Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Lou Pearlman, the manager behind The Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, didn’t do the bands justice financially! How so?  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.   

Ever found yourself in the trenches with someone who feels like your total opposite? You're not alone! In this episode of "That's How!", Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani dive headfirst into the art of working with people who couldn’t be more different from you if they tried. Source: www.truity.com/blog/how-work-your-polar-opposite

If you’ve been to the newly revamped Changi Airport Terminal 2, you’ve would’ve noticed this landmark feature located at the heart of the departure hall.  Does an immersive digital waterfall ring a bell? Called The Wonderfall, the 14-metre tall digital waterfall is a piece of digital art and is said to be the result of a highly creative and technical challenge.  The LED wall, for one thing, is made up of close to 900 flat and flexi-curve tiles, which blends seamlessly with the vertical green wall and the facade of the airport terminal. Along with piano music and sounds of the waterfall rush, the Wonderfall was quite the spectacle.  But ever wondered who are the ones behind such digital entertainment experiences combining video, lighting, sounds and special effects? Well, that’s exactly who we’re going to talk to for today. Founded in 2001, our guest Moment Factory is a multimedia entertainment studio that specialises in the conception and production of immersive environments for its customers in public spaces. The Montreal-headquartered firm has a geographical presence in major cities such as Paris, Tokyo, New York and Singapore. It serves some of the world’s largest companies such as Microsoft, Billie Eilish, Changi Airport, the NFL, Madonna, the City of Barcelona, Sony and cruise operator Royal Caribbean, and is behind some of the most notable installations like Las Vegas Sphere.  But how would the firm define its value proposition given such a diverse customer base? Meanwhile, Grand View Research estimates the global immersive entertainment market to grow at a CAGR of 24.6% from 2024 to 2030 to reach US$426.77 billion by 2030. But where does digital immersive experience fit within the market, and what will be the key drivers of growth for Moment Factory? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Danny Tan, Singapore-based Managing Producer, Moment Factory.

Singapore shares slumped at the opening bell today after global equities ended mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.1 per cent to 3,386.25 points after 25.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Prudential. Its new business profit – a measure of profitability for insurance businesses – fell 1 per cent to US$1.47 billion on an actual exchange rate basis for the first half ended June.  Elsewhere, from whether Nvidia is bearing the brunt of being too good, to Berkshire Hathaway hitting US$1 trillion in market value briefly yesterday – more corporate and international headlines are in focus.  On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.

Salted egg can be considered one of Singapore’s favourite snack flavours. And you can't talk about salted eggs without involving the IRVINS’ brand. We all know and love IRVINS’ salted potato chips, fish skin, and salmon skin snack boxes. Now, Singaporean rapper and songwriter, Yung Raja has once again outdone himself, teaming up with the popular home-grown snack brand to launch the Salted Egg Papadom, a true flavour bomb.  On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak with Irvin Gunawan, Founder, IRVINS and rapper, Yung Raja to find out more. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani 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

Elaine Kim, CEO and co-founder of Trehaus, is a visionary in early childhood education.  She has shaped Trehaus into a mission-driven organisation that redefines education for all children, not just the elite.  Starting with a cutting-edge preschool in Singapore, where her son thrived, Trehaus blends top global pedagogies to nurture future leaders with strong values. She is committed to educational equity, using Trehaus’ success to bridge gaps in early education, and to nurture future leaders with strong values. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak with Elaine Kim to share more about her journey, vision, and how Trehaus is transforming early childhood education. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani 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!

Beyoncé may carry hot sauce in her bag, but a reality television star’s recent post on social media begs the question: Is it okay to bring your own food into a restaurant? Also, the UK's vinyl habit is estimated to produce the same amount of emissions as 400 people each year. But Billie Eilish is hoping to change the record with her new album Hit Me Hard and Soft.

To be or not to be, tis the question. To buy or not to buy, tis the dilemma… Friends memoribilia will be up for auction, so which pieces interest us most?  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.   

The European transfer window closes this week, and the countdown is on for clubs to get their business done. With concerns surrounding PSR enforcements at an all-time high, and the influx of Saudi money flat-lining - what have you made of how clubs have conducted their dealings this summer? And with the deadline looming, who needs to get what done? James Walton, Deloitte's Sports Business Group Leader of Asia Pacific, weighs in. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore shares started trading in negative territory today despite overnight gains in global markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.1 per cent lower at 3,396.82 points after 25.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Wing Tai, after the property developer widened its net loss for the second half ended June to S$99.2 million, from S$50 million in the year-earlier period.  Elsewhere from a last look at chip giant Nvidia before its earnings release later in the trading day, to how the NASDAQ is seeking the green light from regulators to launch and trade options on a Bitcoin index, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeremy Tan, CEO, Tiger Fund Management.