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Weak tech earnings drive slump in Chinese markets; Singapore sees 2025 growth at 1-3%, upgrades forecast for this year to about 3.5%; Near-term volatility drives SGX to 17-year peak on higher turnover.

Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region.

Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ([email protected])

Recording engineer: Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Key global news includes Russia claiming the capture of Dalne in Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict. In the US, President-elect Trump nominates Pam Bondi as Attorney General. Asia reports tension with potential Lai Ching-teh US transit and Kim Jong Un's nuclear warnings. Singapore projects 3.5% growth for 2024.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Asian markets retreat as Nvidia falls short of hopes; India’s Adani Group sees US$22 billion in value wiped off after US indictments; CapitaLand Investment to invest up to A$1 billion to grow funds under management in Australia.

Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region.

Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ([email protected])

Recording engineer: Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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The US Senate blocked legislation to halt certain US weapons sales to Israel despite human rights concerns in Gaza. Belarusian President Lukashenko pardoned 32 extremists while still holding 1,200 detainees. Ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan received bail but faces other charges. North Korea and Russia agree on economic cooperation. FairPrice offers return vouchers for purchases 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]) 

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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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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Asian shares mixed ahead of Nvidia results; Japan set to approve US$87 billion economic stimulus this week; Keppel DC Reit up 4.6% as investors weigh S$1.4 billion data centre deal, equity fundraising; Equinix to build 6th Singapore data centre with US$260 million investment.

Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region.

Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ([email protected])

Recording engineer: Chai Pei Chieh

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 Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt

BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

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Ukraine's tactical missile strikes on Russia, pressure on Germany's Chancellor Scholz, Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai's trial, corruption allegations in Malaysia’s Sabah state, and Singapore’s new aquaculture plan. 

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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

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As Donald Trump begins assembling his team for a second term in office, the world is getting ready for what’s next in global trade, inflation, and national security. With rising tariffs, fluctuating stock prices, and tensions with China, what’s on the horizon for both the global economy and Singapore?

In this episode of Lens on Singapore, host Claressa Monteiro sits down with Geoff Howie, market strategist from the Singapore Exchange, and Dr Joseph Liow, dean at Nanyang Technological University, to explore the far-reaching consequences of Trump’s policy moves.

This episode is presented by UOB.

Highlights of the conversation:

02:40 Impact on US-Asia relations

04:13 Trump's economic policies

06:31 US-China tensions

09:58 Impact on cost of living in Singapore

11:11 Impact on regional security

14:03 Lessons for Singapore’s general election

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Hosted by Claressa Monteiro, edited and produced by Claressa Monteiro and Emily Liu, and engineered by Chai Pei Chieh.

With Geoff Howie, market strategist, Singapore Exchange; and Dr Joseph Liow, dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, NTU

A podcast 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 Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt

BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

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Asian markets rally after US bounce as Nvidia comes into focus; Business uproar mounts as Indonesia pushes VAT hike amid sluggish demand; Speculation grows over StarHub, M1 merger by June 2025 as telcos defer spectrum payment.

Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region.

Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ([email protected])

Recording engineer: Chai Pei Chieh

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 Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt

BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

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Ukraine marks 1,000 days since Russia’s invasion while U.S. aids with missile support. Lebanon and Hezbollah react to U.S. ceasefire proposal with Israel. New Zealand faces political turmoil over treaty law. India struggles with severe air pollution. Singapore and Germany elevate strategic partnership. 

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) 

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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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China vows to work with Trump, warns of “four red lines”; Samsung shares jump on US$7 billion buyback after missing AI boom; Thailand’s proposed global income tax sparks concerns over expat exodus.

Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region.

Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ([email protected])

Recording engineer: Chai Pei Chieh

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 Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt

BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

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