The Business Times Podcasts

Singapore stocks rally following developments in the US and China. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times  that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts,  The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel:...

Insurance par funds last year chalked up their worst returns over the past five years. But not all insurers reduced bonuses and your par plan’s bonus may still be intact - for now.  Are par savings products still worth your while?  Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua. Highli...

Regional trading was largely subdued this week. What caused market uncertainties? Janice Tan finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks at the market drivers and movements in Singapore, the region and the beyond. Hosted by the BT Podcasts team, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Highlights of the podcast: 01:29...

Singapore shares continue their rally. Who are the top gainers and decliners? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times  that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts,  The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focu...

Why do people chase the dream of condo ownership? With high private home prices, maybe the dream is an impossible one for many people. Selling an HDB to buy a condo unit may have downsides. Find out whether it is wise to have much of one’s wealth tied up in Singapore homes, and if so in what type of homes here. Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Justin Quek, deputy CEO of OrangeTee...

How did Singapore shares fare as the country’s headline and core inflation continues to fall? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times  that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts,  The Business Times , SPH Media — Follo...

Singapore shares bounce back after slow start to the week. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times  that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts,  The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel:  bt.sg/...

How did Singapore stocks perform as China cuts its one-year lending rate? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times  that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts,  The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: C...

Salary independence, active investing, FIRE. How can we be sure any of them work to get us to financial independence? Howie Lim gets the skinny from Sabrina Gan, Fidelity International’s Head of Southeast Asia and Country Head of Singapore. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation:  01:48 Passive vs. a...

Singapore hasn’t been spared the effects of global climate change but we are getting hotter faster than some territories. What greener solutions are there we can adopt to stay cool? Howie Lim speaks to industry experts to find out. Synopsis: A monthly current affairs podcast which puts the lens on issues that impact business, money and liveability in Singapore. Highlights of the conversation: 04:4...

Regional markets tumble following concerns about the Chinese economy and the potential of a Fed rate hike. Will there be more drops in the near term? Janice Tan finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks at the market drivers and movements in Singapore, the region and the beyond. Hosted by The BT Podcasts team, it features analysis from SGX and insights...

Singapore shares end in the red following dismal export data. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times  that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts,  The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel:  bt....

Singapore shares close lower as Asian markets fall on China woes and US rate hike concerns. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times  that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts,  The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow B...

Did Singapore shares end higher following overnight gains in the US and Europe markets? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times  that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts,  The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT M...

The Straits Times Index closes lower at the start of the week. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times  that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts,  The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel:  bt....

With large and established digital publications all hiring a membership editor, the role has become a must-have in the modern newsroom. Why, then, are there so few here in Singapore? Howie Lim gets the skinny from Dylan Tan, membership editor from The Business Times . Synopsis: A monthly podcast conversation inspired by The Business Times column Off The Record, in which editors from the newsrooms...

Disgruntled minority unitholders have voted for Sabana Reit to embark on an unprecedented internalisation of its management function. Should investors jump in, or run for cover? What does it mean for other Singapore-listed Reits? Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in thi...

With Singapore’s trade ministry adjusting its full-year growth forecast for 2023, Howie Lim finds out from SGX and the BT newsdesk if that and inflation might continue to affect markets. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks at the market drivers and movements in Singapore, the region and the beyond. Hosted by The BT Podcasts team, it features analysis from SG...

How did Singapore shares fare after the National Day holiday? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times  that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts,  The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel:  bt....

The Straits Times Index continues yesterday’s rally. Here are the top gainers and decliners. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times  that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts,  The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow...

Singapore stocks close in the green despite mixed showing in global markets overnight. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times  that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts,  The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Ma...

In the debate between savings and investing, which is a better choice to grow our wealth? What are some factors to consider? Karl Franks, the Chief Operating Officer of Hugosave and Christopher Tan, founder and CEO of Providend share their insights and tips with Howie Lim. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the c...

Losses were seen across key Asian markets this week. How did Singapore shares hold up? Janice Tan finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks at the market drivers and movements in Singapore, the region and the beyond. Hosted by The BT Podcasts team, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Highlights of the podcast:...

Did Singapore shares bounce back today following Fitch’s downgrade of the United States’ credit rating? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times  that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts,  The Business Times , SPH Med...

Most index stocks slid after Fitch downgraded the United States’ credit rating. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times  that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts,  The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Fo...