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Whether it's the fashion industry or luxury furniture, the ‘Made-in-Italy’ tag has become synonymous with high-quality products of the most refined taste. Raffaele Saporiti, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Saporiti Italia shares more about the significance of Italian design, and how Saporiti Italia is evolving with its regional influences and enduring appeal. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

If you have not been to the movies of late, this conversation is probably a hint for you to do so.  But if you’ve been to the cinemas of late, chances are you might have watched the Barbie Movie, Oppenheimer or the latest instalment of the Mission:Impossible franchise, the Dead Reckoning Part 1.  Speaking of which, beyond the cast and directors, have you ever wondered what made the movies come to...

Out with the new and in with the old because vintage luxury is making a serious comeback.  Amid steady growth in the pre-loved fashion market since the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a rising sub-interest in vintage luxury goods, particularly handbags.  Elaine Fung, founder of pre-loved luxury boutique Loveholic tells us more about this newfound appeal for vintage items and shares an expert's g...

Fancy having some French cuisine at a fraction of its usual cost? Nice Rice is a stall that sells French-Japanese rice bowls located at a coffee shop on Telok Ayer Street. Shawnrick Hu gives us his review on the food stall and what to order there.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special edition of The Evening Runway, guest co-host Jon Chua, Founder & CEO, Zendyll Music shares his experience transitioning from his Sam Willows days to the challenges he faces being in the music industry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shanti Pereira ended Singapore's 49-year wait for an Asian Games gold medal in athletics by winning the women's 200m final at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou - capping a stellar year on track that's seen her win medal after medal, smash record after record. What can we learn from Shanti's heroics, and where to from here for Singapore's sprint queen? We speak to Rohit Brijnath, assistant sports edito...

Resilience is often described as the ability to bounce back from adversity and adapt to the changing needs of a stressful situation, by utilising the environmental or social resources that are available to them.   Recently Income Insurance and Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA) at the Singapore Management University (SMU) has done a study to find out the resilience level of Singaporea...

Singapore shares opened the day weaker after global markets closed mostly lower. In early trade, the Straits Times Index headed down 0.5 per cent to 3,191.96 points, after 54.9 securities changed hands in the broader market. More corporate and international news continue to dominate the headlines today.  They range from Meta Platforms considering paid ad-free subscription for users in Europe to th...

If you don’t know something, just Google it!  While Google started out as the name of a search engine company, the word has become almost synonymous with the act of looking something up online. Beyond that, the tech firm has made itself into all parts of our lives. Some of us use Gmail for emails, Google docs for crafting documents, and Google Drive for cloud storage.  Not to mention the Android o...

From the huge question of Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at the upcoming APEC summit to the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) marking its 10th anniversary. Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liverpool fell victim to a "significant human error" as the PGMOL admitted that VAR officials had failed to act after Luis Diaz's 34th-minute strike at Tottenham was wrongly ruled out for offside. With the catalogue of errors by officials piling up, how can the refereeing body restore credibility? And speaking of apologies, Guardiola might owe one to "that Korean guy" as Hwang Hee-chan scored the...

What are the most common fitness goals Singaporeans have? Mitch Price, National Group Exercise Manager, Virgin Active SG shares more with us on this and how Virgin Active SG is helping its members achieve these goals.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blue Water EduFest , organised by ONE°15 Marina , is making its return from November 2nd to 4th, 2023. This event is not just another gathering; it's a passionate call to action for marine and coastal conservation throughout the region.   Arthur Tay, CEO and Executive Director of SUTL Enterprise , and the visionary behind Blue Water EduFest, shares more about his passion for ocean conservation.  ...

Singapore shares opened on a positive note today after global equities ended the week mixed. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.3 per cent to 3,226.54 points after 50.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Seatrium, after its unit Estaleiro Jurong Aracruz refinanced an existing facility due December 2023.  Me...

You have definitely heard this completely unhelpful, nightmare brief if you have ever worked in socials or marketing. It is the one where brands are obsessively fixated on being the talk of the town and chasing that fleeting "it" moment. But amidst droves of brands capitalising on droves of trends, are viral trends really your best chance at staying afloat in a saturated market? Or are they actual...

Taking an elevator or escalator has probably become an integral part of our lives, but the companies behind them often go unnoticed. And that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about today. Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry. It provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors as well as solutions which can add value to the life cycle of any...

You may have heard of wine sommeliers, but have you ever met a water sommelier? Caryn Tang is Singapore’s first female water sommelier , and she aims to reveal the hidden intricacies of water in Southeast Asia’s first ever ‘Essence of Water’ course. Now, if you think all water is the same, think again. Caryn shares how to identify the flavour profile of water and ways this humble beverage can comp...

August 2023 has seen the rental markets for both condos and HDBs in Singapore go through a significant shift.  We analyze these statistics and look ahead for potential future movements for the rest of the year with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore has been ranked the smartest city in Asia, and the seventh-smartest in the world, according to the 2023 Smart City Index. But, how did Singapore become a Smart Nation? How does data play a critical role in pushing the boundaries of a smart city? Manisha Khannna, Head of AI & Analytics, Asia Pacific, SAS explains.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore's Tampines Rovers and Thailand's BG Pathum have entered into a three-year collaboration with the Singaporean club set to be renamed BG Tampines Rovers from 2024. After three years, the Thai club will take over the Stags' operations, potentially paving the way for more privatised teams in the SPL. Is this good news for the local game? And what does it mean for the competitiveness of the l...

Whether you are going away for the weekend or heading on a month-long European trip, the luggage you take with you can make or break a trip. The best luxury luggage brands are more than a status symbol, like many of the best designer bags, high-end luggage is a savvy investment that enhances your travel experience. But are travellers today looking beyond just a utilitarian object when they select...

In this special edition of The Evening Runway, guest co-host Youyi Lin, Presentation Coach shares tips on speaking with confidence, leaving an impact and common problems many face with public speaking.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks inched up at the open today, after a mixed close in US and Europe markets overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.1 per cent to 3,201.63 points after 54.1 million changed hands in the broader market. Elsewhere, Chinese Evergrande has suspended trading in Hong Kong. Adding to ongoing woes about the property sector, JP Morgan analysts estimate that Chinese ba...

Earlier this week, EU and Chinese officials gathered for the 10th China-European Union High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue in Beijing.  How successful was the dialogue? And with major differences that remain with the EU taking a series of policy measures in recent months under its so-called 'de-risking' campaign, what's next? Dr Cai Daolu, Senior Lecturer and the Academic Director of  the Maste...

Are you a highly-seasoned professional, yearning for a post-retirement career by bringing decades of expertise to board advisory roles? The challenge? Board positions are often accessible only through personal connections; making it clear that it's not about what you know, but who you know. Board Match-Up, is a digital platform that is aiming to reshape boardroom dynamics and ditching the old meri...