Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Melissa Ng, a successful product strategist, decided to create an app to help individuals understand their mental health using evidence-based methods.  After being diagnosed with leukaemia, she developed Bravely, a mental health app, in consultation with therapists and clinics.  Launched in late 2023, Bravely provides practitioners with an optimised practice management solution and a digital safe...

A watch collector’s strap is as much a bold statement as the luxury mechanical instrument attached to it. A perfectly paired strap adds that extra personal flair to our wrists, making our precious timepieces fashion-forward at the same time. That's where Delugs come in. This homegrown watch strap brand is now one of the leading watch strap providers globally, having customized a Mathematics-themed...

What did athlete Beth Potter learn from her first Olympic Games experience? Well, she realized that she wasn't good enough to win a medal on the athletics track. So what did she do? Beth moved to a new city, took up a new sport, and resolved to claim a podium place in that instead. Also, need a natural way to cool down in Singapore's hot and humid weather? Locals in India are turning to cool drink...

A Monday of congratulations and commiserations, as Spain conquered the continent to be crowned champions of Europe while the wait goes on for England as alas, it DIDN’T come home. On today’s Sports Minutes, Zia-ul Raushan speaks to two fans -  Alberto Ramon Siles, a Spanish journalist who hails from Murcia, and Jod Gill, a lifelong England fan and a partner with Deloitte SEA reviewing the final th...

For years, Japanese coach Kazuaki Yoshinaga was synonymous with an all-conquering Albirex Niigata, delivering 4 league titles, 2 Singapore Cups, 1 League Cup, 3 Community Shields in his two stints as head coach at the club. But following a poor start to the 2024/25 season, the defending champions announced on July 13 that they have parted ways with the four-time Coach of the Year by mutual consent...

Kate Torres has now been sentenced to eight years in prison for human trafficking and slavery.  How did the former model who partied with Leonardo DiCaprio and graced the cover of international magazines exploit her followers?   Get in touch with our anchors at  rgidwani@sph.com.sg ,  chuatt@sph.com.sg  and  hongbin@sph.com.sg .    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Amour-Levar is a philanthropist, a record-breaking adventurer, climate investor, best-selling author and human rights and sustainability advisor. A passionate champion of female empowerment and environmental conservation, she founded two award-winning, non-profit organisations: Women on a Mission and HER Planet Earth. Today, Christine also runs her own consultancy business focused on soc...

Transforming the real estate agency business to better relate to customers and tap demand from younger homebuyers. That’s what we’re going to talk about today. Launched in February 2000, our guest OrangeTee aspires to be a reputable, dynamic and fast growing real estate enterprise in Singapore.  The firm prides itself on building trust and long-term relationships and its ability to embrace the old...

Singapore stocks closed in the green today, following some of the global stock market gains. How has markets fared to start the week and what’s driving markets? Meanwhile, Singapore private equity fund, Azalea has also launched a new set of private equity-backed bonds that are close to $800 million. And the issue is set to attract a strong response, thanks to local investors’ keen appetite for yie...

Bidadarikek, a Muslim-friendly bakery in the West Coast, is known for its affordable $2.70 croissants. Founded by Nur Syafawani, a former tattoo artist, the bakery offers a variety of cream-filled croissants in unique flavours like ondeh ondeh, bubble gum, and Nutella.  With 126K followers on TikTok, Syafawani learned baking through YouTube and initially sold made-to-order cakes before opening her...

Donald Trump narrowly escaped an attempt on his life with a bullet through an ear during a campaign rally on July 13. Within minutes of the news breaking, the word "staged" was trending on X in the United States. Why are there conspiracy theories going around social media? Also, Samsung is hoping to lure fitness and health-tracking technology lovers with its newest wearable device - the Galaxy Rin...

The Singapore Women’s National Team are set to play their FIRST match on home soil in more than a year, when they take on Macau on July 16th at the Jalan Besar Stadium. So have you got your tickets to go support Team Singapore? Well if you haven’t - allow Dorcas Chu, who has battled the odds to overcome an ACL injury and returned to the National Team squad, to convince you. Tune in as Sports Minut...

