The Agenda: What happens when parenting doesn't end at 18 for Gen X parents?

The Agenda: What happens when parenting doesn't end at 18 for Gen X parents?

For many Gen X parents, this is a stage of life where children have grown up, left home, and are building lives of their own. But the reality is different for a mother to an adult son with autism. While many of her peers are embracing empty nests and planning for retirement, her role as a parent continues every day. So how has her journey reshaped her views on parenthood, independence and the future? And what can we do to better support Gen X parents in her position? On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sharon Lee, mother to her 29 year old son with autism, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Big Story: PM Wong's Cabinet reshuffle - Are younger politicians ready for the spotlight?

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has unveiled his latest Cabinet reshuffle, describing it as the next step in Singapore's leadership renewal. The changes come after two unexpected resignations prompted an earlier-than-anticipated shake-up, with several younger office-holders and first-term MPs stepping into expanded roles, while experienced ministers take on new responsibilities. What do these appointments reveal about the pace of Singapore's leadership transition? Is the next generation of leaders being accelerated into key positions sooner than expected? And beyond the headline changes, what are the biggest shifts Singaporeans should be paying attention to? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong unpacks the political significance of the reshuffle with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Sports Minutes: Zharfan Rohaizad on his Sailors stint, Stags move and the elusive Lions call-up

Football can humble you as quickly as it can lift you. Zharfan Rohaizad has experienced both. Now at Tampines Rovers, the goalkeeper reflects on career-defining choices, battling injuries, becoming a first-time father and the hunger to finally earn his place back with the National Team. Is this the chapter where everything clicks? Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg [raushan@sph.com.sg] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

What's Trending: South Korea's craziest dating show has contestants falling for AI?!

Could your next soulmate be... AI? South Korea is launching the world's first dating reality show where contestants form relationships with AI-generated partners instead of real people. Is this the future of love, or does it say more about how dating has changed today? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar unpack the trend, debate whether humans can really fall for artificial intelligence, and ask the question: if an AI understood you better than anyone else, could you ever fall in love with it? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Big Story: Own Grab, Sea and even SpaceX? Now you can on the SGX

Singapore investors can now access some of the world's biggest companies without leaving the local market. The Singapore Exchange has launched its first US-listed Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs), giving investors exposure to Grab, Sea Limited and SpaceX in Singapore dollars, during local trading hours, and with lower investment amounts. But what does this mean for everyday investors? Could this help make the SGX more attractive as more Singaporeans seek global investment opportunities? And which high-profile US-listed companies could be added next? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with veteran financial journalist and former SPH Media Group editor Ven Sreenivasan, to find out more.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.