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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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4:25

S2E339: Indonesia Defends Gas Export Cut, Israel...

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2026/10/27

Headline news for October 27, 2026: Indonesia defends cutting piped gas exports to Singapore by about 8 per cent, saying the cut is within contract limits. Israelis vote in an election with no result yet, and polls show no clear majority. South Korea’s economy grows 1 per cent in the third quarter. 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

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S1E60: Ensuring the Singapore Reit sector stays relevant

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2026/10/26

Get insights on the big issues facing Singapore Reits. Does the external management model work? How will Reits cope with higher interest rates? Learn about challenges facing smaller trusts and those owning overseas portfolios. Understand the importance of providing forward guidance. Leslie Yee is in conversation with Simon Garing, CEO of the manager of Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust. Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things

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S1E1: You passed your health check. Here is why that...

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2026/10/25

High performers master time, workflow, and output—yet often ignore the very engine driving their success: their health. In this episode of BT Podcasts, head of audio Claressa Monteiro sits down with Dr Sue-Anne Toh, senior consultant endocrinologist at NOVI Health, to unpack the ultimate executive blind spot. Discover why daily fatigue, brain fog, and disrupted sleep aren’t just badges of corporate honour, but early clinical signals. Learn how precision health, longitudinal tracking, and

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17:47

S1E64: AI spending and higher-for-longer rates: What...

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2026/10/23

Asian tech stocks getting hammered, Brent crude above $111 and French 10-year yields hitting 5%. Is the debt-fueled AI expansion finally hitting a wall — or just catching its breath? Correspondent Howie Lim sits down with Ray Heung, senior investment officer at Standard Chartered Bank, to dissect the growing disconnect between booming AI narratives and market reality. From hyperscaler CapEx anxiety to China's confidence crisis, oil shocks, and France's fiscal strain — the signals you

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4:20

S2E337: Indonesia Signals Energy Export Review, Tibet...

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2026/10/23

Headline news for October 23, 2026: Indonesia’s energy minister says Jakarta will review energy export contracts and could stop supplying countries that disrespect it, without naming any. A magnitude seven earthquake kills at least sixteen people in northern Tibet. Oil holds near a five-month high as Typhoon Champi shuts Taiwan’s stock exchange. 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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18:27

S1E5: Asean youth employment: Rebuilding the bargain...

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2026/10/22

How can young workers thrive when traditional career paths are changing and AI threatens entry-level jobs? On Simon Tay’s Political Café, Simon Tay speaks with Ian Wong, former UOB managing director and group head of international, about the evolving relationship between employers and the next generation of workers. They explore how companies can create more open workplaces, adapt to AI-driven changes and develop young talent, while discussing why workers must take charge of their own

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S2E596: AI spending anxiety and escalating gulf...

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2026/10/22

Market news for October 22 2026: Asian equities suffered a sharp tech-led selloff as soaring artificial intelligence capital expenditure concerns collided with escalating Gulf geopolitical tensions. Brent crude surged past 111 dollars per barrel near a five-month high, while regional indexes plummeted amid mounting market anxiety. 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

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21:10

S3E10: Climate finance: Why the money exists but is...

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2026/10/21

Climate change is hitting closer to home, from rising fuel prices to the return of the haze. But financing the climate transition remains a challenge. In this episode of Lens on Singapore, Claressa Monteiro speaks with Leslie Maasdorp, CEO of British International Investment (BII), about why climate funding is not reaching the projects that need it most, how development finance institutions operate, Singapore’s role in mobilising climate finance, and how AI could shape the transition

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S2E594: Asian markets wobble ahead of big earnings

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2026/10/20

Market news for October 20 2026: Asian stocks retreated and oil prices climbed as geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs rattled investor sentiment. Markets braced for crucial corporate earnings from AI bellwethers and tech giants, weighing massive capital expenditure plans against growing economic uncertainties. 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

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S2E334: NEA Names Three More Haze Companies, Korea...

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2026/10/20

Headline news for October 20, 2026: Singapore’s NEA issues preventive notices to three more Indonesian companies linked to the haze bringing the total to ten. South Korea’s central bank is expected to pause rate hikes on Thursday with another move forecast for November. France imposes overnight curfews in Paris, Nice and Lille after its worst urban unrest in decades. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro

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S2E594: AI funding jitters erode Asian equities as...

