Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Football often takes centre stage on this show, but for this Friday…we’re putting football aside for a feel good story..and nothing feels better than a comeback story. From being wheelchair bound to winning multiple medals on the world stage, Singaporean kickboxer Valencia Yip tells us all about her story of resilience and resolve on Sports Minutes. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/fr...

And... Jalapenos? Is this the concotion that Dua loves? What does Gordon Ramsay think? What do The Evening Runway crew think? Press play for the tea shall be spilled!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there ever a right time to ask a superior for a letter of recommendation? Emails can help.  Of course, when they're busy, it's best to let them be and choose a time that's more appropriate if you're doing so in person.  So what's the right way? On That's How! Roshan Gidwani uncovers some key points that can help you figure out how to ask for a letter of recommendation.  Source: https://sg.indee...

Singapore stocks began the morning trading in positive territory, shrugging off global market jitters from overnight losses. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.4 per cent to 3,599.98 points after 46.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Top Glove, after the glove manufacturer yesterday reported a significantly narr...

Hurricane Milton left over 3 million people without power in Florida, forcing zoos to prepare for more extreme storms. Even animals like sea turtles, manatees, penguins, moon jellies, snakes, lizards, turtles, alligators, toads, and hermit crabs have been moved from their enclosures to safer ground. Also, hurricane conspiracy theories have become a significant issue on social media, with false rum...

Singapore shares began the day by trading in positive territory, mirroring gains in overseas bourses. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.5 per cent at 3,614.09 points after 61.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have departmental store operator Metro. The company has acquired a freehold prime office property in Sydney, A...

Jennifer Lopez, is an icon. So can she afford to make risky moves even though it may alter the public's perception of her, especially as an Actor?   Like even when she became a reality TV judge on American Idol?   What do The Evening Runway crew think? Press play for the tea shall be spilled!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Put professional networking and social media together – and there you have it – that’s our guest for today, LinkedIn.  Founded in 2003, LinkedIn connects the world’s professionals to make them more than productive and successful. The firm boasts a diversified range of services ranging from Talent Solutions, Marketing Solutions, Sales Solutions and Premium Subscriptions products.  With over 1 billi...

It all comes down to framing. Maybe criticism is meant to better your work.  It's meant to help you improve. It's also objective, not subjective. But it's still not sitting right with you.  On That's How! Roshan Gidwani uncovers some key points that can help you figure out how to handle criticism at work.  Source: https://sg.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-handle-criticism See o...

Do you find yourself falling back on the same few pairs of shoes for every occasion because it's tough to find footwear that truly fits the bill?  For 7 years, Cherri Wong alternated between just 3 pairs of shoes, never finding a pair that ticked all the right boxes. That's when she decided to start her own footwear business. Now, Sunday Staples has 60,000 Instagram followers and four retail store...

This October, the life and legacy of the late icon and artist Olivia Newton-John will be celebrated with a tribute concert Hosted by Tottie Goldsmith, Olivia’s niece. 'Hopelessly Devoted: A Celebration of Olivia Newton-John' plays at the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands on 12th October 2024.  On R.I.C.H, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak with Tottie Goldsmith, Australian actress, singer, and...

Travel scams are on the rise. While not all travel scams end in violence, most leave unsuspecting tourists helpless and vulnerable.  You may think you're smart enough to spot a scam, but you never know.  A Straits Times’ journalist thought so as well, but she fell prey.  How did that happen?  How can we be more aware? What are some things we need to note before travelling to protect ourselves from...

Ever dreamed of being a race driver, drawn by the speed and adrenaline? But what about the risks of pushing limits at breakneck speeds? Despite the dangers, 14-year-old Singaporean Kareen Kaur is already making waves in go-karting, with her sights set on Formula 1. Join us on Sports Minutes as we chat with Kareen and her dad, Kuldeep Singh, to learn more about her journey! READ MORE: https://www.s...

Many people aren't happy about Tik-Tok's challenges and the way it targets users to keep using the app, especially teenagers.  What are some of these addictive features and challenges that have or can potentially injure teens? The Evening Runway crew spills the tea!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks began the morning trading in positive territory, mirroring overnight gains in the US market. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.8 per cent to 3,603.23 points after 29.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singtel. That’s after business and emergency services hotlines, including those of hospitals and the...

Jeanette Qhek is a psychotherapist, counsellor, and wellness content creator on TikTok.  Through her platform, she shares valuable wellness tips, insights, and advice aimed at empowering individuals and supporting their mental health journeys.  Jeanette also runs Chill By Nette, a wellness space in Singapore that offers counselling services and wellness workshops, dedicated to fostering mental wel...

You're ready to move on. You want to work somewhere else or you just have to find a different job. Whatever the case may be, it's time to tender your resignation.  How do you do so? On That's How! Roshan Gidwani uncovers some key points that can help you figure out how to tender resignation.  Source: https://sg.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-tender-resignation See omnystudio.co...

A lift technician at the LAM Museum in the Netherlands mistakenly threw away an artwork made to resemble two empty beer cans, titled "All the good times we spent together" by French artist Alexandre Lavet. The artwork, which was displayed in a glass lift shaft, was part of the museum's trademark of displaying pieces in "unconventional locations." Also, the world's oldest piece of cheese has been d...

The new joker movie didn't get audiences attention as much as it should have. Why not? Weren't the actors big enough stars? Did it take too long to be released? What do The Evening Runway crew think? Press play for the tea shall be spilled! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares began the day in the positive territory after US equities fell overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.1 per cent at 3,603.41 points after 88.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have enterprise technology company Silverlake Axis. Silverlake Axis said last evening that it lost its free float as less...

Inspired by her own story, Ellice Hendricks-Ngis the founder of Doremi, a platform that helps foster parents have greater access to adoption opportunities and sponsor orphaned children, inspired by her own childhood. Abandoned by her birth parents, Ellice was passed from home to home after being illegally sold as a baby to a woman who eventually had to give her up. Before her fifth birthday, she w...

It’s all about the payments landscape today as we speak to a pioneer in Singapore’s fintech space. Make a guess – this company also has over 650 self-service kiosks across Singapore and handles over 650 million bill payments since its inception in the year 2000. We’re talking about bills for schools, government, hospitals, insurance, utilities and more. And users also use the kiosks to pay for the...

Is there a particular format required for a retirement speech? A song, an introduction and even some fun moments mentioned? What works? On That's How! Roshan Gidwani uncovers some key points that can help you figure out how to write a retirement speech.  Source: https://sg.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-write-retirement-speech See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Tappeti Fine Hand-Crafted Rugs + Carpets is debuting The Tappeti Designer Collective, a stunning new collection created in collaboration with five renowned designers. This collection, launching on Oct 10 at The ArtHouse Singapore, reimagines the art of luxury rug-making, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. The collection not only showcases Tappeti's bespoke, handwoven crea...

A team at The University of Oxford is using tiny radar chips to track bee movements, aiming to help declining insect and bird populations. The Biotracks technology uses harmonic radar tags attached to bees with a drone receiver to improve understanding of pollinator behaviour. The technology can track insect activity from a few meters to an entire field, allowing scientists to better understand th...