Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

An oil spill on Friday (Jun 14) has led to beaches around Singapore being closed. Clean-up efforts are still underway, with slicks also spreading to the Southern Islands tourist attractions and sighted as far east as the Changi area. Does the oil spill incident has had a wider impact beyond the blackened beaches? What are the long-term effects of the petrochemicals on Singapore's waters and the determinants that would make it safe for people to return to water activities?  Audrey Tan, Assistant News Editor, The Straits Times explains.

When you think of shopping malls in Singapore - you'd probably think of food courts, supermarkets or flagship department stores. But what if I told you that these malls are being used for basketball tournaments?! That's right, the Singapore National 3X3 League (NXL)  - launched by the Basketball Association of Singapore - is revolutionising the sport of basketball. Team Singapore's Tay Ding Loong & NXL organiser New Wei Sheng join us to tell us all about it! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

The US government has sued software giant Adobe, accusing it of violating consumer protection laws with "hidden" termination fees and a convoluted cancellation process.

Singapore stocks opened stronger following overnight gains on global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to 3,303.77 points after 41.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Seatrium, after the company said yesterday that it had been informed that the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Commercial Affairs Department are conducting a joint investigation into offences potentially committed by the company and/or its officers.  Elsewhere, from Hong Kong ending its decades-long practice of shutting its markets during typhoons to Foxconn finally meeting its billionaire’s eight-year stock target, more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the key developments for the day. 

Thatcher Baker-Briggs is a trailblazing figure in the world of wine. Thatcher has advised NBA players and curated wine lists at prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants, establishing himself as a sought-after wine consultant and importer. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Thatcher Baker-Briggs, Founder, Thatcher's Wine, to talk about whether you should start investing in wine today. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

When you’re travelling to South Korea, one thing you may want to learn in Korean is asking for directions. But what if you stumble upon a Gen Z when you’re asking for directions, and they reply with a slang word your Google translator can’t even help translate for you? Here's a useful slang word you might want to take note of. 

On What's Trending, a Great Dane named Kevin, named after the character from Home Alone, has been crowned the world's tallest dog by Guinness World Records. But aside from being known as the world's tallest dog, Kevin is known for his fear of the family's vacuum. Also, the 2024 Mercer Cost of Living Survey has revealed Hong Kong as the most expensive city for expats to move to, followed by Singapore. The survey examined 226 cities based on the cost of over 200 items, including transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and entertainment.

Luxury travel, once synonymous with lavish accommodations and traditional opulence, is undergoing a profound transformation. Discerning travelers now seek experiences that go beyond the conventional definitions of luxury, embracing a new era of exclusivity, authenticity, and sustainability. That is why the no-plastic policy that award-winning Farmhouse Resort and Spa implements on its campus heralds a new era for the hospitality industry, setting the benchmark for sustainable tourism.  A profit-generating arm of the Smiling Gecko aid project co-founded in 2014 by Swiss artist Hannes Schmid, all of the profits are funnelled back into the wider initiative.  Hannes Schmid, Founder of Smiling Gecko explains more. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show? Contact nadkoh@sph.com.sg

Singapore equities began trading in negative territory today, mirroring overnight losses in Europe. In the morning, the Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.2 per cent lower at 3,319.11 points with 18.1 million securities having changed hands. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Soilbuild Construction. Shares hit a 5-year high early on after the group announced that it had bagged a S$647.5 million Tuas Port construction contract the day before. Elsewhere, from more on how Singtel’s Optus Mobile intends to defend proceedings filed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority regarding a 2022 cyberattack, to the Bank of Japan dialling down on its bond buying programme, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Assistant Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.

Talk about a movement swifties…  Thousands of Taylor Swift fans made the earth move by cheering and dancing at her three Edinburgh concerts last weekend! Fans took the singer’s encouragement to Shake It Off literally, with monitoring stations detecting seismic activity from 6km (3.73 miles) away.