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2026/10/19

Market news for October 19 2026: Asian equities slipped as soaring artificial intelligence funding needs and massive tech capital expenditure fueled investor caution. Despite upbeat Chinese economic data and falling oil prices, global markets remain defensive ahead of a crucial week packed with major corporate 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

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S2E333: Singapore Haze Eases Slightly, France Hit by...

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2026/10/19

Headline news for October 19, 2026: Singapore’s haze remains in the unhealthy range across four of five regions with rain forecast to bring some relief today. France suffers its worst urban violence in years with at least 2,400 arrested and 1,000 police injured as riots and looting spread across Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Bordeaux. President Donald Trump signals a possible Russia sanctions waiver but says no final decision has been made. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your

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16:57

S1E291: Navigating retirement planning: Why cash is...

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2026/10/18

We're drowning in financial data yet starving for retirement confidence. Only 28 per cent of Singaporeans feel truly on track — and as the nation hurtles toward super-aged status, the margin for error is gone. Howie Lim sits down with Samuel Rhee, co-founder and group CIO of Endowus to dissect why sitting in cash is the riskiest bet you can make, why "starting with why" beats chasing the perfect investment, and the three metrics that actually matter. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times

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S2E592: High rates meet AI's reality check as tech...

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2026/10/15

Market news for October 15 2026: Tech stocks and Asian markets tumbled as rising interest rates collided with heavy AI infrastructure investments. Wall Street declined following hot US inflation data. Despite broader market routs, TSMC posted record quarterly profits while investors awaited key Federal Reserve insights. 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

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S2E331: Singapore Weighs Action Against Haze...

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2026/10/15

Headline news for October 15, 2026: Singapore could take action against companies responsible for haze pollution as air quality remains unhealthy across the island. A Singapore-registered container ship has sunk, and a second was damaged after being hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. And a long-delayed bridge linking China and North Korea is set to open today, in efforts to boost trade between the two countries. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business

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S2E329: Riyadh Airport Remains Closed After Week of...

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2026/10/13

Headline news for October 13, 2026: Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport remains closed after a week of attacks kills at least twenty people and wounds more than three hundred, the deadliest sustained assault on Saudi Arabia since the Iran war began. Singapore’s haze remains in the unhealthy range as Indonesia orders more action on land fires. Global smartphone shipments fall to their lowest third-quarter level since 2012. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day

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S1E67: The age of longevity? Endowment-style...

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2026/10/12

What if you could live to 140? The real question isn't just how to get there — it's how to fund it. In this episode of WealthBT, Genevieve Cua sits down with Victor Aerni, CEO of Pictet Wealth Management Asia, to unpack the investment implications of radical longevity. From the endowment model pioneered by Yale to the hidden power of private equity, discover why diversification is still the only free lunch in investing — and why time, not timing, is the greatest advantage you have

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S2E589: Tech valuations tested as oil slippage sparks...

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2026/10/12

Market news for October 12 2026: Tech valuations face a critical test as earnings season opens, while oil prices slide amid supply uncertainty. Asian equities showed mixed results, European currencies weakened, and gold edged higher as global bond markets remained under pressure. 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

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S2E328: Trump announces Russia-Ukraine energy...

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2026/10/12

Headline news for October 12, 2026: US President Donald Trump announces an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. 1 person has been killed and 11 others injured, in an attack on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh international airport. And Singaporeans can start to receive subsidised care at polyclinics and participating GP clinics for treatment for haze-related conditions. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicole Teo

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S1E290: Beyond the black box: Inside a glass-box...

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2026/10/11

Markets are loud. Your strategy doesn't have to be. In this episode of Money Hacks, Howie Lim speaks to BlackRock strategist Filip Mena Berlin to pull back the curtain on systematic active equities — not a black box, but a glass box where data, discipline, and human judgment converge. Discover why Asean is the diversification trade most portfolios are missing, how sentiment data reveals who you're really trading against, and why the best investors don't try to time markets — they outlast

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