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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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21:45

S1E1: Sold your business? Here's how to think about...

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2026/08/12

A liquidity event marks a pivotal shift from business owner to wealth allocator. But why are so many entrepreneurs unprepared for what comes next? What are the most common mistakes made after an exit, and how can entrepreneurs protect, diversify and grow their wealth? Barclays Private Bank’s Stephen Zhu shares the strategies and institutional-grade solutions that can help entrepreneurs navigate the complex journey from business wealth to long-term personal wealth. Synopsis: The Business Times

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S2E554: Defying missile jitters: Asian markets rally...

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2026/08/12

Market news for August 12, 2026: Geopolitical tensions boosted oil and gold, Asian shares gained, driven by South Korean strength and Foxconn’s 35 per cent profit jump. Investors await critical US inflation data following a North Korean missile launch. 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

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S2E553: European stocks climb on energy boost as...

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2026/08/11

Market news for August 11, 2026: European markets edged higher, bolstered by energy stocks, while Asian indices remained cautious amid persistent Middle East uncertainty. As investors monitor global inflation and interest rate trajectories, oil and gold prices climbed, reflecting the ongoing, fragile risk sentiment. 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

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18:04

S1E65: Are lower private hospital Shield claims on...

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2026/08/10

Private hospital bills and Integrated Shield Plan (IP) premiums have been climbing steadily, raising concerns about affordability for Singaporeans. Genevieve Cua sits down with Jeffrey Law, chief commercial officer of IHH Healthcare Singapore, to discuss the hospital group's partnerships with insurers to better manage healthcare costs and claims. The conversation also explores the efforts made to help slow premium increases, preserve access to private healthcare, and how their third-party

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S2E283: OCBC and UOB Beat Estimates, US Hits...

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2026/08/07

Headline news for August 7, 2026: OCBC's Q2 profit surges 22 per cent to S$2.22 billion, declaring a $0.47 interim dividend. UOB's profit rises 10 per cent. The US imposes a 15 per cent tariff on polysilicon targeting Chinese semiconductor and solar supply chains. Houthis wound eleven civilians in southern Saudi Arabia as further attacks are warned imminent. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced

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S1E1: Why here, why now? Ambiq Micro's Global CEO...

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2026/08/06

Why did Ambiq choose to dual-list in Singapore, and what does it signal about the future of AI in Asia? In this BT Podcasts feature special, Claressa Monteiro sits down with Fumihide "Humi" Esaka, global CEO of Ambiq Micro, to discuss the rise of Edge AI, how Ambiq's ultra-low-power chips enable AI to run directly on devices without relying on the cloud, and why the company expects rapid expansion in the years ahead. From growth prospects and investor sentiment to talent, innovation and Singapore's

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S3E8: NTUC's Desmond Tan on jobs, AI and layoffs

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2026/08/05

Singapore's retrenchments have risen to their highest level since 2020, with degree holders and mid-career professionals among the hardest hit. In this episode of Lens on Singapore, Claressa Monteiro sits down with Desmond Tan, Deputy Secretary-General of NTUC and Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, to discuss the factors driving job losses, how AI is reshaping the workforce, and the support available to help workers navigate career transitions and prepare for the future

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S2E281: Iran Seeks Hormuz Control, Oil Falls 5 Per...

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2026/08/05

Headline news for August 5, 2026: Iran wants full control of inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz under a framework being negotiated with Oman and its position is unlikely to change. Oil falls more than five per cent and Wall Street closes at record highs as hopes grow for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran war. 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

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S2E280: US-Iran Diplomatic Confusion, Singapore's...

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2026/08/04

Headline news for August 4, 2026: President Donald Trump said the US is engaged in talks with Iran, while Tehran has flatly denied that any negotiations are underway or scheduled. Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's detained former leader, met with an International Committee of the Red Cross representative yesterday. Singapore's manufacturing sector expanded at a slightly faster pace in July, buoyed by the ongoing AI-driven upcycle. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business

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S1E70: Frasers Property’s hospitality revamp

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2026/08/03

Frasers Property Ltd (FPL) is working with its controlling shareholder to lighten its balance sheet after taking its hospitality Reit private. Its chief financial officer (CFO) Loo Choo Leong talks to BT’s Ben Paul about the deal, the group’s capital recycling strategy, and its plans to lift its ROE and share price. Highlights of the podcast: 03:26 Should investors support the revamp? 07:09 Capital recycling amid higher rates 09:29 Waning excitement, sagging ROEs 14:52 Shares at

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S2E279: US and Japan Intervene in Yen Markets, Iran...

