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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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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What is Airbus’ assessment of its order backlog, and what are the trends supporting growth in APAC? Its President for the region spills the beans.
As the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe, Airbus provides products, services and solutions for the commercial aircraft, helicopter, defe...
The Big Story: “Not NATO’s War” - Why allies are staying out of Trump’s Hormuz escort plan
A growing divide has emerged among Western allies after President Donald Trump urged partners to send warships to escort vessels through the Strait of...
Wealth Tracker: Is the Chinese Yuan likely to appreciate moderately over the next five years?
Could the yuan start quietly gaining ground against the dollar over the next five years?
China’s latest Two Sessions suggest the country is ser...
What’s Trending: Washington's fa-shoe-n mishap... and people are filming doing chores for cash
People in Los Angeles are getting paid to film themselves doing housework, wearing cameras while doing chores to help train robots and AI systems to u...
Market View: Asian shares rise as investors mull central bank decisions, Middle East conflict; Reserve Bank of Australia hikes rates for second time this year, Fed, ECB, BoE, BoJ rate decisions in focus next; More from Nvidia’s GTC event in San Jose; Singapore’s February key exports growth slows to 4%; SIA, Singtel to watch
Singapore shares registered gains today as investors continue to set their sights on a flurry of central bank decisions from major economies around th...
The Big Story: Is Singapore’s retrenchment notice lead time leaving workers vulnerable?
Sudden job losses can hit hard, leaving employees with little time to process the news or plan next steps.
Recent cases, like the Provido...
Wealth Tracker: How should investors navigate geopolitical ‘War Buzz’ in 2026?
Gold and Silver are back in the spotlight, surging as global tensions heat up, while Bitcoin tumbles to one of its worst months on record.
What's Trending: Would you pay 85¢ to win a $3M house .. and a trash bag shocks the red carpet?
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh find out if you could really win a S$3 million apartment… for just 85 cents a month. A South Korean Y...
Market View: With oil surging past $100, what risk does it pose for Asian markets?
Wall Street is looking to start the week on a firmer footing as markets attempt to recover from a three-week slide.
Dow futures are currently in...
Sports Minutes: Surprises in the Singapore Premier League as by chance or by choice, several players and clubs experience a renaissance of sorts
Surprises galore this Singapore Premier League weekend - with Geylang snapping a 4-game winless streak, coaches opting to be experimental in their te...
Under the Radar: How is Wegovy and Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk navigating the next battleground for anti-obesity medication with its GLP-1 oral pills, and how far is it diversifying beyond metabolic health to manage long-term risks?
Today we’re going to take you through the company behind the GLP-1 drugs Wegovy and Ozempic that are used to treat obesity and diabetes.
Founde...
The Big Story: Asia is cutting work weeks, closing schools to save fuel - Should Singapore consider this too?
Fuel shortages across Asia are prompting governments to take drastic steps, from four-day work weeks to school closures, all aimed at reducing energy...
What’s Trending: There are two Katy Perrys…? And a GPS sent one fan to the wrong football game
A Barcelona fan missed a Champions League match after following his GPS to the wrong stadium. Instead of Newcastle’s St James’ Park, he ended up at St...
Wealth Tracker: Where to invest now? Navigating oil shocks, rate risks and the AI boom
Global financial markets are currently facing a complex mix of uncertainty and opportunity. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have pushe...
Market View: US trade probe into 16 major economies; MTI disputes US trade surplus claim; Oil heads for weekly gains despite US sanctions waiver on Russian oil; Alibaba debuts OpenClaw app; 15 SGX stocks that gained over 5% as the market slumped; ST Engineering to watch
Singapore shares were little moved today as investors’ focus remained squarely on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The Straits Times In...
Sports Minutes: Raihan Rahman on Tanjong Pagar’s troubles, Alam Shah’s trust & Jaguars’ milestone
Raihan Rahman’s football journey has been anything but straightforward. From losing his place in the professional game to rebuilding his career in the...
Wealth Tracker: How are fund managers navigating Asia’s AI-driven rally in 2026?
Asian markets started 2026 with a bang, fueled by last year’s AI-driven rallies, renewed momentum in China, and a patchwork of opportunities across th...
The Big Story: Will the IEA’s 400 million barrel release ease the energy crunch? How prepared is Singapore?
The International Energy Agency is rolling out the largest emergency oil release in its history - 400 million barrels - as the Iran conflict threatens...
What’s Trending: Ride-hailing drivers may be compensated for cancellations… and who is the world’s richest billionaire?
A cancelled ride could soon mean compensation for drivers. Ride-hailing platform Tada is revising its cancellation policy so drivers can receive $3 if...
