Japan's aging crisis has turned prisons into an unlikely safety net for lonely seniors.

Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign correspondents about life and trends in the countries they're based in.

Japan's prisons are increasingly housing a growing number of elderly inmates, many of whom are repeat offenders convicted of minor crimes. Why would anyone choose prison over freedom?

In this episode, host Li Xueying speaks with Japan correspondent Walter Sim as he takes the audience inside Tochigi Prison, Japan's largest women's correctional facility, where an unexpected trend is raising difficult questions about the country's rapidly ageing society.

Some elderly women are repeatedly committing minor offences, but the reasons behind their actions may not be what you expect. Their stories reveal deeper challenges facing Japan, from loneliness and shrinking family support networks to rising care costs and an ageing population.

What happens when prison becomes part of a country's social safety net?

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:42 Japan's demographic challenges and prison population trends

2:23 Social dynamics within Tochigi’s prison

4:18 The paradox of prisons feeling like nursing homes

8:12 Broken social safety nets and the rise of "kodokushi"

10:31 The structural gaps in healthcare and caregivers

12:43 Japan's policy reforms towards rehabilitation

15:10 Implications of declining crime rates and prison closures

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Host: Li Xueying (xueying@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Natasha Liew

Executive producer: Ernest Luis

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Millennials are the generation that changed the conversation around mental health. They normalised mental health talk, encouraged self-care and made going to therapy less taboo.

So what caused the 50 per cent jump in suicide deaths among adults in their 30s in 2024?

Recently released data from the annual report on registration of births and deaths by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority showed there were 441 suicide deaths in Singapore in 2024.

Suicide among adults aged between 30 and 39 increased from 66 cases in 2023 to 99 in 2024.

In this episode, Natasha speaks with Dr Jared Ng, a psychiatrist and medical director at Connections MindHealth, and Anthea Ong, co-lead for a white paper for national suicide prevention strategy Project Hayat, about what’s affecting this group.

We also talk about why men are still reluctant to seek help, and whether AI chatbots are valid sources of mental health support.

Watch the previous TUP episode on how to help someone having suicidal thoughts: https://str.sg/3KHRV

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:28 Why did millennial suicide deaths spike by 50 per cent in a year?

6:14 “I failed at something.” vs “I’m a failure.”

11:08 The challenges of living in a pressure-cooker society

13:23 The “treatment gap” problem

16:48 Do you feel safe in your workplace?

20:38 Why staff don’t trust Employee Assistance Programmes

25:13 The gender paradox about suicide

29:53 Why do men stay suicidal

34:32 Where AI chatbots can help, and where they don’t

39:57 Struggling isn’t the same as being suicidal

41:30 Not all helpline callers are in distress

Helplines

Mental well-being:

National Mindline: 1771 (24 hours) / 6669-1771 (via WhatsApp)

Samaritans of Singapore: 1-767 (24 hours) / 9151-1767 (24 hours CareText via WhatsApp)

Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019

Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386-1928

Chat, Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health: 6493-6500/1

Women’s Helpline (Aware): 1800-777-5555 (weekdays, 10am to 6pm)

The Seniors Helpline: 1800-555-5555 (weekdays, 9am to 5pm)

Tinkle Friend (for primary school-age children): 1800-2744-788

Mindfull Community HQ (for caregivers, families and persons in recovery): 6460-4400 (weekdays, 9am to 5pm)

Counselling:

Touchline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252

Touch Care Line (for caregivers): 6804-6555

Counselling and Care Centre: 6536-6366

We Care Community Services: 3165-8017

Shan You Counselling Centre: 6741-9293

Clarity Singapore: 6757-7990

Care Corner Counselling Centre: 6353-1180

Online resources:

mindline.sg/fsmh

eC2.sg

chat.mentalhealth.sg

carey.carecorner.org.sg (for those aged 13 to 25)

limitless.sg/talk (for those aged 12 to 25)

Host: Natasha Ann Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

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Retrenchment payouts, mental health claims & the Workplace Fairness Act: How S’pore’s new law rewrites the rules.

Synopsis: Conversations and interviews that give you something to think about. Each week, In Your Opinion speaks to thinkers, leaders, and the people shaping our lives and the issues of the day.

With the landmark Workplace Fairness Act (WFA) set to take full effect in late 2027, the rules of the corporate game are about to change. But will the new laws actually protect the everyday worker, or just create new legal loopholes?

In this episode of In Your Opinion, ST assistant podcast editor Lynda Hong sits down with veteran employment lawyer Jonathan Yuen, Partner at Rajah & Tann.

They peel back the curtain on the dark side of HR tactics, from weaponised Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) to the 24-hour ultimatum room. Plus, an insider look at the new $250,000 Employment Claims Tribunals (ECT) limit, and why the upcoming legal changes might force unrepresented employees into a David and Goliath battle against corporate HR.

Highlights (click/tap above):

8:46 Myth busted: The '1 month per year' severance rule

20:41 Should Singapore introduce a mandatory cooling-off period for severance offers?

25:30 What is the most practical change from the Workplace Fairness Act?

32:44 Genuine struggles vs weaponising mental health against employers

39:06 The $250,000 claim limit and the ban on lawyers under the new law

Read ST’s Opinion section: https://str.sg/w7sH

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Host: Lynda Hong (lyndahong@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive producers: Danson Cheong and Lynda Hong

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Talking to friends about money can be sensitive, here’s how to navigate it.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.

