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: SG's economy doing well with 4.8% growth, but are Singaporeans feeling it?
Singapore ended 2025 on a strong note. The economy grew by 4.8 per cent, beating earlier forecasts and clocking its fastest pace since 2021. Manufactu...
Wealth Tracker: Is there going to be a tech bubble burst in 2026?
Tech stocks have carried the market for years, fuelled by AI hype, blockbuster earnings and sky-high expectations. But as 2025 draws to a close, inves...
Market View: Stocks in Asia kickstart 2026 on positive note; KOSPI hits record high, Samsung Electronics says customers praised competitiveness of HBM4 chip; Singapore’s economy expanded 4.8% yoy in 2025; Taiwan, South Korea led rebound in Asia’s manufacturing activity; Looking ahead to Wall Street open; Nio, Mandarin Oriental to watch
Singapore shares rose in the first trading session of 2026 today.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.4% at 4,664.97 points at 12.31pm Singapore t...
What’s Trending: Stranger Things leaves fans cold, baby names get creative & a dad stumbles into Monopoly glory
On What’s Trending with Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada, it’s a mix of endings, unexpected wins, and changing trends, from the highly anticipated S...
Sports Minutes: Recapping the highs & lows of 2025; Revealing our wish list for 2026!
A brand new year offers brand new possibilities - especially when it comes to sport, and particularly Singapore football. So what did the rollercoaste...
Wealth Tracker: Did silver fare better than gold in 2025?
2025 was a defining year for the silver market, marked by record prices and heightened investor interest. As the market enters 2026, attention is now...
Market View: Looking ahead to 2026; S&P 500 Index up over 17% in 2025; China's manufacturing activity unexpectedly grew in December; TSMC says it started mass production of ‘most advanced’ 2nm chips; SUTL Enterprise to watch
Singapore shares dipped today in the last trading day of 2025.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.2% at 4,646.27 points at 10.29am Singapore tim...
What’s Trending: What was the most viral story of 2025?
To wrap up 2025, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada revisit the viral moments that truly defined the year online on What’s Trending.
Pop cultur...
The Big Story: Don't know where to go to ring in the new year? We've got you covered.
With just two days left of 2025, attention now turns to how we’re getting ready to ring in the New Year, and what you need to know before heading out....
Wealth Tracker: Will we see a continuous moderate growth in property prices in 2026?
We’re taking a step back to look at the property market as 2025 draws to a close.
How did the market perform this year? What surprised buyers an...
Market View: Precious metals extend losses, Asian equities fluctuate in quiet trade; Meta Platforms to acquire Manus; US reportedly approves Samsung, SK Hynix chipmaking tool shipments to China for 2026; ST Engineering, Keppel to watch
Singapore shares inched higher today in the last full trading day of 2025.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.51% at 4,657.14 points at 2.39pm Sin...
What’s Trending: Would you pay 10 cents for a plastic bag & What would the future look like in 27 years?
As we head into the new year, on What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada talk about stories that got us thinking about both everyday habit...
The Big Story: What really works against back-to-school illnesses
With schools set to reopen in the new year, so are the sniffles, coughs, and fevers. But are you really protecting your kids, or just going through th...
Market View: PM Wong to deliver Singapore’s Budget 2026 statement on Feb 12; Asian markets mostly up in quiet post-Christmas trade, Fed minutes in focus this week; Bitcoin breaks above US$90,000 as traders bet on New Year rebound; China to pay interest on digital yuan; Keppel, Keppel DC Reit to watch
Singapore shares were little moved today as investors kicked off the last trading week of 2025.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.04% at 4,638.14...
Wealth Tracker: Did the Singdollar outperform this year?
We’re looking back at a big one for Singapore - the Singapore dollar. How did it really perform in 2025, what shaped its moves, and what should we be...
What’s Trending: K-pop Idol fired, NS allowance woes & a wedding gift wishlist from someone you knew 10 years ago?!
From K-pop drama to everyday struggles and holiday surprises, today’s stories have us talking.
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra P...
The Big Story: Ex-PM Najib found guilty in 1MDB case - Where does this leave Malaysia's political future?
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been found guilty of abuse of power in the biggest trial yet to emerge from the multibillion-dollar 1M...
Market View: Asian markets inched higher in holiday-thinned trade; Gold pushes higher, silver hits record amid US-Venezuela tensions; Singapore factory output rises 14.3% yoy in November; Japan to quadruple spending support for chips, AI in budget; Sembcorp Industries, Keppel Reit to watch
Singapore shares dipped today with investors now back from the Christmas Day holiday.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.06% at 4,633.73 points...
Wealth Tracker: Singapore’s guide to tokenised funds. Is this the next major shift in investing?
Tokenised funds are emerging as one of the most exciting developments in asset management, promising new ways to structure, access, and scale investme...
What's Trending: Grandma refuses to buy Christmas presents, a YouTuber with an overly generous bonus & a professor takes your exam for you?!
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada started with a viral grandmother who refused to buy Christmas presents for her grandchildren, c...
