Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

On What's Trending, the Pet Gala, hosted by pet couturier Anthony Rubio at the AKC Museum of the Dog in New York, showcased dogs dressed in pet-friendly versions of Met Gala outfits. Also, McDonald's has lost the European Union trademark rights to the chicken versions of its iconic "Big Mac" burgers, as judges ruled that McDonald's failed to do enough to claim exclusive rights.

The former Late Late show host, was apparently the voice of reason at an airport in Lisbon, but pictures depict different emotions. James Corden has been photographed upset and annoyed at airport staff.

Tipsy Collective was founded in 2018 with only $250,000 and broke even within six months. Six years later, the multi-concept holding group has 14 brands under its umbrella.  From Tipsy Unicorn, Tipsy Panda, Tipsy Penguin, Lady Wu, Tipsy Bird, and Wallich Manor, there's a spot for everyone.  But how did this home-grown hospitality group establish so much success in such a short span of time? We sit down with David Gan, Co-Founder and CEO ofTipsy Collective to find out about his leadership values and the group's strategic vision.  Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh and Aaron Lam Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show? Contact nadkoh@sph.com.sg

Singapore equities began trading in negative territory today, after US stocks recovered from an early morning fall to close higher overnight.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) dipped 0.1 per cent to 3,335.82 points after 34.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have for you OCBC. The lender has priced 500 million euros (S$732.8 million) of fixed-rate covered bonds due 2027 under its US$10 billion global covered bond programme.  Elsewhere from Japan’s base pay rising the most since 1994 to Nike reportedly laying off workers in its European headquarters – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – how Bitcoin has again poked above the US$70,000 level and flirted with a gain for a fifth straight session. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.

France may be the pastry capital of the world, but South Korea is a pastry paradise. On this episode of K-Food on K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong dives into South Korea’s very own myriad of delights that tempt your senses that stand out as true culinary treasures.

Absurdities by AndSoForth is Asia's first immersive dining experience that blends culinary artistry with interactive storytelling. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Stuart Wee, Director and Co-Founder, Andsoforth, to share more about what kind of experience awaits its diners. 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, a battery-operated spoon in Japan has been launched to help people reduce their salt intake. The spoon, made of plastic and metal, uses a weak electric current to concentrate sodium ion molecules on the tongue, thereby magnifying the perceived saltiness of food by one and a half times. Also, 3D printing technology is revolutionizing the construction industry, from building the world’s largest 3D-printed neighborhood in Austin, Texas, to addressing housing shortages in Maine.

Critics on social media blasted West's casting in the "Lion King" concert as an instance of nepotism in the entertainment industry. 

Singapore equities began trading in negative territory today, following mixed performances from US stocks as investors tried to shake off economic concerns. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) moved 0.1 per cent lower at 3,344.53 points after 27.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Ascott Trust, after the stapled group acquired a remaining 10 per cent stake in a 678-bed freehold student accommodation property in South Carolina.  Meanwhile, from more on India’s general election results and impact on the country’s stock market, to inflation cooling in South Korea - more international headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck, the battle to capture the AI chip market heats up with Intel coming into the picture. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.

The staple of Korean cuisine is Kimchi. But is making kimchi hard? How long does it take? On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Roshan Gidwani for a Korean cooking class to learn all about how to make the freshest and crunchiest kimchi in town with Heryong Kwon, founder of Koreancooking.sg, who comes from a family with deep culinary roots.