Claressa Monteiro

Claressa Monteiro

HEAD OF AUDIO

Claressa Monteiro is BT’s head of audio. Since 2022, she’s led BT Podcasts and driven audio content, strategy, business development and operations. Prior to BT, Claressa spent three decades in the broadcast and entertainment industry. She is the recipient of the 2009 COMPASS (Composers & Authors Society of Singapore) Award for Artistic Excellence.

From left: Claressa Monteiro, The Business Times' head of audio and host of the "Lens on Singapore" podcast, with Dean Tong, head of group human resources at UOB, and Victor Chua, deputy chief executive officer of NUS-ISS.

The biggest AI skill may not be technical

Employers look for problem-solving skills, and curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to learn

What does a really safe portfolio actually look like and how’s the next half of the year looking?

Mid-year reality check: the “ETF and chill” era is over

Your mid-year portfolio wake-up call is here. The S&P 500 isn't the only game anymore. Less FOMO, more discipline.

CPI and PPI reports expected to reach multi-year highs due to fuel cost shocks over in the US.

Hawkish Fed, hot inflation, fragile currencies: ASEAN’s delicate balancing act explained

Navigating energy shocks, a hawkish Fed, dollar pressure, and an AI-driven trade shift amidst regional inflation and fiscal policy volatility with Yun Liu from HSBC.

(From right) Victor Chua, Dean Tong and host Claressa Monteiro.

My job, my skills, my future

As AI continues to reshape workflows and redefine jobs, how should employees in Singapore prepare for the future.

What’s the best way to guard against such mis-selling?

CPF Life vs ILP: a false choice?

Phrases like "capital guaranteed on death" are being challenged as some agents use misleading comparisons to clinch a sale. Genevieve Cua and financial expert Christopher Tan of Providend expose this ...

From left: Ayush Goyal of MoneyHero Group; Wong Sok Quan of Credit Bureau Singapore and Howie Lim, correspondent, The Business Times.

Credit score myths debunked: what banks really look for

Are you managing your financial reputation correctly? Your credit score impacts everything. Experts bust the biggest myths, from "clean" profiles to unused cards.

The AI theme appears "impervious to war worries," driving Asian stock indices to record highs.

Peace hopes, profit-taking and a Bitcoin plunge: making sense of a rollercoaster week

War, oil, AI, crypto — markets are moving fast. Where should the smart money go? Howie Lim speaks to Thomas Rupf of VP Bank to find out.

From right: Kwek So Cheer of PwC Singapore; Dr Ng Chin Siau of Q & M Dental Group; Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health; and Claressa Monteiro of The Business Times.
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AI adoption: pain points, payoffs and where to start

A minister, a healthcare CEO and a PwC partner get honest about what AI adoption really costs and how to get it right.

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Marco Polo Marine powers on: A conversation with its CEO

Marco Polo Marine’s CEO Sean Lee talks to BT’s Ben Paul about the group’s pivot to the wind energy sector, imminent corporate action involving its key units, and what current geopolitical tensions mea...

Is your emergency fund ready for relentless inflation? A basic budget isn't enough.

Liquidity: the anxiety antidote

With non-stop, stacked inflation, is your emergency fund truly prepared? A simple budget won't cut it. Uncover the crucial distinction between appearing financially stable and being genuinely ready.