Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Singapore shares began the day trading in positive territory, mirroring overnight gains in global markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.1 per cent to 3,558.64 points after 35.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have CapitaLand Investment, after the real estate manager said yesterday that the chief executive officer of private equity real estate, Simon Treacy, will be stepping down from his role from Oct 31 for “personal reasons”.  Elsewhere, from European shares jumping yesterday on the back of a rate cut by the European Central Bank, to brands like Sam’s Club and Lululemon defying China’s consumption dip, more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. 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.

Sometimes we worry that our careers we chose, aren't the right ones. So how do we know for sure and how do we create back up plans for our careers? It comes down to knowing what our strengths are.  Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani discuss on That's How! Source: www.truity.com/blog/career-cushioning-backup-plan-safeguard-your-career

On What's Trending, Hotels.com has revealed some unusual items left behind at its partner hotels worldwide, including a pet lizard. Hotels reported finding dentures, a Rolex watch, a Hermes Birkin bag, keys, a car tire, an engagement ring, a tooth, two full-leg casts, stacks of cash, a pet lizard, and a chick. Also, a six-year-old Cape penguin, named "Pen," was found safe in Japan after escaping a typhoon. Born and raised in captivity, Pen had never swam in open waters before. During a typhoon called Shanshan, she escaped from a beach in central Japan's Himakajima island, where she had never swam in open waters before.

Taylor Swift and her boyfriend aren't a real couple? This is according to a body language expert and a document that's surfaced which says they're meant to break up later in September of 2024. So, it’s all a PR stunt? But is the document real? The stars have denied it. What do The Evening Runway crew think? Press play for 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.  

It’s almost time for dinner, but today’s conversation might just get you reaching out for that bag of chocolates or snacks right before meal time.  That’s because we’re speaking to one of the largest players in the global snacking industry today – Mondelez International.  Mondelez International is a relatively young company founded in 2012, but its history goes way back. The company emerged when the then-Kraft Foods was split into two companies to separate its North American grocery business with the remaining of the company.  The North American grocery was called Kraft Foods Group, while the remainder of Kraft Foods was renamed into Mondelez International in October 2012, with a focus on snacks and confectionery.  Mondelez International holds some of the most iconic snack brands that we know today, including iconic US$1 billion dollar global brands such as Oreo, Toblerone and Cadbury, as well as other well-known local jewels such as 7Days and Alpen Gold.  As for the money – its  2023 net revenues came in at approximately US$36 billion.  But what was the rationale behind the spinoff? How would the firm assess the success of the spinoff of Kraft Foods Group and the rebranding into Mondelez international thus far?  Meanwhile, Mondelez International had in July this year missed expectations for second quarter revenue as consumers tighten their purse strings amid high inflation. But how would the firm assess its most recent performance? Which are the key markets and categories driving growth and what are the opportunities ahead? Speaking of markets, Mondelez International is reportedly said to expand its presence in China by introducing a wider range of cake-related products. It also said in May 2024 that it will invest over US$5 million in a Regional Biscuit and Baked Snacks Lab and Innovation Kitchen in Singapore. But what can we expect on both fronts? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Tomás Centeno, Vice President of Strategy and Commercial Excellence, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (AMEA), Mondelēz International.

Behind every iconic animated character, there's a unique voice. But who's the person behind that voice? How did he or she become that voice or even create that voice? How do you become a voice actor? On That's How, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani find out from a voice actor himself - Marlon Dance-Hooi, the voice behind Oddbods, an Emmy-Nominated Netflix Cartoon, as well as Donkey ​from Universal Studios Singapore's Donkey Live! show, and many more. 

Singapore shares began trading in positive territory today, tracking overnight gains in global markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) advanced 0.6 per cent to 3,553.59 points after 55.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market.   In terms of companies to watch, we have Dyna-Mac. That’s after South Korean company Hanwha has launched a voluntary conditional cash offer through a special-purpose company to take management control of Dyna-Mac at S$0.60 a share.  Elsewhere, from a deep dive into comments by a hawkish Bank of Japan policy maker to Chinese carmakers setting up factories overseas to avoid tariffs on Chinese exports, more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck – one last look at expectations before the European Central Bank’s latest interest rate decision, and how Adobe is set to unveil a new generative artificial intelligence powered video creation and editing tool in a limited release this year. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.

Singapore's Fortuna is set to revolutionize the Italian dining experience in Tanjong Pagar, bringing the rich culinary traditions of Sicily and Naples to the city's heart. As Singapore's first Sicilian-Neapolitan restaurant, Fortuna offers an authentic taste of southern Italy, crafted by renowned chefs and culinary experts. The menu features a variety of pizzas, each prepared with meticulous fermentation to achieve the perfect texture and flavour, while its pasta is made in-house using premium ingredients like Naples flour, Sicilian olive oil, and local free-range eggs. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Omar Tutino, Chef & Co-founder, Fortuna Singapore, to explore what makes this new dining destination a true taste of Italy. 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!

On What's Trending, the University of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest is making waves with its unique teaching method. First-year veterinary students learn animal anatomy by studying live horses brought into the classroom, with chalk lines marking their bones, muscles, and organs. The calm horses, provided by the Budapest police, are rewarded with sugar cubes for their cooperation, making it a memorable and engaging start to the students' academic journey. Also, a Malaysian couple has surprised their guests with a unique wedding door gift - live betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish. The couple's video, posted by X user @mhmmdhsm, shows a wedding guest registration table filled with large pink plastic bags filled with smaller, clear bags with colourful betta fish, which are territorial and aggressive.

Beyoncé feels like the fans are the visuals and so she doesn’t need to release any music videos. But how does the evening runway crew feel about this? Roshan Gidwani, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg.