The Business Times Podcasts

Market news for September 8, 2025: Japan's Topix hits record high , yen and bonds fall on Prime Minister Ishiba exit; US immigration raid on Hyundai factory threatens Korean investments; Gold reaches new record on US rate-cut expectations. 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 regi...

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...

If you’re sick of your salary shrinking faster than your social life, discover if employee benefits are the secret handshake to a richer life. How can you go about trading pay for perks? And how can you negotiate your way to a benefits package that's anything but basic? Howie Lim speaks to the experts to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips....

This week on Market Focus Weekly, host Emily Liu and Vikas Pershad from M&G Investments unpack Asia’s market volatility as September kicks in. From India’s game-changing GST cuts to China’s US$2.7 trillion rally, where are the opportunities amid the turbulence?  Plus, why gold’s record-breaking surge above US$3,500 and Japan’s bond sell-off are sending powerf...

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...

From Baby Boomers to Zoomers, wealth transfer is no longer just about money—it's a multi-generational journey of values, purpose, and legacy. How can families and wealth managers navigate divergent priorities, foster open dialogue and innovative strategies to ensure wealth becomes a dynamic force for good across generations? Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse persp...

Market news for September 4, 2025: Asian markets tick up after Wall Street rebound; China weighs curbs on stock speculation to foster steady gains; Gold holds firm near record high on US rate-cut expectations; India cuts consumption tax to boost domestic economy. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news fro...

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...

Market news for September 3, 2025: Asian markets down as gold hits fresh high; 30 year Japanese bond yield rises on fiscal concerns; Boustead surges 12.8% on the back of Reit listing application; CNMC shares strike gold as yellow metal surges again. 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 an...

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...

Market news for September 2, 2025: Gold hits record high as US rate-cut hopes, softer dollar boost appeal; Indonesia's central bank wants rupiah to trade around 16,300 a dollar; ComfortDelGro buys rest of CityCab shares for S$116.3 million from ST Engineering unit. 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 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...

In a surprise twist, Simba rather than StarHub has emerged as the acquirer of M1’s telco business. Has the plucky upstart outflanked its more established competitor? Or, has StarHub dodged a bullet? Are Singapore’s telco stocks attractive? Senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into the implications of the deal. Highlights of the podcast: 03:46 Does consolidation mean less competition? 0...

Market news for September 1, 2025:  Alibaba shares soar most since 2022 after making headway in AI; Samsung, SK Hynix sag after US revokes China chip gear permits; Indonesia protests impact stocks, currency; US dollar at four-month low; Cathay Cineplexes ceases operations as talks with creditors fall through. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that lo...

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. ...

If your stomach has been in freefall, don't panic! Let’s cut through market madness with the experts to uncover Asia's resilient sectors, navigate geopolitical shifts, and explore alternative investments. Gold may be pricey, but smart moves in tech, infrastructure, and private markets await. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 00:52 Globa...

On this week’s Market Focus Weekly, Emily Liu and Hugh Chung, chief investment officer at Endowus, unpack the market swings around NVIDIA’s latest earnings, and what they really mean for the AI gold rush.  Plus, how political drama at the US Federal Reserve is shaking up Japan’s bond markets, why the Chinese yuan is making a comeback, and whether Singapore’s blue-chip...

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...

Market news for August 28, 2025: Asian markets mixed after Nvidia earnings; South Korea central bank keeps rate steady; Japan’s two-year bond sale weakest in 16 years; Australian mining shares plunge amid Lithium supply glut. 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...

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...

In today's episode we sit down with Vishal Harnal, managing partner of 500 Global, to find out what it's like being a venture capitalist, why he still invests in companies with only 1% chance of making it big, and the importance of enjoying what you do.   Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Introduction of Vishal: What is a venture capitalist? 3:38 - How does venture capital firms / venture capit...

Market news for August 27, 2025: Asian markets diverge with eyes on Nvidia earnings; 50% tariffs on Indian goods kick in; Vietnam opens up gold market and ends state monopoly; JD.com unit planning $1 billion Reit in Singapore.  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 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...

Market news for August 26, 2025: Trump orders removal of a Fed governor over mortgage fraud allegations; Asian stocks down after Trump Fed firing, tariff threats; Singapore manufacturing output climbs 7.1% in July, outstripping estimates; Employment claims in Singapore rise with higher job losses, firms facing financial difficulties. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by ...