Which came first, the charger or the car?

Singapore has an ambitious plan to build 60,000 charging stations by 2030. With five years to go, how far along are we?

Will we soon see electric boats and even planes?

In this episode of TransportBT, host Derryn Wong sits down with Dean Cher, head of mobility at SP Group, to uncover the business behind EV charging in Singapore, and what lies ahead for sustainable transportation.

Highlights:

02:34 How big is Singapore’s charging network?

04:30 Destination charging

07:10 Is industry consolidation on the cards?

10:19 A landmark acquisition

11:31 What about boats and planes?

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

With Dean Cher, head of mobility, sustainable energy solutions, SP Group

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Derryn Wong, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh

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

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Last year, MediShield Life went through a review, with big changes about to kick in this year.

But the largest impact might come from a technicality that many of us might not be familiar with: the pro-ration factor.

In this episode of WealthBT, host Genevieve Cua sits down with Alex Lee, president of the Singapore Actuarial Society, to explain the ins and outs of pro-ration, and unpack what these new changes mean for your financial stability and healthcare coverage.

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:

01:41 What is pro-ration?

04:00 Why are pro-ration factors being adjusted now?

05:21 Are insurance companies to blame?

09:10 Will IP premiums rise?

12:45 How to better protect yourself?

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

With Alex Lee, president, Singapore Actuarial Society

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh

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

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OCBC’s offer for Great Eastern resulted in the insurer being suspended from trading. But the remaining minority shareholders of the insurer haven’t yet given in. And, one of them has made an interesting proposal. Senior correspondent Ben Paul examines the investment and regulatory implications of the story.

Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times.

Highlights of the podcast:

00:48 Great Eastern is suspended, but the story isn’t over

04:29 Dissident minority investor makes another proposal

08:03 Always assess the intentions of majority shareholders

10:39 Why OCBC should distribute its Great Eastern shares

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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

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