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US-Iran Strikes Escalate, Nepal Flood Deaths Top 1,000, Putin-Xi-Trump Summit Possible in November
Sep 2, 2026
5m 30s
Iran Strikes US Bases in Jordan and the UAE, Hormuz Traffic Collapses and Fed Signals Rate Hikes
Sep 1, 2026
4m 36s
US and Iran Trade Strikes Over Hormuz, ComfortDelGro Lands Copenhagen Deal and Iceland Stays Out of the EU
Aug 31, 2026
4m 39s
Nepal Flood Toll Hits 392, Nvidia Doubles Revenue and Warsh Speaks at Jackson Hole Today
Aug 28, 2026
4m 00s
Meta to Pay US$18B, Nvidia Beats on Every Measure and Nepal Flooding Kills 157
Aug 27, 2026
4m 43s
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| 9/2/26 |  US-Iran Strikes Escalate, Nepal Flood Deaths Top 1,000, Putin-Xi-Trump Summit Possible in November | Headline news for September 2, 2026: The United States and Iran have engaged in their most intense exchange of attacks in weeks. Nepal’s floods have killed 1,003 people, with around 4,000 still missing, including 590 foreign nationals from 39 countries. And Kyiv faces intense strikes for its sixth straight day, after Russian air attacks killed 12 people and wounded many more. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicole Teo ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 5m 30s | ||||||
| 9/1/26 |  Iran Strikes US Bases in Jordan and the UAE, Hormuz Traffic Collapses and Fed Signals Rate Hikes | Headline news for September 1, 2026: Iran launches Operation Punishment of the Aggressor, hitting US bases in Jordan and the UAE as a supertanker catches fire on naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz and crossings collapse to five vessels. Fed chair Warsh signals rate hikes at Jackson Hole, with markets now pricing more than fifty per cent odds of two hikes by year end. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities. --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 4m 36s | ||||||
| 8/31/26 |  US and Iran Trade Strikes Over Hormuz, ComfortDelGro Lands Copenhagen Deal and Iceland Stays Out of the EU | Headline news for August 31, 2026: US forces strike Larak Island after observing Iran preparing to launch sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliates with ballistic missiles and drones against US forces in Jordan in the most significant escalation since late July. ComfortDelGro wins a US$2.7 billion contract to run the Copenhagen Metro. Iceland votes to stay out of the EU. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 4m 39s | ||||||
| 8/28/26 |  Nepal Flood Toll Hits 392, Nvidia Doubles Revenue and Warsh Speaks at Jackson Hole Today | Headline news for August 28, 2026: The Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rises to at least three hundred and ninety-two with nearly one thousand five hundred missing, as authorities warn barrier lakes could burst by September 1. Nvidia surges nine per cent after reporting revenue up one hundred and six per cent. Fed chair Kevin Warsh speaks at Jackson Hole today. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 4m 00s | ||||||
| 8/27/26 |  Meta to Pay US$18B, Nvidia Beats on Every Measure and Nepal Flooding Kills 157 | Headline news for August 27, 2026: Meta agrees to pay up to eighteen billion US dollars to settle child harm claims from twenty-nine US states without admitting wrongdoing, limiting teens to two hours daily on Facebook and Instagram. Nvidia reports revenue up one hundred and six per cent to ninety-six-point-two billion US dollars as CEO Jensen Huang says AI has reached its inflection point. At least one hundred and fifty-seven dead in Nepal flooding. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 4m 43s | ||||||
| 8/26/26 |  Technology doesn't replace the human touch. It should create more room for it | Digital transformation is not the destination, but the foundation for delivering better care. In this episode of Lens on Singapore, Claressa Monteiro speaks with Johnson Poh, assistant chief executive at IMDA, Dr Melvin Heng, group CEO of Thomson Medical Group, and Mokaneswary A/P Mogan, nurse manager at Thomson Medical, about how technology and AI are reshaping healthcare. From rebuilding hospital discharge processes to giving nurses more time for patient care, they explore what successful digitalisation looks like on the ground — and why giving time back to healthcare workers can ultimately create more meaningful human connections. This episode is produced in partnership with Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Highlights of the conversation: 01:52 How IMDA's Digital Leaders Programme helps firms 04:50 Building in-house capabilities for corporations 10:00 AI’s impact on patient care 13:28 Thomson Medical's AI journey; reflections and takeaways 20:07 Tailored support for enterprises' digital transformation More about: Enterprise Digital Transformation | IMDA Digital Leaders Programme | IMDA [Call for Interest] Digital Leaders Accelerator Bootcamp | FormSG --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- Written and presented by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) With Johnson Poh, assistant chief executive at IMDA; Dr Melvin Heng, group CEO of Thomson Medical Group; and Mokaneswary A/P Mogan, nurse manager at Thomson Medical Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro Producer: Nicole Teo Coordinating producer: Chai Pei Chieh Video production: Studio +65 A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Lens On 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 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 Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 23m 58s | ||||||
| 8/26/26 |  Canada Retaliates With 20 Billion in Tariffs, Iran Restarts Hormuz Talks and Nvidia Reports Today | Headline news for August 26, 2026: Canada announces twenty billion US dollars in retaliatory tariffs on US goods effective September eighth matching Washington dollar for dollar across seven hundred products as trade talks collapse. Iran restarts Hormuz talks with Oman, sending oil down two per cent. Nvidia reports quarterly results today in a closely watched test of the AI trade. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 3m 53s | ||||||
