Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
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Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating...
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Money Matters: We made our presenter cry live on air - Here’s what really happened
As Money Matters comes to a close, the team takes a heartfelt look back at the journey that brought them here. From its early days, to becoming a stap...
The Big Story: What makes the best employer in Singapore today?
The list of Singapore’s top employers for 2026 has been released this week, and dominating the top five spots are JPMorganChase, Asia Pacific Brewerie...
What’s Trending: Is this Singapore’s cutest HDB block? And is shrinkflation sneaking into your grocery cart?
On What’s Trending Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the viral panda murals transforming an ageing HDB block in Teck Whye into a cheerful communi...
Wealth Tracker: Why are Asian currencies favoured over high-yielders right now?
Lombard Odier’s latest FX and commodities outlook maintains a negative stance on the US dollar, driven by structural imbalances and shifting global dy...
Market View: (SPECIALS) The Final Market View after 4 years; Fed Chair Jerome Powell to stay on as governor, ECB, BoE rate decisions in focus next; Oil prices vaults to four-year highs, Asian shares down on geopolitical risks; A lowdown on Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta’s earnings, expectations ahead of Apple’s results; Samsung’s chip profit soars 48-times due to AI spending frenzy; DBS, Wilmar, Sheng Siong, CDL to watch
Singapore shares rose today despite most Asian markets logging a negative session.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.54% at 4,887.45 points at 1....
Sports Minutes: Balestier Khalsa's Jakov Katuša on his past, the present and the future
The SPL title may seemingly be heading the Sailors way, but the race to finish fourth is far from over. 3 points separate Balestier Khalsa in 4th and...
The Big Story: UAE exits OPEC - Is this a big blow to the oil cartel?
The United Arab Emirates has announced it is leaving OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 1, a stunning move given it has been part of the group since before...
Wealth Tracker: Is the silver market more dependent on paper than physical metal today?
According to “Physical Silver: When Paper Promises Meet Physical Reality,” the silver market has been running persistent supply deficits, with above-g...
What’s Trending: The ‘do-nothing’ job that pays $80k and a dessert the size of a skyscraper
OOn What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh discuss the story of a man who has built an unusual career out of doing almost nothing, renting hims...
Market View: UAE exits OPEC and OPEC+; Jerome Powell’s last FOMC meeting as Fed chair; US corporate earnings remain resilient amid Middle East conflict; Tech shares down on WSJ report on OpenAI missing internal targets, possible impact on big techs reporting overnight; CapitaLand Investment, Mapletree Industrial Trust, Aspial Lifestyle to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as Asian markets traded mixed.
The Straits Times Index fell 0.37% to 4,869.50 points at 2.00pm Singapore time, wit...
The Big Story: “Don’t Be a Bystander!” - What should you do when you witness a sexual crime?
Singapore Police are urging the public: don’t look away. A new campaign encouraging people to report sexual crimes comes as cases of molestation, rape...
Wealth Tracker: Where capital is going next in Asia's changing investment landscape
Asia’s investment landscape is shifting in subtle but significant ways. Even amid global market volatility, capital continues to flow into long-term a...
What’s Trending: Workers now getting leave to take care of sick pets, and would you pay to take a nap during your lunch break?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into how employees are getting paid time off to care for sick pets, and whether that’s something...
Market View: Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady despite hawkish split; Asian shares down, oil up as investors mull geopolitical maelstrom in the Middle East; Meta reportedly preparing to unwind acquisition of Manus after China blocks deal; Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust to watch
Singapore shares dipped today, in line with regional markets.
The Straits Times Index was 0.03% below the flatline at 4,891.12 points at 2.35pm...
Sports Minutes: With the SPL finish line in sight, the Sailors close in on the title; Plus, who deserves individual recognition the season?
The finish line is in sight for the Singapore Premier League, with the Sailors moving another step closer to defend their crown. But could there yet b...
The Big Story: Another attack on Trump? What the latest attempt says about political violence and political messaging
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump was swiftly evacuated from a hotel hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shots were fired, trigg...
Wealth Tracker: What’s behind the sudden reversal in precious metals after Q1 peaks?
According to J. Rotbart & Co.’s Exclusive Precious Metals Report for Q1 2026, the quarter was defined by record price peaks followed by a sharp March...
What’s Trending: Would you use a car toilet… or spend $2.3m on a World Cup ticket?
On What's Trending Hongbin and Nadiah Koh dive into two of the most unbelievable stories making waves right now.
First up, a Chinese carmaker ha...
Market View: Investors mull stalled peace talks on Middle East war; Nikkei hits record high on earnings; Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Apple – US big tech earnings to watch this week; Central bank decisions from Fed, ECB, BoJ, BoE in focus; Keppel, Addvalue Technologies to watch
Singapore shares slid today even as most Asian markets traded higher.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.65% at 4,890.76 points at 2.51pm Singap...
Under the Radar: How is Elite UK Reit making itself more appealing to the investing community? Its CEO tells us more.
We’ll revisit the real estate sector today by looking at a REIT that is solely focused on the UK market.
Founded in 2020 and listed on the Sing...
What’s Trending: Would you $30,000 for a wedding cake and trust a viral aluminum foil door hack?
