The Business Times Podcasts

Asian markets mixed on Monday as investors eye trade talks; Singapore’s growth outlook turns more cautious due to US tariffs; Thai bonds see rush of inflows on rate-cut bets, gold prices. 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 ( emilyli...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeats calls for Iran's entire nuclear infrastructure to be dismantled; the Chinese coastguard seizes a tiny sandbank in the South China Sea, and South Africa's ruling ANC party defends his country's sovereignty. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph....

Can personal finance be as simple as ‘staying in your lane’ and not ‘speeding’? Surely it’s more complex than that. Or is it? Howie Lim speaks to financial advisor and author George Stefanou about his ‘5 lanes of personal finance’ theory.  Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:28 How to classify n...

Polling day is just around the corner. With a record number of new candidates, and several multi-cornered fights, GE2025 is shaping up to be a hotly contested election. In this episode of Lens on Singapore, host Claressa Monteiro sits down with independent political analyst Dr Felix Tan and former Nominated Members of Parliament Anthea Ong and Nicholas Fang. They talk about Singapore’s evolv...

China weighs exempting some US goods from tariffs as costs rise; IMF cuts Singapore’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 on tariff shock; Tensions in Kashmir drag down Indian stocks and bonds. 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...

Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing at least 12 people; Vietnam increases government bond sales and China, Russia and Iran jointly meet with IAEA.  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...

Asian markets mixed; Malaysia’s stock market faces bleak outlook as foreign outflows hammer sentiment; India’s tech companies face trade war uncertainty. 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...

US-China trade war de-escalation, British trade talks, EU fines on Apple and Meta, Pope Francis's funeral, former South Korean president Moon Jae-in's indictment, Singapore's political campaigning.  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 rally as Trump comments ease Fed, China trade fears; PSA weighs selling 20% stake in CK Hutchison’s ports business. 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 edited by: Chai Pei Chieh &amp...

President Trump's comments on the Federal Reserve, Elon Musk reducing his involvement with the Trump administration, rising oil prices, Japan's factory activity decline, Singapore's Nomination Day, and notable stock updates. 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 edi...

The yen strengthens past 140 per dollar for the first time since September; Rupiah to extend losses as Bank Indonesia battles volatility; US imposes new duties on solar imports from South-east Asia. 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 ( em...

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, 1.4 billion catholics mourn; President Trump stands behind Sec Def Hegseth after another classified information leak; and early voting in Australia begins. 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 Pro...

Singapore’s long-dated bond yields get boost from steepest curve since 2022; Gold hits record high on weak US dollar, trade war woes; Yangzijiang Shipbuilding soars 15% as US eases port fees on China-built ships. 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 hoste...

Ceasefire conflict between Russia and Ukraine, China’s stance on economic negotiations with the US, South Korea's customs violations related to tariffs, Singapore's potential shift in investment regulations, and US market concerns over President Trump's plans for the Federal Reserve. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim...

The Trump tariffs have released market mayhem. How is your 60/40 portfolio doing? Should you rejig this classic investment strategy and how can you balance your defensive positioning with the growth potential of your investments? Howie Lim speaks to Audrey Goh from Standard Chartered Bank and Pete Tan from PhillipCapital for insights. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful f...

Asian markets boosted by ‘Big Progress’ in Japan tariff talks; Bank of Korea holds rate steady while citing big rise in downside risks; Singapore to expand trade pacts, push WTO reform amid escalating US-China tensions. 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...

Trump administration officials could face criminal contempt charges; Israeli troops remain in the buffer zones they have created in Gaza; Cambodia bets on more financial support from China and North Korea criticises the US for deploying the B-1B strategic bomber. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( clar...

Asian stocks struggle again as Nvidia chip curb warning pops calm; Hong Kong postal service halts US parcels on tariff ‘bullying’; China orders airlines to suspend Boeing jet deliveries amid trade war; CNMC Goldmine shares spike 7% as gold hits record high. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and ne...

Russia's attack on Odesa, WHO's pandemic preparedness pact, Tesla's tariff troubles, Hong Kong’s postal service suspension, South Korean-US trade talks, Singapore's upcoming election. 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...

Singapore's democracy is a unique and complicated one. We have things like the Group Representation Constituency, Non-constituency Members of Parliament, and a cooling-off day at the end of the official campaigning period. In this episode of Lens on Singapore, host Claressa Monteiro sits down with experts Dr Gillian Koh and Prof Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah, as they explain all the quirks of S...

Asian stocks mixed as stability returns; Automotive group Vin’s Holdings debuts higher in SGX’s first listing of 2025; UOBKH says data centres are ‘sheltered’ from reciprocal tariffs, names its top Reit picks. 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. Wr...

Trump administration's tariff probes, New Zealand-US ties, rising oil prices, South Korea's semiconductor support boost, and Singaporean Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s attendance at a Malaysian state funeral.  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 edit...

Asian stocks rise on electronics tariffs exemption; Singapore slashes 2025 growth forecast to 0-2%; MAS eases policy slightly, lowers inflation forecasts after Trump tariffs threaten growth. 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@s...

United States President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs on China, encompassing corresponding actions from the United Kingdom and Asian nations, volatility in currency and oil markets, and the revised downward economic growth projection for Singapore attributed to trade disputes. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Cla...

As it becomes more challenging to earn a decent interest rate on our savings, it’s time to look beyond fixed deposits and T-Bills, for that matter. Are there instruments which afford the same returns as fixed deposits but greater flexibility? Howie Lim speaks to Michele Ferrario of StashAway and Willie Keng from dividendtitan.com to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks...