The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports reached a tentative deal. In Europe, France's new prime minister, Michel Barnier, will increase corporate tax on the biggest companies in the country and on wealthiest individuals. Turning to Asia, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened to use nuclear weapons and destroy South Korea permanently if provoked while in the Middle East, Asia-Pacific nations are rushing to evacuate thousands of their citizens and other residents amid the rapidly escalating tensions. In Singapore, Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, the chairman of Formula One race promoter Singapore GP, will be charged today. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Lee Kim Siang / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected])  Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: [email protected] 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  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.