Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

In the past decade, sustainability has come into sharp focus for the fashion industry. Here in Singapore, the topic has come into much sharper focus over the last few years. As the new CEO of the Singapore Fashion Council, Zhang Ting-Ting is developing a refreshed vision for the Singapore fashion industry to be a vibrant Asian hub for responsible fashion. This heavy lean on sustainability emerged from her unique multidisciplinary background, starting from architecture at Zaha Hadid Architects before moving into fashion supply chain management and even sitting on The Earthshot Prize Expert Advisory Panel.   On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak with Zhang Ting-Ting, CEO, Singapore Fashion Councilto find out how she aims to execute her vision for Singapore as a hub for responsible fashion. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh  Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show? Contact nadkoh@sph.com.sg

On What's Trending, schools in China are increasingly upgrading their desks and chairs to convert into nap beds, allowing students to have more comfortable sleep. In Huichang, the local government began equipping eight schools with 1,966 sets of recliner chairs and foldable desks which allows students to lie down straight during mid-day breaks, instead of hunching over the desk. Also, Barbie fans in Singapore can now enjoy Krispy Kreme Doughnuts featuring unique designs and flavors as part of the iconic doll's 65th anniversary. Krispy Kreme will be selling three types of Barbie doughnuts at outlets islandwide from September 5th to 30th.

Yes! AI can clone our voices. Two voice-over performers found that their voices were cloned. How did this happen and what are the implications?  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.  

Singapore stocks kicked off the trading day on a bright note after global equities finished the trading week in positive territory. That’s ahead of a highly anticipated September interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose  0.1 per cent to 3,446.66 points after 44.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Nio. The Chinese electric vehicle carmaker yesterday announced it delivered 20,176 vehicles in August. This is 4.4 per cent more than the corresponding year-ago period.  Elsewhere, from a low down on the latest US Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index numbers out on Friday, to more on crypto exchange OKX in Singapore – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck – how US hotel workers were on strike across the US yesterday.  On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments of the day.

I can't afford this. I can't afford that. Will I be able to afford it in the future?  Stressing about money? You're not alone. Whether your problems stem from a loss of work, escalating debt, unexpected expenses, or a combination of factors, we've all had some type of financial worry. But how do you mitigate those concerns? How do you cope with financial stress? Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani discuss some tips on That's How! Source: www.finmasters.com/financial-stress/

Today we’re going to talk about the journey a Japanese thermometer manufacturer took to transform itself into a medtech player and increasingly a medical solutions provider.  Founded in 1921 to address a stoppage of thermometer imports to Japan amid World War I, our guest Terumo is now a global leader in medical equipment with a footprint in over 160 countries and regions.  Its range of products has also broadened over the century, and now extends beyond thermometers to include vascular intervention, cardio-surgical solutions, cell therapy technology and even diabetes care and peritoneal dialysis treatments.  Why are we speaking to Terumo you might ask? Well, Terumo is an interesting company to look at because of just how fast society is changing in recent years, and how societal changes are creating new and more complex healthcare challenges for medtech players.  These include the increased prevalence of chronic diseases amid an ageing population, the drive to improve healthcare efficiency through digital technologies and the need to balance advancing healthcare versus cost effectiveness.  All that means the firm needs to rethink its positioning strategy and value proposition to remain relevant amid the evolving external environment. To do so, Temuro had in December 2021 came up with a 5-year innovation strategy called GS26, in which the company plans to reposition itself from a device maker to a solutions provider.  But what were some of the business decisions made in line with the strategy in the three years since 2021, particularly within Asia, and how would the firm assess its success in implementing the strategy? Meanwhile, Terumo had in August this year launched a new corporate venture fund called Temuro Ventures to invest in early stage companies. But how far will this help Temuro further innovate and meet ever changing healthcare needs?  On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Probir Das  Group Executive Officer, Terumo Corporation/ Chairman, Terumo Asia Holdings, Vice Chairman of APACMed Board of Directors.

Lai Yee is the CEO of Temus, bringing over 25 years of experience to the rapidly growing digital transformation firm backed by Temasek. Despite her social sciences background and lack of initial tech experience, Lai Yee climbed the ranks at Deloitte and IBM, building a remarkable career in tech and business consulting. After experiencing burnout, she took a two-year career break to focus on her health and family. This reset allowed her to return with renewed energy, eventually leading her to the CEO role at Temus. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Ng Lai Yee, Chief Executive Officer, Temus, to share more about how she overcame her burnout. 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!

In Singapore's multicultural landscape, the decline in mother tongue usage is a growing concern, as noted by Education Minister Chan Chun Sing. Here comes Qrious Culture, supported by the Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism, who addressed this by revitalizing bilingualism among the youth. The latest season features bilingual documentaries by storytellers like Priyanka Tamilarasan, who honors Bharatnatyam dancer Ambiga Krishnasamy, and Yusri "Shaggy" Sapari, who captures the voices of Singapore’s heavy vehicle drivers; these films highlight the importance of preserving cultural and linguistic heritage. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Priyanka, Content Creator & Creative Head of Sit Still, Look PRI- TEA, and Yusri "Shaggy" Sapari, Documentary Filmmaker, Paradise Pictures, to find out 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!

A Malaysian teenage math whiz has set a record for solving a 50-digit multiplication. Ms Yap Wen Min, 19, entered the Malaysia Book of Records for being the Fastest to Solve 50 Digits Multiplication in 24.61 seconds. Also, Donald Trump is back to shilling digital trading cards, but this time the Republican presidential nominee is attempting to sweeten the deal for some prospective buyers by throwing in a literal piece of the suit he was wearing when he debated President Joe Biden in June.

The creator behind TikTok’s “demure” catchphrase is now at the center of a trademark battle.  According to TMZ, a man in Washington state named Jefferson Bates filed to trademark “Very Demure .. Very Mindful ...” in an apparent attempt to cash in on Lebron’s success. Who will win this legal battle? Hongbin Jeong spills the tea. Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg.