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The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech. Powered by the Journalism ofThe Business Times and Tech in Asia. Available on all your favourite audio and video content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts Produced by BT Audio, thrive and Tech in Asia. The Business Times, SPH Media.

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S1E1: Beyond the dollar: Rethinking the US-heavy...

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2026/02/03

The US-centric portfolio is out. The multipolar world is in. But how do you navigate the shift? What are actionable diversification strategies, from overlooked European value to high-grade Emerging Market (EM) debt and non-US innovation hubs? Barclays Private Bank’s Ken Sze dissects the compelling behavioural, geopolitical, and valuation drivers pushing sophisticated investors "beyond USD." Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news

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19:44

S1E2: Buy, build, or both? Rethinking growth in a...

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2026/02/02

Corporate growth used to be straightforward. Now it’s a strategic balancing act. In this episode of Ask PwC Singapore, Claressa Monteiro speaks with Richard Eu, Satoshi Yoshida and Ling Tok Hong about how Eu Yan Sang is navigating ownership change, digital transformation and expansion — while preserving a 146-year legacy. From omnichannel strategy to integration risk, this episode explores what truly drives long-term value in an uncertain market. This episode is produced in collaboration

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16:11

S1E64: What’s up with GIC and Temasek’s performance?

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2026/02/02

The government has said GIC and Temasek have performed reasonably and within expectations given their mandates. Yet, their returns have trailed some of their global peers. Senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into dissonance, and offers some suggestions. Highlights of the podcast: 00:43 Trailing returns raised in Parliament 04:17 Mandates, portfolios and performance 08:47 US mega-caps now dominate indices 09:41 Was GIC wrong to tamp down risk? 12:17 Temasek’s big exposure to Singapore --- Send

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17:55

S1E255: Investing discipline in the age of algorithms

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2026/02/01

Artificial intelligence (AI) promises market nirvana, but is it a silver bullet or just another risk factor? Does AI really democratise knowledge and accelerate trading? How come it fails to conquer the ultimate portfolio killer: human indiscipline? Join Howie Lim and OANDA's Philip Waters as they attempt to cut through the hallucinations. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:10 The 'silver bullet' fallacy of AI 07:19 The alpha vanishing act

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18:03

S2E29: Intervention, Inflation and the STI

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2026/01/30

The US dollar is sliding fast, and it’s sending waves across global markets. This week on Market Focus Weekly, Emily Liu speaks with SGX strategist Geoff Howie about why the US dollar has weakened sharply amid talk of potential US-Japan intervention to support the yen. They explore the outlook for US interest rates, why Asian currencies are suddenly rallying, and what’s behind gold’s jaw-dropping climb near US$5,600 an ounce. Plus, turmoil in Indonesia’s stock market and why

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4:32

S2E159: Trump Backs Shutdown Deal, EU Sanctions Iran...

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2026/01/30

Headline news for January 30, 2026: President Trump backs a bipartisan spending deal to avert a shutdown and signals a Fed pick, the EU sanctions Iran, Tokyo inflation cools, and analysts assess China’s stance before Japan’s snap election. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced

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4:30

S2E158: Dollar Slides; Saudi Neutrality, Amazon Cuts,...

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2026/01/28

Headline news for January 28, 2026: Saudi Arabia pledges neutrality toward Iran, the dollar sinks, Amazon layoffs loom, a Johor peat fire spreads haze, and Singapore’s food delivery market lags regional growth. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities

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S2E449: Asian shares soar, gold continues up and oil...

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2026/01/27

Market news for January 27, 2026: US large-cap earnings raise Asian shares; the dollar still under fire; European equities climb, as does gold and oil falls. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup byThe 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

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S2E157: Trump Eases Deportation Standoff as Yen and...

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2026/01/27

Headline news for January 27, 2026: President Trump and Minnesota’s governor move to defuse tensions over a fatal deportation crackdown, France advances a social media ban for minors, markets eye yen intervention, and the Singapore dollar hits a decade high. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH

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17:52

S1E51: Is it better investing in commercial property...

