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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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16:28

What's Trending: How much is enough to put in a...

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian ·

2025/12/22

Welcome to another episode of What's Trending! To start the week, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada discuss how much to give in an angbao from market-rate dinners at five-star hotels to keeping it stress-free or not even bothering to show up. Then, we switch gears to something holly-jolly - from tiny snowmen made while traveling abroad to a colossal 19-metre snowman in Harbin, China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:13

Under the Radar: Singlife Financial Adviser’s CEO...

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2025/12/22

It’s back to the financial services industry as we speak to a financial advisory firm that’s wholly owned by Singlife. Founded in 2016, Singlife Financial Advisers seeks to empower individuals to achieve financial freedom with its team of digitally enabled advisers, through innovative solutions that support its clients at every stage of their life. The firm primarily looks at four areas: (1) Protection through insurance, (2) Savings and retirement, (3) Investment, and finally (4) Legacy

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13:04

Wealth Tracker: Why are Asia’s wealthy going all in...

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2025/12/19

Crypto is no longer just a niche play. Asia’s high-net-worth individuals are increasingly allocating real portions of their portfolios to digital assets. According to Sygnum’s 2025 APAC HNWI Report, nearly half of HNWIs in the region now dedicate more than 10% of their wealth to crypto, viewing it as a tool for long-term preservation and legacy planning rather than pure speculation. What’s driving this bullish sentiment? And how will crypto shape private wealth strategies in 2026

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10:48

The Big Story: Is ByteDance's secret deal about to...

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2025/12/19

TikTok’s future in the US has been hanging by a thread, caught between national security concerns, political battles, and calls for divestment. Now, ByteDance has unveiled a plan: a US-based joint venture with American and global investors, keeping only a minority stake for itself. Oracle will oversee data security, and TikTok says the new structure will operate independently. But does this deal really address the underlying security and governance concerns? Can TikTok stay under US oversight

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19:08

Market View: Asian markets up on below-forecast US...

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2025/12/19

Singapore shares inched higher today to track gains seen across Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.15% at 4,577.44 points at 3.11pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$749.75M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust. That’s after the managers of Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust said it has entered into an agreement to divest a non-core office property in Italy for a consideration of 34 million euros (S$51.4 million)

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17:11

What's Trending: Christmas queen loses her crown,...

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2025/12/19

Welcome to the Friday edition of What's Trending! Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh get festive as they unpack a Christmas chart twist: Mariah Carey’sAll I Want for Christmas Is You has been dethroned by Wham!’s Last Christmas. Is the Queen of Christmas losing her crown, or still winning where it counts?They also dive into a viral story from South Korea, where a 20-year-old LG air conditioner turns out to have a logo made of pure gold, sending people scrambling to check their old appliances

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12:07

The Big Story: Is China’s digital yuan a new tourist...

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2025/12/18

Travelling to China just got a digital upgrade. Singaporeans can now use China’s e-CNY, the digital renminbi, through a new pilot program that lets travellers top up digital wallets directly from their Singapore bank accounts. But what does this mean beyond convenience? Is it simply another payment option, or part of a larger plan to expand China’s currency influence globally? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr. Ernie Teo, Senior Lecturer, and Program Director for the

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8:05

Wealth Tracker: What should investors take note as...

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2025/12/18

For the first time, a tokenized fund will be open to the public, thanks to MAS approval for a collaboration between Franklin Templeton and DBS. Could this be the start of a whole new way to invest, diversify, and engage with the market. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jason Jiang, CBO at CertiK, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:34

Market View: (SPECIALS) The AI boom, US Fed rate...

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2025/12/18

It’s now time for a Special, year-end edition of Market View, where we not only take you though how the Singapore stock market closed for the day, but also step back to examine three key themes that have shaped markets over the year, and will continue to matter as we head into 2026. The three themes are: First, whether the global AI boom can move beyond hype and experimentation into a phase of real productivity gains and earnings delivery. Second, uncertainty over the US Federal

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18:42

What's Trending: Politician armpit fights, airborne...

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2025/12/18

Welcome to another episode of What's Trending! Today’s headlines are pure chaos and Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar break it all down.Lawmakers in Mexico’s Congress took their debate way too far, resorting to armpit tickling and grappling on the chamber floor. Meanwhile, a KLM flight to Aruba was canceled thanks to an unexpected stowaway: a rat with apparently bigger travel plans than the passengers. And if that wasn’t wild enough, a Japanese woman held a symbolic

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13:18

Market View: Singapore’s exports jump 11.6%, led by...

