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Is it time to redefine gender roles and leadership? Social expectations, workplace culture, and lifestyles have transformed dramatically in recent years. From boardrooms to parliament, we can see that change is happening. But is it happening fast enough? For Lens on Singapore, host Claressa Monteiro sits down with trailblazers Gregory Vijayendran, Wong Su-Yen and Yeo Wan Ling.  Together, they...

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, Putin and Trump plan to discuss Ukraine, Toronto ends Tesla taxi incentives, Hong Kong tycoon Lee Shau Kee passes away and Singapore to brace for heavy rain. 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:...

Political developments in Japan and Malaysia, China's new plan to boost consumer spending, impact of Trump's trade policies on the US dollar and Singapore's export recovery. 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,...

US sanctions on Russia, the United Nations Security Council condemning violence in Syria, criticism of Malaysia's Prime Minister and an incident in Singapore involving the Law Minister. 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:...

President Trump's tariffs on the EU, Russia-Ukraine ceasefire update, Duterte's ICC arrest, Singapore electoral boundary changes, Hong Kong's stock market surge. 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 Busines...

US military aid to Ukraine, Germany's financial plans under Friedrich Merz, Trump's nominee for US ambassador to Singapore and Japan's inflation data.  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...

Ukrainian president meets the Saudi crown prince; Israel suspends goods entering Gaza; Japan hopes the US does not impose trade tariffs and SGX plans to list Bitcoin futures. 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...

Mark Carney to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's Prime Minister, US President Trump's latest position on Ukraine, Japan's real wage falls, urgent housing needs for migrant workers and new projections for sea-level rise 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 ) ...

President Trump's suspension of tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Canada's record trade surplus, Australian household spending data, China's ongoing trade war with the US and Singapore's Prime Minister will address accountability in a government data mishap. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.c...

US tariff exemptions, European defense measures, South Korea's inflation data, China's defense spending, and Singapore's new regulations on mobility devices.  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 Busin...

Canada’s response to trade tariffs, China’s intent for Taiwan, economic moves in Germany and Australia and EU sanctions on Singapore firm tied to Russia. 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 Bus...

Europe's Ukraine peace plan, China's manufacturing boost, Australia's housing market rebound, and a significant drop in CDL shares 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: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , S...

US-Ukraine defense agreements, Japan’s economic data, New Zealand’s consumer confidence, and China-US military discussions. It also addresses Singapore's fiscal surplus. 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 P...

Canada's Liberal Party's resurgence, a key Ukraine-US minerals deal, progress on the Johor Bahru-Singapore rail link, Singapore's Parliament debate on the budget. 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 Busine...

President Trump's tax-cut and border agenda, the EU's corporate sustainability reforms, a US-Ukraine minerals deal, South Korea's impeachment trial, China's steel glut challenges and upcoming multi-cornered electoral fights 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 )&nbs...

Friedrich Merz's new role as Germany's chancellor, Zelensky's NATO ambitions amidst Russia’s invasion, Australian banks' market fluctuations and updates on Singapore's political scene. 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...

China's support for Trump's peace deal with Russia, confusion over released hostages in Gaza, Japan's rising inflation, South Korea's request for tariff exemptions, and layoffs at TikTok 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: Claressa Monteir...

US President Trump’s comments on Ukraine, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol’s trial, China's financial policies, Australia's unemployment data, and changes to polling districts 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: Claressa M...

US-Russia Ukraine talks, New Zealand’s interest rate cut, Australia's slow wage growth, Singapore's inclusive Budget 2025, and Singtel's significant profit rise. 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 B...

Indonesia's mining law revisions, European defense discussions amidst the Ukraine conflict, a Delta Air Lines crash in Toronto, Singapore's 2025 Budget announcement by PM Lawrence Wong. 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:...

British involvement in Ukraine peacekeeping, Japan's economic growth, Silver prices reaching record highs, and updates from Singapore, include ACRA’s issues with Bizfile and allegations against Comfort DelGro. 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: C...

US President Trump's talks with Indian Prime Minister Modi on trade tariffs, the US delay of a ban on TikTok, rapid economic growth in Thailand, and Singapore's higher GDP growth in 2024. 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...

US consumer prices rise, Japan's escalating wholesale inflation, President Trump's peace talks with Russia and Ukraine, Chevron's workforce cuts and Singapore's top city ranking in Asia-Pacific. 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 Prod...

US tariffs on Canadian imports, Elon Musk's consortium bid for OpenAI, Trump's proposal for Gaza, the debut of China's Long March 8-A rocket, a Paragon REIT buyout 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: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podca...

US President Donald Trump's tariff hike on metals, his call for Hamas to release hostages, political turmoil in the Philippines, stagnant consumer confidence in Australia, and easing inflation 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: Clar...