Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Now you’d think that on a weekend that saw 24 goals across 4 games - football would take centre stage on this episode of Sports Minutes, but alas it’s not…because it was marred by an unsavoury incident - with allegations of racial abuse by fans targeting French forward Salif Cisse emerging.  The two clubs that are involved have since released statements on social media, stating their zero tolerance stance towards racism - and the Football Association itself has said investigations into the matter have commenced. Deepanraj Ganesan, who broke the story for the Straits Times, has the latest on Sports Minutes. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/monkey-chants-allegedly-directed-at-tanjong-pagar-s-salif-cisse-during-singapore-premier-league-game https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/from-the-sidelines-to-stardom-footballer-nur-ain-salleh-14-aims-to-make-her-family-proud Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore stocks started the day muted, after a choppy week in US and Europe markets ended with a global IT outage disrupting businesses worldwide. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.02 per cent to 3,446.79 points after 75.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand India Trust, after the trust today said it has completed its acquisition of an office building in Navi Mumbai, India, for about 6.8 billion rupees (S$110 million).  Elsewhere, from the implications of the CrowdStrike-linked global tech outage to US President Joe Biden stepping down from the US presidential race – more international headlines remain in focus.  On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Having a job pays the bills, but pursuing your passion is a whole other ball game. Why not do something you love, and in this case, make them chuckle, make them rumble and tumble, maybe even on the floor because they just can’t take it any more!  Liam McDonald was in the business of computers before he made the jump to comedy, having founded Asia’s biggest comedy club.  On R.I.C.H, Liam McDonald, Founder, Lemon Stand Comedy Club shares how he went from the business of computers to opening Asia’s largest full-time comedy club. Presented by: 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

Lo & Behold Group's New Bahru lifestyle destination is set to launch in July or August. Alma House, a serviced apartment within the area, is now accepting reservations. The property, named after the Latin word 'alma mater', is situated near local boutiques, restaurants, and wellness studios. On Culture Club, Roshan Gidwani speaks to Giselle Makarachvili, Co-Founder, ProjectX, to share more about this next staycation find. Presented by: Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

On What's Trending, food artist Michelle Wibowo has exhibited celebrity heads made from sushi, including singers Elton John and Ed Sheeran, and England footballers Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka. The works, made from authentic Japanese ingredients like sushi rice, smoked salmon, and pickled ginger, measure 18cm tall and 10cm wide. Also, fermented foods, such as kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha, have been used for centuries to preserve food. However, industrial production has led to the discovery of additives in almost one-third of these products, including salt, sugar, and artificial sweeteners. These additives are legal but technically classified as ultra-processed.

In 2021, Loh Kean Yew garnered the adulation of a nation when he won the BWF World Badminton Championships. Since then, the Singaporean shuttler has clinched three BWF World Tour wins - propelling himself into the public eye with his blend of hunger and humility. So how will he fare at the upcoming Paris Olympics? Sports Minutes checks in with 27-year old to find out how he's preparing for his second appearance at the Olympics. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

An Italian journalist has been ordered to pay Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni… how much? And WHY? Roshan Gidwani spills the tea.  Get in touch with our anchors at  rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg.

Australia has a multi-billion-dollar greyhound racing industry. Greyhound dogs in Australia are being raced too much, euthanised without cause and left to rot in metal cages. Is this animal cruelty?  Roshan Gidwani and Sean Chong spill the tea.  Get in touch with our anchors at  rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg.   

Tech stocks extended their decline, casting uncertainty on whether the AI rally has truly stalled or if this was just a hiccup. While the three main indexes kicked off the day lower, the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell the most at 2.8%. It was its biggest one-day percentage loss since December 2022.  Rug pull sell off or buy the dip opportunity?  On Market View, Sean Cheong speaks with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital to find out.

Loop Garms is a unique clothing store that focuses on '90s fashion, offering a wide range of items to attract diverse customers.  Located on Veerasamy Road, near Jalan Besar station, the store evokes an old-school neighborhood vibe with racks of '80s and '90s apparel and memorabilia, featuring brands like Nike, Adidas, and Fila. The store's philosophy of inclusivity and accessibility drives its success, with prices kept affordable.  On Culture Club, Roshan Gidwani speaks to FJ & Isaac, Partners, Loop Garms and STAKEOUT, to find out more on what vintage pieces you should own next. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg), Nadiah Koh, and Simone Chua Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!