SpaceX Prices History's Largest IPO, Iran Closes the Strait and Asian Markets Fall

SpaceX Prices History's Largest IPO, Iran Closes the Strait and Asian Markets Fall

Headline news for June 11, 2026: SpaceX prices the largest IPO in stock market history today with trading on Nasdaq beginning Friday evening Singapore time under the ticker SPCX. Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice after a second consecutive day of U.S. strikes. Asian stocks fall and gold hits a six-month low.  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.

My job, my skills, my future

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, but what does that actually mean for jobs in Singapore? In this episode of Lens on Singapore, Claressa Monteiro speaks with Dean Tong, head of group human resources at UOB, and Victor Chua, deputy CEO of NUS-ISS. From workforce redesign and reskilling to hiring priorities and the rise of "AI bilinguals", they discuss how organisations are adapting, the skills employers are looking for, and why standing still may be the biggest risk of all. Highlights of the conversation:  03:46 UOB's Better U Pivot Programme  06:07 How academic institutions and the private sector collaborate 13:44 Firms are looking for these crucial skills 16:51 Predictions for the future of work in 5 years 19:35 Companies should build the right culture --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg [btpodcasts@sph.com.sg]. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- Written and presented by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg [claremb@sph.com.sg]) With Dean Tong, head of group human resources at UOB, and Victor Chua, deputy CEO at NUS-ISS, National University of Singapore Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro Producer: Nicole Teo Coordinating producer: Chai Pei Chieh Video production: Studio +65 A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Lens On 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] 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 at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks [https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks] BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt [https://bt.sg/btcobt] BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus [https://bt.sg/btmktfocus] BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts [https://bt.sg/podcasts] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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.