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2025/12/17

Singapore’s key exports surged 11.6% in November, well above expectations, driven by strong growth in pharmaceuticals and electronics. Over in Japan, exports rose 6.1%, led by robust demand from the US and Europe, even as shipments to China fell. Still in Asia, the Indian rupee hit fresh record lows, highlighting continued currency pressures across emerging markets. On Market View, Alexandra Parada speaks to Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research at Maybank Securities, to discuss more

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17:28

Wealth Tracker: 2026 ahead - Who gains and who loses...

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2025/12/17

Geopolitics, higher tariffs, and a global supply-chain reset are changing where money flows, and that shift is only picking up pace into 2026. Aberdeen’s latest outlook lays out six big macro forces shaping the year ahead. So what does this mean for emerging markets? Who stands to gain, and who could be left facing fresh headwinds? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks toMichael Langham, Emerging Markets Economist at Aberdeen, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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12:00

The Big Story: 5G interference with aircraft on the...

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2025/12/17

5G networks are rolling out across the region, promising faster speeds and better connectivity. But concerns have emerged about whether these high-speed signals could interfere with aircraft systems, especially during critical phases like landing. So far in Singapore, authorities say there have been no reported issues, but globally, regulators and airlines are keeping a close eye on the situation. So what does 5G interference really mean, Why does it matter? And what could it mean for travellers

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20:19

What's Trending: 2025's words get sloppy, savage...

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2025/12/17

Welcome to the another day of What’s Trending! In this episode, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada scratch their heads over Merriam-Webster’s 2025 Word of the Year, “slop" because apparently our feeds are now officially a digital soup of nonsense, andSecret Santa disasters that went way too far, from awkward gifts to painfully timed “jokes” in the office. And finally, a feel-good twist: a delivery rider in Malaysia receives a jaw-dropping RM1,000 Grab tip,

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11:53

Market View: Is Japan’s mixed PMI signaling caution...

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2025/12/16

Singapore Airlines reported a 2.6% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in November, reaching 13.3 billion passenger-kilometres, slightly outpacing the 2.2% growth in capacity across its full-service and budget carriers. In Japan, the latest PMI data showed manufacturing activity remained in contraction at 49.7, though improving from 48.7 in November, while services growth eased slightly to 52.5 from 53.2, pointing to a mixed economic outlook as the country heads into 2026. Meanwhile in

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17:45

The Big Story: ComCare’s numbers dropped - Are...

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2025/12/16

The number of families receiving ComCare’s Short-to-Medium-Term Assistance (SMTA) fell to a five-year low in 2024, reflecting improvements in the economy, the job market, and other government support programs. And while short-term financial aid helps families meet their basic needs, nearly half of households who left SMTA in 2021 returned for assistance within three years, highlighting ongoing financial challenges. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Nathan Peng, Assistant Professor of

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14:35

Wealth Tracker: How are HNWIs investing in 2025 and...

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2025/12/16

According to a survey from Sun Life, amongst Singapore respondents, 67% said they worry their wealth won’t outlast their children, and only half expressed full confidence that their heirs would honour their wishes or preserve and grow inherited assets. The survey highlighted a significant preparedness gap: whilst many recognise the importance of planning, only 43% feel fully prepared today. Just 25% have both completed and communicated their plans, whilst 35% have only partial plans in place

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18:21

What's Trending: Disney's making people buy snakes,...

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2025/12/16

Welcome to the second day of What’s Trending! In this episode, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Paradadive into the internet’s most talked-about moments of the day, from a Singaporean who turned down a S$1.3 million offer for a rare Pokémon card in hopes it’ll be worth even more, to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s Spotify Wrapped sparking online chatter. We also head to China, where an unexpected Zootopia 2 breakout star, Gary De'Snake, is inspiring fans to buy

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13:38

Market View: China’s industrial numbers miss...

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2025/12/15

ESR REIT proposes to divest eight non-core Singapore assets for S$338.1 million, offering insights into capital recycling and balance-sheet management. Also in Singapore, OUE REIT has announced a S$100 million unsecured loan facility, raising questions about refinancing, liquidity, and investor sentiment in the current funding environment. In Asia, Japan’s latest Tankan survey showed large manufacturers’ sentiment at a four-year high, reinforcing expectations for a rate hike, while

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14:44

The Big Story: Will Singapore’s pay rises and bonuses...

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2025/12/15

As 2026 approaches, Singapore employees can expect moderate salary increases averaging 3 to 6 percent, as companies take a cautious approach amid ongoing economic uncertainty. According to a survey by ManpowerGroup and other HR firms, bonuses are also moderating, with more employers offering just one month or smaller payouts. Job switchers, however, can expect higher increases of 5 to 15 percent. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong spoke with Dr Ee Cheng Ong, Associate Professor, Department of Economics

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