Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Think a watch can be worth millions? Or a diamond or painting? Today on the Wealth Tracker, we’re diving into the jaw-dropping, record-breaking prices in the world of alternative investments, from rare vintage watches, to stunning jewellery, to iconic paintings. Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh unpack what these eye-popping numbers really mean for collectors and investors.

Imagine walking into a room awash with colour — Peranakan beadwork, delicate lace, intricate embroidery — all reimagined with a modern touch. Every piece tells a story, weaving heritage with contemporary elegance and inviting you to see tradition through a fresh lens. So how do you take centuries of tradition and make them feel modern again? And what does it take to turn a deep love of culture into a thriving fashion brand? On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Vivienne Ong-Lin, Founder of Fuchsia Lane, to find out more.

Markets are reacting today as investors digest several key developments. The US government shutdown, which had dragged on for over a month, is now officially over, removing a major source of uncertainty. Meanwhile, traders are reassessing expectations for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut, with inflation and labor market data continuing to influence sentiment. Commodity markets are also moving: gold has gained on safe-haven demand and hopes for lower interest rates, while oil prices are under pressure amid supply concerns and a softer demand outlook. To help us make sense of these shifts and what they mean for investors, on Market View, Frankie Ho speaks to David Chow, Director, Azure Capital.

Singapore’s seen a wave of sudden business shutdowns, from cupcake chains to art firms, leaving workers jobless and unpaid overnight. But why are employees always the last to know, and can anything stop these overnight collapses from happening again? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Clarence Ding, a partner at law firm Ashurst, to find out more. 

With a market cap over USD 250 billion and transaction volumes outpacing Visa and Mastercard, stablecoins are no longer just an investment play. DWS highlights their potential to become a new form of money, offering fast, seamless transactions and bridging traditional finance with the blockchain. Could stablecoins be the future of money as we know it? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alexander Bechtel, Global Head of Digital Strategy, Products and Solutions at DWS, to find out more.

Not every start-up story begins with million-dollar investments or flashy boardroom deals. Some grow quietly — from grit, purpose, and a deep belief in what they’re building. Kelvin Ang started The Chemistry Practice during the pandemic, armed with just a laptop and a few students. No safety net. Just a vision to make chemistry more accessible. Today, his bootstrapped education business is thriving. What strategies allowed him to grow without giving up control? What lessons can other aspiring entrepreneurs take from his journey? On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kelvin Ang, Founder & Principal Tutor, The Chemistry Practice, to find out more. 

Singapore shares moved higher today as most Asian markets traded in the green. The Straits Times Index was up 0.39% at 4,560.06 points at 2.20pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$931.48M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Singtel, after the company today posted a 176.4 per cent increase in net profit to S$3.4 billion for the first half-year ended September, from S$1.2 billion in the year-ago period. Elsewhere from how the Singapore Exchange today listed three new Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs): Laopu Gold, Trip.com and Baidu, to what a possible reopening of the US government means for the resumption of official data releases, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus.  Plus – investors’ reaction to SoftBank’s sale of Nvidia stocks for US$5.8 billion. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kenneth Goh, Director, Private Wealth Management, UOB Kay Hian.

They’ve seen the men’s team make history...now it’s their turn! Ahead of their AFC Women’s Champions League group stage debut, Lion City Sailors captain Umairah Hamdan and striker Raeka Ee sit down with Sports Minutes to share their excitement, lessons from their qualifying campaign, and how they’re drawing inspiration from the Sailors’ continental journey to chart their own. READ MORE: https://www.lioncitysailorsfc.sg/awcl-sailors-women-bullish-ahead-of-stern-melbourne-city-test/ Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Starting 2026, travelers flying out of Changi will face a new sustainable aviation fuel levy: $1 for short-haul trips, up to over $40 for long-haul premium seats. The goal? Fund Singapore’s shift to greener jet fuel and push aviation toward sustainability. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore calls it a “major step forward” for building a greener, more competitive air hub. But how big a step is it really? Can this levy truly cut emissions? And what does it mean for passengers and the future of travel? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ellis Taylor, Asia Editor at Cirium, to find out more.

They’re being hailed as the future of finance: tokenised stocks. Supporters say they’ll revolutionise how we trade and invest. But are we really witnessing the next evolution of capital markets…or just giving the old system a digital facelift? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ivan Lee, Head of Trading from QCP, to find out more.