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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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11:17

What is the XBB strain? Is this new Covid variant a...

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2022/10/14

New variants of the rapidly mutating coronavirus are still popping up around the world, and a new iteration of COVID on the rise in Asia may be the most immune-evasive yet. The XBB strain is causing a small surge in cases in several countries, including Singapore. What is this new XBB strain, should we be worried and how can we better protect ourselves from getting infected? Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish speaks with Dr. Loh Jiashen, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Farrer Park Hospital, to find out

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20:15

In the Spotlight: The making of Singapore's first...

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2022/10/13

The metaverse is opening up a host of possibilities for users around the globe that stretch far beyond just gaming. Having come a long way from the early days of so-called virtual weddings, where most only appear in video games like The Sims or Maplestory, it is just a matter of time before we see a wedding in the metaverse! And Singapore hosted its first such wedding on September 17 - when the CEO of music-focused media company Bandwagon Clarence Chan got hitched to his bride, public relations

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10:55

How can businesses protect their most vital assets...

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2022/10/13

With more than half of surveyed organisations in the Asia Pacific scaling up their use of digital technologies, adaptability in cloud adoption is inescapable and essential.So how do companies cope with securing the immense flood amount of data? And how can businesses protect their most vital assets while keeping up this rat race of cloud transition?Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish speaks with Rafi Katanasho, APAC Chief Technology Officer, Dynatrace to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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14:17

Market View: VC investment opportunities in ...

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2022/10/13

According to GlobalData’s deals database, financing deals worth some US$492.3 million were announced in Asia Pacific in August this year. This was a drop of nearly 40% over the previous month and close to a 45% ((44.6% drop)) when compared on a yearly basis. But yet some VC investors seem to be actively funding projects and startups in the meantime. So how do they view the industry, and what are they eyeing for in the longer term? On Market View, Prime Time's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke

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16:01

In the Spotlight: How can modern data protection stop...

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2022/10/12

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As ransomware continues to be a growing cybersecurity threat to businesses, In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Jacqueline Jayne, Security Awareness Advocate, KnowBe4 on how businesses can take preventive measures to mitigate the risks and also be prepared to deal with a ransomware incident, before it happens. Produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:45

Opportunities jobseekers should look out for in...

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2022/10/12

According to the latest data from jobs portal Indeed, there’s a growing demand for workers in hospitality and tourism. Other sectors that have seen a rise in hiring also include insurance, veterinary and real estate.With loosening pandemic restrictions and reopening of borders, what other opportunities can jobseekers look out for? And how challenging will it be for recruitment across industries and occupations?Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Callam Pickering, APAC Economist for Indeed to

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3:58

ST: The Big Story, 12 Oct - Public transport fares...

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong ·

2022/10/12

From Dec 26, bus and train fares will rise by 2.9 percent, meaning an increase of 4 to 5 cents for adults, depending on the distance travelled. Meanwhile, fares for concession groups such as students and elderly will go up as well by a smaller amount of 1 cent.In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Cheow Sue-Ann speaks with Transport Correspondent Kok Yufeng for more on these recent developments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:36

Malaysia GE15: No polls for Selangor; Why is Mahathir...

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2022/10/12

Malaysia's richest state, Selangor, confirmed that it will not dissolve its state assembly and hold polls this year, a move that points to prolonged political intrigue lasting at least till the middle of next year. Will the other states follow suit? Plus why is Dr. Mahathir Mohamad still contesting at the age of 97? And are the young cohort of first-time voters going to game changers for Malaysia's 15th General Election? Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish finds out more from Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau

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14:17

Market View: US September CPI data and the Fed’s next...

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2022/10/12

The US markets are on our agenda with the US CPI data for September set to be released on Thursday. Based on earlier forecasts by Bloomberg, the headline consumer price index is expected to moderate slightly from 8.3 per cent on-year in August to 8.1 per cent on-year in September. Meanwhile, the more closely watched core inflation is set to rise from 6.3 per cent to 6.5 per cent on-year for September. So would the decline in headline inflation alone offer any form of reassurance for the Fed to ease

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11:37

In the Spotlight: Will InsurTech replace face-to-face...

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2022/10/11

Businesses are all pushing towards digitalisation, the insurance industry is no different. Are Singaporeans keen to purchase the more complex or complicated insurance policies via an app-model? And what should consumers look out for when buying insurance online? In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Stephan Kaiser, Chief Executive Officer of KoverNow, for more insights. Produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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15:01

Market View : Ant Group on its AliPay+ Business and...

