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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UK Tightens Borders, Asian Stocks Hit Records as Singapore Debates Surplus
Headline news for February 25, 2026: Britain tightens border entry rules, President Trump’s 10 per cent tariffs take effect, Asian inflation and equity markets surge, and Singapore’s S$15.1 billion Budget surplus sparks debate over fiscal prudence versus spending. Synopsis: A round up of global he…
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Trump’s Trade Warning Shakes Markets as Global Risks Mount
Headline news for February 24, 2026: President Trump threatens higher tariffs after court setback, markets slide in Asia and Wall Street, Ukraine’s economy strains under war, Britain arrests Mandelson, and Singapore lawmakers press for rules on intelligence. Synopsis: A round up of global headline…
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Tariff Uncertainty, War in Ukraine and Asia’s Economic Signals
Headline news for February 23, 2026: US trade deals after a tariff ruling, markets tread cautiously, Ukraine’s war grinds on, an earthquake jolts Malaysia, British hiring weakens, Asian exports stay firm, Singapore seeks clarity abroad. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by…
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Board of Peace Gets Funding Pledges; Japan Inflation Cools and Credit Risks Rise
Headline news for February 20, 2026: President Trump’s Board of Peace draws billions in pledges for Gaza rebuilding as questions persist over Hamas disarmament. Japan inflation cools, US unsecured loans surge, and a deadly fire hits a foreign-registered passenger vessel bound for Singapore. Synops…
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Iran Nuclear Talks, West Bank Control, AI Lifts Singapore Exports
Headline news for February 16, 2026: Iran presses for a nuclear deal as talks resume, Israel tightens control in the West Bank, Japan edges back to growth, UK hiring slows, while Singapore exports climb on AI-driven electronics demand. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by …
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US-Taiwan Trade Deal, Ukraine Peace, STI 5000+ Headline Day
Headline news for February 13, 2026: US-Taiwan ink reciprocal trade deal; Ukraine seeks peace election backing; Hong Kong IPO market booms, stressing banks; and Singapore boosts its Financial Sector Development Fund as the STI hits a historic 5000+. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to star…
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Canada Tariff Vote, Japan Inflation, Singapore Budget Day
Headline news for February 12, 2026: US House narrowly votes to terminate Trump’s Canada tariffs as Japan wholesale inflation slows, Australia signals rate vigilance, Malaysia tests rail link, and Singapore BTO demand surges before Budget day. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your…
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US Recalibrates Policy as Debt Delinquencies Climb
Headline news for February 11, 2026: U.S. intelligence and immigration policies are recalibrated as household debt delinquencies hit a post-2017 high. Thailand extends a royal insult sentence, while Singapore flags gaps in public-sector IT oversight. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to sta…
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Dhaka’s Shift, Detroit Dispute, Singapore’s Stronger Outlook
Headline news for February 10, 2026: China’s sway in Bangladesh looks set to deepen after elections, as US-Canada trade tensions flare and Australia’s business activity cools. Singapore upgrades its growth outlook as household incomes climb past S$12,000. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines t…
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Tokyo Surges as Bangkok Shifts and Oil Eases
Headline news for February 9, 2026: Japan’s ruling coalition secures a landslide, lifting the Nikkei, while Thailand’s Bhumjaithai claims victory. Oil slips on easing Iran tensions, India shuns Russian crude and Singapore forecasts a stronger Budget surplus. Synopsis: A round up of global headline…
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