| 8/25/26 |  Operation Economic Outcast Targets Iran, Singapore Named in Transhipment Report and UK Backs Ukraine | Headline news for August 25, 2026: The US launches Operation Economic Outcast sweeping new Iran sanctions targeting sixty entities across shipping, oil, gold, aviation and digital assets, with a cure period before the toughest measures on major trading partners take effect. Singapore is named in a US report on transhipment fraud as an AI border detection tool is deployed. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 4m 25s | ||||||
| 8/24/26 |  PM Wong Shifts Singapore's Family Support, US Declares Economic D-Day on Iran and Haze Hits Region | Headline news for August 24, 2026: Singapore’s PM Wong announces a fundamental shift in family support at the National Day Rally with more childcare leave, lower preschool fees and greater financial support throughout the child-raising years. US Treasury Secretary Bessent writes of an economic D-Day for Iran in the Financial Times, with a sweeping sanctions package due to be announced. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 4m 10s | ||||||
| 8/21/26 |  Russia Strikes Kyiv And Kills 16, China’s Evergrande Founder Sentenced to Life In Prison | Headline news for August 21, 2026: Large-scale Russian airstrike killed 16 people and wounded more than 40 in Kyiv. US President Donald Trump has threatened economic penalties against countries that provide any support to Iran. China Evergrande Group’s founder Hui Ka Yen sentenced to life in prison. Singapore and India strengthen cooperation in multiple areas. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicole Teo ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 5m 13s | ||||||
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| 8/20/26 |  US Debt Tops US$40T, Ukraine Names New Defence Chief, US-South Korea Joint Drills Scaled Back | Headline news for August 20, 2026: United States total debt crossed a historic 40 trillion US dollar threshold. Ukraine’s lawmakers have approved Yevhenii Khmara as the country’s new defence minister. South Korea and the United States will cut short annual joint military drills to five days from eleven. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicole Teo ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 4m 54s | ||||||
| 8/19/26 |  Trump Says Hormuz Open As Iran Disagrees, US-South Korea Weigh Scaling Back Drills | Headline news for August 19, 2026: US President Donald Trump insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open, while Iran says the strategic waterway is still closed to shipping. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will be visiting South Korea today and tomorrow. Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will face tougher advertiser checks under new Singapore rules. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicole Teo ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 4m 51s | ||||||
| 8/18/26 |  Iran Warns Of Offensive As Ceasefire Expires, RTS Link Immigration Said To Take Seconds | Headline news for August 18, 2026: Iran says it is moving fully offensive as negotiations with the United States to end the conflict reach a stalemate. The US-Iran 60-day ceasefire deal, agreed on June 17, expires today as Washington has ruled out extending the agreement. In Singapore, late-night liquor sales in Boat Quay and Clarke Quay, as well as the weekend car-free zone at Circular Road, will be retained. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicole Teo ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 5m 25s | ||||||
| 8/17/26 |  Trump piles pressure on Iran, Berkshire bets big on Alphabet, and Indonesia reels from quake | Headline news for August 17, 2026: US President Trump intensifies economic pressure on Iran while scaling back South Korean military drills; a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, displacing thousands and Berkshire Hathaway aggressively expands its stake in Alphabet, becoming its third-largest stock holding. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Howie Lim ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 4m 09s | ||||||
| 8/14/26 |  Iran-US Standoff over Hormuz; Middle East Conflict Pushes India’s Trade Deficit Higher | Headline news for August 14, 2026: The United States said it could keep its naval blockade of Iran in place indefinitely, as ceasefire talks stall and tensions across the region continue to rise. India’s trade deficit widened more than expected in July, as the Middle East conflict pushed up oil and freight costs, increasing the country’s import bill. Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh has been struck off the rolls after a disciplinary hearing before Singapore’s Court of Three Judges. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicole Teo ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 5m 10s | ||||||
| 8/13/26 |  Trump says US has full control of Strait of Hormuz; Tata Sons chairman to resign | Headline news for August 13, 2026: US President Donald Trump said the United States is in full control of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran says no progress in talks to revive the interim agreement. Tata Sons’ Chairman N. Chandrasekaran to step down in February next year. US inflation data remained unchanged, increasing 0.1% largely contained in July. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicole Teo ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 5m 08s | ||||||
