Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Lai Yee is the CEO of Temus, bringing over 25 years of experience to the rapidly growing digital transformation firm backed by Temasek. Despite her social sciences background and lack of initial tech experience, Lai Yee climbed the ranks at Deloitte and IBM, building a remarkable career in tech and business consulting. After experiencing burnout, she took a two-year career break to focus on her health and family. This reset allowed her to return with renewed energy, eventually leading her to the CEO role at Temus. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Ng Lai Yee, Chief Executive Officer, Temus, to share more about how she overcame her burnout. 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!

In Singapore's multicultural landscape, the decline in mother tongue usage is a growing concern, as noted by Education Minister Chan Chun Sing. Here comes Qrious Culture, supported by the Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism, who addressed this by revitalizing bilingualism among the youth. The latest season features bilingual documentaries by storytellers like Priyanka Tamilarasan, who honors Bharatnatyam dancer Ambiga Krishnasamy, and Yusri "Shaggy" Sapari, who captures the voices of Singapore’s heavy vehicle drivers; these films highlight the importance of preserving cultural and linguistic heritage. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Priyanka, Content Creator & Creative Head of Sit Still, Look PRI- TEA, and Yusri "Shaggy" Sapari, Documentary Filmmaker, Paradise Pictures, to find out more. 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!

A Malaysian teenage math whiz has set a record for solving a 50-digit multiplication. Ms Yap Wen Min, 19, entered the Malaysia Book of Records for being the Fastest to Solve 50 Digits Multiplication in 24.61 seconds. Also, Donald Trump is back to shilling digital trading cards, but this time the Republican presidential nominee is attempting to sweeten the deal for some prospective buyers by throwing in a literal piece of the suit he was wearing when he debated President Joe Biden in June.

The creator behind TikTok’s “demure” catchphrase is now at the center of a trademark battle.  According to TMZ, a man in Washington state named Jefferson Bates filed to trademark “Very Demure .. Very Mindful ...” in an apparent attempt to cash in on Lebron’s success. Who will win this legal battle? Hongbin Jeong spills the tea. Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg.   

When it comes to local sports - more often than not swimming, athletics and even football dominates the headlines. But amongst the 'less heralded' sports making greats strides in Singapore is floorball. And part of their outreach is the upcoming "Floorball Fever Fiesta" - happening on 31 August & 1 September at Velocity - which aims to bring the sport closer to the community. Tune in as Ben Ow, President of Singapore Floorball Association & Gerald Tan, Singapore's U19 Captain and Men’s Opens player tell us more! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore shares rose this morning, after US indices were mixed and Europe’s main stock index closed higher overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.4 per cent at 3,418.01 points after 55 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Singapore Airlines. The flag carrier today announced it received approval from India’s government for foreign direct investment into the entity resulting from the merger Vistara and Air India.  Elsewhere, from more on the US Dow Jones Industrial Average logging a record high, to expectations on the latest US PCE Price Index numbers, more international headlines remain in focus. 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.

In this episode, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani show you how you can make the most of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs). Explore how CGMs can revolutionize your diabetes management. They break down the essentials: what a CGM does, how it tracks your glucose levels in real-time, and how this continuous stream of data can give you a clearer picture of your health. Hongbin and Roshan even learn more from endocrinologist Dr. Kevin Tan and Carmen, a mother of a 3 year old boy, Mason, who was diagnosed with T1 diabetes at 19 months.  Source: www.ace-hta.gov.sg/docs/default-source/ace-cues/pes-continuous-glucose-monitoring-systems-for-t1dm-d9c7a1be-25db-443f-8ede-338f2a8c9b56.pdf?sfvrsn=30ec0926_1 www.my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7104-diabetes

Megan Lee, a 22-year-old business student at Singapore Management University, is working to revive her mother's struggling lighting shop, Light + Form Concepts, through a TikTok campaign.  The shop has faced challenges since the 2020 circuit breaker period, but Megan's 56-second TikTok clip outlining her revival plans has sparked hope.  She promised a forthcoming business pitch and invited viewers to follow their journey on TikTok, and her mother, surprised by the video's popularity, eagerly asked when the next one would be filmed. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong speaks to Samantha Ong Poh Kuan, Co-Founder, Light and Form, and Lee Ying Ti Megan, Student, Singapore Management University, to find out more about Megan's efforts to save the family business and the role social media in its revival. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong  Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg), Nadiah Koh, and Aaron Lam Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Singapore’s pizza scene has significantly evolved since the introduction of the first outlet from a major international pizza chain. You can find a variety of options here, from traditional Italian pizzerias to trendy restaurants offering fusion creations. But what makes the perfect pizza? On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong finds out from the three-time champion of the Best Italian Pizza World Championship. Vincenzo Lavecchia, better known as Chef Enzo, is the Head Pizzaiolo Chef at Allora Ristorante & Bar at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport. Allora Ristorante and Baris an authentic Italian restaurant, bar, and alfresco dining spot that promises a warm and approachable atmosphere, comforting food and beverages that will take you on a journey through Italy. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong  Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh and Aaron Lam Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show? Contact nadkoh@sph.com.sg

For the first time in its 70-year history, Miss Universe Singapore has flung open its doors to Singapore citizens who are married, divorced and have children. There is also no upper-age limit. And the local beauty pageant has just revealed its top 15 finalists. Also, a "right to disconnect" rule has come into effect in Australia, offering relief to people who feel forced to take calls or read messages from employers after they finish their day’s work.