The Business Times Podcasts

Vice President Kamala Harris will tour battleground states next week with her soon to be named vice presidential candidate. S&P Global Ratings affirmed Indonesia's ratings at BBB investment grade with a stable outlook and in Singapore, at least 60 people fell ill after a major food poisoning incident at the office of TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines...

What will we do when Disease X strikes? Scientists around the world are racing against the clock to prevent another global pandemic from happening. From cutting edge research labs to the sewers of Singapore, Claressa Monteiro goes virus hunting with the world’s leading experts on emerging infectious diseases. Professor Wang Linfa from Duke-NUS Medical School is working on a universal coronavirus v...

Asian markets fell today; China bond rally smashes records, inviting central bank intervention; Bank of Japan likely to focus on cutting 10-year bond buying; Oil traders, tech professionals among biggest earners in Singapore in 2023. 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...

The US is leading a diplomatic dash to deter Israel from striking Beirut or major civil infrastructure in response to a deadly rocket attack on the Golan Heights; protesters taking part in a march in the Pakistani city of Gwadar attacked security forces deployed to guard them yesterday, killing one soldier and injuring 16 others; the East Coast Park beach section near the National Sailing Centre r...

Asian markets rally ahead of US, UK, Japan central bank meetings; China to stop publishing daily global stock flows in mid-August; Proposed MAS changes offer relief to S-Reits nearing regulatory gearing limits. 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 Li...

In the U.S. Kamala Harris's election campaign said overnight that it has raised S$268 million. Lawmakers from at least six countries say Chinese diplomats are pressuring them not to attend a China-focused summit in Taiwan and in Singapore, more car owners are choosing to keep their vehicles for more than 10 years. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  W...

What is ‘money dysmorphia’, ‘soft life’ and ‘loud budgeting’? Your guess is as good as any! Howie Lim finds out from Christopher Forbes of CMC Invest and Seth Wee from Providend whether these Gen-Z money trends are worth looking into. Synopsis: Every Monday. The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests. Highlights of the conversation:  00:58 Gen-Z money trends a...

The U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter amid solid gains in consumer spending and business investment, Southeast Asian foreign ministers and top diplomats from key partners including the United States and China have gathered in the Laotian capital for three days of talks. And Singapore’s central bank kept unchanged its monetary policy stance which favours an appreciating t...

Asia markets track tech-led plunge on Wall Street, yen extends gains; Wall Street tumbles in tech sell-off as Nasdaq loses 3.6%; Nikkei tumbles most in three years on concerns of AI bets, BOJ; Indonesia launches ‘Golden Visa’ to lure foreign investors, boost economy; Tanker capsizes off Philippines, one crew missing, battle to contain oil spill. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell round...

MAS proposes to simplify leverage requirements for all Reits; Netanyahu slams Gaza ceasefire demonstrators yesterday and the Philippines reaches an agreement with Beijing on resupplying a grounded naval vessel in the South China Sea. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Lee Kim Siang / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Recording eng...

Are there too many agents in town? Are sales commission rates for homes too high? Is the market dominance of big agencies worrying? Do agents provide a valuable service? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from National University of Singapore’s Prof Sing Tien Foo. Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singap...

Asian markets fall today; Japan's Nikkei closes at one-month low on mixed US tech earnings; Thailand bets on US$14 billion cash handout to revive economy; Indonesia plans widespread use of palm oil-based B40 biodiesel in 2025; BYD jumps to second place behind Toyota in H1 Singapore car sales. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s marke...

Palestinian factions including rivals Hamas and Fatah agreed to end their divisions and form an interim national unity government. India's Finance Minister has backed her economic adviser's suggestion to allow more Chinese investment in the country and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC posted its weakest 20-year rolling returns in four years. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start y...

Genevieve Cua speaks to Victor Aerni, Pictet Wealth Management Asia’s chief executive, on the factors driving interest in private markets, the segments that offer the most attractive opportunities, and the need for a multi-generational horizon for such assets. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth...

Chipmakers drive Asian markets rebound today; ValueMax’s Malaysia associate company Well Chip IPO jumps 42%; Philippine property stocks fall after online casino ban; MSCI launches 130 indices constructed from private-asset funds. 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...

US Vice-president Kamala Harris wins the crucial backing of Democrat heavyweight Nancy Pelosi; the Indian budget is set to be tabled today and Singapore has donated more than S$17 million to Gaza. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Lee Kim Siang / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced...

Asian markets fall after Biden drops out; Japan's Nikkei ends at a 3-week low as chip-related stocks decline; Grab acquires local restaurant reservation platform Chope, aims to capture more diners in 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: Emily Liu (...

President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House. Bangladesh’s top court scaled back a controversial quota system for government job applicants and in Singapore, the Japanese and Chinese gardens, which have been closed for redevelopment since May 2019, will reopen in September. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Le...

The Supplementary Retirement Scheme or SRS is a tax efficient account but heavily underutilised in Singapore. How can we best utilise this account to help pad up our retirement savings and what should we be investing in? Howie Lim speaks to Hugh Chung from Endowus and Jermyn Wong from State Street Global Advisors to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday. The Business Times breaks down useful personal f...

Global IT outage affects flights and companies in Singapore; Asian markets fall; Japan cuts growth forecast, prime minister warns of weak-yen pain. 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: Joann Chai Pei Ch...

US President Joe Biden is taking calls to step aside as the Democratic presidential candidate seriously and multiple Democratic officials think an exit is a matter of time; police and government supporters clashed yesterday with student activists trying to shut down transportation across Bangladesh; a 99-year leasehold plot in Zion Road drew lacklustre bidding interest, but it attracted a top bid...

Asian markets were mixed today; TSMC, Tokyo Electron lead Asian tech sell off on US curb risks; ThaiBev proposes share swap involving Frasers Property shares, in a bid to exit property business; Philippine bonds lead region on rate cut bets. 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....

Antony Blinken calls for the Americas to boost production of semiconductors; Xi Jinping unveils his long-term vision for China’s economy and Singapore’s AOG finds lapses in procurement and contract management in four agencies. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Lee Kim Siang / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Recording engineer:...

Asian markets are mixed today; Trump says Taiwan should pay for defence, sending TSMC stock down; South Korea seeks to arrest Kakao founder in SM Entertainment price-rigging case; Traders betting on China easing boost bearish options on banks. 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...

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said the accession of Ukraine to NATO would be a declaration of war against Moscow; Thai police are investigating the deaths of six foreign nationals whose bodies were found in a luxury hotel room at an upmarket hotel in Bangkok; and in Singapore, oil spill clean-up operations are now in the final phases after progressing faster than expected. Synopsis: A r...