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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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15:33

Under the Radar: UNIQLO Singapore on the unification...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2023/06/21

Today we’re going to talk about a fashion brand or company that would come to mind when we mention the phrase ‘heat-tech’. Bingo if you guessed UNIQLO! With over 2,400 stores in 25 markets including Japan, UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, which is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies. The company attributes its success to unifying the entire clothes making process, from planning and design to producing, distributing and retailing. But how does it

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14:49

Culture Club: The rise of audiophile culture

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2023/06/20

Earphones that give the best listening experience, whether you are listening to songs, podcasts, or anything else, is something that many look for but feel it is hard to find. Those who embark passionately on the search for 'the perfect sound' are known as audiophiles. This comes hand in hand with these earphones having qualities such as being water resistant, being aesthetically pleasing, and having a comfortable fit. We speak to Jeremy Lim, Co-Founder & CEO, Zerest Audio more about this.See

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9:14

Market View: Grab reportedly planning biggest round...

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2023/06/20

Singapore shares opened lower today, after European markets ended lower as investors waited for further cues on the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.2 per cent to 3,233.65 points after 27.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have OCBC increasing its stake in its insurance subsidiary Great Eastern from 87.9 per cent to 88.4 per cent. Meanwhile, investors continue to keep

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11:29

In the Spotlight: Wanderlove, Singaporean singles are...

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2023/06/20

Gen Z and Millennial Singaporeans have a more open mindset to dating nowadays and having a holiday romance is something that a large number of them look forward to having. Online dating is a way for them to achieve this. Yet, especially in an unfamiliar environment, there is a safety concern when meeting someone you've only interacted with online. How do we deal with issues such as this and still have an enjoyable experience? We speak to Lucille McCart, APAC Communications Director, Bumble more

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9:40

China Perspective: Takeaways from US-China talks &...

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2023/06/20

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s landmark trip to China concluded on Monday with both sides vowing to steady ties to ward off conflict. What will this mean for the future of US-China relations? Next up, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hosts Premier Li Qiang for talks today in Berlin. How will Germany find the middle ground between maintaining their economic ties with China, and complying with their G7 pledge to de-risk from Beijing? We speak to Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute

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15:09

Under the Radar: Memiontec’s CEO on the growth of the...

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2023/06/20

Water is an essential part of our lives, but ever wondered who are the ones behind the clean water we use and drink everyday? Our guest for today is Memiontec, a Catalist-listed water treatment company that designs and builds systems and water treatment plants in countries such as Singapore, Indonesia and China. Recently, the company also moved into financing, operating and maintaining plants and selling their treated water. But what was the reason behind the firm diversifying its revenue

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13:34

Market View: Jack Ma appears in Hangzhou; AstraZeneca...

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2023/06/19

Singapore shares started the week lower today after a mixed end to the week in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.4 per cent to 3,247.59 points after 42 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Amara. That’s after the company announced yesterday that two major shareholders and executive directors of the property developer and hotel group are engaged in confidential discussions with a third party

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10:47

Culture Club: The opening of the world's first...

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2023/06/19

To showcase a new form of 'art' brought forward by NFT artists, Bored Island Group, has recently opened the world’s first public, physical profile picture NFT gallery, BIGHAUS. Collaborating with AI is pivotal in establishing a dedicated platform for showcasing digital art. We speak to Jaye Foo, Founder, The Parlour & Co-Founder, Bored Island Group more about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:03

Washington Report: What's on the agenda at the...

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2023/06/19

In order to prevent rash decisions on both parties, China and US must continue their attempts at dialogue. India as well, another country with strained relations with China is in discussions with the US with China's increasing global influence in focus. In other news, Joe Biden made his 2024 re-election pitch to union members in Philadelphia on Saturday in his first political rally since launching his campaign in April. We discuss these headlines with Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics, INSEAD.See

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14:26

Under the Radar: Making mentorship accessible for...

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2023/06/19

Imagine building a platform where you can search, book and meet mentors from around the world to seek career advice. That’s what our guest for today did during the pandemic to make mentorship accessible for everyone. Founded in 2020, ADPList is a global community of mentors and learners, and so far, the community has grown to over 14,000 people with over 15 million minutes mentored in about 140 countries. But how does ADPList monetise the platform and position itself against other membership

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7:38

In the Spotlight: Exploring the post-pandemic...

