The Business Times Podcasts

Headline news for December 2, 2025: US–UK strike a tariff-free pharma deal; Macron heads to China as Asian floods kill thousands; Hong Kong blaze triggers nationwide safety checks; Korea inflation holds steady while Australia and New Zealand signal steadier policy paths. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa M...

The surge in provisions that crushed UOB’s third quarter earnings might not be the lender’s only problem. Along with DBS and OCBC, it is also grappling with normalising net interest margins and soft net interest income. Meanwhile, non-interest income can be volatile and hard to forecast. BT’s Ben Paul offers his views on the outlook for the three Singapore banks. Highlights of th...

Market news for December 1, 2025: Asian markets mixed as traders eye US data ahead of Fed decision; Japanese Yen rises as Bank of Japan signals rate hike coming up; Hong Kong stablecoin stocks slump after PBOC vows cryptocurrency crackdown; Manulife US Reit proposes strategic pivot to retail, living, industrial sectors. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business T...

Headline news for December 1, 2025: Netanyahu seeks a pardon as President Trump touts Ukraine peace prospects; Hong Kong reels after its deadliest fire; Sri Lanka faces catastrophic cyclone losses; China’s factories contract again as silver surges to record highs. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro...

Forget the blue chips. Singapore’s iEdge Next 50 indices are outperforming the STI by significant margins, signalling a seismic shift in market focus. Are mid-caps the new sweet spot for growth, offering higher potential with less small-cap volatility? Experts dissect the fundamentals, risk management strategies, and macro indicators essential for navigating this exciting segment. Synopsis:...

This week on Market Focus Weekly, markets flip from disappointment to optimism as bets on a December US rate cut surge. Providend’s Cheng Chye Hsern joins host Emily Liu to unpack what changed. Plus, in tech, Google shakes up the AI race with Gemini 3 and new chip partnerships, sending ripples through Nvidia and Asian suppliers.  They also dive into Japan’s possible rate hike, Chi...

Singapore’s skyline is growing fast — but how green are the buildings we live, work and play in?  This week on PropertyBT, senior correspondent Leslie Yee sits down with Schneider Electric’s Jackson Seng to unpack the real value of green buildings, from energy savings and tenant wellbeing to rental premiums and the risk of stranded assets.  They explore whether retrofit...

Headline news for November 28, 2025: Russia demands Ukrainian withdrawal to end the war, Britons pan Reeves’ budget, and France revives military service. Asia reels from Hong Kong’s deadly fire, while India’s growth and Japan’s inflation remain firm. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Mont...

In today's volatile economic landscape, ultra-high net worth families face complex challenges in preserving their wealth and legacy across borders and generations. We delve into the world of private wealth management with Lighthouse Canton to navigate Asia's diverse financial ecosystem. Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering...

Market news for November 27, 2025: Asian stocks track latest Wall Street rally as rate bets rise; South Korea keeps rates steady as FX risks limit easing scope; Indonesia launches year-end spending with 30 trillion rupiah stimulus; Cordlife requests trading halt following MOH order to stop collecting new cord blood. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times...

Headline news for November 27, 2025: A deadly Hong Kong tower fire dominates regional headlines as Japan seeks to cool tensions with Beijing. South Korea holds rates. In Singapore CEOs outlast global peers, and new rules will curb near-full health-insurance coverage. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (...

Market news for November 26, 2025: Asian stocks extend global rally as data boost rate cut hopes; Japan's Nikkei surges after Wall Street's gains; Nvidia-Google AI chip rivalry escalates on report of Meta talks; Hong Kong home rents hit record high on strong Chinese demand; Nio shares drop on weaker outlook. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that lo...

Headline news for November 26, 2025: Bolsonaro starts a 27-year sentence as the Trump Administration leans on Beijing for bigger purchases. Taiwan’s defence splurge, hotter Australian inflation and Singapore–Malaysia SEZ progress, while MFA warns against travel to flooded Songkhla. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie...

Market news for November 25, 2025: Asian markets advance as odds for another Fed rate cut grow; China asks airlines to cut flights to Japan until March 2026; OCBC launches Singapore’s first physical gold fund. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and ho...

Headline news for November 25, 2025: US judge tosses high-profile case against Comey as France battles budget chaos. Asia watches Taiwan–China tensions and Korea’s rate pause, while Singapore expands diplomatic reach and steps up its mosquito-control programme. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monte...

Market news for November 24, 2025: Alibaba shares jump 6.9% as new AI app draws 10 million downloads; Gold dips as US dollar firms on reduced rate-cut prospects; Rupee gains as RBI returns to defend currency after slump; Leadership changes at GoTo amid Grab merger rumours. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s market moveme...

Headline news for November 24, 2025: Washington and Kyiv refine a new peace framework as the US counts the economic cost of its shutdown. Vietnam’s housing crunch, revived Canada-India trade talks, and Singapore boosts digital safety tools. 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 )&...

Feeling squeezed by school fees, ageing parents, and volatile markets? You’re not alone.  Howie Lim chats with OCBC’s Timothy Liew, a wealth-management pro and fellow parent, about investing wisely when life gets expensive. Timothy opens up about his disastrous first trade, how he builds his core-and-satellite portfolio, and why diversification beats get-rich-quick dreams every ti...

Markets woke up on the wrong side of the bed this week, with the S&P 500 staging its sharpest intraday reversal since April and Asia promptly following suit. What’s driving the unease — overheated AI valuations, Nvidia’s much-watched outlook, or deeper worries of a looming correction?  Franklin Templeton’s Dina Ting joins Emily Liu to break down the confusion in US...

Headline news for November 21, 2025: Asia markets sink as global tech jitters return, Japan’s factory slump drags on, as South Korea’s chip exports hold firm. Singapore upgrades 2025 growth and narrows NODX forecasts amid cooling global momentum. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@s...

Market news for November 20, 2025: Asian stocks rally as bumper Nvidia report offsets Fed rate concern; Japan’s 21 trillion yen stimulus package sends bond yields high, yen weak; SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing highway to debut in 2026. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the reg...

Headline news for November 20, 2025: Regional markets watch fresh Middle East tensions, UK consumer gloom and US legislative infighting, Malaysia’s time-zone debate, and Singapore pushes dual listings and accelerated MRT upgrade closures. 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...

Market news for November 19, 2025: Asian markets wobble as Nvidia takes centre stage amid AI bubble fears; Hedging costs ‘becoming too much’ as US dollar weakens, says Temasek chief; Everyday investors are driving Pakistan’s 40% stock rally. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news f...

Headline news for November 19, 2025: Fresh geopolitical strain as Japan warns citizens in China, South Korea signs on to a UAE-led AI mega-campus, and Singapore urges deeper China ties amid global shifts, against a backdrop of US political turbulence. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com....

Market news for November 18, 2025: Japan's Nikkei plunges by most in seven months on tech selloff; Japan’s Takaichi under pressure as yen and bonds slide; Bitcoin drops to a 7-month low while global stocks sell off. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written...