The Business Times Podcasts

With stigma still surrounding personal loans, is it ever a good idea to take out a loan? Did you know just applying for a loan will hurt your credit score and how can you tell if a loan offer is legitimate? Howie Lim gets insights from Bryan Chan of Providend and Nima Karimi from Lendela.  Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation:  00:52 Is taking a loan ever financially wise? 03:10 Challenges getting a loan 05:30 Steering clear of debt traps 09:22 Legitimate loan offers vs. scams and predatory lenders 10:24 Safeguarding your credit score Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Bryan Chan, client advisor, Providend and Nima Karimi, CEO of Lendela Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month, and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: bt.sg/oeGP  Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks 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 Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do we make of the new HDB model of Standard, Plus and Prime flats? With more emphasis on homes for living and not investment or speculation, can one still build wealth from homeownership? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Professor Qian Wenlan, director, Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies, National University of Singapore. 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: 01:22 The new HDB model 06:32 Winners and losers from the new model 10:15 Difficulties in building wealth 12:42 Demand for resale Plus and Prime flats  Read Leslie’s articles: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/new-hdb-plus-flat-segment-could-be-boon-young-seniors https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/hdb-changes-rightly-emphasise-homes-are-living-dont-snuff-out-wealth-creation Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) With Professor Qian Wenlan, director, Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies, National University of Singapore Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim Produced and edited by: Janice Tan Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced 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/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Key markets declined as US Treasury yields, oil prices and geopolitical tension in the Middle East remained in focus for most of the week. Who were the outperformers? Janice Tan finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks at the market drivers and movements in Singapore, the region and the beyond. Hosted by the BT Podcasts team, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times’ newsdesk. Highlights of the podcast: 01:24 SGX’s wrap for the week 03:53 Insights from BT’s newsdesk 06:52 Highlights of the week’s notable news  10:24 Corporate news for investors Written and hosted by: Janice Tan  With Emelia Tan, market analyst, SGX Securities Newsdesk commentary written and presented by Yong Hui Ting Edited by: Claressa Monteiro Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh  Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Apple: bt.sg/mfap Google: bt.sg/mfgo Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp 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 PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks continue downward trend as traders fear wider conflict in the Middle East. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan (janicet@sph.com.sg) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Apple: bt.sg/mfap Google: bt.sg/mfgo Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp 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 PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares slide as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates and oil prices rally. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan (janicet@sph.com.sg) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Apple: bt.sg/mfap Google: bt.sg/mfgo Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp 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 PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s key exports slump eases. Who are the top gainers and decliners? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan (janicet@sph.com.sg) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Apple: bt.sg/mfap Google: bt.sg/mfgo Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp 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 PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As traders worry about inflation and the Israel-Hamas conflict, how did Singapore shares perform? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan (janicet@sph.com.sg) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Apple: bt.sg/mfap Google: bt.sg/mfgo Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp 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 PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media is for everyone and everything but how do you harness it to put your business and your narrative out there amid all the noise? Claressa Monteiro speaks with Alvina Soh, social media editor at The Business Times to find out.  Synopsis: A monthly podcast conversation inspired by The Business Times column Off The Record, in which editors from the newsrooms of SPH Media, discuss the modern news industry from their insider's perspective. Highlights of the conversation: 01:31 What is BT's social media strategy 06:65 The importance of data analytics 11:18 is loyalty building possible with social media 15:07 Plans for 2024 Hosted by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) With Alvina Soh, social media editor, The Business Times Edited by: Claressa Monteiro  Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT podcasts: Channel: bt.sg/pcOM Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pcAP Spotify: bt.sg/pcSP Google Podcasts: bt.sg/pcGO Website: bt.sg/podcasts 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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Mark To Market: bt.sg/btmark2mkt PropertyBT: bt.sg/btpropertybt WealthBT: bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors took stock of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war while remaining hopeful that the US Federal Reserve would not hike interest rates for much longer. How were markets impacted? Janice Tan finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks at the market drivers and movements in Singapore, the region and the beyond. Hosted by the BT Podcasts team, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times’ newsdesk. Highlights of the podcast: 01:32 SGX’s wrap for the week 05:54 Insights from BT’s newsdesk 09:34 Highlights of the week’s notable news  12:41 Corporate news for investors Written and hosted by: Janice Tan  With Candace Li, market analyst, SGX Securities Newsdesk commentary written by Uma Devi and presented by Megan Cheah Edited by: Claressa Monteiro Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh  Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Apple: bt.sg/mfap Google: bt.sg/mfgo Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp 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 PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares extend their rally ahead of key US consumer inflation data. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan (janicet@sph.com.sg) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Apple: bt.sg/mfap Google: bt.sg/mfgo Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp 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 PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.