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Is Formula 1 boring? Not if the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix was anything to go by! We recap the pulsating race that saw Ferrari paint the Lion city red, as Carlos Sainz won his first race for the Scuderia. We hear from Sains as well as Toto Wolff, Helmut Marko, Will Buxton and the fans as we look back on the 14th edition of the spectacular night race!

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Have you ever wondered what it is like to live on the 'fast lane'? We spoke to an up and coming motorsport star who has competed in international karting competitions since the age of 5.

Racing is something she loves because apart from the feeling of victory, it also gave her a passion to share with her father. 

Bianca Bustamante, F1 Academy Driver, PREMA Racing shares her story. 

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Hunter Biden is indicted on three gun felonies, but it seems that his problems are legitimately his father's problems too. But that's not all for US President Joe Biden, with The United Auto Workers going on strike at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis factories. 

As Joe Biden runs for re-election, how will the president cope with his son’s legal woes, turbulence on Capitol Hill and questions about his economic leadership?

We take a closer look with Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics, INSEAD.

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In the dynamic realm of fashion, the importance of a brand name cannot be overstated, but certain names have a knack for making a lasting impact. 

How can a company pick a great brand name that stands out? And is there any way the mistake of picking the wrong brand name be rectified? 

Joy Zhan, Managing Director, We Narrate Brands shares her views. 

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Singapore shares opened flat today after weaker export data clashed with news of a mixed performance on global stock markets.

Data from Enterprise Singapore showed non-oil domestic exports slid 20.1 per cent in August, marking the 11th straight month of contraction.

In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Singtel, after a fund managed by global investment firm KKR is committing up to S$1.1 billion for a 20 per cent stake in Singtel’s regional data centre business. 

Meanwhile from more on CapitaLand Investment to a deep dive into Singapore Airlines’ operating statistics for August, more corporate headlines remain in focus.

On Market View,  The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked these developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

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Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into one of the oldest bakeries in Singapore. 

Make a guess – you might have just passed by one of their outlets today! 

Back in 1926, Polar Puffs and Cakes, or the then Polar Cafe opened its first outlet on 51 High Street, where it was known for its Curry Puffs, ice-cream and chilled beverages. 

The cafe was more notably the go-to place for politicians, lawyers and businessmen due to its strategic location near the trading harbour. Among them – prominent Hokkien businessman Lim Bo Seng, according to the firm. 

Fast forward to the present, Polar has moved away from the cafe business by adopting a takeaway model. That started in 1996 when the company signed a supply partnership with Exxonmobil to turnaround the slowing cafe business. 

And such partnerships have become an integral part of the business. Currently, Polar operates over 190 locations in Singapore. 165 are part of partnerships with businesses, while 30 of them sell directly to consumers in malls.

So how does the firm navigate its relationship with such partners, and what are some of Polar’s plans for the future?

On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Francis Looi, CEO, Polar Puffs & Cakes.

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Vying for an unprecedented 11th consecutive win, Max Verstappen is seemingly on course for an inevitable third world title. All-conquering as the Dutchman maybe, did you know that he's never stepped onto the top step of the podium here in Singapore? Will that change in 2023? Yuey Tan, Singaporean racing driver, weighs in with his predictions for the race weekend!

 

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What is sports without fans? The age-old question was answered in emphatic fashion at the Singapore Grand Prix - and that's even before the cars hit the track! Tune in as we speak to two SUPER FANS who had their lifelong dreams come alive, as they met their racing heroes in the flesh!

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As Singapore's prepares to host the 14th edition of the Formula 1 Night Race, we hit the paddock to check in with the drivers. Verstappen and Redbull Racing maybe the leaving the chasing pack in their wake all season long, but could the unforgiving street track in the Lion City - that has undergone some tweaks for this edition - prove to be a leveller to the playing field? Tune in to find out!

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Singapore stocks rose at the open today, tracking global markets that finished higher overnight.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.5 per cent to 3,266.08 points after 36.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch today, we have LHN after the real estate management services group yesterday provided an update of its business segments. 

Meanwhile, from more on the Chinese PBOC adding more cash into the economy to the latest European Central Bank rate decision, and to Walt Disney holding discussions to sell its US TV network ABC, more international headlines remain in focus.

On Market View, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Sunny Soh, Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets & Investor Education), SIAS.

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