The Business Times Podcasts

Feb 03 2025 1076 ep. 8 mins 16
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The Business Times Podcast channel showcases insights and commentary in markets, wealth management and current affairs.

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Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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S1E52: What’s next in the OCBC-Great Eastern saga? BT Mark to Market

Feb 03 2025 16 mins  
OCBC’s offer for Great Eastern resulted in the insurer being suspended from trading. But the remaining minority shareholders of the insurer haven’t yet given in. And, one of them has made an interesting proposal. Senior correspondent Ben Paul examines the investment and regulatory implications of the story. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis an

S2E235: Market Focus Daily: Monday, February 3, 2025

Feb 03 2025 2 mins  
Asian markets tumble while US dollar surges and gold prices fall as Trump imposes tariffs; TSMC shares fall amid global tech sell-off triggered by DeepSeek; China leaves the door open to trade talks with the US.  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. Wr

S1E203: Lens on Daily: Headline news for Monday, February 3, 2025

Feb 02 2025 3 mins  
Global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, effects on markets, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's remarks, Australia floods, and Singapore's new Workplace Fairness Bill. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected])  Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by

S1E204: Cracking the credit card code: BT Money Hacks

Feb 02 2025 11 mins  
It’s time to make your spending work harder for you. It’s a step up from making your money work for you. Credit cards can offer astounding rewards and cashback but you have to put in some effort. Howie Lim gets expert help from Audrey Yap, a content creator with lobangsis.com Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:05

S2E234: Market Focus Daily: Friday, January 31, 2025

Jan 31 2025 2 mins  
Global shares drift today, reflecting on relatively strong earnings from tech bellwethers; The dollar lifts and gold prices reach record highs; Global markets price in fewer rate cuts for the year and the BOJ must maintain loose monetary policy. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from

S1E202: Lens on Daily: Headline news Friday, January 31, 2025

Jan 30 2025 2 mins  
Tragic US air disaster; Brexit developments; SoftBank's potential investment in OpenAI; India accelerates its AI initiatives and in Singapore, updates on Woodleigh bus interchange. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected])  Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Prod

S1E201: Lens on Daily: Headline news for Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Jan 27 2025 2 mins  
US maritime strategies in Panama, Australian business activity, and political concerns in Asia under President Prabowo Subianto. Also highlighted is the upcoming Jurong Region Line in Singapore. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected])  Produced and edited by: Claressa

S1E39: Will the Snake bring prosperity to Singapore's property market? PropertyBT

Jan 27 2025 20 mins  
Will HDB resale flats hit two million dollars this year? Is it time to invest in property in Johor? Will the government raise the income ceiling for Build-to-Order flats?  From the 2025 budget to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, the Year of the Snake promises a lot of opportunities for the Singapore property market. In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee si

S2E233: Market Focus Daily: Monday, January 27, 2025

Jan 27 2025 2 mins  
US stock futures and Asian shares outside China slumped today; Eurozone rate-setters are set to cut borrowing costs this week and China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracts in January. 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 (h

S1E200: Lens on Daily: Headline News for Monday, January 27, 2025

Jan 26 2025 2 mins  
US President Trump suggests Palestinians should move to Jordan and Egypt; Perplexity AI revises merger proposal with TikTok's parent ByteDance; South Korea's President Yoon faces insurrection charges and Singapore’s Changi Airport forecasts growth after missing full recovery. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: H