Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Corporate burnout has become an increasingly common conversation among millennials, with more people questioning whether climbing the career ladder is worth sacrificing their wellbeing. For 36-year-old Puah Hui Ying, that question led her down a very different path. After stepping away from a stable career in tech, she embarked on a 101-day solo cycling journey across Malaysia, Thailand, India, Laos and Vietnam in search of something that money couldn't buy.  On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Puah Hui Ying about what inspired her to leave the corporate world behind, what she learnt from cycling solo across five countries, and whether adventure can offer a different perspective on burnout, purpose and success.

Autonomous vehicles are no longer a distant concept. Instead, they're becoming part of Singapore's transport future. As the industry evolves, the Government has introduced a new support package to help taxi and private-hire drivers prepare for what's next, through training opportunities, career guidance and pathways into new roles within the autonomous vehicle ecosystem. But as drivers weigh the opportunities against concerns over income, job flexibility and career stability, an important question remains: will these measures be enough to bring them along for the transition? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Chua Yeow Hwee, Assistant Professor in Economics at the Nanyang Technological University and Honorary Secretary of the Economics Society of Singapore,to find out more.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into a tenant dispute in which a night-shift nurse had won her claim against her landlord, after they sought to restrict daytime aircon use. While there were agreements in place to allow the use of aircon in the day, the increased electricity bills became a major concern for the landlord. But is it justifiable to cause a ruckus just because of increased costs? And so, the trio discusses what they would have done in the landlord's place and whether we truly need an air conditioner to survive in Singapore. 

The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran appears to be hanging by a thread. After fresh fighting erupted and Iranian attacks targeted commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump declared the agreement "over" and warned that American bombings would "get much worse" if Tehran failed to back down. The latest exchange has seen US strikes on Iranian military targets met with retaliatory attacks on American military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Are the two sides heading back to open conflict, or is this the latest round of brinkmanship before diplomacy resumes? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong and Dr James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University's S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, unpack what the latest escalation means for the Middle East, the global economy, and whether there's still any path back to peace.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discuss the trendy practice of carrying around two phones — one for personal use and the other, for work purposes. As people yearn for better work-life balance, people who practice this claim that having two phones is the healthier choice. But while we strive to achieve peace of mind, it looks like the additional weight could pose a risk to our physical health, specifically our hands. So the trio discusses whether they would use a separate phone for work, even if it could create a health risk in the long run.

The Singapore Premier League transfer window is heating up, and Hougang United have made one of its eye-catching moves by signing Belgian winger Ayman Kassimi. The 25-year-old joins Sports Minutes to discuss his journey from Belgium to Singapore, his humble beginnings, his time in European football alongside Ilhan Fandi, and why he believes the SPL is the perfect next chapter. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Advance Care Planning is often seen as something that's only relevant when we're old or seriously ill. But the reality is, unexpected medical emergencies can happen at any stage of life. Without clear conversations about our healthcare wishes, families may be left making difficult decisions during some of the most emotional moments of their lives. So why does this matter? On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Wong Wai Min, Deputy Director, Sector Planning Division, Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) to find out how families can take the first step towards planning with clarity and peace of mind.

Singapore is proposing one of its biggest overhauls of road traffic laws in years. Under a new Bill, motorists caught holding a mobile phone while driving could face fines of up to $1,000, jail time, or both. The Government is also proposing lower legal alcohol limits and tougher penalties for drink driving offences. Will harsher punishments be enough to change driver behaviour? Could the new rules create grey areas for motorists? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kevin Liew, Head of Crime Practice at GJC Law, to break down what the proposed changes could mean for drivers and whether they'll make Singapore's roads safer.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Yicheng Li and Marcus Ang, the co-founders of tracker.sg, a platform built by students to help young people discover internships, scholarships and career opportunities that often fly under the radar. With fresh graduates facing a tougher job market and competition for internships at an all-time high, are young people being set up to succeed? And can initiatives like tracker.sg help level the playing field for the next generation entering the workforce?

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh explore the rise of the 'full-time child', a growing trend in South Korea where adults live with their parents and contribute by running the household instead of earning a traditional salary. As housing costs soar and stable jobs become harder to find, is this a practical new way of supporting the family, or simply unemployment with better branding? And with more young Singaporeans staying at home to save money, wait for their BTOs or care for ageing parents, are our ideas of adulthood beginning to change too?