Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Singapore shares started trading in positive territory today, mirroring overnight gains in the global markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.1 per cent higher at 3,359.88 points after 46 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel, after the asset manager today inked a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Development Bank and Enterprise Singapore to explore US$800 million worth of energy transition and environmental sustainability opportunities in the Asia-Pacific.  Elsewhere, from what to watch at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium held later this week, to the implications of possible US tax changes to global firms, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.

You spend every spare moment sifting through various job descriptions. You've written so many cover letters and courteous follow-up emails that just thinking about writing another one makes you feel queasy. Even though you've managed to secure interviews, you still haven’t been able to land a job. How to stay positive amidst all of this? On this episode, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani dive into how you can keep your head up and stay positive no matter how long the job hunt gets. Hugen Liu, the Director of EL Connect, a dynamic platform facilitating connections between job seekers and companies seeking manpower, chimes in during this episode also.  Source: www.truity.com/blog/how-stay-positive-during-never-ending-job-search-experts-weigh

JOOF Holistic Pet is a Singapore-based company that offers alternative, non-medicated solutions for pet health and well-being. The company offers innovative products and services, including DIY diagnostic tools, natural supplements, and skin remedies to support pet wellness. JOOF also provides a comprehensive online repository of resources on holistic pet care, making it easier for pet owners to access knowledge and tools.  On Culture Club, Roshan Gidwani speaks to Jackie See, Co-Founder, JOOF Holistic Pet Pte. Ltd., and Judyvein Cheng, Nutritionist & Founder, JOOF Holistic Pet Pte. Ltd., to share more about their holistic and preventive approach to pet health. Presented by: 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!

Oprah Winfrey is remembering her peer and friend, longtime TV host Phil Donahue, who died Aug. 18. In an Instagram post, Winfrey shared a black-and-white image of the two, along with a sweet caption about his impact on her and the talk show world. In other news, the UK government has promised to introduce a "right to switch off" so people's homes do not become "24/7 offices". Can this help to boost productivity?

Yes! They are! It may sound like a dream, but these gamers are raking in the big bucks! Who are they? Roshan Gidwani spills the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg.   

Plenty of activity in the sports pages this past weekend, headlined by the international retirement of Singapore goal keeper Hassan Sunny. We hear from the man dubbed Superman as Sports Minutes checks in with Hassan on his decision to call time on his National Team career. And we'll dissect his legacy and the road ahead for the Lions, the Sultan of Selangor Cup & the resumption of the English Premier League - all in the good company of Deepanraj Ganesan. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Ever wondered what it takes to truly master a new language? On this episode of That's How!, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani tackle the question: “How do you successfully learn a new language?  Source: www.fluentu.com/blog/learn/fastest-way-to-learn-a-new-language/

Following the comeback last week, the S&P 500 is now starting the week just 2% away from its mid-July record high. Are all the ducks in a row for markets to go higher or was that violent selloff from 2 weeks ago just a canary in the coal mine?  Sean Cheong speaks with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor, to unpack market sentiment heading into the important Jackson Hole meeting and Nvidia's earnings release that is coming up next week, which would be the first earnings post stock split. They also discuss the upside momentum for Asian Currencies.

Thanks to an emerging trend on social media, particularly TikTok, creators are changing the tempo of popular songs by 25-30%, to accompany short viral videos of dances or other themes. Are we forgetting the originals? Also, in a new documentary series 'Made In Korea: The K-Pop Experience', five British hopefuls are put through 100 days of K-Pop training in South Korea. Blaise, Dexter, James, Olly and Reese form the newly created boy band Dear Alice. But will it transform them into megastars like ‘BTS’ and ‘Black Pink’? 

Why didn’t Katy get the license and permission to shoot her new music video? More importantly…Is the song good? Is it a bop? Roshan Gidwani and Hongbin Jeong spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg.