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What happens when you grow up disconnected from a part of your own heritage? One listener, from a mixed Chinese-Malay family, was raised closer to his mum’s side after a falling-out left him estranged from his Chinese relatives. But now, he wants to reconnect with his Chinese roots, learn the language and traditions, and meet relatives he’s been estranged from. The problem? His dad doesn’t want him reopening old wounds. So, should he respect his dad’s wishes — or follow his own path to discover where he comes from? On Your Agenda, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Content Creator Samuel Foo as they both discuss and unpack this story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young Singaporeans today use English for almost everything — from school and work to social media and everyday conversations. But as English becomes increasingly dominant, are we slowly losing touch with our mother tongues? On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Samuel Foo, Content Creator to find out why our mother tongue still matters, and whether being fluent is really necessary to stay connected to our roots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s nightlife could be getting a permanent boost, with businesses at Boat Quay and Clarke Quay now allowed to extend liquor trading hours until 4am on Thursdays and Fridays. The move follows a year-long pilot launched in August 2025 to revitalise the precincts and attract more businesses and visitors. So what did the pilot reveal about Singapore’s appetite for late-night entertainment? And can extending liquor trading hours actually give the city’s nightlife the boost it needs? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Kevin Cheong, Lecturer in Business at the University of Newcastle Australia, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Livestream shopping has gone from a niche online trend to a major way of selling everything from beauty products and fashion to crystals and collectibles. But as influencers and content creators increasingly turn their audiences into customers, are some livestreamers getting a little too comfortable with the people buying from them? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into a recent livestream controversy in Singapore which have sparked debate over angry outbursts, vulgarities and sellers publicly calling out customers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haze is creeping back into the region, with parts of Malaysia already recording unhealthy air quality readings as dry conditions persist. With the risk of transboundary haze rising, what could this mean for Singapore in the weeks ahead? And how serious could the situation become if the dry weather continues? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Steve Yim, Director of the Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Health at Nanyang Technological University, about what is driving the deteriorating air quality, how haze could travel across the region, and what Singapore should be watching for next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From grandparents to Gen Z, every generation may have its own habits, priorities and way of seeing the world, but there’s one thing that seems to cut across all of them: the need to play. Whether it’s grandparents spending time with their grandchildren, parents revisiting games from their childhood, or younger generations stepping away from their screens, play continues to create moments of connection across age groups. So why does play have such a powerful ability to bring generations together? And in an increasingly digital world, could making time to play actually be more important than ever? On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Jasmin O’Hara, Head of Operations at Timezone Singapore, about why play remains a universal language.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being part of a fandom can be fun — you find people who share your interests, build friendships and celebrate the things you love. But when does passion cross the line into toxic behaviour? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar look at why online fandoms can become hostile, and whether being fiercely loyal to your favourite celebrity or community can sometimes go too far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you unwrap your favourite chocolate bar from one of your favourite brands, do you know who actually makes the chocolate?  You’d be surprised to find out that it may not be the company whose name appears on the wrapper.  In fact, some of the world’s biggest confectionery brands like Nestle, Mondelez and Hershey rely on specialist manufacturers, or so-called white label producers, who’re often working quietly behind the scenes.  Our guest for today is one of the largest – Barry Callebaut. The company’s roots can be traced back to over a century ago in 1911, when Octaaf Callebaut, the grandson of a brewer in the small Belgian town of Wiez secretly worked on his first chocolate recipe.  His secrets of chocolate making would go on to be passed from one generation to another, who learned the craft from their predecessors who still make chocolate with all of their senses. Fast forward to today, Barry Callebaut is a world leading provider of high quality chocolate experiences across the full spectrum of chocolate, cocoa, cacao coatings and non-cocoa alternatives, and is involved from the sourcing and processing of cocoa beans to the crafting of premium chocolates, fillings and decorations.  With over 60 production facilities worldwide, Barry Callebaut serves the entire food industry from large-scale food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs and restaurants.  Barry Callebaut is a company that we want to zoom in on given how it is a gauge of global chocolate demand following a period of record cocoa prices. That’s particularly so with concerns surrounding a strong El Nino weather pattern in the coming months.  To this end, the firm had in July 2026 reported that third quarter sales volumes rose for the first time in two years, and also forecast a smaller full-year volume decline than earlier expected.  So what’s bolstering demand and how does the firm intend to mitigate headwinds from seasonal weather patterns? What are the longer term consumption trends that will support Barry Callebaut’s business looking ahead? Speaking of the longer term, the firm also opened its Callebaut Global Innovation Center in Singapore to accelerate innovation and transformation across the chocolate and cocoa industry.  But what is the strategic role played by its operations in Singapore and how important will the new innovation center be in positioning the firm for future growth? On Under the Radar, finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Vamsi Mohan Thati, President of AMEA (Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa) at Barry Callebaut Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lions are wounded, but not out just yet. Thailand head into the second leg with a 2-goal advantage, leaving Singapore with a mountain to climb if they are to reach their first AFF Championship final since 2012. But with their fans refusing to give up, Gavin Lee says neither will his team. So, will the Lions turn a difficult night into an unforgettable comeback? READ MORE:https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lions-face-uphill-battle-after-3-1-loss-to-thailand-in-asean-cship-semi-final-1st-leg?ref=top-stories Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a career you've spent decades building suddenly comes to an end? Edgar Tang was retrenched at 50 after four and a half years at a multinational entertainment company. Instead of simply trying to return to his old career, he began documenting what it takes to rebuild his career, confidence and identity after 50. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with content creator Edgar Tang (@edgarafter50) as he shares why retrenchment can hit differently later in life, whether decades of experience can actually work against older jobseekers, and what it takes to reinvent yourself when you're caught between being “too old to hire” and “too young to retire”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.