How much would you spend on a wedding cake?
One pastry chef is charging upwards of US$23,000 for a single creation, crafting massive, show-stop...
The Big Story: Malacca Strait levy talk - Could it ever actually happen?
A recent remark by Indonesia’s Finance Minister, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has sparked debate after he suggested the possibility of a levy on ships passin...
Wealth Tracker: Why US buyers are returning to Japan stocks
US investors are heading back into Japan, but this isn’t just a simple “risk-on” rebound.
After months of global uncertainty that pushed money o...
Market View: Asian markets mixed as investors mull extension of ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel for three weeks; Fed, ECB, BoJ, BoE rate decisions due next week; Meta, Microsoft plan cuts, buyouts that may affect 23,000 jobs; S-Reit earnings in focus; ST Engineering, Sheng Siong, CapitaLand Investment to watch
Singapore shares slid today as markets in Asia traded in both positive and negative territories.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.7% at 4,909....
The Big Story: 72% say hawker culture is under threat from energy shocks, but can Singapore save it?
Singapore’s hawker centres have long been seen as the city’s great equalizer, where a $5 meal still delivers comfort and cultural identity in one of t...
What’s Trending: Drake hid his upcoming album in ice... Also, would you be okay if AI replaced your favorite actors?
Would you be okay with AI using your face to create content without you?
A major Chinese streaming platform is facing backlash over its new AI a...
Wealth Tracker: What does AI mean for cash-flow durability in private credit portfolios?
Private credit investing is entering a new phase as artificial intelligence reshapes industry dynamics and challenges traditional assumptions around r...
Market View: S&P 500, Nasdaq closed at new record highs, earnings from GE Vernova, Boeing and Tesla in focus; Asian shares retreated from record highs as investors took profit; Japan’s Nikkei crosses key 60,000 level for the first time; Intel lands Tesla as first major customer for 14A chip technology; Keppel, City Developments Limited to watch
Singapore shares slid today, tracking movements seen in the region.
The Straits Times Index fell 1.08% to 4,948.92 points at 11.42am Singapore...
The Big Story: Peace… or pause? US extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely with no deal in sight
The United States has once again pressed pause on the conflict.
Just as the ceasefire with Iran was approaching its expiry, US President Donald...
Wealth Tracker: Why more dual-income, no-kids households are turning to private property
Singapore’s private housing market is hitting new highs, but the buyers driving this surge might surprise you.
Demand remains resilient, fuelle...
What's Trending: Japan pays singles $125 to date… and China workers get paid rain leave?
What if you got paid to look for love… and paid to stay home when it rains? On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into Japan’s Kochi P...
Market View: Trump extends Iran ceasefire, Asian markets traded mixed; Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing; Meta reportedly said to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training; SpaceX has deal for right to acquire Cursor for US$60 billion; DFI Retail Group, Hong Leong Asia to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as most Asian markets struggled for direction.
The Straits Times Index fell 0.34% to 4,997.69 points at 2.57pm Sin...
The Big Story: Hiring freezes, benefit cuts, how far will Singapore firms go as energy costs bite?
Rising energy costs linked to the Iran conflict are no longer just a distant headline, they’re hitting businesses in Singapore where it hurts most: th...
What’s Trending: A high-paying but dangerous job… and who lost an $8 million ring at Coachella?
Would you take on a dangerous job for big money?
One woman in China is doing exactly that, managing over 60,000 venomous snakes and earning six...
Wealth Tracker: Is Singapore ready to become Asia’s precious metals trading hub?
Singapore is stepping up its ambitions to become a global hub for precious metals trading, with efforts to enhance market infrastructure, improve pric...
Market View: Asian stocks gain on hopes of new round of US-Iran talks; Apple names John Ternus as next CEO; Hello Kitty creator Sanrio to make Nintendo Switch 2 party game; China’s youth jobless rate rises to 16.9% in March; Keppel Reit, Seatrium to watch
Singapore shares nudged higher today, tracking movements seen in the region.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.08% at 5,008.16 points at 2.55pm S...
The Big Story: Did Washington undermine its own ceasefire with Iran through the cargo ship seizure?
The United States has seized an Iranian cargo ship in the middle of a fragile ceasefire, raising fresh doubts over whether tensions with Tehran are al...
Wealth Tracker: How are Asia’s private wealth portfolios being reshaped right now?
After years of “sit tight and stay defensive,” investors are now facing a very different question, not whether to take risk, but where it actually mak...
What’s Trending: Should customers pay for ‘oil & gas surcharge’ at hawker stalls… and why do we want robots to outrun humans in marathons?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah dive into a 20-cent ‘gas and oil surcharge’ at a Joo Koon Thai stall that has sparked debate in Singapore...
Market View: Oil rises 5% on renewed tensions in the Middle East after US seizes Iranian ship, Asian market reaction; iQIYI goes all-in on AI content in big overhaul; Singapore urges banks to fix security gaps amid concerns over Anthropic’s Mythos AI; S-Reit earnings, reports from 3M, GE Aerospace, Boeing in focus this week; Wilmar International, Koh Brothers Eco Engineering to watch
Singapore shares were little moved today as investors mull renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
The Straits Times Index hovered 0....