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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The Big Story: How to make use of your SkillsFuture credits before it expires Dec 2025
Over 70% of Singaporeans have yet to use their one-off $500 SkillsFuture Credit top-up, which will expire at the end of this year.
That’s a miss...
Wealth Tracker: How is K-Beauty transforming the private markets landscape?
K-beauty isn’t just a global trend, it’s shaping the way private equity invests. With giants like Blackstone and KKR snapping up brands and suppliers,...
Right Business: Making tech work for people through story-led videos and AI-powered workflows
Nicholas Cheng founded VideoPulse, a creative studio built for tech companies that helps turn complex products into clear, story-led videos. What star...
Market View: Wall Street rallies as Trump tempers rhetoric against China, Asia fails to track advance; Tech firms boosted by Broadcom-OpenAI deal; Singapore GDP up 2.9% yoy in Q3, MAS keeps monetary policy unchanged; Silver prices hit all-time high; Japanese equities struggle amid political turmoil; Mapletree Logistics Trust to watch
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 po...
The Big Story: Is the Gaza war really over?
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...
Wealth Tracker: Why are young investors turning to wine?
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 w...
Right Business: When ‘good’ isn’t good enough. Is the age of AI killing your marketing campaign?
We’re surrounded by beautiful campaigns. They’re fast, efficient, and algorithmically approved.
But sometimes, even the most flawless work leave...
Market View: Selling hit APAC markets following renewed US-China trade fears, Asian currencies slip to weakest levels since May; Malaysia sees ringgit on path to strengthen below RM4 per USD; InnoTek surges 23.6% on Nvidia order wins; UOL, Singapore Land Group to watch
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...
Sports Minutes: Ilhan Fandi on turning pain into points, making up for his misses and a burning desire to keep Singapore's Asian Cup qualification hopes alive
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 hear...
The Hot Seat: Does the bystander effect reveal a lack of empathy?
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...
Wealth Tracker: What’s driving the record inflows into bonds and gold funds in China?
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 groun...
Right Business: What if you had a soft-spoken, Korean ‘oppa’ wellness coach to keep you motivated 24/7?
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 wou...
Market View: Middle East ceasefire, US government shutdown weigh on global investors; US SEC offers relief for IPOs stuck in limbo during shutdown; The Stock Exchange of Thailand mulls easing rules to boost market liquidity; China tightens grip on rare earths; Seatrium, Top Glove to watch
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 Sing...
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Dassault Systemes’ CEO on Asia as a growth market amid a changing world order, and how the generative economy will reshape the growth trajectory of the firm.
Founded in 1981 through the spin-off by a team of engineers from Dassault Aviation to design products in three dimensions, Dassault Systemes seeks to...
Sports Minutes: Lions left licking their wounds, as late mistake leaves Asian Cup qualification hopes hanging by a thread
A late mistake proved costly as Singapore’s hopes of Asian Cup qualification took a hit. Sports Minutes unpacks the fallout from a gut-wrenching draw...
The Big Story: Cat A COE premium blasts past a new record of $128,105. How much higher can COE prices go?
The certificate of entitlement (COE) premium for smaller cars and electric vehicles (EVs) reached another high of $128,105 at the Oct 8 exercise, up...
The Big Story: High turnover, same pay. Are Singapore firms playing it safe with 2026 salary increases amid high turnover?
Singapore companies are keeping a tight rein on salary hike in 2026, even as their turnover levels remain among the highest in South-east Asia, accord...
Wealth Tracker: Is your money working hard enough?
Most young Singaporeans are still sticking to savings accounts, but in a world of market swings, rising rates, and global uncertainty, is that enough...
Market View: Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang on AMD-OpenAI deal; Oracle’s cloud margins on Nvidia chips — have the AI rally gone too far, and too soon?; HSBC plans to take Hang Seng Bank private at US$37B valuation; Chinese stocks up after weeklong break; Netflix to bring video games to TV service; Keppel Reit to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as Asian markets mostly traded in the green.
The Straits Times Index fell 0.15% to 4,449.53 points at 11.55am Sin...
The Big Story: Job Offers or a Scam? Singapore firm draws police scrutiny over Cambodian Resort links
A Singapore-based firm, Changting Network Technology, is now the focus of a police probe, accused of luring jobseekers with false promises of work in...
Wealth Tracker: Is jewellery the next big alternative investment?
Jewellery is no longer just about adornment, it’s becoming a serious investment. With value tied to craftsmanship, rarity, and provenance, these weara...
Right Business: Froyo fever? How the viral Yo-Chi is winning Singapore’s sweet spot
Could a frozen yoghurt shop become the city’s next must-visit hangout? Australia’s cult-favourite Yo-Chi seems to have done just that.