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2026/08/03

Headline news for August 3, 2026: The US and Japan conduct their first coordinated yen intervention since 1998 with Tokyo estimated to have spent US$53.7 billion to halt the yen's slide. US-Iran talks resume today but reports of a cruise missile strike on a US oil tanker in the Strait cast fresh doubt on prospects. 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

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S1E280: Market noise vs real signal: are you...

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2026/08/02

We obsess over what to buy, but when it’s time to sell—or hold—we often freeze. Market volatility shouldn't trigger a panic-induced sell-off, yet emotion frequently overrides strategy. In this episode of Money Hacks, Howie Lim, Ritesh Ganeriwal, and Kenneth Chan dissect the crucial "portfolio check-in." Learn how to filter signal from noise, why "doing nothing" is a strategic superpower, and exactly when your original plan needs a tune-up. Stop guessing and start managing

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S2E53: Chips up, Meta down and a Fed on hold: making...

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2026/07/31

In this episode of Market Focus Weekly, St. James’s Place Martin Hennecke joins us to unpack the week of corporate earnings and market movements. We examine the impact of the conflicting outlooks for AI-related capital expenditure means for investors, where opportunities remain in the AI trade, and how to position portfolios amid shifting market and currency dynamics. Highlights: 04:00 Biggest contributing factors in driving inflation 07:13 Are we reaching a peak in the memory cycle? 10:44

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S2E278: UEFA Boycotts the World Cup, Microsoft Surges...

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2026/07/31

Headline news for July 31, 2026: UEFA and all fifty-five European member nations vote unanimously to boycott the World Cup unless FIFA abandons its plan to sell private stakes in its tournaments. Microsoft surges fifteen per cent: its biggest single-day gain in eighteen years, adding US$450 billion dollars in market value. The Bank of Japan holds rates at one per cent and upgrades its GDP forecast. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa

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S2E548: Record Samsung earnings fail to lift Kospi,...

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2026/07/30

Market news for July 30, 2026: Asian markets traded mixed today, with the South Korean Kospi falling again despite record profits from chipmaking giant Samsung Electronics. The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, while sending mixed signals on the direction of interest which disappointed investors. Oil prices also climbed as the US resumed strikes on Iran. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and

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S2E277: U.S. Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran;...

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2026/07/30

Headline news for July 30, 2026: U.S. Central Command announces fresh strikes on Iran, following a drone strike on an Egypt tanker, and Iran’s attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan. Japan’s rescue teams race against time in their search for survivors after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. Taiwan’s United Microelectronics Corp announces expansion of cleanroom capacity in its Singapore facility, while constructing a new fabrication plant at its flagship site in the city of

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S2E276: Japan Earthquake Kills 13, US & Saudi Forces...

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2026/07/29

Headline news for July 29, 2026: A magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kumamoto in southwestern Japan with at least thirteen confirmed dead, an Aeon Mall partially collapses and three hundred thousand people are ordered to evacuate. US and Saudi forces conduct joint strikes in Iraq against Iran-aligned militant groups. Malaysia's surprise Formula One return triggers a one-hundred-and-six per cent surge in Kuala Lumpur flight bookings. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The

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S2E546: Asia chip sell-off deepens as China...

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2026/07/28

Market news for July 28, 2026: Asian chip stocks tumbled today, led by a 10.84 per cent drop in South Korea's Kospi, which triggered a circuit breaker. The sell-off reflected growing concerns over elevated AI valuations and rising competition from China. At the same time, Brent crude continued to fall on hopes of easing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news

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S2E275: Iran Talks Resume Amid Fresh Drone Strikes...

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2026/07/28

Headline news for July 28, 2026: US-Iran diplomatic contacts resume but Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq report fresh drone attacks overnight. China confirms for the first time that the US has committed to cap replacement tariffs on Chinese goods at twenty per cent. 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

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S2E274: US and Iran Pause Strikes, MAS Tightens Again...

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2026/07/27

Headline news for July 27, 2026: Both U.S. and Iranian forces hold fire for a second consecutive day as a regional mediator calls the pause a positive signal for de-escalation. The MAS tightens monetary policy for the second consecutive time as Iran war inflation persists. Oil tumbles five per cent and Asian markets rally on ceasefire hopes. 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:

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