The Business Times Podcasts

Updates from Germany, France, and the US, as well as local news about traffic advisories in Singapore due to the Shangri-La Dialogue.  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 --...

Asian stocks fluctuate as traders await next moves in Trump trade war; BYD shares continue to fall after sweeping price cuts; Thai billionaire hands stakes in major companies to his children. 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: Emily Liu ( emi...

Controversy over a Gaza ceasefire, North Korea condemning the US missile defense project, Russia's drone attacks on Ukraine, Japan losing its top creditor status to Germany, and Southeast Asia collaborating on renewable energy. 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...

Half-way into 2025, Singapore has a new government, and the world has a new trade war. Should we be bracing for another downturn for Singapore’s commercial properties? But don’t panic just yet, things may not be as bad as they seem. In this episode, Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Cushman & Wakefield’s Wong Xian Yang on the surprising resilience of Singapor...

Stock markets across Asia are steady today, and the euro hits its highest level; Crude prices trade higher; China’s blue chips fall and investors price in a possible US recession. 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 by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produc...

Russia launches war's largest air attack on Ukraine; US President Donald Trump delays EU tariffs until July 9; Europe’s shipping bottlenecks expected to persist into July; Singapore’s core inflation inches up to 0.7% in April. 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...

Given the potential for Reits to outperform in a muted Singaporean economy due to their attractive dividend yields, the question arises: should investors consider shifting their investments from banks to Reits? Howie Lim finds out from the experts. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:10 The current landscape 03:26 Reits vs. banks vs. STI? 06...

Singapore Business Federation says over a third of businesses in Singapore already hurting from tariff pain; Knight Frank says US tariffs expected to drive 15-20% rise in demand for manufacturing space in Vietnam, Indonesia . 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...

Gaza's health system is at a breaking point; G7 pledges to cut global economic imbalances; Japan's core inflation hits more than 2-year high; Private-sector economists remain split over the risk of Singapore entering a technical recession. 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 )  P...

As we approach the halfway mark of 2025, investors are keen to uncover the promising opportunities that lie ahead in the small cap market. Which sectors hold the most potential, and how can investors get in on the action to shore up their portfolios during these volatile times? Howie Lim speaks to Alfie Yeo from RHB Singapore to find out. Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diver...

Asian equities track Wall Street sell-off as US deficit fears grow; Bank of Japan says it wont intervene to stop bond yield spike; Bitcoin rally takes largest token past US$111,000 for first time; Singtel returns to the black with S$2.8 billion H2 profit and unveils S$2 billion buyback programme. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day&rsq...

Aid trucks enter Gaza; Second Oval Office ambush by Trump; No second DPM in Singapore’s post-GE Cabinet reshuffle. 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 --- Follow Lens On Da...

Asia markets rally; Singapore central bank chief says US dollar assets irreplaceable; NTT’s upcoming data centre Reit listing on SGX lifts hopes of breaking IPO drought; Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment launches first onshore master fund in China, CDL posts $1.9 billion Q1 revenue, SIA Engineering signs $1.3 billion deal with SIA. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup...

Israeli forces kill at least 55 Palestinians in airstrikes in Gaza; G7 finance ministers focus on restoring stability, growth; Singapore climbs to fourth place in a global start-up ecosystem ranking. 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 markets rebound as China cuts rates ; CATL rises in Hong Kong trading debut in world’s top listing in 2025; US tariffs will hurt S-E Asia petrochemical players as excess products flood the region. 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: Emil...

Ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, threats of sanctions on Israel, Australia's commitment to Pacific trade, and an upcoming Singaporean Cabinet reshuffle.  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 Podcas...

Asian markets fall amid another round of ‘ sell America ’ after Moody’s downgrades US; Hong Kong dollar falls to near one-year low on flush cash conditions; Covid spike in Asia boosts shares of pharmaceutical companies. Two SGX listcos eye investments in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone . Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks...

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer; Israel eases its blockade and lets limited amounts of food into Gaza and China imposes high anti-dumping duties on imports of a type of engineering plastic. 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...

Tax compliance - whether you are a large enterprise or an SME - is an immensely important and sometimes overwhelming aspect of financial tracking and reporting. How will InvoiceNow help and do you have to use it? Claressa Monteiro gets the answers from the experts. Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspired by...

In the middle of May, the US said they would lower tariffs from 145 per cent to 30 per cent, while China's retaliatory tariffs on US goods will drop to 10 per cent from 125 per cent. This is promising but doesn’t take away from the fact that the tariffs may have dealt a blow to Chinese markets already. Is China still worth investing in, then? Howie Lim speaks to the experts to find out. Syno...

Australia shares hit over two-month high ahead of central bank decision; Indian stocks surge amid US-China trade tensions; Singapore’s April key exports surge 12.4% on front-loaded shipments amid Trump tariff truce; Singapore’s ports on track to break handling record this year; Singtel sells 1.2% direct stake in India’s Bharti Airtel for S$2 billion. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily...

US Supreme Court deliberating Trump's birthright citizenship order, Russian military advances in Ukraine, India's call for IAEA control over Pakistan’s nukes post-conflict, Singapore’s export growth, and market update on gold prices. 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 )&n...

Asian stocks drop as trade truce rally fades; China’s investors signal trade truce is no panacea for markets; Cordlife jumps 48% to S$0.23 on partial offer from Thai-listed Medeze; SingPost plunges 12% on underlying net loss. 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. Writ...

Peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, UK antitrust regulation reforms, U.S. President Trump's visit to the Middle East, Australian Prime Minister's Jakarta visit, and Singapore's Changi Airport expansion. 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 Mont...

Asian markets swing as China-US trade euphoria fades; Chinese stocks rally as Tencent, Alibaba report earnings; Frasers Property offers to privatise their trust. 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: Emily Liu ( emilyliu@sph.com.sg ) Produced and edit...