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Singapore stocks began trading in negative territory today, despite gains in global equities overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) dropped 0.1 per cent to 3,628.46 points after 60.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have TalkMed Group. The tertiary healthcare services provider said yesterday that discussions on a potential acquisition of a stake in TalkMed are still in the preliminary stages and there is no guarantee that a transaction will take place. Elsewhere from more on CapitaLand Ascott Trust to the Bank of Japan’s decision to keep interest rates steady this time around, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – all about CPF interest rates and the impact of the Singapore Grand Prix on hospitality plays. 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.

Looking forward to the Formula 1 night race in Singapore this weekend? When Formula 1 was preparing for the first Singapore Grand Prix 16 years ago, many were not convinced that a night race on a city track would ever work. Today, a quarter of the 24-race Formula 1 calendar takes place under lights. And many Formula 1 races have added elements Singapore included from its beginning. Some even drew direct inspiration from this event. But who's responsible for lighting up the night race in Singapore? Roberto Grilli, General Manager of DZE Asia has been lighting our city up for the races since the very first Singapore Grand Prix in 2008. But what led Roberto to make motorsport history, illuminating the world’s first-ever night race? On Culture Club, Roshan Gidwani speaks with Roberto Grilli, Global General Manager of DZE Asia to find out. Presented by: Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg) and Aaron Lam Want to get featured on our show? Drop us an email today!

On What's Trending, scientists have discovered a new type of fish called the "grumpy dwarfgoby" in the Arabian Red Sea. The name refers to the fish's unhappy appearance, with its upturned mouth. Also, a Disney-themed house in Rhyl, Denbighshire, has been sold to a Disney fan who has visited over 20 times. The house features large murals of Disney characters, including ET and Star Wars franchise characters.

A star? Is that so? Is her brother: Eric Roberts to thank? That’s what he said in the past…But he has since apologised. Should Julia forgive him? What do The Evening Runway crew think? Press play because Roshan Gidwani, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian shall spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg, hongbin@sph.com.sg.   

At the Affordable Art Fair, you could be a proud owner of an original contemporary artwork for just $15,000 and under. As the longest-running international art fair in Singapore, the Affordable Art Fair is celebrating their 15th year in Singapore this year.  Held at the F1 Pit Building this November, be prepared to browse through 80 over galleries hailing from all around the world. To find out more about this, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani spoke with Alan Koh, Fair Director of the Affordable Art Fair Singapore. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg) and Roshan Gidwani (rgidwani@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop us an email today!

Singapore stocks started the day on a muted note, after US indices and Europe’s main stock index fell overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.02 per cent to 3,593.18 points after 17.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Oiltek International. The renewable energy solutions provider said today that it secured new contracts worth approximately RM19.5 million (S$5.9 million) from Africa, Central America and Malaysia.  Elsewhere, it’s all about the US Federal Reserve from its outsized, 50-basis point interest rate cut to its dot plot of future rates which is set to bring the range to 2.75 to 3 per cent in 2026.  Also on deck – SK Hynix shares tumbling on a double downgrade at Morgan Stanley. Nintendo sueing Pocketpair and all about Boeing! On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.

We want to impress our colleagues and our bosses.  It's an innate drive. We are self-conscious. But how do we sound smarter?  How do we prove ourselves? Is there a definite way? What are the ingredients to doing so?  On That's How! Roshan Gidwani uncovers some ways in which we can sound smarter at work.  Source: https://www.truity.com/blog/how-sound-smarter-your-next-work-meeting

George Chien, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of KC Global Media, previously served as Executive Vice President of Sony Pictures Television Media Networks. In January 2020, KC Global Media made a significant move by acquiring Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Southeast Asia and Korea Media Networks assets, expanding its reach to over 25 territories. Chien’s departure from Sony was a result of the company’s internal restructuring, but this shift became an opportunity -- he went on to establish KC Global Media and, in a strategic turn of events, successfully acquired key assets from his former employer. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to George Chien, Co-Founder, President & CEO, KC Global Media Entertainment, to dive into his playbook on turning a corporate curveball into a winning strategy. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Aaron Lam Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

On What's Trending, Louis Vuitton has released a bag charm inspired by croissants, part of its Fall-Winter 2024 collection. The croissant key chains are priced at $1,390 (S$1,240) before tax and double as a miniature pouch for storing AirPods, lip balm, or spare change. Also, a spectacled bear cub was born in a Peruvian farming community's rescue centre, which has protected these animals for over two decades. The spectacled bear is a vulnerable species, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species.

There’s a new art exhibition called Spirit of Life, happening from the 19th of September to the 13th of October which features two amazing artists: Kate Florence and Sylvie Kettle who are pushing boundaries in such a unique way. Kate’s known for her dreamy, ethereal pieces, and Sylvie’s work has that grounded, earthy vibe yet they complement each other beautifully. And Cassi Young is the brilliant curator who helped bring this exhibition to life and woven these two artistic voices together into a single exhibition. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak with Cassi Young, Global Fine Art Director of Art Works as well as the two artists: Kate Florence & Sylvie Kettle about the Spirit of Life which is a powerful blend of the physical and the spiritual, bringing together the artists' very distinct styles.  Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Roshan Gidwani (rgidwani@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop us an email today!