Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Singapore shares slid today as investors continue to monitor renewed US-China trade fears. The Straits Times Index was down 0.57% at 4,364.69 points at 1.59pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.03B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Mapletree Logistics Trust, after the manager of Mapletree Logistics Trust yesterday announced that it had completed the divestment of an Australian property for A$60 million (S$50.4 million). Meanwhile, from how the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) kept monetary policy settings unchanged for the second consecutive time in today’s quarterly policy meeting, to how silver prices touched an all-time high above US$52.50 an ounce, more economic headlines remained in focus On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist, HSBC Global Private Banking and Premier Wealth.

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that “the war in Gaza is over.” His statement follows a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, one that’s held for several days now and includes the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. The agreement also outlines plans for what Trump has called a “Board of Peace”-  a body meant to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction and long-term stability. But questions remain: How lasting is this ceasefire? Do all sides truly see the war as over? And what comes next for the people and politics of Gaza after months of devastation? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Jessica Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations, Flinders University, to find out more.

Across Asia, a new wave of collectors in their 30s is turning wine into more than just a drink, it’s becoming an investment. But what makes a bottle worth holding  or selling, years down the line? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Victor Choy, Executive Director of K Cellars and certified sommelier, to find out more. 

We’re surrounded by beautiful campaigns. They’re fast, efficient, and algorithmically approved. But sometimes, even the most flawless work leaves us feeling… nothing. Elyssa Ng has spent years inside that tension, where creative intuition meets automation. As Co-Founder and Creative Director of Kredence Creative Solutions, she’s asking a tougher question: If machines can already make what “works,” what does it take to make something that matters? On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Elyssa Ng, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Kredence Creative Solutions, to find out more. 

Singapore shares slipped today to track declines seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 1.2% at 4,373.88 points at 2.20pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.18B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have UOL and Singapore Land Group, after the 666-unit condominium Skye at Holland proved to be the strongest project launch in 2025, selling 98.8 per cent of units over the weekend.  Elsewhere, from how shares of mainboard-listed InnoTek rallied on the back of order wins for Nvidia and Shenzhen-listed IEIT Systems, to how US-China trade frictions sent Asian currencies to a five-month low, more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the key developments to watch for the day.

A painful night. A long flight. And now, a do-or-die showdown in Goa. Ilhan Fandi speaks exclusively to Sports Minutes on bouncing back from late heartbreak last time out, finding belief and his scoring touch, and chasing history for Singapore - ahead of the Lions' clash against India on Tuesday, 14th October. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

In light of recent cases, the bystander effect has once again captured public attention. A child wanders alone through a busy MRT station. A man collapses on the street. At Singapore Management University, a video went viral showing a woman kicking another woman on the ground, and bystanders watching, hesitating to intervene. Dozens of people see, yet no one moves. And even if the cameras are raised, eyes dart away, and the crowd waits for someone else to act. Psychologists call this the bystander effect, the phenomenon where the more people present, the less likely anyone is to help. But does the bystander effect reveal a lack of empathy? Or is it simply a human instinct to freeze in uncertainty, even when we care? On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Annabelle Chow, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Annabelle Psychology and Dr Razwana Begum, Head of Public Safety and Security Programme, Singapore University of Social Sciences, to find out.

China’s fund market is in flux. Investors are flocking to fixed-income and gold funds, ETFs are booming, and traditional active funds are losing ground. What’s driving these shifts, and what does it mean for the future of investing in China? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rachel Sun, Director of Manager Research, China, Morningstar, to find out more.

Imagine an app that doesn’t just track your steps or calories but one that actually checks in, encourages you and keeps you motivated like a coach would. Maibel is an AI wellness companion designed by women, for women. Its first personality, Evren is a soft-spoken, Korean ‘oppa’ coach who guides users with gentle nudges, habit coaching, and interactive story scenes. But can AI really replicate the emotional depth of a human coach?  On The Right Busines, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Mabel Loh, Founder of Maibel, to find out more. 

Singapore shares dipped earlier today, tracking movements seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.11% at 4,435.52 points at 2.07pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$812.63M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Seatrium, after the company received a notice of termination for a contract secured in 2022 by its subsidiary Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters, which is now known as Seatrium Energy (International).  Elsewhere, from what a Middle East ceasefire and a US government shutdown mean for investors, to shares of Malaysian glovemaker Top Glove surging after posting its first full-year profit – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus.  Also on deck, how The Stock Exchange of Thailand is considering easing some of its rules to boost market liquidity next year. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.