Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

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.

Dogs in China are becoming employees in pet cafes, earning money just like humans. The concept, called "Zhengmaotiaoqian" in Chinese, translates to "earn snack money," and the idea is that these pets are working part-time or full-time at the cafes and returning home at night, just like humans. Also, a pumpkin that has won an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California four years in a row has grown well-fed and healthy soil. The 51st World Championship Pumpkin weigh-off in Half Moon Bay, south of San Francisco, was 1,121 Kilograms, weighing 11-14 people depending on their weight.

The Jackson 5, the group that Michael Jackson started out in, wasn’t even going to get a record deal, but someone else believed in them. Who was it, and what did she think about Michael? Press play because the tea shall be spilled!  Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg, hongbin@sph.com.sg.   

Singapore stocks began the day trading in the green, mirroring overnight gains in overseas markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.6 per cent to 3,618.49 points after 22.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Dyna-Mac, after Hanwha Ocean SG revised its final offer price to S$0.67 per share for all the issued ordinary shares of offshore oil-and-gas contractor Dyna-Mac. Elsewhere, from Nvidia’s record close in the previous session, to how Chinese banks are reportedly said to trim rates on 300 trillion yuan (S$55 trillion) of deposits as soon as this week – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Carl Ashton, Investment Counselor, Citi Private Bank.

Do you love animals?  Do you feel like you or a friend has what it takes to help care for them and heal them? Maybe you're next job is to be a veterinarian!  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 veterinarian.  Source: https://www.truity.com/blog/should-i-become-veterinarian

Brasserie Astoria has introduced a refreshed menu under Head Chef Emil Cecil Ess, blending comforting flavors with brasserie classics. Highlights include starters like Stracciatella with French peaches and Seafood Pepperonata with seared scallops and prawns, and mains such as Grilled Celeriac and the well-received Tagliolini Fresca, now permanent. Aside from their new dishes, they also have an upcoming 4-hands collaboration on the 27th of October 2024, with Bjorn Shen of Artichoke. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Emil Cecil Ess, Head Chef, Brasserie Astoria, to share more. 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!

Rihanna has commissioned a life-sized chocolate Lego sculpture of A$AP Rocky for his birthday. The sculpture has gone viral, raising questions about the gifting process, storage, and the time it would take to eat the whole thing. Also, a man has created the world's smallest washing machine, measuring 1.28 inches by 1.32 inches by 1.52 inches. Guinness World Records confirmed that the machine, smaller than a Tamagotchi digital pet, is the smallest in the world. The creator also had to demonstrate that the machine was functional and could run a full cycle.