After a lost decade following the Global Financial Crisis, the Singapore market is finally reflecting the city-state’s economic dynamism and embrace of new technologies. Could the STI hit 10,000 by 2040 as suggested by DBS? Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains what the changing narrative on Singapore means for investors.

Highlights of the podcast:

00:54 DBS paints alluring picture of local market

05:19 Big investments, AI among drivers of STI

10:08 STI’s composition may change as it climbs

15:48 Tread carefully with small, less liquid Reits

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Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Ben Paul, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

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By the 2030s, nearly 300 of Singapore’s earliest HDB blocks will enter the final 30 years of their 99-year leases.

In this episode of PropertyBT, Leslie Yee unpacks the government’s proposed Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme (Vers): what it could mean for homeowners, the potential challenges of the scheme and the risk of lease decay.

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:

02:32 Voting threshold

05:31 Compensation amount

09:02 Will Vers be popular?

10:37 Selling old flats in the resale market

Read Leslie’s articles:

Keep Vers for HDB flats simple and fair

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Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh

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

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The global economy is facing tectonic shifts. From inflation to deglobalisation, US exceptionalism to Asia's rise, how can investors navigate these monumental changes? What long-term trends are challenging assumptions? Wealth editor Genevieve Cua speaks to Alexandre Tavazzi from Pictet Wealth Management to find out.

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.

This episode is produced in collaboration with Pictet Wealth Management.

Highlights of the podcast:

03:00 Nominal growth rate and the resurgence of inflation

05:52 Deglobalisation and weaponisation of assets

08:08 Endemic inflation and underestimating its risks

11:48 Attractive opportunities in Europe and managing fixed income duration

17:29 China's dual economy and Southeast Asia's demographic advantages

20:03 Pivotal mega trends

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Horizon 2025 - Turning inward

Pictet Wealth Management

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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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