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Could Ilhan Fandi’s move to Thailand's BG Pathum and Izwan Mahbud’s return to first team action with the Lion City Sailors spark revivals in their respective careers? And having caught our breaths, we recap and review the goal-fest of a Singapore Premier League weekend that saw 26 goals scored across 4 matches. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Are you ready to buckle up and hit the road in the Lion City? Whether you’re a fresh-faced newbie or just looking to brush up on your driving skills, this episode of "That's How!" is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about learning to drive in Singapore. Join Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani as they take you on a whirlwind tour of the Singaporean driving scene.  Source: www.getgo.sg/blog/easy-guide-to-getting-a-driving-licence-in-singapore/

From a single resort in Phuket to becoming one of the world’s leading independent, multi-branded hospitality groups – today we’re going to bring you an inside look into the growth story of Banyan Group.  With its beginnings dated about 30 years back to 1994, Banyan Group was founded as a sanctuary for the senses and now boasts a diversified portfolio of hotels, resorts, spas, galleries, golf and residences centred around 12 major brands, including: Banyan Tree, Angsana, Cassia, Dhawa and Laguana.  The business was built around the core-concept of sustainability, and adopts what it calls an “asset-right” model to maximise value for its stakeholders through a three-pronged approach.  That includes rebalancing asset ownership to focus on key competencies, unlocking land banks to realise development value and growing fee-based segment through strategic industry partnerships. Why are we talking to Banyan Group you might ask? Well, the firm had in January this year shifted its corporate umbrella brand from “Banyan Tree Group” to Banyan Group to reflect its portfolio transformation from a single luxury brand to a multi-brand player. That’s as the firm seeks further expansion with 19 new properties and residences in Cambodia, China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Mexico in the pipeline for this year. So what can we expect on this front, and how far will a new umbrella brand help individual brands under the Group better position for the future?  Meanwhile, the firm’s founder Ho Kwon Ping also told Nikkei Asia in February that the firm plans to split its hotel and property development units to unlock value for the Group. But how effective will this be in shoring up the share prices of the firm? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Ho Kwon Ping, Executive Chairman and Founder, Banyan Group. 

Singapore stocks started trading in positive territory today, after Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.3 per cent higher at 3,452.23 points after 21.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Great Eastern after the insurer today posted a 45 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit to S$280.4 million for the second quarter ended Jun 30, from S$193.2 million. Elsewhere, from Microsoft’s earnings out overnight, to Airbus’s profits falling sharply in Q2 – more corporate headlines are in focus. Also on deck – HSBC’s US$3 billion share buyback.   On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Assistant Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.

Valerie Valcourt, a 34-year-old former executive assistant, made headlines by quitting her six-figure tech job to follow her true passion for pastry. After feeling unfulfilled in her corporate role, she bravely left Seattle and moved to the south of France to attend culinary school. Despite initial challenges and setbacks, Valerie persevered, ultimately securing a full-time position as a pastry assistant at Maison Chabran. On R.IC.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Valerie Valcourt, Commis Pâtissière, Maison Chabran, to share more about her journey and find out whether taking risks was worth it. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani 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!

Today, homeowners have an eye for unique pieces that tell their stories and portray their individuality. But how do you budget for it? Building a home should be a feeling of fulfilment, not financial strain, as many Singaporean homeowners have expressed. On Culture Club, Roshan Gidwani speaks with Wint Aung, Co-Founder, Le Interior Affairsto find out more about renovation trends in Singapore. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh and Simone Chua Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show? Contact nadkoh@sph.com.sg

On What's Trending, the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics' mascots, the Phryges and Phryges, are a symbol of French history. The Phryges represent a pair of Phrygian caps, a type of hat symbolizing French liberation. Originating from 18th-century French revolutionaries, the caps have been worn since the Bastille prison storming in 1789. Also, Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina captured a perfect 10 pose for an almost perfect 10 wave during the 2024 Paris Olympic games. The results produced another perfect moment, as Medina leapt from his surfboard, raised his finger aloft, and his board just managed to fly parallel to him. The photograph has spread across social media, with Brazilians celebrating Medina's progress into the final eight of the competition. Medina's Instagram post received over four million likes.

Was the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony a success? There was a biblical scene, Lady Gaga performed and a severed head made an appearance…. 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 started trading in positive territory today ahead of a key US Federal Reserve meeting. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.2 per cent higher at 3,449.48 points after 45.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel Real Estate Investment Trust, after its manager today announced a 3.4 per cent year-on-year decrease in distribution per unit for the half year ended June. Elsewhere, from more on Sheng Siong’s earnings to a potential bond sale by Netflix – more corporate headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck, Toyota’s output skidding and how Apple appears to be using no Nvidia GPUs in training AI models. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with  Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research.

Ever dreamt of spitting bars like your favorite rap legends? In this episode of "That's How", Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani break down the art of rapping, making it accessible to anyone who’s ever wanted to try their hand at the mic. From crafting killer lyrics to mastering flow and delivery, they’ve got you covered. They explore the essentials of rhyme schemes, wordplay, and rhythm, and dive into practical exercises to get your creativity flowing.