エピソード

  • On super-tall HDB flats, affordability of HDB resale flats and housing aspirations of singles
    2026/06/29

    Get insights on latest developments and hot button issues in HDB housing.

    Will super-tall HDB blocks offer good homes? Are we heading to S$1 million BTO flats and S$2 million HDB resale flats? Learn about how having a 10-year minimum occupation period may impact housing mobility and whether young people here are on track to own their own homes. Leslie Yee is in conversation with NUS’ Prof Sing Tien Foo.

    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:

    00:52 60-storey HDB flats

    08:18 Housing needs of singles

    13:13 Pricey BTO and resale flats

    18:11 Land lease decay of ageing flats

    Read Leslie’s article:

    Allow flexibility on 10-year minimum occupation period for homeowners with sufficient deterrents

    ---

    Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.

    ---

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

    With Professor Sing Tien Foo, provost’s chair professor in the department of real estate, NUS Business School

    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

    ---

    Follow BT Correspondents:

    Channel: bt.sg/btcobt

    Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam

    Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap

    Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp

    YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt

    Website: bt.sg/btcorresp

    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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM

    BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    27 分
  • High polarity: former Dyson CEO weighs in on the future of cars and getting to the South Pole solo
    2026/06/22

    What connects the high-stakes world of automotive leadership to the brutal isolation of a solo South Pole expedition? Derryn Wong sits down with former Dyson CEO Roland Krueger.

    From his pioneering design work at Smart to surviving the extremes of Antarctica, Roland shares how lessons from the wilderness—like the absolute necessity of preparation and accountability—can revolutionise your business strategy. Discover his bold take on the future of electric vehicles and why extreme challenges produce extraordinary leaders.

    Highlights:

    02:35 Turning dreams into reality

    05:40 The ultimate leadership lesson

    06:45 Accountability in the wild

    11:45 The Dyson decision

    14:15 The China EV factor

    ---

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

    With Roland Krueger, former CEO of Dyson

    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

    Share your thoughts with us at btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.

    ---

    Follow BT Correspondents:

    Channel: bt.sg/btcobt

    Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam

    Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap

    Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp

    YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt

    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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM

    BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    25 分
  • CPF Life vs ILP: a false choice?
    2026/06/08

    Are financial advisors steering you wrong on retirement? In this eye-opening episode of WealthBT, host Genevieve Cua and financial expert Christopher Tan of Providend expose a common, yet risky, sales pitch that pits CPF Life against investment-linked policies (ILPs).

    Learn why phrases like "capital guaranteed on death" are being challenged, and how some agents use misleading comparisons to clinch a sale. CPF Life is arguably Singapore's best annuity. Before you compromise your secure retirement income, understand the distinction between product and process, and learn the best way to guard against financial mis-selling.

    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:

    01:23 How agents make ILPs look superior to CPF Life's FRS option

    05:23 Why CPF Life is Singapore's undisputed best annuity

    08:20 Private retirement income plans can offer valuable benefits

    11:43 The truth about 'capital guaranteed upon death'

    13:52 Product vs. process: The critical difference

    ---

    Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.

    ---

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

    With Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend

    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

    ---

    Follow BT Correspondents:

    Channel: bt.sg/btcobt

    Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam

    Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap

    Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp

    YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt

    Website: bt.sg/btcorresp

    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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM

    BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    19 分
  • Marco Polo Marine powers on: A conversation with its CEO
    2026/06/01

    Marco Polo Marine has the wind in its sails as investor attention in the Singapore market turns to smaller cap stocks. Its CEO Sean Lee answers questions from BT’s Ben Paul about how he is steering the group into North Asia, why separate listings for its wind energy platform and shipyard have been proposed, and what the group will look like in 10 years.

    Highlights of the podcast:

    03:23 New market, new platform, new vessels

    08:05 Wind energy unit, shipyard to be listed

    13:09 How the offshore energy sector changed

    17:47 Shareholder value through fast growth

    ---

    Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.

    ---

    Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg)

    With Sean Lee, CEO, Marco Polo Marine

    Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

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

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

    Follow BT Correspondents:

    Channel: bt.sg/btcobt

    Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam

    Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap

    Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp

    YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt

    Website: bt.sg/btcorresp

    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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM

    BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    25 分
  • Who are buying private homes and how do agents stay relevant? With PropNex’s CEO Kelvin Fong
    2026/05/25

    Get insights on what is driving home buyers to buy pricey condos despite mounting economic uncertainties.

    In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with PropNex’s CEO Kelvin Fong.

    What is driving buyers in the new sale and resale private housing markets? Will Singaporeans continue to aspire for private homes? Learn about how AI is impacting real estate agents. Also, approaching one year in the role, what is it like to lead Singapore's largest property agency? Leslie Yee is in conversation with Kelvin Fong, CEO of PropNex.

    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:

    01:39 Who is buying at new condo launches

    07:44 State of the private housing resale market

    14:33 AI’s impact on real estate agents

    18:37 Leadership lessons

    Read Leslie’s article:

    Reckless housing land bids? Developers’ faith in Singapore government can pay off

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

    ---

    Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.

    ---

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

    With Kelvin Fong, CEO of PropNex

    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

    ---

    Follow BT Correspondents:

    Channel: bt.sg/btcobt

    Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam

    Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap

    Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp

    YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt

    Website: bt.sg/btcorresp

    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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM

    BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    25 分
  • How to fly like F1 drivers, pop stars and billionaires
    2026/05/20

    What do Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, and Max Verstappen have in common? They've all ditched commercial flying — for good reason.

    In this episode, Crystal Wong, president of APAC for Vista — the world's leading private aviation company — pulls back the curtain on the booming business jet industry. From subscription models and transparent pricing to flying dim sum to 30,000 feet, Wong reveals why private aviation isn't just a luxury — it's a time machine for the ultra-ambitious. With Asia-Pacific growing at 25 per cent and a new generation of under-30 founders leading the charge, the skies have never been busier. Buckle up.

    Highlights:

    02:07 How private aviation works

    04:05 The subscription model and cost

    06:20 Not just celebrities fly private

    10:34 APAC’s private jet boom

    13:16 Not luxury but a business tool

    ---

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

    With Crystal Wong, president of APAC, Vista

    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

    Share your thoughts with us at btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.

    ---

    Follow BT Correspondents:

    Channel: bt.sg/btcobt

    Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam

    Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap

    Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp

    YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt

    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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM

    BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    17 分
  • High-net-worth insurance as a multi-generational wealth planning tool
    2026/05/11

    The US$6 Trillion Wealth Transfer is here. Are you ready? High-net-worth families are adding Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance to their toolkit. Discover how this tool fits into multi-generational wealth planning, what separates a good policy from a bad one, and the risks of policies lapsing.

    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:

    02:14 UL vs. IUL

    03:45 The trillion dollar wealth transfer

    12:46 What sets one IUL plan apart

    14:29 Risk & reward

    ---

    Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.

    ---

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

    With Carlton Crabbe, CEO, Capital for Life

    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

    ---

    Follow BT Correspondents:

    Channel: bt.sg/btcobt

    Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam

    Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap

    Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp

    YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt

    Website: bt.sg/btcorresp

    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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM

    BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    17 分
  • Can SGX draw both Reits and tech stocks?
    2026/05/04

    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?

    ---

    Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.

    ---

    Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg)

    Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

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

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

    Follow BT Correspondents:

    Channel: bt.sg/btcobt

    Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam

    Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap

    Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp

    YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt

    Website: bt.sg/btcorresp

    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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM

    BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    17 分