The Business Times Podcasts

Get to grips with how technology can disrupt the house hunting journey to the benefit of consumers. In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with realsmart.sg ’s co-founder Tan Zhi Long. Why venture into the proptech space? Can housing transactions get more frictionless? Learn about how the Singapore housing market compares with that of the San Francisco Bay Area. Also, will tech...

Market news for April 27, 2026: Oil climbed on stalled US-Iran talks, boosting inflation fears and crude to three-week highs. Chip stocks rallied amid central bank floodgates and critical tech earnings. 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 by: Howie Lim (howielim@s...

Headline news for April 27, 2026: Iran submits a new peace proposal through Pakistani mediators as the Strait of Hormuz stays shut and oil climbs. In Washington, a gunman opens fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, King Charles arrives for his state visit today regardless. And South Korea's Jeongwoo Ham wins the Singapore Open.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your...

As AI takes the wheel in wealth management, will your 'perfect' financial plan survive a market crash? Algorithms crunch numbers, but only a human can manage emotions. Join Howie Lim and Javelin Wealth's Polka Mishra as they dissect the friction between AI's efficiency and the indispensable, empathetic role of the human advisor. Find out who’s truly in the driver's seat of your financial fut...

Geopolitics, Big Tech, and fragile ceasefires: The bulls took a breather this week. Oil prices jump as Middle East tensions flare, but how much risk premium is actually priced in? As the US Fed holds firm, we delve into what "higher for longer" means for Asia's asset allocation. Plus, the AI race heats up between Apple and Google, and is gold still the ultimate safe haven? Howie Lim speaks to Thom...

Headline news for April 24, 2026: Israel and Lebanon extend their ceasefire by three weeks after an Oval Office meeting, but Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz and oil climbs above a hundred and six dollars. At home, Singapore's HDB resale prices fall for the first time in nearly seven years.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. ...

Market news for April 23, 2026: Asia’s rally collapsed as Gulf shipping woes spiked oil prices, fuelling inflation fears and driving safe-haven flow into the dollar, while gold fell. 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 by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Pro...

Headline news for April 21, 2026: The Iran ceasefire deadline has been pushed to Wednesday evening Washington time, Thursday morning in Singapore, as both sides signal cautious willingness to talk. Japan scraps decades of arms export restrictions and Apple names John Ternus to succeed Tim Cook after fifteen years.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Tim...

Market news for April 20, 2026: Strait of Hormuz closure pushed crude past $95, but Asia's stock markets shrugged off risk to near record highs; BI to keep rate unchanged and gold falls. 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 by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produ...

Headline news for April 20, 2026: The Iran ceasefire teeters on collapse as the US seizes an Iranian cargo ship, Tehran fires on commercial vessels and closes the Strait of Hormuz. Britain's Keir Starmer faces calls for his resignation, and oil surges six per cent on renewed supply fears.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Clar...

Ever wondered if owning Mona Lisa's eyeball is smarter than buying a whole share? Forget high prices! Fractional investing lets you grab a slice of giants like Tesla and Amazon. Howie Lim gets the experts to demystify liquidity, costs, and security. Precision diversification without the huge upfront cost—find out how to build serious wealth, one fraction at a time. Synopsis: Every Monday, Th...

Global diplomacy flips Monday's oil panic into a record-high rally. Can AI demand truly decouple from energy shocks? Why did China's stocks ignore a huge GDP beat? Portfolio manager from PhillipCapital Pete Tan breaks down the war-diplomacy ease, the gold retreat, and which Singapore sectors still promise haven in a volatile market. Highlights: 02:35 AI vs. geopolitical risk 04:34 Investor sentime...

Headline news for April 17, 2026: Israel and Lebanon agree to a ceasefire; the war's biggest diplomatic breakthrough yet as Singapore's exports surge fifteen per cent and Trump signals Iran talks may resume this weekend.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Cl...

The fog of war is settling over global boardrooms. Iran's crisis tightens the Straits of Hormuz, spiking oil prices and threatening stagflation across Asia. Join Simon Tay, Chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, and Moody's Sim Hui Ting to navigate the immediate volatility, the pressure on government subsidies, and the chance for Asia to forge genuine energy resilience throu...

Market news for April 16, 2026: Asian equities soared to fresh highs on easing Iran war diplomacy, despite a gold selloff. TSMC's profit surge and China's strong GDP beat expectations, while oil was steady and the dollar dipped on Fed easing hopes. 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...

Headline news for April 16, 2026: Washington grows optimistic about ending the Iran war as Tehran signals a partial opening of the Strait of Hormuz while PM Wong calls for collective regional energy resilience. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro...

Market news for April 15, 2026: Asian equities rise on renewed diplomatic hopes, oil extends losses, and gold stabilises, while investors assess Singapore’s first-quarter growth and await US earnings and Federal Reserve signals.   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 t...

Headline news for April 15, 2026: US-Iran peace talks look set to resume in Pakistan as oil falls for a second day, Asian markets rally, and Singapore sharpens its focus on long-term energy security. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Howie Li...

Market news for April 14, 2026: Global markets rallied on tentative Middle East peace hopes, driving Asian stocks up and oil/dollar down, despite the US blocking Iranian ports. Singapore’s MAS tightened policy, citing inflation risks from the ongoing energy shock and central banks face rising pressure to hike rates. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times...

Headline news for April 14, 2026: Singapore's central bank tightens policy for the first time in four years as Q1 growth slows to four-point-six per cent and the Iran war clouds the economic outlook. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Howie Li...

Riders are cheaper, but your out-of-pocket expenses are higher. Is that switch worth it? Join BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua and Havend CEO Eddy Cheong as they dissect Singapore's new Integrated Shield riders. Learn about the hidden costs, cancer coverage changes, and the only way to beat that costly 'buffet syndrome.' Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times...

Market news for April 13, 2026: A US-imposed blockade on Iranian shipping sent Brent crude surging 7 per cent past $102, escalating war-driven energy shock. Stocks fell, and gold hit a near one-week low as inflation fears prompted traders to scale back Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s m...

Headline news for April 13, 2026: Singapore anticipates an MAS policy shift as the US blockades the Strait of Hormuz, oil tops $103, and US-Iran peace talks collapse without a deal. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Howie Lim Produced by: BT...

Money moves are changing. Young investors chase crypto volatility while retirement nest eggs look obsolete. Perhaps financial security needs to be redefined - from saving a million to mastering the skill of making money. Howie Lim gets some financial survival tips from Zachary Young from Atlantis Labs. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:00...

The guns may have stopped, but the markets haven't. Oil prices have nearly doubled since January. A fragile US-Iran ceasefire has sent stocks rallying — but how long can it last? And what does it mean for your money, especially here in Asia? This week, JP Morgan's Raisah Rasid breaks down the tail risks, the opportunity in Asian markets, and why income is your best defence right now. Highlig...