Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Trust Bank has launched TrustInvest — a new investment product designed to make investing more accessible, transparent, and user-friendly for everyone. It's also partnered with global investment firm aberdeen to offer users a chance to build a diversified portfolio with just a few taps on their phones. So what are the  different funds that users can invest in? And how is TrustInvest a gamechanger in the financial landscape? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Trust Bank’s CEO Mr Dwaipayan Sadhu, to find out more. 

Soul Parking is a leading parking management service provider in Indonesia, revolutionizing urban parking through technology-driven solutions. By integrating vertical parking systems, a cloud-based Operating System, and real-time data analytics, Soul Parking optimizes space utilization, enhances efficiency, and delivers a seamless, cashless parking experience. The company’s innovative approach helps property owners maximize revenue while improving accessibility for drivers in high-density cities. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Kenneth Darmansjah, CEO, Soul Parking, to find out more.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Hongbin Jeong Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Canada has chosen its next prime minister. Mark Carney has won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau. He’s managed the financial crisis, then Brexit and now - he faces Trump’s trade war. He’s vowed to win the trade war against US President Donald Trump. So what can we expect from Canada’s new prime minister? And given his prior experience, is he the right person to be tackling Trump’s trade war? What can he bring to the table? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Antonio Fatás, Professor of Economics at INSEAD, to find out more.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg)  Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Singapore stocks were lower as all eyes remained on escalating trade tensions in the region.  That’s after Beijing’s retaliatory tariffs on certain US farm goods took effect today.  The Straits Times Index was down 0.17% at 3,908.01 points at 12.20pm, with a value turnover of S$526.29M in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Hongkong Land, after the property developer on Friday posted an underlying profit of US$410 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024, down 44 per cent from the level seen a year ago.  Elsewhere, from how Asian markets reacted to China’s retaliatory tariffs on US farm goods, to oil prices declining on the back of concerns over US import tariffs – more international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

The Lion City Sailors take centre stage on this episode of Sports Minutes - and for obvious reasons, after the furore surrounding their ACL Two Quarter-final. With the first leg declared a walkover after Sanfrecce Hiroshima's error of fielding an ineligible player, can the Sailors get the job done to secure a historic spot in the Semis? And, could the return of the legendary Kadir Yahya as Unleash the Roar's Director of Football spark a revival for Singapore's footballing fortunes? Deepanraj Ganesan is in the hot seat to dissect and discuss it all! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/former-lion-kadir-yahaya-returns-as-unleash-the-roars-director-of-football https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/sanfrecce-hiroshima-stripped-of-victory-over-lion-city-sailors-after-fielding-suspended-player https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/can-womens-premier-league-in-spore-take-off-after-losing-title-sponsor-fas-upbeat-but-issues-remain Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Trying to predict what US President Donald Trump is going to do next is a risky business. So given his unpredictability, investors need to recognise that they are headed for a new normal where uncertainty, along with market and portfolio volatility, will become fixtures in the next few years. And this brings out a good case for investing in bonds. What are the opportunities now for the bond market? And why should you consider investing in bonds? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC, to find out more. 

The age-old foundation of marketing is that the loudest voices in the room often get the most attention. It’s a world that seems designed for the bold, the charismatic, the extroverted. Yet, for introverts, breaking into this industry that typically values boldness over thoughtfulness can feel like scaling a mountain. Being a big introvert herself, this left Jaslyn Qiyu frustrated about the landscape. So instead of forcing herself to fit the stereotype, she doubled down and chose to rewrite the script with her own consultancy firm, Mad About Marketing. Mad About Marketing specialises in coaching introverted leaders, particularly women and young professionals. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with  Jaslyin Qiyu, Founder, Mad About Marketing Consulting to find out more.    Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg)  Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

It’s all about intellectual property today as we speak to the Asian subsidiary of Japan’s leading entertainment conglomerate Avex Group.  If you’ve been a J-pop fan, you might recall Avex starting out as a wholesaler of imported music records in 1988.  The company has now expanded into diverse business areas such as record labels, live music performances, animation and filmmaking. It also manages music artists such as pop icon Ayumi Hamazaki.  Back to Avex Asia, the subsidiary specialises in brand licensing, artiste management, live events and concerts, anime production, content creation and digital streaming in the region.  It represents some of the world’s top intellectual properties including Pokemon, Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, Sonic The Hedgehog, Hello Kitty, forming collaborations across broadcasting, consumer products, marketing promotions as well as location-based entertainment. Now, Avex Asia’s licensing business is one that we want to focus on today, given how Asia is said to contribute over 30 per cent of all franchised businesses worldwide.  But why is Asia a hotspot for franchised business, and what are the trends shaping the franchising and licensing landscape in the region? How is Avex Asia tapping into these trends, and what intellectual properties does Avex Asia want to procure to better serve consumers in the region?  Speaking of acquiring IPs, Avex Asia recently expanded its portfolio to include sports licensing of Spanish Football giant, FC Barcelona for Southeast Asia and Japan. But why did the firm choose to enter into sports licensing and what are the opportunities it sees in sports licensing? On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Edmund Low, General Manager, Avex Asia.

The Hot Seat takes on an International Woman's Day special to celebrate all woman from all different sectors of the world. We tackle the question - "What makes a successful woman?"  On this special edition, Hongbin Jeong invites three successful woman -  Anna Ong, Creator of ‘What's Your Story Slam’ and INSEAD MBA alumna and part of the school’s Limitless 2025 campaign,  Andrea Yew, Founder of Choke Clinch Crank Combat, and Rae Saleha, a local artist and actress, who was recently awarded the Most Promising Actress award for Singapore Malay Television and the Best Actress award at the New Zealand Web Fest. So how did all of these women become the woman they are today? What’s their secret behind success? Tune in to find out more.    Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Nazirul Asrar and Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg)  Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Singapore shares hovered around the flatline earlier today as investors continue to monitor the global trade environment.  The Straits Times Index dipped 0.08% to 3,913.81 points at about 2.15pm (2.16pm) with a value turnover of S$867.17M in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have NetLink NBN Trust and ComfortDelGro, because NetLink will replace ComfortDelGro on the reserve list of the Straits Times Index (STI), following the index’s March 2025 quarterly review.  Elsewhere, from the possible impact of Trump’s tariffs on Southeast Asia, to how Nissan board is reportedly set to meet next week to discuss the future of its CEO - more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.   On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments of the day.