The Business Times Podcasts
The Business Times
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The Business Times Podcast Channel delivers diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis, and news on career, business, markets, investing, current affairs, and tech. Powered by the journalism of The Business Times and Tech in Asia, it is available on all major audio and video platforms. Produced by BT Audio, thrive, and Tech in Asia, part of SPH Media.
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S2E606: Asia rallies on CoreWeave, AI bubble fears recede, hot US inflation 11.11.2026 3mMarket news for November 11th 2026: Asian stocks rallied as CoreWeave results eased AI bubble fears, defying Wall Street weakness. Meanwhile, global bond yields jumped and the dollar held firm after a hot US inflation print raised the risk of a half-point rate hike next month. 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 (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Market Focus Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E349: Nvidia loses US$430b in two days over CEO scrutiny; Indonesia VP Gibran says he’ll resign; Najib to serve rest of sentence at home 11.11.2026 4mHeadline news for November 11, 2026: Nvidia loses about US$430 billion in market value over two sessions amid scrutiny of its chief executive. Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran says he intends to resign, Najib Razak moves to house arrest, and Republicans block a Hegseth impeachment motion. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E605: Oil chills, stocks thrill and Asia rallies as inflation anxiety eases 10.11.2026 3mMarket news for November 10th 2026: Asian markets rallied as falling oil prices and potential US-Iran diplomatic talks eased global inflation fears. Despite lingering tech rout anxieties and upcoming US inflation data, major indices rebounded while gold trimmed recent gains ahead of key earnings. 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 (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Market Focus Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E348: Nvidia, Singapore's Megaspeed chip probe; Japan spending down 6.8%; Houthis hit Aramco site 10.11.2026 4mHeadline news for November 10, 2026: Bloomberg reports Nvidia intervened in a US probe of suspected chip smuggling by Singapore-based Megaspeed. Japan’s household spending falls 6.8%, Saudi Arabia inspects a Houthi-hit Aramco building, South Korea’s tourist spending climbs, and the dollar steadies ahead of US inflation data. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S1E68: High claims, low margins: How sustainable is Singapore's health insurance? 09.11.2026 20mHealthcare in Singapore is not cheap, and those rising costs are hitting both patients and insurance companies. Genevieve Cua speaks to Dr Jeremy Lim, CEO & co-founder of healthcare start-up AMILI, to discuss these growing pressures in the country’s healthcare eco-system, and what needs to be done to tame higher costs. They also discuss the evolving insurance market in the face of better technology, and about moving upstream, shifting away from treatment to preventative care to create a healthier population. 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. 01:31 What’s wrong with the current market 05:46 How insurers have evolved 11:08 The need for preventative care 14:22 Singapore's public healthcare systems 16:29 Making sustainable healthcare infrastructure --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Dr Jeremy Lim, CEO & co-founder, AMILI Edited by: Rachna Raghu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Rachna Raghu & Nicole Teo A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E1: Singapore stocks: What 10-share board lots mean for new investors 08.11.2026 15mThinking about investing in Singapore stocks but think they’re too expensive or aren’t sure if they’re worth buying? In this episode of Money Hacks, host Nicole Teo speaks with Geoff Howie, market strategist at SGX, about what smaller board lots mean for everyday investors. Learn why the change could lower the barrier to entry, what makes Singapore-listed stocks worth considering, and when ETFs may be a better starting point. Geoff also shares three things to consider before making your first investment — and why a low share price doesn’t always make a stock cheap. Synopsis: Money Hacks with Nicole Teo is a personal finance podcast: practical, actionable tips for your money. Highlights: 01:45 Why board lots exist in the first place 04:19 Are smaller board lots making Singapore stocks more accessible? 06:16 The case for owning individual Singapore stocks 09:02 Who should avoid buying individual stocks? 10:36 Could smaller board lots encourage speculation? 13:22 Three things to do before your first investment --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Nicole Teo (nicolet@sph.com.sg) With Geoff Howie, market strategist, SGX Edited by: Nicole Teo & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Nicole Teo & Howie Lim A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E66: Midterm shockwave - tech, oil, and the great rotation 06.11.2026 18mTrillions wiped overnight. Asia's markets in free fall. Gold at US$4,000. What just happened? The Democratic midterm sweep sent shockwaves through tech, energy, and currencies — and the ripple effects are far from over. In this episode of Market Focus Weekly, correspondent Howie Lim sits down with Saxo's chief investment strategist Charu Chanana to decode the chaos: AI spending under fire, Brent crude plunging below US$100, Singapore banks diverging, and safe havens behaving anything but safely. Find out what could possibly be next. Highlights: 01:35 The midterm earthquake and AI under fire 05:08 Oil's plunge and the peace talk mirage 06:54 Singapore banks: Three paths, three stories 09:38 Safe havens of bonds, gold, and a weaker dollar 13:03 Beyond US tech 15:36 Singapore's hidden strengths --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist, Saxo Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Market Focus Weekly podcasts every Friday: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E347: Nasdaq falls 5.5%, KOSPI hits circuit breaker, STI down 2.3%; hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights 06.11.2026 3mHeadline news for November 6, 2026: Stocks fall sharply across Asia and the US: Nasdaq down 5.5%, South Korea’s KOSPI halted by a circuit breaker, Straits Times Index down 2.3%. Also: hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights, and Singapore’s President on the role of the media. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson Headline news for November 6, 2026: Stocks fall sharply across Asia and the US: Nasdaq down 5.5%, South Korea’s KOSPI halted by a circuit breaker, Straits Times Index down 2.3%. Also: hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights, and Singapore’s President on the role of the media. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E604: Stocks rally and oil plunges below $100 on US Midterm sweep and peace hopes 05.11.2026 3mMarket news for November 5th 2026: A Democratic US midterm sweep sparked peace hopes, driving global stocks higher and sending Brent crude plunging below $100. While European shares and S&P 500 rallied on lower bond yields, tech stocks lagged amid growing scrutiny over AI infrastructure spending. 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 (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Market Focus Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E346: Republicans urge Trump to change course; DBS names new chairman; BoE expected to raise rates to 4% 05.11.2026 4mHeadline news for November 5, 2026: Republicans urge President Trump to change course on the Iran war and tariffs, and to shake up his White House staff. The Bank of England is expected to raise rates to 4%, DBS names Anthony Lim as chairman, and Philippine inflation rises to 7.8%. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E603: Midterm shakeup - AI stocks slide as Democratic sweep triggers reg-shock fears 04.11.2026 2mMarket news for November 4th 2026: A Democratic sweep in US midterms triggered regulatory fears, causing global stocks and AI shares to slump while the dollar hit a one-month low. Meanwhile, gold prices surged over two percent, cryptocurrencies fell, and United Overseas Bank missed quarterly expectations. 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 (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Market Focus Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E345: Singapore’s Rena Lee elected to world court; Indonesia’s ex-police chief arrested over alleged wiretapping; Ossoff to keep Georgia seat 04.11.2026 4mHeadline news for November 4, 2026: Singapore’s Rena Lee is elected to the International Court of Justice. Indonesian police arrest a former national police chief over alleged wiretapping. Democrat Jon Ossoff holds his Georgia Senate seat as US midterm counting continues, and UOB profit jumps. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E602: Midterm jitters, Apple's margin squeeze, Asian markets brace as voting looms 03.11.2026 3mMarket news for November 3rd 2026: Asian stocks slumped and Wall Street futures edged lower as investors braced for the US midterm elections. Apple shares extended losses following a margin squeeze warning, while Australian markets bucked the regional trend amid a fresh RBA rate hike. 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 (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Market Focus Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E344: Johor-Singapore zone: S$28b approved, 45% implemented; China tightens dollar liquidity; US midterms campaigning ends 03.11.2026 4mHeadline news for November 3, 2026: US campaigning ends before midterms that will decide control of Congress. China raises the foreign currency reserve ratio to 6% from 4% on November 15. The Johor-Singapore zone has S$28 billion in approved investments, 45% of it implemented. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S1E73: How to break Singapore’s IPO curse 02.11.2026 15mNewly listed companies may perform poorly for a variety of reasons, but the fact that nearly all of this year’s IPOs are underwater is itself a problem. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains why regulatory intervention may now be necessary. Highlights of the podcast: 01:36 Weakest link in enterprise financing ecosystem 04:59 Tech-oriented new listings have disappointed 09:35 MAS, SGX should scrutinise issue managers 11:06 Focus on sectors anchored by local champions --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Rachna Raghu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul, Rachna Raghu & Nicole Teo A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E601: Apple bites back - Cupertino unseats Nvidia as Asia rallies on AI relief 02.11.2026 3mMarket news for November 2nd 2026: Asian markets rebounded as investors anticipated Apple’s earnings to ease growing AI cash burn anxieties. Meanwhile, oil prices declined amid ongoing Middle East diplomatic talks. Apple officially surpassed Nvidia to become the world’s most valuable listed company, offsetting regional unease. 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 (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Market Focus Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E343: Vietnam faces Nov 29 US trade deadline; Asia factory growth slows 02.11.2026 4mHeadline news for November 2, 2026: Businesses are divided over possible US tariffs on Vietnam ahead of a November 29 trade-probe deadline. Japan and South Korea report slower factory growth, Asian shares slip, and in Singapore, more than 112,000 people dropped private health insurance riders. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S1E65: AI spending, oil and rate hikes: What is really steering markets 30.10.2026 12mAlphabet gets punished for spending on AI. Microsoft gets applause for the exact same thing. Meanwhile, oil's flirting with $115 and central banks are pretending they're not cornered. Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Paul Chew from Phillips Securities Research to dissect the $400 billion AI reality check, the memory chip cash war, and why one obscure indicator could steer your portfolio through next week's chaos. Maybe the confusion can be profitable! Highlights: 00:46 $400 billion AI reality check 02:56 Memory chips vs. shareholder yield 05:05 The rate decision nobody wants to make 08:58 Asian whipsaw 10:22 The one indicator steering next week's chaos --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Paul Chew, head of research, Phillip Securities Research Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Rachna Raghu A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow Market Focus Weekly podcasts every Friday: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus 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 BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E342: Singapore names haze panel; Indonesia names 20 suspects and Israel’s final vote 30.10.2026 4mHeadline news for October 30, 2026: Singapore appoints a seven-member panel, including FTI Consulting and WongPartnership, to examine firms linked to Indonesia’s haze fires, as Indonesian police name 20 suspect companies. Also: Israel’s final election results, China’s party congress date, Malaysia’s budget vote and a Binance-led crypto drop. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
S2E341: Singapore to Amend Haze Law, Spain Train Crash Kills at Least 68 and Samsung Confirms Record Profit 30.10.2026 4mHeadline news for October 29, 2026: Singapore will table amendments to its haze law when Parliament sits on November third, after ministers met ten firms served notices over the fires. A high-speed train collision in Spain kills at least sixty-eight, and the toll may rise. Samsung confirms record profit on AI chips. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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