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Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing at least 12 people; Vietnam increases government bond sales and China, Russia and Iran jointly meet with IAEA.  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...

US-China trade war de-escalation, British trade talks, EU fines on Apple and Meta, Pope Francis's funeral, former South Korean president Moon Jae-in's indictment, Singapore's political campaigning.  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 Mont...

President Trump's comments on the Federal Reserve, Elon Musk reducing his involvement with the Trump administration, rising oil prices, Japan's factory activity decline, Singapore's Nomination Day, and notable stock updates. 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 edi...

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, 1.4 billion catholics mourn; President Trump stands behind Sec Def Hegseth after another classified information leak; and early voting in Australia begins. 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 Pro...

Ceasefire conflict between Russia and Ukraine, China’s stance on economic negotiations with the US, South Korea's customs violations related to tariffs, Singapore's potential shift in investment regulations, and US market concerns over President Trump's plans for the Federal Reserve. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim...

Trump administration officials could face criminal contempt charges; Israeli troops remain in the buffer zones they have created in Gaza; Cambodia bets on more financial support from China and North Korea criticises the US for deploying the B-1B strategic bomber. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( clar...

Russia's attack on Odesa, WHO's pandemic preparedness pact, Tesla's tariff troubles, Hong Kong’s postal service suspension, South Korean-US trade talks, Singapore's upcoming election. 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...

Singapore's democracy is a unique and complicated one. We have things like the Group Representation Constituency, Non-constituency Members of Parliament, and a cooling-off day at the end of the official campaigning period. In this episode of Lens on Singapore, host Claressa Monteiro sits down with experts Dr Gillian Koh and Prof Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah, as they explain all the quirks of S...

Trump administration's tariff probes, New Zealand-US ties, rising oil prices, South Korea's semiconductor support boost, and Singaporean Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s attendance at a Malaysian state funeral.  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 edit...

United States President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs on China, encompassing corresponding actions from the United Kingdom and Asian nations, volatility in currency and oil markets, and the revised downward economic growth projection for Singapore attributed to trade disputes. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Cla...

Global market turbulence stemming from US trade policies, a deteriorating labor market in the United Kingdom, discussions among Asian countries regarding coordinated responses to US tariffs, and electoral developments in Singapore's Ang Mo Kio Group Representation Constituency. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa...

Significant global economic and political developments include United States tariff adjustments, the formation of a new coalition government in Germany, ongoing presidential campaigns in South Korea, inflationary trends in Japan, and a notable market rally observed in Singapore. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa...

US tariffs on China, global market reactions, and geopolitical tensions involving Russia, Ukraine, and China. In Asia, Indonesia addresses trade imbalances with the US, while Singapore's PM warns of economic impact from tariffs. 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...

Announcements of new buyout offers by US federal agencies, reactions of global markets to President Donald Trump's newly imposed tariffs, a decline in Australian consumer sentiment, tariff negotiations by Taiwan, Samsung's reported profit exceeding expectations, and discussions within Singapore's Parliament regarding the economic implications of US tariffs.   Synopsis: A round up of global he...

Global and regional financial tensions due to US tariffs by Donald Trump, crude oil price cuts by Saudi Arabia, and retaliatory tariff measures by the EU Also included are updates on Asian markets, South Korean elections, and significant movements in Singapore's stock index.   Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Clare...

US tariffs by President Trump affecting the global economy, hacking of Australian pension funds, political crises in South Korea, Japan's inflation issues, and a Singapore market update.   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 Produ...

More warplanes reinforce U.S. military capability in the Middle East; a senior Russian official is expected to visit Washington this week for talks with the Trump administration; China's military launches military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and Visa offers to take over Apple’s Mastercard partnership. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. ...

Australia's election announcement, the US pause in WTO contributions, New Zealand's consumer confidence dip, South Korea's export growth, and updated voter rolls in Singapore and significant Straits Times Index performance. 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 edit...

US tariffs on imported cars, reactions from Japan, and Australia's upcoming election. In Singapore, Cathay Cineplex at Jem will close. 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 , SPH Media --- Fol...

The Trump administration seeks to contain the fallout from defense security leak; separate deals reached with Ukraine and Russia to cease fighting in the Black Sea; multiple wild fires rage across South Korea and bilateral ties between Singapore and Vietnam continue to strengthen. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Clares...

Samsung's co-CEO's death, Australia's budget for cost of living relief, S&P 500 gains, U.S. tariff updates, a supermarket chain sale in Singapore, and a Law Society vice-president's resignation amidst controversy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Korea's political reinstatement, a US delegation visit to Greenland, Australia's budget deficit, steady oil prices amid Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks, Singapore's upcoming election uncertainties, the launch of a virtual Port of 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 )&n...

UNESCO reports glacial mass loss, political upheaval in Israel, economic updates on oil prices and Japan’s inflation rate, and local Singapore news about the Progress Singapore Party's leadership elections.  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...

Alterations to US policy under the Trump administration concerning shipbuilding and trade, discussions regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine, employment statistics from Australia, Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, and significant election-related transformations within Singapore. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Clare...

UN reports record-high greenhouse gas levels. Russia-Ukraine attacks potential pause. Financial markets fluctuate ahead of key rate decisions. New Zealand's economy. Singapore MFA concerned over Gaza hostilities. 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...