Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

On What's Trending, Maximilian Maeder, the youngest Olympic medallist from Singapore, returned home after a 13-hour flight from Paris. On August 9, Maeder, the youngest of six Singaporean Olympic medallists, came in third place in the men's kite competition. And coincidentally on the same day that Singapore celebrated its 59th year of independence, he received his bronze medal. Upon reaching the arrival hall, the crowd erupted in cheers saying, "Welcome Home!" Also, TikTok has sparked a new trend with the cheese and pickle sandwich, known as a pickle in a blanket. The idea was first shared by TikTok user Claire, who shared a video of her guilty pleasure snack. The video, which has been viewed 13 million times, shows Claire melting cheese on a pan, placing a full pickle on it, and wrapping the sides of the cheese onto the pickle like a blanket. Are you willing to give this new trend a try?

US gymnast Jordan Chiles has been stripped of her Olympic gold medal after a review board challenged her score during the women's floor exercise. Chiles was initially given a score of 13.666, which put her at 5th, not making the podium. The Romanian Olympic Committee appealed to the review board, arguing that the inquiry was "untimely" and moved Chile's score back to fifth place. On Spill the Tea, Hongbin Jeong asks, "Who is the real winner here?"

Having started the season with just 2 points from their opening six games, Hougang United were under scrutiny for floundering under Marko Kraljević. But after a run of 1 loss in 6 games, and 3 wins in their last 4 - the Cheetahs are suddenly on the prowl - climbing to 5th in the Singapore Premier League standings. What has contributed to their reverse in fortunes? Deepanraj Ganesan weighs in on Sports Minutes! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Dhawal Shah was the kid who could give kiasu parents a run for their money. At the age when most kids were playing Tamagotchi, Dhawal was busy coding his unique versions of the game. And in the three decades between secondary school and starting his own business, he added numerous feathers to his hat — being an engineer, marketer, and founder. Today, along with his childhood friend, he holds the reins of 2Stallions, a leading digital marketing agency, as the Regional Managing Director. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dhawal Shah, Regional Managing Director & Co-founder, 2Stallions, to share more. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Dragonfly is the newest jewel in Orchard Road’s vibrant cocktail scene. Nestled within the chic Vibe Hotel Singapore Orchard, this illustrious art-nouveau bar marries sophisticated design with a groundbreaking cause-effect menu. Its stunning aesthetics was inspired by the late 1800s art movement, featuring a breathtaking stained-glass dragonfly centerpiece and exquisite hand-blown lamps. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Morgan Raelin, Bar Manager, Dragonfly, to find out more about this new cocktail haven. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Ready to turn your spare change into digital dough? Cryptocurrencies have taken the financial world by storm, but how exactly do you invest in these digital assets? On That's How, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani dive into the wild and wacky world of cryptocurrency investing with Ben Simpson who is on a mission to democratize crypto education and wealth for millions.  Source: www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/cryptocurrency/cryptocurrency-for-newcomers-beginners-guide/ www.stash.com/learn/how-to-invest-in-cryptocurrency/

Singapore stocks started trading in the negative territory this morning, and extended the losses to close the day, down 0.8%. This comes despite Wall Street regaining almost all of its losses from the steep dive on Aug 5. So what's driving the STI lower? Will there be a prolonged weakness?  Meanwhile, July’s US CPI data on Wednesday is the highlight of the week, considering what had transpired over the last two weeks. What can we expect and will this be the ammunition the US Fed needs to begin cutting interest rates at its next meeting in September? On Market View, Hongbin Jeong speaks to David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor, to find out more. 

On What's Trending, Marvel has unveiled a new superhero, Jitter, a Singaporean teen named Sofia Yong, on Singapore's National Day. Jitter, who has the ability to hyper-focus and never slow down, is part of the Uncanny X-Men series. She can attain a skill set but not powers for up to a minute before she "crashes." Disney has announced a US$60 billion investment in theme parks and cruises over the next decade, including the biggest expansion to Magic Kingdom, a new nighttime parade called Disney Starlight, a new "Monstropolis" land at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and the Tropical Americas area at Animal Kingdom park. The expansion will include the first ride based on the film "Encanto" and take place inside the magical "Casita" where the movie's Madrigal family lives.

If you do a quick google search, you’ll find some articles saying “It never rains on National Day”. In fact, there are some rumors that the authorities in Singapore have done cloud seeding to ensure that there won’t be any rain on every 9th of August.  But is this actually true? 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. 

Are you burning the candle at both ends? Feeling like your to-do list is running your life? It’s time to hit the brakes and reclaim your sanity! On That's How!, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani dive into the art of stopping the workaholic madness and finding that elusive work-life balance. They unravel the secrets behind why we’re addicted to the grind, explore practical strategies to break free from the workaholic cycle, and uncover the joys of saying "no" without guilt. Source: www.truity.com/blog/how-stop-being-workaholic-estjs-and-istjs