Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Singapore shares were trading higher this morning, following news that the country’s key exports in September grew 2.7 per cent year on year, extending the 10.7 per cent jump in the previous month. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.7 per cent to 3,615.62 points after 39.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sembcorp. The group’s renewables subsidiary Sembcorp Green Infra bagged a contract for a 150 megawatt wind-solar hybrid power project in India from Solar Energy Corporation of India.  Elsewhere, from more details on a housing policy briefing in China, to TSMC’s earnings,  we’ve got more local and international headlines in focus.  Plus – news of layoffs at industry heavyweights Meta, McKinsey and Airbus and what that means for the global economy. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director Azure Capital.

What do notaries do exactly? Do you know someone who is a notary and you've been curious? Maybe after listening to this episode you may consider a career switch!  On That's How! Roshan Gidwani uncovers some key points that can help you figure out how to know if you or someone you know, should be a notary.  Source: https://www.truity.com/blog/should-i-become-notary

A 23-year-old online contest hosted by Cintas, a national cleaning company, is looking for America's Best Restroom. The winner was announced this week, and the restroom at Maverik service station near Salt Lake City International Airport was praised for its commitment to cleanliness and comfort. Also, a couple in Canada had nine wolves outside their cabin, a sight that surprised many. The couple, who were warned about the wolves, entertained them and took pictures by the glass walls.

Singapore stocks began the day trading in positive territory, despite overnight losses in markets abroad.   In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to 3,603.31 points after 53.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have Singapore Airlines, after SIA Group’s passenger capacity for September rose 9.7 per cent, outpacing the month’s 7.7 per cent passenger traffic growth.  Elsewhere from a selloff in global technology stocks amid disappointing guidance from Dutch chip giant ASML, to news of Qualcomm likely waiting for the US election before deciding a move on Intel, more corporate headlines remain in focus.   Also on deck – how former US President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial had a faltering sales launch.  On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Assistant Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.

Are we addicted to Social Media and the comments section? Shawn Mendes was. He used to even look for celebrity comments. It's great that he's more secure now but...what do The Evening Runway crew think? Press play for the tea shall be spilled! 

“Pressure is a privilege” - that’s a mantra for many in the world of sports. But is it really? Well we’ll aim to find out - in conversation with the head coach of the Lion City Sailors, Aleksandar Rankovic - the man guiding the Sailors through a season full of high stakes and even higher expectations. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Ever seen "Liar Liar" or any movie with a lawyer in it?  Did you want to become one right away? Or do you know someone who's actually very keen on becoming one? What would they need to know? On That's How! Roshan Gidwani uncovers some key points that can help you figure out how to know if you or someone you know, should be a lawyer. Source: https://www.truity.com/blog/should-i-become-lawyer

Using artificial intelligence to help banks dig up dirt on non-public companies in Singapore, Hong Kong and China. That’s what our guest for today aims to do.  Founded in 2023, Inriskable uses AI and alternative data sources, such as company information, litigations, news and directors information to help professionals identify credit risks and information regarding these private companies.  Through AI-driven analysis and data-driven decision making, the firm hopes to help professionals make more informed judgments when assessing the business information and financial capability of SMEs.  The firm said this would enhance risk management and sales prospecting processes and improve the accuracy of identifying potential defaults or fraudulent activities.  So far, Inriskable holds 800 million pieces of company data across regions, and has over 280,000 global unique users. But how is the firm monetising on its user and database? What numbers are we looking at when it boils down to valuation?  Speaking of valuation, the global Regtech market was valued at US$12.54 billion in 2023 by Spherical Insights & Consulting, with that number expected to balloon to  US$81.48 billion by 2033. We are talking about a CAGR of 20.58% during the forecast period.  But how does Inriskable see itself within the global regtech market and what will be the key drivers of growth for the firm looking ahead? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Megan Chau, CEO, Co-founder of Inriskable.

Shi Xuan initially aimed to join the Singapore Police Force due to her interest in logical reasoning but shifted to a career in education. Despite struggling with math in secondary school, a supportive teacher in Sec 3 inspired her to pursue a teaching career to offer similar guidance to others. Seeking a more advanced and innovative environment, she moved to Spark Education, where she collaborates with experts to create interactive, tech-driven curriculum materials. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Shixuan Kuah, Curriculum Specialist, Spark Education Group, to share more about her story. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

It is all about the cruise industry on What’s Trending in Business today, and you might have realised that our Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian is not with us in the studio for the show.  That is because she is at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre attending the Grand Reveal of the Disney Adventure – that is a new cruise featuring Disney Princesses and Marvel Superheroes.  The ship is the first from Disney Cruise Line to homeport in Singapore, and will set sail on the 15 December 2025.  Tian Tian joins The Evening Runway team LIVE from the event, and she shares more details on  what to expect, as well as the significance of homeporting the ship in the country.