Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

The kebaya is a garment that needs little introduction. Here on our local shores, many might instantly relate it to thesarong kebaya worn by The Singapore Girls.  But you can also find the garment  in the islands of Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Each region has made the kebaya their own, and each stitch tells a tale of their own history.  On Culture Club, Roshan Gidwani speaks with Raymond Wong, Founder, Rumah Kim Chooas they explore the timeless beauty of the kebaya and Peranakan culture.  Raymond is a practitioner of beadwork and embroidery in Singapore, and also a seasoned fashion designer at Rumah Kim Choo, which was founded by his paternal Peranakan grandmother, Nyonya Lee Kim Choo. Raymond once created a kebaya for Singapore’s First Lady Mrs Mary Tan, and created a shawl for the US First Lady Michelle Obama. Presented by: 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

From Colombia's upcycled sewer pipes to spheres suspended in the sky in Canada, capsule hotels have been reinvented for a new generation of travellers. Also, Starbucks is giving its incoming chief executive, Brian Niccol, access to a company-owned jet to commute roughly 1600 km to its headquarters in Seattle — a perkthat sparked criticism from activists and others concerned about the environmental impact of private jets.

Alex Cooper, is a famous creator and host. Her podcast launched in 2018 and it’s amassed a huge fan base. Now she’s signed a deal with SiriusXM for more than…HOW MUCH?  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.   

Singapore shares started trading in negative territory today despite overnight gains in global markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.3 per cent lower at 3,364.53 points after 23.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have StarHub. That’s as the telco appointed DBS Singapore group executive and country head Han Kwee Juan as its independent director as of 1st September.  Elsewhere, from a deep dive into minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, to LVMH’s Sephora cutting about 10% of staff in China, more corporate and international headlines are in focus.  On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.

Let’s make this go viral.  Picture your posts being viewed and appreciated by millions of people globally. Imagine the excitement of seeing your follower count skyrocket and becoming widely recognized for your name or brand. That’s the essence of going viral on Instagram. On this episode of That's How, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani find out how you can go viral on Instagram with expert tips from Avi Dixit, a local Instagram sensation with over 300k followers.  Source: www.tropee.com/blog/how-to-go-viral-on-instagram www.socialchamp.io/blog/how-to-go-viral-on-instagram/

Imagine suddenly losing your sight right after giving birth to your newborn child. That's the unimaginable reality Cassandra Nadira Lee faced, going completely blind for over a year and being diagnosed with clinical depression following an extremely traumatic pregnancy and premature birth. But how did she transform her life in the face of overwhelming physical, emotional, and financial hardship to become a sucessful entrepreneur helping others transform their lives?  On R.I.C.H, Roshan Gidwani speaks with Cassandra Nadira Lee, Founder, COMBabout overcoming her harrowing journey. Presented by: 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

Following the success of 2023’s Beckham, Victoria Beckham is set to star in a new Netflix documentary series which will explore her fashion and beauty business. The series will offer a “behind-the-scenes” look at her reinvention from Spice Girl to creative director of her own brand. Also, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo launched his YouTube channel on Aug 21 and hundreds of thousands of subscribers signed up within a couple of hours. Ronaldo's new channel, simply titled "UR", went live today and quickly shattered records, hitting one million subscribers in 90 minutes.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have filed for a divorce. The two Hollywood stars only lasted together for 2 years… Maybe co-stars shouldn’t get married?  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.   

You'd think spending in excess of ONE BILLION pounds would be a foolproof way to ensure success for a football club. Evidently not! Case in point: Chelsea - who under the Todd Boehly ownership have splashed the cash to recruit top talents the world over. Yet it hasn't equated to on pitch success. So what has gone wrong, and what needs to be done? We try to make sense of the madness in the company of  Kalvinder Singh, a (disgruntled) Chelsea fan. .Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore shares started trading in negative territory today. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) inched down 0.1 per cent to 3,368.54 points after 58.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sats being the hot stock of the day. That’s after the in-flight caterer and ground handler reversed earlier losses and posted a net profit of S$65 million for the first quarter ended June 2024 last evening.  Elsewhere from how Walmart is reportedly seeking to sell its stake in JD.com to Netflix turning to advertising to broaden its revenue streams – more corporate headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck – convenience store chains 7-Eleven and Circle K! On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.