Potential US tariffs on imports from Mexico and the EU, escalations in Gaza, fluctuations in gold and oil prices, and Singapore's continued economic growth.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.

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Stablecoins promise fast, cheap, borderless money transfers—but can they also be part of your investment strategy? With Singapore and Hong Kong rolling out new regulations, interest is heating up.

In this episode of Money Hacks, Howie Lim talks to Amy Zhang from Fireblocks and Koen Hoorelbeke from Saxo to unpack what stablecoins are, how they're used today, and why regulation is key.

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01:06 Stablecoins = US dollar?

04:10 Regulatory risks of stablecoins

07:22 Easiest way to move money?

10:09 Stablecoins role in a portfolio

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Trump’s tariff threats are back, but Asia’s markets are surprisingly calm, even as countries like Japan and Malaysia brace for higher trade barriers.

On Market Focus Weekly, we unpack the key developments in tariff negotiations, central bank responses, and why copper prices just saw their biggest single-day jump since 1989.

JP Morgan Asset Management’s Raisah Rashid joins us to break it all down.

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

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00:59 Where Asia stands with tariffs

04:11 How Asian markets are reacting

06:09 Japan's domestic story remains strong

09:46 Malaysia's AI chips challenge

12:26 Copper market turmoil

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