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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 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

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15:02

The Big Story: What's the cause of the delay in Yoon...

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2025/03/21

South Korea is facing a political crisis of historic proportions as the Constitutional Court deliberates on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. Weeks after the trial concluded in late February, the court’s silence has fueled speculation - are justices meticulously ensuring a legally airtight ruling, or is political pressure influencing the decision? With deepening political divides, mass protests, and concerns over economic and diplomatic stability, the prolonged uncertainty has raised

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17:22

Market View: Nike’s earnings beat expectations; Tesla...

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2025/03/21

Singapore shares were little changed today as investors put the US Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates behind them. The Straits Times Index was up a marginal 0.05% at about 1pm (12.56pm) to 3,932.39 points, with a value turnover of S$512.58M in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch today, we have Top Glove, after the Malaysian glove manufacturer reported a net profit of RM30.3 million (S$9.1 million) for its second quarter ended Feb 28, reversing from a net loss seen

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12:29

Wealth Tracker: Why investors are increasing short...

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2025/03/21

According to a recent Reuters poll, investors have maintained their short bets on most Asian currencies.That's as they assessed the prospects of an escalating global trade war. Analysts say with growing concerns over Trump's tariffs, market players will gradually increase short conviction on Asian currencies, especially given their recent strength, as risk reward for shorting could improve.On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Peter Chia, Senior FX Strategist at UOB, to find out which Asian

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14:34

Right Business: A safe haven for aging and...

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2025/03/21

Fur Folks Home is Singapore’s first standalone pet hospice, founded by Dr. Angeline Yang, veterinarian and co-founder of VetMobile SG. It provides palliative care, short-term medical boarding, and holistic treatments for aging, terminally ill, and special-needs pets. Designed as a compassionate alternative to traditional pet boarding, Fur Folks Home ensures that pets receive specialized medical attention and comfort in their final stages of life while giving their guardians peace of mind. On

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16:39

Market View: US Fed holds off rate cuts, expects two...

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2025/03/20

Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to mull a move by the US Federal Reserve to hold interest rates. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.6 per cent at 3,931.3 points at around 10 am. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sembcorp Industries after units of Sembcorp Industries and Sarawak Energy tied up with Prysmian for a hydropower project that could supply Singapore with 1 gigawatt (GW) of green electricity from the Malaysian state. Elsewhere, from the US Federal

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10:42

The Big Story: Home at last. How an 8-day mission...

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2025/03/20

After spending an unexpected 9 months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have finally returned to Earth. Their journey back was marked by a dramatic re-entry through the Earth's atmosphere aboard a SpaceX capsule, which deployed four parachutes for a smooth splashdown off the coast of Florida But what led to their prolonged stay aboard the International Space Station? How did they adapt to the unexpected challenges of an extended mission?And what does this mean for the

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7:59

Wealth Tracker: How OPEC’s surprise adds to risks of...

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2025/03/20

OPEC’s surprise move to proceed with planned production hikes poses downside risk to oil prices. Analysts have lowered 12-month Brent forecasts to USD70 per barrel from USD75 per barrel previously. It is possible that the unwind of voluntary cuts may not last the full extent, as OPEC+ has indicated it will remain sensitive to market conditions. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sim Moh Siong, Currency Strategist, Bank of Singapore, to find out what this means for the oil market moving

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13:37

Right Business: How does AI help solve the SME...

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2025/03/20

Kredit Hero is an AI-powered lending marketplace designed to bridge the financing gap for SMEs. By leveraging advanced risk assessment and smart matchmaking technology, Kredit Hero connects small businesses with the most suitable lenders, streamlining the loan application process and improving access to capital. Unlike traditional lending systems that are slow and rigid, Kredit Hero offers a fast, transparent, and tailored approach, ensuring SMEs get the financial support they need to grow. On The

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13:55

The Big Story: Will Trump and Putin's energy truce...

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2025/03/19

In a high-stakes call on March 18, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin reached an agreement to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for 30 days. However, they failed to secure a broader ceasefire in Russia’s ongoing invasion, and despite the agreement, fresh attacks were reported from both sides just hours later, highlighting the fragility of the truce. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed cautious support but insisted on more details

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15:59

Market View: Expectations ahead of Fed rate decision;...

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2025/03/19

Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to monitor trade and geopolitical uncertainties around the world. The Straits Times Index inched 0.35% higher at 3,908.69 points to 2pm, with a value turnover of S$685.11M in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have ST Engineering after its Group CEO Vincent Chong said at the firm’s company investor day held yesterday that the group is targeting S$17 billion in revenue and improved net profit margin that outpaces its top-line

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15:33

Wealth Tracker: Handbags, watches, classic cars - top...

