Japan's Banks Launch Stablecoins, Singapore Deepens Indonesia Ties, US and Iran Trade Strikes

Japan's Banks Launch Stablecoins, Singapore Deepens Indonesia Ties, US and Iran Trade Strikes

Headline news for June 10, 2026: The US strikes Iranian air defences after Iran downs a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliates with drone attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. Japan's three biggest banks announce joint stablecoin issuance. Singapore and Indonesia launch a joint technology study for the Batam-Bintan-Karimun region.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg [claremb@sph.com.sg]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Howie Lim Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson [http://bt.sg/btlenson] Amazon: bt.sg/lensam [http://bt.sg/lensam] Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap [http://bt.sg/lensap] Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp [http://bt.sg/lenssp] YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt [http://bt.sg/lensyt] Website: bt.sg/lenson [http://bt.sg/lenson] Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt [https://bt.sg/btmark2mkt]  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt [https://bt.sg/btpropertybt] PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus [https://bt.sg/btmktfocus] BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks [https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks] BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus [https://bt.sg/btmktfocus] BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts [https://bt.sg/podcasts] BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson [http://bt.sg/btlenson] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Iran and Israel Stand Down, Kim Meet Xi in Pyongyang and Singapore Hiring Hits Five-Year Low

Headline news for June 9, 2026: Iran and Israel halt direct attacks on each other after President Trump intervenes but Israel says strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon will continue in full force and Iran warns of crushing retaliation if provoked. Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping meet in Pyongyang pledging to expand cooperation into a new chapter.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg [claremb@sph.com.sg]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Howie Lim Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson [http://bt.sg/btlenson] Amazon: bt.sg/lensam [http://bt.sg/lensam] Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap [http://bt.sg/lensap] Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp [http://bt.sg/lenssp] YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt [http://bt.sg/lensyt] Website: bt.sg/lenson [http://bt.sg/lenson] Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt [https://bt.sg/btmark2mkt]  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt [https://bt.sg/btpropertybt] PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus [https://bt.sg/btmktfocus] BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks [https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks] BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus [https://bt.sg/btmktfocus] BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts [https://bt.sg/podcasts] BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson [http://bt.sg/btlenson] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Earthquake Hits Mindanao Tsunami Warnings Across the Region, Kospi Tumbles

Headline news for June 8, 2026: A powerful earthquake strikes off Mindanao this morning with tsunami warnings issued across the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia with coastal residents ordered to evacuate. Israel launches fresh strikes on Beirut despite the ceasefire as Trump says he will tell Netanyahu to stand down. South Korea's Kospi tumbles nearly seven per cent.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg [claremb@sph.com.sg]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Howie Lim Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson [http://bt.sg/btlenson] Amazon: bt.sg/lensam [http://bt.sg/lensam] Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap [http://bt.sg/lensap] Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp [http://bt.sg/lenssp] YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt [http://bt.sg/lensyt] Website: bt.sg/lenson [http://bt.sg/lenson] Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt [https://bt.sg/btmark2mkt]  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt [https://bt.sg/btpropertybt] PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus [https://bt.sg/btmktfocus] BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks [https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks] BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus [https://bt.sg/btmktfocus] BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts [https://bt.sg/podcasts] BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson [http://bt.sg/btlenson] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Indonesia's Market Rout, Hezbollah Blocks Lebanon Peace and Singapore Faces New US Tariff

Headline news for June 5, 2026: Indonesia's stock market has tumbled thirty-six per cent from its record high as the rupiah hits an all-time low past eighteen thousand to the dollar. Hezbollah rejects a Lebanon ceasefire and Israel refuses to withdraw troops, undermining President Trump's push to link Lebanon peace to an Iran deal.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg [claremb@sph.com.sg]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Howie Lim Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson [http://bt.sg/btlenson] Amazon: bt.sg/lensam [http://bt.sg/lensam] Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap [http://bt.sg/lensap] Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp [http://bt.sg/lenssp] YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt [http://bt.sg/lensyt] Website: bt.sg/lenson [http://bt.sg/lenson] Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt [https://bt.sg/btmark2mkt]  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt [https://bt.sg/btpropertybt] PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus [https://bt.sg/btmktfocus] BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks [https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks] BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus [https://bt.sg/btmktfocus] BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts [https://bt.sg/podcasts] BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson [http://bt.sg/btlenson] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Singapore Faces US Tariff Threat, Lebanon Ceasefire and the House Rebukes Trump on Iran

Headline news for June 4, 2026: South Korea's ruling Democrats sweep local elections but face a narrow defeat in the Seoul mayoralty. Lebanon and Israel agree to implement a ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah withdrawing from southern Lebanon. The US House passes a war powers resolution directing Trump to end the Iran war but it carries no binding legal force.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg [claremb@sph.com.sg]) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Howie Lim Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson [http://bt.sg/btlenson] Amazon: bt.sg/lensam [http://bt.sg/lensam] Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap [http://bt.sg/lensap] Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp [http://bt.sg/lenssp] YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt [http://bt.sg/lensyt] Website: bt.sg/lenson [http://bt.sg/lenson] Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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 Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt [https://bt.sg/btmark2mkt]  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt [https://bt.sg/btpropertybt] PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus [https://bt.sg/btmktfocus] BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks [https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks] BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus [https://bt.sg/btmktfocus] BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts [https://bt.sg/podcasts] BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson [http://bt.sg/btlenson]   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.