The Business Times Podcasts

Headline news for October 6, 2025:  Hamas–Israel peace talks resume in Egypt, Trump threatens federal layoffs, Macron reshuffles France’s cabinet, and Japan ruling party picks its first female PM. Gold soaring as Singapore celebrates a record-breaking F1 weekend. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Mon...

Many build financial fortresses only to feel guilty spending a penny. But you don't just want to be rich, you want to live richly as well. How can you get over the psychological hurdle of spending in retirement? Learn to redefine wealth beyond numbers, embrace "Ikigai goals," and create a spending plan that frees you to live fully and leave a lasting legacy with Loh Yong Cheng from Providend. Syno...

This week on Market Focus Weekly , tech stocks continue their rally with OpenAI hitting a US$500 billion valuation — but is it justified?  Host Emily Liu and guest Christopher Forbes of CMC dig into the AI boom, the staying power of the “Magnificent Seven,” and why investors might still be feeling FOMO.  We also unpack the latest U.S. government shutdown, the surprising...

Headline news for October 3, 2025:  Gaza aid flotilla seized, President Trump doubles down on the US shutdown, Munich flights grounded by drones, and Singapore’s manufacturing shows resilience.  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 Mo...

Market news for October 2, 2025: Asian markets surge on US rate hopes, tech fired by chip deal; Samsung, SK Hynix shares climb after chips deal with OpenAI; Oil slumps to 16-week low on US shutdown and possible Opec+ plans; Cordlife tumbles 18% following notice of potential one-year suspension. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day...

Headline news for October 2, 2025:   President Trump targets democratic priorities; Exxon Mobil Corp cuts staff in Singapore; Gold hits new highs and the G7 increases pressure on 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:...

Market news for October 1, 2025: Gold hits record high on US shutdown; Oil prices stabilise after a two-day drop; India gears up for blockbuster IPO month in October; Singapore overtakes London in list of top 20 IPO markets. 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. Writt...

Headline news for October 1, 2025:  US heads into a government shutdown. British PM Starmer pushes back against Reform UK, while South Korean airport workers strike amid record export growth. Australia flags iron ore tensions with China, and Singapore private home prices rise 1.2% in Q3. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim /...

Market news for September 30, 2025: Asian stocks rise as rate cuts and shutdown loom; Gold hits record high , heads for best month in 14 years on safe-haven rush; China’s Zijin Gold shines on debut as gold prices reach record high; Australia holds key rate , signals renewed price pressure; Philippines stock falls for seventh straight day amid political unrest. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is...

Headline news for September 30, 2025:  President Trump’s push for a Gaza peace deal, Italy’s improved budget outlook, Vietnam’s gold market reforms, Japan’s declining factory output, falling oil prices, and a new grace period for Singapore permanent residents reapplying for re-entry permits. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.&n...

Market news for September 29, 2025: Gold races past US$3,800/oz level as softer dollar, rate-cut bets lift appeal; Australian shares hit near 2-week high as banks, healthcare stocks gain; China’s Golden Week holiday set to revive consumer stocks; CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit opens 19.6% higher than IPO price in Shanghai debut. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  T...

Headline news for September 29, 2025:  Russia pounds Kyiv as US seeks a Gaza peace plan. UK mulls stricter migration rules. Markets eye a possible US shutdown, oil prices ease on rising supply, and Singapore unveils new Pasir Ris housing and community plans. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@s...

Singapore has delayed mandatory climate reporting for small and mid-cap listed companies by up to five years. But is this really a reprieve? In this episode of Ask PwC Singapore, we cut through the jargon to ask what this delay really means for Singaporean businesses. From Scope 3 reporting and ESG fatigue to the role of SEFR and the Resource Portal, we speak to two leaders shaping the busine...

If you’re ready to ditch the 9-to-5, David Kuo, co-founder of The Smart Investor, reveals if dividend investing is your golden ticket to financial freedom. Discover how he transformed his wealth, navigated market volatility, and even found peace through income generation. Howie Lim has a candid chat with David about how to live life on your own terms – no Scrooge McDuck vault required....

Alibaba is making waves in the AI industry. From its newest trillion-parameter model to a $50 billion investment push, are Chinese tech valuations keeping pace with reality?  This week on Market Focus Weekly, Emily Liu speaks with Raisah Rasid from JP Morgan Asset Management, to unpack the Chinese AI rally, and what it means for investors. Plus, the fallout from new US visa fees on India&rsqu...

Headline news for September 26, 2025:  The US indicts ex-FBI chief James Comey as President Trump rejects Israeli annexation of the West Bank. France’s Sarkozy is jailed, South Korea opens currency trading, and the US unveils sweeping new tariffs. Oil prices climb on Ukraine conflict, while Singapore probes mosque parcel scare. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by Th...

Market news for September 25, 2025: Asian markets slide while Chinese tech continues to rise; Centurion Accommodation Reit opens 11.4% above IPO price on SGX debut; Singtel’s Optus fined A$100 million for ‘appalling’ actions against disadvantaged consumers. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s market move...

Headline news for September 25, 2025:  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged world powers to help stop Russia's war; U.S. stocks closed lower for a second straight session; Hong Kong resumed flights and Singapore’s PM addresses Parliament. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.co...

Market news for September 24, 2025: Alibaba unveils largest new AI model, leads Asia tech rally; Japan's Nikkei closes at record as AI rally helps overcome early losses; Singapore dollar-backed XSGD stablecoin to launch on Coinbase on Sep 30. 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...

Headline news for September 24, 2025:  US allies endorse Palestinian statehood at the UN, testing Trump’s Gaza policy. President Trump shifts tone on Ukraine but avoids new sanctions. Canada presses China on steel tariffs. Taiwan reels from Typhoon Ragasa, Asian markets fall after Powell’s remarks, and Singapore trials new roadwork markings to ease traffic. Synopsis: A round up of glob...

Market news for September 23, 2025: Gold hits record high as traders bet on US rate cuts, eye Powell’s signal; Indian rupee at record low after US visa fee hike; Singapore’s core inflation slows to 0.3% in August, below expectations; Merdeka Gold shares soar on Indonesia’s biggest IPO this year. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times th...

Headline news for September 23, 2025:  UN leaders endorse Palestinian statehood as France pledges recognition, while Singapore stresses a two-state solution. Asia-Pacific tensions flare over Taiwan and the South China Sea. Super Typhoon Ragasa nears Hong Kong, China holds lending rates, and gold hits record highs. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.&nb...

What ails retail, F&B and nightlife in Singapore?  In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Knight Frank Singapore’s retail head Ethan Hsu. We explore the challenges facing F&B operators, Orchard Road and nightlife players as well as the threats posed by online shopping and retail offerings in Johor Bahru. What is the outlook for various segments of retail and l...

Market news for September 22, 2025: Bank of Japan to sell-off ETFs over next century; Indian outsourcing companies fall on Trump’s H-1B visa rule; SGX rolls out new indices to broaden visibility of listed companies beyond STI. 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 regio...

Headline news for September 22, 2025: European airport disruptions from cyberattacks, South Korea-US trade tensions, and economic updates from China and Japan. Oil prices rise and In Singapore, a new senior care centre is announced. 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...