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  • Lens on Daily: Headline News for Thursday, July 3, 2025

    US House Republicans struggle with President Trump’s budget bill, adjustments in tariffs on Vietnamese exports, US-India trade negotiations, corporate changes in Japan, and deepened Singapore-Cambodia collaboration.

    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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    3 min
  • Lens on Daily: Headline News for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

    US Senate Republicans have passed President Trump's tax and spending bill. President Vladimir Putin and President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call to discuss geopolitical issues. Potential trade deals between the US and India are being considered. A weather advisory for Singapore has been issued.

    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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    3 min
  • Lens on Daily: Headline News for Tuesday, July 1, 2025

    Support for the Israel-Iran ceasefire, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra facing a court petition, a rise in South Korean exports, Japan’s manufacturing sector expansion and lowered electricity and gas bills 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
  • Lens On Daily: Headline News for Monday, June 30, 2025

    Activists march to call for debt cancellation, climate justice and taxing the super rich; Senate Republicans push forward Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill and Middle East borrowers ramp up loans syndicated in Asia-Pacific.

    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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    3 min
  • Lens On Daily: Headlines News for Friday, June 27, 2025

    The EU receives a new proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration in their transatlantic trade dispute; Singapore’s manufacturing output rose 3.9 per cent in May and the US reaches an agreement with China on how to expedite rare earth shipments.

    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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    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

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    4 min
  • Lens On Daily: Headline News for Thursday, June 26, 2025

    Trump credits US strikes on Iran with bringing a swift end to the war between Israel and Tehran; Nvidia reclaims the crown as the world's most valuable company and Britain toughens up its trade defences.

    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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    PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

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    4 min
  • Lens On Daily: Headlines News for Wednesday, June 25, 2025

    U.S. airstrikes do not destroy Iran's nuclear capability; NATO leaders gather in The Hague today; Brazil declares itself free of the bird flu virus and PM Wong;s visit to China continues.

    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

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    4 min
  • Lens On Daily: Headline News for Tuesday, June 24, 2025

    The US President announces a "complete and total" ceasefire between Israel and Iran; traders expect the U.S. stock market to open with gains today; Singapore and China ink four agreements on cooperation and Amazon plans to invest 40 billion pounds in Britain.

    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

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    3 min
  • Lens on Daily: Headline News for Monday, June 23, 2025

    US attack on Iranian nuclear sites, resulting oil price surges, and global airline disruptions. It also highlights Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's China visit.

    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

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    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

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    3 min
  • Lens on Daily: Headline News for Friday, June 20, 2025

    Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, potential US involvement, EU diplomatic efforts, Canada's possible counter-tariffs, Japan’s inflation challenges, and Singapore's healthcare insurance changes.

    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

    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

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    4 min

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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.