Friendships may be priceless, but money talk often crops up among friends - who owes who money, choosing dinner locations, trying to budget for travel together.

But how can we talk openly about money without breaking friendships?

In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan and See Kai Wen talk about how to navigate this issue.

Their guest is Vivienne Ong from MoneyOwl.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:49 How will it affect the friend group if everyone knows each other’s pay?

7:43 People pleasing vs guarding your own finances

10:56 Money talk when travelling with friends

18:00 Can owing money break a friendship

23:29 Taking emotions out of the equation

24:50 Expensive weddings and hongbao

29:26 How to approach the money convo

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Hosts: Sue-Ann Tan (suetan@sph.com.sg) and See Kai Wen (seekw@sph.com.sg)

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim and Natasha Liew

Executive producers: Elizabeth Law

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Will the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link sound the death knell for smaller, home-grown businesses when it opens in a few months?

A new study, which was released on July 16, highlighted how Singaporeans are slated to spend $1.05 billion more across the Causeway in 2027. But visitors from the other side aren’t expected to send as much business our way. JB visitors are projected to spend about $756 million more.

The Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the Restaurant Association of Singapore and the Singapore Retailers Association jointly commissioned the study to look at how the RTS Link could reshape consumer spending, tourism flows and business competitiveness in Singapore’s retail and food and beverage sectors.

Can local retail and F&B businesses, which are already struggling with rent and manpower costs, cope with the added pressure?

In this episode, I speak with:

• Musa Fazal, the chief policy and operating officer at the SBF, and

• Ang Yuit, president of the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, who moved to JB 18 months ago.

We discuss whether expanding the eligibility and amount of the CDC Vouchers Scheme is just a Band-Aid, and if the Government will step in to control rents.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:35 Are SG businesses excited about the RTS Link?

6:28 How will S’pore’s consumer spending change?

10:34 Is it too late for retail, F&B?

17:24 You can’t risk making a mistake here: Yuit

19:42 CDC vouchers: A band-aid but still useful

23:15 Topline statistics might not give us the actual picture

27:05 Can we move events to the heartlands?

28:41 Why hasn’t the west built its own Katong?

32:43 Why we need spaces for businesses to try - and fail cheaply

39:53 Why S’pore needs a “nighttime mayor”

Host: Natasha Ann Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

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Filmed by: Studio+65

Edited by: Eden Soh & Natasha Liew

Executive producer: Danson Cheong

Producers: Natasha Ann Zachariah, Elizabeth Law & Zachary Lim

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Mums discuss the trade-offs and rewards of both choices, and why there is no “right” way to be a mother.

Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday.

This final episode explores one of the biggest questions mothers face: Stay home with my children, or continue working?

From the emotional cost of missing moments with their children to the financial realities of stepping away from paid employment, working mums often find themselves weighing impossible trade-offs, even though there is no “right” way to raise a family.

Host Vanessa Chelvan speaks with Kristen Kiong, a speech therapist and mother of three who left the workforce to care for her children full-time; and Yong Qiao Qing, a marketing manager and mother of two who returned to work after being a stay-at-home mum.

They discuss the misconceptions surrounding stay-at-home mothers, the hidden value of unpaid caregiving, and why becoming a mother can make women stronger and more productive at work.

Highlights (click/tap above):

8:13 My job comes at the expense of my kids - and vice versa

10:05 Dealing with guilt and the common misconceptions

12:40 From earning your own money to asking your husband

16:30 The value of stay-at-home mums is not monetary

20:40 Dealing with overstimulation as a mum

25:40 We are the first generation of mothers to apologise to our kids

27:22 Stay-at-home mums sometimes feel ‘collectively lonely’

30:50 The motherhood penalty

34:06 On why mothers are extraproductive workers

36:30 Advice for those considering the switch

Host: Vanessa Chelvan (vpchelvan@sph.com.sg)

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Produced and edited by: Teo Tong Kai

Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Elizabeth Law

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From running marathons to being personalised chefs, robots are redefining life in the future.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and Greater China bureaus.

For July, host and deputy foreign editor Albert Wai teams up with ST’s senior China correspondents Yew Lun Tian and Daryl Loo. Their focus is on China’s AI and robots and what they mean for jobs, IPOs and the US-China rivalry.

On the ground, Lun Tian notes that AI has become “everything, everywhere, all at once.” Everyday innovations now range from driverless robotaxis and near-unmanned factories to AI-generated microdramas.

Such tech advancements have translated into a can-do spirit for China.

The government has framed China’s open-source AI models as a driver of equitable global development—offering Beijing a chance to demonstrate leadership and responsible AI governance. However, skeptics argue against expanding China’s influence in setting global standards.

Domestically, it has also sparked a massive capital surge in the form of IPOs. And talent is in such short supply that Chinese companies now have to look overseas.

While the overall picture is a positive one, there is an underbelly in the form of social inequalities, need for regulation as well as ethical issues.

There are also implications for US-China ties. AI has become yet another topic that shows how difficult it is for both sides to come together. Yet, dialogue is urgently needed for both Beijing and Washington to identify low-hanging fruits and establish basic guardrails.

