Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

US President Donald Trump is turning once again to tariffs, this time targeting semiconductor imports from companies that don’t shift production to the United States. The move could reshape global supply chains, with ripple effects on Asian chipmakers and global markets. At the same time, Trump has cut tariffs on Japanese autos to 15%, leaving South Korean automakers at a disadvantage. Meanwhile, signs of weakness are emerging in the US labor market, with payroll growth slowing and layoffs rising, just as the Federal Reserve weighs a possible rate cut. In technology, OpenAI is preparing to launch its first in-house AI chip with Broadcom, signaling a new phase in AI infrastructure development. On Market View, Alexandra Parada speaks to Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education at SIAS, to discuss the latest market movements.

Singapore's 15th parliament opens today, starting with the nomination of Mr Seah Kian Peng as Speaker of Parliament. Today's sitting will see the election of the Speaker of Parliament, the swearing-in of 99 MPs and an opening address by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Later this month, MPs will get down to business with a full debate on the President’s Address, unpacking the details and weighing in on the direction Singapore is headed. So, what exactly should we be looking out for? And how might this new Parliament shape policies that affect everyday Singaporeans? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow from the Institute of Policy Studies, to find out more. 

The metals market is in flux. Rising rates, inflation, and global tensions are shaking up gold, silver, copper, and more. Which metals are poised to outperform, and how should investors navigate the risks and opportunities ahead? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alexandra Symeonidi, corporate credit analyst on William Blair's emerging markets debt (EMD) team, to find out more.

In 2025, attention spans are shorter than ever—two-hour podcasts can lose listeners by minute six. Enter Videotto, the tool helping creators win the scroll war in just two clicks. Podcasters, livestreamers, and agencies can instantly turn long-form content into bite-sized, scroll-stopping clips—your personal editing sidekick without the software headache. How is Videotto helping creators stay relevant in a sea of content? And why is the future of content not just what you say, but how fast you can clip it? On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Yao Ming Tay, Co-Founder and CEO at Videotto and Ian Lee, Co-founder and CTO at Videotto, to find out more. 

The fixed income market is changing fast. Rising rates, inflation, and market volatility are challenging traditional strategies, and opening up new opportunities. How can investors adapt? Are unconstrained approaches the key, and what strategies should retail and private clients consider today? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Julien Houdain, Head of Global Unconstrained Fixed Income at Schroders, to find out more.

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Singapore shares inched higher today, mirroring gains seen overnight in the US. The Straits Times Index was up 0.21% at 4,298.54 points at 11.55am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$572.22M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel and Keppel DC Reit. That’s after the manager of Keppel DC Reit announced yesterday its acquisition of the remaining stake in two data centres from its sponsor Keppel, for a consideration of up to S$8.4 million. Elsewhere, from how China’s financial regulators are reportedly considering cooling measures for the stock market amid a recent rally, to the US NASDAQ proposing tighter listing rules for thinly traded firms and Chinese companies, more international headlines remained in focus. Plus – more discussions surrounding the legality of US President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, and how the President is set to host tech CEOs for a dinner in the newly renovated White House Rose Garden. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. 

CareShield Life, the national long-term care (LTC) insurance scheme, will be enhanced from Jan 1, 2026, with higher monthly payouts and more government support to help policyholders cope with the resulting premium increases. CareShield Life’s monthly payouts will grow at a rate of 4 per cent a year, from the current 2 per cent. To mitigate the impact of the resulting premium hikes, the Government will provide an additional $570 million in premium support over the next five years.  But experts say it remains a basic scheme that might cover only a small portion of the overall costs associated with LTC needs, and should be viewed as part of a broader support ecosystem Will these changes really go far enough in meeting Singaporeans’ long-term care needs? And what might this mean for families planning ahead? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Alex Lee, President of Singapore Actuarial Society, to find out more. 

China rolled out the tanks, the missiles, and the marching troops down Beijing’s historic Changan Avenue today — but this was no ordinary parade. Marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan in World War II, President Xi Jinping took center stage, flanked by none other than Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un. Beyond the pageantry, the symbolism was loud and clear: this was a show of power and politics on the global stage. So what message was China trying to send — and how should the rest of the world be reading it? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Lim Tai Wei, East Asian Expert, Soka University, to find out more. 

The yuan is sitting near its strongest levels in months, but with property market stress, deflation risks, and Beijing’s push to internationalize its currency, the big question is: how sustainable is this strength? 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.