Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into South Korea's football whose training video has gone viral for how intense it was.  From resisted combat drills to altitude training and heat conditioning, the South Korean football players were definitely going all out in order to prepare themselves for the upcoming matches in the World Cup 2026. So the trio discusses whether they would be able to survive doing their workout routines and whether we have something that we have trained ridiculously hard for in the past.

Fast fashion has never been faster. And thanks to social media, new trends can emerge, go viral and disappear in a matter of days, encouraging consumers to constantly refresh their wardrobes. Yet amid the endless cycle of buying and scrolling, a growing number of Gen Zs are embracing a different approach. From thrifting and clothing swaps to upcycling and second-hand shopping, sustainable fashion is finding new life among young consumers. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Lumin Hew, Founder of Fashion Parade to find out why more youths are advocating for sustainable fashion, and can sustainable fashion truly compete with the appeal of fast-changing trends.  

The United States and Iran have signed an interim agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. But even as hopes rise for a return to normal trade, tensions are emerging over Iran's plan to charge ships transit fees for passing through the strait. US President Donald Trump argues such charges violate international law, while major shipping firms warn the move could set a dangerous precedent for global commerce. Could the end of the conflict spark a new economic showdown? And what would it mean for global shipping, energy markets, inflation, and the prices consumers pay every day? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific, to find out more.

Both have represented Singapore. Both have made sacrifices. Yet their sporting experiences couldn't be more different. Siblings Sara and Jeffery Lightfoot join us to discuss national pride, funding disparities, athlete welfare and the challenges of pursuing sporting excellence in Singapore. When some sports enjoy greater resources than others, what does "equal footing" really mean? Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg  

On What’s Trending today, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar get into something every Singaporean secretly obsesses over — public holidays. With the 2027 calendar now out, we’re looking at 11 public holidays and 5 long weekends to look forward to. But before we get too excited, there’s a catch — three of those public holidays fall on Saturdays, and that’s already sparking the usual debate about whether that feels like a “loss” or just part of the calendar game. How do people actually maximise those precious long weekends, and would you rather spread your breaks across the year or just take one big chunk of time off?

Singapore is reviewing its Zero Waste Masterplan and 2030 recycling targets amid growing concerns that the country’s waste strategy is falling short of its original ambitions. When the plan was launched in 2019, Singapore set a bold target of achieving a 70% recycling rate, but recent figures show a steady decline, raising questions about whether that goal is still achievable under current conditions. As the Government prepares to review its masterplan, the bigger question is no longer just about hitting recycling targets — but whether Singapore’s current approach to waste is still fit for purpose in a rapidly changing global and environmental landscape. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Terry van Gevelt, Associate Professor of Urban Sustainability, Singapore Management University (SMU) to find out more.

For many fathers, being present means showing up for the little moments — a first word, a first step, a scraped knee that needs comforting. But what happens when your job takes you around the world and keeps you away from home for weeks at a time, representing Singapore on the global stage?  So how challenging can it be, to be a father while tending to his national duties? And what does it mean to be a present parent even when you can't always be physically there? On a Father's Day special of The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to the Former World Champion, and Singapore’s National Badminton Player, Loh Kean Yew, as he shares his personal journey in fatherhood.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into a funny story, which follows Anya and her mother Ting during an audition with a modelling agency. What began as a daughter chasing after her dreams, ended up with a surprise twist in which the mother walked away with a modelling opportunity instead. So the trio discusses how they would have reacted if they were in Anya's position, and whether her mother should take up the opportunity if they were in her shoes. 

Singapore is investing heavily in its water future, with a new S$97 million commitment aimed at strengthening the nation’s water capabilities amid rising demand, climate uncertainty and a growing population. Announced at the Singapore International Water Week, the investment will support efforts to improve water efficiency, develop advanced treatment technologies and meet the needs of high-growth industries such as data centres and semiconductor manufacturing. It also comes as major infrastructure projects, including the newly completed Tengah Service Reservoir, begin to play a bigger role in securing Singapore’s water supply. As water challenges intensify around the world, could innovation in water technology become one of Singapore’s greatest strategic advantages? And how can the nation continue to keep water secure, affordable and reliable for generations to come? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ong Tze Chin, Chief Executive of PUB, to find out more.

Would you shop on a fake online store if it gave you all the excitement of buying something… without actually spending any money? A new trend from South Korea is turning heads online. Known as "dopamine sites", these fake shopping and food delivery platforms let users browse products, fill up carts, compare deals, place orders and even track deliveries — except nothing ever arrives and no money changes hands. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar explore the psychology behind dopamine sites, why they're becoming popular among younger consumers facing economic pressures, and whether pretending to shop can actually help people save money. Plus, we ask the bigger question: are we addicted to the things we buy, or the rush of buying them?