Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Let's face it, retrenchment is a daunting experience. The prospect of losing a job—especially after years of dedication and hard work—can feel like a setback. But retrenchment isn’t the end of the road. Andrew Tan, Director at TrustProwent from unemployed at 40 to building his own company and becoming a successful entrepreneur. How did a R.I.C.H mindset help him to go from retrenched to reinvented? Can you future-proof your career by reskilling and upskilling in a changing job market?  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

The popular singer Justin Timberlake has been arrested in New York and is expected to be formally charged. The pop star has been arrested on charges related to driving while intoxicated. 

Imagine a world where art is not confined to prestigious galleries or exclusive auctions but accessible to anyone, anywhere. That has now been made possible with the era of tokenization, a groundbreaking concept that is the key to unlocking art’s hidden wealth. Back in 2021, Sygnum, a digital asset bank, and Artemundi, an art investment pioneer, partnered to tokenize Picasso’s Fillette au béret painting. This marks the first time the ownership rights in a Picasso, or any artwork, are being broadcast onto the public blockchain by a regulated bank, enabling investors to purchase and trade “shares” in the artwork. But how far can tokenization or blockchain technology revolutionize the art industry? Gerald Goh, Co-founder and CEO Singapore, Sygnumexplains.  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

Have you ever tried Napjak mandoo? "Napjak" means flat in Korean, while "mandoo" is Korean for dumplings. And just like the name suggests, it’s flat dumplings. These are a crowd-pleaser dish. It's vegetarian too so they work as perfect appetizers for everyone to enjoy. Listen to find out how to make them. 

When it comes to watch manufacturers, one would realise that most of the big players are owned by luxury groups with multiple brands under their belts. But instead of that, our guest for today prides itself as the last family-owned independent Genevan Watch Manufacturer.  It is also part of the so-called “The Holy Trinity” or “The Big Three” in horology - a term that describes three of the biggest and oldest watchmakers in the world.  Founded in 1839, our guest Patek Philippe has been perpetuating the tradition of Genevan watchmaking without interruption for close to two centuries.  As a family-owned independent watch manufacturer, the firm enjoys total creative freedom to entirely design, produce and assemble what experts agree to be the finest timepieces in the world, amassing a repertoire of over 80 patents so far.  Being an independent and private company also means Patek Philippe was able to make certain decisions that were unimaginable at other companies, such as retiring one of its most popular models, the Ref. 5711 Nautilus watch.  But what was the rationale behind the move? And with Patek Philippe launching a total of 11 watches at the highly anticipated Watches and Wonders this year, what is next for the firm as it continues to reinvent the wheel?  On the demand side of things, a Robb Report article citing Watch Pro reported in May that Swiss watch exports grew 4.5 per cent globally, bolstered by a 11.6 per cent rise in the US. The showing was a reversal from the decline seen in March, where shipments to China and Hong Kong fell.  But what does that mean to Patek Philippe operationally and how long is the waitlist for a first-hand timepiece? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Deepa Chatrath, General Manager, Patek Philippe Southeast Asia.

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!