What do the podcasters hope to see in future? Albert and Daryl wish for a robot that can analyse, wash and fold their laundry, while Lun Tian would like a “master shifu” to answer her burning questions.

Highlights (click/tap above):

7:43 AI is “everything, everywhere all at once”

10:13 President Xi lays out China’s vision

13:48 Scramble for public listings

17:25 Preparing students to thrive

22:36 Is AI missing out on women’s talent?

24:54 AI competition could be the new nuclear arms race

31:36 More harm than good?

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Caregiving for persons with mental health conditions is for the long-haul.

Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Caregivers Alliance Limited is an organisation that focuses on supporting caregivers of persons with mental health conditions as well as those who have developed mental health challenges due to caregiving.

It has a small outpost at the Institute of Mental Health, where families can seek caregiver support.

In this episode, senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to Ms Evelyn Chng, who is based at the outpost, about the cases that she has seen there, the mental health burden of caregiving, and what caregivers can do about it.

She heads CAL’s Community Outreach Team or Crest programme. Crest, which acts as a mental health first-stop touchpoint, was developed by the Agency for Integrated Care and the Ministry of Health.

Ms Chng also talks about the challenges of caring for her adult son, who is living with obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:15 Who are these caregivers who stop by the CAL counter at IMH?

10:15 Recent twists in Evelyn’s caregiving journey

14:40 How Evelyn takes care of herself

17:36 A strict father rebuilds his bond with son who was being treated for depression

24:40 A piece of advice for caregivers of persons with mental health conditions

Check out ST's new series, No health without mental health: https://str.sg/mentalhealthmatters

Read Joyce Teo's stories: https://str.sg/JbxN

Host: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong

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From black to green: A new type of carbon credit could speed up the region’s shift to renewable energy and cut air pollution

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Carbon credits are increasingly regarded as a key way to accelerate investment in renewable energy in Asia while also shutting down polluting coal plants early. Burning coal is a top source of planet-warming CO2 and air pollution.

Asia faces a major challenge of meeting its growing appetite for electricity while also curbing emissions growth. A further challenge: The average age of coal power plants in the region is about 15 years – when the plants have a life of up to 50 years.

To compensate plant owners, a coalition of power companies, banks, governments and philanthropy have come together to embrace transition credits, which monetise each tonne of CO2 saved from shutting down a coal plant early. The money from credit sales helps pay for the renewable energy power generation that replaces the coal power plant.

But how far are we from viable transition credit projects and the sale of these credits? And who will buy them?

Join Green Pulse hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty as they discuss these questions in this episode.

Have a listen and let us know your thoughts!

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:42 What are transition credits?

3:53 Are there any projects in the pipeline that could yield transition credits?

5:53 Any idea how much transition credits might be?

9:08 Who will be the main buyers?

11:46 What are the criticisms of transition credits?

16:19 The chicken-and-egg problem. Build the green power project first, credit money comes later.

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Hosts: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

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On international platforms, he earns praise but faces rising scepticism domestically.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and China bureaus.

For our June episode, ST’s Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh and host Tan Tam Mei return to be joined by Ariel Tan, a senior fellow at RSIS, as they unpack Malaysia’s showing at global forums.

From hosting a landmark Asean Summit and joining BRICS, his diplomatic engagements with leaders from China, Russia, and the Middle East, PM Anwar has advanced Malaysia on the world stage.

But domestically, challenges are mounting. With talk of nepotism and several movements within the unity government, what could come next?

How will this reshape the political field as the country inches closer to its 16th General Election that must be held by early 2028?

Highlights (click/tap above):

6:58 Malaysia as Asean chair and PM Anwar’s showing

9:44 How can PM Anwar and Asean effect change, especially in Myanmar?

14:20 Translating Malaysia’s international appearance for the domestic audience

18:20 Malaysia’s diplomatic balancing act between the US and China

23:09 Nurul Izzah’s rise to PKR No.2 post, Rafizi Ramli’s exit from Cabinet

31:08 Timing, motivations and implications: Why Tengku Zafrul Aziz is joining the PKR

41:50 Quelling Umno’s upset; what to expect at the next Cabinet reshuffle, moves ahead of next general election

47:08 News nugget from Malaysia: Penang’s new char kway teow champion

Malaysia’s showing at Asean - https://str.sg/Gp5Q

Fallout from Malaysia’s PKR election - https://str.sg/mbjY

Zafrul’s jump to the PKR - https://str.sg/kbSe

Read Tan Tam Mei’s articles: https://str.sg/iJxJ

Read Shannon Teoh's articles: https://str.sg/wzyK

Hosts: Tan Tam Mei (tammei@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani

Executive producer: Ernest Luis

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Hear from the home-grown composer and producer behind recent National Day Parade songs.

Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio.

In this special episode of Music Lab, ST’s music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts award-winning Singaporean composer, producer, and music director Evan Low.

A recipient of the National Arts Council’s Young Artist Award in 2024, Low has worked on over 200 songs.

He is best known for being a co-composer and musician on recent National Day Parade songs The Road Ahead (2021) sung by artistes such as Linying, Not Alone (2024) by Benjamin Kheng and the 2018 remake of We Are Singapore.

The artiste also known as Evanturetime has also toured with international pop star and Taiwanese singer A-mei and has performed to massive crowds in venues such as the Beijing National Stadium in China.

