Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Family offices are evolving faster than ever, with investment talent and succession planning taking center stage. The latest 2025 Family Office Operational Excellence Report reveals how top-tier professionals and next-generation leadership are shaping the future of wealth management—especially across Asia-Pacific’s booming family businesses. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Anthonia Hui, Head of Singapore, AlTi to unpack what it takes to thrive amid these complex changes.

Pawjourr is a specialized marketing agency focused exclusively on the pet industry. They have partnered with hundreds of pet brands to craft strategic, tailored campaigns that truly resonate with pet lovers. Known for their deep industry knowledge and ability to speak the language of pet businesses, Pawjourr helps brands stand out, connect authentically with their audience, and scale to the next level. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jane Peh, CEO & Co-Founder, The Woof Agency, to find out more.

Cyclists and kick scooter riders are now officially off-limits from Singapore’s newly designated pedestrian-only paths and breaking the rules could cost you up to S$2,000 or even jail time. So what does it reveal about Singapore’s broader transport priorities?  Is this the right balance between safety and accessibility or could the rules be too heavy-handed? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Wilson Low, mountain bike guide and Director at Raw Epics, to find out more.

Climate risk is no longer just an environmental issue — it’s a financial one. As regulators tighten disclosure rules and clients demand accountability, institutional investors in APAC are being called to step up. But while transition plans are on the rise, especially in developed markets, many ASEAN firms are still playing catch-up. With data flooding in and expectations rising, the real challenge now is turning climate signals into smart investment decisions. So where are the opportunities? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Anthony Chan, Vice President of APAC Sustainability and Climate Research at MSCI, to find out more.

Singapore shares dipped today as equities in the region traded mixed.  The Straits Times Index was down 0.19% at 4,003.05 points at 12.29pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$529.27M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Seatrium, because the group has secured a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) conversion contract from energy company Kinetics.  The project will commence in the third quarter of 2025 and involves the conversion of a liquefied natural gas carrier into an FSRU named LNGT Turkiye.  Elsewhere, from market participant’s reactions to a trade deal reached between the US and Vietnam, to how the Trump administration lifted some export license requirements for chip design software sales in China, more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital. 

As AI becomes more common, many businesses still don’t know how to actually use it. But, what if you didn’t need to be a data expert to use AI? Pecan AI is a platform that helps businesses predict things like customer churn, demand changes, and campaign results. No coding needed. Today, global brands like Johnson & Johnson’s Kenvue use it to improve forecasting and make faster, smarter decisions. How exactly is Pecan AI helping companies close the AI gap? And why is now the perfect moment for Southeast Asia to go predictive? On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr. Zohar Bronfman, CEO and Co-Founder of Pecan AI, to find out more. 

There is arguably no higher recognition than the Michelin star in the Food and Beverage scene.  And the company we’re speaking to was once called the most affordable Michelin-starred restaurant chain in the world.  Make a guess, and perhaps think on the lines of dim sum and BBQ pork buns. Bingo if you’ve guessed Tim Ho Wan! Tim Ho Wan’s story can be traced back to 2009. That’s when Chef Mak Kwai Pui, who’s formerly from the prestigious three Michelin starred Lung King Heen restaurant in Hong Kong’s Four Seasons Hotel teamed up with Chef Leung Fai Keung to open a 20-seater dim sum restaurant in Mongkok.  The business thrived as people came for its hot steaming buns, chee cheong fun, and siew mai, and the restaurant earned one Michelin star just a year later.  The rest, as they say, is history, as more restaurants opened, with each earning its own Michelin star.  In 2013, Tim Ho Wan made its international debut by opening its restaurant at Plaza Singapura in Singapore, drawing long lines and widespread attention. The chain has since gone on to open more locations around the world, and boasts over 80 outlets globally.  But while Tim Ho Wan may be a household name, did you know that it is closely related to a fast food chain from the Philippines called Jollibee? In November 2024, Jollibee’s parent company, or Jollibee Food Corporation, announced the full acquisition of Tim Ho Wan, by paying S$20.2 million for an 8 per cent stake of the company held by other investors.  So how has the firm fared some six months after being a subsidiary of Jollibee Foods Corporation? How will the company ensure the quality of its menu items amid the change?  And how will being a part of the Jollibee ecosystem help the firm achieve its growth ambitions around the world? On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Yeong Sheng Lee, CEO, Tim Ho Wan International.

The AI boom is no longer just buzz—it's a money magnet. Big Tech is pouring billions into infrastructure, chipmakers are riding massive demand, and investors can’t get enough. But with stretched valuations and slowing capex growth on the horizon, is the smart money getting more selective? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rahul Ghosh, Portfolio Specialist in the Equity Division at T. Rowe Price, to unpack where the AI market really stands, and what that means for the next phase of investing.

When we think about drug discovery, the words fast and efficient don’t usually come to mind - but a Singapore-based biotech startup is challenging that reality. Nanyang Biologics is harnessing the power of AI and an extensive library of tropical bioactives to accelerate how we discover new treatments, not just for humans, but for animals too. So how are they doing it? On the Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Giang Nyugen, Chief Technology Officer of Nanyang Biologics (NYB), to find out more.

3 out of 4 people in Singapore can’t tell a deepfake from the real thing, even though most are confident they can. That’s one of the eye-opening findings from the Cyber Security Agency’s latest survey, which also reveals that while more Singaporeans are adopting cyber hygiene habits like installing security apps and enabling two-factor authentication, many still struggle to spot phishing scams and feel uncertain about securing their smart home devices. With technology making it easier than ever to create eerily convincing fake videos, the risks of scams and misinformation are rising fast. How worried should we be about this gap between perception and reality? And how can individuals and authorities keep pace with these rapidly evolving threats? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr. Terence Sim, Associate Professor, NUS Centre for Trusted Internet and Community (CTIC), to find out.