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- Palestine Recognition Grows, US Softens Trade Line, Fed Steady, China Contracts
Headline news for July 31, 2025: Canada and European nations move toward recognizing Palestine amid the Gaza crisis. The US imposes tariffs on South Korea, easing trade tensions. The dollar strengthens as the Fed holds rates steady. China’s manufacturing contracts. Singapore’s growth outlook improves, avoiding recession.
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 - MAS keeps policy unchanged, Nissan restructures and US and China in stalemate
Singapore’s central bank today kept its monetary policy settings unchanged; Nissan will close its plants in Mexico and U.S. and Chinese officials agreed to seek an extension of their 90-day tariff truce.
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 - Trade War Dodged, Alliances Tested, and the Ground Gives Way in Singapore
US-EU trade agreement averting a major trade war, US diplomatic efforts in Asia, North Korea’s rejection of South Korean overtures, Japanese political developments, and a dramatic sinkhole incident in 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
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4 min - Paramount Deal, GIC Gains, and a Diplomatic Pivot in Paris
Headline news for July 25, 2025: Paramount-Skydance merger, France’s plan to recognize Palestine, UK-Australia defense talks, Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire efforts, and Singapore’s GIC investment returns.
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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Discover more BT podcast series:
BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt
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4 min - Tariff Talks Cancelled, Japan PM Stands Firm, Scam Alert in Singapore
Headline news for July 24, 2025: Cancelled US-South Korea tariff talks, China’s conciliatory stance toward the EU, Japan’s Prime Minister denying resignation rumors, a new scam targeting Singaporeans.
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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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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BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks
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3 min - Trade deals, anti-dumping investigations and climate-driven shocks to labour
Headline news for July 23, 2025: The S&P closes at a record high; Japan launches an anti-dumping investigation; a report claims possible climate-driven shocks to the global labour market and the US and Japan strike a trade deal.
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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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
WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt
PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks
BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts
BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod
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4 min - Geopolitics Heat Up as Exports Slide, Singapore Plans LRT Overhaul
Headline news for July 22, 2025: US-Israeli relations, Brazil's Supreme Court actions against Bolsonaro, US trade agreement concerns, a decline in New Zealand exports, and Singapore's LRT maintenance proposals.
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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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
WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt
PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks
BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts
BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod
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4 min - Global Politics, Security Alerts, and Market Pressures
Headline news for July 21, 2025: Japan's Sanseito party gains, South Korea's improved relations with North Korea, US concerns over Nvidia's H20 chip sales to China, Microsoft's alert on server software attacks, and the Singapore dollar's challenges due to US trade threats.
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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Feedback to: [email protected]
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
WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt
PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks
BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts
BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod
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4 min - US President’s health, cryptocurrency updates and Middle East diplomacy
Headline news for July 18, 2025: US President’s health is in question; Bitcoin’s record week and Europe wants Iran to resume diplomacy.
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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Feedback to: [email protected]
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
WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt
PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks
BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts
BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod
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4 min - Middle East Tensions Rise, Asia Trade Data Mixed
Headline news for July 17, 2025: Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, global reactions to Israel’s actions, Japan’s export decline due to US tariffs, Australia’s rising jobless rate, oil price fluctuations, and Singapore’s export growth.
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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Feedback to: [email protected]
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
WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt
PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks
BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts
BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod
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About BT Lens On
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Catch up on the biggest news from around the world at the start of every business day with Lens on Daily. In Lens on Singapore, we take a monthly big picture look at current affairs, societal issues and government policies.
Podcaster: BT Podcasts
The Business Times, SPH Media.