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Are Singaporeans expecting an economic downturn in the next year or so? According to UOB’s ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study (ACSS) 2023, over 70 percent of UOB’s Asean consumer sentiment study are expecting to experience an economic downturn in the next 12 months. The study also found that rising inflation is a key concern in Asean with 63 percent of the respondents expressing worry about it. Jasmine Yeo, Head of Insights & Transformation, UOB shares with us more details on the findings from the study. 

US President Joe Biden's administration says it will add sections to a border wall to stave off record migrant crossings from Mexico, carrying forward a signature policy of former President Donald Trump. What will Biden achieve with the new border wall? How will this impact Biden's 2024 reelection campaign? Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics, INSEAD explains.

Today we’re going to talk about a company that makes projectors, virtual meeting tools, as well as the equipment for doctors to be able to view X-ray films.  The name of this company is Flemish technology company Barco which was founded all the way back in 1934.  Speaking of Barco, did you know that the firm started out as a business that assembles radios from parts imported from the US? In fact, that is also why the company is named the Belgium American Radio Corporation, or "Barco." No surprises as to why the company started out in the radio market, which was expanding rapidly in the 1930s. But as technology evolves, so did the business.  It went into TV manufacturing in the 1940s and 50s, and is now working on solutions relating to projection and immersive experiences for sectors such as healthcare, enterprise and entertainment. But which is the most important business vertical for Barco right now, and how will a rise in demand for immersive experiences shape how the company positions itself in future?  On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Gan Ta Loong, Global Executive Vice President, Immersive Experience, Barco.

Arguably one of the most-played console game of all time for football lovers the world over, FIFA is now known as EAFC24 - after ending a long-standing partnership with the game's governing body, and venturing into a brave new world under new name and new guise. But has the change on the cover had a knock-on effect on the gameplay? Jake Su, games editor with Geek Culture, shares his observations. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

Wine pairing is a delicate process of combining food dishes with the perfect wine to help elevate the dining experience. For all foodies and even casual wine drinkers, pairing a nice glass of wine with a delicious plate of food can be the combination that sends your taste buds into orbit. But how do you do it right?  Panneerselvam Soundararajan, Sommelier & Restaurant Manager, Griglia Open Fire Italian Kitchen shares us some advice on pairing food and wine. 

Singapore stocks opened slightly higher today amid subdued trading after Wall Street stocks retreated overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index rose 0.1 per cent to 3,159.03 points after 40.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have Catalist-listed NoonTalk Media. This comes as the company seeks shareholder approval at its upcoming extraordinary general meeting on Oct 23 to adopt a share purchase mandate.  Elsewhere, from social media platform X introducing three tiers to paid service to hundreds of thousands of visitors flocking to Macau and Hong Kong over the Golden Week Holiday, more international headlines are in focus.  On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments withSunny Soh, Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets & Investor Education), SIAS.

Did you know that July 17 is World Emoji Day? And as we reminisce over our favourites, from laugh-crying faces to adorable animal emojis invoking an abundance of love,  we also need to pay attention to the dark side of emojis. Beneath its cheerful appearance, emojis can conceal a more austere and lesser-known reality. Nathan Wenzler, Chief Security Strategist, Tenable shares more. 

Newcastle's meteoric rise under Eddie Howe continues - as the Magpies thumped PSG 4-1 to cap a memorable night in the Champions League. In stark contrast, ten Hag's troubles continues - as Manchester United lost their 6th match in 10 games this season, falling to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Galatasaray. Tune in as we discuss and dissect both the clubs, and the road ahead. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

The removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the US Congress has cast a dark cloud over Washington’s military and financial aid for Ukraine, as its counteroffensive against Russia grinds on with little change to the frontlines. Dr Samir Puri, Visiting Lecturer in War Studies at King's College London and author of 'Russia's Road to War with Ukraine' explains what this means for  Ukraine’s hopes for continued assistance from the West. 

In today's world, technology is evolving at a rapid pace, transforming every industry and the tourism sector is no exception. Technology is crucial to the tourism and travel industry, helping businesses with day-to-day operations while improving the customer experience. For this reason, hotels, airlines, restaurants, and other companies must keep up with the latest technology trends within the travel industry. But is the industry fast enough in doing so?  Wong Ming Fai, Chief Technology Officer, Singapore Tourism Board shares his views.