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Headline news for July 16 2025: Rising inflation in the US, new tariffs announced by President Trump, a nuclear deal deadline with Iran involving the US, and European powers, Singapore's new hotel tower project.

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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We often focus on fresh grads and first jobs—but what happens when you’re 50 and suddenly find yourself out of work? 

In this episode of Lens on Singapore, Claressa Monteiro breaks down the challenges facing older workers with the help of experts: career coaches, employers and policymakers.

From fear and shame to resilience and reinvention, they unpack the emotional toll, the opportunities for growth, and why adaptability—not age—is the real secret to staying relevant.

Highlights of the conversation: 

01:39 Facing retrenchment

04:33 What employers are looking for

09:25 Workforce Singapore career transition programmes

12:47 Working for a younger boss

16:21 Reinvention is hard

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Hosted by Claressa Monteiro, edited and produced by Claressa Monteiro and Emily Liu

With Gloria Arlini, CEO, Generation Singapore; Masni Goh, career transitions coach, founder of Mind Coach SG; and Kenneth Wong, director of trade & lifestyle division, Workforce Singapore

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Headline news for July 15, 2025: US President Trump threatens sanctions unless Russia agrees to a peace deal; Japan's ruling coalition may lose its majority; UK retail sales rise due to hot weather; Australian consumer sentiment improves slightly; rising concern over etomidate-laced vapes 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

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Potential US tariffs on imports from Mexico and the EU, escalations in Gaza, fluctuations in gold and oil prices, and Singapore's continued economic 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

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US tariff increases on imports from Canada and other nations, weapons supplies to Ukraine, Myanmar's tariff reduction request, rising gold prices, and Singapore's new Business Adaptation Grant. 

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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US President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on copper, Japan's car export price cuts, and Japan's wholesale inflation slowdown. It also highlights Singapore's rising COE prices.

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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Ukraine's call for chemical weapons investigation, President Trump's new tariffs, Marco Rubio's trip to Malaysia, changes in US airport security, Taiwan's military drills, Singapore National Day events.

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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President Trump has announced new tariffs impacting Asian allies, which has had a significant effect on global markets. Concurrently, ongoing negotiations with Japan and Israel are progressing, alongside continued provision of arms support to Ukraine. Additionally, new tariffs specifically targeting BRICS nations have been emphasized. In other news, Singapore has introduced ultra-fast EV chargers.

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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Upcoming US tariff hikes, BRICS group condemning conflicts, South Korea's former President facing legal issues, Japan's wage decline despite inflation, and Singapore's new housing units in Sembawang North. 

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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President Trump's tax-cut legislation passes; a call between US and Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict; global coffee supply prospects; Japan's household spending surge; and changes to Singapore's seller’s stamp duty on residential properties.

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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