Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Carolina Lizarazo is an award-winning actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who founded Caruna Med Spa & Laser Center in Miami, Florida. She is known for her versatility and passion, earning numerous awards and nominations. Beyond her acting career, Carolina has demonstrated her entrepreneurial spirit by creating a haven for beauty and wellness, offering cutting-edge treatments and personalised care. Her philanthropic efforts are also commendable, as she actively contributes to charitable causes and inspires others to make a positive impact in their communities. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong speaks to Carolina Lizarazo, Founder, Caruna Med Spa & Laser Center, to find out more on her passions behind the big screen. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong 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!

Singapore stocks rose this morning as remarks from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell cemented expectations that the central bank will cut its key policy rate next month. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.4 per cent higher at 3,401.33 points after 72.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Shangri-La Asia. The hotel group had on Friday posted a 28.1 per cent decline in net profit to US$94.5 million for the first half-year ended June, from US$131.4 million a year earlier.  Elsewhere from Singapore’s factory output returning to growth to more on Apple and Google, more local and corporate headlines remain in focus.  Also in focus – how the over 170,000 possible Starbucks drinks combinations is complicating matters for the company and whether it is beneficial for the firm to go back to the basics. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Cuba is the Malay word for “try.” And it is a home-based business by chef Nazrin Shah. Cuba offers a menu of elevated Malay dishes such as nasi ulam ayam percik buah keluak, as well as a set of caneles, which comes in original and pandan flavours. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Nazrin Shah, Founder, CUBA to find out how he takes traditional flavours in heritage-inspired dishes, and give it a contemporary twist. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong  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, TikTok user Logan Moffitt has sparked a worldwide trend of cucumber salads prepared in plastic deli containers, with his videos gaining 30 million views and thousands of recreations. However, the trend has caused a nationwide cucumber shortage in Iceland, where local grocery stores are out of cucumbers. Also, a new study has found that humans age at a molecular level in two accelerated bursts – first at the age of 44 and then again at 60. The majority of molecules studied showed accelerated, non-linear changes at these two points. Some points in time are particularly important for aging and health, such as the decrease in the ability to metabolise caffeine and alcohol.

KSI is a gamer, and he played Fifa and made more than his teachers. There’s many routes to financial success. Which one did KSI choose?  Roshan Gidwani 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.   

Having gone from winning 3 Singapore Premier League titles in the last 4 years, to winning just 3 matches in their opening 12 league games of 2024 - the new season has been quite the reality check for Albirex Niigata. Why has it seeming all gone wrong? And why did coach Kazuaki Yoshinaga pay the ultimate price for the White Swan's struggles? Club captain Ho Wai Loon spills the beans on Sports Minutes. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

It is all about helping enterprises extract value through digital transformation as we speak to a company said to be a global leader in the industrial software space.  With over 6,400 employees, 5,000 partners and 5,700 certified developers, our guest is Cambridge headquartered software development firm AVEVA. The firm prides itself on sparking ingenuity to drive the responsible use of the world’s resources. Its industrial cloud platform and applications are said to assist businesses in harnessing the power of information, and better collaborate with stakeholders such as customers, suppliers and partners.  These include providing clients with a Digital Twin for the whole asset lifecycle from Engineering through to Operations and Maintenance across diverse industries. So far, AVEVA serves over 20,000 enterprises across more than 100 countries, helping them deliver life’s essentials such as safe and reliable energy, food, medicines, infrastructure and more. Its valuation – well, above 10 billion British pounds. But why are we talking to AVEVA you might ask, well, the firm had in January 2023 announced the completion of its acquisition by Schneider Electric.  The move was said to help the firm accelerate its transition into a subscription-only business model and become the number one Software-as-a-Service (or SaaS) provider of software and industrial transformation. But how far has that played out in terms of R&D investments and support from Schneider Electric? Meanwhile, AVEVA had in April 2024 unveiled an artificial intelligence powered industrial intelligence platform called CONNECT to form an ecosystem for innovation. But what does that mean in layman terms?  It had also in June 2024 teamed up with IN-CORE Systemes to make Electric Vehicle battery production more efficient. But what can we expect on this front? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Shashank Luthra, Vice President, South East Asia at AVEVA.

After dedicating hours to perfecting your resume, applying to countless jobs, and sharing with friends how well your interview went, receiving a rejection email can feel like a crushing blow. You might find yourself wondering, “Am I not qualified enough? Did I answer the questions incorrectly? Or were they just unfair and didn’t assess me properly?” Such thoughts can linger and hinder your progress in the job search for days. On this episode of That's How!, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani delve into how you can still stay resilient after a job rejection.  Source: www.truity.com/blog/didnt-get-job-how-survive-rejection-infj

Bryan Seah, Solution Architect at Barracuda Networks, and Isabella Harefa, Finance Manager at Unearthed Productions, began their Disney collecting journey in 2020 during a trip to Shanghai – they were drawn to a Disney Princess Popmart set and purchased two blind boxes, eventually finding Mulan.  This adventure sparked their passion for collecting, which has grown to include treasures from various brands, including Precious Moments, Beast Kingdom, and Disney Traditions.  Their home has become a Disney haven, adorned with Disney artwork and their cherished collection. They have visited all Disney parks worldwide, except for the Paris ones. On R.I.C.H., Roshan Gidwani speaks to Bryan Seah, Solution Architect, Barracuda Networks, and Isabella Harefa, Finance Manager, Unearthed Productions, to share how their love for Disney has evolved into an enchanting collection that brings magic into their everyday lives. Presented by: Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg), Nadiah Koh, and Aaron Lam Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Singapore shares opened flat this morning, after US indices fell and Europe’s main stock index climbed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index rose 0.03 point to 3,373.61 points after 34.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Marco Polo Marine, after the integrated marine logistics company yesterday posted a 2.6 per cent rise in gross profit to S$14.6 million for the third quarter ended June.  That’s from the S$14.2 million registered for the same period the year before.  Elsewhere, from Singapore’s core inflation cooling more than expected in July, to Alibaba upgrading its Hong Kong-listed shares to primary status, more local and international 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.