The Business Times Podcasts

Asian markets drop as trades fret over US inflation, rates outlook; Pound tumbles to one-year low; China announces record issuance in Hong Kong to prop up currency; Chinese consumer inflation falls for fourth straight month; Hyundai Motor Group to invest record 24.3 trillion won in South Korea this year. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the...

Trump's interest in Greenland, global bond market volatility, Taiwan-China tensions, Indonesia-Qatar housing agreement and Singapore's new workplace discrimination bill. 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 )  Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced and edited by: Clares...

TikTok, Alibaba push Indonesia e-commerce pioneer Bukalapak into retreat; Centurion surges 6.3% after news that it is exploring a Reit listing; DBS shares reach S$45 for the first time. 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.co...

President-elect Trump’s controversial foreign policy proposals, the death of French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen, a significant earthquake in the Himalayas, the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and anti-discrimination workplace laws in Singapore.   Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro...

Asian markets mostly rise after tech-fuelled Wall Street rally; Tencent SDRs fall nearly 7% after US designates tech giant as ‘Chinese military’ firm; Johor-Singapore special economic zone agreement signed at leaders’ retreat; Rolex, Patek used watch prices fell to three-year low in 2024. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at t...

US congress certified the election victory of Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau stepping down, China's anti-corruption efforts, India's new virus cases, and Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat. 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 )  Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produ...

Solid US economic performance and Fed rate cuts provide a strong underpinning for the markets, despite the risks posed by Trump 2.0. BT senior correspondent Ben Paul offers views on how to invest in 2025. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times...

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy seeks US security guarantees, the dollar steadies amid economic data anticipation, South Korea requests police help in arresting impeached President Yoon, Japan's service activity expands and Singapore sees increased mortgage refinancing. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (...

As costs of living continue to rise, everyone is grappling with how to manage their money. But do the different generations see personal finance differently and can they come together to learn from each other? Howie Lim speaks to a mum of two young kids and a recent graduate to get insights.   Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. --- Send us your quest...

Asian stocks fluctuate amid China woes; Chinese yuan falls below 7.3 for the first time since 2023; Frasers Hospitality Trust soars around 40% in one month. 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) Recording engineer: Chai...

Update on the New Year's attack in New Orleans, Tesla's decline in deliveries, South Korea's political turmoil, China's probable interest rate cuts and Singapore's rainy forecast. 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 )  Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced and edited...

Asian stocks begin year on cautious note;  Retail traders seek nearly US$60 billion for toymaker Bloks Group’s Hong Kong IPO; Gold kicks off 2025 on positive note , Fed and Trump policy in focus. 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...

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza, Romania and Bulgaria joining the Schengen free-travel area, South Korea's flexible monetary policy, Singapore's fourth-quarter economic growth, and stocks to watch like Nio and SingPost.  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 )  Recording engineer...

Jeju Air shares slump to record low after deadly plane crash; SingPost appoints interim leaders amid leadership scandal; Philippines’ Marcos signs into law record 6.33 trillion pesos budget for 2025.  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: E...

The passing of former US President Jimmy Carter, a deadly airline crash in South Korea, Japan's manufacturing sector stabilising, and discounts in Singapore's FairPrice Group. Asian markets show mixed 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 )  Recording engineer: Joann C...

With familiar challenges persisting into 2025, perhaps the outlook for 2025 needn’t be so pessimistic with another Trump-era looming. But how much will Trump’s America-first policies affect the global economy and your investments? Howie Lim speaks to the experts to get their take. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:27 The year 2...

Indian rupee and Japanese yen near record lows;  Renewable energy wave pushes this Singapore stock to surge more than 370% this year; Chinese bonds post best returns in decade with more gains seen. 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...

Chinese workers are victims of human trafficking in Brazil. Asian stocks wobble as investors eye 2025's interest rates. In Australia, two sailors die in a boat incident. India mourns the death of Dr. Manmohan Singh. Singapore public transport fares rise. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.c...

Asian stocks up as ‘Santa Rally’ persists; Taiwan blocks Uber’s US$950 million Foodpanda deal over competition concerns; Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine says ‘no assurance’ it can turn profitable or sustain it. 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 an...

A cyberattack on Japan Airlines, deadly Israeli strikes on Gaza, Taiwan's defense budget cut amid Chinese threats, a fatal plane crash in Kazakhstan, and financial crime investigations against a Singaporean billionaire in Bangladesh.  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 )  R...

Singapore has many property agents. Some may give the industry a bad name with their hard-sell tactics. In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee sits down with Justin Quek, CEO of OrangeTee & Tie to discuss the relevance of property agents, what can be done to raise the professionalism of agents, and whether technology will render agents redundant in future. Synopsis: Hosted by senior...

SingPost fires CEO Vincent Phang, CFO Vincent Yik over handling of whistleblower’s report; Two new ride-hailing operators awarded provisional licences 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 ) Recordin...

Russia’s Vladimir Putin meets Slovak PM as Russian gas contract nears expiry, Trump supports TikTok in the US, and Asian stocks rally post-US inflation data. Singapore Post fires three senior executives over whistle-blower complaint, and local stocks rise.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (...

Planning for retirement is a crucial part of financial planning and one of the many tools designed to help is the Supplementary Retirement Scheme or SRS. And why is it that we tend to talk about the SRS at the end of the year and can it really help power-up our retirement savings? Howie Lim speaks to Shawn Lee, assistant vice president, financial planning literacy, DBS Bank to find out. Synopsis:...

SK Hynix completes deal for US$958 million in US chips grant, loan; Indonesia weighs deep cuts to nickel mining to boost prices; China’s hottest stock, Pop Mart, rockets 370% on craze for collectibles. 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...