The Business Times Podcasts

Are Singapore stocks off to a strong start at the beginning of 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/btbrpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OCBC’s recent purchase of more Great Eastern shares has further narrowed the insurer’s public spread and increased the risk of it eventually being suspended from trading. But Great Eastern undervalued shares still hold great potential. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Highlights of the podcast:  05:28 Embedded value soars but shares languish 08:38 Little protection for minority shareholders 11:59 AGM comments on compensation and share price 16:06 Hiking Great Eastern's dividend payouts? Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) 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 BT Mark To Market podcasts and rate us at: Channel: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt Apple Podcasts: https://bt.sg/4DJp Spotify: https://bt.sg/4DJN Google Podcasts: http://bt.sg/4D2E Website: http://bt.sg/mark2mkt 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: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks WealthBT: https://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: http://bt.sg/brpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The International News Media Association held its annual world congress in May this year in New York, attracting leadership from news media companies in 50+ countries including a conference, workshops, study tours and awards. The Business Times was represented by Christopher Lim, associate editor, product. He joins us on Editors Talk to share the insights he gleaned. 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: 01:18 What is INMA World Congress 2023 03:17 Audio consumption metrics 07:11 How to take advantage of AI 11:40 The Newsroom of the future 16:33 The importance of being data informed Hosted by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) With Christopher Lim, associate editor (product), The Business Times Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Editing engineer: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT podcasts: Channel: https://bt.sg/pcOM Apple Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcAP Spotify: https://bt.sg/pcSP Google Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcGO Website: https://www.bt.sg/podcasts Feedback to: podcast@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: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Mark To Market: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt PropertyBT: http://bt.sg/btpropertybt WealthBT: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Market Focus: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts at : https://bt.sg/brpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The word of the week seems to be ‘mixed’. From economic data to markets’ performance, Claressa Monteiro unpacks it all.  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: 01:31 SGX’s wrap for the week 04:48 Insights from BT’s newsdesk 08:16 Disappointing Singapore data and other notable news 10:57 Corporate news for investors Written and hosted by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) With Emelia Tan, market analyst, SGX Securities Newsdesk commentary written and presented by Yong Jun Yuan 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: 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/btbrpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did the STI perform amid the US Federal Reserve expecting more rate hikes? 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/btbrpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The STI closes in the red again amid activity for China’s services sector slowing sharply in June. 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/btbrpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks remain muted after a lacklustre Wall Street performance and losses in Europe. 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: Howie Lim (howielim@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/btbrpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did Singapore stocks perform better thanks to improved US 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: Howie Lim (howielim@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/btbrpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winning the lottery may feel like a pipe dream. But the salary independence it gives is more attainable than you think. Imagine not requiring a paycheck from your boss. Howie Lim uncovers the possibilities with David Kuo, co-founder of The Smart Investor. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation:  00:42 What is salary independence? 02:38 Savings vs investing 06:15 Path to salary independence 11:22 Stock picking to achieve investment growth Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With David Kuo, co-founder, The Smart Investor 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: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGP  Website: https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@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: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/brpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are transportation stocks on the move as markets consolidate this shorter trading week? Claressa Monteiro 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: 01:19 SGX’s wrap for the week 06:39 Insights from BT’s newsdesk 09:56 Highlights of the week’s notable news 12:38 Corporate news for investors Written and hosted by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) With Geoff Howie, market strategist, 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: 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/btbrpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.