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Headline news for September 15, 2025: Middle East conflict updates, US-South Korea trade talks, Nepal’s political shift, US Federal Reserve rate cuts, China’s economic slowdown, Singapore’s new US shipping rules. 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 a...

Headline news for September 12, 2025:  Bolsonaro faces 27 years for coup plot; Germany backs UN two-state plan but avoids recognition; NZ housing cools, US jobless claims spike, gold climbs, and Singapore’s gig workers demand better protections. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com....

Headline news for September 11, 2025: Poland downs Russian drones with NATO backing, escalating war tensions. UK rental supply shrinks, Bali floods kill dozens, US inflation sways markets, and 12 in Singapore face charges over a $40M scam. 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 )  P...

Headline news for September 10, 2025:  Israel's airstrike on Hamas in Qatar, Poland's airspace activation amid Russian attacks, Indonesia's cabinet reshuffle, China's economic indicators, oil market fluctuations, and Singapore's new family support scheme. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph....

Headline news for September 9, 2025: Heathrow reopens after a scare, US court backs President Trump’s raids, and Thailand awaits Thaksin’s verdict. Dollar slides on jobs data fears, Australia’s business conditions improve, while Singapore hospitals delay national health record integration. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Wri...

Headline news for September 8, 2025:  US President Trump hints at potential Gaza hostage deal breakthrough, while Boston sees immigration raids amid legal tensions with city officials. India and Japan strengthen ties through bullet train partnership, as Japan reports stronger-than-expected GDP growth. In Singapore, authorities unveil plans for 4,000 new waterfront homes along Kallang River. Synops...

Headline news for September 5, 2025: Israel intensifies its advance in Gaza as casualties mount; Washington sues President Trump over National Guard deployment; Thailand faces political upheaval with Thaksin Shinawatra’s exit; Trump unveils new semiconductor tariffs;  Japan posts rare real wage gains, and Singapore opens Parliament’s 15th term with a focus on bread-and-butter issu...

Headline news for September 4, 2025: Wall Street ends higher; Singapore’s full year growth expands; Gold extends its record breaking run and China imposes levies on fibre optics. 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: B...

Headline news for September 2, 2025: Victory for antitrust crackdown on Big Tech; investors brace for more volatility; China holds its largest-ever military parade and Singapore’s PMI is up. 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 Pr...

Headline news for September 2, 2025: China, India, and Russia project unity under U.S. pressure as the Supreme Court weighs Trump’s tariff powers. Asia’s economies adjust to shifting headwinds, with South Korea’s inflation at a 9-month low. Singapore’s vaping curbs stir international debate, while ST Engineering and ComfortDelGro remain in market focus. Synopsis: A round up...

Singapore is ageing — fast. By 2030, one in four Singaporeans will be 65 or older. What does that mean for our healthcare system, our social fabric, and our sense of purpose as we age? In this episode of  Lens on Singapore ,  Claressa Monteiro  sits down with Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health  Ong Ye Kung , to ask the tough questi...

Headline news for September 1, 2025: US continues trade talks despite court ruling on tariffs; deadly protests in Indonesia prompt government reversal; South Korea's export growth slows amid US tariffs; Australian job ads remain resilient; Singapore launches Jobs Nearby @ CDC to improve local employment.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. ...

Headline news for August 29, 2025: The US ends its tariff exemption for small parcel imports, while China pushes BRICS unity. Thailand’s PM faces a court ruling that could unseat her. Oil prices dip but remain higher for the week, the dollar weakens on Fed cut bets, and Singapore firms brace for wage freezes. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.&n...

Headline news for August 28, 2025: Markets face turbulence as France’s minority government risks collapse in a confidence vote, Denmark confronts Washington over alleged meddling in Greenland, and Beijing rebuffs calls to join nuclear talks. Meanwhile, South Korea holds rates despite debt worries, and Singapore inflation unexpectedly eases, keeping policymakers watchful but cautious. Synopsi...

Headline news for August 27, 2025: Federal Reserve Governor’s legal battle, President Trump's actions and market impact, global postal suspensions, China's economic challenges, Singapore cross-border driver earnings. 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 edite...

Headline news for August 26, 2025: US diplomatic moves, new tariffs on India, UK inflation, Australian monetary policy, gold and currency market shifts, and Singapore’s rise in personal cyber insurance. 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...

Headline news for August 25, 2025: Fed’s Jackson Hole symposium and its implications for US interest rates, global oil and gold price movements, and Ukraine-Russia tensions. It highlights Japan-Singapore relations at the Osaka World Expo, Singapore’s Age Well Neighbourhoods scheme for seniors. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Writt...

Headline news for August 22, 2025: Security guarantees for Ukraine, rising Asian imports of US liquefied natural gas, US labor market softness, Japan’s persistent inflation, and a crackdown on illegal transport services between Johor Bahru and Singapore. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb...

Headline news for August 21, 2025: China’s new social insurance ruling and its economic impact, a lawsuit involving Elon Musk, gold and stock market updates, and Singapore’s rising car certificate premiums. 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 August 20, 2025: US and European security talks for Ukraine, a continued US-China trade truce, and Japan’s export slump amid tariffs. Markets await the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium. Singapore unveils plans for the Changi East Urban District.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim...

Headline news for August 19, 2025: US pledges security assurances to Ukraine, Hamas agreed to a 60-day ceasefire proposal, and India–China held constructive talks. Australian consumer sentiment rose on fresh rate cuts, while Nio announced its Singapore debut in 2026. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monte...

Headline news for August 18, 2025: Ukraine’s security talks, Google’s legal battle in Australia, delayed US-India trade negotiations, Japan’s record stock market highs, and Singapore’s Prime Minister outlining national plans.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph....

Headline news for August 14, 2025: Global equity markets hit record highs amid expectations of a US interest rate cut. US soybean exporters face losses as China buys from Brazil. China’s court enforces mandatory social insurance, impacting businesses. Gold prices rise on a weaker dollar. Singapore and India strengthen digital and economic ties at a key meeting. Synopsis: A round up of global...

Headline news for August 13, 2025: Russian advances in Ukraine, US troop deployment in Washington, European threats of renewed Iran sanctions, a rally in Chinese stocks driven by household investment, and major Singaporean investments in India. 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 )&nb...

The US and China extend tariff truce, oil prices benefit, no tariffs on gold and Singapore NODX is up. 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 Produced with AI text-to-speech capabil...