Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Singapore's goalkeeper Hassan Sunny, known for his agility and reflexes, is seldom caught off guard. But the Lions' custodian was certainly caught by surprise when he became an overnight sensation in China after his heroics against Thailand. Hailed for his crucial saves in goal, Hassan and his food stall Dapur Hassan was the talk of the town as Chinese fans flocked to show their appreciation by sending him money and patronising his food stall. So what's his take on his new found fame? He joins Zia-ul Raushan on Sports Minutes to tell us! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

When it comes to making waves on K-Food, one K-pop idol stands out. She’s been dubbed the Mukbang Queen. It's Hwasa from Mamamoo. Everything she’s caught eating on camera - sells out immediately. She’s famously known for selling out Gopchang - which is a popular dish made of cow intestine. But there’s another breakfast item that she made go viral. 

It’s all about S-Reits today as we continue our conversation with a company that is also the first ever guest we had on board on Under the Radar back in February last year. Make a guess! The company is behind some of the most prominent skyscrapers we see at the Central Business District, and is said to be one of the largest diversified S-Reits with total assets under management of S$6.3 billion as at the end of 2023. Well, listed on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange back in January 2014, OUE REIT is a wholly owned subsidiary of OUE Limited, a leading real estate and healthcare group that looks to tap growth trends across Asia.  On its own, OUE REIT owns two hotels, namely Hilton Singapore and Crowne Plaza Changi Airport. It also counts the Mandarin Gallery, as well as commercial properties OUE Bayfront, One Raffles Place and OUE Downtown Office as its assets. Out of Singapore, the Reit also owns a Grade A commercial asset called Lippo Plaza in Shanghai’s business district of Puxi.  But why are we talking to OUE REIT you might ask? Well, OUE REIT was recently rebranded from OUE Commercial REIT in January 2024 to reflect its focus on growth opportunities in the hospitality, office and retail sectors, but what can we look forward to on this front?  Meanwhile, OUE REIT had also in April reported higher revenue and net property income in the first quarter of 2024, where net property income rose 6.9 per cent on the year to S$60.5 million. But how far is this driven by commercial properties and increased tourist spending at its hotels and how far can this continue?  On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Han Khim Siew, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of OUE REIT.

Singapore equities began trading in positive territory today, mirroring overnight gains in Europe. In the morning, the Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.2 per cent higher at 3,305.42 points after 35.4 million securities changed hands. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Keppel Reit, after the real estate investment trust priced A$175 million (S$158 million) of floating rate green notes due 2027.  Meanwhile, from Yoma Strategic’s shares hitting a 16-month high, to SingPost appointing Merrill Lynch Markets Australia as a financial advisor to its board – more corporate headlines remain in focus, Also on deck, the state of the US labour market, pressures on the Japanese Yen against the dollar, and Mexican food chain Guzman Y Gomez’s stellar IPO performance on the Australian Securities Exchange. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Sunny Soh, Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets & Investor Education), SIAS.

Founded by visionary Lim Masulin in 2008, BYO Living has been pushing the boundaries of weaving and design, seamlessly blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. Through collaborations with top architects and designers, they have brought their unique vision to life in projects around the world. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Lim Masulin, Founder of Weaving Atelier, BYO Living, 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!

On What's Trending, Joey Chestnut, the world record holder for the most hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes, will miss the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July contest this year due to his endorsement deal with plant-based meat company Impossible Foods. Also, McDonald's has removed its AI-powered ordering system, developed by IBM, from its drive-through restaurants in the US.

Nvidia has passed Microsoft in market value to become the most valuable listed company. So what’s driving Nvidia’s trillion dollar market value and what are the risks and challenges for this tech giant?  Willie Keng speaks to Chong Ser Jing, Co-founder and Portfolio Manager, Compounder Fund to find out more.  Plus, they discuss how the STI moved throughout the day and the biggest movers.

In Soho, a movie has been axed. The Last Screenwriter was written by ChatGPT. But many were upset about the use of artificial intelligence in place of a writer. How does The Evening Runway squad feel about it? Press play!

Adrian Tan, a Singaporean author and former HR entrepreneur has transitioned to self-employment. He recently published a book titled, "No More Bosses," where he candidly shares his experiences and insights into making the transition to self-employment. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Adrian Tan, Author of Amazon SG Bestseller 'No More Bosses - the journey to sustainable self-employment', to discuss 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!

Singapore equities began trading marginally higher today, following losses in real estate and technology stocks in Europe. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) edged up 0.01 per cent to 3,304.27 points after 43 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Seatrium. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Seatrium New Energy, formerly known as Keppel Fels, has together with RigCo entered into a settlement agreement with Awilco Drilling and two of its units.  Elsewhere, from more on Frasers Hospitality’s foray into the Taiwanese market, to Netflix ramping up local production in Southeast Asia, we’ve got more corporate headlines in focus.  Also in store – how the NASDAQ is once again boosting scrutiny of small IPOs from China and Hong Kong, and Softbank’s billionaire founder Masayoshi Son’s declaration that he’s ready to make his next big bet after a hiatus.  On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments for the day.