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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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16:50

Market View: S&P 500 index ends above 6,300 points...

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian ·

2025/07/22

Singapore shares dipped today after starting the week in the green. The Straits Times Index was down 0.24% at 4,196.87 points at 11.29am, with a value turnover of S$503.21M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have CapitaLand Investment, after its subsidiary, Bursa Malaysia-listed CapitaLand Malaysia Trust, posted a distribution per unit of 1.18 sen for the second quarter ended Jun 30, 2025, up 0.9 per cent from the year-ago period. Elsewhere, from the S&P 500

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20:48

Wealth Tracker: Are Gen Alpha proving to be better...

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2025/07/22

What happens when kids grow up managing investment accounts before they even hit their teens? Generation Alpha is rewriting the rules of investing—digital-first, tech-savvy, and already shaping their financial futures.According to Mastercard’s latest report, nearly half of Gen Alpha children in the Asia-Pacific region already hold investment accounts.But are they really better investors, or just early adopters navigating uncharted waters? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ben

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14:22

Right Business: How BOVEM is shaping the new standard...

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2025/07/22

BOVEM is Singapore’s modern men’s grooming brand, committed to redefining personal care with quality, precision-grade products designed for an elevated grooming experience. Founded in 2020 by two SMU students, BOVEM was born from a personal mishap and a mission to solve the lack of safe, effective tools for below-the-waist grooming,especially in Asia. With meticulous attention to detail and a touch of fun, BOVEM crafts everyday essentials like the Globe™ Trimmer, engineered to

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14:53

The Big Story: Are singles and second-timers getting...

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2025/07/21

A slew of policy changes will kick in, starting with the upcoming HDB Build-To-Order (BTO) flat sales exercise in July, benefiting singles as well as families looking to upgrade or right-size their homes. One of which benefiting singles involves a previously announced new Family Care Scheme, meant to provide singles with priority access to BTO flats when they buy one near or with their parents. But what do these changes mean for housing demand, affordability, and long-term financial stability? And

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14:13

Market View: MAS to allocate S$1.1B to three asset...

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2025/07/21

Singapore shares rose today, breaking above the 4,200 point mark at one point. The Straits Times Index was up 0.34% at 4,203.87 points at 11.58am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$680.51M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Lum Chang Creations, after the company made its trading debut on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange today under the trading name “Lum Chang Creat” and trading code “LCC”. Elsewhere, from Hong Kong topping

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18:14

Sports Minutes: Setbacks to comebacks, Jacob Mahler...

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2025/07/21

From injury comebacks to national team heartbreaks, Singaporean midfielders Jacob Mahler and Joel Chew have lived the highs and lows of football. Now reunited at BG Tampines Rovers - the duo sit down with Sports Minutes to talk about their friendship, football ambition, and what it means to be part of Singapore’s next generation. Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:10

Wealth Tracker: Is Pop Mart still a buy or has the...

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2025/07/21

Pop Mart says its profits are set to surge, but the market isn’t convinced. Despite projecting a 350% jump in earnings and booming global demand for its designer toys, the company’s shares tumbled over 6% after the announcement. With the stock up nearly 600% in the past year, investors are asking: Is Pop Mart overvalued? Is this still a high-growth story or a hype-driven risk? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jeff Zhang, CFA, Equity Analyst, Morningstar, to find out more.See

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13:13

Right Business: How Therapin Is redefining wellness...

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian ·

2025/07/21

In a world where wellness trends come and go, one Singapore brand is going back to the basics, starting with the very thing we do 22,000 times a day, called breathing. And at the heart of this movement is Therapin, a homegrown company that believes transformative change begins with a single, intentional breath. The Therapin Nose Strip is designed to help you breathe better, live better, and feel better. But while on a mission to champion mental wellness, resilience, and holistic health in every

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22:06

The Hot Seat: Are weight loss drugs worth the risk?

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2025/07/18

In recent years, weight-loss drugs have exploded in popularity with Ozempic in particular being hailed by some as a “miracle”. Originally developed to treat patients with Type 2 diabetes, Ozempic’s side effect of appetite suppression has made it widely used and some argue that it is widely misused for the purpose of losing weight. So, with the rising demand for these drugs among people without diabetes and endorsements by A-list celebrities, are we witnessing a medical revolution

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17:42

Market View: Squid Game helps Netflix beat Wall...

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2025/07/18

Singapore shares moved higher today amid mixed trading in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.54% at 4,184.04 points at 12.53pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$607.68M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Food Empire, after the group today announced its partnership with Santan Food Services, a brand under an AirAsia unit, to co-develop and launch a range of ready-to-drink beverages. Elsewhere, from more on Netflix’s latest quarterly earnings to

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11:38

Wealth Tracker: Tariffs, Inflation, and Growth - What...

