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Wishing you all a fantastic start to the new year.

Thanks again for being with us, and we’ll see you in 2025!

As the year wraps up, we just wanted to say a huge thank you for listening and being a part of our community. We can&rsquo;t wait to keep bringing you fresh insights next year.
Wishing you all a fantastic start to the new year.
Thanks again for being with us, and we&rsquo;ll see you in 2025!

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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.

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China’s real estate market

China’s physical retail property landscape

China Reits

Are there opportunities in China property?

Examine the state of play with Chinese consumers, retailers, mall owners and tourists.

Host Leslie Yee chats with seasoned China hand Cecilia Tan, former CEO of the manager of Sassuer Reit. Are things looking up for China’s troubled housing market? What are the prospects for physical retail spaces in China? Are there opportunities for Singapore players in the Chinese real estate market? Also, learn about developments in China’s Reit market and get insights on the future of Singapore-listed Reits that own China properties. 

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:

01:38 China’s real estate market

08:42 China’s physical retail property landscape

12:25 China Reits 

19:42 Are there opportunities in China property for Singapore groups?

Read Leslie’s article:

Reits that don’t trade well should be privatised, or sell assets and be liquidated

Handle with extreme care any Reit mergers should CapitaLand, Mapletree merge

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

With Cecilia Tan, former CEO of Sasseur Asset Management

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

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

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Examine the state of play with Chinese consumers, retailers, mall owners and tourists.
Host Leslie Yee chats with seasoned China hand Cecilia Tan, former CEO of the manager of Sassuer Reit. Are things looking up for China&rsquo;s troubled housing market? What are the prospects for physical retail spaces in China? Are there opportunities for Singapore players in the Chinese real estate market? Also, learn about developments in China&rsquo;s Reit market and get insights on the future of Singapore-listed Reits that own China properties.&nbsp;
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:
01:38 China&rsquo;s real estate market
08:42 China&rsquo;s physical retail property landscape
12:25 China Reits&nbsp;
19:42 Are there opportunities in China property for Singapore groups?
Read Leslie&rsquo;s article:
<a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/reits-dont-trade-well-should-be-privatised-or-sell-assets-and-be-liquidated">Reits that don&rsquo;t trade well should be privatised, or sell assets and be liquidated</a>
<a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/handle-extreme-care-any-reit-mergers-should-capitaland-mapletree-merge">Handle with extreme care any Reit mergers should CapitaLand, Mapletree merge</a>
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With Cecilia Tan, former CEO of Sasseur Asset Management
Edited by: Howie Lim &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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BT Market Focus: <a href="https://bt.sg/btmktfocus">bt.sg/btmktfocus</a>
BT Lens On: <a href="https://bt.sg/btlenson">bt.sg/btlenson</a>

China's real estate market: A rebound in sight?

Scrap & Save: How the old Parf system worked

$7,000 → $700: The rebate collapse

The tipping point is here

Going EV is now a no brainer

The Preferential Additional Registration Fee (Parf) rebate just got halved, instantly shifting the value of every car in Singapore. Host Derryn Wong and consultant Vincent Ng unpack the shock move that hits luxury cars hardest, fuels the EV push, and could even impact your COE renewal decision. Understand the 'what, why, and how' of a tax change designed to change the roads.

Highlights:

02:04 Scrap & Save: How the old Parf system worked

05:45 $7,000 → $700: The rebate collapse in real terms

12:36 The tipping point is here

16:14 Going EV is now a no brainer

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

With Vincent Ng, automotive consultant, Vincar Group

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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The Preferential Additional Registration Fee (Parf) rebate just got halved, instantly shifting the value of every car in Singapore. Host Derryn Wong and consultant Vincent Ng unpack the shock move that hits luxury cars hardest, fuels the EV push, and could even impact your COE renewal decision. Understand the 'what, why, and how' of a tax change designed to change the roads.
Highlights:
02:04 Scrap &amp; Save: How the old Parf system worked
05:45 $7,000 &rarr; $700: The rebate collapse in real terms
12:36 The tipping point is here
16:14 Going EV is now a no brainer
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Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg)
With Vincent Ng, automotive consultant, Vincar Group
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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BT Lens On:&nbsp;<a href="https://bt.sg/btlenson">bt.sg/btlenson</a>

Why the Parf rebate drop is a big change for Singapore's car owners

Gold and scarcity assets

Cash vs. investment strategies

The barbell approach

How to DIY the barbell approach

Markets are volatile, but smart strategies can deliver stable returns. What if you could balance explosive growth with steady income—all while protecting against inflation? DBS chief investment officer Hou Wey Fook reveals the "barbell approach" that's delivered 8.6 per cent annual returns through major downturns. From AI winners to gold's scarcity play, discover investment themes carrying portfolios through uncertainty. Real strategies, proven results, actionable insights.

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:

04:08 Gold and scarcity assets

07:41 Cash vs. investment strategies

12:49 The barbell approach

14:31 How to DIY the barbell approach

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

With Hou Wey Fook, chief investment officer, DBS

Edited by: Howie Lim & 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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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.

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BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus

BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

Markets are volatile, but smart strategies can deliver stable returns. What if you could balance explosive growth with steady income&mdash;all while protecting against inflation? DBS chief investment officer Hou Wey Fook reveals the "barbell approach" that's delivered 8.6 per cent annual returns through major downturns. From AI winners to gold's scarcity play, discover investment themes carrying portfolios through uncertainty. Real strategies, proven results, actionable insights.
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:
04:08 Gold and scarcity assets
07:41 Cash vs. investment strategies
12:49 The barbell approach
14:31 How to DIY the barbell approach
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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 Hou Wey Fook, chief investment officer, DBS
Edited by: Howie Lim &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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BT Market Focus: <a href="https://bt.sg/btmktfocus">bt.sg/btmktfocus</a>
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