Wealth Tracker: Which Asian currencies were the biggest winners of 2025? Who were the losers?
2025 has been anything but a straight line for Asian currencies. Some have surprised with resilience, others have slid to record lows, all shaped by g...
Market View: Santa Claus rally sets in with S&P 500 index logging record close; US Q3 GDP grows at 4.3% yoy, topping expectations; Looking ahead to 2026; Asia’s performance for 2025; Manulife US Reit to watch
Singapore shares dipped in a shortened trading session today as investors looked ahead to the Christmas Day holiday.
The Straits Times Index was...
What's Trending: Secret Santa leaves a kid crying, Robin Hood raids leave elves on naughty list & dogs save Christmas
From Secret Santa shockers to Robin Hood Santas and a nativity that’s gone to the dogs, today’s What's Trending stories cover the full naughty-to-nice...
The Big Story: Can Thailand and Cambodia seek a way back to peace?
Cambodia and Thailand are on the brink of returning to a ceasefire, but only after weeks of intense fighting that has left dozens dead and nearly a mi...
Wealth Tracker: Tequila on the rocks - Why 2025 shook the hottest spirit market
Tequila has been on fire in the global spirits scene, but 2025 tells a more nuanced story. Growth has slowed, inventories are piling up, and investors...
Market View: Singapore’s consumer prices held steady in November; Indonesia to sign trade tariff agreement with US in January; Nvidia reportedly aims to begin H200 chip shipments to China by mid-February; CapitaLand Investment, Ever Glory United to watch
Singapore shares rose today to track gains seen in regional markets.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.39% at 4,628.44 points at 12.44pm Singapor...
What's Trending: A graduation full of memes, bread becomes Singapore's iconic food & a woman's ex-fiancé sues her for eating too much malatang
Today on What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada discuss a breakup that ended in court after a man in China sued his ex-fiancée over datin...
The Big Story: Why Prime HDBs loses steam, while Plus flats see uneven demand
It’s been one year since the introduction of HDB’s Prime, Plus and Standard classification framework.
But while Prime flats continue to attract...
Wealth Tracker: Did the art market go through a healthy reset in 2025?
After two years of declining global art sales, 2025 didn't shape up as a rebound, but a reset. High-end auctions slowed, while more accessible works h...
Market View: Asian markets rally, gold hits record high on US unemployment data; China to scrub small overdue debts from credit records to help spur lending; South Korea’s chip sector masks weakness in other exports; Uber teams up with Baidu to start robotaxi trials in UK; Seatrium, CNMC Goldmine to watch
Singapore shares rose today in line with movements seen across regional markets.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.65% at 4,599.43 points at 3.14...
What's Trending: How much is enough to put in a wedding angbao & a snowman as tall as a six-storey building - and that’s not an exaggeration
Welcome to another episode of What's Trending!
To start the week, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada discuss how much to give in an angbao from...
Under the Radar: Singlife Financial Adviser’s CEO sheds light on growth in Singapore’s insurance industry, concerns surrounding investment-linked policies and what they mean for the firm.
It’s back to the financial services industry as we speak to a financial advisory firm that’s wholly owned by Singlife.
Founded in 2016, Singlif...
Wealth Tracker: Why are Asia’s wealthy going all in on crypto?
Crypto is no longer just a niche play. Asia’s high-net-worth individuals are increasingly allocating real portions of their portfolios to digital asse...
The Big Story: Is ByteDance's secret deal about to save TikTok from a US ban?
TikTok’s future in the US has been hanging by a thread, caught between national security concerns, political battles, and calls for divestment. Now, B...
Market View: Asian markets up on below-forecast US inflation; Bank of Japan hikes rates to 30-year high; US reportedly launches review of advanced Nvidia AI chip sales to China; Nike’s China playbook; OpenAI seizing early lead in education market; Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust to watch
Singapore shares inched higher today to track gains seen across Asia.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.15% at 4,577.44 points at 3.11pm Singapo...
What's Trending: Christmas queen loses her crown, your old air-con might be worth gold & socks on Singapore streets?
Welcome to the Friday edition of What's Trending!
Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh get festive as they unpack a Christmas chart twist: Mariah Carey’...
The Big Story: Is China’s digital yuan a new tourist tool or a financial power move?
Travelling to China just got a digital upgrade. Singaporeans can now use China’s e-CNY, the digital renminbi, through a new pilot program that lets tr...
Wealth Tracker: What should investors take note as tokenized funds go retail in Singapore
For the first time, a tokenized fund will be open to the public, thanks to MAS approval for a collaboration between Franklin Templeton and DBS. Could...
Market View: (SPECIALS) The AI boom, US Fed rate uncertainty and China’s economic transition away from property and heavy investment – the three themes weighing on investors in 2025
It’s now time for a Special, year-end edition of Market View, where we not only take you though how the Singapore stock market closed for the day, but...
What's Trending: Politician armpit fights, airborne rats, and AI saying ... ‘I Do’ in Japan
Welcome to another episode of What's Trending!
Today’s headlines are pure chaos and Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar break it all dow...