Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

On What's Trending, a pair of camels escaped from Ohio's Cedar Point amusement park's petting zoo, causing chaos and confusion among visitors. Also, Samyang has been recalled in Denmark for its Buldak ramen noodle products due to high levels of capsaicin, a chili pepper extract that gives the noodles their spicy flavor.

Holly Valance has become the UK poster girl for ex-US President Donald Trump's bid to retake the White House. "It's a Holly party," Nigel Farage, a fellow Trump supporter and friend of Valance, told the London Times before the fundraising event near the Chelsea Embankment.

Singapore equities began trading in positive territory today, as global sentiment remained upbeat after data showed US consumer prices were unexpectedly unchanged in May.  The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.6 per cent higher at 3,326.33 points after 64 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Mapletree Logistics Trust. The trust’s manager said it will divest its entire equity interest in its wholly foreign-owned enterprise, Mapletree Logistics Warehouse (Xian), for an estimated price of 70.5 million yuan (S$13.1 million).  Elsewhere from the US Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s explanation as to why officials are not ready to cut rates, to how Tesla shareholders voted yes to Elon Musk’s US$56 billion pay package – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.

"Wonyoungism" is a new personal development trend driven by fans of Jang Won-young, member of the kpop group IVE. Jang Won Young is the current IT girl - and everyone wants to be like her. Her looks, her personality, and her confidence have become a mantra for thousands of young Korean women.And the hashtag #wonyoungism has bloomed among the fandom. But should you follow this trend? On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong dives into why this experience is a no for her. 

Robin Chua, a Lego enthusiast, initially enjoyed collecting Lego as a child. As an adult, he suggested a Lego Advent Calendar as a Christmas gift, which led to an increase in Lego minfigs. On R.I.C.H., Roshan Gidwani speaks to Robin Chua, Community Manager, ASME, to share more about his collection journey. Presented by: Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Aaron Lam Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

MRT stations have introduced tuneful chimes, similar to those found in South Korea and Japan, as "audio guides" for the visually impaired. It was a collaboration between the SMRT and a local non-profit arts company The TENG Company. On Culture Club, Roshan Gidwani speaks Dr Samuel Wong, Co-Founder and Creative Director, The TENG Company, to share more about this project. Presented by: Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Aaron Lam Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

On What's Trending, skateboarding cat named Bao Zi, broke the Guinness World Record by skating a distance of 32 feet, 9.2 inches in just 12.85 seconds at just 1 year and 8 months old. Also, a man in Michigan who left school to fight in the Korean War, has received his high school diploma at the age of 90.

A member of US soul group the Four Tops is suing a hospital, claiming doctors halted emergency treatment and ordered a psychological evaluation because they did not believe him when he told them he was famous.

58 years since England last tasted success in an international tournament, the Three Lions will embark on their latest attempt to end their decades at Euro 2024 - which starts in Germany on 14 June 2024. Will Gareth's ‘golden generation’ finally fulfil their potential or will the burden of expectation weigh them down once again? With 23 senior caps for England that include appearances at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea and Japan, Wes Brown knows a thing or two about dealing with pressure and he spoke to Zia-ul Raushan ahead of the European Championships! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore equities started the morning on a strong footing, amid mixed global performance overnight. In the morning, the Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.3 per cent higher at 3,320.48 points after 55.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Yoma Strategic. The firm had responded to Singapore Exchange Regulation’s queries on the unusual trading activity of its shares, noting that it was unaware of any reasons for such trading.  Elsewhere, from more on China’s May inflation numbers and how Apple shares hit a record high in the previous session on the back of announcements on its new AI features, more international and corporate headlines are in focus.  We will also have one last look at expectations on May’s US CPI numbers and the Federal Reserve June rate decision before we get the official prints and announcements later tonight or tomorrow morning.  On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with  Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research.