Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Several of the K-pop's biggest stars have now used AI to create music videos and write lyrics, including boy band Seventeen. Last year the South Korean group sold around 16 million albums, making them one of the most successful K-pop acts in history. But it’s their most recent album and single, Maestro, that’s got people talking. The Evening Runway crew discuss. Get in touch with our anchors at  rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg.   

Singapore stocks advanced this morning, following better-than-expected gross domestic product growth in the second quarter of 2024. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.5 per cent higher at 3,492.95 points after 70.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Mapletree Logistics Trust after the trust’s manager said it expects negative rental reversions in China to persist over the next few quarters.  Meanwhile, from a quick look at Singapore’s Q2 GDP numbers to Tesla’s frenetic rally losing steam, more local and corporate headlines remain in focus.  On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments moving markets for the day.

Charina Widjaja, a Her Times Youth Entrepreneur Award winner, is the founder of three organizations: DFW Creative Pte Ltd, NXT Interactive Pte Ltd, and Personaje Studio Pte Ltd. Charina's strategic approach emphasizes digital outreach, partnerships, and collaborations, driving enterprise success. So how does she juggle all three successful businesses at once? And what can we learn from her story so you can become the next "Girl Boss"? On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Charina Widjaja, CEO, DFW Creative Pte Ltd, to find out how. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Have you ever wondered why the smell of lavender can calm your nerves or why a citrus scent can instantly energise you? It's because scents have the unique ability to transport us to different times and places, evoking strong memories and emotions. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Jason Lee, the founder and CEO of Scent by Six, to share his journey of creating Scent by Six, the inspiration behind his fragrances, and how he believes scents can be a force of comfort and healing. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show? Contact nadkoh@sph.com.sg

On What's Trending, AirAsia X (AAX) has announced a new route to Africa, connecting Singaporean travellers to Nairobi, Kenya via Kuala Lumpur. And there's a video which features a DJ in a safari setting, surrounded by giraffes and zebras. The caption suggests he is having the time of his life, with aerial shots of the animals and one animal looking at the DJ confused but slightly entertained. Also, the first MISS AI beauty pageant, the first of its kind, has just been announced, with the first winner being Kenza Layli, a Moroccan lifestyle influencer who aims to bring diversity and inclusivity to the AI creator landscape. With nearly 200,000 Instagram followers and 45,000 on TikTok, Layli is entirely AI-generated, from her images to her captions and acceptance speech. However, experts have expressed concern about the implications of an AI beauty pageant, as stylized AI-generated images may further homogenize beauty standards.

Is the upcoming Ambani wedding a mockery of the wealth divide in India or was it carried out in such a lavish way to garner business, or pleasure? Mr. Ambani's personal fortune is over 100 billion dollars. Is that a reason to spend so freely or should the family focus on philanthropy also? The Evening Runway crew discuss. Get in touch with our anchors at  rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg.   

Singapore equities gained steadily at the opening bell today, mirroring strong overnight gains in global markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.6 per cent after 49.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel and Keppel DC Reit. That’s as the data centre Reit and its sponsor are jointly acquiring a 100 per cent interest in a shell and core data centre based in Tokyo, Japan.  We’ll also have more on SGX companies V2Y Corporation and Second Chance Properties. Elsewhere from more on expectations on the latest US inflation data out tonight, to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony to lawmakers, more international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director Azure Capital.

Erwan Heussaff is a renowned French-Filipino content creator, entrepreneur, and gastronome who has made significant strides in the digital media and culinary world. With a passion for food, travel, and storytelling, he founded FEATR, a pioneering digital media company in the Philippines that has captivated millions of followers. Through FEATR, Erwan produces high-quality shows and documentaries that explore diverse subjects, from traditional cooking methods in the Cordilleras to the state of salt-making in the Philippines. His work not only entertains but also educates and promotes Filipino culture and cuisine on a global scale. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Erwan Heussaff, Founder, FEATR MEDIA, to find out more. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Tapping emerging opportunities in the maritime industry – that is what we’re going to talk about today. Founded in Norway in 1861, our guest is the corporate investment arm of Wilhelmsen. Wilhelmsen, for context, has one of the world’s largest maritime networks on call 24/7 to provide essential products and services to the merchant fleet.  With thousands of employees spread across close to 60 countries, the company is said to supply crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail.  But perhaps what is more exciting about this century old global maritime industry group is how it is leveraging the startup ecosystem to sieve out new opportunities and pockets of growth. For one thing, Wilhelmsen came up with a joint venture with German engineering firm thyssenkrupp called Pelagus 3D to use 3D printing technologies to make custom, standard and obsolete spare parts on-demand.  The question is – how far will corporate venture initiatives help position the firm for future, and ride the wave of the transforming maritime industry? Meanwhile, Singapore had in 2021 set out its ambitions to make the country the Silicon Valley of maritime technology, raising its 2025 target for the number of maritime startups up from 100 to 150.  So what opportunities does the geographical market present for old-timers and legacy firms like Wilhelmsen? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Nakul Malhotra, Vice President, Emerging Opportunities Portfolio, Maritime Services, Wilhelmsen.

Have you ever seen a wayang performance, or street opera, before? If not, there's an iconic play in town called Titoudaothat might be the perfect introduction to this traditional art form. First staged in 1994, Titoudao returns for its 30th anniversary, captivating audiences with its rich storytelling and cultural significance. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Goh Boon Teck, Playwright, Director & Designer, Titoudao, Chief Artistic Director, Toy Factory Productions, and Tan Rui Shan, Lead Actress, Titoudao, to share more about the challenges of bringing this story to life, and the exciting elements of the 30th-anniversary staging.