Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
About
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 the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.
MAY 6, 2022
06/05/22 - ST: The Big Story, 6 May - 31st edition of the SEA Games is set to kick off on May 12The 31st edition of the SEA Games is set to kick off in a week's time on May 12.
As part of The Straits Times' coverage ahead of the biennial multi-sport event, we shine the spotlight on five athletes who are making their debut at the event, starting with teen sprinter Marc Louis.
Multimedia Journalist Harianto Dirman also spoke to Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz to find out more about the event.
|
|
|
|
05:19
|
MAY 6, 2022
06/05/22 - Accelerating action against climate change & Singapore's climate ambitionsThe Singapore International Water Week and the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore made its physical return in April to tackle pressing and pertinent issues in the water and urban environmental space.
Against the backdrop of COP26 and recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (eports calling for urgent action towards mitigation and adaptation of climate change effects, the programs were designed to drive synergistic exchange and accelerate action against climate change.
In The Spotlight, Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish and Timothy Go spoke with Ryan Yuen, Managing Director, Singapore International Water Week and Dalson Chung, Managing Director, CleanEnviro Summit Singapore to find out more.
|
|
|
|
|
13:10
|
MAY 5, 2022
05/05/22 - How the eGovernment solution helped Mongolia save $23 millionIn Tech Talk, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Bolor-Erdene Battsengel, State Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Development and Communications of Mongolia on how eGovernment solutions can improve processes for citizens and government employees, as well as help save money, increase transparency, and accelerate digital transformation.
|
|
|
|
|
13:51
|
MAY 5, 2022
05/05/22 - Penfolds launches 2018 Superblend Imperial Duo for NFT wine auctionIn The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Kristy Keyte, Chief Marketing Officer, Penfolds to find out why this wine maker is venturing into the NFT space and what that means for the future of the wine and spirits industry.
|
|
|
|
|
08:48
|
MAY 5, 2022
05/05/22 - Market View: Fed rate hike, what’s next and how might external factors influence the path ahead?The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by half a percentage point, or 0.5%, the largest increase in more than two decades. This increase brings the so-called federal funds rate to a range of 0.75% to 1%.
On Market View, Prime Time's Bharathi Jagdish spoke with Taimur Baig, Chief Economist & Managing Director, DBS Bank to find out what’s next and how might external factors influence the path ahead?
|
|
|
|
|
14:25
|
MAY 5, 2022
05/05/22 - ST: The Big Story, 5 May - CPF payouts increased by 25% from 2019 to 2021, set to keep growing for future cohortsAccording to a trends report by the CPF Board, CPF monthly payouts have increased with each successive cohort and are set to keep going up for future cohorts as well.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan about these findings.
|
|
|
|
|
04:00
|
MAY 4, 2022
04/05/22 - Prudential Poll on SME Owners & Employees: 9 in 10 employees want employers to provide medical benefitsOn SGExtra, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Dennis Tan, CEO, Prudential to find out why medical benefits and digitalization are important considerations for most SME employees.
|
|
|
|
|
11:03
|
MAY 4, 2022
04/05/22 - Market View: What to know as the Fed embarks on its biggest fight against inflation in yearsThe Federal Reserve is about to deliver its biggest punch yet in the fight against surging inflation. Policymakers are widely expected to raise interest rates by half a percentage point, the largest rate hike in more than two decades.
On Market View, Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish spoke with Jeff Halley, Senior Market Analyst, APAC at OANDA to discuss all about rates and their impact.
|
|
|
|
|
11:24
|
MAY 4, 2022
04/05/22 - ST: The Big Story, 4 May - S'pore's Covid-19 situation 'best it has been' since start of pandemic, says expertSingapore enjoyed its first long weekend since the authorities eased Covid-19 restrictions. The buzz of activities comes as daily cases here continue to decline since peaking in February.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Associate Professor Alex Cook, vice-dean of research at NUS' Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, as he weighs in on this development.
|
|
|
|
|
07:06
|
APR 29, 2022
29/04/22 - What is Europe's energy alternative as Russian gas is off the cards?Russia halts gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria. The long-feared move marks a dramatic escalation of Moscow’s bid to weaken the collective resolve of Ukraine’s allies as they send more weapons to help Kyiv fight. But why does it matter? In The Spotlight, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke to Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics, INSEAD to find out.
|
|
|
|
|
11:48
|
