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The Business Times
The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech.
Powered by the Journalism of The Business Times and Tech in Asia.
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Produced by BT Audio, thrive and Tech in Asia. The Business Times, SPH Media.
Powered by the Journalism of The Business Times and Tech in Asia.
Available on all your favourite audio and video content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts
Produced by BT Audio, thrive and Tech in Asia. The Business Times, SPH Media.
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Jul 27, 2023 • 2min
S1E54: Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 27 (Ep 54)
Singapore shares rally as the US Federal Reserve raises interest rates. 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 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.

Jul 26, 2023 • 19min
S1E21: Strike real estate gold by living near popular schools? PropertyBT (Ep 21)
Why do buyers pay a premium to live near popular primary schools? What is rental demand like for homes near popular schools? But a school can relocate, and that can hurt home values in the vicinity. Understand the obsession with living near popular schools and how to use this knowledge in navigating the Singapore property landscape. Senior correspondent Leslie Yee does a deep dive into the topic with Dr Lee Nai Jia of PropertyGuru. 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: 02:09: Price premium of homes near popular schools 04:34: What’s the rental demand near famous schools? 12:47: Impact of an ageing population 14:51: Schools can move - look at ACS Primary Read Leslie’s article: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/tempering-frenzy-staying-close-popular-primary-school Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) With Dr Lee Nai Jia, head of real estate intelligence, data and software solutions, PropertyGuru Group Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro 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.

Jul 26, 2023 • 18min
S1E1: Strategy and collaboration a must on path to net zero: BT Podcasts
The road to net zero is fraught with challenges but one company is doing its best and helping others along the way. And it’s furthering the conversation by talking to and picking the brains of other business leaders. Howie Lim speaks to Yoon Young Kim, cluster president of Singapore and Brunei at Schneider Electric, for his insights. Synopsis: The Business Times Podcasts channel showcases niche series Editors Talk and sponsored series. This episode is brought to you by Schneider Electric. Highlights: 01:30 Strategise, decarbonise, digitalise 02:45 Most challenging is baseline of Scope 3: suppliers 04:17 Stick and carrot approach for vendors 06:10 Balancing short-term economic goals with sustainability-based long term investments 10:55 No one size fits all 13:07 Right talent the most important aspect 16:23 Takeaways from the panel Schneider Electric hosted More about : Advancing Singapore Towards Net Zero https://www.se.com/sg/en/work/campaign/local/singapore-green-plan/ Ready for Net Zero Responsibility | Report by Schneider Electric https://go.schneider-electric.com/SG_202305_C-Suite_Survey_Report_2023_Download-Now-MF-LP.html SME Kickstarter Decarbonisation Programme https://go.schneider-electric.com/SG_202209_SME-Kickstarter-Decarbonisation_MF-LP.html?source=Email&sDetail=SME-Kickstarter-Decarbonisation_SG Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Yoon Young Kim, cluster president of Singapore and Brunei, Schneider Electric. Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim 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: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson #BTPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 2023 • 2min
S1E53: Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 26 (Ep 53)
Can Singapore stocks extend their rally ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision? 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 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.

Jul 25, 2023 • 2min
S1E52: Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 25 (Ep 52)
Singapore stocks rebound amid China pledging economic stimulus. 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 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.

Jul 24, 2023 • 2min
S1E51: Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 24 (Ep 51)
Is the Straits Times Index off to a strong start as investors prepare for policy decisions at major central banks this week? 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 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: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Money Hacks at: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: http://bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: http://bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 2023 • 16min
S1E28: Market impacts of scarcity and how to position yourself: WealthBT (Ep 28)
Amid market volatility, it helps to distinguish between market noise and major trends. Scarcity of resources, labour and trust is already evident and will continue to drive markets. What are the impacts over the long run and how you can position your portfolio? 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 brought to you by Pictet Wealth Management. Highlights: 01:00 Why long run matters 05:17 Track record of forecasts 06:38 Overarching themes 09:20 Major asset class expectations and drivers 11:34 Implications of most important themes 13:30 How to position yourself Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Dong Chen, head of Asia Macroeconomic Research for Pictet Wealth Management Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media More about: Pictet Wealth Management https://www.pictet.com/sg/en/wealth-management Alternatives and private assets https://www.pictet.com/sg/en/insights/markets/alternatives — Follow WealthBT podcasts and rate us at: Channel: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/wbAP Spotify: http://bt.sg/wbSP Google: http://bt.sg/wtGO Website: http://bt.sg/wealthbt 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 Podcast at: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Mark To Market Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt BT Podcasts at: http://bt.sg/pcOM PropertyBT at: http://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: http://bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: http://bt.sg/btlenson #BTPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 2023 • 14min
S1E52: Caution rules the trading week: BT Market Focus (Ep 52)
What caused the muted week the markets had this week? Howie Lim 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 podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times’ newsdesk. Highlights of the podcast: 01:21 SGX’s wrap for the week 03:31 Insights from BT’s newsdesk 07:51 Highlights of the week’s notable news 10:20 Corporate news for investors Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Hosted by: Howie Lim With Emelia Tan, market analyst, SGX Securities Newsdesk commentary written and presented by Uma Devi Edited by: Howie Lim 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 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.

Jul 20, 2023 • 2min
S1E50: Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 20 (Ep 50)
Who were the top gainers and decliners today? 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 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: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Money Hacks at: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: http://bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: http://bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2023 • 2min
S1E49: Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 19 (Ep 49)
Singapore stocks rally at the midweek on optimism of US interest rate hike cycle ending soon. 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 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: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Money Hacks at: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: http://bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: http://bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


