Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Few have faced what Annie Yam has, and come out stronger. Twice a cancer survivor, Annie returned to competitive swimming, proving her spirit is as strong as her strokes. And on Sports Minutes today, she shares her emotional journey of survival, hope, and resilience. READ MORE:  https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/for-masters-swimmer-and-cancer-survivor-annie-yam-being-in-the-pool-is-already-a-victory Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore shares started trading in positive territory today as markets abroad logged mixed results over the weekend.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.6 per cent at 3,745.92 points after 62.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Airlines after the national carrier on Friday posted a 59 per cent year-on-year fall in net profit to S$290 million for the second quarter ended September. Elsewhere, from more on Seatrium’s net order book rising to S$24.4 billion for the nine months ended September, to how Donald Trump’s win at the 2024 US Presidential elections would influence markets and share price movements of counters like Tesla – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matter’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Imagine being able to give a personalised song as a gift, a song written especially for that special person in your life. A group of passionate creators are doing just that. My Creative Factory is a startup that works with customers to create unique songs that share personal stories, feelings, or something fun. MCF is one of the first startups in Asia to offer such a service, and the first in Singapore. On The Right Business, Hongbing Jeong speaks with Yajur Madan, Founder of My Creative Factory to find out more about the power of song-writing and whether AI will be able to replicate the kind of music that strikes an emotional chord with listeners in the future.

Recently, we’ve seen several political figures stand on trial, from Former transport minister S. Iswaran to the leader of the Opposition party Pritam Singh. But while we see footage of these political figures entering and leaving the courthouse, we don’t see them inside the courtroom.  So, when it comes to trials of political figures, should such hearings be livestreamed?  On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Jonathan Phipps, Partner, IRB Law LLP and Raphael Louis, Advocate and Solicitor as well as Managing Director, Ray Louis to find out. 

As the Singapore Squash Open returns to the Lion City, Alex Wan, general manager of Singapore Squash, and Jerome Aw, a local wildcard, join us to share insights on the prestigious tournament. Jerome opens up about his imminent debut and training, while Alex explains what makes this event so significant. And with the sport’s inclusion for the 2028 Olympic games, tune in to see why Team Singapore's squash team is on the rise! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore stocks kicked off in positive territory in early trading, as global markets continued to rally after Donald Trump’s election win this week. To end the day, the Straits Times Index closed up 1.4%. Meanwhile, shares of Singapore banks have performed strongly, with DBS up 40%, OCBC up 24% and UOB up 26% year to date. So what’s driving Singapore banks' strong share performance? What risks should investors look out for?  On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research, to find out more on the shares and results of local banks, US Fed rate decision, and the Trump effect on markets. 

Ahead of the election,Trump said, “Never sell your bitcoin.” Now, Bitcoin jumped to a fresh record after former President Donald Trump barreled towards another term in the Oval Office. Reaching above $75,000 for the first time in its history, Bitcoin’s sudden surge came from Trump’s promise to support the crypto industry if elected. Like stocks and bonds, crypto is all part of the Trump-trade. But does it have more room to run? Is this a new American renaissance for crypto space?  On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Carney Mak, Chief Strategy Officer at Tokenize Xchange, to find out more.

Supermom is a digital platform created for moms, providing product and service recommendations through a community-driven network. It enables moms to earn income by sharing insights and content, connecting like-minded parents across Southeast Asia. Recognising a gap where brands struggled to connect authentically with Southeast Asia’s parenting community, Supermom offers brands access to “key opinion moms” (KOMs), who influence 90% of household purchases—85% of which are shaped by social circles. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Luke Lim, CEO of Welovesupermom, to share more about how Supermom is transforming brand engagement and empowering moms across Southeast Asia. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Meng Choon Chua Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Singapore shares began trading in positive territory, as markets saw mixed results after the Trump win. The STI ended the day well up in the green, up nearly 2%. Over on Wall Street, the Trump Trade is in full force with stocks climbing higher, led by outsized gains like financials. But with Trump returning to office, what’s the immediate impact on China? How is it going to impact the ongoing chip wars between the US and China? On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital, to find out more on the latest market movements.

The hustle and bustle lifestyle of Singapore never seems to stop where fatigue sometimes has become all too familiar. That might have been one of the reasons why our next guest decided to start his own energy supplement brand. But not just any regular supplement, it’s Singapore’s very own first energy gummies.  On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with James Li, Founder of Jolt as he explains the unique story behind Jolt Energy Gummies and how it’s changing the way people stay energised.