What value if any do property agents bring to housing transactions? PropertyBT

Singapore has many property agents. Some may give the industry a bad name with their hard-sell tactics. In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee sits down with Justin Quek, CEO of OrangeTee & Tie to discuss the relevance of property agents, what can be done to raise the professionalism of …

Asia-Pacific is the world’s biggest aviation market, but will supply chains drag it down? TransportBT

Grounded planes, cancelled flights, defective parts. Airlines in the region are seeing their operations disrupted. And they blame: the supply chain. Is it all doom and gloom, or is there a silver lining? With Asia’s aviation market growing rapidly, the future of the industry hangs in the balance.…

Are your investments ready for 2025? WealthBT

From Trump's return to AI advances, how will the 2025 investment landscape look? Will US stocks be able to keep up the bull run? If you have cash sitting in the bank account, where should you put it? In this episode, Genevieve Cua sits down with Hou Wey Fook, the chief investment officer of DBS Ba…

Dive into the world of transport: TransportBT

TransportBT, the newest member in BT Correspondents' lineup, provides in-depth commentary and a 360 view on all things transport. Join correspondent Derryn Wong as he explores the business of the sector and the policies that govern it. Hear from the industry leaders who will join him to provide co…

Understanding DBS' recent share buyback and CEO's stock sale: BT Mark to Market

Is the problem simply the timing of the CEO’s share sales? Or, should we also be concerned that share-based pay does not properly incentivise top executives? Why do companies repurchase their shares in the first place? Senior correspondent Ben Paul offers some answers. Synopsis: Listen to senior c…

CICT’s big bet on Singapore’s office and retail future: PropertyBT

Singapore’s Reits have had a tough couple of years. Despite the challenging environment, recently, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT), Singapore’s biggest Reit, made a major bet to acquire 50 per cent of the iconic Ion Orchard mall. In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee sits …

How a vehicle emissions regulation has backfired in Singapore: TransportBT

Electric vehicles have come a long way since they first burst onto the scene a decade ago. These days, we’re also seeing not just cars, but also electric vans, lorries, even garbage trucks hitting the roads. But Singapore’s electrification journey is hitting some surprising speed bumps. In this …

Building a resilient investment portfolio: WealthBT

How worried should investors be about China-US relations? Is it time to go big on AI? Genevieve Cua on WealthBT speaks to Dong Chen, chief Asia strategist and head of Asia research at Pictet Wealth Management about the importance of active management and strategic asset allocation in weathering mar…

The big takeover - Hanwha's high-stakes move on Dyna-Mac Holdings: BT Mark to Market

The IFA appointed by Dyna-Mac to assess the offer from the Hanwha group compared the deal to precedent “non-privatisation” transactions. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains why this raises questions. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and c…

Navigating Singapore's private home rental market: PropertyBT

The post-Covid pandemic days when private home rentals skyrocketed are behind us. Does bargaining power in the private homes leasing market now largely reside with tenants? Should a tenant enter a lease with a longer duration? How do landlords cope in this tougher environment? Are residential prop…