Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

On What’s Trending, American footwear brand Crocs has unveiled a new collection. This time, it’s not for us… but for pets. Yes! Crocs for dogs. Now every owner can have matching crocs with their furry friends. Also on What’s Trending, a time limit has been set for hugs at an airport in New Zealand to improve customer safety and traffic flow. 

CNN tried to find the makers of Trump’s new watches, which he claims are “Swiss-made”. But instead, the investigation team ended up at a shopping centre in Wyoming. So are the watches really “Swiss-made” as they promote it to be? Will this backfire on Trump? Hongbin Jeong spills the tea. 

The Lion City Cup didn’t go as planned for the Singapore U16s—two matches, two losses, and a frustrated fanbase saying ‘same old story.’  Yet, amidst the harsh headlines and social media outcries branding the state of local football as ‘a mess in need of fixing,’ we sit down with the man at the helm - as Angel Toledano Flores, head coach of the Singapore U16s, sits down with Sports Minutes. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore shares started trading in positive territory today, mirroring overnight gains in the Europe market. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was 0.1 per cent higher at 3,628.32 points after 41.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have UOB Kay Hian, after the Singapore Exchange Regulation yesterday lifted the brokerage’s moratorium, which restricted it from managing submissions for fresh initial public offerings (IPO) and reverse takeovers (RTO).  Elsewhere from China’s economy growing at the slowest pace since early 2023 in the third quarter, to gold topping US$2,700 for the first time to extend its record breaking run – more international headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck – how shares of TSMC hit a record high today on the back of its forecast beating Q3 results. 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.

Carsharing is on deck today as we speak to Singapore’s largest carsharing service, where users can register, book a car and start driving in the span of minutes.  You might have guessed it by now – yes we’re indeed speaking to GetGo. Founded in 2020 in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, GetGo has expanded quickly in recent years to 1,600 locations across Singapore.  The company now boasts a fleet of 3,000 cars, over 300,000 users and over 3 million drives completed. But why are we speaking to GetGo you might ask? Well, the carsharing business is an interesting one to look at because of rising car ownership costs in Singapore. For one thing, a survey by The Straits Times out in 2022 revealed that the high costs of buying a car are putting a dent on car ownership aspirations. So how far has that opened up a market gap for GetGo to fill? Meanwhile, GetGo had in July 2024 teamed up with electric vehicle charging firm Charge+ to introduce the carsharing company’s electric vehicles and Charge+’s EV charging infrastructure together in condominium projects.  GetGo and Charge+ had said that they aim to provide 100 condominiums with such bundled products by 2025.But what were the reasons behind the move, and how much money will the partnership bring to GetGo given the increased adoption of EVs among the younger population?  Speaking of condominium projects, GetGo also said then that it would roll out a new feature in Q4 to provide condominium developers secured access to its carsharing vehicles – but again, what is the significance of the move to GetGo as a company?  On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Ting Feng Toh, CEO and Co-founder, GetGo.

Multi-award winning and internationally renowned, Kirk Westaway is one of the most celebrated chefs on the Michelin star dining scene. Drawing from both his English heritage and strong culinary training under world-renowned chefs, Chef Kirk is recognised for his mastery in reinventing gastronomic classics. Chef Kirk’s ever-evolving menu embodies a seasonal philosophy to showcase British dining in a modern, refreshing light. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong speak with Kirk Westaway, Executive Chef, JAAN By Kirk Westaway, to find out more.

On What’s Trending today, a new aquarium in China is facing backlash from visitors because of one of its top aquatic stars. Also trending, Swiss luxury watchmaker Patek Philippe launched its first new collection in more than two decades. 

Baia has opened its doors at the Esplanade, offering a fresh Mediterranean-inspired dining experience. Baia’s lounge bar offers a creative selection of cocktails designed to complement the light and vibrant dishes as well so whether it’s for a leisurely lunch or a refined evening out, Baia promises a memorable dining experience. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak with Adonis Endozo Reyes the Bar Manager from Baia to find out more.

During a period of personal grief, Ganesh Kumar planted his first seeds on a barren hillside in Woodlands, as a personal tribute to his late mother. A beautiful garden soon took shape, and along with it, a community that was drawn to Ganesh's labour of love. Today the Woodlands Botanic Garden spans 4,000 square metres and consists of over 350 species of plants and more than 60 species of butterflies. On R.I.C.H, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak with Ganesh Kumar, Chairman of Woodlands Botanical Garden to find out more.

Al Pacino was a famous movie-star! He made so much money... 50 million dollars at one point! Then he went broke. What did he spend his money on? Press play for the tea shall be spilled!