The Business Times Podcasts

Singapore stocks end lower. 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 Focus: Channel:...

Was the Straits Times Index off to a strong start in the new 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:...

As central banks continue to focus on economic performance and interest rate hikes, how did these moves affect markets? Howie Lim 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 podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business T...

Singapore shares rally as the US Federal Reserve raises interest rates. 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: Cha...

The road to net zero is fraught with challenges but one company is doing its best and helping others along the way. And it’s furthering the conversation by talking to and picking the brains of other business leaders. Howie Lim speaks to Yoon Young Kim, cluster president of Singapore and Brunei at Schneider Electric, for his insights. Synopsis: The Business Times Podcasts channel showcases niche se...

Why do buyers pay a premium to live near popular primary schools? What is rental demand like for homes near popular schools? But a school can relocate, and that can hurt home values in the vicinity. Understand the obsession with living near popular schools and how to use this knowledge in navigating the Singapore property landscape. Senior correspondent Leslie Yee does a deep dive into the topic w...

Can Singapore stocks extend their rally ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision? 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 — F...

Singapore stocks rebound amid China pledging economic stimulus. 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:  b...

Is the Straits Times Index off to a strong start as investors prepare for policy decisions at major central banks this 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 Busi...

Amid market volatility, it helps to distinguish between market noise and major trends. Scarcity of resources, labour and trust is already evident and will continue to drive markets. What are the impacts over the long run and how you can position your portfolio? Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealt...

What caused the muted week the markets had this week? Howie Lim 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 podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Highlights of the podcast: 01:21 SGX’s wrap for t...

Who were the top gainers and decliners today? 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/btmktfocus Ap...

Singapore stocks rally at the midweek on optimism of US interest rate hike cycle ending soon. 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...

The Straits Times Index ends the day muted. Who were 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 Marke...

Can Singapore shares extend their positive streak 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:...

Singapore vs Hong Kong, is there a clear winner? Anchored by a conversation with Nathaniel Taplin, Asia editor, Heard on the Street, The Wall Street Journal , BT podcast editor Claressa Monteiro delves into the question in search of a definitive answer. Additional insights from Alfred Wu, associate professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Victor Mills, chief executive, Singapore Inter...

Private equities, real estate, digital assets, collectibles are some of the alternative assets that are missing in our investment portfolio. How can we achieve a balanced portfolio, including alternatives in the current environment? Howie Lim gets insights from Kelvin Lee, Co-founder and CEO of Alta. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financi...

What else drove market cheer besides easing inflation data? Claressa Monteiro 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 podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Highlights of the podcast: 01:31 SG...

Singapore stocks extend rally on easing inflation data optimism. 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: Howie Lim ( howielim@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts,  The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: ...

The Business Times Podcasts Team brings you “Lens on Singapore”, a monthly podcast which looks at the impact of global developments, changes in society and government policies. Many of the issues are not unique to Singapore but part of a wider phenomenon that will affect us and the region we live in. Hosted by Claressa Monteiro and Howie Lim.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s no denying it’s been an unusual time for the global economy and markets. But the mid-year outlook for investments is looking on the up and up. Howie Lim speaks to Dr Neo Teng Hwee, chief investment officer and head of products and solutions at UOB Private Bank to get more insights.  Synopsis: The Business Times Podcasts channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market, WealthBT,...

Did Singapore stocks continue their winning streak today at the midweek? 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: Ch...

Singapore shares advance as investors await key US inflation 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:...

Are Singapore stocks off to a strong start at the beginning of this 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: C...

The International News Media Association held its annual world congress in May this year in New York, attracting leadership from news media companies in 50+ countries including a conference, workshops, study tours and awards. The Business Times was represented by Christopher Lim, associate editor, product. He joins us on Editors Talk to share the insights he gleaned. Synopsis: A monthly podcast co...