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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.

One in every six people. That’s the estimated odds of infertility among people of reproductive age worldwide.  But it appears that the fertility services market is highly complex with segments such as egg and embryo banking, frozen non-donor, and fresh donor fertility treatment. Not only that, the market is also highly fragmented, with a large number of small players. In fact, Research and Markets said the top ten competitors in the market made up just 6.26% of the total market in 2020.  What that means is that it is tough for someone seeking fertility treatment to know which player to reach out to, how to kickstart the process, and how to compare prices and services across players.  And that is exactly the problem that our guest for today aims to solve. Launched in 2023, Zora Health prides itself as the first-of-its-kind fertility care and financing platform that increases the accessibility and affordability of treatment.  Through its partner fertility care providers, Zora Health offers a comprehensive suite of solutions including consultation services, fertility testing, egg freezing and in-vitro fertilisation. It also supports corporate clients through providing fertility education workshops.  But what is the firm’s business model exactly and what are the intricacies involved in operating a fertility-related platform? Meanwhile, Zora Health is backed by VC firm Antler. It also recently secured S$1 million in funding from noteable angel investors such as the Founding CMO of Grab Cheryl Goh, CEO of Nium Prajit Nanu, and ex-COO of Pitch.com Asa Liden.  What is worthy of note is that female investors made up 55% of the investor lineup.  A number of big questions here – what is the strategic value provided by this group of investors? What do the runway, the growth opportunities and near-term ROI look like for the firm? And when does Zora Health intend to bring in more corporate investors? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Anna Haotanto, Founder & CEO, Zora Health.

Tia Rozario is only 23 years young, but she already has broken TWO national records in long jumping. If you thought that was impressive, wait till you realise she did this while pursuing a master’s in biomedical science at Duke University after completing your four-year degree in neuroscience at Princeton University. So how does the Singaporean track and field hotshot balance athletics with academics? We spoke to her to find out. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-s-tia-rozario-soaring-in-year-of-the-dragon-with-another-two-indoor-jump-records Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

Our guest embodies the spirit of innovation, leadership, and empowerment and in her capacity, she has played a pivotal role in overseeing the development and expansion plans of her company’s hospitality management arm, solidifying her commitment to driving growth and excellence within the industry. Angeline Tan, Vice President, CES Hospitality & Senior Vice President, Momentus Hospitality shares with us her journey in the hospitality industry and how her leadership style stands out in the industry.