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2025/03/19

According to Knight Frank, handbags, watches and even classic cars made it to a list of top performing luxury investments in 2024.In fact, handbags emerged as the top performer in the year, rising 2.8 per cent over the past 12 months.So what’s driving this growth? And which luxury investments saw some weakness?On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Christine Li, Head of Research, Asia-Pacific, Knight Frank, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:23

Right Business: ConcreteAI - laying the foundation...

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2025/03/19

Every day, new buildings rise to meet the growing demands of our society, from towering apartments to schools, and even shopping malls. No matter the shape or purpose, one material forms the backbone of most of these structures: concrete. Traditionally, concrete is tested with samples, but this method is slow, resource-heavy, and not always accurateThat’s where ConcreteAI comes in. This innovative company has developed a solution to monitor concrete’s curing process in real-time, cutting

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16:00

The Big Story: Another end to the Israel-Hamas...

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2025/03/18

Palestinian health authorities say Israeli air strikes in Gaza have killed at least 200 people, many of the dead children. Attacks hit dozens of targets earlier today, ending a weeks-long stand-off over extending the ceasefire that halted fighting in January. The Israeli military says it is carrying out "extensive strikes" in the Gaza Strip, targeting what it called "terror targets" belonging to Hamas. This is the largest wave of airstrikes in Gaza since the ceasefire began on 19 January. Talks to

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16:53

Market View: US retail sales; Lookahead to Nvidia’s...

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2025/03/18

Singapore shares rose today to track regional gains. The Straits Times Index was up 0.97% at 3,896.87 points at about 2pm (2.03pm), with a value turnover of S$759.89M in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sembcorp Industries, after the company responded to a Bloomberg report, which said Sembcorp could be considering going private or selling assets as part of its strategic review of its business. Elsewhere, from a surge in Chinese tech firms today, to what to look out for at

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12:49

Wealth Tracker: Are crypto markets in bear territory?

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2025/03/18

Bitcoin had hit a record high of $109,071 in January, but it has since lost most of the gains racked up since the American election. That's as concerns about US tariff policy, the health of the world's largest economy and a tech selloff sap risk appetite. Only weeks after hitting the six-figure all-time high, the cryptocurrency is now trading at around US$80,000, down nearly a quarter from its January peak. So are we in a bear market? What’s next for the crypto market? On Wealth Tracker,

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7:07

Right Business: The company behind the AI-powered...

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2025/03/18

FingerDance is a pioneering deep-tech start-up dedicated to bridging communication gaps between the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community and the hearing world through AI-driven sign language solutions. At the core of its innovation is a proprietary Sign Language Large Language Model (LLM), which enables seamless, real-time translation between spoken and sign language. One of its flagship products, SiLViA, the Sign Language Virtual Assistant, enhances accessibility by providing sign language

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16:50

GE2025: Is the newly created Punggol GRC the...

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2025/03/17

Punggol is new, vibrant, and also poised to be the battleground of a fierce political contest in this year’s General Election. For years, Punggol has held the title of the nation’s youngest town, with more than half of its over 120,000 voters estimated to be between the ages of 21 and 45. As a result, the newly formed Punggol GRC was formed by dividing the previous Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, pulling in estates from Punggol, combining with Punggol West SMC. With neighboring Sengkang GRC

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15:26

Market View: China’s “special action plan” to boost...

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2025/03/17

Singapore shares inched higher earlier today after data showed the country’s non-oil domestic exports reversed January’s contraction to grow 7.6% in February. The Straits Times Index moved 0.57% higher to 3,857.83 points at about 2.22pm, with a value turnover of S$732.91M in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel, after the company said today that its wholly owned Kepland Investama is in a dispute over ownership rights for land plots in Jakarta. Elsewhere,

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8:31

Wealth Tracker: A looming ‘Trump Stagflation’ - What...

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2025/03/17

The backbone of the US economy is flashing stagflation warnings. That’s as uncertainty spikes on tariffs and layoffs. In fact, while we see a sticky, slow-burn ‘Trump-Re-flation’, we could see an upcoming ‘Trump Stagflation’.So how should investors prepare for a stagflation? Should investors readjust their portfolios? What asset classes may strive during this economic landscape?On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Laurent Lequeu, Independent Financial consultant

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18:47

Right Business: The company helping Singaporean...

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2025/03/17

Home renovations are often seen as an exciting journey, but for many homeowners in Singapore, it can quickly turn into a source of stress and frustration. HomeMatch, co- founded by Mervin Foo has a solution that’s changing the renovation game.Their groundbreaking platform aims to make the renovation process smarter, safer, and more transparent for homeowners across Singapore. How exactly is HomeMatch providing a safer, and more efficient path to turning dream homes into reality? On The Right

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