Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

On What's Trending, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has secured a third term. But the election was marked by unusual campaign tactics from a record 56 candidates - these included outlandish stunts like dressing as "The Joker," nearly nude women, pets, and an AI character, overshadowing serious campaigning. But despite the oddities, such tactics were legal under Japan's election laws, which allow free speech as long as it doesn't support other candidates or spread false information. Also, Copenhagen's tourist board has announced a trial scheme called "CopenPay" to reward environmentally friendly tourists for activities such as litter-picking, public transport, or cycling around the city. The initiative, which begins on 15th July, offers free food, activities, lunches, coffees, glasses of wine, and kayak rentals in return for their work.

It's a problem that has the public divided in Turkey. Are stray dogs a neighborhood fixture to be looked after and loved? Or does the government need to take more drastic solutions including euthanasia?  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 hongbin@sph.com.sg

FOUR is the magic number on this episode of Sports Minutes - as the Euros reaches the semi-final stage and the FINAL FOUR tussle it out for a place in Sunday’s final. Who is most deserving of their spot, and who will conquer the continent? Plus, the top FOUR in the Singapore Premier League all clinched victories over the weekend, but who was MOST impressive? Deepanraj Ganesan weighs in! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore shares edged lower at the opening bell today, maintaining a downtrend from Friday’s closing in the prior week. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.2 per cent to 3,405.04 points after 35 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand India Trust. That’s as CapitaLand India Trust announced today that Fitch Ratings has assigned it a first-time long-term issuer default rating of “BBB-” amid a stable outlook.  Elsewhere, from TSMC shares soaring to a record intraday high in Taipei to market reactions to the latest snap elections in France, more corporate and 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.

Glenn Gore is the CEO of Temasek-backed Affinidi, a company focused on empowering individuals through data ownership and redefining data usage with concepts like zero-party data and Holistic Identity. And Glenn has a CEO mindset - emphasising the abundance and growth mindsets which every successful leaders possess. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Glenn Gore, CEO of Temasek-backed Affinidi, to find out more. 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

Wallich Manor, a party hotspot in Sofitel Singapore City Centre, is known for its high-energy cocktails and delectable contemporary European cuisine. The brand is under the Tipsy Collective brand, but has a different approach compared to its sister concepts -- Wallich Manor has tapped a hip-hop pioneer to curate its music. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Rae Ng, Marketing and Communications Director of Tipsy Collective, to find out more. 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, US actor and wrestler John Cena has announced his retirement from competing in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events. Cena, known for his roles in movies and TV shows, announced his retirement during an appearance at the WWE Money in the Bank event in Canada. He announced his final in-ring competition will be in 2025 as part of a farewell tour.  Also, how much are you willing to pay for your favourite celebrity to perform at your wedding? Well, India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, hosted a lavish wedding celebration for his son, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant by inviting Justin Bieber, who performed his 2015 hit "Sorry" at the ceremony, is rumored to have been paid up to US$10 million (S$13.5 million). Ambani, who is the 11th wealthiest person in the world, has held the most expensive wedding in India in 2018, which reportedly cost US$100 million.

The Supreme Court finally ruled that cities were clear to prohibit homeless people sleeping outside in public places. Will this help or hurt a crisis? Roshan Gidwani and Hongbin Jeong spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at  rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg and hongbin@sph.com.sg.   

Long labelled as 'a man's game', the gender inequality connundrum in football goes beyond just the pitches - extending to roles in management and even administration. It's no wonder then that the appointment of 35-year old Bernice Wong as the General Manager of Geylang International, the FIRST female general manager of an SPL club, has raised more than a few eyebrows. Just how did Bernice overcome the odds (and stereotypes) to land the role, what is she doing differently and how is she going to use it to pave the way for others? We speak to her on Sports Minutes to find out! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/geylang-international-s-bernice-wong-is-singapore-premier-league-s-1st-female-general-manager Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong is joined by The Evening Runway crew- Roshan Gidwani and Chua Tian Tian for this latest experience. They come together to release an EP! Or are we? Perhaps not, but they just may be one step closer as they take on a Korean singing class.