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Glenn Gore is the CEO of Temasek-backed Affinidi, a company focused on empowering individuals through data ownership and redefining data usage with concepts like zero-party data and Holistic Identity. And Glenn has a CEO mindset - emphasising the abundance and growth mindsets which every successful leaders possess. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Glenn Gore, CEO of Temasek-backed Affinidi, to find out more. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show? Contact nadkoh@sph.com.sg

Wallich Manor, a party hotspot in Sofitel Singapore City Centre, is known for its high-energy cocktails and delectable contemporary European cuisine. The brand is under the Tipsy Collective brand, but has a different approach compared to its sister concepts -- Wallich Manor has tapped a hip-hop pioneer to curate its music. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Rae Ng, Marketing and Communications Director of Tipsy Collective, to find out more. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show? Contact nadkoh@sph.com.sg

On What's Trending, US actor and wrestler John Cena has announced his retirement from competing in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events. Cena, known for his roles in movies and TV shows, announced his retirement during an appearance at the WWE Money in the Bank event in Canada. He announced his final in-ring competition will be in 2025 as part of a farewell tour.  Also, how much are you willing to pay for your favourite celebrity to perform at your wedding? Well, India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, hosted a lavish wedding celebration for his son, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant by inviting Justin Bieber, who performed his 2015 hit "Sorry" at the ceremony, is rumored to have been paid up to US$10 million (S$13.5 million). Ambani, who is the 11th wealthiest person in the world, has held the most expensive wedding in India in 2018, which reportedly cost US$100 million.

The Supreme Court finally ruled that cities were clear to prohibit homeless people sleeping outside in public places. Will this help or hurt a crisis? 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.   

Long labelled as 'a man's game', the gender inequality connundrum in football goes beyond just the pitches - extending to roles in management and even administration. It's no wonder then that the appointment of 35-year old Bernice Wong as the General Manager of Geylang International, the FIRST female general manager of an SPL club, has raised more than a few eyebrows. Just how did Bernice overcome the odds (and stereotypes) to land the role, what is she doing differently and how is she going to use it to pave the way for others? We speak to her on Sports Minutes to find out! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/geylang-international-s-bernice-wong-is-singapore-premier-league-s-1st-female-general-manager Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong is joined by The Evening Runway crew- Roshan Gidwani and Chua Tian Tian for this latest experience. They come together to release an EP! Or are we? Perhaps not, but they just may be one step closer as they take on a Korean singing class. 

Today we’re going to talk to a Singapore listed company that is said to be the country’s oldest and one of Asia’s largest manufacturers of high-end precision plastic and metal components and products.  With over 45 years of manufacturing experience, our guest Fu Yu Corporation operates six manufacturing sites across Singapore, Malaysia and China.  The firm serves a wide range of sectors including automotive, biomedical and consumer products, making products such as water filters, medical endoscopes and more. More notably, the company also expanded its offering to provide supply chain solutions at the height of the pandemic in 2021.  But why are we talking about Fu Yu Corporation you might ask? Well, the firm had in November last year completed a strategic review where it outlined new transformation strategies to build a stronger business foundation, open up new business opportunities and enhance shareholder value. That’s amid an economic slowdown in China, rising interest rates globally and customers holding large stockpiles of inventory post-pandemic.  To this end, the firm said then that it has doubled down on investments on machinery and manpower to manufacture higher precision products such as plastic lenses for electric cars and other biomedical products – but why is it moving up the value chain – and how far have the investments reaped rewards now that we are in 2024?  Meanwhile, Fu Yu Corporation posted a net profit of S$5,200 for the first quarter of its 2024 fiscal year ended March, marking a reversal from a net loss of S$2.4 million seen in the same period last year.  The showing comes as revenue in the quarter more than doubled on the year to nearly S$79 (S$78.9 million), driven by higher contributions from the company’s supply chain services management arm.  Question is – what are the trends bolstering demand for the firm’s supply chain management services? Also – where would Fu Yu Corporation then put its resources into to tap future growth in future?  On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to David Seow, Group CEO of Fu Yu Corporation Limited. 

Singapore shares ended the day in negative territory. The STI closed down 0.85% at 3,410 points. Across the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 296 to 257 after 1.07 billion securities worth S$812.29 million changed hands. Singtel shares was actively traded today, after hitting a high of $2.90. Despite some selling mood today, can Singtel shares move up another level? Meanwhile, in global markets, global equities are scaling record highs, as traders turn their attention toward Friday’s crucial US jobs data. So what can we expect from the data? If the data solidifies that we can be hopeful for a September rate cut - can markets continue on this rally for the rest of the year?  On Market View, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sunny Soh, Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets & Investor Education), SIAS, to find out more. 

Do you agree that Disney World is the happiest place on earth? One toy collector might agree because she has a collection which looks like it came out of a Disney dreamland. She’s also a successful blogger who has managed to turn her hobby into a thriving business. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak to Falin, Disney blogger and Toy collector, Timetoplaytoys, 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!

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!