Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Singapore stocks inched up at the opening bell this morning, mirroring overnight gains in the US market.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to 3,304.53 points after 29.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have DBS. The lender yesterday experienced a disruption to its mobile banking services.  Outage tracking site Downdetector recorded more than 3,000 reports made from around 5.45 pm about issues relating to DBS’ mobile banking.  That’s shortly after the bank posted a 15 per cent year-on-year rise in first-quarter net profit to S$2.95 billion, a new high for the company.  Meanwhile, from more on Apple’s quarterly profit ebbing, to Ticketmaster parent Live Nation Entertainment’s latest earnings, more corporate headlines remain in focus. Plus – what does it mean for Singapore to be the top recipient of Q1 cross-border investments in APAC? On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Sunny Soh, Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets & Investor Education), SIAS.

On What’s Trending, an airport in Japan has never lost a luggage in 30 years. Also, there’s some monkey business going on - an orangutan used a leaf to cure itself.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered his last major political speech as head of government at the annual May Day Rally.  This comes a fortnight before he is set to pass the baton to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who will be sworn in as the Republic’s fourth prime minister, at a ceremony to be held at the Istana on May 15. Did PM Lee's last major speech in a way mark the start of DPM Lawrence Wong's tenure as PM? Dr Felix Tan, Independent Political Observer tells us more. 

Mention 'private clubs', and certain things usually come to mind — opulent decor, exclusive privileges, elite members and a VIP waiting list. Yet, there's so much more to private members clubs than that. From networking with some of the city's movers and shakers, to attending private events, being a member of an exclusive club has a wide range of perks. With social club 1880, founder Marc Nicholson’s goal was to provoke conversation and inspire discourse.  Marc give us an inside look at what it's like being a part of a private members club. 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

On this episode of Spill the Tea, it’s Harry Potter Day today. But its author seems to have kept some hidden chapters.

A Singaporean in the English Premier League? No chance you think? Think again! Flying for the flag for the Lion City in the higher echelons of European football, Sean Bai was appointed as the Chief of Staff of Burnley Football Club in April 2024. So how did Sean go from being a public servant with MFA to becoming a key member of a Premier League football club? Tune in to find out!  READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/former-singapore-diplomat-appointed-english-premier-league-club-burnley-s-chief-of-staff Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

A lawyer by training and an entrepreneur by nature, Loh Lik Pengsaw an opportunity during the Asian Financial Crisis which spurred his first foray into the hospitality sector, and eventually the F&B industry. The founder of Unlisted Collection is now a successful hotelier behind some of the most acclaimed restaurants and hotels in Singapore, China, Australia, the UK and Ireland. In his portfolio? 40 hotels and restaurants. 9 of these restaurants were awarded 1 to 3 Michelin stars; from Burnt Ends, Zen, Cloudstreet to Da Terre in London.  The trail-blazing hotelier and restaurateur tells us what's next for him. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh and Lam Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show? Contact nadkoh@sph.com.sg

You may have heard Ditto by New Jeans. This song in particular has created a new slang word. And that’s 디토 소비 (ditto sobee). So what does this k-slang word mean and how can use it? Listen to find out. 

Singapore shares advanced at the opening bell this morning, with local banks leading gains despite subdued performance in global markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.5 per cent to 3,307.6 points after 68.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have DBS. The lender today announced a 15 per cent year-on-year rise in first quarter net profit to S$2.95 billion, marking a new high.  Elsewhere, from the US Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady overnight and putting a red flag on disappointing inflation readings, to the impact on the Yen – more international headlines in focus.  Also in focus – Elon Musk’s surprise China visit. Plus – how much did Alphabet pay Apple for Google to be the default search engine in the Safari browser? On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director Azure Capital.

On What's Trending, a man bought Cartier earrings for $19. Still in line of fashion, a pair of stain stonewash jeans is retailing for $811. Would you buy it?