Gwozdz, CEO and Founder of Equatorial Space Systems to find out more.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg)  Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

OPEC’s surprise move to proceed with planned production hikes poses downside risk to oil prices. Analysts have lowered 12-month Brent forecasts to USD70 per barrel from USD75 per barrel previously. It is possible that the unwind of voluntary cuts may not last the full extent, as OPEC+ has indicated it will remain sensitive to market conditions. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sim Moh Siong, Currency Strategist, Bank of Singapore, to find out what this means for the oil market moving forward.

Kredit Hero is an AI-powered lending marketplace designed to bridge the financing gap for SMEs. By leveraging advanced risk assessment and smart matchmaking technology, Kredit Hero connects small businesses with the most suitable lenders, streamlining the loan application process and improving access to capital. Unlike traditional lending systems that are slow and rigid, Kredit Hero offers a fast, transparent, and tailored approach, ensuring SMEs get the financial support they need to grow. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Scott Moore, Founder and CEO of KreditHero, to find out more.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

In a high-stakes call on March 18, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin reached an agreement to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for 30 days.  However, they failed to secure a broader ceasefire in Russia’s ongoing invasion, and despite the agreement, fresh attacks were reported from both sides just hours later, highlighting the fragility of the truce. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed cautious support but insisted on more details from Washington before committing. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr. Dana Allin, Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor, the International Institute for Strategic Studies and SAIS-Europe of the Johns Hopkins University, to find out more.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg)  Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to monitor trade and geopolitical uncertainties around the world. The Straits Times Index inched 0.35% higher at 3,908.69 points to 2pm, with a value turnover of S$685.11M in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have ST Engineering after its Group CEO Vincent Chong said at the firm’s company investor day held yesterday that the group is targeting S$17 billion in revenue and improved net profit margin that outpaces its top-line increases by up to five percentage points annually over the next five years. Elsewhere, from Indonesia’s GoTo Gojek’s response to rumours of a Grab buyout, to Singapore Airlines set to get a first quarter boost from Lady Gaga’s Asia-exclusive concerts set to take place in Singapore – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck — economists’ forecast for Singapore’s growth, the Bank of Japan’s rate decision, as well as more on OpenAI’s first Stargate site.  On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Assistant Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.

According to Knight Frank, handbags, watches and even classic cars made it to a list of top performing luxury investments in 2024. In fact, handbags emerged as the top performer in the year, rising 2.8 per cent over the past 12 months. So what’s driving this growth? And which luxury investments saw some weakness? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Christine Li, Head of Research, Asia-Pacific, Knight Frank, to find out more.

Every day, new buildings rise to meet the growing demands of our society, from towering apartments to schools, and even shopping malls. No matter the shape or purpose, one material forms the backbone of most of these structures: concrete. Traditionally, concrete is tested with samples, but this method is slow, resource-heavy, and not always accurate That’s where ConcreteAI comes in. This innovative company has developed a solution to monitor concrete’s curing process in real-time, cutting down on time, costs, and waste. How is ConcreteAI changing the game in construction, making projects more efficient and sustainable? On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Qingyang Chang, Co-Founder of ConcreteAI to find out more.    Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg)  Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!