Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

There’s corruption in India’s examination system. Teachers and people who run exam centres are creating this situation which is making exam goers anxious and upset. Roshan Gidwani, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian spill the tea, collectively. 

From Champs to Chumps? That's what reigning Singapore Premier League champions Albirex Niigata are being accused of after the suffered a 7-1 thumping at the hands of the Lion City Sailors on Sunday. With just one win thus far, is the 2024/25 season already a write off for Coach Kazu and co.? Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, is in the Sports Minutes hot seat to dissect and discuss all the SPL action from the weekend. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore equities were muted at the opening bell today, echoing sentiments on Nasdaq where chipmaker Nvidia registered its second straight day of losses on Friday, closing down 3.2%.  In the morning, the Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.01 per cent lower at 3,305.84 points after 32.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Prudential, after the Asia-focused insurer yesterday announced the launch of its US$2 billion share buyback programme, which is expected to be completed no later than mid-2026.  Elsewhere from Singapore’s latest inflation numbers to China luring US$2.3 billion of Middle East sovereign money in 2023 – more local and international headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck, how TikTok’s parent ByteDance is reportedly working with US chip designer Broadcom on developing an advanced artificial intelligence processor to help the social media firm secure supply of high-end chips amid US-Sino tensions. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

21 Carpenter is a boutique heritage hotel in Singapore. Originally a remittance house and the birthplace of banking in Singapore, the hotel has been reimagined by blending historical elements with contemporary design. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Tarun Kalra, General Manager, 21 Carpenter, to find out more. 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!

On What's Trending, Krispy Kreme is launching "Friends"-themed doughnuts for its 30th anniversary, but only available in the UK and Ireland, which has caused a stir on social media, with fans feeling annoyed and confused by the decision-making process. Also, a rare early Beatles single is expected to sell for up to £9,000 at auction, attracting interest from bidders worldwide. The 1962 demonstration record contains the band's hit songs Love Me Do and P.S I Love You and is one of only 250 in the world.

Would you leave your cushy job to pursue your passion? Athena Lee left her position as a CEO of a company to start her Zumvet, a leading telehealth service for veterinary care. That's right, you can now bring the dog-tor to your pet, from the comforts of your home! Athena Lee, Co-Founder & CEO at ZumVetshares why she left a cushy job to be an entrepreneur, and the lessons she’s learnt along the way. 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

Why are Disney workers suing the company for damages? In a proposed class action lawsuit, these staff are accusing the media giant of misrepresenting its plans.  Roshan Gidwani, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian spill the tea, collectively. 

Singapore's goalkeeper Hassan Sunny, known for his agility and reflexes, is seldom caught off guard. But the Lions' custodian was certainly caught by surprise when he became an overnight sensation in China after his heroics against Thailand. Hailed for his crucial saves in goal, Hassan and his food stall Dapur Hassan was the talk of the town as Chinese fans flocked to show their appreciation by sending him money and patronising his food stall. So what's his take on his new found fame? He joins Zia-ul Raushan on Sports Minutes to tell us! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

When it comes to making waves on K-Food, one K-pop idol stands out. She’s been dubbed the Mukbang Queen. It's Hwasa from Mamamoo. Everything she’s caught eating on camera - sells out immediately. She’s famously known for selling out Gopchang - which is a popular dish made of cow intestine. But there’s another breakfast item that she made go viral. 

It’s all about S-Reits today as we continue our conversation with a company that is also the first ever guest we had on board on Under the Radar back in February last year. Make a guess! The company is behind some of the most prominent skyscrapers we see at the Central Business District, and is said to be one of the largest diversified S-Reits with total assets under management of S$6.3 billion as at the end of 2023. Well, listed on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange back in January 2014, OUE REIT is a wholly owned subsidiary of OUE Limited, a leading real estate and healthcare group that looks to tap growth trends across Asia.  On its own, OUE REIT owns two hotels, namely Hilton Singapore and Crowne Plaza Changi Airport. It also counts the Mandarin Gallery, as well as commercial properties OUE Bayfront, One Raffles Place and OUE Downtown Office as its assets. Out of Singapore, the Reit also owns a Grade A commercial asset called Lippo Plaza in Shanghai’s business district of Puxi.  But why are we talking to OUE REIT you might ask? Well, OUE REIT was recently rebranded from OUE Commercial REIT in January 2024 to reflect its focus on growth opportunities in the hospitality, office and retail sectors, but what can we look forward to on this front?  Meanwhile, OUE REIT had also in April reported higher revenue and net property income in the first quarter of 2024, where net property income rose 6.9 per cent on the year to S$60.5 million. But how far is this driven by commercial properties and increased tourist spending at its hotels and how far can this continue?  On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Han Khim Siew, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of OUE REIT.