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Kamala Harris has re-branded her campaign's online presence by embracing a social media trend inspired by a pop star. Which pop star? And is it working? Is she trying to #slay younger voters and is this the #perf way? Roshan Gidwani and Chua Tian Tian are ngl and will stt. Get in touch with our anchors at  rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg.   

Singapore stocks opened higher today following overnight gains in overseas markets after a shaky end last week. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed up 0.5 per cent to 3,455.38 points after 47.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Seatrium, after the offshore and marine specialist secured S$180 million worth of contracts to repair and upgrade various types of ships, such as offshore vessels, ferries and tankers.  Elsewhere, from more on Singapore’s inflation slowing more than expected in June, to the implications of US Vice President Kamala Harris potentially securing broad support to become the Democratic Party’s nominee – more local and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.

We’re going to take you to the skies today, not by using a plane but by getting you to hop on a flying car instead!  Announced in 2021 as an evolution of Hyundai Motor Group’s urban air mobility business, our guest Supernal is on the quest to develop an electric vertical take-off and landing (or eVTOL) vehicle, as well as the accompanying ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry.  The company prides itself as harnessing world class manufacturing, automation, supply chain and R&D expertise to make what it calls the new and efficient transportation option widely accessible in the coming decades.  What that means to the firm, is that it is focused on building the right product and market fit, more so than rushing to be the first to market.  To this end, the company had in January unveiled its electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle concept at one of the largest technology events globally, the 2024 Consumer Electronics show.  It was also at the sidelines of this event that the company said it would commercialise the S-A2 aircraft by 2028 in South Korea and the US. So when will the vehicles be commercially available in Sunny Singapore?  Speaking of Singapore, Supernal had in February this year inked agreements with the Singapore Economic Development Board and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore to further develop advanced air mobility capabilities and expertise in both Singapore and Asia Pacific.  But what can we expect from both sides when it comes to creating regulatory frameworks in the nascent industry and building an ecosystem of support infrastructure for urban air mobility networks? And how important is Singapore as both a demand market and a testbed for Supernal given its population density?  On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Diana Cooper, Chief Partnerships and Policy Officer, Supernal.

Is it too late to follow your dreams? This 60-year-old father and personal trainer achieved his lifelong dream of becoming a fashion model and after battling with stage 3 colorectal cancer.  Arun Rosiah was also the oldest finalist in ManManhunt Singapore 2021. Now, Arun has made it his mission to inspire other cancer survivors and patients to chase life’s next chapter and complete their story. On R.I.C.H, Roshan Gidwani speaks with senior fashion model Arun Rosiah on his journey of being a cancer survivor-turned-senior-fashion-model. Presented by: Roshan Gidwani Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh and Simone Chua Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show? Contact nadkoh@sph.com.sg

Sospiri, an authentic Southern Italian restaurant and rooftop bar by ilLido Group is inspired by Beppe De Vito's childhood dessert in Puglia. The restaurant offers a blend of culinary mastery and panoramic skyline views. The 128-seat restaurant features warm colors and natural light, with a private dining room for intimate gatherings and a stylish rooftop bar for 60 guests. Chef Matteo Ponti leads the culinary team at Sospiri, which focuses on capturing the true essence of Southern Italian cuisine using fresh ingredients like tomatoes, wild vegetables, and tender artichokes. On Culture Club, Roshan Gidwani speaks to Beppe de Vito, Founder, ilLido Group, to find out more about its offerings. Presented by: Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

On What's Trending, researchers studied five communities of wild chimpanzees in Uganda and Tanzania to investigate their communication patterns. They found that gestures allowed the animals to avoid conflict and coordinate with each other, allowing them to exchange information and agree on grooming techniques in just a few short exchanges. Also, Dondurma, a dense, stretchy, and durable frozen Turkish dessert, is renowned for its unique texture. Produced in Turkey's southern Kahramanmaraş province, it is eaten on a plate with a knife and fork. On Istanbul's iconic Istiklal Avenue, talented tricksters perform full-on shows, attracting tourists at inflated prices. However, locals advise against visiting these tourist traps.

U.S President Joe Biden has withdrawn from his re-election bid on Sunday the 21st of July. He has endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee. She still needs the backing of individual party delegates so it’s not a done deal. Trump says Kamala Harris will be easier to defeat than Biden.  Roshan Gidwani 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.   

Now you’d think that on a weekend that saw 24 goals across 4 games - football would take centre stage on this episode of Sports Minutes, but alas it’s not…because it was marred by an unsavoury incident - with allegations of racial abuse by fans targeting French forward Salif Cisse emerging.  The two clubs that are involved have since released statements on social media, stating their zero tolerance stance towards racism - and the Football Association itself has said investigations into the matter have commenced. Deepanraj Ganesan, who broke the story for the Straits Times, has the latest on Sports Minutes. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/monkey-chants-allegedly-directed-at-tanjong-pagar-s-salif-cisse-during-singapore-premier-league-game https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/from-the-sidelines-to-stardom-footballer-nur-ain-salleh-14-aims-to-make-her-family-proud Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore stocks started the day muted, after a choppy week in US and Europe markets ended with a global IT outage disrupting businesses worldwide. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.02 per cent to 3,446.79 points after 75.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand India Trust, after the trust today said it has completed its acquisition of an office building in Navi Mumbai, India, for about 6.8 billion rupees (S$110 million).  Elsewhere, from the implications of the CrowdStrike-linked global tech outage to US President Joe Biden stepping down from the US presidential race – more international headlines remain in focus.  On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Having a job pays the bills, but pursuing your passion is a whole other ball game. Why not do something you love, and in this case, make them chuckle, make them rumble and tumble, maybe even on the floor because they just can’t take it any more!  Liam McDonald was in the business of computers before he made the jump to comedy, having founded Asia’s biggest comedy club.  On R.I.C.H, Liam McDonald, Founder, Lemon Stand Comedy Club shares how he went from the business of computers to opening Asia’s largest full-time comedy club. Presented by: Roshan Gidwani Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh and Simone Chua Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show? Contact nadkoh@sph.com.sg