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2025/07/18

The latest Fitch Global Economic Outlook offers a cautiously optimistic update on the world’s economic growth for 2025 and 2026, fueled by easing US-China trade tensions. Yet, beneath this optimism lie significant challenges, from tariff uncertainties and slowing consumer demand in major economies to inflation pressures stirred by volatile oil prices. Central banks face tough decisions amid diverging policies and persistent inflation. In this complex and shifting landscape, what does the

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16:00

Right Business: What if your breast milk didn’t have...

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian ·

2025/07/18

Wonderbewbz is Singapore’s leading freeze-drying breast milk service, created to help mums preserve their milk while honouring the unseen effort behind every drop. Born from a deeply personal journey, Wonderbewbz has grown from one mum’s need into a trusted service with an ISO-certified cleanroom, a dedicated operations team, and over 500 mothers supported across Singapore and beyond. They're now expanding into setting industry standards, developing R&D-backed products for mums and

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25:39

The Big Story: Can we stop the K-pod crisis in...

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2025/07/17

There is an ongoing crackdown on e-vaporisers here in Singapore, following a spike in seizures of drug-laced e-vaporisers. K-pods or e-vaporiser laced with the anaesthetic drug etomidate, have been at the center of public attention this week, with The Straits Times’ launch of an anti-vaping campaign on July 13. Over the past few weeks, young people have been caught on video shaking uncontrollably, purportedly from the effects of using drug-laced vapes. In fact, the vaping issue today mirrors

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16:46

Market View: Trump not firing Fed Chair Powell, to...

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2025/07/17

Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to mull US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats to trading partners around the world. The Straits Times Index was up 0.55% at 4,154.89 points at 2.45pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$882.07M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have embattled entertainment player mm2 Asia, as the group is seeking to delay a S$54 million bond repayment by six years to the end of December 2031. Elsewhere, from Taiwan

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17:01

Wealth Tracker: Can short-term fixed income be the...

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2025/07/17

Markets are anything but predictable right now. Central banks are pulling in different directions, inflation’s uneven, and geopolitical risks are on the rise. So, how can investors protect their portfolios without sacrificing yield? Short-term interest rate strategies might just be the smart middle ground. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Angus Hui, Deputy CIO and Head of Fixed Income at Fullerton Fund Management, for a breakdown of why these flexible, liquid approaches are gaining

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12:04

Right Business: Why a single-LLM AI isn’t enough for...

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2025/07/17

Synagie is an enterprise AI company focused on helping businesses adopt secure, compliant, and cost-effective AI solutions that go beyond the limitations of traditional single-LLM models. And they have created Geene, an intelligent AI platform that combines Generative AI, Blockchain, and Big Data to solve critical challenges like data privacy, regulatory compliance, AI hallucinations, and high operational costs. Geene features a multi-model engine, Geene-M2, which dynamically routes queries to the

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18:09

The Big Story: Shorter wait times, new estates -...

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2025/07/16

Around 5,500 flats will be offered in the July 2025 BTO launch, spanning a diverse range of locations, whichinclude mature estates such as Bukit Merah, Clementi, and Toa Payoh, as well as emerging areas like Sembawang North and Simei. Around 1,400 flats in Clementi and Bukit Panjang have waiting times under three years, including Sembawang Beacon, Sembawang North’s first BTO project. This aligns with the year’s second Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercise, pushing total 2025 SBF supply

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12:21

Market View: US-Indonesia trade deal in focus; Hong...

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2025/07/16

Singapore shares rose today as Asian markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was up 0.23% at 4,129.29 points at 1.08pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$700.73M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Singapore Airlines. The group’s operating results released yesterday showed the national carrier and its low-cost arm Scoot reported a 4.5 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in June. Elsewhere, from a trade deal reached between Indonesia

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14:18

Wealth Tracker: Are rich investors ready to back...

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2025/07/16

Southeast Asia’s startup scene is booming — but behind the buzz, a quiet challenge is testing investor confidence: governance. As global capital flows shift and regulations tighten, the question isn’t just about innovation anymore. It’s about trust, transparency, and how startups build the frameworks that investors demand. Why might governance just be the make-or-break factor for the region’s future? What do founders and investors need to get right to win in this

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10:27

Right Business: How Singapore's consumer tech...

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2025/07/16

Sustainability in tech often feels like just another buzzword. But what does real, long-term change look like in a world that replaces phones every two years? That’s the challenge Mahir Hamid and his team at Cinch are tackling. As Asia’s largest device-as-a-service platform, Cinch is rethinking how we use and reuse tech, working with brands like Samsung to offer phone subscriptions with perks like upgrades and damage protection. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Mahir

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