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  • Trade Strains, Street Protests, and Singapore’s Local Jobs Initiative

    Headline news for September 1, 2025: US continues trade talks despite court ruling on tariffs; deadly protests in Indonesia prompt government reversal; South Korea's export growth slows amid US tariffs; Australian job ads remain resilient; Singapore launches Jobs Nearby @ CDC to improve local employment. 

    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
  • Tariffs Tighten, and Asia Confronts Political and Economic Strains

    Headline news for August 29, 2025: The US ends its tariff exemption for small parcel imports, while China pushes BRICS unity. Thailand’s PM faces a court ruling that could unseat her. Oil prices dip but remain higher for the week, the dollar weakens on Fed cut bets, and Singapore firms brace for wage freezes.

    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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    4 min
  • France Faces Confidence Test; Denmark Presses US, Singapore Inflation Eases

    Headline news for August 28, 2025: Markets face turbulence as France’s minority government risks collapse in a confidence vote, Denmark confronts Washington over alleged meddling in Greenland, and Beijing rebuffs calls to join nuclear talks. Meanwhile, South Korea holds rates despite debt worries, and Singapore inflation unexpectedly eases, keeping policymakers watchful but cautious.

    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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    4 min
  • Fed Governor to Sue, China Confronts Strains, Trade Actions Ripple Abroad

    Headline news for August 27, 2025: Federal Reserve Governor’s legal battle, President Trump's actions and market impact, global postal suspensions, China's economic challenges, Singapore cross-border driver earnings.

    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

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    4 min
  • US Tightens Tariffs on India; UK Inflation Persists, Australia Holds Policy Line

    Headline news for August 26, 2025: US diplomatic moves, new tariffs on India, UK inflation, Australian monetary policy, gold and currency market shifts, and Singapore’s rise in personal cyber insurance.

    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

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    4 min
  • Fed in Focus at Jackson Hole; Oil, Gold Shift as Ukraine Tensions Simmer

    Headline news for August 25, 2025: Fed’s Jackson Hole symposium and its implications for US interest rates, global oil and gold price movements, and Ukraine-Russia tensions. It highlights Japan-Singapore relations at the Osaka World Expo, Singapore’s Age Well Neighbourhoods scheme for seniors.

    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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    4 min
  • Ukraine Security Talks, LNG Trade Surge, and Japan’s Inflation in Focus

    Headline news for August 22, 2025: Security guarantees for Ukraine, rising Asian imports of US liquefied natural gas, US labor market softness, Japan’s persistent inflation, and a crackdown on illegal transport services between Johor Bahru and Singapore.

    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
  • China Tightens Social Insurance; Musk Faces Lawsuit, Costlier Cars for Singapore

    Headline news for August 21, 2025: China’s new social insurance ruling and its economic impact, a lawsuit involving Elon Musk, gold and stock market updates, and Singapore’s rising car certificate premiums.

    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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    4 min
  • Tariffs Bite, Fed Looms, and Singapore Builds Big

    Headline news for August 20, 2025: US and European security talks for Ukraine, a continued US-China trade truce, and Japan’s export slump amid tariffs. Markets await the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium. Singapore unveils plans for the Changi East Urban District. 

    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
  • Global Diplomacy in Focus as Australia’s Confidence Lifts, Nio Targets Singapore Debut

    Headline news for August 19, 2025: US pledges security assurances to Ukraine, Hamas agreed to a 60-day ceasefire proposal, and India–China held constructive talks. Australian consumer sentiment rose on fresh rate cuts, while Nio announced its Singapore debut in 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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    4 min

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