Several of the K-pop's biggest stars have now used AI to create music videos and write lyrics, including boy band Seventeen. Last year the South Korean group sold around 16 million albums, making them one of the most successful K-pop acts in history. But it’s their most recent album and single, Maestro, that’s got people talking. The Evening Runway crew discuss. Get in touch with our anchors at  r...

Singapore stocks advanced this morning, following better-than-expected gross domestic product growth in the second quarter of 2024. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.5 per cent higher at 3,492.95 points after 70.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Mapletree Logistics Trust after the trust’s manager said it expects negative re...

Charina Widjaja, a Her Times Youth Entrepreneur Award winner, is the founder of three organizations: DFW Creative Pte Ltd, NXT Interactive Pte Ltd, and Personaje Studio Pte Ltd. Charina's strategic approach emphasizes digital outreach, partnerships, and collaborations, driving enterprise success. So how does she juggle all three successful businesses at once? And what can we learn from her story s...

Have you ever wondered why the smell of lavender can calm your nerves or why a citrus scent can instantly energise you? It's because scents have the unique ability to transport us to different times and places, evoking strong memories and emotions. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Jason Lee, the founder and CEO of Scent by Six , to share his journey of creating Scent by...

On What's Trending, AirAsia X (AAX) has announced a new route to Africa, connecting Singaporean travellers to Nairobi, Kenya via Kuala Lumpur. And there's a video which features a DJ in a safari setting, surrounded by giraffes and zebras. The caption suggests he is having the time of his life, with aerial shots of the animals and one animal looking at the DJ confused but slightly entertained. Also...

Is the upcoming Ambani wedding a mockery of the wealth divide in India or was it carried out in such a lavish way to garner business, or pleasure? Mr. Ambani's personal fortune is over 100 billion dollars. Is that a reason to spend so freely or should the family focus on philanthropy also? The Evening Runway crew discuss. Get in touch with our anchors at  rgidwani@sph.com.sg ,  chuatt@sph.com.sg  ...

Singapore equities gained steadily at the opening bell today, mirroring strong overnight gains in global markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.6 per cent after 49.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel and Keppel DC Reit. That’s as the data centre Reit and its sponsor are jointly acquiring a 100 per cent int...

Erwan Heussaff is a renowned French-Filipino content creator, entrepreneur, and gastronome who has made significant strides in the digital media and culinary world. With a passion for food, travel, and storytelling, he founded FEATR, a pioneering digital media company in the Philippines that has captivated millions of followers. Through FEATR, Erwan produces high-quality shows and documentaries th...

Tapping emerging opportunities in the maritime industry – that is what we’re going to talk about today. Founded in Norway in 1861, our guest is the corporate investment arm of Wilhelmsen. Wilhelmsen, for context, has one of the world’s largest maritime networks on call 24/7 to provide essential products and services to the merchant fleet.  With thousands of employees spread across close to 60 coun...

Have you ever seen a wayang performance, or street opera, before? If not, there's an iconic play in town called Titoudaothat might be the perfect introduction to this traditional art form. First staged in 1994, Titoudao returns for its 30th anniversary, captivating audiences with its rich storytelling and cultural significance. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Goh Boon T...

On What's Trending, Joe Biden's health has been a topic of debate following the June 27th presidential debate. There has been a heated exchange between Biden's press secretary and journalists about the visit of a Parkinson's disease specialist to the White House.  Also, a sauna cabin outside a HDB flat has sparked a heated debate among netizens, raising questions about the allowed items in common...

The famous Actor, Alec Baldwin, who is 66 years old now, faces an involuntary manslaughter charge, which he denies, in the October 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. A jury has been picked to hear the trial of Alec Baldwin for a fatal shooting on a film set in New Mexico. Hongbin Jeong, Roshan Gidwani and Chua Tian Tian spill the tea!  Get in touch with our anchors at  rgidwani@sph.com...

The Singapore Aquatics has recently been in the headlines for the shock omission of 3-time Olympian Quah Ting Wen from it’s swimming contingent heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Described by some as a ‘baffling and confusing’ decision, just how and why did it amount to this for the 31-year old - who up until 5th July 2024 was expecting to be on the plane to Paris? Ting Wen herself joins us on Sp...