Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

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Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

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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: Why is Trump issuing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that he says he wants reopened?

The Big Story: Why is Trump issuing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that he says he wants reopened?

Following the breakdown of rare high-level talks between Washington and Tehran, US President Donald Trump has unveiled a significant escalation: a nav...

2026-04-13 10:47:07 997
Wealth Tracker: Is $100 Oil just the beginning?

Wealth Tracker: Is $100 Oil just the beginning?

Markets are being jolted after the US moved to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent and WTI sharply higher following failed talks between Wash...

2026-04-13 10:40:40 737
What’s Trending: Has Coachella become a money trap… and why has this ‘Belieber’ broken a Guinness World Record?

What’s Trending: Has Coachella become a money trap… and why has this ‘Belieber’ broken a Guinness World Record?

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh look at how Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival went from a 1990s protest-era experiment to beco...

2026-04-13 10:39:23 1130
Market View: How would a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz work?; Oil prices jump above US$100; Gold tumbles amid rising inflationary risks; Singapore may tighten monetary policy as oil shock lifts prices; Katrina Group, CapitaLand Investment to watch

Market View: How would a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz work?; Oil prices jump above US$100; Gold tumbles amid rising inflationary risks; Singapore may tighten monetary policy as oil shock lifts prices; Katrina Group, CapitaLand Investment to watch

Singapore shares slid today after no agreement was reached between the US and Iran in peace talks held over the weekend.
The Straits Times Index...

2026-04-13 10:31:37 860
Under the Radar: What are the key opportunities and barriers of growth for biofuel providers? CEO of Hong Kong-based EcoCeres spills the beans.

Under the Radar: What are the key opportunities and barriers of growth for biofuel providers? CEO of Hong Kong-based EcoCeres spills the beans.

Today we turn our attention to look at renewable energy as companies around the world look to decarbonise and reduce their consumption of traditional...

2026-04-13 08:45:00 1651
The Big Story: Is Singapore’s 13% fare subsidy enough to stabilize school and care transport services?

The Big Story: Is Singapore’s 13% fare subsidy enough to stabilize school and care transport services?

Singapore is introducing a three-month, 13% fare revenue support scheme to stabilise school bus and care transport operators amid rising fuel costs dr...

2026-04-10 10:57:20 1185
Wealth Tracker: How should HNWIs invest to sustain retirement in a high-cost environment?

Wealth Tracker: How should HNWIs invest to sustain retirement in a high-cost environment?

HNWIs in Singapore are increasingly questioning whether their wealth is sufficient to sustain retirement in a high-cost environment.
Rising livi...

2026-04-10 10:56:36 821
What’s Trending: Did Artemis II’s commander manifest his dream to the Moon? And would you go to Singapore’s first cake rave?

What’s Trending: Did Artemis II’s commander manifest his dream to the Moon? And would you go to Singapore’s first cake rave?

Have you ever had a dream so real, it actually came true?
Well, a NASA astronaut’s old tweet about orbiting the Moon has gone viral, and years a...

2026-04-10 10:56:01 533
Market View: Asian stocks ticked up early on but gains capped as traders questioned the durability of US-Iran ceasefire; China’s factories jolt back to inflation on Iran war price shock; South Korea holds rates steady; Fast Retailing’s shares hit record after boosting profit outlook; SGX, CDL to watch

Market View: Asian stocks ticked up early on but gains capped as traders questioned the durability of US-Iran ceasefire; China’s factories jolt back to inflation on Iran war price shock; South Korea holds rates steady; Fast Retailing’s shares hit record after boosting profit outlook; SGX, CDL to watch

Singapore shares nudged higher today as investors continued to monitor the situation in the Middle East and mull upcoming US-Iran talks to be held ove...

2026-04-10 10:41:29 935
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go from Jakarta — What should we know about the 13 AI-powered product features announced at GrabX 2026?

Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go from Jakarta — What should we know about the 13 AI-powered product features announced at GrabX 2026?

Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian reports from Jakarta, Indonesia in this “On the Go” special episode of Under the Radar, as she covers...

2026-04-10 08:45:00 417
The Big Story: Can ‘less marketing’ curb blind box addiction in Singapore?

The Big Story: Can ‘less marketing’ curb blind box addiction in Singapore?

Blind boxes: adorable, collectible… and unexpectedly addictive. What began as a niche hobby for toy enthusiasts has exploded into a mainstream phenome...

2026-04-09 10:44:38 808
Wealth Tracker: Do colored gemstones offer better long-term value and returns than diamonds?

Wealth Tracker: Do colored gemstones offer better long-term value and returns than diamonds?

Jewelry is increasingly being repositioned from a luxury purchase to a tangible store of value, as wealthy investors seek alternatives amid market vol...

2026-04-09 10:43:01 875
What’s Trending: Are K-pop idols leaving their groups for the better? Also, would you pay $700K for a sake brewed in space?

What’s Trending: Are K-pop idols leaving their groups for the better? Also, would you pay $700K for a sake brewed in space?

A recent wave of departures, from Enhypen’s Heeseung to NCT’s Mark and Ten, has fans questioning what’s next for the industry, and whether individual...

2026-04-09 10:41:19 879
Market View: Has oil’s biggest drop in 6 years marked a turning point for equities?

Market View: Has oil’s biggest drop in 6 years marked a turning point for equities?

Markets are flashing red across the board with Singapore slips 0.4% to 4,977, mirroring broader weakness across Asia and US futures. With sentiment tu...

2026-04-09 10:39:33 988
Sports Minutes: St Andrew’s rejoice after B Division final win secures redemption against ACS(I)

Sports Minutes: St Andrew’s rejoice after B Division final win secures redemption against ACS(I)

St Andrew’s Secondary School are the B Division rugby champions...at last. On Sports Minutes, captain Joshua Kee and out-centre Wesley Choo relive the...

2026-04-09 10:00:00 909
The Big Story: Trump, Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire. But is lasting peace possible?

The Big Story: Trump, Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire. But is lasting peace possible?

US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran—a tense, last-minute pause in a conflict that has already rattled the...

2026-04-08 11:07:19 1049
The Big Story: Is Singapore’s S$1 billion support package enough to tackle costs from the Middle East conflict?

The Big Story: Is Singapore’s S$1 billion support package enough to tackle costs from the Middle East conflict?

Singapore has introduced a fresh round of support measures worth close to $1 billion as rising energy prices and global instability threaten to push i...

2026-04-08 11:07:17 976
Wealth Tracker: From triceratops to tech fortunes, how are investors managing extraordinary assets in Singapore?

Wealth Tracker: From triceratops to tech fortunes, how are investors managing extraordinary assets in Singapore?

According to CNN, Singapore’s Le Freeport—a climate-controlled vault usually reserved for extreme wealth — is now home to a 66‑million-year-old Tricer...

2026-04-08 11:06:40 924
What’s Trending: From South Korea’s bookstore dating craze to a Chinese teahouse gone viral for keeping celebrity leftovers

What’s Trending: From South Korea’s bookstore dating craze to a Chinese teahouse gone viral for keeping celebrity leftovers

Move over dating apps, South Korea has found a new hotspot for singles: bookstores. On What’s Trending, Debbie Yong and Nadiah Koh dive into Seoul’s K...

2026-04-08 11:06:39 859
Market View: Markets rally on a two-week ceasefire - Is this relief or risk mispriced?

Market View: Markets rally on a two-week ceasefire - Is this relief or risk mispriced?

Energy markets remain a key concern. After weeks of heightened focus, the question now is whether prices are entering a more stable phase or if volati...

2026-04-08 11:06:06 882
The Big Story: Flying from Singapore from April 15? What you need to know about the new power bank rules

The Big Story: Flying from Singapore from April 15? What you need to know about the new power bank rules

Starting April 15, a new rule out of Singapore could catch many travellers off guard — you’ll only be allowed to carry two power banks in your hand lu...