Low, who first took piano lessons at the age of five, graduated from Singapore Polytechnic with a Diploma in Music and Audio Technology. He then honed his skills at famed American music school Berklee College of Music, thanks to scholarships from the school as well as the Media Development Authority.

This episode was recorded and filmed in front of a live audience of nearly 80 attendees on June 3 - at swish nightspot Rasa at Republic Plaza, as part of the ST Podcast Live! Sessions celebrating 180 years of The Straits Times in 2025.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:43 Realising the impact of music: How Evan cried during piano practice when he was a kid

3:54 How he ended up choosing to further his studies in music instead of science

6:36 On developing his own set of ‘special skills’ while studying music in the US

10:56 The pressure of coming up with NDP songs

18:20 How he got singer Benjamin Kheng to venture outside his comfort zone on NDP song Not Alone

26:46 How he balances his finances as a full-time musician

29:25 On helping others achieve their dreams of pursuing music as a career

Watch the full podcast on YouTube: https://str.sg/b3tL

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Host: Eddino Abdul Hadi (dinohadi@sph.com.sg)

Produced by: ST Podcast Team & ST Outreach & Engagement Team

Edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

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Channel:

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Listen to our news commentary podcasts on the go every week.

Podcasts have become part of the global media landscape these days. The audio-on-demand format allows many listeners to often do other chores or hobbies, while hearing the shows in the background over headphones or bluetooth speakers

Almost every weekday, check out our discussions on Singapore current affairs and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career.

Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST’s app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.

Trailer narrated by: Podcast editor Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg); edited by: Elsa Goh

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Green Trails (4 eps): https://str.sg/bMyx

This series clinched the gold award for Best Podcast at the Digital Media Awards Asia 2025 on April 23, organised by the World Association of News Publishers (Wan-Ifra).

True Crimes Of Asia (6 eps): https://str.sg/i44T

This series clinched the gold award for Best Podcast at the Digital Media Awards Asia 2024 in April, and third place for Best Podcast at the Digital Media Awards Worldwide 2024, both organised by Wan-Ifra.

The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2

This series also won The Best Podcast/Digital Audio Project category at the 2022 Digital Media Awards Asia, organised by Wan-Ifra.

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As climate impacts worsen and costs increase, can humanity unite to scale up climate action before it’s too late?

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

The world is in a very dangerous place, says Singapore climate scientist Professor Winston Chow. Right when nations need to be united in fighting climate change, we seem more divided than ever, more focused on what are perceived to be more pressing issues, from cost of living to hot wars and trade wars.

But climate change is exacting an ever greater toll and is a today problem, not the “tomorrow problem” that many policymakers believe, Prof Chow tells Green Pulse hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty.

Scorching heat, increasingly costly climate-linked disasters, melting ice caps and rising sea levels – these are threats that need much greater attention from policymakers, including in SE Asia.

The good news is that many nations and businesses remain committed to investing in climate adaptation and cutting emissions, such as green energy investments. And sustainability isn’t dead – it’s just good economics to factor in the cost-benefits of greener investing, he says.

Have a listen and let us know your thoughts!

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

2:27 What is your feeling right now given the dark clouds on the climate and policy fronts?

8:41 What is the one thing that has alarmed you?

13:37 Does the average person really understand how serious things are?

18:24 How worried should we be in SE Asia?

20:55 But there is reason for optimism, too, isn’t there?

25:59 What’s your message for those in the climate space? “Don’t lose hope.”

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Hosts: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

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Find out how developing crucial career skills can help you triumph over times of turmoil.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Developing a vibrant, resilient career in this age will require consistent effort to make deeper and more frequent changes.

Mastering what we do in the here and now, does not suffice. Instead, we need to cast an eye towards what our jobs may become and even consider entirely new ones.

In the third ST Podcast Live session recorded on June 3 at swish nightspot Rasa at Republic Plaza, we touch on what it takes to thrive at each stage of our careers, against a backdrop of economic upheaval.

This special episode of Headstart On Record is in partnership with Workforce Singapore, in support of Career Health, a SkillsFuture initiative.

We speak to a young engineer - Mr Noel Png - who did not let poor school grades deter him from an engineering career that took him to Britain and back home, where he also contributed to putting a satellite in space.

He is now a telecommunications system engineer at ST Engineering. Oh, he's also met Elon Musk.

He shares about his unorthodox approach to networking, how he found mentors who helped him find his direction in life and his thought process to take uncertainty in his stride.

Joining him with host and ST correspondent Tay Hong Yi is veteran senior career coach Parameswari Seenivasan.

A trained counsellor with over 15 years’ of experience from Workforce Singapore, she has helped over 2,000 clients in her work. She helps us draw principles and good practices from Mr Png's career experiences.

The ongoing series of ST Podcast Live sessions are being held to celebrate 180 years of The Straits Times in 2025, with three more events planned for the rest of the year.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:13 How a chance encounter led Noel to work in the space industry

5:41 Taking stock of your strengths and values

10:37 How career coaching can help you gain clarity on next moves

16:43 The broader range of options you can explore

18:58 Making sure each transition builds on the next

24:38 Parames’ and Noel’s proudest moments in their careers

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Host: Tay Hong Yi (hytay@sph.com.sg)

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow

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A conversation with the eminent private sector economist and strategic affairs expert Manu Bhaskaran.

Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 40 years of experience covering the Asian continent, with expert guests.

South-east Asia is reeling from a flood of Chinese-manufactured goods that threaten the region’s industry, from cars to even batik shirts. Some call this phenomenon the ‘Second China Shock.’

In this episode, Ravi speaks with Manu Bhaskaran, the eminent Singapore economist and expert on regional politics and geopolitics. Mr Bhaskaran is a partner and board member of Centennial Group, a Washington DC-based policy advisory, and Adjunct Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:00 What the 'Second China Shock' is about

5:30 ‘Fitness centre’ of global manufacturing

7:05 Countries, industries most affected

10:00 How can Asean respond?

12:30 A protectionist wave ahead

15:00 Why Asean has a lot going for it

Host: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg)

Read Ravi's columns: https://str.sg/3xRP

Follow Ravi on X: https://twitter.com/RaviVelloor

Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani

Executive producer: Ernest Luis

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Some see them as dating opportunities, while for others, it's a chance to learn more about themselves.

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.

Becoming a runner has always lingered in Natasha's mind, especially now that it’s a 'thing' with young people. She sees others joining run clubs and signing up for marathons and triathlons, and even flying overseas to run in events or various locations.

In this episode, she invites two runners to help her understand why they do it, and what keeps them coming back for more.

Meliani Lee is a budding enthusiast who just decided one day to buy a nice pair of running shoes, while being deskbound in her job as a client lifecycle management specialist. She started long-distance running in 2023, and last year, completed one full marathon and three half-marathons.

Arthur Tong is the founder and head coach of Elevate Performance Coaching. As an Ironman-certified coach, his philosophy isn’t just about crossing finish lines, but about creating meaningful, lasting transformation.

Highlights (click/tap above):

5:22 Advantages of running: Can you start at any age?

9:26 Is running the new 'dating trend'? Importance of community too, to support running newbies

14:19 How do you get better or faster at running in marathons?

16:08 When do you know you are ready?

18:00 What they learn about themselves when it comes to running

23:07 Helping people discover their own 'whys' in discovering running

27:47 Calling couch potatoes: How to get out of the door and show up?

Host: Natasha Ann Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

Read Natasha’s articles: https://str.sg/iSXm

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Filmed by ST Video: Joel Chng and T Kumar

Edited by ST Podcast producers: Teo Tong Kai, Eden Soh, Natasha Liew & Rebekah Chia

ST Podcasts’ executive producer: Ernest Luis

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Four cat deaths recently have re-ignited calls for tougher enforcement against animal abusers.

Synopsis: Every second Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests.

Just before the crack of dawn in early May, the mutilated carcass of a community cat was discovered on a road in Yishun.

In the days that followed, three more cats were reported to have been seriously injured or found dead in housing estates around Singapore, stoking fears of animal abusers at large.

While three of the cases have since been attributed to road traffic accidents rather than deliberate acts of cruelty, they have re-ignited calls for tougher enforcement against animal abusers.

In this episode, correspondent Ang Qing unpacks the psyche of an animal abuser in Singapore with psychiatrist Lim Boon Leng and criminal lawyer Josephus Tan.

They discuss the gaps in Singapore’s animal protection system, how to fix them, as well as why society’s failure to protect vulnerable creatures can have worrying consequences for the nation as a whole.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:45 Inside an animal abuser’s mind

5:29 Understanding psychopathy and spotting red flags

10:19 Gaps in enforcement and how criminals exploit them

15:30 Do some abusers have a sadistic desire to get caught?

18:58 What animal abuse says about Singapore and its people

24:06 Can tougher laws and caning make a difference

32:59 What the ordinary citizen should or shouldn’t do

Read ST’s Opinion section: https://str.sg/w7sH

Host: Ang Qing (aqing@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

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China’s unofficial national flower is getting Heze noticed, as its cities strive to develop unique calling cards

Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign correspondents about life and trends in the countries they're based in.

The Straits Times’ foreign editor Li Xueying and China correspondent Joyce Lim take us to Heze, a city in Shandong province, where peonies aren't just admired by tourists - they drive a multi-billion yuan industry.

Long revered for their cultural significance, peonies now powers a thriving local economy, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs and carrying unexpected political symbolism, including ties to First Lady Peng Liyuan.

What can a single city alone reveal about the China’s deeper economic challenges - from changing consumer behaviour to rising youth unemployment and growing regional divides?

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:28 The cultural significance of peonies in China

4:04 Peonies in modern Chinese culture

5:42 Toothpaste, cooking oil and TCM - how peony is made into 260 products

13:33 Challenges and strategies for cities in China

17:43 Conclusion and broader economic insights

Read Joyce Lim’s article here: https://str.sg/LcLs

Read Li Xueying’s articles: https://str.sg/iqmR

Follow Li Xueying on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/ip4x

Host: Li Xueying (xueying@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Fa’izah Sani

Executive producer: Ernest Luis

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Can we be real when it comes to celebrating professional milestones and branding ourselves?

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.

A recent viral post on LinkedIn has cast the spotlight on how some users have pushed content about their jobs and professional endeavours into something more self-serving and performative.