| 8/12/26 |  North Korea Fires Missile, 4 Crew Killed in Bab el-Mandeb Attack and SGX Eyes ETF Expansion | Headline news for August 12, 2026: North Korea fires its 11 ballistic missile of the year from Wonsan at six this morning Singapore time days ahead of joint US-South Korea military drills. Four crew members are killed in a Houthi attack on a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as attacks on two shipping chokepoints intensify simultaneously. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 4m 34s | ||||||
| 8/11/26 |  Singapore Upgrades Its GDP Forecast, Adani Charges Dropped and Iran Rejects Compensation Demands | Headline news for August 11, 2026: Singapore upgrades its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5 to 5.5 per cent, driven by stronger-than-expected first-half growth on the back of the global AI investment boom. A US court dismisses fraud and bribery charges against Gautam Adani, though the judge calls the Justice Department's decision concerning. Iran rejects US compensation demands. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 4m 02s | ||||||
| 8/7/26 |  OCBC and UOB Beat Estimates, US Hits Polysilicon With 15% Tariff and Houthis Strike Saudi Arabia | Headline news for August 7, 2026: OCBC's Q2 profit surges 22 per cent to S$2.22 billion, declaring a $0.47 interim dividend. UOB's profit rises 10 per cent. The US imposes a 15 per cent tariff on polysilicon targeting Chinese semiconductor and solar supply chains. Houthis wound eleven civilians in southern Saudi Arabia as further attacks are warned imminent. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 4m 33s | ||||||
| 8/6/26 |  Hormuz Coordinates Agreed, DBS Declares 81 Cents Dividend and South Korea Eyes 3% Growth | Headline news for August 6, 2026: Iran and Oman agree the geographical coordinates of a proposed Hormuz shipping route but the waterway stays closed as long as the US naval blockade holds and a fee dispute remains unresolved. DBS declares eighty-one cents in dividends per share as net profit grows nine per cent on record wealth management income. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 4m 22s | ||||||
| 8/5/26 |  NTUC's Deputy Secretary-General Desmond Tan on jobs, AI and layoffs | Singapore's retrenchments have risen to their highest level since 2020, with degree holders and mid-career professionals among the hardest hit. In this episode of Lens on Singapore, Claressa Monteiro sits down with Desmond Tan, Deputy Secretary-General of NTUC and Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, to discuss the factors driving job losses, how AI is reshaping the workforce, and the support available to help workers navigate career transitions and prepare for the future. Highlights of the conversation: 01:49 Benefits of joining a union 04:16 Launch of the "AI Ready SG" movement 08:37 Support measures for displaced workers 10:51 AI as a game-changer for older workers 16:32 Representation for non-unionised companies --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- Written and presented by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) With Desmond Tan, Deputy Secretary-General of NTUC and Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro Producer: Nicole Teo Coordinating producer: Chai Pei Chieh Video production: Studio +65 A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Lens On 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 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 Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 20m 04s | ||||||
| 8/5/26 |  Iran Seeks Hormuz Control, Oil Falls 5 Per Cent and Wall Street Hits Records | Headline news for August 5, 2026: Iran wants full control of inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz under a framework being negotiated with Oman and its position is unlikely to change. Oil falls more than five per cent and Wall Street closes at record highs as hopes grow for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran war. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 4m 13s | ||||||
| 8/4/26 |  US-Iran Diplomatic Confusion, Singapore's Manufacturing Extends AI-Led Growth | Headline news for August 4, 2026: President Donald Trump said the US is engaged in talks with Iran, while Tehran has flatly denied that any negotiations are underway or scheduled. Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's detained former leader, met with an International Committee of the Red Cross representative yesterday. Singapore's manufacturing sector expanded at a slightly faster pace in July, buoyed by the ongoing AI-driven upcycle. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicole Teo ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 5m 10s | ||||||
| 8/3/26 |  US and Japan Intervene in Yen Markets, Iran Talks Resume and Oil Tumbles Six Per Cent | Headline news for August 3, 2026: The US and Japan conduct their first coordinated yen intervention since 1998 with Tokyo estimated to have spent US$53.7 billion to halt the yen's slide. US-Iran talks resume today but reports of a cruise missile strike on a US oil tanker in the Strait cast fresh doubt on prospects. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 3m 39s | ||||||
| 7/31/26 |  UEFA Boycotts the World Cup, Microsoft Surges and the BOJ Holds at One Per Cent | Headline news for July 31, 2026: UEFA and all fifty-five European member nations vote unanimously to boycott the World Cup unless FIFA abandons its plan to sell private stakes in its tournaments. Microsoft surges fifteen per cent: its biggest single-day gain in eighteen years, adding US$450 billion dollars in market value. The Bank of Japan holds rates at one per cent and upgrades its GDP forecast. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- 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: [email protected] 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 4m 34s | ||||||
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Chart history for BT Lens On
Peaked at #167 in SG, currently #167 in SG.
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