Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Major changes in Singapore's leadership – Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has unveiled his first full Cabinet lineup, signaling a significant reshuffle.  The new Cabinet includes 15 full ministers and two acting ministers across the Prime Minister’s Office and 16 ministries. PM Wong says this new lineup will “take Singapore forward in these uncertain and turbulent times.” So, what are the major reshuffles on the cards? And, what does that mean for the next generation of leaders in Singapore?  On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies, National University of Singapore, to find out more.

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Gold prices have gained as much as 20% in 2025, setting a new record and marking the best start to a year for the precious metal since 2006.  The rally, driven by global economic uncertainties and a search for diversification away from US financial assets, takes gold’s rise since March 2024 to 50%.  But what are some other alternative havens, and how do they compare with past performance in similar economic environments? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Kiran Kowshik, Global FX Strategist at Lombard Odier, to find out more.

Singapore shares were lower today as traders continue to mull the state of the global economy. The Straits Times Index was down 0.2% at 3,874.68 points at 1.54pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$673.51M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment, after the global real asset manager today announced the launch of its first onshore master fund in China, the CLI RMB Master Fund.  Elsewhere, from Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang praising US President Donald Trump’s move to scrap some AI export curbs to Singapore’s central bank chief’s comments on US-dollar based assets – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ.

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Covid-19 is making a quiet comeback in Singapore.  After more than two years of living with the virus as an endemic threat, cases are once again on the rise—with over 14,000 infections reported in a single week, up sharply from the previous week. What’s driving this resurgence? And as the virus continues to evolve, how can individuals and communities stay prepared without returning to old restrictions? Are the current vaccines enough?  On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Professor Paul Tambyah, Deputy Chair, Infectious Diseases Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine from National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), to find out more. 

Singapore shares inched higher today to track a positive session on Wall Street. The Straits Times Index was up 0.17% at 3,882.64 points at about 2.31pm with a value turnover of S$578.38M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have DFI Retail Group. The group’s underlying profit for Q1 2025 fell 18 per cent compared with the same period a year ago, due to the divestment of Yonghui Superstores last year.  Elsewhere, from China’s central bank cutting two key interest rates to spur the domestic economy, to the Reserve Bank of Australia slashing its main cash rate by 25 basis points – more economic and international headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck – a look into Chinese battery giant CATL’s Hong Kong trading debut, with shares up 13 per cent from their listing price at the open today.  On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.

Wild swings, bold bets: April brought dramatic moves to Singapore’s stock market.  Amid global trade tensions and a surprise US tariff shock, investors witnessed sharp sell-offs followed by powerful rebounds.  Yet, while the volatility spooked many, retail investors in Singapore leaned in—injecting over S$1.1 billion into the market, with a clear focus on beaten-down financial and maritime stocks. So, which counters caught their eye? What do their moves reveal about shifting investor behavior—and are we seeing sharper strategy or rising risk? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Geoff Howie, Market Strategist, SGX, to find out more.

The Workers’ Party’s (WP) Andre Low and Eileen Chong have been appointed as Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) in the 15th Parliament, bringing the WP’s total parliamentary presence to 12 seats. In a statement on May 19, the Elections Department (ELD) confirmed that returning officer Han Kok Juan had declared both candidates elected under the NCMP scheme, which guarantees a minimum of 12 opposition MPs in Parliament. Both were first-time candidates in the 2025 election, and their entry into Parliament is seen as a signal of WP’s ongoing renewal and efforts to broaden its reach and appeal among voters. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr. Rebecca Grace Tan, Lecturer, Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore, to find out what their presence might bring to the Parliament.

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