The Business Times Podcasts

Asian stocks , dollar sink as Trump tariff panic returns; US dollar slumps against Singapore dollar as tariff uncertainty continues to roil markets; Singapore blue-chip companies scoop up more shares. 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 (...

Global market turbulence stemming from US trade policies, a deteriorating labor market in the United Kingdom, discussions among Asian countries regarding coordinated responses to US tariffs, and electoral developments in Singapore's Ang Mo Kio Group Representation Constituency. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa...

Trump lowers tariffs to 10% for most countries, raises them to 125% for China in about-turn; Asian stocks crack higher as Trump delays painful tariffs; Samsung under pressure as US tariffs rattle South Korean economy. 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...

Significant global economic and political developments include United States tariff adjustments, the formation of a new coalition government in Germany, ongoing presidential campaigns in South Korea, inflationary trends in Japan, and a notable market rally observed in Singapore. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa...

Asian equities resume selloff as Trump cranks up trade war; Oil settles down US$1 at four-year low as US-China trade war escalates; Asia’s trade-sensitive currencies whipsaw amid tariff turmoil. 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 (...

US tariffs on China, global market reactions, and geopolitical tensions involving Russia, Ukraine, and China. In Asia, Indonesia addresses trade imbalances with the US, while Singapore's PM warns of economic impact from tariffs. 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...

Asian markets stage mild rebound but Trump tariff uncertainty reigns; PM Wong says Singapore may or may not face recession but GDP likely ‘significantly impacted’ by US tariffs; Indonesia markets tumble as trading resumes after long Eid break amid tariff turmoil. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements...

Defending a client who's clearly guilty?? Thrive co-hosts Daryl and Estelle chat with Lee Ee Yang, managing director at Covenant Chambers LLC on long hours as a lawyer in the Big 4, burnout in the industry and more. Timestamps: 00:00 - Hook 00:31 - Intro 01:10 - Ee Yang's introduction 01:26 - Lawyer = arguing in courtroom? 03:09 - Defending someone who's guilty 05:36 - Serving document to high pro...

Announcements of new buyout offers by US federal agencies, reactions of global markets to President Donald Trump's newly imposed tariffs, a decline in Australian consumer sentiment, tariff negotiations by Taiwan, Samsung's reported profit exceeding expectations, and discussions within Singapore's Parliament regarding the economic implications of US tariffs.   Synopsis: A round up of global he...

With an escalating trade war, markets have been very volatile recently. And that’s scary. What should we do in times like this?  In the latest episode of WealthBT, Genevieve Cua sits down with Steve Brice, global chief investment officer of Standard Chartered bank for some advice. Steve shares his personal investment blunders, the lessons he's learned, and expert advice on how to handle...

Trump’s tariff ‘medicine’ injects turmoil into global markets; Asian markets plunge Hang Seng down 13.2%, Nikkei down 7.8%, STI down 7.7%; Singapore banks lose over S$37 billion in market value as tariff sell-off continues. 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...

Global and regional financial tensions due to US tariffs by Donald Trump, crude oil price cuts by Saudi Arabia, and retaliatory tariff measures by the EU Also included are updates on Asian markets, South Korean elections, and significant movements in Singapore's stock index.   Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Clare...

How do you turn your flailing portfolio around if it had an abysmal time in Q1? What were the mistakes you made and what can you do about them to have a fruitful rest of the year? Howie Lim speaks to David Kuo from The Smart Investor and Hugh Chung from Endowus for advice. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 02:13 Do not do this anymore 07:04 N...

Asian stocks extend global rout after Trump’s shock tariff blitz; Tariffs rip through South-east Asia stocks , sink Vietnam’s market; Semiconductor, shipbuilding shares in Singapore slump on heat from Trump tariffs; Singapore may downgrade full-year growth forecast. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movemen...

US tariffs by President Trump affecting the global economy, hacking of Australian pension funds, political crises in South Korea, Japan's inflation issues, and a Singapore market update.   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 Produ...

Where Trump’s tariffs landed and how Singapore has been hit; How Asian countries and investors are reacting to Trump tariffs; Singapore’s STI holds steady amid deeper Asia losses on Trump tariffs. 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...

Creepy night shift stories in the hospital? Thrive co-hosts Daryl and Estelle chat with Kimberley-Ann Tan and Lim Wei Heong, both senior staff nurses from Tan Tock Seng Hospital on the reality of being a nurse in Singapore, their career progression and more. Timestamps: 00:00 - Hook 00:31 - Intro 01:00 - Dual roles as a nurse 02:10 - What brought them to this role? 05:29 - Roll Call podcast 0...

Asian markets edge up but uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs; LTA issues Grab taxi operator licence 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 region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ( emilyliu@sph.com.sg ) Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monte...

More warplanes reinforce U.S. military capability in the Middle East; a senior Russian official is expected to visit Washington this week for talks with the Trump administration; China's military launches military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and Visa offers to take over Apple’s Mastercard partnership. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. ...

Asian markets edge back but Trump tariff fears dampen mood; Gold steady near all-time high as Trump’s tariff plans stir inflation woes; Oil prices climb 2% to five-week high on Russia, Iran supply worries; Australia’s central bank holds rates as it frets over trade war risk; UOB and OCBC cut interest rates to flagship One Account and 360 Account. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closi...

CDL’s executive chairman called the recent appointment of two independent directors a boardroom “coup”, but changed his mind two weeks later. Is the fight really over? What should investors do? Senior correspondent Ben Paul offers some views. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast...

About two in three Singaporeans are considering a job change within the next 12 months. Are you one of them? Do you know what it entails financially to switch roles? Have you considered all the angles? Howie Lim speaks to Susan Fanning from Aon to get the answers. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 00:57 The great resignation and the war for t...

Asian markets continue decline as auto stocks tumble; Trump’s tariff plans propel safe-haven gold to record high; Singapore’s STI crosses 4,000-mark for the first time; Indonesia’s Widjaja family moves to delist Sinarmas Land from SGX, Sinarmas surges 23.6%. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements...

Australia's election announcement, the US pause in WTO contributions, New Zealand's consumer confidence dip, South Korea's export growth, and updated voter rolls in Singapore and significant Straits Times Index performance. 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...

Trump drives trade war fears with 25% auto tariffs ; Asian stocks falter as automakers tumble; Gold and oil prices edge up on tariff threats; mm2 Asia shares slip as Cathay Cineplexes shuts outlet due to outstanding debt. 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 ho...