2026-04-07 10:35:11 784
Wealth Tracker: Stablecoin volume just crossed $33 trillion. What’s next for investors?

Wealth Tracker: Stablecoin volume just crossed $33 trillion. What’s next for investors?

Stablecoins are no longer just a niche experiment, they’re a rapidly growing cornerstone of global finance. In 2025 alone, these digital assets proces...

2026-04-07 10:33:22 889
What’s Trending: Would you be okay with a septic truck as your wedding convoy? Also, you can get paid for taking bad photos in Iceland

What’s Trending: Would you be okay with a septic truck as your wedding convoy? Also, you can get paid for taking bad photos in Iceland

Would you let your partner plan your wedding convoy? Well, one groom in China did exactly that and showed up with nine septic tank trucks on his big d...

2026-04-07 10:30:00 657
Market View: Are markets facing a ceasefire breakthrough or a supply shock at Hormuz in 48 hours?

Market View: Are markets facing a ceasefire breakthrough or a supply shock at Hormuz in 48 hours?

Market activity held relatively firm, with S$1.45 billion in value turnover, but sentiment stayed fragile as attention turned to ongoing discussions a...

2026-04-07 10:28:42 724
Sports Minutes: Albirex Niigata’s stunning comeback derails BG Tampines Rovers' title charge; Alam Shah’s continued struggles at Tanjong Pagar

Sports Minutes: Albirex Niigata’s stunning comeback derails BG Tampines Rovers' title charge; Alam Shah’s continued struggles at Tanjong Pagar

After Albirex's stunning comeback to defeat Tampines Rovers, could the past weekend in the Singapore Premier League prove to be pivotal in the title r...

2026-04-07 10:00:00 1660
The Big Story: How will Singapore’s special committee tackle supply and food price impacts of the Middle East conflict?

The Big Story: How will Singapore’s special committee tackle supply and food price impacts of the Middle East conflict?

The ongoing Middle East conflict is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, and Singapore is feeling the heat. Fuel prices are climbing, foo...

2026-04-06 10:50:46 931
Wealth Tracker: Are we seeing a comeback to GARP investing?

Wealth Tracker: Are we seeing a comeback to GARP investing?

Earnings are still holding up, but the era of broad beats and easy momentum may be fading. Mega-cap tech is still leading, but the gap is narrowing, A...

2026-04-06 10:49:29 969
What's Trending: The ‘Singapore Pokedex’ that could save you from a sting and why everyone suddenly wants to do HYROX

What's Trending: The ‘Singapore Pokedex’ that could save you from a sting and why everyone suddenly wants to do HYROX

What would you do if you spotted a strange, electric-blue creature on a beach in Singapore and had no idea if it was harmless… or venomous? That momen...

2026-04-06 10:41:04 971
Market View: Stocks rise after report of ceasefire talks between US, Iran, Investors continue to mull Trump’s promised assault on Iranian infrastructure; Citigroup pushes back Fed rate cut timeline after strong job numbers; Singapore retail sales jump 8.3% in February, boosted by Chinese New Year; FOMC March minutes, February personal income, and March CPI – what should investors prioritise this week?; Olam Group, Geo Energy Resources to watch

Market View: Stocks rise after report of ceasefire talks between US, Iran, Investors continue to mull Trump’s promised assault on Iranian infrastructure; Citigroup pushes back Fed rate cut timeline after strong job numbers; Singapore retail sales jump 8.3% in February, boosted by Chinese New Year; FOMC March minutes, February personal income, and March CPI – what should investors prioritise this week?; Olam Group, Geo Energy Resources to watch

Singapore shares inched higher today as investors continue to monitor developments on the global trade front.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.4...

2026-04-06 10:15:50 825
The Big Story: Trump’s prime-time address on Iran - Victory speech or unfinished war?

The Big Story: Trump’s prime-time address on Iran - Victory speech or unfinished war?

