Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

You've seen those Netflix shows... A man conducts a walk-through of a beautiful house. He's set to earn a great commission if he sells it. But how does he do it?  What were the steps required to get there?  On That's How! Roshan Gidwani discusses some key skills one should know about before becoming a real estate agent.  Source: https://www.truity.com/blog/should-i-become-real-estate-agent

Singapore stocks began trading in the negative territory today, although global equities largely rose overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.5 per cent to 3,576.13 points after 46.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sembcorp. That’s after Sembcorp said yesterday that Sembcorp Utilities agreed to acquire a 30 per cent interest in energy supplier Senoko Energy for an undisclosed sum.  Elsewhere, from a pivot in Salesforce’s artificial intelligence strategy to Meta reportedly facing hefty EU antitrust fines over alleged efforts to dominate the classified advertising market – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck – on last look at market expectations before the US Fed announces its September rate decision, plus Chanel buying a building in a high-profile shopping destination in Paris. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.

On What's Trending, Dora the Explorer is getting a second season. The show, which revolves around American Latin girl Dora and her best friend Boots the monkey, broke a Guinness World Record with 1,800 pinatas at the 78th Annual East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade. Also, a baby pygmy hippo, named Moo Deng, has become a viral sensation at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. Fans have praised Moo Deng, calling her a lifestyle icon and the most beautiful girl in the world, but despite her popularity, officials have raised concerns about her safety. Visitors have thrown water and other objects at her, resulting to the zoo announcing that visitors will only see her Saturdays and Sundays, with each visit capped at five minutes.

Meghan Markle was cropped out of Prince Harry’s birthday photo that the Royal family posted. That’s not nice… What do The Evening Runway crew think? Press play because Roshan Gidwani and Hongbin Jeong spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg.   

Asher started his journey as a social worker across various sectors including family, prisons, youth and law enforcement. Driven by a deep passion for helping youths with mental health conditions, Asher decided to start Limitless in 2016 to be a beacon of hope for youths struggling with mental health issues. Asher's ultimate goal is to create a society where seeking therapy is normalised and met with support rather than judgment. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Asher Low, Executive Director, Limitless, to share more about his commitment to this cause and how he envisions a generation where admitting to mental health struggles and seeking professional help is seen as a positive and proactive step. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Aaron Lam Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Gaslighting. It's a term that has become popular. So what exactly does it mean? Is it happening to you at work? Do you need to find a way to deal with it, but you're not sure how? On That's How! Roshan Gidwani uncovers some tips and tricks to go deal with gaslighting at work in an efficient and effective way.  Source: https://www.truity.com/blog/how-deal-gaslighting-work

Singapore shares opened in the positive territory, although global equities fell overnight. And it extended the rally throughout the day to close up 0.6%. In the rest of Asia, stocks traded mixed as investors awaited for the Federal Reserve to kick off its monetary loosening cycle. But what will a rate cut by the US mean for Singapore? What sectors should investors be watching out for?  On Market View, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities to find out more. They also discuss Singapore’s key exports data, Malaysian glove makers, Amazon, gold prices and F1. 

Varun Inamdar, Mumbai’s very own chocolate prince and celebrity chef helms Singapore’s newest Indian restaurant, 27 Degrees West — his first venture outside of India. His culinary expertise lies in blending traditional flavors with modern techniques, adding contemporary twists to classic recipes and bringing out the essence of Indian spices. From penning five cookbooks to shattering Guinness World Records with the world’s largest mud pie and winning two National Awards, Varun’s artistry has graced the palates of prime ministers, global leaders, royalty and film stars, including Barack Obama, Queen Rania of Jordan, Donald Trump, Narendra Modi and Kuwait’s Al Sabah royal family. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh and Aaron Lam Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show? Contact nadkoh@sph.com.sg

On What's Trending, New Zealand has named the hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, its bird of the year, despite its status as the world's rarest penguin. The hoiho, found only on the South and Chatham islands, has experienced a 78% population drop in the past 15 years. Also, Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) has launched the Bloobin AI chatbot on WhatsApp and Telegram to help people determine if an item can be recycled. The bot, named after the blue recycling mascot, was launched after a 2023 survey showed that 72% of households recycled.

Trump said he hates Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun told him to do what? What do The Evening Runway crew think? 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 and hongbin@sph.com.sg.