Market View: Oil surges above US$100 again as Iraq halts ports, IEA release fails to quell rally; Asian markets skid on rising oil prices; SGX’s February performance hits highest securities daily average value in six years; Nissan, Uber, Wayve unveil robotaxi tie-up; China reportedly orders immediate ban on March fuel exports; Del Monte Pacific, UI Boustead Reit to watch
Singapore shares dipped today as investors closely monitor developments out of the Middle East.
The Straits Times Index was 0.46% lower at 4,84...
The Big Story: Asia braces for fuel crunch amid Iran war - How bad could it get?
From tea stalls in Kolkata to jeepney drivers in Manila, the shockwaves from the war involving Iran are already being felt far beyond the battlefield....
Wealth Tracker: The end of exclusive investing? How blockchain is unlocking private markets
Private markets have long been the playground of institutional investors: think venture capital, private equity and exclusive funds with massive minim...
What’s Trending: The 5¢ spare coin that could be worth $15 … and the workout that might cost you your hearing
Coins in your pocket could be worth far more than you think. From a humble 5-cent coin selling for nearly $15 to rare Singapore pieces fetching 100 ti...
Market View: Oil falls on report of IEA proposing biggest oil release ever; Asian markets react to news on oil release; Meta to acquire Moltbook; Jardine Matheson, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to watch
Singapore shares were little moved today as all eyes remained on oil price movements and developments in the Middle East.
The Straits Times Ind...
The Big Story: The end of cheap petrol? Malaysia’s RM1.99 RON95 under threat from the Iran conflict
Malaysia’s long-standing RON95 petrol price of RM1.99 per litre is under threat.
Surging global oil prices, a tense Middle East, and a potential...
Wealth Tracker: Why high-net-worth families should rethink wealth
Think wealth is just about returns? Think again. Ultra-high net worth families are taking a longer view—building legacies that span generations and bo...
What’s Trending: Is laughing while driving really dangerous? And could you recognise Barbies by touch?
Is there something you know so well you could recognise it blindfolded?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada talk about a Bar...
Market View: Oil price movements in focus with Strait of Hormuz effectively closed; Asian markets up as oil prices retreated from the previous day’s peak; China’s exports turbocharge into 2026; Apple reportedly increased iPhone production in India by about 53 per cent last year; SG transport and logistic players, Suntec Reit to watch
Singapore shares rose today as oil prices retreated from earlier highs.
The Straits Times Index was up 1.74% at 4,839.48 points at about 2.11pm...
Sports Minutes: Running the rule over SPL recruits as the domestic title race takes shape
Balestier keep the good times rolling with a fourth straight win, while BG Tampines put five past the Young Lions to keep pace at the top of the table...
The Big Story: Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new Supreme Leader and how might his rule change the US‑Iran war?
Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader after the killing of his father, Ali Khamenei, in a US-Israeli strike — a move that could re...
Wealth Tracker: Why gold & silver are the new first investment for Gen Z and Millennials
Gold and silver are shedding their image as old-school safe havens and emerging as the new entry point for a younger generation of investors.
Ac...
What's Trending: Would you live with your parents to splurge on luxury? And is this energy habit causing you to fight at home?
A TikTok-viral baker says living with his parents lets him save, invest… and splurge on designer bags. But is it savvy financial planning or a little...
Market View: Oil’s 70% surge – Are markets entering correction territory?
Oil is front and centre today, with prices surging past US$100 a barrel. If listeners remember, we began 2026 with oil trading below US$60, marking a...
The Big Story: Does Donald Trump really have the power to pick Iran’s next leader?
The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has entered a volatile new phase, raising fresh geopolitical and legal questions about the f...
Wealth Tracker: Is gold still a safe-haven amidst the Middle East conflict?
Gold prices have surged past $5,100 an ounce, up about 20% this year.
However, amid continued tensions in the Middle East, spot gold's price sli...
What’s Trending: Would you work during the holidays for cats & cash or listen to your afterlife playlist?
A man in Shanghai has gone viral after reportedly earning around 160,000 yuan during the Chinese New Year period just by feeding cats. Instead of trav...
Market View: Are markets stuck in a tug-of-war? Oil spikes, Bitcoin wobbles and volatility surges
On Market View, Sean Cheong speaks to Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education at the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) to wra...
Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailor's Varo Moreno on his interim spell as head coach, early impressions of compatriot Jesus Casas and more
From head video analyst to interim head coach - Varo Moreno’s voyage has been anything but ordinary. Speaking to Sports Minutes,, he shares what it wa...
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) A sneak peak into the new Disney Adventure homeported out of Singapore
This time, Money Matter’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian reports from aboard the new Disney Adventure, the first Disney Cruise Line ship for guests...
The Big Story: China’s Two Sessions begins, but is their weaking economy stealing the spotlight?
China’s annual Two Sessions are underway, but it comes at a pivotal moment, with rising global tensions in the Middle East and fresh economic signals...