Would you give up your university education to follow your passion? That’s exactly what John Chung did about a decade ago.

Right out of junior college, John chose to forego a traditional university education and embark on an entrepreneurial path driven by an unwavering passion for footwear.

Was this the right choice? On R.I.C.H, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak with John Chung, Founder of Mason & Smithto find out. 

Would you give up your university education to follow your passion? That’s exactly what John Chung did about a decade ago.
Right out of junior college, John chose to forego a traditional university education and embark on an entrepreneurial path driven by an unwavering passion for footwear.
Was this the right choice? On R.I.C.H, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak with John Chung, Founder of <a href="https://www.masonandsmith.com/">Mason &amp; Smith</a> to find out.

From politics to pop culture, we've got it all. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of business, lifestyle, culture, travel, and sports.

From politics to pop culture, we've got it all. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of business, lifestyle, culture, travel, and sports.

The Evening Runway with Hongbin Jeong, Roshan Gidwani and Chua Tian Tian

The Evening Runway with Hongbin Jeong, Roshan Gidwani & Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)

R.I.C.H: This millenial skipped university to be a cobbler. Now he's a thriving entrepreneur

Singapore stocks began the day trading in positive territory, despite overnight losses in markets abroad.  

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to 3,603.31 points after 53.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. 

In terms of companies to watch today, we have Singapore Airlines, after SIA Group’s passenger capacity for September rose 9.7 per cent, outpacing the month’s 7.7 per cent passenger traffic growth. 

Elsewhere from a selloff in global technology stocks amid disappointing guidance from Dutch chip giant ASML, to news of Qualcomm likely waiting for the US election before deciding a move on Intel, more corporate headlines remain in focus.  

Also on deck – how former US President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial had a faltering sales launch. 

On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Assistant Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.

Singapore stocks began the day trading in positive territory, despite overnight losses in markets abroad.  
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to 3,603.31 points after 53.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. 
In terms of companies to watch today, we have Singapore Airlines, after SIA Group’s passenger capacity for September rose 9.7 per cent, outpacing the month’s 7.7 per cent passenger traffic growth. 
Elsewhere from a selloff in global technology stocks amid disappointing guidance from Dutch chip giant ASML, to news of Qualcomm likely waiting for the US election before deciding a move on Intel, more corporate headlines remain in focus.  
Also on deck – how former US President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial had a faltering sales launch. 
On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Assistant Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.

Market View: Sell off in ASML shares amid disappointing 2025 forecast, Impact on US, European, Asian markets, TSMC, Tokyo Electron, Advantest; STI movements; SIA’s passenger capacity for Sep up 9.7%; CDL Hospitality Trusts acquiring upscale boutique hotel in Exeter; Food Innovator Holdings’ IPO on SGX Catalist; Qualcomm vs Intel; Trump’s crypto platform’s launch

Are we addicted to Social Media and the comments section?

Shawn Mendes was. He used to even look for celebrity comments.

It's great that he's more secure now but...what do The Evening Runway crew think?

Press play for the tea shall be spilled! 

Are we addicted to Social Media and the comments section?
Shawn Mendes was. He used to even look for celebrity comments.
It's great that he's more secure now but...what do The Evening Runway crew think?
Press play for the tea shall be spilled!

Spill The Tea: Is Shawn Mendes addicted to Instagram?

Shi Xuan initially aimed to join the Singapore Police Force due to her interest in logical reasoning but shifted to a career in education after accepting an offer from The Learning Lab (TLL).

Despite struggling with math in secondary school, a supportive teacher in Sec 3 inspired her to pursue a teaching career to offer similar guidance to others.

After joining TLL, her passion for education deepened, but she eventually felt limited by the digital learning platform used during COVID-19.

Seeking a more advanced and innovative environment, she moved to Spark Education, where she collaborates with experts to create interactive, tech-driven curriculum materials.

On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Shixuan Kuah, Curriculum Specialist, Spark Education Group, to share more about her story.



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!

Shi Xuan initially aimed to join the Singapore Police Force due to her interest in logical reasoning but shifted to a career in education after accepting an offer from The Learning Lab (TLL).
Despite struggling with math in secondary school, a supportive teacher in Sec 3 inspired her to pursue a teaching career to offer similar guidance to others.
After joining TLL, her passion for education deepened, but she eventually felt limited by the digital learning platform used during COVID-19.
Seeking a more advanced and innovative environment, she moved to Spark Education, where she collaborates with experts to create interactive, tech-driven curriculum materials.
On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Shixuan Kuah, Curriculum Specialist, Spark Education Group, to share more about her story.
 
Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani
Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (<a href="mailto:alexparada@sph.com.sg">alexparada@sph.com.sg</a>)
Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

R.I.C.H: This millenial skipped university to be a cobbler. Now he's a thriving entrepreneur

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