BT Correspondents
BT Correspondents
BT Correspondents Podcast channel showcases content presented by some of the newsroom's most respected columnists and includes the series: Mark to Market, Property BT, Wealth BT and Transport BT. Available on all your favourite audio content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.Social links:
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Is US exceptionalism truly dead?
Is US exceptionalism truly dead? With Big Tech valuations soaring and global tensions rising, investors must choose: stay US-focused or diversify. Discover why the American formula for growth may still have legs, and where the most rewarding opportunities lie next as Genevieve Cua and Capital Group…
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What’s up with GIC and Temasek’s performance?
The government has said GIC and Temasek have performed reasonably and within expectations given their mandates. Yet, their returns have trailed some of their global peers. Senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into dissonance, and offers some suggestions. Highlights of the podcast: 00:43 Trailing …
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Is it better investing in commercial property instead of residential property?
Examine the state of play and outlook in private housing, office property and retail spaces. In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Realion’s head honcho Desmond Sim. We look at what to consider when choosing whether to invest in private homes, office property or retail spaces.…
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Will lower incentives shake up Singapore's EV boom?
Singapore’s electric vehicle boom shows little sign of slowing — even as incentives are scaled back and COE supply rises. In this episode of Transport BT, host Derryn Wong speaks with Timothy Wong of consultancy Roland Berger about why EVs are fast becoming mainstream, how Chinese and Japanese ca…
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With rising geopolitical perils, investment opportunities and risks in 2026
Markets soared in 2025, but what lies ahead? What of the US K-shaped economy, the dollar's decline, and the AI valuation puzzle? Where can we find income and how can we build a portfolio resilient against global fiscal dominance? Wealth editor Genevieve Cua gets insights from Alexandre Tavazzi, hea…
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SGX’s new plan to draw new listings
Several initiatives over the years to draw quality listings to Singapore have not worked. Will the SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge be any different? Why are many recent IPOs underwater? Senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into the matter. Highlights of the podcast: 02:53 Singapore's long battle f…
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Where is Singapore's housing market headed in 2026?
What will 2026 hold for HDB resale flats, new condos, resale condos and landed homes? In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Ismail Gafoor of PropNex. We explore the demand drivers for the housing market as well as key risks. We look at the priorities of home buyers. Also, get …
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A fairer ride? Rethinking the ride-hailing model
Ride-hailing is booming in Singapore, but behind the growth is a business model under strain. Incentives are shrinking, driver incomes are falling, and platforms are under pressure to turn a profit. In this episode of TransportBT, correspondent Derryn Wong speaks with Kay Woo, founder of zero-com…
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Planning early for a successful Great Wealth Transfer
Asia is on the cusp of a massive US$6 trillion wealth transfer — but with great wealth comes great complexity. In this episode of WealthBT, host Genevieve Cua speaks with Victor Aerni, CEO, Pictet Wealth Management Asia, about the forces reshaping intergenerational succession. From the rise of …
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Banking on the Singapore banks
The surge in provisions that crushed UOB’s third quarter earnings might not be the lender’s only problem. Along with DBS and OCBC, it is also grappling with normalising net interest margins and soft net interest income. Meanwhile, non-interest income can be volatile and hard to forecast. BT’s Ben P…
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