The Business Times Podcasts

Headline news for July 25, 2025: Paramount-Skydance merger, France’s plan to recognize Palestine, UK-Australia defense talks, Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire efforts, and Singapore’s GIC investment returns. 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: Cl...

Market news for July 24, 2025: Asian markets extend gains on US trade deal hopes; Japan’s Topix hits record high in trade deal afterglow; Trump says countries will face tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% ; Thai baht rises to highest since 2022 on trade optimism, inflows; ST Engineering climbs 7.7% to record high on Q2 contract wins. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by&nbsp...

Headline news for July 24, 2025: Cancelled US-South Korea tariff talks, China’s conciliatory stance toward the EU, Japan’s Prime Minister denying resignation rumors, a new scam targeting Singaporeans. 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: Clar...

Market news for July 23, 2025: Tokyo’s Nikkei leads rally after Japan-US trade deal; Shares in Japanese, South Korean automakers surge on Tokyo trade deal; Vietnam stocks near record on reform hopes, trade deal optimism; Indonesia’s biggest IPO of 2025 surges 500% as tycoon Pangestu fever grips the market. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Tim...

Headline news for July 23, 2025: The S&P closes at a record high; Japan launches an anti-dumping investigation;  a report claims possible climate-driven shocks to the global labour market and the US and Japan strike a trade deal. 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 )  Pr...

Market news for July 22, 2025: Asian stocks mixed with trade and earnings in focus; Malaysia aiming for 20% tariff deal but challenges remain; Singapore hedge fund New Silk Road is shutting down on US investor pullback. 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 an...

Headline news for July 22, 2025: US-Israeli relations, Brazil's Supreme Court actions against Bolsonaro, US trade agreement concerns, a decline in New Zealand exports, and Singapore's LRT maintenance proposals. 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: Clares...

What should be done with rogue agents, inactive agents and big agencies dominating the market?  In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Prof Sing Tien Foo to explore ideas like regulating sales commission rates and eliminating the role of agents in selling HDB resale flats.  We discuss the responsibility of agencies for the actions of agents, whether inactive agents sho...

Market news for July 21, 2025: Hong Kong leads stocks higher; Japanese yen gains as Prime Minister vows to stay on after election loss;  Singapore dollar faces pressure from US tariffs, policy shift. 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 hosted by: Em...

Headline news for July 21, 2025: Japan's Sanseito party gains, South Korea's improved relations with North Korea, US concerns over Nvidia's H20 chip sales to China, Microsoft's alert on server software attacks, and the Singapore dollar's challenges due to US trade threats. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monte...

Early financial education can empower children to avoid debt and parental mistakes, fostering financial independence. But how early is early and how do you rectify the mistakes you've made and ensure your kids don't pick that up? Howie Lim speaks to the experts to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:10 Good habits are better than g...

This week on Market Focus Weekly:  US inflation ticks up, political turbulence at the US Federal Reserve and the latest tariff negotiation updates. What do these all mean for financial markets? We also break down Japan’s bond market volatility ahead of elections, and whether Indonesia’s new trade deal with the US is really a win for its economy. Radhika Rao, executive director &am...

Headline news for July 18, 2025: US President’s health is in question; Bitcoin’s record week and Europe wants Iran to resume diplomacy.  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...

Market news for July 17, 2025: Asian markets rally despite Trump beef with the Fed; TSMC profit surges 61% after AI drives big jump in sales; Japanese yen slides ahead of elections; mm2 Asia considering shutting down Cathay Cineplexes. 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 re...

Headline news for July 17, 2025: Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, global reactions to Israel’s actions, Japan’s export decline due to US tariffs, Australia’s rising jobless rate, oil price fluctuations, and Singapore’s export growth.   Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( clar...

Market news for July 16, 2025: Asian markets struggle as US inflation rises; Japan’s super-long bond yields drop ahead of elections; Indonesia bends to Trump’s trade terms to avoid 32% tariff blow. 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 hosted b...

Headline news for July 16 2025: Rising inflation in the US, new tariffs announced by President Trump, a nuclear deal deadline with Iran involving the US, and European powers, Singapore's new hotel tower project. 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: Clare...

We often focus on fresh grads and first jobs—but what happens when you’re 50 and suddenly find yourself out of work?  In this episode of Lens on Singapore, Claressa Monteiro breaks down the challenges facing older workers with the help of experts: career coaches, employers and policymakers. From fear and shame to resilience and reinvention, they unpack the emotional toll, the oppo...

Market news for July 15, 2025: China’s economy grows 5.2% as exports hold strong while consumer demand falls; Nvidia to resume H20 AI chip sales to China in US reversal; Japan's 30-year bond yield hits record high ahead of key election; China Medical System shares surge 11% with its secondary listing on SGX. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times t...

Headline news for July 15, 2025: US President Trump threatens sanctions unless Russia agrees to a peace deal; Japan's ruling coalition may lose its majority; UK retail sales rise due to hot weather; Australian consumer sentiment improves slightly; rising concern over etomidate-laced vapes in Singapore. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written...

Potential US tariffs on imports from Mexico and the EU, escalations in Gaza, fluctuations in gold and oil prices, and Singapore's continued economic growth. 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 Tim...

Stablecoins promise fast, cheap, borderless money transfers—but can they also be part of your investment strategy? With Singapore and Hong Kong rolling out new regulations, interest is heating up.  In this episode of Money Hacks, Howie Lim talks to Amy Zhang from Fireblocks and Koen Hoorelbeke from Saxo to unpack what stablecoins are, how they're used today, and why regulation is key.&n...

Trump’s tariff threats are back, but Asia’s markets are surprisingly calm, even as countries like Japan and Malaysia brace for higher trade barriers.  On Market Focus Weekly, we unpack the key developments in tariff negotiations, central bank responses, and why copper prices just saw their biggest single-day jump since 1989.  JP Morgan Asset Management’s Raisah Rashid j...

US tariff increases on imports from Canada and other nations, weapons supplies to Ukraine, Myanmar's tariff reduction request, rising gold prices, and Singapore's new Business Adaptation Grant.  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...

Asian stocks mostly rise on trade deal optimism; Bitcoin breaks US$112,000 in first as traders defy tariff angst; Japan’s carmakers slash export prices to US to offset tariff hit; Singapore DPM to visit US for trade talks and offer new grant of up to S$100,000 for tariff-hit businesses. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s...