The Fed, the Yen and Singapore’s Surprise Tech Star

As the Fed gears up for its last meeting of 2025, markets are buzzing about another potential rate cut. Saxo Bank’s Charu Chanana helps host Emily Liu decode the mixed economic signals coming out of the US and Japan.  We also dive into Singapore’s market movers: Ultra Green AI’s impressive debut a…

Russia Courts India, Europe Eyes Crypto Risks as Asia Nabs Scam Fugitives

Headline news for December 5, 2025: President Putin heads to India to shore up trade, Europe tightens crypto oversight, Britain and Norway deepen sub-hunting defence ties, Southeast Asia cracks down on scam networks, and Singapore and Malaysia advance long-standing bilateral projects. Synopsis: A …

Malaysian bonds are popular now, Housing in Seoul keeps getting more expensive

Market news for December 4, 2025: Asian markets stumble as traders struggle to hold Fed cut rally; China steps in to slow yuan gains; Ringgit rally, fiscal strength fuel Malaysia’s bond momentum; Seoul’s red-hot housing price rally continues. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup …

Pentagon Flags Messaging Lapses; US Eases Car Standards; Thai Asset Seizures

Headline news for December 4, 2025: A Pentagon probe flags mishandled strike data, President Trump moves to weaken fuel economy rules, Hong Kong’s fire toll rises, Thailand seizes major scam assets, and GXS Bank job cuts. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business T…

UltraGreen.ai makes US$150 million IPO in Singapore, OCBC shares break new record

Market news for December 3, 2025: Most Asian markets mixed as traders await key US data; Indian rupee weakens past 90 per US dollar; UltraGreen.ai shares up 7.6% at midday on SGX trading debut in largest non-Reit IPO since 2017; OCBC shares continue record-breaking streak to hit S$18.95 as wealth u…

Bitcoin and global bonds selloff, OCBC shares hit record high

Market news for December 2, 2025: Stocks unsteady amid Bitcoin and global bond selloff; OCBC’s shares hit record as wealth unit shines; More employers plan to freeze hiring, moderate wages as business sentiment dips. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that…

Ukraine Talks Falter, Trump Scraps Autopen Acts, Japan Services Strengthen

Headline news for December 3, 2025: U.S.–Russia talks fail to advance a Ukraine peace deal; President Trump scraps all President Biden autopen documents; Malaysia juggles China–U.S. pressures; Japan’s services stay resilient; and Singapore employers brace for hiring freezes and wage restraint. Syn…

The Private Markets Trends Family Offices Should Watch

Family offices are rapidly reshaping Asia's wealth landscape, demanding institutional-grade private equity access. Join Howie Lim and Moonfare's Adam Banks to navigate this complex market and discover how Moonfare curates top-tier 'hidden gem' opportunities, leverages tech to lower barriers, and ba…

Zero-Tariff Drug Pact, Macron’s China Visit, Asia’s Deadly Floods

Headline news for December 2, 2025: US–UK strike a tariff-free pharma deal; Macron heads to China as Asian floods kill thousands; Hong Kong blaze triggers nationwide safety checks; Korea inflation holds steady while Australia and New Zealand signal steadier policy paths. Synopsis: A round up of gl…

Banking on the Singapore banks

The surge in provisions that crushed UOB’s third quarter earnings might not be the lender’s only problem. Along with DBS and OCBC, it is also grappling with normalising net interest margins and soft net interest income. Meanwhile, non-interest income can be volatile and hard to forecast. BT’s Ben P…