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BT Lens On

BT Lens On

By: The Business Times
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Catch 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 and government policies.

Podcaster: BT Podcasts

The Business Times, SPH Media.

2025 The Business Times Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • US Jobs Data Revisions Pressure Dollar; Singapore Hospitals Lag on Records

    US Jobs Data Revisions Pressure Dollar; Singapore Hospitals Lag on Records
    Sep 9 2025

    Headline news for September 9, 2025: Heathrow reopens after a scare, US court backs President Trump’s raids, and Thailand awaits Thaksin’s verdict. Dollar slides on jobs data fears, Australia’s business conditions improve, while Singapore hospitals delay national health record integration.

    Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.

    Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

    Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

    Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities

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    Channel: bt.sg/btlenson

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    Website: bt.sg/lenson

    Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg

    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.

    Discover more BT podcast series:

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    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

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    4 mins
  • Hostage Talks Advance, Raids Stir US City, Asia Moves on Growth

    Hostage Talks Advance, Raids Stir US City, Asia Moves on Growth
    Sep 8 2025

    Headline news for September 8, 2025:  US President Trump hints at potential Gaza hostage deal breakthrough, while Boston sees immigration raids amid legal tensions with city officials. India and Japan strengthen ties through bullet train partnership, as Japan reports stronger-than-expected GDP growth. In Singapore, authorities unveil plans for 4,000 new waterfront homes along Kallang River.

    Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.

    Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

    Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

    Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities

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    Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on:

    Channel: bt.sg/btlenson

    Amazon: bt.sg/lensam

    Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap

    Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp

    YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt

    Website: bt.sg/lenson

    Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg

    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.

    Discover more BT podcast series:

    BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt

    WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt

    PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

    BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    4 mins
  • Parliament Opens in Singapore as Global Conflicts and Trade Moves Escalate

    Parliament Opens in Singapore as Global Conflicts and Trade Moves Escalate
    Sep 5 2025

    Headline news for September 5, 2025: Israel intensifies its advance in Gaza as casualties mount; Washington sues President Trump over National Guard deployment; Thailand faces political upheaval with Thaksin Shinawatra’s exit; Trump unveils new semiconductor tariffs; Japan posts rare real wage gains, and Singapore opens Parliament’s 15th term with a focus on bread-and-butter issues.

    Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.

    Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

    Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

    Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities

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    Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on:

    Channel: bt.sg/btlenson

    Amazon: bt.sg/lensam

    Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap

    Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp

    YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt

    Website: bt.sg/lenson

    Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg

    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.

    Discover more BT podcast series:

    BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt

    WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt

    PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

    BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    4 mins
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