Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

This International Women’s Day on Sports Minutes, we talk to Nurhafizah Abu Sujad, Head Physiotherapist for the Singapore National Teams about her journey in a male-dominated field. Sticking true to the theme of IWD 2025 - Accelerating Action - the long-serving physio who is affectionately known as 'Kak Fizah' shares how motherhood has shaped her career, her work empowering athletes, and her mission to break barriers in sports. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

For far too long, the world of investing, banking, and wealth management has been dominated by a male-centric view of power and success. But times are changing.  Women are stepping into the spotlight, wielding their financial acumen, redefining risk, and taking control of their wealth and futures like never before. The narrative of finance is being rewritten, and women are leading the charge. In fact, are they really better investors than men?  On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Liyann Seet, CEO of Yacht Luxe, hedge fund manager at Sunova Capital and fashion and lifestyle influencer 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!

International Women’s Day is a chance to acknowledge the achievements and challenges of women and look at how they are shaping the future. Trixie Khong was only a teenager when she first started crafting her own jewellery as a way to make some pocket money and also as a hobby. A decade later, she’s the founder of By Invite Only, a very established, and proudly Singaporean brand that makes affordable, sensitive skin-friendly jewellery. How does she do it? What makes her brand so successful? And how does she navigate the challenges of being a female entrepreneur?  On The Right Business, Trixie Khong, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at By Invite Only Jewellery 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 shares began trading in positive territory, as markets eased fears after President Donald Trump called for a delay of his auto tariffs on Mexico and Canada. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.07 percent. In terms of companies to watch, Singapore's SATS, Mandarin Oriental's recent results, and the latest happenings Alibaba and China’s tech sector. The yield on Japan's 10-year bonds reaches a near 16-year high.  On Market View, finance presenter Willie Keng, dived into the details with David Chow, Director Azure Capital.

A new discovery has been made: a bat-borne coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, has been identified in China. While no human infections have been reported so far, the virus shares similarities with SARS-CoV-2, including its ability to infect human cells via the ACE2 receptor. This has sparked concerns about its potential to evolve and spread to humans, raising important questions about the future of global health. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr. Leong Hoe Nam, Senior Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician at Rophi Clinic, to discuss how viruses like HKU5-CoV-2 emerge and the importance of monitoring these threats.   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!

Lucence is leading a precision oncology company revolutionising cancer detection and treatment through their liquid biopsy technology. Founded in 2016, they specialise in non-invasive genomic testing that analyses both DNA and RNA, delivering critical insights for personalised cancer care. By advancing early detection and targeted therapy selection, Lucence empowers clinicians and patients with the correct tools to make informed, life-changing decisions. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Han, the Founding CEO and Medical Director of Lucence, to share more about their non-invasive cancer screening approach.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Naz Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

If you watched the hit comedy-drama series The White Lotus, which is set in luxury resorts around the world, it might have inspired you to book a stay in a five star hotel.  But for investors, it looks like they’re taking a step further and turning to hotel investments as dynamic assets. CBRE’s newly released 2025 Asia Pacific Hotel Investor Intentions Survey, reveals a major shift in investor sentiment—72% of respondents plan to increase their hotel asset allocations this year. The rebound in international tourism—particularly in Japan, Singapore, and Australia—is driving this momentum, as hotel room rates remain elevated and demand for high-quality assets intensifies. On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Steve Carroll, Head of Hotels, Capital Markets, Asia Pacific, CBRE to find out more.  Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our MONEY MATTERS? Drop me an email today!

Singapore stocks were higher today as investors continue to digest global developments ranging from US President Donald Trump’s address to Congress to China’s latest GDP growth target of around 5 per cent for 2025. The Straits Times Index was up 0.29% at 3,901.88 points at about 2.20pm, with a value turnover of S$754.86M in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have the Singapore Exchange, after the bourse operator launched its second batch of Hong Kong Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs) today, in partnership with Phillip Securities.  Elsewhere, from China maintaining its 2025 GDP growth target at about 5 per cent for the third consecutive year to what to watch out of US President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, more international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.

Singapore is considering caning for certain scam-related offences due to their severe impact on victims. Minister of State for Home Affairs Sun Xueling announced this on March 4 during a budget debate, responding to MP Dr Tan Wu Meng’s call for stricter penalties. Authorities have also stepped up efforts with tougher sentencing for money mules, stricter SIM card regulations, and closer bank collaboration. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Benjamin Joshua Ong, Assistant Professor of Law, Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University, to find out more.

As inflationary pressures continue to challenge traditional asset classes, investors are increasingly turning to gold. But gold may not be all that glitters. In fact - there may be other assets better acting as inflation hedges. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Laura Cooper, Head of Macro Credit and Global Investment Strategist at Nuveen, to find out more about other inflation hedges investors can consider.