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China boosts property sector; SIA shares tumble after weaker-than-expected earnings; Ringgit falls to 26 year low.

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 (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro

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

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China lowers mortgage prime rate to boost property sector; Iron futures slumps to three-month low; Singapore Exchange to issue S$300 million multi-currency notes.

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 (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro

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Chinese stocks get holiday boost; Olam Group says no evidence of fraud in Nigeria; Malaysian ringgit near record low.

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 (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro

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Layoffs seem to be happening left and right. What rights do Singaporean employees have in the face of retrenchment? How can you dispute your severance package? Lee Kim Siang finds out.

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

02:13 Singapore’s employment law provides limited protections for retrenchment

07:51 How Lazada fumbled their latest round of layoffs

12:01 How to negotiate your exit package

15:45 How to dispute your retrenchment

Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)

With Amarjit Kaur, head of employment law, Withers KhattarWong; and Wong Siqi, content creator

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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Singapore stocks rally as Budget 2024 promises more incentives for businesses in financial services, artificial intelligence and sustainability.

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 (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro

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Asian stocks rally as Taiwan surges on AI demand and Subianto leads Indonesia election polls.

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 (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro

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

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Asian stocks fall as US inflation persists, and investors watch as Indonesia goes to the polls.

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 (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro

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HSBC Singapore explores the digital transformation of the banking industry and its impact on businesses through its Digital Horizons report. How will the four key trends highlighted in the report drive the bank's future transformation?

Priya Kini, head of commercial banking, HSBC Singapore, shares her takeaways with Claressa Monteiro.

Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspired by the newsroom of your trusted partner.

Follow on audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, or Google Home smart speaker devices. Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media.

This episode of Tech in Finance podcast is presented by HSBC Singapore.

Highlights:

00:59 Four trends driving change in businesses

03:33 Insights from the Singapore market

06:03 HSBC's role in supporting client's future needs

08:35 HSBC's own digital transformation journey

10:31 Responding to changing client needs

More about:

International Business Banking | HSBC Singapore

Building Smarter Business Together | HSBC Singapore

Digital Horizons Report Page

Written and hosted by Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

With Priya Kini, head of commercial banking, HSBC Singapore

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

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Cordlife Group is in big trouble. Last November, the Ministry of Health suspended the company’s operations after it found significant issues with its cord blood storage system. How did things get so bad? Can the company really come back from this crisis? Ben Paul sits down with reporter Megan Cheah to break it all down.  

Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:55 Board failed investors and customers

06:05 More problems may come to light

08:41 Stock may have bottomed for now

14:52 Time to weigh options to unlock value

Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg)

With Megan Cheah, journalist, The Business Times

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Ben Paul & Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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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

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro

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

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It’s that time of the year again, where time-honoured tradition lines our red packets (and pockets) with cash. What’s the best way to make the most of our ang-bao money? Howie Lim finds out. 

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

03:08 Importance of planning your finances

04:16 Saving is not sufficient

05:37 Understanding your needs versus wants

06:49 Step-by-Step guide to using your ang-bao money

07:46 Saving, spending and investing have to coexist

09:41 Where to start investing for a beginner

Hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Mey Wong, head of client experience at StashAway

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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What if you were told that profits and the planet were not at odds? If you finance companies making the transition to cleaner energy, the outlook is bright for both economic and environmental growth! 

Howie Lim speaks to Luke Edwards, managing director, Renewable Power & Transition, Brookfield Asset Management for more insights.

Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspired by the newsroom of your trusted partner.

This episode is brought to you by Brookfield Asset Management.

Highlights:

01:05 Interest in investing in net zero transition increasing

03:06 Investment in energy infrastructure must rise

05:53 Benefits to value chain productivity

11:55 Challenges with energy transition

14:23 Support for transition investing strategy

16:33 Building on the strategy

More about:

Brookfield Transition Investing

https://www.brookfield.com/zero-compromise

Renewable Power & Transition 

https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/renewable-power-transition

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Luke Edwards, managing director, Renewable Power & Transition, Brookfield Asset Management

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim

Produced by: Howie Lim

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Executive Producer: Claressa Monteiro

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These are trying times and all eyes are on Budget 2024, especially since rumours abound that it could be an ‘election Budget’. Howie Lim finds out what various industry experts think.

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

02:26 New tax incentives for corporates

05:31 To boost sustainability efforts

06:16 GE and elevated cost of living

08:12 Have Budgets done enough already?

10:31 What if wish lists don’t materialise?

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Tan Wen Wei, analyst, Asia at EIU; Gene Kwee, partner, head of tax APAC at Mazars; and Yong Jiahao, partner, IGH & manufacturing, tax, KPMG in Singapore

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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How will Singapore property fare in the year of the wood dragon? Where are the winners and losers? What will Budget 2024 hold for Singapore’s property sector? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Wong Xian Yang of Cushman & Wakefield.

Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:41 Outlook for private homes

06:51 High interest rates

09:52 Office and retail property prospects

12:57 Budget wishes and expectations

Read Leslie’s article:

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/five-suggestions-property-tax-tweaks-budget-2024

Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)

With Wong Xian Yang, research head at Cushman & Wakefield

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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What is the outlook for interest rates and the impact on stocks and bonds? What is the outlook for Singapore and China? And is it time to exit fixed deposits and invest in what, exactly? Genevieve Cua interrogates Kelvin Tay from UBS Wealth Management.

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

This episode is brought to you by UBS Wealth Management.

Highlights of the conversation: 

01:47 Impact of the Fed’s funds rate on stocks and bonds 

04:42 Which elections will wield the biggest impact on markets? 

07:12 Outlook for economy and asset growth

11:13 China’s outlook

15:15 Risks not adequately priced in markets

17:15 Most important asset allocation calls for 2024

More about:

UBS Wealth Management

https://www.ubs.com/sg/en/wealth-management.html

Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)

With Kelvin Tay, chief investment officer of UBS Wealth Management

Edited by: Howie Lim and Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Howie Lim

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

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Since over 80% of Singaporeans say their risk of burning out has increased, why is talking about mental health issues at the workplace, well, still an issue? Is caring for one’s mental health really an organisation’s responsibility? Howie Lim finds answers to these questions. 

Synopsis: A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored through the lens of how it impacts us in Singapore and in the region.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:00 Business case for employee well-being

05:21 Younger employees expect and demand it

06:41 Employee well-being a corporate’s responsibility

08:16 Starts with empathetic bosses

11:27 Otis’ successful and ongoing journey

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Anthea Ong, founding chairperson of WorkWell Leaders, Crystal and Gregor Lim-Lange, co-founders of Forest Wolf and Stephane de Montlivault, executive officer of Otis Worldwide and president of Otis Asia-Pacific. 

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim

Produced by: Howie Lim, Claressa Monteiro & Emily Liu 

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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As many financial entities adopt a digital first approach, digital inclusivity becomes more of a concern. What can be done to assist those who face challenges adapting? 

Serene Koh, head of group digital business and transformation, global consumer financial services, OCBC shares their strategies with Howie Lim. 

Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspired by the newsroom of your trusted partner.

Follow on audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, or Google Home smart speaker devices. Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media.

This episode of Tech in Finance podcast is presented by OCBC.

Highlights:

00:58 How inclusive true digitalisation is

02:13 Digital first is not digital only

04:05 Digitally assisting when needed

06:20 Assisting less digitally savvy employees

09:29 Changing mindsets

11:16 Closing gaps in the transformation journey

More about:

OCBC Personal Banking Accounts
https://www.ocbc.com/personal-banking/deposits.page

OCBC Digital Silvers Programme
https://www.ocbc.com/personal-banking/campaign/silver-years-digital-workshops.page

OCBC Money Lock
https://www.ocbc.com/personal-banking/security/secure-banking-ways/ocbc-moneylock.page

Written and hosted by Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Serene Koh, head of group digital business and transformation, global consumer financial services, OCBC

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

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HR can be the crucial conduit to catalyse the virtuous cycle which benefits businesses and their employees. Howie Lim gets Aslam Sardar, CEO of the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) to explain how exactly job redesign can get that virtuous cycle going.  

Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspired by the newsroom of your trusted partner.

Follow on audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, or Google Home smart speaker devices. Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media, in collaboration with WSG.

Highlights:

01:00 Job redesign from HR perspective

02:31 Trends for different sectors

03:41 IHRP addressing specific workforce challenges

06:06 The role of HR in job redesign

07:23 The strategic tool to help productivity increases

07:42 The poster children for job redesign

More about:

Workforce Singapore (WSG)

https://go.gov.sg/hp-wsg

Job Redesign initiatives for different sectors

https://go.gov.sg/hp-wsgjr

Support for Job Redesign under Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG-JR)

https://go.gov.sg/hp-psgjr

Written, hosted and produced by Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Aslam Sardar, CEO, the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP)

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Executive Producer: Claressa Monteiro

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A trend in 2024 could be institutional players showing a keen interest in issuing their own stablecoins. And it’s a move that has been welcomed by the digital asset sector.

Howie Lim gets insights from Gerald Goh, co-founder and CEO Singapore of Sygnum

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

01:06 What exactly is a stablecoin

03:20 Stablecoins’ role in the larger ecosystem

06:37 Stablecoin market expanding

09:19 The growing need for regulation

12:43 Should investors look into stablecoins?

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Gerald Goh, co-founder and CEO Singapore of Sygnum

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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

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SPH Media recently completed the acquisition of Tech in Asia. Podcast editor, Claressa Monteiro speaks with editor, The Business Times, Chen Huifen, delving into the integration process, the challenges to overcome, the potential opportunities for collaboration and the benefits for both subscribers and advertisers. 

Synopsis: A monthly podcast conversation inspired by The Business Times column Off The Record, in which editors from the newsrooms of SPH Media, discuss the modern news industry from their insider's perspective.

Highlights of the conversation:

00:05 Acquisition of Tech in Asia 

01:16 Priorities for integration

02:17 Collaboration opportunities

06:15 Challenges of integration

10:39 Benefits for consumers and advertisers

Written and hosted by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

With Chen Huifen, editor, The Business Times

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu & Lee Kim Siang

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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

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