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The U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter amid solid gains in consumer spending and business investment, Southeast Asian foreign ministers and top diplomats from key partners including the United States and China have gathered in the Laotian capital for three days of talks. And Singapore’s central bank kept unchanged its monetary policy stance which favours an appreciating trade-weighted Singapore dollar.
Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 
Written by: Lee Kim Siang / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) 
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Asia markets track tech-led plunge on Wall Street, yen extends gains; Wall Street tumbles in tech sell-off as Nasdaq loses 3.6%; Nikkei tumbles most in three years on concerns of AI bets, BOJ; Indonesia launches ‘Golden Visa’ to lure foreign investors, boost economy; Tanker capsizes off Philippines, one crew missing, battle to contain oil spill.
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 and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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MAS proposes to simplify leverage requirements for all Reits; Netanyahu slams Gaza ceasefire demonstrators yesterday and the Philippines reaches an agreement with Beijing on resupplying a grounded naval vessel in the South China Sea.
Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 
Written by: Lee Kim Siang / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) 
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Are there too many agents in town? Are sales commission rates for homes too high? Is the market dominance of big agencies worrying? Do agents provide a valuable service? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from National University of Singapore’s Prof Sing Tien Foo.
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:11 Too many agents?
07:45 Dominance of big agencies
11:47 Providing a valuable service?
15:13 Technology’s impact 
Read Leslie’s article:
Too many property agents? Cap commissions on home sales
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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)
With Prof Sing Tien Foo, provost’s chair professor of real estate, National University of Singapore NUS Business School.
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
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Asian markets fall today; Japan's Nikkei closes at one-month low on mixed US tech earnings; Thailand bets on US$14 billion cash handout to revive economy; Indonesia plans widespread use of palm oil-based B40 biodiesel in 2025; BYD jumps to second place behind Toyota in H1 Singapore car sales.
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 and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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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 
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PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks
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Palestinian factions including rivals Hamas and Fatah agreed to end their divisions and form an interim national unity government. India's Finance Minister has backed her economic adviser's suggestion to allow more Chinese investment in the country and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC posted its weakest 20-year rolling returns in four years.
Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 
Written by: Lee Kim Siang / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) 
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Discover more BT podcast series:
BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt 
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PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks
BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
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