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2023/06/19

In this post-pandemic period, collecting important data and making data based decisions is vital in creating an effective marketing strategy. Brands have to keep up with the various avenues through which they can advertise to consumers while still keeping to their respective budgets. We speak to Jasper Knoben, CEO, Intrepid more about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:52

Market View: SIA, Scoot May passenger numbers up...

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2023/06/16

Singapore shares opened higher today, following strong overnight gains on Wall Street. The Straits Times Index (STI) notched up 0.3 per cent to 3,252.18 points in early trade as 54.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Singapore Airlines. The national carrier and its budget counterpart Scoot served 2.8 million passengers in May, a year-on-year increase of 65.8 per cent. Meanwhile, from Singapore’s key exports showing a

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12:51

In the Spotlight: How AI profiling is disrupting...

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2023/06/16

AI now has even evolved to aid us in social situations by adjusting how you interact with a particular person based on their personality profile. This type of AI is trained under human supervision by inputting relevant data into the system. It could also have a significant impact on the sales industry by changing how they pitch their products to their consumers. We speak to Ethan Lin, Founder, MindReader more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:59

Culture Club: FarmByte Food Hub set to revolutionise...

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2023/06/15

Heightening seamlessness and efficiency in the food value chain by forming closer connections between farmers, distributors and wholesalers, is the approach that Farmbyte is taking to tackle food security in Malaysia. Digitalisation of the farming industry and maintaining its sustainability by reducing wastage are the top priorities in this process. We speak to Aiman Syed Jaafar, CEO, FarmByte more about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:31

Market View: Fed holds rates steady, signals 2 more...

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2023/06/15

Singapore shares opened higher today following the decision to pause the interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve. In early trade, the Straits Times Index was up 0.1 per cent to 3,222.24 points after 129.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel. That’s as the company obtained two contracts to provide what it dubs “energy-as-a-service” in Bangkok’s Sam Yan Smart City, through its joint venture with Decarb. Meanwhile, a slew of

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8:06

In the Spotlight: Global trends that are shaping the...

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2023/06/15

The halal travel demographic is a sizable market segment globally. Ensuring that Muslim tourists can continue to practice their faith while still enjoying the culture of the country they are visiting requires these countries to implement Muslim-friendly services, namely easy access to halal food and places to pray. We speak to Fazal Bahardeen, CEO, CrescentRating & HalalTrip more about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:53

Under the Radar: Has the boom in professional...

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2023/06/15

The accounting and professional services sector is at the centre of our conversation today. According to the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, Singapore projects 6,000 to 7,000 new accounting jobs by 2025, adding on to the current workforce of over 100,000 employees. Globally, the Big Four accounting firms also went on hiring sprees of their own last year, with the companies already boasting over a million employees as of November 2022. But why did demand for professional services

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9:01

Euro Watch: Silvio Berlusconi death - who will take...

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2023/06/15

Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's longest-serving post-war prime minister died on June 12 at the age of 86. Now, there is much debate over what it means for Italian politics and his business empire. Over in Russia, the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, once dubbed the ‘Russian Davos’ kicks off amid geopolitical tensions. And as the rest of the world moves away from the pandemic, Britain’s Covid-19 inquiry looks to analyse the pitfalls in their dealing with the crisis. We speak to Chris

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11:42

Culture Club: High number of unused online accounts...

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2023/06/14

With technology having been an important part of our lives for a few years now, many users, especially Gen Z's, have unused online accounts that they have moved on from. Data waste in forms such as this is increasing and curbing it is crucial especially from a sustainability point of view. We speak to Andy Ng, Vice President and Managing Director for Asia South and Pacific Region, Veritas Technologies more about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:49

In the Spotlight: Accelerating Singaporean companies...

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2023/06/14

Growing a brand in this day where e-commerce is so vital requires effort and expertise. E-commerce accelerators, such as Pattern, help brands optimise sales on marketplaces like Tmall, JD.com, Coupang, and Lazada. We speak to John Lebaron, Chief Revenue Officer, Pattern more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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