The Business Times Podcasts S2E101: ASEAN-China Boost Trade Ties; Gold Slips, Amazon Trims Workforce
ASEAN-China Boost Trade Ties; Gold Slips, Amazon Trims Workforce
Headline news for October 28, 2025: President Trump meets Japan’s new PM on trade and security, ASEAN and China upgrade their free trade pact, Amazon cuts 30,000 jobs, gold prices dip, and Singapore–Thailand reaffirm bilateral ties.
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
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