Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Choi Soon Hwa, an 80-year-old contestant from South Korea, is making history as the pageant's oldest ever participant. Born almost a decade before the first Miss Universe contest in 1952, Choi attended a modeling school at the age of 71. Also, Hollywood star Damian Lewis recently celebrated his status as a freeman by walking sheep toll-free across the Thames in London. This event is part of a fundraiser for the Woolmen Charity and the Lord Mayor's Appeal, aiming to impact London's societal issues.

And that dress is worn to her wedding! Is that the norm? Aren’t wedding dresses not supposed to be second hand? What do The Evening Runway think? Press play because Roshan Gidwani and Hongbin Jeong shall spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg, hongbin@sph.com.sg.   

22 goals over 4 matches in Matchweek 18 of the Singapore Premier League and that included a top of the table clash between the Sailors and the Stags. But although it was raining goals, who was left celebrating apart from the neutrals? Well Deepanraj Ganesan and Zia-ul Raushan run the rule on Sports Minutes! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football-lions-shawal-goes-from-cleaning-glass-panels-to-scoring-goals-for-s-pore Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Stocks are continuously on an upward trend. Many are betting on equity markets. But with a Fed rate cut, what does it mean for bonds? Is it worth buying into fixed income markets? Willie Keng speaks to David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor, to find out more. 

Ever feel stuck in the middle of a conversation with people, not knowing what to say next? Maybe you admire someone who can keep a conversation flowing? How do they do it? What are the tricks? Is it natural ability, or can it be learned? On That's How! Roshan Gidwani uncovers some key points that can help you figure out how to make a conversation flow.  Source: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-keep-a-conversation-going

It’s all about the pharmaceutical industry today as we check in on one of our earlier guests on “Under the Radar” to find out what’s next for them.  Known as MSD everywhere outside of the US and Canada, our guest aims to harness the power of leading-edge science to improve lives globally, and has been on the path of doing so for over 130 years, through the development of medicines and vaccines.  The firm’s businesses span across three big categories, namely pharmaceuticals, vaccines and animal health, generating US$60.1 billion in worldwide revenue in 2023. It set up shop in Asia Pacific over 60 years ago, and now has a footprint in 12 regional markets such as Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and more.  Back home, MSD set up its APAC headquarters as well as a Technology Centre here in Singapore. It also recently celebrated its 30 years in the country.  Back home, MSD set up its APAC headquarters as well as a Technology Centre here in Singapore. It also recently celebrated its 30 years in the country.  But why are we speaking to MSD you might ask? Well, MSD’s venture unit is reportedly said to be planning to spend US$38 million across Europe and Asia in the three years from June 2024 to double down on its presence in the two key markets.  But what kind of target firms is the firm looking for? What technologies does MSD want to build along with entrepreneurs in the two identified regions? How will MSD’s Singapore’s technology centre support this? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Abdullahi Sheriff, Managing Director, MSD Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei and Julie Olszewski, Executive Director and Communications and Change Management Lead, Chief Technology Office at MSD.

Arich Tan is a visionary entrepreneur and founder of 33Club, an exclusive private business and social club designed for influential leaders to connect, collaborate, and grow. With 33Club, located in Singapore’s financial district, Arich creates a space where entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders can forge meaningful connections and grow their wealth. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Arich Tan, Chairman, 33 Club, to discuss his journey and the vision behind this exclusive community. 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!

gamescom asia, Asia’s premier video games business and consumer event, returns to mark another year of Asian gaming excellence, bringing together the breadth of Southeast Asia's games industry and its fans. The event will be hosted in Singapore from 17 - 20 October 2024, with a business and public exhibition, an industry conference, and several programmes for the public.  On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak with  Daria La Valle, Project Director at Koelnmesse to find out more. 

Joshua Kiser, an American man, set the world's tallest hat record at 17 feet and 9.5 inches during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite several years of failed attempts, including an initial cardboard and velcro hat that only reached 5 feet, he ultimately succeeded in setting the new record. Also, former President Donald Trump has launched a $100,000 collection of luxury gold watches, including the "Fight Fight Fight" and "Victory Tourbillon" models. Both models bear Trump's name, but experts suggest the less expensive model may use a Seiko movement and the pricier one may have Chinese components.

Yes, you read that right! The supermodel has been disqualified as a trustee from her own charity. Why? Well, let's just say the funds weren't used properly. Press play because Roshan Gidwani, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian shall spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg, hongbin@sph.com.sg.