SK Hynix completes deal for US$958 million in US chips grant, loan; Indonesia weighs deep cuts to nickel mining to boost prices; China’s hottest stock, Pop Mart, rockets 370% on craze for collectibles.

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])

Recording engineer: Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

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A failed US spending bill leading to potential government shutdown, Japan's rising inflation, ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, Australia's funding for Solomon Islands' police, and Singapore's focus on NRIC numbers. 

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

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US Fed lowers rate by quarter point but projects slower pace of further cuts, firmer inflation; Bank of Japan keeps rate at 0.25% amid economic uncertainty; Asian currencies slip further, Indian rupee at all-time low; Alibaba, BlackBerry among companies selling assets for peanuts after splurging billions buying them.

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])

Recording engineer: Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

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US interest rate cuts, Ukrainian security talks, a potential Israel-Hamas agreement, Hong Kong's interest rate adjustment, and rising certificate of entitlement prices in Singapore. Yeo Hiap Seng announces layoffs.

Snopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

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Asian markets diverge ahead of Fed news; Honda, Nissan move to deepen ties, including possible merger; Chipmaker Kioxia surges 12% in Tokyo debut after jumbo IPO.

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])

Recording engineer: Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

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Intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine, efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal, worsening German business sentiment, Australia's budget concerns, and profitability challenges for Singapore's digital banks. 

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

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Are you ready for the future of work?

Singapore's new guidelines on flexible work arrangements require employers to establish a process for employee requests. It’s not just about ditching the commute, it's also about flexi-time and even sharing your job. But are these changes a way forward for better work-life balance, or a career risk?

Claressa Monteiro dives into the complexities of flexi-work in Singapore, with Yeo Wan Ling, NTUC assistant secretary-general, Maureen Wee, HR head, SPH Media and Ethan Ang, co-founder and CEO of NodeFlair.

Highlights of the conversation:

02:39 What are the new guidelines?

06:28 Do young people prefer working from home?

10:54 Will employees lose out if they request flexi-work?

12:37 Are the guidelines mandatory?

15:09 Will business be affected with flexi-work?

17:14 Is flexi-work here to stay?

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Hosted by Claressa Monteiro, edited and produced by Claressa Monteiro and Emily Liu, and engineered by Chai Pei Chieh.

With Yeo Wan Ling, NTUC assistant secretary-general and NTUC U Women and Family director, Member of Parliament; Ethan Ang, co-founder and CEO of NodeFlair; and Maureen Wee, head of human resources, SPH Media

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

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Bitcoin surges past $107,000 as Trump promises strategic reserves; Malaysia’s Mr DIY hammers down on growth in Indonesia with S$346m IPO; Wee Hur exits student accommodation business for A$1.6 billion, shares fall more than 11%.

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])

Recording engineer: Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

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

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Donald Trump's upheld conviction, Germany's early election, a mass grave in Syria, Anwar Ibrahim appoints Thaksin Shinawatra as his personal adviser, anticipated salary increments in Singapore, and Singapore stock updates.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

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

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Asian markets struggle after more weak China data; Korean won and stocks fall despite impeachment vote; CLI to acquire Australian credit investment manager Wingate for A$200 million.

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])

Recording engineer: Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

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

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Germany's political turmoil, US dollar performance, Bitcoin's record high, violent conflicts in Gaza, South Korea's presidential impeachment, and Singapore's rise in arrests related to immigration offenses.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

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