The Business Times Podcasts

Holiday season is upon us but if you haven’t booked or planned, have no fear. There are still some ways you can save money without breaking the bank on those peak-period-marked-up prices.  Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights:  01:07 Top travel hack trend for 2024 04:48 Tips for cheaper accommodation 08:50 Tips...

Asian markets were mixed today; Bank of Japan kept rates unchanged, did not provide details on bond reduction plan; Soilbuild Construction shares surge 139% on S$647.5 million Tuas contract. 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...

US President Joe Biden and Ukraine President Volodimir Zelensky have signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement; a military history buff in China picked up four discarded books at a recycling station that turned out to be confidential military documents. In Singapore, Pall Corporation, an advanced manufacturing tools and technology supplier, has opened its new plant that will create as many as...

Asian markets rally after Fed delays rate cuts; Congestion in the port of Singapore drives shipping costs up 26%; Goh family proposes privatisation offer for Ossia International. 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 ) Record...

US President Joe Biden will sign a new security agreement with Ukraine. In Asia, China’s Premier Li Qiang landed in New Zealand today ahead of three days of meetings and events. Singapore and Malaysia are committed to resolving outstanding bilateral issues.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times .  Written by: Lee Kim Siang / Claressa Monteiro  Recording...

Asian markets mixed as Fed meets tonight; Bank Negara is exploring ways to stabalise the ringgit; Johor Plantations Group to raise RM735 million in Malaysia’s largest IPO in two years. 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 )...

Hamas said that it gave mediators its reply to the U S backed proposal for a cease fire in Gaza, seeking some “amendments” on the deal. Turning to Asia, South Korean soldiers fired warning shots after North Korean troops briefly violated the tense border earlier this week. In Singapore, Singapore’s first satellite to fly closest to the Earth, has been built by NTU and will be ready for take-off in...

Asian markets were mixed today; SIA offers compensation to injured passengers from flight SQ321; Chinese stocks slump as consumption slows and property developer Dexin China gets liquidation order. 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@...

Full access for commercial maritime transit through the Port of Baltimore restored; India’s heatwave is the longest ever to hit the country and hiring sentiment in Singapore has weakened for the third consecutive quarter. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times .  Written by: Lee Kim Siang / Claressa Monteiro  Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produc...

Asian markets fell today ahead of Wednesday Fed decision; Euro fell to one-month low after French elections; Malaysia begins cuts to diesel subsidies; SingPost shares down after Alibaba sales. 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.c...

Gains by the far right in voting for the European Parliament yesterday prompted a bruised French President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap national election. Turning to Asia, the US poses the largest security challenge in the South China Sea says the Chinese government, and in Singapore, the URA is seeking public feedback on future plans for the old Kallang Airport. Synopsis: A round up of global h...

Control of ARA H-Trust and Cromwell E-Reit has passed to new sponsor groups. What drove the transactions? Will the deals boost the depressed market value of the two property trusts? Senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into the story. 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 weekl...

Asian markets fluctuated today; Mitsubishi, Sumitomo Mitsui banks to divest 1.32 trillion yen in Toyota shareholdings; Changi Airport Group full-year net profit up 13 times to S$431 million on post-Covid recovery. 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...

Israel hit a Gaza school yesterday with what it described as a targeted airstrike on up to 30 Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters inside. Turning to Asia, Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupted three times yesterday, spewing red lava and clouds of grey ash. And in Singapore, a water-repellent coating for air-conditioners’ cooling coils, which could help to reduce energy consumption, will be trialled at South...

Asian markets rally following Wall Street records; Indian stocks extend rally as Modi secures coalition support; Yen sees biggest decline in a month; Chinese property stocks slump on investor scepticism of government measures. 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 hos...

The Hamas leader demands a permanent end to the war; Indian PM Narendra Modi’s BJP forms an alliance with coalition allies and Singapore deepens its ties with the U.S through A.I. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times .  Written by: Lee Kim Siang / Claressa Monteiro  Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Clar...

Asian markets were mixed today; Indian stocks up 3.1% after key ally pledges support for Modi; Indonesian rupiah drops to four-year low amid market volatility. 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...

Heavy fighting rocked Gaza yesterday after G7 and Arab powers urged both Israel and Hamas to agree to a truce and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden. Turning to Asia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks set to retain power at the head of a ruling coalition; Singapore will participate in an upcoming Ukraine peace summit hosted by Switzerland, with Senior Minister of State...

Asian stocks fall after weak US manufacturing data; Indian stocks, rupee fall after early election results suggest narrow victory for Modi; Bank Indonesia lowers reserve requirements for key sectors to raise liquidity. 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:...

Google lays off at least 100 people; former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan's conviction has been overturned and the man suspected of killing Singaporean Audrey Fang has been confirmed as a beneficiary of her Central Provident Fund savings. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times .  Written by: Lee Kim Siang / Claressa Monteiro  Recording engineer: Joan...

Asian markets rally following Wall Street gains; India stocks rise to record high as polls show Modi wins elections; Skywaters Residences sets S$6,100 psf record for 99-year leasehold properties. 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@sp...

Two people were killed in violence at polling centres yesterday in the midst of Mexico's historic election; in Asia, strong earthquakes struck Japan’s north-central region of Ishikawa that was hit by the Jan 1 fatal quake; Ukraine and Singapore reaffirmed the 'warm and friendly' ties between both countries.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times .  Writte...

What makes Islamic investing different from conventional investing and can people not of the faith get in on the action? Also, what is the outlook for Islamic investing and the trends to keep an eye on?  Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation:  02:03 Difference in Islamic investing 04:28 Compe...

Asian markets rebounded today; Malaysian ringgit outperforms all Asian currencies; Nio shares surge 10.8% ahead of earnings; AEM shares fell 6.6% after CEO resigns. 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:...

In international news, U.S. Democrat Senators have asked the Attorney General to investigate allegations of collusion and price fixing between the oil industry and OPEC. In Asia, Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are found guilty in a landmark subversion trial and in Singapore, HDB Flat Portal now lists resale flats. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times...