Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Varun Inamdar, Mumbai’s very own chocolate prince and celebrity chef helms Singapore’s newest Indian restaurant, 27 Degrees West — his first venture outside of India. His culinary expertise lies in blending traditional flavors with modern techniques, adding contemporary twists to classic recipes and bringing out the essence of Indian spices. From penning five cookbooks to shattering Guinness World Records with the world’s largest mud pie and winning two National Awards, Varun’s artistry has graced the palates of prime ministers, global leaders, royalty and film stars, including Barack Obama, Queen Rania of Jordan, Donald Trump, Narendra Modi and Kuwait’s Al Sabah royal family. 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

On What's Trending, New Zealand has named the hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, its bird of the year, despite its status as the world's rarest penguin. The hoiho, found only on the South and Chatham islands, has experienced a 78% population drop in the past 15 years. Also, Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) has launched the Bloobin AI chatbot on WhatsApp and Telegram to help people determine if an item can be recycled. The bot, named after the blue recycling mascot, was launched after a 2023 survey showed that 72% of households recycled.

Trump said he hates Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun told him to do what? 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 and hongbin@sph.com.sg.

While the Lion City Sailors women's team clinched their 3rd consecutive league title, the Singapore Premier League was back in session after the September International window. And the Sailors men's team showed their supremacy to go top of the table, while the stumbling Stags dropped yet more points. We review all the thrills and spills in the company of Deepanraj Ganesan! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Few people realize the challenges of being a parent, until they become one. Now, imagine the added challenges of parenting an autistic child. Bernard Chew, CEO of St. Andrew's Autism Centre understands what it means to be such a parent,  His personal experiences have driven his passion and commitment in advocating for individuals with disabilities within the social service sector and the broader community. Walk of a Lifetime is St. Andrew's Autism Centre’s annual charity walk in support of persons with autism. This charity walk is designed to advocate for greater community involvement in our efforts to advance the inclusion of those we serve.  On R.I.C.H, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks with Bernard Chew, CEO, St. Andrew's Autism Centre 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

Singapore stocks began the day by trading in negative territory. That’s despite gains seen in global markets last Friday. In early trade the Straits Times Index (STI) dropped 0.2 per cent to 3,556.1 points after 27 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sembcorp Industries. The group’s subsidiary Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India is “in discussions” with Indian oil and gas company Bharat Petroleum Corporation to enter into a definitive joint-venture agreement for renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across India.  Elsewhere, from more on what to expect ahead of the highly anticipated interest rate decisions by the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan, to Goldman Sachs and Citigroup cutting China’s 2024 forecast, more international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Sometimes, an employee may need to get fired.  This isn't exactly good news. So how we can deliver this bad news? Is there a specific way? Are there some pointers to keep in mind? On That's How! Roshan Gidwani uncovers some tips and tricks to go through this in a manner that's respectful to the other individual. Source: https://www.mindtools.com/a0byhfl/delivering-bad-news

Capital management is on the table today as we explore what the current macroeconomic environment means for boutique asset management firms here in Asia.  Founded in 2017, our guest for today is Paragon Capital Management Singapore, an asset management firm overseeing assets exceeding S$1 billion.  With a Capital Markets Services Licence granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the company delivers bespoke investment solutions and wealth management services to accredited investors.  These include portfolio management, fund management, private equity and corporate advisory, investment advisory as well as family succession advisory. In particular, the firm runs three open-ended public market funds and two close-ended private markets funds, as well as an early stage VC fund to tap opportunities across asset classes.  But why are we talking to Paragon Capital Management you might ask? Well, the firm had in June announced that it established an office in Hong Kong to cater to clients in North Asia. But what are the opportunities within North Asia and why did the firm choose to enter Hong Kong at this time? Meanwhile, Paragon Capital Management had in June 2024 formed a consortium with real estate fractional investment platform RealVantage for a real estate focused private equity fund called the Global Real Estate Alternative & Tactical or (GREAT) Fund.  The fund has a US$50 million target fund size and wrapped up its first close in May this year. But what should we know about the partnership and how does exposure to real estate better position Paragon Capital Management for the future? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Paul Lee, CEO & CIO, Paragon Capital Management Singapore Private Limited.

Located at Boat Quay, Convivial is Singapore’s first and only dedicated Champagne bar. Founded by award-winning sommelier Yeo Xi Yang, it offers an intimate, refined experience with a curated selection of 170-200 Champagne labels from boutique growers and rare vintages. The intimate, cave-like setting transports guests into an atmosphere of sophistication and warmth, perfect for both connoisseurs and newcomers alike. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Yang, Owner and Sommelier, Convivial, to share more about their specialty and what else do they offer beyond champagnes. 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!

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy marks its 20th anniversary with its flagship event “Festival of Ideas," which runs from 16-20th September.  On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Assistant Professor Adam Liu from Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy to find out more about this year's event and why it's crucial for us to have these conversations about the current issues impacting Asia and the world.