DBS, OCBC and UOB have soared this year while the real estate investment trusts have struggled. Will rising bond yields reinforce this divergence? Or, are the banks getting too expensive? Why are bond yields rising in the first place? BT senior correspondent Ben Paul explains what’s happening.

Highlights of the podcast:

00:55 Big trends driving long term bond yields

04:51 Struggling Reits may continue struggling

09:55 Why the banks have soared year-to-date

16:05 Bank valuations stretched, risks are rising

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Get insights on what matters when people look for a home and PropertyGuru’s value proposition.

How do people search for homes? What do buyers and tenants want? Learn about how AI impacts agents, buyers and tenants. Understand the love that Singaporeans have for housing. Leslie Yee is in conversation with Yao Lu of PropertyGuru.

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:

02:39 Searching for a home

04:05 Priorities of buyers

12:01 Using AI

20:30 The fondness for homes

Read Leslie’s article:

Meet rental demand by letting developers keep ownership of some condo units without hefty penalties

Worried over job prospects? Young adults should go forth fearlessly to buy an HDB BTO flat

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With Yao Lu, managing director for Singapore, PropertyGuru Group

Edited by: Nicole Teo & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Leslie Yee, Nicole Teo & Chai Pei Chieh

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

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Asia-Pacific’s aviation market is booming, but is it built to last? With billions of new passengers expected and a massive aircraft backlog, the industry is flying on a knife-edge. From supply chain bottlenecks to thinning margins, what’s really fuelling the turbulence?

Join us on TransportBT as we sit down with aviation strategist Alan Lim to decode the region's complex growth story. It’s an essential listen for anyone trying to navigate the future of travel. Are you ready for takeoff?

Highlights:

02:05 Why Apac leads growth

04:04 Aircraft shortage crunch

16:05 Fuel costs and thin margins

19:08 Regulation and India hurdles

22:54 China and high-speed rail

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

With Alan Lim, director, Alton Aviation

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Derryn Wong, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

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

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Private hospital bills and Integrated Shield Plan (IP) premiums have been climbing steadily, raising concerns about affordability for Singaporeans. Genevieve Cua sits down with Jeffrey Law, chief commercial officer of IHH Healthcare Singapore, to discuss the hospital group's partnerships with insurers to better manage healthcare costs and claims.

The conversation also explores the efforts made to help slow premium increases, preserve access to private healthcare, and how their third-party administrator, iXchange is helping to support a more sustainable and connected healthcare ecosystem.

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:

01:32 Building a sustainable private healthcare ecosystem

04:22 How the iXchange platform works

09:29 The impact of IHH's insurer partnerships

15:06 Tackling rising private hospital costs

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Edited by: Nicole Teo & 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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Frasers Property Ltd (FPL) is working with its controlling shareholder to lighten its balance sheet after taking its hospitality Reit private. Its group chief financial officer Loo Choo Leong talks to BT’s Ben Paul about the deal, the group’s capital recycling strategy, and its plans to lift its ROE and share price.

Highlights of the podcast:

03:26 Should investors support the revamp?

07:09 Capital recycling amid higher rates

09:29 Waning excitement, sagging ROEs

14:52 Shares at “unjustifiably” low valuation?

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With Loo Choo Leong, group chief financial officer, Frasers Property Ltd

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Get insights on latest developments, trends and challenges in the vital hospitality sector.

How does a homegrown hospitality management group compete? Will more locals be drawn to hospitality careers? Learn about how the hotel sector can leverage the growth in AI and robotics. Discover hidden travel gems. Leslie Yee is in conversation with Mark Rohner of Far East Hospitality.

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:

04:47 Performance of Singapore’s hotels

07:16 Manpower challenges

11:45 Impact of AI and robots

16:43 Hidden travel gems

Read Leslie’s article:

Bright prospects for Singapore tourism, but hotel players will need to fight hard to thrive

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Produced by: Leslie Yee, Nicole Teo & Chai Pei Chieh

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What does it take to transform the second-hand car industry? Host Derryn Wong sits down with Aaron Tan, CEO of Carro, to explore how AI and a platform-driven business model are bringing greater transparency to the used car market. They also unpack the unique dynamics of consumer markets across Asia-Pacific, and why the rapid rise of Chinese EV brands could be a game changer for online automotive platforms.

Highlights:

02:40 Consumer preferences in Asia

07:05 Making the used car market more transparent

10:40 Leveraging AI across the business

13:25 Impact of the rise of Chinese EV brands

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

With Aaron Tan, CEO, Carro

Edited by: Nicole Teo & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Derryn Wong, Nicole Teo & Chai Pei Chieh

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

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A long life is a blessing—but is your retirement plan ready for it? In this episode of WealthBT, Genevieve Cua sits down with Manulife Investments Singapore CEO Koh Hui-Jian to tackle the new reality of retirement. With lifespans reaching into the 80s, the traditional "simple savings" approach won't suffice for a 40-year horizon.

Why must you move beyond local markets? Also discover the power of globally diversified portfolios, and the strategies needed to build an inflation-proof income stream. Don’t leave your future to chance—listen now for the blueprint to a secure, resilient retirement.

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:

01:20 Pillars of a strong retirement system

04:12 The gap between intention and action

06:21 The Glide Path

08:51 Don’t bet on only one market

10:27 Defaults matter more than willpower

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

With Koh Hui-Jian, chief executive, Manulife Investments Singapore

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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