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  • Italy Eyes Burqa Ban, Gold Holds Firm, Singapore Wage Growth Flatlines

    Headline news for October 9, 2025:  Israel and Hamas agree to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, President Trump deploys troops to Chicago, Italy moves to ban burqas, China tightens rare earth exports, and Singapore firms freeze salary growth for 2026.

    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
  • EU Shields Steel, NZ Slashes Rates, Vietnam Upgraded

    Headline news for October 8, 2025:  Trump administration threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act amid troop deployments; Gaza peace talks progress; EU moves to protect steelmakers; New Zealand cuts rates; Vietnam gains emerging-market status; and Singapore new US ambassador.

    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
  • Political Turmoil in France, Spending Up in Japan, Bonds Down in Malaysia

    Headline news for October 7, 2025:  Trump administration faces lawsuits over troop deployments as Gaza peace talks begin in Egypt. France’s cabinet collapses, Malaysia’s bond demand weakens, Japan’s spending rises, and Singapore’s digital economy surges to nearly one-fifth of GDP.

    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
  • Gaza Talks Resume; Gold Soars, Singapore Cheers F1 Win

    Headline news for October 6, 2025:  Hamas–Israel peace talks resume in Egypt, Trump threatens federal layoffs, Macron reshuffles France’s cabinet, and Japan ruling party picks its first female PM. Gold soaring as Singapore celebrates a record-breaking F1 weekend.

    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
  • Shutdowns, Seizures, and Surprises in Global Markets

    Headline news for October 3, 2025:  Gaza aid flotilla seized, President Trump doubles down on the US shutdown, Munich flights grounded by drones, and Singapore’s manufacturing shows resilience. 

    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
  • Shutdown Looms, G7 Pressure and Gold Highs

    Headline news for October 2, 2025:  

    President Trump targets democratic priorities; Exxon Mobil Corp cuts staff in Singapore; Gold hits new highs and the G7 increases pressure on Russia.

    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
  • Shutdown Risk, Trade Strains, and Housing Highs Define the Day

    Headline news for October 1, 2025:  US heads into a government shutdown. British PM Starmer pushes back against Reform UK, while South Korean airport workers strike amid record export growth. Australia flags iron ore tensions with China, and Singapore private home prices rise 1.2% in Q3.

    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
  • From Gaza to Gold: Peace Talks, Fiscal Gains, and Market Moves

    Headline news for September 30, 2025:  President Trump’s push for a Gaza peace deal, Italy’s improved budget outlook, Vietnam’s gold market reforms, Japan’s declining factory output, falling oil prices, and a new grace period for Singapore permanent residents reapplying for re-entry permits.

    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
  • Russia Escalates Strikes, US Pursues Gaza Deal, UK Eyes Migration Rules

    Headline news for September 29, 2025:  Russia pounds Kyiv as US seeks a Gaza peace plan. UK mulls stricter migration rules. Markets eye a possible US shutdown, oil prices ease on rising supply, and Singapore unveils new Pasir Ris housing and community plans.

    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
  • Comey Charged, Sarkozy Jailed, US Unveils New Tariffs

    Headline news for September 26, 2025:  The US indicts ex-FBI chief James Comey as President Trump rejects Israeli annexation of the West Bank. France’s Sarkozy is jailed, South Korea opens currency trading, and the US unveils sweeping new tariffs. Oil prices climb on Ukraine conflict, while Singapore probes mosque parcel scare.

    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

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