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2026/01/26

Examine the state of play and outlook in private housing, office property and retail spaces. In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Realion’s head honcho Desmond Sim. We look at what to consider when choosing whether to invest in private homes, office property or retail spaces. Also, get frank views on whether new retail entrepreneurs are fairly treated by landlords. And see what lies ahead for new boy Realion. Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT

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S2E448: Possible US-Japan joint intervention sends...

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2026/01/26

Market news for January 26, 2026: Yen surges as intervention risks lurk; Singapore dollar hits 11-year high against greenback; Malaysian ringgit hits highest since 2018 on AI, growth optimism; Gold tops US$5,000 as global upheaval fuels precious metals rally; UOB shares retreat 3.3% after reaching record high. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup byThe Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written by: Emily Liu

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S2E156: US Immigration Clash, Europe’s Wind Pact and...

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2026/01/26

Headline news for January 26, 2026: A second fatal federal shooting highlights US immigration tensions, Europe unites on offshore wind, Israel’s delays Rafah pedestrian passage, Japan’s PM approval rating, gold hits record levels and Singapore tightens health-data consent rules. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts,

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15:04

S1E254: More than romance: The conversation that...

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2026/01/25

If you think Valentine's Day is the ultimate commitment, think again. Forget flowers and chocolates; money is the real love language. What else is there beyond joint accounts? What’s the 'financial foreplay' for testing compatibility and why is equities-investing your relationship's final exam? Howie Lim gets insights from Jeremy Tan, CEO of Tiger Fund Management. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 00:55 Financial compatibility more

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S2E28: Japan’s election, Greenland's takeover and...

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2026/01/23

Global markets faced another week of political uncertainty, from snap elections in Japan to fresh geopolitical threats from the US — yet investors barely blinked. In this episode of Market Focus Weekly, Emily Liu speaks with Pete Tan of Phillip Capital about why markets seem increasingly unfazed by political risk. They unpack Japan’s bond sell-off, Trump’s back and forth over Greenland, and whether rallies in Chinese AI stocks reflect hype or a deeper structural shift. Highlights:

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S2E155: Washington, Davos and the Price of Power in...

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2026/01/23

Headline news for January 23, 2026: Washington rebuffed limits on Venezuela action as Davos exposed Ukraine tensions and Indonesia’s pitch, Amazon prepared fresh cuts, oil slid on geopolitics, and Singapore households braced for higher utility bills. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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S2E154: Trump De-escalates on Greenland, Europe...

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2026/01/22

Headline news for January 22, 2026: Washington eased tariff pressure linked to Greenland as Europe warned against escalation, Asian capitals assessed implications, and markets weighed slowing growth signals alongside fresh policy moves in Singapore and the region. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH

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16:33

S2E27: How much political risk is the market really...

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2026/01/16

Political risk is back in the spotlight, with fresh uncertainty around the US Federal Reserve and rising tensions across Venezuela, Greenland and Iran. Yet markets refused to blink. In this week’s Market Focus Weekly, host Emily Liu and Aninda Mitra of BNY Advisors Investment Institute unpack why Asian stocks continue to rally, what Japan’s upcoming snap election could mean for equities, bonds and the yen, and why gold and silver have surged, even as investors stay broadly risk-on

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S2E150: US Moves on Power and Taiwan Deal, as...

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2026/01/16

Headline news for January 16, 2026: US states move to cap data-centre power costs as Washington deepens trade ties with Taiwan, transport disruptions hit Japan, Malaysian politics resurface, Singapore exports slow, and Changi Airport traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business

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S2E443: Investors rotate out of tech shares, Yen...

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2026/01/15

Market news for January 15, 2026: Nikkei falls from record as tech shares retreat; Australian shares end at two-month high as miners ride metals rally; Silver tumbles, oil retreats. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup byThe Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH

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S2E149: US Security Moves, Japan’s BOJ, Singapore Homes

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2026/01/15

Headline news for January 15, 2026: Washington recalibrates its Middle East posture as Venezuela’s oil trade tightens, Japan keeps politics at arm’s length from central banking, and Singapore tweaks housing rules to keep upgrades moving. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced

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