Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Vangile Makwakwa's journey is nothing short of inspiring. She paid off $60,000 in debt and has since lived in over seven countries without accruing any new debt, all while helping others achieve financial freedom. On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Vangile Makwakwa, Money Trauma Coach and Author of "What's Your Money Personality?", Wealthy Money, to find out more on how we can heal from our money trauma. 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!

8 characters. 8 floors. 8 episodes. This latest Korean Netflix show might be the next series you might be binge watching, keeping you on edge with the twist and turns, getting you heated with anger.  It's "The 8 Show." The series follows eight debt-burdened individuals—all on the verge of committing suicide to escape their financial troubles. They end up participating in a mysterious reality competition show in hopes of winning huge amounts of money. But things quickly turn violent and twisted. If it were you - when would you end the show? 

Founded in 2021, our guest Space Faculty is a business consulting firm and also a pioneer in helping the public and private sectors be a part of the space economy.  The firm’s operations can be segmented into three verticals: one, helping the private sector tap into space-based and deep tech innovations, two, developing national-level STEM 2.0 learning roadmaps for youths and professionals, and three, working with governments to create, expand, and leverage the space industry ecosystem.  For example, the company worked with the Singapore Land Authority to come up with a technology challenge to mobilise youths to develop solutions and prototypes that help SLA’s technologies impact different parts of the community.  It also supports the Office for Space Technology and Industry, Singapore by building a pathway for talent development  through bespoke programmes and industry connection points to complement the education system and meet growing industry demand. Globally, the firm also has a long-term partnership with the US Embassy for the International Space Challenge to showcase the breadth of established and emerging space companies in the global ecosystem, and help them maintain their mindshare in the space industry.  But why are we talking about Space Faculty? Well, McKinsey & Company had in an April report estimated that the global space economy will be worth US$1.8 trillion by 2035, taking into account inflation. That’s a multiple of the US$630 billion seen in 2023.  But where are the untapped opportunities in this space (pun intended) – and how far does that translate into earnings for Space Faculty? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Lynette Tan, CEO, Space Faculty. 

On What's Trending, a man fulfilled his childhood dream on being a professional fossil hunter, and it ended with a stunning find: the first stegosaurus skeleton, which will be auctioned at Sotheby's in Manhattan. Also, NASA and its international partners are developing a new time scale for lunar activities to address discrepancies in lunar clocks due to its lower gravity.

Elain Lim, a makeup artist has transformed her passion for beauty into a unique form of visual art. She went from painting faces to painting canvases, using expired makeup as her medium. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Elain Lim, Artist, Luluel Art Studio, 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!

Chinese National YunHe Wang, who is also a St Kitts and Nevis citizen, has been charged with creating and operating the network. Law enforcement agencies from around the world have shut down a global malware network which stole $5.9bn and is linked to other crimes, the U.S. Department of Justice has said. 

We find it irresistible to fawn over K-pop idols and celebrities, especially when it comes to their flawless glass skin. But behind all the iconic, stunning makeup looks are the masterful makeup artists. What if you could get your make-up done by someone these celebrities actually go to for their looks?

Kacie Stephens, a mother of four who transformed her life from battling alcohol addiction to running a successful cleaning business, The Big Clean Co. On R.I.C.H., Hong Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Kacie Stephens, Founder, For All Australia, to share more about how she overcame her personal struggles and revolutionised the cleaning industry. 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 dipped at the opening bell today as overnight declines in US and European markets kept investors on the sidelines. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) shed 0.2 per cent to 3,316.4 points after 37.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Sats after the in-flight caterer and ground handler yesterday reported earnings of S$64.1 million for the second half ended Mar 31, 2024, more than 10 times the S$6 million booked in the previous corresponding period.  Elsewhere, from Sony riding on the growing popularity of anime outside of Japan, to Google’s US$2 billion investment in Malaysia, more corporate headlines remain in focus.  On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the key developments influencing financial markets for the day.

Located on the fifth floor of Far East Plaza, Ume Maru is a testament to the art of hidden bars, tucked away behind a towering bookshelf adorned with a vibrant collection of classic Japanese manga and graphic magazines. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Jeffry Lautan, General Manager, Ume Maru, to find out more about Ume Maru and its offerings. 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!