Just a couple of weeks ago, Ms Janney Hujic shared about what she claimed was a “chance encounter” with former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta in a cafe in Bali, where she praised his “quiet conviction” and how he had shared wise words for her upcoming all-women’s expedition in Mongolia.

The whole thing turned out to be a fake interaction. But it sparked a conversation about humble bragging, toxic positivity or exaggerating professional interactions in the quest to stand out on LinkedIn.

In this episode of The Usual Place, Ms Crystal Lim-Lange - co-founder of Forest Wolf, a leadership consultancy that specialises in leadership transformation and personal growth - dropped by to talk about how we can be real when it comes to celebrating professional milestones and branding ourselves.

Our conversation also turned to the importance of career visibility, how this incident highlights about the temptation to appear connected or successful, and how to avoid being performative.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:12 Many reasons why people show up differently on social media

4:05 The casual racism behind the viral LinkedIn post, and why we need to be conscious of what we say

8:16 Career visibility is important, but when does it become self-serving or a humblebrag?

13:59 Crystal’s checklist for her LinkedIn posts: Is it educational, entertaining or inspirational?

20:20 What does building career visibility entail?

30:39 Record and share insights from your work, avoid being performative to sell yourself

36:07 How do we recover from a professional gaffe?

Ms Lim-Lange’s Comfort and Growth podcast is available on:

Spotify: https://str.sg/bTzR

YouTube: https://str.sg/9Bhh

Host: Natasha Ann Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

Read Natasha’s articles: https://str.sg/iSXm

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Filmed by ST Video: Joel Chng and T Kumar

Edited by ST Podcast producers: Teo Tong Kai, Eden Soh and Natasha Liew

ST Podcasts’ executive producer: Ernest Luis

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Community care for your mental health needs.

Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Seeking mental health help at a centre near you is gradually becoming easier in Singapore as the country focuses its efforts on making this happen. But, it will take time for things to improve.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to Dr Timothy Singham to find out more about what one can do to navigate the system. He is a senior Clinical Psychologist and Manager at Viriya Psychological Services at Viriya Community Services

Dr Singham also talked about a client who managed his agoraphobia with therapy given in a community setting instead of in the hospital. Agoraphobia is a disorder characterized by symptoms of anxiety in situations where the person perceives their environment to be unsafe with no easy way to escape.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:07 He sought help for his agoraphobia at a community care agency

4:16 What is a clinical psychologist?

12:35 Can therapy harm us?

19:38 Where to go for help in the community care sector?

31:49 An anxiety tip we can all use

Check out ST's new series, No health without mental health: https://str.sg/mentalhealthmatters

Read Joyce Teo's stories: https://str.sg/JbxN

Host: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Amirul Karim & Natasha Liew

Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong

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A regional power grid could help bring clean power to people. But huge challenges remain.

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Rapidly growing Asean is hungry for power to keep its economies humming. With electricity demand growth of 3 to 4 per cent a year, meeting that demand is a costly challenge for governments in the region.

A regional grid, long-talked about, could help the region meet its energy needs while also putting a lid on growing carbon emissions that are heating up the planet. The regional grid could shift power around the region, helping move green electricity to countries less able to produce it.

And the grid is becoming a reality, with Singapore’s demand for low-carbon electricity imports helping drive investment. But wiring up the whole region will be expensive and large hurdles remain, including stronger policy support from regional governments, guaranteed power purchase agreements and lack of regional power trading networks.

Join Green Pulse hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty as they discuss these questions in this episode.

Have a listen and let us know your thoughts!

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:52 The ASEAN power grid was first floated as an idea in 1997 but languished for years.

3:16 What are the key turning points that are helping make the grid a reality?

6:26 Lower air pollution, cheaper power are just some of the potential benefits

9:54 But high upfront costs of wiring up the region is a key challenge

14:48 What are some of the other challenges?

21:41 Blended finance and other funding sources are needed to come together to lure investors

Follow Audrey Tan on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/848W

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Hosts: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

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Gaining exposure, cultural conflictions and intergenerational discussions are all part of the road to inheriting a family business.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Family businesses have been in the spotlight, after the CDL saga that saw father and son in a tussle for control over one of Singapore’s largest companies.

But whether it is about inheriting family businesses or family wealth, the process is not a straightforward one.

Banks and financial organisations prepare young people to take over family wealth, through programmes and even boot camps.

So how does wealth planning work, and how do youths take over their family businesses?

In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan looks at what wealthy kids do to prepare to inherit wealth and companies.

Her guests are Darren Hui, who will one day lead his family’s property management business, and former national athlete Kendrick Lee who co-founded Raffles Family Office.

Highlights (click/tap above):

5:35 What is family legacy planning and governance?

7:30 The challenges the next generation faces

9:00 Generational differences between father and son

10:49 What difficulties has the family office seen in dealing with multiple generations?

18:02 When did you first realise you were going to inherit the business?

21:00 Will Kendrick let his children take over the business?

22:36 Going from national athlete to family office

Read Sue-Ann Tan's articles: https://str.sg/mvSa

Follow Sue-Ann Tan on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/A86X

Host: Sue-Ann Tan (suetan@sph.com.sg)

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow

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For those running businesses in the food and beverage (F&B) scene, 2024 hit a record that wasn’t quite comforting.

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.

The F&B industry saw 3,047 closures – an almost-20-year record high.

