BT Correspondents

The Business Times

BT Correspondents Podcast channel showcases content presented by some of the newsroom's most respected columnists and includes the series: Mark to Market, PropertyBT, WealthBT and TransportBT. Available on all your favourite audio content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

  1. Where is Singapore's housing market headed in 2026?

    12/22/2025

    Where is Singapore's housing market headed in 2026?

    What will 2026 hold for HDB resale flats, new condos, resale condos and landed homes? In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Ismail Gafoor of PropNex. We explore the demand drivers for the housing market as well as key risks. We look at the priorities of home buyers. Also, get valuable tips on buying homes and building a career in real estate from PropNex’s charismatic co-founder.   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: 00:55 HDB resale market outlook 05:54 New condo demand  10:27 Landed housing aspirations 12:53 What next for PropNex and Ismail Read Leslie’s article: Housing developers should brace for rougher conditions in 2026 --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) With Ismail Gafoor, co-founder and executive chairman, PropNex Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
  2. A fairer ride? Rethinking the ride-hailing model

    12/15/2025

    A fairer ride? Rethinking the ride-hailing model

    Ride-hailing is booming in Singapore, but behind the growth is a business model under strain. Incentives are shrinking, driver incomes are falling, and platforms are under pressure to turn a profit.  In this episode of TransportBT, correspondent Derryn Wong speaks with Kay Woo, founder of zero-commission ride-hailing platform Tada, about whether a more sustainable alternative is possible.  From profitability and driver shortages to AI ethics and the coming age of autonomous vehicles, who really wins, and who pays, in the future of ride-hailing? Highlights: 01:23 Tada's origin story 03:49 How is Tada profitable? 06:17 Paying drivers more 08:54 Ride-hailing algorithms 11:32 Preparing for the AI transition --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg) With Kay Woo, founder, Tada Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Derryn Wong, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  3. Planning early for a successful Great Wealth Transfer

    12/08/2025

    Planning early for a successful Great Wealth Transfer

    Asia is on the cusp of a massive US$6 trillion wealth transfer — but with great wealth comes great complexity.  In this episode of WealthBT, host Genevieve Cua speaks with Victor Aerni, CEO, Pictet Wealth Management Asia, about the forces reshaping intergenerational succession.  From the rise of “100-year CEOs” to blended families and globalised heirs, Victor explains why early planning, shared values, and clear governance matter more than ever. He also unpacks real-world case studies and the growing importance of family charters in preserving harmony, purpose, and legacy. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua. This episode is produced in collaboration with Pictet Wealth Management. Highlights of the podcast: 02:11 Asia’s great wealth transfer 05:58 How Lee Kum Kee and Mitsui did it 08:48 Trends in wealth transfer in Asia 11:33 Bridging the generational gap 15:10 The role of a family charter 17:43 Advice for families More about: Pictet Insights: How to manage intergenerational wealth transfer Pictet Wealth Management Pictet WealthBT Podcasts --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Victor Aerni, CEO, Pictet Wealth Management Asia Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  4. Banking on the Singapore banks

    12/01/2025

    Banking on the Singapore banks

    The surge in provisions that crushed UOB’s third quarter earnings might not be the lender’s only problem. Along with DBS and OCBC, it is also grappling with normalising net interest margins and soft net interest income. Meanwhile, non-interest income can be volatile and hard to forecast. BT’s Ben Paul offers his views on the outlook for the three Singapore banks. Highlights of the podcast: 00:24 Banks’ performance now cooling, diverging 05:21 Surging net interest margins are normalising 08:31 Did UOB’s big provisions spook the market? 14:19 How to position the banks in your portfolios --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul, Howie Lim & Emily Liu A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Mark To Market: Channel: bt.sg/btmark2mkt Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/4DJp Spotify: bt.sg/4DJN Website: bt.sg/mark2mkt    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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks WealthBT: bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
  5. Is there gold in green buildings?

    11/24/2025

    Is there gold in green buildings?

    Singapore’s skyline is growing fast — but how green are the buildings we live, work and play in?  This week on PropertyBT, senior correspondent Leslie Yee sits down with Schneider Electric’s Jackson Seng to unpack the real value of green buildings, from energy savings and tenant wellbeing to rental premiums and the risk of stranded assets.  They explore whether retrofitting can trump redevelopment, how Singapore stacks up globally, and why sustainability is becoming a business imperative rather than a buzzword.  If the future is green, what will it take for every building to get there? 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.   Read Leslie’s article: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/columns/tighten-en-bloc-rules-encourage-reuse-so-more-private-housing-blocks-stand-over-50-years --- Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) With Jackson Seng, vice president, Schneider Electric Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow PropertyBT and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btpropertybt Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pbAP Spotify: bt.sg/pbSP Google Podcasts: bt.sg/pbGO Website: bt.sg/propertybt 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/btwealthbt  BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  6. Can Singapore aviation go green without losing ground?

    11/19/2025

    Can Singapore aviation go green without losing ground?

    Flying out of Singapore is about to get pricier. From 2026, a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy will kick in, adding between $1 and $41 to ticket prices — and even taxing cargo. What does this mean for travellers, airlines, and Singapore’s competitiveness as an air hub?  Host Derryn Wong speaks with SMU aviation expert Terence Fan to unpack what SAF really is, why it matters, how the levy works, and whether businesses or tourism might feel the pinch. Highlights: 01:55 What is SAF? 07:15 Singapore’s levy policy 09:24 Impact on Changi’s business 11:28 How other countries are doing it --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg) With Terence Fan, assistant professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education), Singapore Management University Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Derryn Wong, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
  7. Hedging the cost of long-term care

    11/10/2025

    Hedging the cost of long-term care

    If you’re worried about the hidden costs of long-term care, you're not alone. Most Singaporeans underestimate the financial strain, but Singlife's Helen Shen reveals the shocking truth and common misconceptions. Discover why long-term care isn't just for the elderly and how to safeguard your finances and your loved ones. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua. Highlights of the podcast: 01:40 Perception gap regarding costs 03:21 Common misconceptions 08:33 Singapore becoming a super-aged society 10:13 Criteria for claims, balancing adequacy and affordability 11:49 Value added by private insurance supplements --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Helen Shen, group head of products, Singlife Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  8. STI 10,000: How the narrative on Singapore is changing

    11/03/2025

    STI 10,000: How the narrative on Singapore is changing

    After a lost decade following the Global Financial Crisis, the Singapore market is finally reflecting the city-state’s economic dynamism and embrace of new technologies. Could the STI hit 10,000 by 2040 as suggested by DBS? Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains what the changing narrative on Singapore means for investors. Highlights of the podcast: 00:54 DBS paints alluring picture of local market 05:19 Big investments, AI among drivers of STI 10:08 STI’s composition may change as it climbs 15:48 Tread carefully with small, less liquid Reits --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
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BT Correspondents Podcast channel showcases content presented by some of the newsroom's most respected columnists and includes the series: Mark to Market, PropertyBT, WealthBT and TransportBT. Available on all your favourite audio content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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  • Creator
    The Business Times
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    187
  • Rating
    Clean
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    BT Correspondents