Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Football is a game of fine margins - and on today's show we dive deep into the tactical side of BG Tampines Rovers’ rebuild. Analyst Nigel Goh makes his Sports Minutes' debut alongside Deepan to decode the club’s transfer strategy, tactics and the technical skill sets of their new foreign signings. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

We’re taking you to the skies today as we explore the ins and outs of the aerospace industry with GE Aerospace, the maker of the engines powering Boeing and Airbus jets globally. Fun fact, GE Aerospace used to be a subsidiary of General Electric – a conglomerate founded by Thomas Edison – the man who was credited with commercialising the good old light bulbs.  That was before GE was split into three separate companies namely GE Aerospace, GE Vernova (that’s the energy unit) and GE Healthcare in April 2024. Back to GE Aerospace, the firm today is a world-leading provider of engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft.  The company’s business can be generally split into two major verticals, namely (i) Commercial Engines & Services (CES) and (ii) Defense & Propulsion Technologies (DPT). Its presence is felt all around the world and particularly so in the Asia Pacific region. After all, the firm set foot in APAC over 40 years ago and now has a footprint in over 25 countries serving over 110 clients. The firm says over 3,800 engines made by GE Aerospace and its joint venture company CFM International engines power flights across the region.  But why are we speaking to GE Aerospace you might ask? Well, we want to find out how the firm is doing right now one year after it started operating as a standalone company and how it intends to navigate an uncertain operating environment in the near term. Meanwhile, GE Aerospace had also in July 2024 announced plans to invest over US$1 billion over five years in its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (or MRO) and component repair facilities worldwide. But what was the rationale behind the move and what can we look forward to right here in Singapore? On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Iain Rodger, Managing Director, GE Aerospace Singapore.

From cruel taunts to social exclusion and the silent spread of rumours, bullying leaves lasting emotional scars on countless students. And while schools have policies in place, the problem hasn’t gone away. Does the fault lie with parents who may have not equipped their children with the good morals and values before stepping into school? Or Is it the failure of schools who are not proactive enough to deter bullying? On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Colin Toh, Counsellor from Nook Counselling and Therapy and Assistant Professor Cheung Hoi Shan, from National Institute of Education’s Psychology and Child and Human Development to find out who is responsible to counter bullying — the school or parents.

Where the wealthy put their money often signals broader shifts in the global economic landscape—and in 2025, those signals are flashing change. Amid persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, and growing geopolitical uncertainty, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth investors are rethinking how and where they allocate capital. Old playbooks are being rewritten as traditional assets face mounting headwinds and new opportunities emerge in areas that promise stability, diversification, and long-term value. So where is smart money heading now? And what does this say about the world they’re preparing for?On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jeremy Tan, CEO, Tiger Fund Management, to find out more.

Singapore shares rose today with the global trade situation back in focus as investors put the Israel-Iran ceasefire behind them. The Straits Times Index was up 0.64% at 3,963.62 points at about 12.37 pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$511.88M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch today, we have AEM, after the semiconductor test solutions provider raised its revenue guidance for its first half ending June to between S$185 million and S$195 million, up from an earlier range of S$155 million to S$170 million.  Elsewhere, from how the White House said US President Donald Trump could extend his deadline for trade deals beyond the 9th of July, to how SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son wants the Japanese technology investment group to become the biggest platform provider for “artificial super intelligence” within the next 10 years – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.   On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.

Should Singapore lean into heritage players? Kai Whitmore certainly thinks so. Eligible through his late grandfather, the Welsh midfielder is ready to give up his British passport to play for the Lions – but not everyone agrees with naturalisation. And on this episode, Kai speaks candidly about identity, sacrifice, and ambition. READ MORE: Welsh midfielder Kai Whitmore wants to play for Singapore; exploring citizenship process Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

A pair of university students have recently founded GIVMI, providing a first-of-a-kind solution which potentially changes the game of the energy supplement industry here in Singapore.  The answer they came up with are “caffeine mints” called GIVMI Focus, which is pocket-sized, sugar-free, vegan and designed to sharpen your focus. So how does GIVMI project themselves as a statement of a lifestyle brand and how are they doing it? On the Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Chew Yi Xuan and Chermayne Low, Co-founders and Directors of GIVMI, to find out more.

This year’s NDP 2025 promises to be one for the history books. Inspired by the National Anthem and anchored in the themes of unity, belonging, and hope, this year’s Show segment is a bold celebration of who we are and where we’re headed as a nation. With inclusive performances, powerful intergenerational storytelling, and music that tugs at the heart, it’s a moving tribute to 60 years of Singapore’s journey - a true SG60 moment. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong is joined by producer Nazirul Asrar, who had the chance to attend the media reveal of what's planned for NDP 2025, and had the honours of sitting down with Charlie Lim, Singer-Songwriter & Assistant Music Director for NDP 2025, to find out how this year's event is a significant one for Singapore as well as the meaning behind the NDP theme song "Here We Are."   

Singapore shares inched higher today as investors continue to mull the situation in the Middle East. The Straits Times Index was up 0.2% at 3,933.67 points at 11.59am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$561.93M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Singapore Airlines. The national carrier announced in its annual report yesterday that it paid its chief executive Goh Choon Phong S$7 million in remuneration for the latest financial year ended Mar 31.  Elsewhere, from US dollar dropping after President Donald Trump said he had a handful of candidates to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, to how shares of Nvidia hit a fresh record amid continued bullishness surrounding artificial intelligence technologies – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. 

The US dollar’s dominance is no longer taken for granted. With the greenback faltering and geopolitical shifts gaining pace, investors are rethinking where real currency power lies. So, what’s really driving this reassessment of the dollar? And what other alternatives are investors looking into?  On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Peter Chia, Senior FX Strategist at UOB, to find out more on how investors are recalibrating their strategies in the face of growing dollar doubts.