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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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13:33

Under the Radar: The oldest form of lending –...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/07/24

Today we’re going to look at the oldest form of lending, which dates back to the Ancient Greek and Roman Empires. Make a guess – it was also found in China during the Spring and Autumn Period or between 770 to 476 BCE. Bingo if you’ve guessed pawn shops! Pawnshops first made their way to modern Singapore back in 1872.There were 25 pawnshops dotted across Singapore from 1920 to 1929, and they generated monthly turnover of over $2 million. So as you can imagine business was thriving, before the

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14:02

Culture Club: Snoop Dogg joins forces With Novelship,...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/07/21

Novelship has joined forces with American rapper-actor Snoop Dogg to offer consumers in South-east Asia greater accessibility to cult sneaker brands and expand its range of collectibles. With the sneaker market projected to become a US$6 billion global business by 2025, Novelship plans to stay ahead of the curve and capitalise on this growth by expanding their userbase in the region, and forming more partnerships with distributors and brands. We speak to Richard Xia, Co-Founder and CEO, Novelship

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13:54

Market View: YangZiJiang Financial’s PE fund invests...

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2023/07/21

Singapore shares started trading a touch lower today following mixed trading sessions in the US and Europe. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.1 per cent at 3,271.21 points as 57.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Yangzijiang Financial after the investment manager’s maritime private equity fund invested in two chemical and product tanker projects for US$32.1 million. Meanwhile, from Sabana Reit going ahead

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9:47

In the Spotlight: Do consumers trust content created...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/07/21

Generative AI is becoming an integral part of many people’s lives, revolutionising the way we work and interact with technology. However, we have to be cautious when using it as there are still pitfalls. These can be controlled by still having humans follow up on the creations of generative AI. Moreover, we also must be weary of the dangers this technology can pose to organizations and businesses. We speak to Frank Windoloski, Executive Vice President, Insights & Data APAC, Capgemini more about

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13:13

Culture Club: Connection and a cuppa, becoming a Gen...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/07/20

Coffee Connects in Ngee Ann Polytechnic looks to venture out and expand into the wider market. It is led by a 20-year old entrepreneur, who's journey in starting and sustaining this business came with many challenges which he faced with help from those with more experience, but also through his own grit and determination. We speak to Alfred Ng, Business Studies Graduate, Ngee Ann Polytechnic & Co-Founder, Coffee Connects more about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:36

Market View: Keppel Corp’s acquisition of Bank of...

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2023/07/20

Singapore shares started the morning in positive territory today, following overnight gains in the US and Europe markets. In early trade, the Straits Index Index (STI) headed up 0.2 per cent at 3,280.56 points as 44.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel Corporation. That’s after the company said today that its private funds acquired the Bank of Korea’s Sogong Annex Facility, which is located in Seoul’s Central Business

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10:52

In the Spotlight: Hotel, travel, retail sectors faced...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/07/20

Hotel and travel emerged as a particularly attractive target for web attacks in Asia Pacific and Japan especially due to huge amount of digital transactions, involving large amounts of money, in the industry. To combat these attacks involving the use of sophisticated techniques to bypass defenses, the defense strategies must continue to evolve to keep up. We speak to Reuben Koh, Security Technology and Strategy Director, Akamai more about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:11

Under the Radar: In conversation with first...

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2023/07/20

Did you know that Singapore has been home to many foreign banks in the 1800s? In fact our guest for today is one of them. Having opened its first branch in Singapore in 1877, HSBC Singapore is a qualifying full bank serving the international needs of individual, corporate and institutional clients. It provides retail banking, wealth management, commercial investment, private banking, insurance as well as securities and capital market services. Fast forward to today, HSBC Singapore has close to

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8:31

Euro Watch: Coping with Russia's pulling out of the...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/07/20

With Russia halts participation in Ukraine grain deal, what strategies will the UN employ to cope with this change? Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez recently called early elections for July 23. Will the election have any impact on Spain’s EU presidency? Finally, the European Commission has to find a plan B as US economist Fiona Scott Morton, has decided not to accept the offer to fill one of the Commission's top posts. We speak to Professor Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC

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10:00

Market View: Sakae’s executive chairman Douglas Foo...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/07/19

Singapore stocks opened stronger today after global markets rallied overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index added 0.6 per cent after 46 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sakae. The mainboard-listed restaurant operator today said its executive chairman Douglas Foo entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Makara Capital to sell a 20 per cent stake in the company for S$26.5 million. Meanwhile, from China possibly becoming

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14:35

Culture Club: Defining the Future of Work

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2023/07/19

A hybrid work culture has become much more popular among businesses due to the many benefits of working from home. However, the value of being in person must not be ignored as things such as creating a lively working environment, looking at body language, make employers work more meaningful. We speak to Erwin Chong, Group Head of Corporate Real Estate Strategy & Administration, DBS more about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:07

Regional Roundup: Pita losing his round of vote to...