In spite of rising rental rates and food costs, many still want to give the F&B business a shot, as demonstrated by over 3,790 new eateries being opened in the same period last year.

In an industry that is increasingly tougher to run, young business owners taking over their family business also have a challenge of future-proofing their business.

To find out more about what’s it like to take over their family businesses, I speak with Mr Ernest Ting, 34, director at Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant, and Ms Maria Didih, 37, head of operations at Hjh Maimunah.

For Ernest, a third-generation owner of a handmade dim sum business that was opened by his grandparents in 1962, that means taking a fresh approach to menu offerings and expanding the business.

Maria, a second-generation owner who runs the restaurant that makes kampung-style Malay dishes, sauces, and pastes business with her sisters, said that it’s about “being creative and keeping up with the times”, instead of solely banking on an established name.

As Ernest puts it: “It’s not the easiest to do. I think it’s getting even harder. I always tell new people who want to start F&B to ‘think twice’.”

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:34 What these next-generation of F&B owners think about the high number of business closures

4:36 “Singaporeans really know how to eat, so our food better be of decent quality,” says Ernest

5:21 Social media may misrepresent the life – and stresses – of an F&B owner

8:22 Why did Maria and Ernest agree to join the family business?

11:27 Reservations about joining a business with strong legacy and reputation

16:03 How to get the older generation of owners and staff excited about their creative ideas

21:10 “We’re all custodians of Singapore’s food heritage,” says Ernest

34:30 A “compulsory thing”: Maria on how social media changed the way they do business

36:00 What if the next generation doesn’t want to take over the business?

Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

Read Natasha’s articles: https://str.sg/iSXm

Follow Natasha on her IG account and DM her your thoughts on this episode: https://str.sg/8Wav

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Filmed by: Studio+65

ST Podcast producers: Teo Tong Kai & Eden Soh

Executive producer: Ernest Luis

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Industry players say they will hunker down and focus on Central Asia and Southeast Asia.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and China bureaus.

For May, host and deputy foreign editor Albert Wai and assistant foreign editor Sarah Ng connect with Aw Cheng Wei who is based in Chongqing.

They discuss Chongqing’s evolution as an automotive hub and its aspirations to beef up the tech sector to better support the manufacturing of vehicles going forward.

Given its geographical location and logistical prowess, Chongqing has thus far focused on Central Asia and other parts of the developing world as key export markets for its vehicles.

Even as the US-China trade war rages, Chongqing’s prospects remain upbeat as those in the industry say they will hunker down and continue to focus on markets that are plugged into the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

The BRI is a central pillar to President Xi Jinping’s bid to expand China’s political and economic influence worldwide.

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1:12 Past history: How Chongqing became an automotive hub

3:45 Chongqing’s automotive sector makes up half of its industry value-added services

5:20 Dummy question: What is the difference between smart cars and EVs?

10:04 Temporary truce in trade war could affect Chongqing? Is China dumping EVs into emerging markets?

13:20 Rail connection critical to Chongqing-Central Asia trade

14:50 Mala food scene in Chongqing: What you need to know

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From keen pricing to guaranteeing the resale value of its electric vehicle, BYD is bent on staying on top.

Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.

BYD has been in Singapore for more than a decade before it became the country’s biggest selling car brand among authorised distributors. Mr James Ng, the managing director for Singapore and the Philippines, is doubling down on efforts to ensure that BYD extends its lead, not just for passenger cars, but also for public buses and commercial vehicles.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:44 BYD, the same company that made surgical masks during the Covid-19 pandemic

8:44 Eyes a fourth dealer to grow its retail network

14:00 Dealers are free to be creative with their services, but BYD prices are fixed

32:44 We will definitely not be starting a taxi company

34:41 Unsurprising if EV adoption comes up to 50 per cent in 2025

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UN Cali Fund aims to collect millions, and possibly billions, of dollars for the conservation of nature and to benefit indigenous people.

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Nature’s bounty is vast and we all benefit from it. Think of the huge variety of plants and their timber, seeds and fruits – even the materials from them to make cosmetics.

The immense variety, the huge number of different species and traits in nature, comes from genetics. And this has long been an intangible part of biodiversity, one that is hard to put a price on.

But a new fund agreed at UN biodiversity talks at the end of 2024 is set to change this. Called the Cali Fund, the industry is expected to contribute money for making use of nature.

Companies, such as pharmaceutical and cosmetics firms, will pay for their use of the genetic resources from nature. Money will flow based on either a share of profits or turnover.

But how exactly will this voluntary fund work? And how are these genetic resources defined and tracked?

Green Pulse speaks with Dr Siva Thambisetty, an expert in Intellectual Property Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She was closely involved in the negotiations for the fund.

A special thanks to Aruna Chandrasekhar, who helped with research for this episode. She covers land, food and nature for the Carbon Brief news site.

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2:53 What is the Cali Fund?

4:16 What is genetic material and digital sequence information (DSI)?

8:15 “DSI can also accelerate our research for new drugs.”

19:52 What about the risks of rising inequality? For example, rich companies using free genetic data to create profitable products?

23:32 How will the fund flow into conservation and to indigenous groups?

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An expert shows how fresh entrants to the workforce can gain the prior experience employers increasingly seek.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

It seems paradoxical for prospective employers to seek prior experience even for entry-level roles.