On Apr 2, US President Donald Trump delivered his first prime-time address since the US-Israeli war in Iran erupted on Feb 28, claiming major military...

2026-04-02 11:04:01 1198
Wealth Tracker: If investors aren’t selling US assets, where is the ‘Sell America’ trade happening?

Wealth Tracker: If investors aren’t selling US assets, where is the ‘Sell America’ trade happening?

The “Sell America” narrative has resurfaced amid rising geopolitical tensions and a more assertive US policy stance, but markets suggest a more nuance...

2026-04-02 10:31:28 1090
What's Trending: China's laser highways are real… and Gmail is finally letting you change your cringe email

What's Trending: China's laser highways are real… and Gmail is finally letting you change your cringe email

What do laser-filled highways and your cringey teenage email have in common? They’re both trying to fix problems we didn’t think had solutions.
...

2026-04-02 10:21:20 992
Market View: Trump’s address on Iran war sends Treasury yields, oil prices higher and Asian markets lower; Australia’s regulator says ASX favoured shareholder returns over system resilience; ST Engineering, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, CapitaLand Investment to watch

Market View: Trump’s address on Iran war sends Treasury yields, oil prices higher and Asian markets lower; Australia’s regulator says ASX favoured shareholder returns over system resilience; ST Engineering, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, CapitaLand Investment to watch

Singapore shares slid today as investors continue to mull US President Donald Trump’s address on the war in the Middle East.
The Straits Times I...

2026-04-02 10:12:35 780
The Big Story: HDB prices fall for the first time in 7 years. Is this the break buyers have been waiting for?

The Big Story: HDB prices fall for the first time in 7 years. Is this the break buyers have been waiting for?

After years of seemingly unstoppable growth, Singapore’s housing market is showing its first signs of change.
HDB resale prices have dipped 0.1%...

2026-04-01 10:50:16 1218
Wealth Tracker: Has the safe-haven trade in gold and silver broken down?

Wealth Tracker: Has the safe-haven trade in gold and silver broken down?

Gold and silver are doing something that markets don’t usually expect in a moment like this; they’re falling, not rising, even as geopolitical tension...

2026-04-01 10:50:13 945
What's Trending: An empty Hari Raya green packet shock & plants that judge your life?

What's Trending: An empty Hari Raya green packet shock & plants that judge your life?

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the most viral stories circulating online. 
First, a five-year-old opens her green pa...

2026-04-01 10:49:45 1058
Market View: Does OCBC’s break above $22 signal more upside for Singapore banks?

Market View: Does OCBC’s break above $22 signal more upside for Singapore banks?

Stocks staged a powerful rebound overnight as fresh geopolitical optimism lifted global sentiment. In the US, markets surged on reports suggesting a d...

2026-04-01 10:47:38 646
Sports Minutes: Forrest Li’s SEA pledges $50 million to Singapore football as the Lions clinch a homecoming win

Sports Minutes: Forrest Li’s SEA pledges $50 million to Singapore football as the Lions clinch a homecoming win

Finance, football and fireworks - the Lion's homecoming match in celebration of securing qualification to the 2027 Asian Cup had it all. From 3 points...

2026-04-01 00:00:00 942
The Big Story: Medical cost inflation to hit record high - Will healthcare become less affordable in Singapore?

The Big Story: Medical cost inflation to hit record high - Will healthcare become less affordable in Singapore?

Healthcare in Singapore is getting more expensive, and fast. The latest WTW Global Medical Trends Report predicts medical costs could jump 16.9% in 20...

2026-03-31 10:24:06 771
Wealth Tracker: With 47% of supply in the red, is a Bitcoin drop toward US$50,000 next?

Wealth Tracker: With 47% of supply in the red, is a Bitcoin drop toward US$50,000 next?

Nearly half of Bitcoin’s supply is now underwater, long-term holders are selling at multi-year losses, and market stress indicators are flashing red.<...

2026-03-31 10:23:37 1041
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