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Playlist by BT Lens OnCatch up on the biggest news from around the world at the start of every business day with Lens on Daily. In Lens on Singapore, we take a monthly big picture look at current affairs, societal issues a…Follow the podcast:
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Lens on Daily: Headline news for Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The US and France are expected to announce a ceasefire in Lebanon; a U.S. judge dismisses the federal criminal case against president-elect Donald Trump; one police officer was killed and dozens of people injured in Pakistan and the People’s Action Party elects its new central executive committee. …
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Lens on Daily: Headline news for Monday, November 25, 2024
Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel engage in intense conflict, while the US discusses military deportation policies. Australia's government withdraws a controversial bill, and Pakistani police arrest Imran Khan supporters. In Singapore, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong announces his resignation as PAP c…
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Lens on Daily: Headline news for Friday, November 22, 2024
Key global news includes Russia claiming the capture of Dalne in Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict. In the US, President-elect Trump nominates Pam Bondi as Attorney General. Asia reports tension with potential Lai Ching-teh US transit and Kim Jong Un's nuclear warnings. Singapore projects 3.5% growth…
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Lens on Daily: Headline news for Thursday, November 21, 2024
The US Senate blocked legislation to halt certain US weapons sales to Israel despite human rights concerns in Gaza. Belarusian President Lukashenko pardoned 32 extremists while still holding 1,200 detainees. Ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan received bail but faces other charges. North Korea and Russia ag…
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Lens on Daily: Headline news for Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Ukraine's tactical missile strikes on Russia, pressure on Germany's Chancellor Scholz, Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai's trial, corruption allegations in Malaysia’s Sabah state, and Singapore’s new aquaculture plan. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. …
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A second Trump presidency - A bull or bear run for Asia? Lens on Singapore
As Donald Trump begins assembling his team for a second term in office, the world is getting ready for what’s next in global trade, inflation, and national security. With rising tariffs, fluctuating stock prices, and tensions with China, what’s on the horizon for both the global economy and Singapo…
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Lens on Daily Headline news for Tuesday November 19 2024
Ukraine marks 1,000 days since Russia’s invasion while U.S. aids with missile support. Lebanon and Hezbollah react to U.S. ceasefire proposal with Israel. New Zealand faces political turmoil over treaty law. India struggles with severe air pollution. Singapore and Germany elevate strategic partners…
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Lens on Daily: Headline news for Monday, November 18, 2024
Biden's administration permits Ukraine to strike Russia with US-made weapons, Hezbollah confirms the death of its media chief due to an Israeli strike, Xi Jinping warns Biden on Taiwan and South China Sea disputes, North Korea's Kim Jong Un urges war readiness, and Singapore’s exports fall. Synop…
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Lens on Daily: Headline news for Friday, November 15, 2024
President-elect Trump's controversial pick for U.S. intelligence chief, Australian PM's comments on climate policy, Japan's economic growth slowdown, and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC's investment outlook. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. …
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Lens on Daily: Headline news for Thursday, November 14, 2024
Trump picks loyalists with little experience for key cabinet positions; Biden meets Chinese counterpart for the final time; Sri Lanka holds snap elections today and Taiwan’s Foxcon expects third-quarter profit to rise. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Time…
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