The Business Times Podcasts

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...

Can state properties become vibrant spaces that create economic and societal value?  In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Singapore Land Authority’s Carrie Wong. We explore the challenges of managing black-and-white bungalows. We see how the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) is different from private sector landlords. We also look at success stories in transforming sta...

Market news for August 25, 2025: Investors give a cautious welcome to the likely resumption of US interest rate cuts; the shift shoves Treasury yields and the dollar lower, flattering the outlook for corporate earnings and commodity markets are encouraged by the drop in the dollar. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s mark...

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...

While it might seem altruistic to engage in values-driven investing, let’s face it: we still want to profit from sinking in hard-earned money into something. Does values-investing really come at the expense of performance? Is there a way to incorporate our values into our wealth growing journey? Howie Lim speaks to Patrick Hong from Bill Morrisons Capital and Steward Thum from Phillip Securi...

This week on Market Focus Weekly, tech stocks sold off on both Wall Street and in Asia. Could this be the start of a bubble?  Host Emily Liu speaks with Aninda Mitra, head of Asia macro and investment strategy at BNY Investment Institute, on what’s behind the tech pullback, whether the Fed will really cut rates next month, and how Washington’s interventions could reshape the indus...

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...

Market news for August 21, 2025: Australian shares hit fresh high on mining and banks boost; China considers yuan-backed stablecoins to boost global currency usage; Japan’s 20-year bond yields reach highest since 1999; Great Eastern resumes trading after year-long suspension. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s mark...

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...

Market news for August 20, 2025: Asian markets dip after US tech slide; Gold hits near three-week low on stronger US dollar; New Zealand central bank cuts rates to three-year low, flags more easing, kiwi tumbles; Pop Mart shares rise to record as CEO announces new mini Labubu. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s market mo...

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...

Market news for August 19, 2025: Asian currencies gain as investors turn from dollar and rupee; Singapore exports tipped for slower growth after worse-than-expected contraction in July; iFast plunges over 11% after large shareholder sells S$131 million worth of shares. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements...

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...

Market news for August 18, 2025: Asian stocks up , oil down before Trump-Zelensky talks; Japan’s Nikkei ends at record high as automakers rise on weaker yen; Indian stocks rally as Modi announces tax cuts; Malaysia ringgit’s rally not over yet as analysts eye rate cuts. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s mark...

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....

Buying property is a bit like dating: timing the market is hard, but "time in" it, understanding its "master plan," and ditching the HDB for an EC, can lead to a long-term, profitable relationship. Howie Lim gets insights from Eugene Lim, key executive officer of ERA. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 02:06 Timing vs time in 04:34 Understandi...

Will the US cut interest rates in September? Why did gold price volatility spike this week? And what’s behind Indonesia’s stock market rally?  Emily Liu breaks down this week’s biggest stories with the help of Gary Tan, CEO of Allspring Global Investments in Singapore. Highlights: 01:36 US interest rate outlook  04:01 Japan interest rate outlook 06:08 Japan’s stoc...

Market news for August 14, 2025: Rate cut bets drive US dollar to two-week low; US says Japan needs to hike interest rates; Bitcoin reaches record high; Indonesia stocks near all-time high; ST Engineering falls 6.4% despite higher first-half profit; StarHub H1 profit falls 41.7% to S$47.9 million. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the...

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...

Market news for August 13, 2025: Asian stocks rally as US CPI fuels Fed cut bets; Singtel Q1 profit soars 317.4% to S$2.9 billion on exceptional gains of S$2.2 billion; Shopee, Monee power Sea’s value to over US$100 billion. 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 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...

Market news for August 12, 2025: Most Asian markets rise as China-US truce extended; Japan's Nikkei races to record high, SoftBank leads tech surge; Australia’s central bank cuts rates to two-year low of 3.6%; StarHub buys rest of MyRepublic Broadband for S$105.2 million. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s market m...

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...

If markets have you on edge, this WealthBT episode reveals how geopolitical crises and market swings can actually be opportunities. Join Genevieve Cua and Pictet Wealth Management Asia’s CEO Victor Aerni to learn how a long-term approach and strategic asset allocation can help you gain from volatility and achieve your financial goals. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this m...

Market news for August 11, 2025: Lithium market erupts as CATL shuts one of world’s biggest mines; Australian shares log record closing high on lithium boost; Philippine central bank signals August rate cut; Keppel to sell M1 telco business to rival Simba Telecom for S$1.43 billion. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day&rsquo...