Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

It’s all about the pharmaceutical industry today as we check in on one of our earlier guests on “Under the Radar” to find out what’s next for them.  Known as MSD everywhere outside of the US and Canada, our guest aims to harness the power of leading-edge science to improve lives globally, and has been on the path of doing so for over 130 years, through the development of medicines and vaccines.  The firm’s businesses span across three big categories, namely pharmaceuticals, vaccines and animal health, generating US$60.1 billion in worldwide revenue in 2023. It set up shop in Asia Pacific over 60 years ago, and now has a footprint in 12 regional markets such as Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and more.  Back home, MSD set up its APAC headquarters as well as a Technology Centre here in Singapore. It also recently celebrated its 30 years in the country.  Back home, MSD set up its APAC headquarters as well as a Technology Centre here in Singapore. It also recently celebrated its 30 years in the country.  But why are we speaking to MSD you might ask? Well, MSD’s venture unit is reportedly said to be planning to spend US$38 million across Europe and Asia in the three years from June 2024 to double down on its presence in the two key markets.  But what kind of target firms is the firm looking for? What technologies does MSD want to build along with entrepreneurs in the two identified regions? How will MSD’s Singapore’s technology centre support this? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Abdullahi Sheriff, Managing Director, MSD Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei and Julie Olszewski, Executive Director and Communications and Change Management Lead, Chief Technology Office at MSD.

Arich Tan is a visionary entrepreneur and founder of 33Club, an exclusive private business and social club designed for influential leaders to connect, collaborate, and grow. With 33Club, located in Singapore’s financial district, Arich creates a space where entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders can forge meaningful connections and grow their wealth. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Arich Tan, Chairman, 33 Club, to discuss his journey and the vision behind this exclusive community. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

gamescom asia, Asia’s premier video games business and consumer event, returns to mark another year of Asian gaming excellence, bringing together the breadth of Southeast Asia's games industry and its fans. The event will be hosted in Singapore from 17 - 20 October 2024, with a business and public exhibition, an industry conference, and several programmes for the public.  On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak with  Daria La Valle, Project Director at Koelnmesse to find out more. 

Joshua Kiser, an American man, set the world's tallest hat record at 17 feet and 9.5 inches during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite several years of failed attempts, including an initial cardboard and velcro hat that only reached 5 feet, he ultimately succeeded in setting the new record. Also, former President Donald Trump has launched a $100,000 collection of luxury gold watches, including the "Fight Fight Fight" and "Victory Tourbillon" models. Both models bear Trump's name, but experts suggest the less expensive model may use a Seiko movement and the pricier one may have Chinese components.

Yes, you read that right! The supermodel has been disqualified as a trustee from her own charity. Why? Well, let's just say the funds weren't used properly. Press play because Roshan Gidwani, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian shall spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg, hongbin@sph.com.sg.

This time last week, Formula 1 took centre stage in Singapore….with the streets abuzz with the revving of engines, and fanfare to welcome the stars of the paddock. But beyond that, did you know the city was also the venue for the F1 Academy race - a series which champions the next generation of female talents to explore their own motorsport journeys. Currently in it's second year, is the F1 Academy on course to breaking barriers in the sport? 19-year old british racer Jessica Edgar speaks to Sports Minutes to tell us more. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Have you always known you were a born leader? Do you have a business idea but you're second guessing yourself? Maybe entrepreneurship is for you.  On That's How! Roshan Gidwani uncovers some key points that can help you figure out if being an entrepreneur is really for you or someone else you know.  Source: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-write-a-proposal-letter

Singapore stocks began the day trading in negative territory, despite overnight gains in global markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) dropped 0.1 per cent to 3,580.11 points after 30.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust. The trust will issue 377.3 million new units to raise gross proceeds of about S$757.2 million from its preferential opening that closed on Tuesday.  Elsewhere from how shares of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and Yangzijiang Financial traded divergently earlier today to Chinese stocks set to register its best week since 2008 – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck – one last look at expectations for the US August PCE price index due tonight. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Sunny Soh, Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets & Investor Education), SIAS.

The annual Cream Cheese Festival in New York hosted a Guinness World Record attempt with a 15,008-pound cheesecake, reclaiming the title from a previous record set in 2013. The cheesecake, made by Derrick Langdon and his team, weighed 15,008 pounds, almost 7,000 kilograms. On other news, new research suggests that three cups of coffee or tea a day may lower the risk of developing cardiometabolic multimorbidity, which includes coronary heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. However, the study is observational and the extent of the connection between caffeine and heart health remains unclear.

Wuthering Heights, the popular novel will be made into a feature film by Emerald Fennell! With Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi to star in the lead roles, will their age difference be an issue? What do The Evening Runway crew think? Press play because Roshan Gidwani, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian shall spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg, hongbin@sph.com.sg.