Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

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.

The Cycle of Peace 2024, Singapore's first-ever charity car park race, aims to raise awareness and funds to support Ambulance Wish Singapore's mission of transforming the end-of-life experience for patients with a limited prognosis by fulfilling their final wish. Spearheaded by Grace Young, a former national bowler and three-time Sportswoman of the Year, chairperson of the organising committee tells us more about this noble initiative. FIND OUT MORE: https://cycleofpeace.ambulancewishsingapore.com/ Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Ever wondered what it takes to own a slice of a major brand without reinventing the wheel? On That's How!, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani dive into how you can start a franchise. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting to think about franchising, this episode will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Source: www.spartansboxing.com/blog/how-to-start-a-franchise-in-singapore/

Singapore shares soared at the opening bell today, rising 1 per cent, after non-oil domestic exports far exceeded economists’ estimates to climb 15.7 per cent in July. The STI extended those gains, ending the day up 1.12%.  The rest of Asia also saw a rally - with almost all major stock benchmarks gaining. So are Asian stocks heading for their best week in a year? Is optimism flowing back to regional markets? What kind of risk assets are investors looking at?  On Market View, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sunny Soh, Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets & Investor Education), SIAS to find out more about the latest market movements. 

What makes a good business leader? Are they known for exceptional decision-making skills or their power to influence others? What about the ability to make others happy, and promote positivity? The word ‘joy’ is not one that you commonly think of when it comes to leadership.  This year The Peak Singapore's Power List is honouring business leaders who have contributed to spreading happiness, and uplifting the spirits of those around them. On this month's The Peak special on R.I.C.H,  Zat Astha, Editor-in-Chief, The Peak Singapore tell us more about the awardees of this year's list.  The list is an annual recognition that celebrates and acknowledges individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, influence, and impact within their respective fields and the broader community.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong  Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show?

On What's Trending, Booking.com has partnered with rapper Ludacris to offer a family-friendly getaway at his 22-acre Atlanta mansion for just $4.04. Starting August 28, 2024, one lucky booker and three guests will have the chance to enjoy a two-night stay at Ludacris' estate, priced to honour his hometown area code. The itinerary includes a meet-and-greet session with Ludacris, paddle boating on the lake, a BBQ dinner, and a private screening of some of his iconic movies. Also, a man in China paid $140 to place a personal advertisement on a billboard at his local subway station in Guangzhou, urging passengers to add him as a contact on social media platform WeChat. The ad went up in May and during its five-day run, about 200 new friends added him on the app. This is part of a wave of people taking out ads on subways in major cities across China, not companies promoting their brands or products.