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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world. From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality. Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed,

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13:44

Market View: UOB’s Q4 net profit up 21.8%; Wilmar...

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2024/02/22

Singapore stocks fell at the opening bell today, tracking overnight losses in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) declined 0.1 per cent to 3,215.09 points after 40.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have UOB, after the lender's net profit for the fourth quarter rose 21.8 per cent on higher net fee income and other non-interest income. Elsewhere, from Wilmar International to S-Reits – more local companies are in

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13:44

Why It Matters: Why isn’t getting protected against...

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2024/02/22

Amid rising cancer cases among the young and old, as well as increasing healthcare costs, why is being sufficiently protected from critical illness not yet a priority for individuals in Singapore? AIA Singapore has newly launched the AIA Ultimate Critical Cover (AIA UCC) plan, which aims to address the challenges raised by Singaporeans for not getting additional CI coverage. Irma Hadi-kusuma, Chief Marketing and Proposition Officer, AIA Singapore explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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14:11

Euro Watch: The death of Alexei Navalny , a reminder...

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2024/02/22

Alexei Navalny, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most formidable domestic opponent, fell unconscious and died on Feb 16 after a walk at the “Polar Wolf” Arctic penal colony where he was serving a three-decade sentence. Was Putin's critic murdered? What does Navalny's death mean for a new era of Russian dictatorship, and how does his legacy impact the Russian opposition? Dr Samir Puri, Associate Fellow, UK in the World Programme, Chatham House weighs in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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15:40

Under the Radar: How did the creators of the world's...

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2024/02/22

Have you ever seen a dog tucked in his or her dog bed and napping so well that made you go “I wish I could be like him or her?” Well, that could soon become reality for you, with one startup in the US building and selling what they call the world’s first dog bed, but for humans! Founded in 2021, Plufl was started by two college students at the University of British Columbia when they were craving a nap after a long and exhausting day. In fact, the two founders’ light bulb moment came when they

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14:43

Culture Club: Banyan Group’s evolution from tourism...

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2024/02/21

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Banyan Tree Group is evolving its corporate umbrella brand to Banyan Group, which reflects the group’s evolution into a dynamic, multi-brand hospitality powerhouse. With that, a landmark new eco-friendly residential community in Phuket aimed at the international community who are looking for second homes or primary residences on the Thai island has now launched international sales. Developed by the Banyan Group, Laguna Lakelands is located on the Central West

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13:54

Regional Roundup: Will Malaysia's govt help private...

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2024/02/21

Plans for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail have hit another bump Malaysia is facing challenges to bring back the KL-Singapore HSR through the private sector as interested entities are seeking government support. Yet, with new bids submitted to revive the KL-Singapore high-speed rail, government funding remains the missing link. Will the Malaysian government relent on its stance? Adib Zalkapli, Director, BowerGroupAsia weighs in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:08

Why It Matters: Will Singaporeans take upskilling...

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2024/02/21

Singaporeans know they need to reskill. The question is: how?In a world where the nature of work is constantly evolving, going back to school can seem like a daunting venture for the busy professional. As highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in his Budget speech on Feb 16, it can be difficult for individuals who are busy making ends meet to take the initiative to upskill. Dr Charles Ong, Dean and Head of School of Life Sciences PSB Academy shares how they offer an

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13:25

Market View: SIA’s Q3 performance disappoints;...

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2024/02/21

Singapore stocks fell this morning, tracking overnight losses in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.6 per cent to 3,225.84 points after 40 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Singapore Airlines. The national carrier recorded a net profit of S$659 million for the third quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, rising 4.9 per cent from S$628 million in the corresponding year-earlier period. Elsewhere, from

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23:31

Under the Radar: How important are strategic...

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2024/02/21

Put fintech, payments and affiliate marketing together – and you get a company called Fave. Founded in 2015, Fave prides itself as Southeast Asia’s fastest growing platform that allows users to pay using QR codes and receive cashbacks on their digital transactions. The firm also enables users to buy and redeem restaurant deals, spa, massage, travel and activity offers using its apps. It even provides eCards to customers to save on their purchases. So far, the firm operates in 35 cities across

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13:45

Market View: Sembcorp Industries’ 15% yoy rise in...

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2024/02/20

Singapore shares fell at the opening bell today despite overnight gains in European markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per cent to 3,223.59 points after 27 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have for you Sembcorp Industries (U96): The energy company posted a 15 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to S$412 million for the second half of the year ended Dec 31, 2023. Elsewhere from China lowering its five-year

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9:54

China Perspective: Can China’s homegrown airliner...

