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. 2d ago

    Big everywhere else: Carro CEO explains its latest move into Australia and future plans

    What does it take to transform the second-hand car industry? Host Derryn Wong sits down with Aaron Tan, CEO of Carro, to explore how AI and a platform-driven business model are bringing greater transparency to the used car market. They also unpack the unique dynamics of consumer markets across Asia-Pacific, and why the rapid rise of Chinese EV brands could be a game changer for online automotive platforms. Highlights: 02:40 Consumer preferences in Asia 07:05 Making the used car market more transparent  10:40 Leveraging AI across the business 13:25 Impact of the rise of Chinese EV brands --- Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg) With Aaron Tan, CEO, Carro Edited by: Nicole Teo & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Derryn Wong, Nicole Teo & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Share your thoughts with us at btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- 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 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.

    Big everywhere else: Carro CEO explains its latest move into Australia and future plans

  2. Jul 13

    Retirement’s longevity challenge

    A long life is a blessing—but is your retirement plan ready for it? In this episode of WealthBT, Genevieve Cua sits down with Manulife Investments Singapore CEO Koh Hui-Jian to tackle the new reality of retirement. With lifespans reaching into the 80s, the traditional "simple savings" approach won't suffice for a 40-year horizon.  Why must you move beyond local markets? Also discover the power of globally diversified portfolios, and the strategies needed to build an inflation-proof income stream. Don’t leave your future to chance—listen now for the blueprint to a secure, resilient retirement. 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: 01:20 Pillars of a strong retirement system 04:12 The gap between intention and action 06:21 The Glide Path 08:51 Don’t bet on only one market 10:27 Defaults matter more than willpower --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Koh Hui-Jian, chief executive, Manulife Investments Singapore 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.

    Retirement’s longevity challenge

  3. Jul 6

    Navigating chaotic markets

    With a focus on macro fundamentals and careful asset allocation, Maybank chief investment officer (CIO) Eddy Loh is helping investors navigate uncertain markets. He talks to BT’s Ben Paul about the next leg of the AI theme, what geopolitical tensions mean for markets, the role of gold as a risk mitigator, and why he is optimistic about Singapore and Malaysia. Highlights of the podcast: 05:37 AI theme: Looking beyond the chip boom 07:53 Geopolitics: Energy, defence and China 15:22 Mitigating risk: Gold versus US Treasuries 21:20 Asean: Betting on Singapore and Malaysia --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) With Eddy Loh, chief investment officer for Group Wealth Management, Maybank 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.

    Navigating chaotic markets

  4. Jun 29

    On super-tall HDB flats, affordability of HDB resale flats and housing aspirations of singles

    Get insights on latest developments and hot button issues in HDB housing. Will super-tall HDB blocks offer good homes? Are we heading to S$1 million BTO flats and S$2 million HDB resale flats? Learn about how having a 10-year minimum occupation period may impact housing mobility and whether young people here are on track to own their own homes. Leslie Yee is in conversation with NUS’ 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: 00:52 60-storey HDB flats 08:18 Housing needs of singles 13:13 Pricey BTO and resale flats  18:11 Land lease decay of ageing flats Read Leslie’s article: Allow flexibility on 10-year minimum occupation period for homeowners with sufficient deterrents --- 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 Professor Sing Tien Foo, provost’s chair professor in the department of real estate, NUS Business School Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee, 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.

    On super-tall HDB flats, affordability of HDB resale flats and housing aspirations of singles

  5. Jun 22

    High polarity: former Dyson CEO weighs in on the future of cars and getting to the South Pole solo

    What connects the high-stakes world of automotive leadership to the brutal isolation of a solo South Pole expedition? Derryn Wong sits down with former Dyson CEO Roland Krueger. From his pioneering design work at Smart to surviving the extremes of Antarctica, Roland shares how lessons from the wilderness—like the absolute necessity of preparation and accountability—can revolutionise your business strategy. Discover his bold take on the future of electric vehicles and why extreme challenges produce extraordinary leaders. Highlights: 02:35 Turning dreams into reality 05:40 The ultimate leadership lesson 06:45 Accountability in the wild 11:45 The Dyson decision 14:15 The China EV factor --- Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg) With Roland Krueger, former CEO of Dyson Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Derryn Wong, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Share your thoughts with us at btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- 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 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.

    High polarity: former Dyson CEO weighs in on the future of cars and getting to the South Pole solo

  6. Jun 8

    CPF Life vs ILP: a false choice?

    Are financial advisors steering you wrong on retirement? In this eye-opening episode of WealthBT, host Genevieve Cua and financial expert Christopher Tan of Providend expose a common, yet risky, sales pitch that pits CPF Life against investment-linked policies (ILPs). Learn why phrases like "capital guaranteed on death" are being challenged, and how some agents use misleading comparisons to clinch a sale. CPF Life is arguably Singapore's best annuity. Before you compromise your secure retirement income, understand the distinction between product and process, and learn the best way to guard against financial mis-selling. 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: 01:23 How agents make ILPs look superior to CPF Life's FRS option 05:23 Why CPF Life is Singapore's undisputed best annuity 08:20 Private retirement income plans can offer valuable benefits 11:43 The truth about 'capital guaranteed upon death' 13:52 Product vs. process: The critical difference --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend 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.

    CPF Life vs ILP: a false choice?

  7. Jun 1

    Marco Polo Marine powers on: A conversation with its CEO

    Marco Polo Marine has the wind in its sails as investor attention in the Singapore market turns to smaller cap stocks. Its CEO Sean Lee answers questions from BT’s Ben Paul about how he is steering the group into North Asia, why separate listings for its wind energy platform and shipyard have been proposed, and what the group will look like in 10 years. Highlights of the podcast: 03:23 New market, new platform, new vessels 08:05 Wind energy unit, shipyard to be listed 13:09 How the offshore energy sector changed 17:47 Shareholder value through fast growth --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) With Sean Lee, CEO, Marco Polo Marine 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.

    Marco Polo Marine powers on: A conversation with its CEO

  8. May 25

    Who are buying private homes and how do agents stay relevant? With PropNex’s CEO Kelvin Fong

    Get insights on what is driving home buyers to buy pricey condos despite mounting economic uncertainties. In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with PropNex’s CEO Kelvin Fong. What is driving buyers in the new sale and resale private housing markets? Will Singaporeans continue to aspire for private homes? Learn about how AI is impacting real estate agents. Also, approaching one year in the role, what is it like to lead Singapore's largest property agency? Leslie Yee is in conversation with Kelvin Fong, CEO of PropNex. 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: 01:39 Who is buying at new condo launches 07:44 State of the private housing resale market 14:33 AI’s impact on real estate agents 18:37 Leadership lessons Read Leslie’s article: Reckless housing land bids? Developers’ faith in Singapore government can pay off High per square foot prices of new condos could be increasingly irrelevant to buyers --- 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 Kelvin Fong, CEO of PropNex Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee, 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.

    Who are buying private homes and how do agents stay relevant? With PropNex’s CEO Kelvin Fong
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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    214
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    BT Correspondents

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