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Influencer Sonja Dennig thought the hotel room she booked for her holiday came with a stunning beach view. But, she was in for a nasty surprise when she got to her accommodation. Also, A TikToker claims that he is “99% sure” he went on a date with Republican vice presidential hopeful Sen. JD Vance. Not only that, but he remembers him as giving off “serial killer vibes.” 

Zac Efron, famous Hollywood star, breaks his silence after he was found lying in a pool and had to be pulled out of the water. What went down?  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.   

1 place and 1 point, that is all that separates the top two in the Singapore Premier League - with Tampines Rovers and the Lion City Sailors going toe to toe in their quest to be crowned champions. With Geylang suffering their FIRST loss of the season, is a two-horse race emerging? And which way will the pendulum swing? Deepanraj Ganesan is on the Sports Minutes hot seat to cast his expert gaze! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Nigel Teo is a passionate community advocate and the founder of GoodHood, a platform dedicated to fostering neighbourliness and community support.  Beginning in 2020 with a simple website sharing positive stories and messages of gratitude for frontline healthcare workers, Nigel’s initiative has grown significantly.  His efforts have led to the distribution of thousands of donated surgical masks and hand sanitizers, and his platform has facilitated over $3 million worth of items for marginalised families.  On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Nigel Teo, Founder, GoodHood, to find out how his drive to keep the kampung spirit alive. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Nadiah Koh Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Fukusa: Japanese Gift Covers from the Chris Hall Collection celebrates a major gift of Japanese art from the renowned collector Chris Hall.  With over 80 fukusa on display, the exhibition at the Asian Civilisations Museum explores trade and exchange between Japan, China, and beyond, and the art of gifting across cultures.  The exhibition also features interactive touchpoints, including a digital interactive where visitors can customise their own fukusa and an exploration zone for tactile experiences. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Louise Lui, Assistant Curator, Chinese Art, Asian Civilisations Museum, to share more details about the exhibition. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Nadiah Koh Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Singapore equities began trading in negative territory today, after Wall Street stocks tumbled last Friday following the release of poor jobs data in the US.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) edged down 2.5 per cent to 3,295.88 points after about 56 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have NetLink NBN Trust, after the fibre-optic owner posted a 9.1 per cent year-on-year decline in its profit after tax to S$25.7 million for the first quarter ended June.  Elsewhere, from more on the US nonfarm payrolls numbers and bond traders piling on bets that the Federal Reserve would launch into rescue mode – more international headlines are in focus. Also on deck – more on Singapore’s retail sales numbers, as well as a lookahead to earnings from big names such as Novo Nordisk, DBS and SGX. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

On That's How, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani dive headfirst into the world of SaaS (Software as a Service) and revealing the ultimate playbook for building a successful SaaS company from the ground up. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur with a revolutionary idea or a seasoned pro looking to level up, discover insider tips on avoiding the common pitfalls, navigating the murky waters of funding, and how to leverage data to drive growth. Source: www.saasacademy.com/blog/how-to-start-a-saas-company

Olympic sharpshooting has caught the internet’s attention this week, from Yusuf Dikec, the Turkish shooter-turned-normcore-king who showed up to the games in a plain tee and his regular glasses to South Korea’s Kim Yeji, the record-breaking ‘main character’ who recently took home a silver medal in the 10-metre air pistol event. Elsewhere, Germany's doctors can now prescribe four-week spa breaks by the sea or in the mountain to frazzled parents. Germany has a long history of what is called “Kur,” literally translated as cure, which often consists of lengthy breaks aimed at curing various ailments.

Was Elon Musk right for not paying former CNN presenter Don Lemon for his work? Don Lemon had a new show with X, formerly known as Twitter and he interviewed Musk. The show was cancelled and Don wants his dues… 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.   

10 matches into the Singapore Premier League season, the contenders are emerging from the pretenders in the quest to be crowned champions. And leading the chasing pack is a Tampines Rovers team that remain unbeaten, and are seemingly growing from strength to strength. So could the stags finally end an 11-year wait for the league title? Syazwan Buhari, goalkeeper and club captain, is certainly bullish - as he spoke to Sports Minutes about the club's ambitions as well as his own!  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg