BT Lens On
BT Lens On
Lens on Daily from The Business Times is a micro podcast to catch you up on the biggest news at the start of every business day. Lens on Singapore is a monthly big picture feature on current affairs, societal issues and government policies. Podcaster: BT Podcasts Produced by: The Business Times, SPH MediaSocial links:
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US Security Moves, Japan’s BOJ, Singapore Homes
Headline news for January 15, 2026: Washington recalibrates its Middle East posture as Venezuela’s oil trade tightens, Japan keeps politics at arm’s length from central banking, and Singapore tweaks housing rules to keep upgrades moving. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day b…
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Iran Unrest Deepens, Japan Election Looms, US Dollar Rallies, Singapore Port Soars
Headline news for January 14, 2026: Iran accuses Trump of encouraging political destabilisation; Japan PM may call a lower house snap election; the US dollar recovers ground; and the Port of Singapore has a banner year. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Tim…
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Fed Pushback, Asian Caution, Singapore’s Health Data Mandate
Headline news for January 13, 2026: Reaction to Washington’s pressure on the Fed, tariffs widen with Iran, consumers pull back, and Singapore moves to centralise health data across its medical system. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: H…
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Conflict Abroad, Caution in Asia
Headline news for January 12, 2026: Russia strikes Kyiv as Iran’s unrest deepens, Japan expands its security role in Southeast Asia, Thailand’s opposition lays out reform plans, Britain’s hiring slows, and Singapore’s property agencies quietly shrink. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to st…
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Venezuela, Greenland and a Surprise From Japan’s Consumers
Headline news for January 9, 2026: Washington’s Venezuela push meets congressional resistance as Greenland talks continue, Japan’s consumers surprise on the upside, Malaysia clears a key political figure, and Singapore halts infant formula sales over safety concerns. Synopsis: A round up of global…
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US Escalates on Venezuela as Japan Pushes Back on China
Headline news for January 8, 2026: Washington escalates pressure on Venezuela’s oil trade and revives its Greenland push, as Japan pushes back against China’s export curbs, wage pressures deepen, and Singapore revamps food safety oversight. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your da…
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Greenland in Play as Asia Watches Closely
Headline news for January 7, 2026: Washington revives its push for Greenland, Asia questions US power after Venezuela, markets shift as Saudi Arabia opens up, and Singapore’s Orchard Road faces its first major collective sale. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Busin…
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Maduro Charged, Greenland Pushed Back, Southeast Asia Cracks Down
Headline news for January 6, 2026: Maduro pleads not guilty after his U.S. arrest, Denmark rebuffs Trump’s Greenland ambitions, Indonesia criminalises unnotified protests, Malaysia promises term limits, and Britain’s inflation pressures return. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start you…
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A President Detained, Missiles Tested, and Classrooms Rewired
Headline news for January 5, 2026: Washington’s seizure of Venezuela’s president jolts global politics, Russia protests, North Korea tests hypersonic missiles. Japan’s factories stabilise, and Singapore pushes generative AI into classrooms today. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start y…
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Power, Policing and Pressure Shape the Global Agenda
Headline news for December 24, 2025: US courts block troop deployments at home, Syria deepens ties with Russia, Australia tightens gun laws, Washington readies chip tariffs on China, and Singapore outlines major transport upgrades for 2026. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your da…
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