Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Ice-cream, sauces, seasoning powders, dish soaps, shampoos, deodorants, laundry detergent and hand sanitisers.  There is one common factor linking all these products together – and that’s they are all fast moving consumer goods or FMCGs. In fact our guest for today is part of one of the world’s leading FMCG firms Unilever.  That is the company behind brands such as Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Hellmann’s as well as your Wall’s Ice-Cream, Lifebuoy hand soap and Comfort fabric softener.  More specifically, we are speaking to Unilever International. Founded in 2012, Unilever International is the white space partner for Unilever, and was set up to serve emerging and fast growing geographies, consumers, customers and channels created worldwide as a result of mega trends such as globalisation, migration and digital commerce.  Fast forward to today, Unilever International operates out of eight key hubs in major cities such as London, Rotterdam, Singapore, Dubai, Mumbai and Seoul.   It also provided over 100 million consumers in remote markets like Yemen, Mongolia and East Timor access to Unilever products, such as Wall’s ice cream and Vaseline lip balm. But how rewarding is it for the firm to build supply chains outside of major cities where the dollars and cents are concerned? Meanwhile, Unilever International had last year expanded its network of partnerships to the travel sector, serving over 50 Fortune 500 companies like IHG Hotels, Marriott, Delta Airlines, Singapore Airlines with items such as Dove amenities in room or in-flight, reaching over 200 million consumers per annum. But how far will that translate into earnings for Unilever as a whole? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Aseem Puri, Global CEO of Unilever International. 

Are you looking to stay away from the typical jam-packed tourist trail? Maybe it’s time to travel off the radar and consider a place like Mongolia. Mongolia is a hidden gem that offers the perfect blend of nature, culture and solo activities. And it’s definitely not crowded. There are around 67 million animals to nearly 3.5 million people in Mongolia; so, animals outnumber people.  Buyandelger Ganbaatar, the Country Director Of Nomadic Expeditions and Three Camel Lodgeshares his travel tips.  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

In August 2004, a significant moment in Singapore's history unfolded as then Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was sworn in as Prime Minister. Among the distinguished guests, one attendee stood out – a 14-year-old girl with an extraordinary story. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Clara Lock, Assistant Life Editor, The Straits Times, to share how a letter to PM Lee Hsien Loong changed her life. 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!

A passionate enthusiast from Singapore whose love for Barbie dolls extends beyond mere collection. With over 12,000 Barbies, 500 Transformers, and a treasure trove of '80s and '90s toys, his journey goes beyond shelves filled with dolls. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Jian Yang, Managing Partner and Head of Strategy, Distilleri, to find out more about his Barbie collection journey. 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!

Is Joseph Muscat, the ex Prime Minister of Malta really a Money Launderer Mastermind? Or are the civil officers probing the inquiry merely prejudiced? Follow this story and stay tuned for more Spill The Tea, when Muscat appears in court on the 28th of May, 2024 for criminal charges.

Singapore stocks opened on a lacklustre note today despite modest gains on Wall Street. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.1 per cent to 3,287.65 points after 53.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Genting Singapore, after the integrated resort operator last Friday reported net profit of S$247.4 million for the first quarter ended March, up 91.5 per cent year on year.  Meanwhile, from ST Engineering’s first quarter revenue numbers to how the US S&P 500 broke its downwards trendline, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

With 16 goals in 4 matches across the opening weekend, the Singapore Premier League got off to a lively start. Earmarked as the team to beat, the Sailors notched the weekend's biggest victory with a 4-1 win over Hougang United. And if rumours are to be believed, they could be adding some European firepower to their ranks. We spill the tea on this review, in the good company of Straits' Times sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

How do you order your coffee? Whether you fancy an Ice Americano, Hot Americano, or an Ice Vanilla Latte - South Koreans order it a different way - using these new slang words. Find out what they are. 

It’s World Cocktail Day today! May 13 marks the first time the word “cocktail” was published, and the beginning of the drink’s rise in popularity around the world. So what better way to celebrate than 37 floors up, overlooking the Phnom Penh skyline? Soaring above the city's skyline, Sora (which means “sky” in Japanese) stands as an impressive beacon of cocktail excellence. Sora Bar, at Rosewood Hotel Phnom Penh, has recently secured a listing in the World’s 50 Best Bars Discovery list as a ‘must-visit’ destination. Lam Kat Tsun, Bar Manager, Sora Bar tells us more.  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

On What's Trending, Netflix is preparing an unscripted reality competition series based on Willy Wonka. Also, The Ministry of Health (MOH) is seeking feedback from doctors on tightening the rules on issuing medical certificates following outpatient medical service consultations, particularly tele consultations.