Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Have you ever thought about what your life will look like once you stop working? While many spend years preparing financially for retirement, far less attention is given to what comes after the last day at work, from finding a new sense of purpose to maintaining social connections and adjusting to a very different routine. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Andrew Buay, CEO and Founder of Human Meridian Advisory, about redefining life after work, finding purpose beyond a career, and why we may need to rethink what it means to retire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing scrutiny following allegations that a woman linked to him is suspected of spying for China. US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the FBI is investigating the matter, while Nvidia's board has launched an independent probe. US lawmakers are also seeking answers from the chipmaker over its security protocols and Huang's interactions with the woman. The controversy has also drawn attention to Singapore-based Megaspeed International, raising further questions about its alleged involvement. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong and Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst, Capital.com, look at how damaging this controversy could be for Nvidia, whether it could shake investor confidence, and what it might mean for the company's business in China amid rising US-China tensions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you use an app to check whether your hotel has bed bugs? A new app in China allows travellers to flag hotels where they claim to have encountered the pests. While it aims to help people avoid unpleasant stays, it's also raising questions about how reliable these reports are and whether hotels could unfairly suffer from unverified accusations. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada discuss how much we rely on travel apps, whether they would trust a bed bug tracking map and where to draw the line between protecting consumers and a hotel's reputation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US midterm elections have sent shockwaves through global markets, with the Democrats' sweeping victory fuelling fears of tighter scrutiny over AI investments. The so-called 'blue tsunami' has contributed to a US$2.5 trillion wipeout in Nasdaq 100 market value. The sell-off has spread across Asia, hitting major semiconductor players and Singapore-listed AEM Holdings and UMS Integration. Is this a temporary correction, or are investors losing faith in the AI boom? And what does it mean for Singapore's semiconductor industry? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Charu Chanana, Chief Investment Strategist at Saxo Markets, to find out more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever bought something simply because you saw your favourite K-pop idol wearing or using it? From fashion and beauty products to limited-edition merchandise, K-pop idols are increasingly influencing what fans buy and how much they're willing to spend. For Gen Z fans, these purchases can go beyond the product itself, carrying sentimental value or even becoming a way to feel connected to their favourite idols. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with model and content creator Belicia Gwee about how K-pop idols influence her shopping habits, why Gen Z fans are drawn to the things their idols use, and whether these purchases are really worth the money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.