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The Business Times Podcasts

The Business Times
Singapore
Iran
United States
Donald Trump
Oil
Gold
Artificial Intelligence
Japan
Brent Crude
Strait Of Hormuz
China
Oil Prices
US Dollar
Venezuela
Greenland
Singapore, Singapore
Federal Reserve
Investment Strategies
Indonesia
Silver

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

Market news for May 18, 2026: Asian markets slid on Gulf turmoil, driving oil and bond yields higher, as the AI rally faces a critical test from Nvidia's earnings this week.

Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Tim... more

Headline news for May 18, 2026: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te responds to President Trump’s silence on Taiwan during the Beijing summit. Ukraine launches its largest drone strikes on Moscow in over a year in retaliation. Singapore’s non-oil domestic ... more

The high-yield trade is fracturing. As higher-for-longer rates lift banks' fortunes, Reits face a triple threat: narrowing yield spreads, soaring debt costs, and depressed valuations. Is your income portfolio resilient? Howie Lim speaks to RHB expert... more

AI frenzy, rising inflation, and geopolitical shocks: Can the tech rally survive? Chief investment strategist Charu Chanana of Saxo breaks down the Fed's next move, the HALO trade, and the global fallout from a potential Samsung strike and the Trump-... more

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Recent Guests

Genevieve Cua
Wealth Editor, The Business Times; host of Wealth BT
The Business Times
Episode: S1E267: To risk or not to risk your risk-free 4% CPF return?
Tan See Leng
Minister for Manpower
Singapore Government
Episode: S3E1: The Economy Is Changing. Will We Still Have Work?
Jasmin Lau
Minister of State for the Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Singapore Government
Episode: S3E1: The Economy Is Changing. Will We Still Have Work?
Tan Zhi Long
Co-founder of RealSmart.sg, engineer with a background in Silicon Valley
RealSmart.sg
Episode: S1E54: What potential benefits can technology bring to the way we transact homes?
Polka Mishra
Partner at Javelin Wealth Management
Javelin Wealth Management
Episode: S1E266: Beyond the algorithm: when AI says sell, who tells you no?
Thomas Rupf
Co-Head Singapore and Chief Investment Officer Asia at VP Bank
BT Bank / VP Bank
Episode: S2E40: Higher for longer: what a stalled peace deal means for Asian investors
Jeremy Foo
Country Manager for StashAway Singapore
StashAway
Episode: S1E265: A slice of the pie: fractional investing deconstructed
Jack Prickett
Chief Commercial Officer
SIFE
Episode: S1E265: A slice of the pie: fractional investing deconstructed
Pete Tan
Portfolio Manager at PhillipCapital
Phillip Capital
Episode: S2E39: From whiplash to record highs: how long can the peace rally last?

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Howie Lim
Host of multiple business and market-focused programs; affiliated with The Business Times.

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3.9 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
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Timely coverage of geopolitics and energy topics is valuable for sponsors and guests.
Content generally informative for market context and macro drivers.
Distraction from background noise at critical moments noted by some listeners.
Sound quality and pacing are appreciated, though production elements could be improved.
Guest perspectives add credibility and depth to thematic discussions.

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S1E267: To risk or not to risk your risk-free 4% CPF return?
Q: Is CPF life cycle portfolio for everyone, and who might it be most suitable for?
Not everyone; it's more suitable for younger investors who understand markets, can stay invested, and have enough OA funds to allocate toward a diversified portfolio, rather than those who prefer the certainty of the current 4% SA.
S1E54: What potential benefits can technology bring to the way we transact homes?
Q: What role do AI and data openness play in the future of property transactions in Singapore?
AI can streamline processes, tailor mortgage and transaction guidance, and empower agents and developers with data while maintaining accountability and trust; openness of government data is key to a fair market.
S1E54: What potential benefits can technology bring to the way we transact homes?
Q: How do you balance monetization with user adoption given you're offering the platform for free?
We've bootstrapped by absorbing costs and focusing on adoption first; monetization is considered but not the priority as long as the platform remains valuable and independent.
S1E54: What potential benefits can technology bring to the way we transact homes?
Q: Technology is disrupting the way people search for homes and transact property—how does RealSmart.sg address this shift?
RealSmart.sg aims to level the playing field by making data understandable and accessible, surface non‑obvious insights, and provide a clear end‑to‑end journey with AI support to help consumers make informed decisions.
S1E3: The cost of conflict: Asia’s energy risk
Q: What should businesses and markets expect in the short term?
Prices will remain volatile as markets digest news on the ceasefire and the trajectory of vessel traffic, with ongoing uncertainty around crude prices and inflationary pressures.

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The show centers on real-time market news, macro themes, and geopolitical developments that move financial markets, with frequent discussions of oil, energy, currencies, and regional Asia markets. A prominent guest frameworked analysis on current-account effects and asset positioning, while conversations often stress diversification and the tilt toward real assets in uncertain times. Noteworthy is the emphasis on geopolitics as a potential near-term driver and the integration of global macro with sector- and region-specific insights, which can help listeners make informed investment and business decisions in volatile contexts.

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