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White Shades is a pioneering cocktail destination nestled in Singapore’s Central Business District on Boon Tat Street. Founded by Jiawei, recognized for his innovative contributions to mixology, White Shades offers a distinctive blend of Japanese-inspired speakeasy ambiance, meticulously crafted highball cocktails like the PawPaw Plum and Smoky Inferno, and a revamped izakaya-style food menu. Guests can also embark on the exclusive "Hop through the Shades" experience, traversing multiple levels to enjoy bespoke cocktails culminating in a creation by Jiawei himself. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak to Jiawei Bia, Founder, White Shades, to find out more. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Nadiah Koh Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Pet weddings are on the rise in China, where government policies have had little success in encouraging more humans to wed in this fast-ageing society. The popularity of pets and an increasing willingness to splurge on them are driving the trend. Also, The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary – a Brisbane icon which bills itself as the world’s first koala sanctuary – has decided it will no longer offer “koala hold experiences”. Lone Pine said the move is in response to increasingly strong visitor feedback. Will others follow? 

John Mark Dugan, an American ex-cop now lives in Moscow and runs a network of AI-powered fake news sites! Beware, for what you read may not be factual!  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.   

Singapore equities closed in the green today, continuing their rally after global markets booked strong gains overnight. Our trio of banks also swell to almost half of ST Index after a recent run-up. So what’s driving this rally? And can the banks rise even further in the coming weeks?  Meanwhile, in global markets, the red-hot Washington debate over whether US President Joe Biden will scrap his run for re-election is spilling into Wall Street, where traders are shifting money to and from the US dollar, Treasuries and other assets that would be impacted by Donald Trump’s return to office. So what will it mean for markets if Joe Biden withdraws for this year’s election?  To find out more, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Terence Wong, CEO Azure Capital, on Market View

Udders is one of the most popular ice cream stores in Singapore. Most Singaporeans would have spent their weekends at Udders’ ice cream parlour back in the day.  After all, Udders was known as the OG, well before the trend of local Singaporean ice cream cafes. Now, 18 years after it was established, the Udders brand is still thriving and growing.  How did a passion project born out of the living room become so successful?  Peck Lin Wong, Founder and Chief Milkmaid of Udders reflects on that journey. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh  Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show? Contact nadkoh@sph.com.sg

Lộ Quậy is a vibrant dining hotspot located on Amoy Street in Singapore, renowned for its innovative approach to New Vietnamese cuisine. Recently, Lộ Quậy has transformed its dining concept to a freestyle dining experience, driven by the evolving preferences of modern diners. This new format features an ever-changing menu of small plates designed for sharing, allowing guests to craft their own culinary journeys and ensuring that each visit offers a unique experience. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak to Quynh, Chef, Lộ Quậy, and Clem, Restaurant Manager, Lộ Quậy, to find out more about their take on Vietnamese cuisine. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Nadiah Koh Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

On What's Trending, New York City and Chicago are in a virtual spat after the Empire State Building's official X account threw shade at Chicago's iconic Cloud Gate, also known as the Bean. This sparked mixed reactions among users, with some finding humor in the "feud". Also, a painting described as a masterpiece which was found in a plastic bag after being stolen has sold for almost £18m at auction. Called Rest On The Flight Into Egypt, it was painted by Venetian master Titian when he was aged just 20 in 1510. The work was stolen from the drawing room of stately home Longleat in Wiltshire in 1995, but was found seven years later  in a plastic carrier bag in London.

In Tom Hanks’s new movie, Here, he’s seen as a teenager again. Should older actors be using technology to look younger or should the parts be given to up and coming actors?  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 Kampung Buangkok futsal team is set to make history as the first Singaporean futsal team to compete in an overseas league. The team will compete in the Brunei Futsal League 2024, which is expected to kick off in August 2024. Impressed? Wait, there's more! Their participation will be completely self-funded and is expected to cost approximately SGD$90,000. So why are this team putting their money where their mouth is, hoping to "showcase the potential of futsal in Singapore and inspire others to take up the sport"? We speak to Luis Lim, team captain and Kenneth Kwang, team goalkeeper & spokesperson, to find out! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore equities maintained their strong uptrend this morning after global equities ended mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 1 per cent to 3,401.7 points after 36.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of developments to watch, we have  Keppel, after it merged two indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, Keppel Fund Management and Keppel Capital Alternative Asset, to streamline the company’s organisational structure.  Elsewhere, from Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on inflation at a forum on central banking to Chinese services activity growth hitting a 8-month low – more international headlines remain in focus.  Also in store – how the trio of local banks continued their rising trajectory after setting fresh records in the previous session.  On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management.