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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 of The 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.

  1. Iran Nuclear Talks, West Bank Control, AI Lifts Singapore Exports

    2D AGO

    Iran Nuclear Talks, West Bank Control, AI Lifts Singapore Exports

    Headline news for February 16, 2026: Iran presses for a nuclear deal as talks resume, Israel tightens control in the West Bank, Japan edges back to growth, UK hiring slows, while Singapore exports climb on AI-driven electronics demand. 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 --- 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min
  2. The bond riddle: Finding yield in volatile fixed income

    3D AGO

    The bond riddle: Finding yield in volatile fixed income

    Is the "fixed" in fixed income now a fallacy? As the Year of the Horse trots in, we’re hunting for genuine yield. Forget outdated Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs) and duration fears. Howie Lim dissects credit risk, the AI capex bubble, and the one thing retail bond investors miss with Goh Rong Ren from Eastsping Investments. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:53 AI capex boom: tailwinds for growth 04:31 Warning signal: credit spreads are rich 07:22 Evolving role of SSBs 09:35 Fixed income misconceptions  11:17 Why 'junk bonds' should not be ignored --- 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 Goh Rong Ren, portfolio manager, Eastspring Investments Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: 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/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  3. Wall Street Sinks, Singapore Soars: Meme Gold and AI Aftershocks

    5D AGO

    Wall Street Sinks, Singapore Soars: Meme Gold and AI Aftershocks

    Why is Wall Street sinking while Singapore soars past 5,000? Howie Lim and  portfolio manager Gary Tan dissect the US job shock, the mystery of 'meme' gold, and the volatility of the AI-driven tech rout. Plus, uncover the final details of Singapore's forward-looking Budget 2026 and what it means for your portfolio. Highlights: 01:05 Dissecting US economic data so far 03:09 Gold trading like a ‘meme stock’? 06:12 The eternal question: Is the AI-driven tech rout really over? 09:01 Singapore Budget 2026: AI front and centre --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim With Gary Tan, portfolio manager for the Intrinsic Emerging Markets Equity team, Allspring Global Investments Edited by: Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: Howie Lim and 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 Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  4. US-Taiwan Trade Deal, Ukraine Peace, STI 5000+ Headline Day

    5D AGO

    US-Taiwan Trade Deal, Ukraine Peace, STI 5000+ Headline Day

    Headline news for February 13, 2026: US-Taiwan ink reciprocal trade deal; Ukraine seeks peace election backing; Hong Kong IPO market booms, stressing banks; and Singapore boosts its Financial Sector Development Fund as the STI hits a historic 5000+. 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 --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  5. Yen surges, tech soars: Asia's Takaichi-fueled record high

    6D AGO

    Yen surges, tech soars: Asia's Takaichi-fueled record high

    Market news for February 12, 2026: Asian stocks hit a new record high led by tech; yen surged on Takaichi's win; Singapore's STI cleared 5000; oil prices extended gains. 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/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  6. Canada Tariff Vote, Japan Inflation, Singapore Budget Day

    6D AGO

    Canada Tariff Vote, Japan Inflation, Singapore Budget Day

    Headline news for February 12, 2026: US House narrowly votes to terminate Trump’s Canada tariffs as Japan wholesale inflation slows, Australia signals rate vigilance, Malaysia tests rail link, and Singapore BTO demand surges before Budget day. 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 --- 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min
  7. Yen's Takaichi triumph trade; Aussie soars; US jobs await

    FEB 11

    Yen's Takaichi triumph trade; Aussie soars; US jobs await

    Market news for February 11, 2026: Yen surges on Takaichi's election win; Aussie dollar hits three-year high; US dollar wobbles before key jobs data. 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/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  8. US Recalibrates Policy as Debt Delinquencies Climb

    FEB 11

    US Recalibrates Policy as Debt Delinquencies Climb

    Headline news for February 11, 2026: U.S. intelligence and immigration policies are recalibrated as household debt delinquencies hit a post-2017 high. Thailand extends a royal insult sentence, while Singapore flags gaps in public-sector IT oversight. 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 --- 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min
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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 of The 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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  • Creator
    The Business Times
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.7K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Business Times
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