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2023/07/19

From Thailand’s PM hopeful Pita Limjaroenrat losing the first round of vote to become the country’s PM to Thailand's Constitutional Court suspending reformist Mr Pita while it hears a case that could see him disqualified as an MP. We speak to Associate Professor Antonio Leopold Rappa, Head, Security Studies Programme, School of Business, SUSS more about these headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:53

In the Spotlight: Overcoming challenges to digitalise...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/07/19

Digitalization can help businesses improve profitability and gain a competitive advantages. Effectively implementing this type of technology requires constant regulation of data and having clear goals. Success comes from understanding the people involved, the process to be followed, and available tools within the organization. This is apparent in the accountancy sector. We speak to Alan Chang, Business Owner, Singapore Corporate Services more about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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20:48

Under the Radar: Into the operations of homegrown...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/07/19

Earlier we told you about the world’s largest mining company BHP. Today we are going to take you closer to home by looking into the operations of a Singapore-grown minerals and resource company. With a global footprint spanning across countries in Southeast Asia and West Africa, TOP International Holding is an integrated producer of bauxite – or a mineral used to produce aluminium – and offers end-to-end service that includes exploration, mining, marketing, trading logistics and delivery. The

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7:57

China Perspective: Climate talks resume between US...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/07/18

China’s economic recovery lost momentum in the second quarter. They are now focusing on high quality growth rather than high speed growth in order to solve this issue. John Kerry is in Beijing for a four-day trip to revive climate talks and perhaps they could use this as a common ground to improve the US-China relationship. Lastly, China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang has vanished from public view and this could be an indication of a potential shift in China's foreign policy. We speak to Dr Chen Gang,

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12:30

Culture Club: Castlery celebrates 10th anniversary,...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/07/18

Castlery is Singapore’s most popular homegrown furniture brand and is marking their 10th year anniversary with the opening of a brand-new global office headquartered in Singapore. They navigate this unique industry by closely watching the market and understanding consumer demands. We speak to Declan Ee, Co-Founder, Castlery more about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:14

In the Spotlight: The impact of the IPEF agreement on...

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2023/07/18

Singapore is a regional logistics hub for global players. According to research by TMX Global, disruptions in the global economy especially after the Covid-19 pandemic have set Singapore’s economy back by a staggering S$2.6 billion annually. Companies sharing information and collaborating to use technology is crucial for them to cope with supply chain risks. We speak to Greg O’Shea, Country Manager, Malaysia & Singapore, TMX Global more about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:22

Market View: SIA’s June operating results; Geely to...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/07/18

Singapore stocks struggled to advance today following a mixed performance in global equity markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per cent to 3,251.48 points after 68.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Airlines, after the national carrier announced its June operating results last evening. The group carried 2.9 million passengers on a group level in June, up 50.4 per cent from a year ago. Elsewhere,

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14:08

Under the Radar: Siemens’ ASEAN CEO on Siemens’ 2...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/07/18

Today we’re going to talk to a German multinational technology conglomerate that set its foot in Singapore 115 years ago. Bingo if you’ve guessed Siemens. Founded in 1847 as a small workshop in a back courtyard in Berlin, the company’s offerings now span across a wide range of industries such as digital industries, mobility, and smart infrastructure. The firm first entered in Singapore back in 1908 by establishing a technical bureau in Singapore as a sales office of London-based Siemens Brothers

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17:18

Market View: Singapore key exports down 15.5% yoy in...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/07/17

Singapore shares started the day lower, after global markets ended the previous winning week on a muted note. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.2 per cent to 3,240.71 points after 92 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have ESR Logos Reit. The Reit’s manager had on Friday said that its proposed divestment of seven non-core assets is in line with its strategy. It also dismissed “speculation or insinuation” of

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