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  • Asia Keeps Calm Amid Global Ambition and Economic Crosswinds

    Headline news for November 7, 2025: Elon Musk secures record shareholder backing as Tesla eyes an AI future. President Trump courts Central Asia for critical minerals, Asia sees mixed economic signals, and OCBC posts steady earnings amid easing rates.

    Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

    Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

    Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

    Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities

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    5 min
  • US Flight Cuts and Tariff Showdown Escalate, Singapore Banks Slide

    Headline news for November 6, 2025: US flight cuts deepen shutdown chaos as Supreme Court debates Trump’s tariff powers. Australia flags risky retirement advice. Japan’s services sector stays strong. DBS and UOB profits drop amid macro headwinds.

    Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

    Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

    Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    5 min
  • US Stocks Dip as Shutdown Continues and Russia-Ukraine Keep Fighting

    The Russian-Ukraine war stretches into 4th year; Aus adds more platforms to social media ban for teens; US government shutdown the longest and US stocks dip. 

    Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

    Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

    Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    5 min
  • Chinese PMI Slips, Indonesia Grows, and Singapore’s Grab Beats Forecast

    Headline news for November 4, 2025: President Trump’s administration outlines a partial funding plan for November’s food-aid benefits amid the US government shutdown. China’s factory growth slows. Indonesia likely grows in Q3, while South Korea’s inflation accelerates. In Singapore, Grab upgrades earnings forecast as manufacturing hovers at neutral.

    Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

    Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

    Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

    Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities

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    4 min
  • EV Boom in Singapore, Factory Slowdown in South Korea

    Headline news for November 3, 2025: Former President Obama rallies Democrats in key US governor races, Mr Trump warns China over Taiwan, South Korea’s factory activity contracts, and Singapore’s electric vehicle adoption surges to record highs.

    Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

    Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

    Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

    Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities

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    4 min
  • Flights Delayed, Refugees Curbed, Markets Watching China-US Thaw

    Headline news for October 31, 2025: Trump Administration caps US refugee admissions at a record low, China and US agree to a trade truce, and Singapore joins Chile and New Zealand in green trade pact talks.

    Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

    Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

    Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

    Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities

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    4 min
  • Israel Strikes Continue, Youngest Dutch PM, SG-Vietnam MOC

    Headline news for October 30, 2025: Israel continues its strikes on Gaza even though it maintains commitment to the ceasefire; Samsung posts profits; Singapore and Vietnam sign an agreement on rice trade and the Fed cuts rates.

    Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

    Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

    Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

    Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities

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    4 min
  • Senate Pushback, Dutch Vote and Singapore’s Trade Watch

    Headline news for October 29, 2025: The U.S. Senate moves to overturn President Trump’s Brazil tariffs, Dutch voters head to the polls, Australia’s inflation jumps, markets await a Fed rate cut, and Singapore eyes clarity on US semiconductor tariffs.

     

    Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

    Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

    Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

    Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities

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    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. 

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    BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt 

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    5 min
  • ASEAN-China Boost Trade Ties; Gold Slips, Amazon Trims Workforce

    ASEAN-China Boost Trade Ties; Gold Slips, Amazon Trims Workforce

    Headline news for October 28, 2025: President Trump meets Japan’s new PM on trade and security, ASEAN and China upgrade their free trade pact, Amazon cuts 30,000 jobs, gold prices dip, and Singapore–Thailand reaffirm bilateral ties.

    Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

    Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

    Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

    Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities

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    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. 

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    4 min
  • Wall Street Advances, Trump and Xi Will Meet, Putin Defiant, SG Inflation Up

    Headline news for October 24, 2025: Putin remains defiant in the face of oil cuts; North Korea pledges allegiance to Russia; Singapore's inflation is up, as is gold prices and Wall Street.

    Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

    Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

    Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

    Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities

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    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 

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    4 min

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