North Carolina lawmakers passed legislation overnight that will make it easier for residents affected by Hurricane Helene to vote. EU envoys agreed to give Ukraine up to 35 billion euros as part of the bloc's share in a larger planned loan from the Group of Seven nations. In Asia, Ratan Tata, a former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons hailed as a visionary business leader, has died. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivered a message of hope on how a unified Korean peninsula will benefit the region while in Singapore. And board members of statutory boards in the republic have been sent a letter by the Public Service Division to make clear the circumstances under which they could be considered public servants under the law.   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.