Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Singapore shares began trading in positive territory today, tracking overnight gains in global markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) advanced 0.6 per cent to 3,553.59 points after 55.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market.   In terms of companies to watch, we have Dyna-Mac. That’s after South Korean company Hanwha has launched a voluntary conditional cash offer through a special-purpose company to take management control of Dyna-Mac at S$0.60 a share.  Elsewhere, from a deep dive into comments by a hawkish Bank of Japan policy maker to Chinese carmakers setting up factories overseas to avoid tariffs on Chinese exports, more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck – one last look at expectations before the European Central Bank’s latest interest rate decision, and how Adobe is set to unveil a new generative artificial intelligence powered video creation and editing tool in a limited release this year. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.

Singapore's Fortuna is set to revolutionize the Italian dining experience in Tanjong Pagar, bringing the rich culinary traditions of Sicily and Naples to the city's heart. As Singapore's first Sicilian-Neapolitan restaurant, Fortuna offers an authentic taste of southern Italy, crafted by renowned chefs and culinary experts. The menu features a variety of pizzas, each prepared with meticulous fermentation to achieve the perfect texture and flavour, while its pasta is made in-house using premium ingredients like Naples flour, Sicilian olive oil, and local free-range eggs. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Omar Tutino, Chef & Co-founder, Fortuna Singapore, to explore what makes this new dining destination a true taste of Italy. 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!

On What's Trending, the University of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest is making waves with its unique teaching method. First-year veterinary students learn animal anatomy by studying live horses brought into the classroom, with chalk lines marking their bones, muscles, and organs. The calm horses, provided by the Budapest police, are rewarded with sugar cubes for their cooperation, making it a memorable and engaging start to the students' academic journey. Also, a Malaysian couple has surprised their guests with a unique wedding door gift - live betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish. The couple's video, posted by X user @mhmmdhsm, shows a wedding guest registration table filled with large pink plastic bags filled with smaller, clear bags with colourful betta fish, which are territorial and aggressive.

Beyoncé feels like the fans are the visuals and so she doesn’t need to release any music videos. But how does the evening runway crew feel about this? Roshan Gidwani, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg.   

Singapore shares began the day trading in positive territory, mirroring overnight gains in Wall Street. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.4 per cent to 3,525.04 points after 24 million securities worth S$62 million changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Del Monte Pacific. The Philippine food and beverage maker sank deeper into the red in the first quarter ended July with a net loss of US$34.2 million, widening from a loss of US$13.1 million in the year-ago period.  Elsewhere, from private economists' growth forecast for Singapore’s economy this year to the impact of the US Presidential debate on US equities and Bitcoin prices, more local and international headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck – what to watch tonight when the latest US inflation numbers come in.  On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Assistant Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.

What's more important than getting all your tasks done at work? Minimising stress levels whilst doing so. So essentially, it comes down to how the work is done and who's been instructed to do it.  How is this possible? It's through delegation. But what's that really mean and how can one find out the right levels of work to delegate?  Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani discuss on That's How! Kel Jin, the Director of Shopee Singapore, gives us some insight as well.  Source: www.online.hbs.edu/blog/post/how-to-delegate-effectively

Are you looking forward to the F1 weekend this year? Beyond the chequered flag, Singapore’s nightlife scene is set to rev up with a slew of electrifying after-parties. But have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes? Meet the former corporate lawyer planning Singapore Grand Prix's buzziest after-parties. Jeannette Tan gave up a successful, stable career in corporate law, working across the UK, Malaysia and Singapore, to specialize in high-end event planning. On R.I.C.H, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks with Jeannette Tan, Group Managing Director of Amber Lounge and Founder of Singapore-based luxe lifestyle events management company, Imaginoire to find out more. 

JD Sip’s signature creation, Ube Cream Liqueur, has garnered multiple international accolades, including the prestigious World's Best Cream Liqueur Award in 2022. Made from ube, a vibrant purple yam native to the Philippines, the liqueur boasts a unique flavour profile akin to taro or yam, flavours beloved by many across Asia, including Singapore. On Culture Club, hosts Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani chat with Justyn Ng, Co-founder & Director of JD Sip Pte Ltd, to uncover the story behind this award-winning liqueur and explore the inspiration and passion fuelling its success. 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!

On What's Trending, Singaporean carpenter Govindharaj Muthiah has been commissioned to create two custom-made chairs for Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Singapore. He will meet with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, presiding over mass at the National Stadium, and holding an interreligious dialogue session. Also, Kamala Harris has received her biggest endorsement yet from Taylor Swift, following her debate with former President Donald Trump. She pledged to vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election, signing off with a phrase referring to Trump's running mate, JD Vance.

What's it take to represent a brand and make sales for them? What kind of accomplishments must you have and how can you meet existing brand ambassadors?  If it's that easy, couldn't we all do it? Or... must we have a unique voice and approach?  Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani discuss on That's How! Stuart Fear, Ambassador for Brown-Forman chimes in... Drink responsibly.  Source: www.thinkific.com/blog/how-to-become-brand-ambassador/ Source for the movie clip: "Zohan"