The Business Times Podcasts

Many may fear going through job redesign but Ethan Ho from OCBC makes it sound like a walk in the park! He tells Howie Lim how supportive his bosses and colleagues were.  Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspired by the newsroom of your trusted partner. Follow on audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google...

How will the markets be in 2024 and where should we park our money in order for the markets to treat us well? Howie Lim gets insights from Hugh Chung from Endowus, Phil Waters from OANDA and Daniel Peris from Federated Hermes. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation:  01:03 Implications of the...

What’s driving some resale buyers to make a beeline for restriction-lite HDB resale homes in popular locations? Does it even make sense to pay top dollar for existing HDB resale homes in choice locations? Are tighter restrictions on Plus and Prime flats excessively burdensome? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from veteran Singapore property market analyst Nicholas Mak of Mogul.sg.  Sy...

Markets are on a tear since the Federal Reserve signalled a pivot towards cutting interest rates in 2024. How should you position your portfolio? Here are some thoughts on bond yields; geopolitical risk in 2024; investing in value equities; and keeping faith in balanced portfolios. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individual...

A common misconception surrounding job redesign is that employees resist, need to be cajoled or ‘hand-held’ into it. Meet Peter Wu from South Beach Consortium who asked for it, got it, did it and won awards for the company after! A success story if we’ve ever heard one. Howie Lim also speaks to his general manager, Samantha Tan.  Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intel...

At the heart of upskilling and reskilling is staying employable. But what does upskilling and reskilling in the era of digital disruption and AI really entail? What are the challenges of upskilling and why is unlearning just as important? Claressa Monteiro finds out.  Synopsis: A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored thr...

The liquidity of gold is arguably on par with some of the major global currency debt and equity markets, such as the S&P 500. Does this mean in 2024 we should put our money in gold jewellery or gold ETFs? Howie Lim gets advice from Robin Tsui of State Street Global Advisors SPDR. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highligh...

Telling stories in a visually engaging way is becoming increasingly important in the ever evolving media landscape. Production editor Lee Kim Siang speaks to deputy visual editor Charmaine Martin to find out more about the benefits, processes and challenges involved. Synopsis: A monthly podcast conversation inspired by The Business Times column Off The Record, in which editors from the newsrooms o...

How much do you know about CBDCs and how it’ll affect you? This digital form of money which is available to the general public and a liability of the central bank gives you broad access to digital money that is free from credit risk and liquidity risk.  Howie Lim gets insights from Janet Young, managing director and head, group channels and digitalisation, strategic communications and brand at UOB...

Minority investor fury at Manulife US Reit, Sabana Reit and Dasin Retail Trust has turned the spotlight on the effectiveness of the statutory protections under the external-manager model adopted by most Singapore Reits and business trusts. But switching to an internal-manager model is not a simple matter.  Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends an...

The unsung heroes of the pandemic were undoubtedly the logistics sector. And industry transformation and job redesign help propel it further, allowing them to tirelessly continue their essential work. Howie Lim speaks to Ricky Loo, CEO of CWT Integrated to find out how job redesign has helped some positions become as fun as playing computer games! Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; fin...

Is there still a place in your portfolio for real estate and property investments? Can real estate investing still help you build wealth in 20204? Howie Lim gets insights from Paul Tostevin and Alan Cheong from Savills, Lee Nai JIa from PropertyGuru Group and Benny Ong from I Quadrant.  Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highl...

As Generative AI begins its integration into daily banking operations in the name of productivity and efficiency, one inevitably worries about the safety of one's assets and data. But technology enabling the financial services space is nothing new. However, enabled as well are bad actors. How can the sector ensure safety and assuage fears?  Jenita Soetanto, Executive Director, Enterprise Data Deli...

Philanthropy can be a source of catalytic and patient capital, and as such, can play a big role in the net zero transition. Blended finance is an avenue where philanthropists can join forces with public and private funds. Genevieve Cua speaks to Anthony Gao, head of philanthropy services Asia with Pictet Wealth Management for more insights.  Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this...

How to achieve net-zero emissions through climate innovation? Dr. Steve Howard, vice chairman for sustainability at Temasek, and Marisa Drew, chief sustainability officer at Standard Chartered discuss this with Keith Lin from Temasek’s sustainability and public affairs team, in this Ecosperity conversation.  They also delve into the importance of partnerships between public and private sectors, fi...

Reits have become unstuck by rising interest rates. Investors may be losing faith in Reits. Are Reits good alternatives to buying physical property? Should Reits be part of investment portfolios of retirees and the young? How can one get an edge as a Reit investor? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights and tips from a veteran Reit investor and commentator Gabriel Yap of GCP Global. Synopsi...

Employers have become a lot more open to the idea of growth and upskilling has become a lot more accessible to employers. But the shift is not coming fast enough. Howie Lim speaks to vice president, business development, APAC at Randstad, Mark Li for more insights. Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspired by...

Why let fear stop you from retiring early, from being financially free or salary independent? Fear of investing is something you can overcome.  Howie Lim gets insights from Hugh Chung, chief investment advisory officer, Endowus, David Fergusson, CEO, Atlas Consolidated and Paul Ng, senior financial services director, PhillipCapital. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The B...

Lianhe Zaobao's editor Goh Sin Teck shares his views on the need for balanced, fact-based news. He also addresses the diverse needs of Singapore's most widely-read Chinese language newspaper's audience, the digital transformation of media and the role of artificial intelligence. Synopsis: A monthly podcast conversation inspired by The Business Times column Off The Record, in which editors from the...

With the shift in ASEAN’s global supply chains, what does this mean for SMEs in their pursuit of internationalisation? And how does this future shape the human capital scenario? Howie Lim gets insights from Jimmy Koh, head, network partnerships and strategic marketing, group foreign direct investment advisory, UOB. Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought...

The Singapore market’s poor performance and lack of exciting new listings are multifaceted problems that require simultaneous action on different fronts. Senior correspondent Ben Paul gets to grips with issues, and offers some possible solutions.  Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based...

Organisations and individuals must embrace job redesign and reskilling to stay competitive in the modern job market, as traditional job roles evolve or become obsolete.  Xu Xue Ting from Star International tells us how it’s breathed new life into her staff and the business.  Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. I...

The world economy is expected to grow by 3.0% in 2023, before slowing down to 2.7% in 2024. But that doesn’t mean your investments should slow too. Howie Lim finds out how dividend investing could help from David Kuo, The Smart Investor, Josh Duitz, abrdn and Howard Silverblatt, S&P Dow Jones Indices. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month,  The Business Times  breaks down...

With stigma still surrounding personal loans, is it ever a good idea to take out a loan? Did you know just applying for a loan will hurt your credit score and how can you tell if a loan offer is legitimate? Howie Lim gets insights from Bryan Chan of Providend and Nima Karimi from Lendela.  Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Hi...

What do we make of the new HDB model of Standard, Plus and Prime flats? With more emphasis on homes for living and not investment or speculation, can one still build wealth from homeownership? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Professor Qian Wenlan, director, Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies, National University of Singapore. Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Lesl...