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 context and insight. 

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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 context and insight. 
Subscribe and listen today to BT Correspondents!
Website: <a href="https://bt.sg/btcorresp">bt.sg/btcorresp</a>

BT Correspondents Podcast channel showcases content presented by some of the newsroom's most respected columnists and includes the series: Mark to Market, PropertyBT, WealthBT and TransportBT.

Available on all your favourite audio content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts

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

BT Correspondents Podcast channel showcases content presented by some of the newsroom's most respected columnists and includes the series: Mark to Market, PropertyBT, WealthBT and TransportBT.
Available on all your favourite audio content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

BT Correspondents

A showcase of the most respected series and columnists from The Business Times showroom.

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.

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.

Dive into the world of transport: TransportBT

Why Apac leads growth

Aircraft shortage crunch

Fuel costs and thin margins

Regulation and India hurdles

China and high-speed rail

Asia-Pacific’s aviation market is booming, but is it built to last? With billions of new passengers expected and a massive aircraft backlog, the industry is flying on a knife-edge. From supply chain bottlenecks to thinning margins, what’s really fuelling the turbulence?

Join us on TransportBT as we sit down with aviation strategist Alan Lim to decode the region's complex growth story. It’s an essential listen for anyone trying to navigate the future of travel. Are you ready for takeoff?

Highlights:

02:05 Why Apac leads growth

04:04 Aircraft shortage crunch

16:05 Fuel costs and thin margins

19:08 Regulation and India hurdles

22:54 China and high-speed rail

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Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg)

With Alan Lim, director, Alton Aviation

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Derryn Wong, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

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

Share your thoughts with us at btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.

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Asia-Pacific&rsquo;s aviation market is booming, but is it built to last? With billions of new passengers expected and a massive aircraft backlog, the industry is flying on a knife-edge. From supply chain bottlenecks to thinning margins, what&rsquo;s really fuelling the turbulence?
Join us on TransportBT as we sit down with aviation strategist Alan Lim to decode the region's complex growth story. It&rsquo;s an essential listen for anyone trying to navigate the future of travel. Are you ready for takeoff?
Highlights:
02:05 Why Apac leads growth
04:04 Aircraft shortage crunch
16:05 Fuel costs and thin margins
19:08 Regulation and India hurdles
22:54 China and high-speed rail
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Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg)
With Alan Lim, director, Alton Aviation
Edited by: Howie Lim &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Derryn Wong, Howie Lim &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
Share your thoughts with us at <a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">btpodcasts@sph.com.sg</a>.
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Asia-Pacific aviation: is up really the only way?

Sustainable private healthcare ecosystem

How the iXchange platform works

The impact of IHH's insurer partnerships

Tackling rising private hospital costs

Private hospital bills and Integrated Shield Plan (IP) premiums have been climbing steadily, raising concerns about affordability for Singaporeans. Genevieve Cua sits down with Jeffrey Law, chief commercial officer of IHH Healthcare Singapore, to discuss the hospital group's partnerships with insurers to better manage healthcare costs and claims.

The conversation also explores the efforts made to help slow premium increases, preserve access to private healthcare, and how their third-party administrator, iXchange is helping to support a more sustainable and connected healthcare ecosystem.

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.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:32 Building a sustainable private healthcare ecosystem

04:22 How the iXchange platform works

09:29 The impact of IHH's insurer partnerships

15:06 Tackling rising private hospital costs

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

With Jeffrey Law, chief commercial officer of IHH Healthcare Singapore

Edited by: Nicole Teo & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

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

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Private hospital bills and Integrated Shield Plan (IP) premiums have been climbing steadily, raising concerns about affordability for Singaporeans. Genevieve Cua sits down with Jeffrey Law, chief commercial officer of IHH Healthcare Singapore, to discuss the hospital group's partnerships with insurers to better manage healthcare costs and claims.
The conversation also explores the efforts made to help slow premium increases, preserve access to private healthcare, and how their third-party administrator, iXchange is helping to support a more sustainable and connected healthcare ecosystem.
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.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:32 Building a sustainable private healthcare ecosystem
04:22 How the iXchange platform works
09:29 The impact of IHH's insurer partnerships
15:06 Tackling rising private hospital costs
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Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to <a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">btpodcasts@sph.com.sg</a>.&nbsp;
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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)
With Jeffrey Law, chief commercial officer of IHH Healthcare Singapore
Edited by: Nicole Teo &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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 Are lower private hospital Shield claims on the cards?

Should investors support the revamp?

Capital recycling amid higher rates

Waning excitement, sagging ROEs

Shares at “unjustifiably” low valuation?

Frasers Property Ltd (FPL) is working with its controlling shareholder to lighten its balance sheet after taking its hospitality Reit private. Its group chief financial officer Loo Choo Leong talks to BT’s Ben Paul about the deal, the group’s capital recycling strategy, and its plans to lift its ROE and share price.

Highlights of the podcast:

03:26 Should investors support the revamp?

07:09 Capital recycling amid higher rates

09:29 Waning excitement, sagging ROEs

14:52 Shares at “unjustifiably” low valuation?

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

With Loo Choo Leong, group chief financial officer, Frasers Property Ltd

Edited by: Nicole Teo & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Ben Paul, Nicole Teo & Chai Pei Chieh

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

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Frasers Property Ltd (FPL) is working with its controlling shareholder to lighten its balance sheet after taking its hospitality Reit private. Its group chief financial officer Loo Choo Leong talks to BT&rsquo;s Ben Paul about the deal, the group&rsquo;s capital recycling strategy, and its plans to lift its ROE and share price.
Highlights of the podcast:
03:26 Should investors support the revamp?
07:09 Capital recycling amid higher rates
09:29 Waning excitement, sagging ROEs
14:52 Shares at &ldquo;unjustifiably&rdquo; low valuation?
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Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to <a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">btpodcasts@sph.com.sg</a>.&nbsp;
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Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (<a href="mailto:benpaul@sph.com.sg">benpaul@sph.com.sg</a>)
With Loo Choo Leong, group chief financial officer, Frasers Property Ltd
Edited by: Nicole Teo &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Ben Paul, Nicole Teo &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
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&rsquo;s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
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