With self...
Market View: The Singapore Dollar hits its strongest level against the Yen - What does this mean for currency strategies?
DBS hit a new record high, lifting its market capitalization past S$150 billion, nearly double that of its nearest rival, OCBC.
Analysts cite th...
Sports Minutes: Jonan Tan on maiden Singapore call-up, playing in Portugal and the SEA Games
He’s earned his first Lions call-up, and plenty of attention. Jonan Tan joins Sports Minutes to discuss his footballing rise, life in Portugal, and wh...
Sports Minutes: Gavin Lee on the need for calm, composure and courage as Singapore prepare for India double-header
It’s crunch time for the Lions - and calm leads the charge. Interim head coach Gavin Lee joins Sports Minutes ahead of Singapore’s crucial double-head...
Wealth Tracker: Could Singapore’s first retail equity fund change how locals invest?
Singapore’s equity scene is heating up. Fullerton Fund Management has just launched the country’s first retail equity fund under MAS’ new Equity Marke...
Big Story: Why are Singapore teachers working longer hours than their global peers but spending less time in class?
Singapore’s teachers are working harder than ever, but not necessarily in the classroom.
They are working an average of 47.3 hours a week, highe...
Right Business: AI that turns real-time consultations into faster, more accurate clinical documentation
Medow Health AI is an Australian healthtech company now launched in Singapore, bringing its AI-powered medical scribe to help specialists streamline d...
Market View: Are we entering a new phase of the AI boom? Dissecting OpenAI's power to move shares
The STI opened in positive territory, inching up 0.13%.
It held on to those gains through the day, closing 1,1% higher at 4,472 point.
Acr...
The Big Story: Despite bans, why do illegal ride-hailing between Singapore and Malaysia still thrive?
Singapore and Malaysian authorities have been clamping down on illegal cross-border transport services.
But despite clear rules banning chartere...
Wealth Tracker: Is Asia’s credit resilience here to stay?
Bond markets are shifting fast. From U.S. rate cut expectations to surging corporate and emerging market issuance, investors are chasing yield like ne...
Right Business: This company is treating AI less like a chatbot and more like a digital colleague you can trust
Inductiv is a Singapore-headquartered startup rethinking how AI can be trusted to work in the real world.
Unlike the trend of simply layering la...
Market View: Tokyo’s Nikkei surges over 4 per cent on fiscal dove Takaichi’s election win; Gold tops US$3,900 for first time on safe-haven demand; Stellantis reportedly planning US$10 billion in US turnaround investments; Challenges S-Reits face in adopting an internal management model; AEM to watch
Singapore shares nudged higher today as Asian markets traded mixed.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.1% at 4,416.27 points at 12.57pm Singapore...
Under the Radar: The ice-cream brand loved by Warren Buffett, Mark Cuban – What should we know about Dairy Queen’s aggressive international expansion plans?
It’s all about ice-cream and fast food today as we turn the spotlight on one of America’s most beloved brands. This brand is also well-loved by billio...
Sports Minutes: Russell seals historic win at the Singapore Grand Prix, while the Lions aim to make history against India
A defining weekend for motorsport and football alike. Sports Minutes dissects George Russell’s flawless drive, Verstappen’s fiery resurgence, and Sing...
Sports Minutes: Sami Hyypiä on Singapore national team vacancy, Liverpool's wobble and more
Could Sami Hyypia be interested in the vacant Singapore men's national team job? And what does the former Liverpool captain make of the Red's current...
Right Business: This company turns wedding headaches into "I do" moments you’ll remember
Weddingserv is Singapore’s first true all-in-one digital wedding mall, designed to take the stress out of planning and bring the joy back into the jou...
The Big Story: F1 declares 2025 SG Grand Prix as the first ever 'heat hazard' race, but what does that mean?
Engines roar, lights dazzle, and Singapore is cranking up the heat, literally. For the first time ever, the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix has been...
Wealth Tracker: Why high-net-worth investors are turning to tangible assets
High-net-worth families are rethinking their portfolios in 2025. After leaning on private credit for years, many are now turning to physical commoditi...
Market View: Stocks to watch as Singapore F1 Grand Prix roars into town; DBS gains S$26 billion in value, widens lead against OCBC; Elon Musk’s US$1 trillion pay plan faces pushback; Applied Materials warns of sales hit from latest curbs on China; Singapore’s retail sales up 5.2% in August, surpassing expectations; UOL, Singapore Land Group in focus
Singapore shares inched higher today as investors continue to mull the global interest rate outlook.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.28% at 4,4...