The Business Times Podcasts

The Business Times

Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market, WealthBT, PropertyBT and sponsored series. Follow these series on audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, or Google Home smart speaker devices. Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media Trust.

  • 3 minutes 3 seconds
    S1E229: Lens on Daily: Headline News for Friday, March 14, 2025

    US sanctions on Russia, the United Nations Security Council condemning violence in Syria, criticism of Malaysia's Prime Minister and an incident in Singapore involving the Law Minister.

    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: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    14 March 2025, 2:00 am
  • 2 minutes 40 seconds
    S2E263: Market Focus Daily: Thursday, March 13, 2025

    Asian markets continue to weaken amid trade uncertainty; Taiwanese stocks slump as TSMC loses favour; Equity slump in India threatens economic growth; Hong Kong outperforms Wall Street amid Trump turmoil; CDL shares climb 4% after Kwek Leng Beng discontinues lawsuit against son Sherman Kwek.

    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 and hosted by: Emily Liu ([email protected])

    Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

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

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    Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. 

    Discover more BT podcast series:

    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt

    BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

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    13 March 2025, 9:45 am
  • 3 minutes
    S1E228: Lens on Daily: Headline News for Thursday, March 13, 2025

    President Trump's tariffs on the EU, Russia-Ukraine ceasefire update, Duterte's ICC arrest, Singapore electoral boundary changes, Hong Kong's stock market surge.

    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: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. 

    Discover more BT podcast series:

    BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt 

    WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt

    PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

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    13 March 2025, 2:15 am
  • 2 minutes 31 seconds
    S2E262: Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

    Most Asian stocks drop as Trump trade policy sows uncertainty; Global steel trade war heats up as Korea and Vietnam impose tariffs; Temasek investing US$1 billion in India’s Haldiram’s; Salesforce to invest US$1 billion in Singapore, partner SIA to develop AI airline solutions.

    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 and hosted by: Emily Liu ([email protected])

    Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

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

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    Feedback to: [email protected]

    Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. 

    Discover more BT podcast series:

    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt

    BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

    BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

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    12 March 2025, 9:45 am
  • 2 minutes 56 seconds
    S1E227: Lens on Daily: Headline News for Wednesday, March 12, 2025

    US military aid to Ukraine, Germany's financial plans under Friedrich Merz, Trump's nominee for US ambassador to Singapore and Japan's inflation data. 

    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: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. 

    Discover more BT podcast series:

    BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt 

    WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt

    PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

    BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

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    12 March 2025, 2:00 am
  • 2 minutes 29 seconds
    S2E261: Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, March 11, 2025

    Asian markets track Wall Street selloff as Trump-fuelled economy fears build; Singapore bank stocks tumble as STI drops 2% after US, Asia market retreat; Thailand offering tax incentives to boost stock market; Philippines central bank looking at more rate cuts.

    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 and hosted by: Emily Liu ([email protected])

    Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

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

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    Website: bt.sg/mktfocus

    Feedback to: [email protected]

    Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. 

    Discover more BT podcast series:

    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt

    BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

    BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

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    11 March 2025, 9:45 am
  • 3 minutes 8 seconds
    S11E226: Lens On Daily: Headline News for Tuesday, March 11, 2025

    Ukrainian president meets the Saudi crown prince; Israel suspends goods entering Gaza; Japan hopes the US does not impose trade tariffs and SGX plans to list Bitcoin futures.

    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: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. 

    Discover more BT podcast series:

    BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt 

    WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt

    PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

    BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

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    11 March 2025, 2:00 am
  • 11 minutes 3 seconds
    S1E48: The hidden costs of investment-linked insurance plans: WealthBT

    Investment-linked insurance plans, or ILPs, are often touted for their dual benefits of protection and investment returns. But do they live up to the claim?

    In this episode, Genevieve Cua, wealth editor of The Business Times, unravels the five common misconceptions about ILPs. Learn about their high costs, and find out if they truly offer the protection and investment returns they may promise.

    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.

    Highlights of the podcast:

    01:56 Capital guaranteed upon death?

    03:45 ILPs’ many fees

    05:04 Do ILPs really protect you?

    06:10 How much return do ILPs offer?

    06:50 Should you buy an ILP?

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    Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]

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    Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua ([email protected])

    Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh

    A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM

    BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod

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    10 March 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 2 minutes 35 seconds
    S2E260: Market Focus Daily: Monday, March 10, 2025

    China’s retaliatory tariffs on US farm goods take effect; Investors dump Indonesia stocks as Prabowo flexes market muscles; Thailand readies 27 billion baht in new cash handout to spur growth.

    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 and hosted by: Emily Liu ([email protected])

    Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

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

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    Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. 

    Discover more BT podcast series:

    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt

    BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

    BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

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    10 March 2025, 9:45 am
  • 3 minutes
    S1E225: Lens on Daily: Headline News for Monday, March 10, 2025

    Mark Carney to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's Prime Minister, US President Trump's latest position on Ukraine, Japan's real wage falls, urgent housing needs for migrant workers and new projections for sea-level rise 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 Monteiro

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

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    Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. 

    Discover more BT podcast series:

    BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt 

    WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt

    PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

    BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

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    10 March 2025, 2:00 am
  • 15 minutes 7 seconds
    S1E209: Unpacking Budget 2025: What's in it for you and your business? BT Money Hacks

    Is your business ready to capitalise on the opportunities presented by Budget 2025? 

    In our latest episode of Money Hacks, host Howie Lim dives into the details of Budget 2025 with Christopher Gee, deputy director at the Institute of Policy Studies, and Yong Jiahao, corporate tax partner at KPMG.

    From corporate tax rebates to AI readiness and talent development, they unpack how this year’s government budget is set to shake things up for Singaporean businesses.

    Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

    Highlights:

    00:54 Corporate tax rebate

    04:03 Revitalising Singapore's stock market

    07:00 Funding AI adoption

    10:00 Improvements to SkillsFuture

    12:14 Sustainability in progress

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    Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected])

    With Christopher Gee, deputy director at the Institute of Policy Studies at NUS and Yong Jiahao, partner, corporate tax, KPMG in Singapore

    Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

    A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.

    Discover more BT podcast series:

    BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt

    BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM

    BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

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    9 March 2025, 4:00 pm
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