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Headline news for August 11, 2025: Gaza airstrike kills journalists, the US prepares National Guard deployment, Australia considers recognising Palestine, Nvidia and AMD agree to US chip sales terms, Keppel divests M1, and a study projects Singapore healthcare savings with lifestyle changes. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie L...

Headline news for August 8, 2025: Israel’s intentions in Gaza, Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire efforts, gold and oil market movements, Singapore Exchange’s record earnings, and new nightlife policies in Singapore’s Boat Quay area.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.s...

Headline news for August 6, 2025:  President Trump’s actions against major banks, Stanford University layoffs linked to federal funding, flat US services sector growth, oil price fluctuations due to tariff threats, and Singapore’s innovative air cargo center.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa M...

Headline news for August 5, 2025:  US dollar volatility amid Fed rate cut speculation, UK-France migrant deal, Japan-US auto tariff negotiations, Australia’s job and student visa updates, and Singapore’s economic strategy review.    Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.c...

Headline news for August 4, 2025:  Hamas offers Red Cross hostage aid access conditional on Israeli airstrikes halt. President Trump imposes steep tariffs concerning Swiss officials. India maintains Russian oil imports despite US criticism. Singapore's property stamp duty revenue rises. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim /...

Headline news for August 1, 2025: President Trump’s new tariffs on ASEAN and other trading partners, and the impact on global markets. China’s factory activity declined. Singapore issues crowd advisories. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by:...

Headline news for July 31, 2025: Canada and European nations move toward recognizing Palestine amid the Gaza crisis. The US imposes tariffs on South Korea, easing trade tensions. The dollar strengthens as the Fed holds rates steady. China’s manufacturing contracts. Singapore’s growth outlook improves, avoiding recession.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day...

Singapore’s central bank today kept its monetary policy settings unchanged; Nissan will close its plants in Mexico and U.S. and Chinese officials agreed to seek an extension of their 90-day tariff truce. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Claress...

US-EU trade agreement averting a major trade war, US diplomatic efforts in Asia, North Korea’s rejection of South Korean overtures, Japanese political developments, and a dramatic sinkhole incident in Singapore. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by:...

Headline news for July 25, 2025: Paramount-Skydance merger, France’s plan to recognize Palestine, UK-Australia defense talks, Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire efforts, and Singapore’s GIC investment returns. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Cl...

Headline news for July 24, 2025: Cancelled US-South Korea tariff talks, China’s conciliatory stance toward the EU, Japan’s Prime Minister denying resignation rumors, a new scam targeting Singaporeans. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Clar...

Headline news for July 23, 2025: The S&P closes at a record high; Japan launches an anti-dumping investigation;  a report claims possible climate-driven shocks to the global labour market and the US and Japan strike a trade deal. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Pr...

Headline news for July 22, 2025: US-Israeli relations, Brazil's Supreme Court actions against Bolsonaro, US trade agreement concerns, a decline in New Zealand exports, and Singapore's LRT maintenance proposals. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Clares...

Headline news for July 21, 2025: Japan's Sanseito party gains, South Korea's improved relations with North Korea, US concerns over Nvidia's H20 chip sales to China, Microsoft's alert on server software attacks, and the Singapore dollar's challenges due to US trade threats. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monte...

Headline news for July 18, 2025: US President’s health is in question; Bitcoin’s record week and Europe wants Iran to resume diplomacy.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times...

Headline news for July 17, 2025: Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, global reactions to Israel’s actions, Japan’s export decline due to US tariffs, Australia’s rising jobless rate, oil price fluctuations, and Singapore’s export growth.   Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( clar...

Headline news for July 16 2025: Rising inflation in the US, new tariffs announced by President Trump, a nuclear deal deadline with Iran involving the US, and European powers, Singapore's new hotel tower project. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Clare...

We often focus on fresh grads and first jobs—but what happens when you’re 50 and suddenly find yourself out of work?  In this episode of Lens on Singapore, Claressa Monteiro breaks down the challenges facing older workers with the help of experts: career coaches, employers and policymakers. From fear and shame to resilience and reinvention, they unpack the emotional toll, the oppo...

Headline news for July 15, 2025: US President Trump threatens sanctions unless Russia agrees to a peace deal; Japan's ruling coalition may lose its majority; UK retail sales rise due to hot weather; Australian consumer sentiment improves slightly; rising concern over etomidate-laced vapes in Singapore. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written...

Potential US tariffs on imports from Mexico and the EU, escalations in Gaza, fluctuations in gold and oil prices, and Singapore's continued economic growth. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Tim...

US tariff increases on imports from Canada and other nations, weapons supplies to Ukraine, Myanmar's tariff reduction request, rising gold prices, and Singapore's new Business Adaptation Grant.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro...

US President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on copper, Japan's car export price cuts, and Japan's wholesale inflation slowdown. It also highlights Singapore's rising COE prices. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT...

Ukraine's call for chemical weapons investigation, President Trump's new tariffs, Marco Rubio's trip to Malaysia, changes in US airport security, Taiwan's military drills, Singapore National Day events. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Claressa Monte...

President Trump has announced new tariffs impacting Asian allies, which has had a significant effect on global markets. Concurrently, ongoing negotiations with Japan and Israel are progressing, alongside continued provision of arms support to Ukraine. Additionally, new tariffs specifically targeting BRICS nations have been emphasized. In other news, Singapore has introduced ultra-fast EV chargers....

Upcoming US tariff hikes, BRICS group condemning conflicts, South Korea's former President facing legal issues, Japan's wage decline despite inflation, and Singapore's new housing units in Sembawang North.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Clare...