Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

US President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address last week, one that could be among the most important speeches he gives during his presidency as he turns toward reelection. What were the biggest takeaways? Are Democrats fired up after President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address? Trisha Craig, Vice President (Engagement) and Senior Lecturer of Social Sciences (Sociology and Political Science), Yale-NUS College weighs in.

E-commerce entrepreneurs in Singapore contributed nearly $2 billion to the country's GDP and $1.18b in exports in 2022; a clear indication that the spirit of entrepreneurship can thrive with the right capabilities.  But what’s the perfect recipe to create successful e-commerce and succeed in the online market world? Bharati Balakrishnan, Country Director, SEA & India, Shopify weighs in.

Women still only account for around 26% of people working in IT today, according to research conducted by Women in Tech. Whilst this is an improvement from the figure of 19% in 2019, work is still needed to reach gender equality. How can we shift the dial on inclusion through inspiration? Melissa Kee, Chief People Officer, Temus weighs in. 

The Premier League's recent history has been defined by the managerial rivalry between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola. And if this was its final chapter, then Liverpool and Manchester City closed the book in fitting fashion with an Anfield classic in a pulsating 1-1 draw. With the three-way title fight well and truly on, who has the edge? We discuss! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore equities were pulled into negative territory this morning after global equities ended the prior week mixed. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per cent to 3,144.61 points after 23.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Japfa after the agri-food company today refused to comment on speculations about a privatisation deal in a Mar 8 Bloomberg article.  Meanwhile, from more on Singapore’s local business sentiment to Chinese regulators asking large banks to support property developer Vanke, more local and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Chong Ser Jing, Co-founder and Portfolio Manager, Compounder Fund.

Paul Pogba has been banned for four years for charges of doping. And that got us thinking...who else joins the enigmatic frenchman as footballers who failed to follow through on their promise? We check in with the fans to discuss the 'what could have been' tales of some of football's brightest talents! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

Looking for authentic German food in Singapore? Look no further, because you can finally get your fix at Berlin65. Only a few months old, Berlin65 is a casual eatery on Stanley Street which pays homage to the melting-pot cuisine of a city that’s famously edgy, artsy, and colourfully multicultural, with Turkish and Vietnamese cooking being a big part of it. Stephan Zoisl, Director, Chef and Founder, Berlin65 and Lorenz Raich, Chef and Co-Founder, Berlin65 share more. 

Singapore stocks opened stronger today, following overnight gains on global markets amid rate cut hopes. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.5 per cent to 3,148.31 points after  61.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have DFI Retail Group. The group posted underlying earnings of US$154.7 million for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2023, up 437 per cent from earnings of US$28.8 million in FY2022.  Meanwhile, from more on the European Central Bank’s latest decision to keep interest rates at current levels to Boeing set to make safety and quality a bigger metric for employee bonuses, more international headlines are in focus.  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.

Taylor Swift mania sweeps the parliament! Economically, how will her concerts benefit Singapore? And recently announced in parliament, Singapore’s retirement age to go up to 64 in 2026.  Dr Felix Tan, Independent Political Observer gives us an analysis of those headlines and more. 

In December 2023, Singapore's government announced the second National AI Strategy, or NAIS 2.0, representing the country’s commitment to create exciting new opportunities in AI. The National AI Strategy details city-state’s roadmap for enhancing the integration of AI to reshape our economy. So what does the future of Singapore's smart nation journey look like? Arun Kumar, Regional Director, ManageEngine weighs in.