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2022/10/11

Launched in 2020, Alibaba affiliate Alipay+ provides services and technology tools to global merchants and e-wallets to enable their users to make payments in overseas markets using their local e-wallets. So far, Alipay+ is accepted by global merchants both online and in-store across over 55 countries and regions using partner e-wallets such as the namesake Alipay, Touch and Go, and Kakao Pay. And the company is actively growing its business as travel restrictions ease across Asia. For one, it

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13:27

How will Singapore's latest property cooling measures...

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2022/10/11

Prices of resale properties are still increasing and more HDB flats are crossing the one million dollar mark. Given the resilience of the property market in Singapore, how effective will the latest round of property cooling measures be? And how will Singaporeans really be impacted? Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Wong Siew Ying, Head of Research and Content, Propnex Realty to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:01

Market View: Cargill's take on the agricultural...

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2022/10/10

Investments into the agricultural scene have gained increased attention amid supply chain disruptions brought about by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. More recently, hurricane Ian hit Brazil, as well as Florida’s orange belt, sending orange juice futures in New York up by as much as 3% then. Question is - how can players in the industry mitigate such supply chain concerns and volatilities brought about by poor weather conditions and climate change? How do they view the industry right now and

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11:41

In the Spotlight: What to look out for at the 20th...

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2022/10/10

The upcoming 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party taking place on Oct 16 Sunday is expected to be the most significant political event for China in decades. In the Spotlight on Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Jonathan Frewin, Senior journalist with BBC World Service Partner Hub on what to look out for that will set the tone for China’s goals and priorities for the next five years, as well as the annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in Washington

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9:37

What's next after Malaysia dissolved its Parliament?

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2022/10/10

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has dissolved Malaysia's Parliament, announcing it in a special television address today, paving the way for snap polls nearly a year ahead of the deadline for a general election.It comes after Malaysia unveiled a smaller budget for 2023 on Friday, which is widely seen as an attempt to woo support for the ruling parties ahead of federal polls anticipated by year-end. Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Fung Siu, Principal Economist, Asia, Economist

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10:54

How career satisfaction leads to improved mental...

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2022/10/10

Today is World Mental Health Day. Prime Time's Bharati jagdish speaks with Mavis Chng, PR & Social Content Marketing Manager, JobStreet by SEEK to find out how career dissatisfaction, burnout, and unhealthy work-life balance can impact employees' overall mental wellbeing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:28

ST: The Big Story, 10 Oct - Malaysia King...

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2022/10/10

In a statement just issued by the Palace, Malaysia’s King expresses his "disappointment at current political developments", leaving him with no choice but to assent to the Parliament's dissolution. This, so that the mandate can be returned to the people to "elect a stable government". Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah made the statement shortly after Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved Malaysia's Parliament, paving the way for snap polls nearly a year ahead of the deadline for a general

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17:24

In the Spotlight: Will you allow employees to take on...

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2022/10/07

The Japanese government encourages firms to let workers take up side gigs, with the hope that the move will help foster greater diversity in the country’s work practices and encourage talent to move into growth areas. In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with one employer here who allows her employees to take on side hustles - Winnie Pua, Managing Director of local creative agency antics@play, and her staff Jasmine Tan, Account Manager, antics@play. Produced and edited by Anthea Ng

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12:21

Market View: An overview of latest factory activity...

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2022/10/07

Within Asia, we saw inflation reports out of major economies such as Indonesia, South Korea, Japan and Thailand. More notably, core consumer prices in Tokyo, a leading indicator of nationwide inflation, hit 2.8% in September from a month ago, marking the biggest gain since 2014. And speaking of inflation, analysts seem to observe an interesting correlation repeatedly occurring in the markets. Whenever reported inflation figures pose a surprise on the upside, any assets that typically protect from

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14:25

Malaysia tightens Budget 2023 despite election year:...

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2022/10/07

Malaysia has unveiled a smaller budget for 2023, prioritizing fiscal discipline over expectations of populist measures, as it warned of a slowdown in the economy from rising global risks. Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish speaks with Dr Serina Rahman, Lecturer at the Department of Southeast Asian Studies, National University of Singapore to find out what’s most crucial right now in the Malaysian economy and explore the ripple effects on this part of the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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