Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Singapore shares dipped today as investors mull a mixed day in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.04% at 2.17pm Singapore time, at 4,244.06 points, with a value turnover of S$584.32M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment, after its subsidiary CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit (CLCR) received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission yesterday to register for its listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.  Elsewhere, from investors’ reactions to a better-than-expected set of earnings out of AI chip titan Nvidia, to South Korea’s central bank holding policy interest rates steady for a second straight review – more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. 

The FAS says commitment comes first. Parents argue education can’t take a back seat. At the centre of this debate is 16-year-old Mika Baihakki, omitted from the U-17 squad after skipping a training camp trip for exams. His mother’s viral post has thrown the spotlight on FAS’ handling of youth development and communication. PR veteran and TMSG founder Jose Raymond joins Sports Minutes to analyse the messaging, the fallout, and what this saga means for Singapore’s student-athletes. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/local-celeb-norfasaries-post-on-sons-omission-from-national-u-16-football-team-goes-viral-fas Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Cross-border ride-hailing between Singapore and Malaysia has always been lucrative, but also controversial. A recent government crackdown on illegal operators is already changing the landscape, boosting earnings for both private-hire and taxi drivers. So are platform workers finally getting a fair deal, and what more needs to be done to protect them? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Walter Theseira, Associate Professor of Economics at Singapore University of Social Sciences, to find out more. 

Singapore Airlines will be increasing the KrisFlyer miles needed for award flights from Nov 1, with some routes rising by 20% Now while the changes mean higher costs for members on several popular routes, travel experts say there are still redemption opportunities that make sense. But what do these changes really mean for frequent travellers? How can you make the most of your SIA KrisFlyer miles after the devaluation in redemption rates?  On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Aaron Wong, Founder of The Milelion, to find out more. 

Electrification is no longer just about electric cars. It’s a megatrend reshaping entire industries, from transportation and utilities to mining and manufacturing. Governments are pouring billions into clean energy transitions, companies are racing to build infrastructure, and investors are eyeing both the opportunities and the risks that come with this massive shift. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Gautam Chadda, Head of Strategic Advisory (Asia) at RBC Wealth Management,to find out more.

Singapore shares dipped today amid a mixed session in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.05% at 4,241.38 points at 2.28pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$789.47M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Prudential, after the firm’s new business profit rose to US$1.26 billion for its first half ended Jun 30, from US$1.12 billion in the year-ago period.  Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian goods came into effect today, to a lookahead to Nvidia’s earnings due overnight, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeremy Tan, CEO, Tiger Fund Management.

And so it begins! The 2025/26 Singapore Premier League season is officially up and running - with 6 of the 8 teams in action on MD1. Did the increased number of foreigners truly translate to better quality football? And of the local players, who caught the eye? Deepanraj Ganesan joins Sports Minutes to run the rule on it all. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

illumi AI is an AI-native visual workspace that transforms how teams collaborate by turning scattered ideas, private prompts, and hidden workflows into a shared, living knowledge hub. Unlike traditional AI tools that focus on individual output, illumi allows teams to interact with AI on an infinite canvas, creating shared context that captures, organizes, and makes reusable all the inputs that drive innovation. And by turning AI into shared team infrastructure, illumi empowers teams to manage AI workflows on top of collective knowledge, ensuring that insights never disappear and that innovation becomes a team effort rather than an individual one. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Chang LingYi, Co-Founder, illumi, & Andrey Leskov, Co-Founder & CEO, illumi, to find out more.

BlueSG has announced it will wind down its car-sharing operations, but the familiar blue electric cars are not leaving Singapore’s roads just yet. Rebranded as Le Blu Frenchy, the vehicles are being leased through Tribecar for three months up to two years, with prices starting at $799 a month, well below typical EV rentals. The move is part of ongoing talks between BlueSG and Tribecar that may include a potential sale of the fleet. On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks to Dr Ong Ghim Ping Raymond, Associate Professor and Deputy Head (Research) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore, to discuss the move and explore whether this strategy will succeed.

Buying a home for your children can feel like the perfect way to give them a head start,  offering security, stability, and freedom from hefty mortgages. But it’s not always straightforward. Property experts warn of hidden risks, including divorce disputes, ownership complications, and legal definitions of a matrimonial home. What do parents need to know before making such a big move? Are there safer ways to support their kids without tying up millions in real estate? On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks with Nizam AR, Associate at ERA Realty Network,to find out more.