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2024/02/20

China’s challenger to Airbus and Boeing’s passenger jets, the narrow-body C919 manufactured by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac), has made its first trip outside Chinese territory, staging a fly-by at the Singapore Airshow on Feb 18. With its C919 aircraft, Beijing wants to challenge the decades-long dominance of Western plane-makers in the global passenger market while reducing its reliance on foreign technology. Can China’s homegrown airliner compete with Airbus and Boeing? How

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9:48

Why It Matters: How technology is making...

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2024/02/20

Singapore has one of the safest construction industries on earth, with the second lowest incident rate of any country, according to one recent study. Even so, there’s no doubt that construction sites are riskier workplaces than most. Improvements to workplace safety should not be viewed as an end goal, and efforts to create safer workplaces will need to continue. How can technology help industry players manage safety risks? How can Singapore’s construction firms effectively work with their existing

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12:35

Culture Club: 'Her Courage Leaders Summit' to empower...

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2024/02/20

In recent years, female entrepreneurship has been on the rise, with a growing number of women-owned startups making their mark in various industries. In the lead up to this year’s International Women’s Day themed “Inspire Inclusion”, Lilian Ong, Founder of Class Living, a social enterprise, and Women of Courage Asia, Lilian Ong shares how she became a successful social entrepreneur in Singapore while overcoming her personal battles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:23

Why It Matters: The transformative impact of AI in...

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2024/02/20

In today’s ultra-demanding marketplace, consumers expect more. But organisations often struggle to meet their demands. And when it comes to communication, a frustrating experience can be the difference between a sale and a disgruntled ex-customer.So how can companies better serve customers, boost the experience, and separate from the pack? Kate Liew, Senior Marketing Director, APAC explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Under the Radar: What are the opportunities for...

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2024/02/20

Semiconductors have been the talk of the town for the past two years, have you heard of a new type of chip called chiplets? Think of it this way. According to IBM Research, computer chips today are made using a technique called systems on a chip or SOC, where multiple computer functions such as general processing, data storage are put into a single chip. While this way of building chips has worked well in the past, every chip comes with multiple functions, some of which that the customer may or may

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11:32

Market View: 13 SGX-listed firms that could benefit...

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2024/02/19

Singapore shares remained relatively unchanged at the opening bell this morning, the first trading day following Singapore’s Budget announcement on Friday. The latest Budget focused on rolling out the first instalment of the Forward Singapore programme. Singapore’s Budget 2024 set aside top-ups for cost-of-living support, businesses and housing support for young families. It also included the introduction of a new SkillsFuture programme and Refundable Investment Credit scheme for companies. Local

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18:28

Under the Radar: Scaffolds for bone regeneration –...

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2024/02/19

Today we’re going to talk about a company that makes scaffolds – not for buildings, but scaffolds that can be implanted into the human body for bones and tissues to grow. Started in 1992, our guest is Osteopore, an Australian and Singapore based medical technology company commercialising a range of products specifically engineered to facilitate natural bone healing across multiple therapeutic areas. One of the firm’s products included the Osteomesh, which is a mesh-like polymer scaffold that can

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64:59

Post Budget Exclusive: Did Budget 2024 fulfil...

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2024/02/16

From workers to seniors, individuals to households, Budget 2024 has something for all Singaporeans to cope with cost-of-living pressures. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong on Feb 16 unveiled a suite of support measures to tackle immediate cost-of-living worries for households and businesses, while laying out plans to strengthen economic competitiveness, support young families, and help workers stay relevant. The Evening Runway's Elliot Danker and Finance Presenter Chua

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Market View: SG NODX and GDP numbers; Keppel Pacific...

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2024/02/15

Singapore stocks rose this morning following news that gross domestic product growth in 2023 was 1.1 per cent, marginally down from advance estimates. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.3 per cent to 3,147.35 points after 48.7 million securities changed hands across the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit, which declared no distribution for the second half year ended December, as part of its recapitalisation plan that suspends

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Why It Matters: A misunderstood condition affecting...

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2024/02/15

In his annual Lunar New Year message, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loon urged young couples to have more babies in the Year of the Dragon, as Singapore continues to battle a declining birth rate. However, Singaporeans have cited several factors for having no or fewer babies such as high costs of living and raising children. But could there be medical reasons that could cause our low birth rate, such as endometriosis? Dr Harvard Lin, Consultant Obstetrics-Gynaecologist and Urogynaecologist, from the

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