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The Business Times Podcasts

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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.

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 Tim... more

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Latest Episodes

Headline news for November 12, 2026: Nvidia’s board is meeting to decide whether to remove chief executive Jensen Huang, according to a source. Russia and Ukraine agree in principle to a prisoner exchange, MSCI removes more Indonesian stocks, and Dem... more

How can traditional businesses turn AI scepticism into adoption? In this episode of Lens on Singapore, Claressa Monteiro speaks with IMDA’s Samantha Su, Euratek Trading CEO Jusuf Agam Amin and office manager Yami Simon about how the company overcame ... more

Market news for November 11th 2026:

Asian stocks rallied as CoreWeave results eased AI bubble fears, defying Wall Street weakness. Meanwhile, global bond yields jumped and the dollar held firm after a hot US inflation print raised the risk of a ha... more

Headline news for November 11, 2026: Nvidia loses about US$430 billion in market value over two sessions amid scrutiny of its chief executive. Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran says he intends to resign, Najib Razak moves to house arrest, and Republi... more

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Paul Chew
Head of research at Phillip Securities Research
Phillip Securities Research
Episode: S1E65: AI spending, oil and rate hikes: What is really steering markets
Simon Garing
CEO of the manager of Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust
Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust
Episode: S1E60: Ensuring the Singapore Reit sector stays relevant
Sue-Anne Toh
Senior consultant endocrinologist
NOVI Health
Episode: S1E1: You passed your health check. Here is why that may not mean what you think
Vince Koh
Relationship manager at PhillipCapital
PhillipCapital
Episode: S1E292: How to protect your portfolio against sudden incapacity
Ray Heung
Senior investment officer at Standard Chartered Bank
Standard Chartered Bank
Episode: S1E64: AI spending and higher-for-longer rates: What Asian investors should watch
Ian Wong
Former UOB managing director and group head of international
UOB
Episode: S1E5: Asean youth employment: Rebuilding the bargain with young workers
Leslie Maasdorp
CEO of British International Investment
British International Investment
Episode: S3E10: Climate finance: Why the money exists but is not reaching projects
Samuel Rhee
Co-founder, chairman and group CIO of Endowus
Endowus
Episode: S1E291: Navigating retirement planning: Why cash is your riskiest asset
Oriano Lizza
Sales trader at CMC Markets
CMC Markets
Episode: S1E63: Higher for longer is testing Asia’s AI trade

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Guest lineup is strong and varied, helping translate complex topics into actionable strategies for listeners.
Content is consistently market- and business-focused, offering timely, practical insights for professionals.
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S1E65: AI spending, oil and rate hikes: What is really steering markets
Q: So if there's one takeaway, what should we be looking at in order to figure out who is really holding the steering wheel for market direction? Not market headlines, obviously. Is it memory prices you mentioned earlier or what?
Chew says frontier AI models' revenue momentum is the most forward-leading indicator. He points to their filings and enterprise customers as evidence that enterprise AI adoption remains at an early stage.
S1E65: AI spending, oil and rate hikes: What is really steering markets
Q: How come Alphabet got hammered for capex, and then Microsoft got rewarded? Do you think markets are finally demanding proof of AI monetization, or are we just punishing the wrong cash burn?
Chew says Alphabet's sell-off reflected weaker-than-expected search advertising revenue, partly because AI searches outside the United States currently generate little advertising. Microsoft's AI business and cloud growth remain strong, while spending on data centers precedes the revenue they are expected to generate.
S1E67: The age of longevity? Endowment-style investing for generations
Q: A lot of people talk about illiquidity premium. What should we be thinking about this?
Aerni says illiquidity alone does not create returns. Private equity's potential advantage comes from managers having time and control to make operational improvements, while manager selection strongly affects results.
S1E67: The age of longevity? Endowment-style investing for generations
Q: So, what is the endowment model and what types of families or individuals would be suitable for this?
Aerni describes it as a long-term, diversified investment approach pioneered by universities and expanded by allocating to alternatives. It suits investors with multi-decade horizons who can tolerate volatility and illiquidity while aiming to preserve or grow capital across generations.
S1E5: Asean youth employment: Rebuilding the bargain with young workers
Q: So companies, Singaporean and others here must also create routes for colleagues from other countries ASEAN who have talent to take on key roles. So I guess we're coming to how much businesses are doing. Are they doing enough to really build up genuinely strong regional leadership teams? Are they investing enough in the YAR?
Wong says companies should provide learning opportunities to young graduates and take social responsibility in the markets where they operate. He also advises young workers to focus on what they can control and build their employability beyond their current employer.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Business Times Podcasts

What is The Business Times Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A business-focused daily/short-form briefing show that covers markets, economics, technology and policy through concise updates and expert guests. Episodes frequently thread together global macro themes (AI adoption, inflation, geopolitics) with regional market implications, corporate earnings and fintech/digital finance trends, often featuring high-profile executives, policymakers and investors. Notable strengths include: CEO and executive-level guests who provide strategic perspectives, and a consistent emphasis on practical takeaways for professionals navigating capital markets, corporate strategy and tech-enabled growth. Occasional production quirks or pacing challenges may appear, but the analysis remains tight, actionable and relevant... more

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