CICT’s acquisition of Paragon demonstrates the strength of the Reit sector, while Addvalue Tech’s value unlocking plan highlights the local market’s weakness in the growth space. Senior correspondent Ben Paul looks at how the Singapore market could be strengthened as a hub for both yield and growth.

Highlights of the podcast:

03:30 Big Singapore Reits drive sector liquidity

05:43 Local growth stocks still drawn to Nasdaq

09:02 Mergers would strengthen the Reit sector

13:34 Will SGX-Nasdaq tie-up lift growth stocks?

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Get to grips with how technology can disrupt the house hunting journey to the benefit of consumers.

In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with realsmart.sg’s co-founder Tan Zhi Long.

Why venture into the proptech space? Can housing transactions get more frictionless? Learn about how the Singapore housing market compares with that of the San Francisco Bay Area. Also, will technology be a friend or foe of property agents? Leslie Yee gets insights from proptech entrepreneur Tan Zhi Long, a Singaporean who is based out of Silicon Valley, USA.

Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:13 A proptech founder’s journey

06:01 How proptech benefits consumers

09:08 Will technology disrupt property agents?

15:11 Housing markets of Singapore and San Francisco

Read Leslie’s article:

High per square foot prices of new condos could be increasingly irrelevant to buyers

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Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg)

With Tan Zhi Long, co-founder, realsmart.sg

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Missiles, blocked seas, and fuel price spikes—is this the most dangerous time for global business, or just another day for logistics? Host Derryn Wong speaks with Eric Tan, managing director of FedEx Express Singapore, on navigating the Iran crisis. Discover how the logistics industry builds resilience years in advance, leveraging AI and global networks to keep the world moving. Learn essential lessons on agility, planning, and maintaining continuity in 'unprecedented times.'

Highlights:

03:19 The Iran crisis and its effects through fuel markets

07:39 Juggling capacity and surges

14:29 Embedding in the e-commerce ecosystem

16:14 Lessons to learn from logistics

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With Eric Tan, managing director of FedEx Express Singapore

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

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Riders are cheaper, but your out-of-pocket expenses are higher. Is that switch worth it? Join BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua and Havend CEO Eddy Cheong as they dissect Singapore's new Integrated Shield riders. Learn about the hidden costs, cancer coverage changes, and the only way to beat that costly 'buffet syndrome.'

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Highlights of the podcast:

02:05 Is the trade-off in higher out-of-pocket expenses worth it?

05:33 Key factors when considering a switch

08:38 Unintended consequences: the hidden costs

10:13 Partner panels and profitability: mitigating the "buffet syndrome"

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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)

With Eddy Cheong, chief executive officer, Havend

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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The likelihood of higher interest rates weighing on Reits has risen with the Iran war. As investors become more selective in this once popular segment of the market, sponsor groups may have to adjust their strategies, suggests BT senior correspondent Ben Paul.

Highlights of the podcast:

00:47 Bad timing trips up two small Reits

04:39 A big Reit undeterred by the Iran war

08:49 Reits no longer offer the best returns

11:35 Time for sponsors, investors to adjust

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Examine the state of play with Chinese consumers, retailers, mall owners and tourists.

Host Leslie Yee chats with seasoned China hand Cecilia Tan, former CEO of the manager of Sassuer Reit. Are things looking up for China’s troubled housing market? What are the prospects for physical retail spaces in China? Are there opportunities for Singapore players in the Chinese real estate market? Also, learn about developments in China’s Reit market and get insights on the future of Singapore-listed Reits that own China properties.

Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:38 China’s real estate market

08:42 China’s physical retail property landscape

12:25 China Reits

19:42 Are there opportunities in China property for Singapore groups?

Read Leslie’s article:

Reits that don’t trade well should be privatised, or sell assets and be liquidated

Handle with extreme care any Reit mergers should CapitaLand, Mapletree merge

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Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

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The Preferential Additional Registration Fee (Parf) rebate just got halved, instantly shifting the value of every car in Singapore. Host Derryn Wong and consultant Vincent Ng unpack the shock move that hits luxury cars hardest, fuels the EV push, and could even impact your COE renewal decision. Understand the 'what, why, and how' of a tax change designed to change the roads.

Highlights:

02:04 Scrap & Save: How the old Parf system worked

05:45 $7,000 → $700: The rebate collapse in real terms

12:36 The tipping point is here

16:14 Going EV is now a no brainer

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Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg)

With Vincent Ng, automotive consultant, Vincar Group

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

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Markets are volatile, but smart strategies can deliver stable returns. What if you could balance explosive growth with steady income—all while protecting against inflation? DBS chief investment officer Hou Wey Fook reveals the "barbell approach" that's delivered 8.6 per cent annual returns through major downturns. From AI winners to gold's scarcity play, discover investment themes carrying portfolios through uncertainty. Real strategies, proven results, actionable insights.

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Highlights of the podcast:

04:08 Gold and scarcity assets

07:41 Cash vs. investment strategies

12:49 The barbell approach

14:31 How to DIY the barbell approach

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With Hou Wey Fook, chief investment officer, DBS

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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