This reflects the rising bar expected of fresh entrants to the job market.

However, employers are becoming more open-minded towards what constitutes relevant prior experience.

ST correspondent Tay Hong Yi speaks with his guest, a seasoned career expert who has worked with tertiary students from different backgrounds, on the help at hand.

His guest is:

Ms Sarah Neo, head of the career development office at the Singapore University of Social Sciences.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:55 Why are employers increasingly seeking prior experience even for entry-level roles?

4:13 The forms such experience can take, from internships to hackathons

9:05 Is it realistic to expect ever more prior experience from students before graduation?

11:58 How can students who lack experience still land that first job?

14:15 What does Sarah recommend those who remain undecided about their future careers do?

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Find out too, why the Rodrigo Duterte outreach to China failed.

Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 40 years of experience covering the Asian continent, with expert guests.

In this episode, Ravi speaks with Don McLain Gill, a Manila-based geopolitical analyst, and lecturer at the international studies department at De LaSalle University. Dr McGill presents a primer on Filipino-China ties, the implacable nature of China’s approach to the South China Sea, why the Rodrigo Duterte outreach to China failed, and also responds to the question: Did Manila overplay its hand?

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1:40 State of play in Filipino-China ties

5:30 Marcos started out wanting to improve relations

11:20 ‘Appeasement emboldened China’

16:00 Did America prod Manila to be tough?

22:00 Trump will not undermine Philippine interests

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Why are some Singapore companies willing to bear the expense to implement pet-care leave as a form of benefit?

Synopsis: Every second Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests.

While fewer people are keen on having children, more are becoming pet owners, based on statistics from the Animal and Veterinary Service and an Euromonitor International report.

But what happens if you have a full-time job and your pet is sick?

Instead of requiring their employees to take urgent leave, some firms in Singapore have begun rolling out pet care leave, for "pawrents" who need to take their furkids to the vet.

Only a small number of firms have started implementing it, but the response from employees has so far been overwhelmingly positive.

In this episode, ST assistant podcast editor Lynda Hong and her co-host - journalist Aqil Hamzah - ask their two guests whether having a separate leave category the caring of pets is ultimately a good thing, and whether it’d affect the morale of those without pets.

The two guests are: Emilyn Ang, founder of public relations and marketing agency Brave Communications, which provides three days of “pawrental” leave a year; and Diane Lee, a senior HR business partner for South-east Asia at recruitment firm Robert Walters.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:34 Considerations behind implementing pet care leave

06:45 Advantages of having pet care leave

09:12 Why employees with no pets shouldn’t feel resentment

14:30 Leave days as an expense, and how firms can balance out the cost

17:30 Are more Singapore firms ready to roll out pet care leave

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The choice of decor by a Tamil Nadu resident whose father was a bus conductor in Singapore speaks of the ties between both cities.

Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign correspondents about life and trends in the countries they're based in.

Trichy in southern India has no direct flights to the capital city New Delhi, but it has five daily flights to Singapore. The planes are packed, underscoring the rich flows of people both ways.

It is a relationship that stretched back to the early 19th century, when migrants from Tamil Nadu settled down in Singapore. Today, there are some 200,000 Singaporeans of Tamil origins.

In this episode, ST’s foreign editor Li Xueying speaks to India Correspondent Debarshi Dasgupta about those from Trichy who continue to make their way to Singapore - and other destinations - in search of opportunities.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:55 Looking out from India

03:48 Bungalows, cars and lavish weddings

08:56 Reverse migration

13:50 The Singapore Dream

15:25 The global competition for Indian talent

17:00 New frontiers

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Can excessive screen use cause your child to be easily distracted?

Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Too much screen use can lead to a child having issues with sustained attention. Tasks like homework may become a challenge to complete.

Indeed, as more evidence emerges on the impact of excessive screen time on a child’s cognitive development and executive functioning, the authorities have updated its screen use guidance. It comes under a new health promotion strategy called Grow Well SG, which is currently aimed at supporting families of children up to the age of 12.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo invites a clinician scientist specialising in developmental and behavioural paediatrics to discuss the impact and the rationale behind the changes.

She is Dr Evelyn Law, an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore, who is part of the research team for the Growing Up in Singapore Towards Healthy Outcomes birth cohort study (Gusto). This Gusto study has been going on for 14 years and had contributed to the evidence behind the various guidance in Grow Well SG.

Dr Law, a senior consultant at the Khoo Teck Puat - National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, is also a member of the expert group that led the development of the screen use guidance in children.

Highlights (click/tap above)

2:35 What is executive function, and can frequent use of digital devices cause a child to be easily distracted?

7:46 What’s the difference between having executive function deficits and a condition like ADHD?

11:46 What’s the difference between recreational and educational screen use?

16:01 Is there a gaming addiction problem in Singapore?

21:41 What’s the rationale behind restricting access to social media services for children below 13?

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From coal power to green power, China’s clean energy vision could put the world on the right climate path

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

As climate change impacts worsen, the world seems more divided than ever in tackling the climate crisis.

US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw, for a second time, from the United Nations’ Paris climate agreement is just the latest setback for global climate diplomacy. Trade disputes and tariffs on China’s green tech goods have also damaged global cooperation and so have bitter arguments over climate finance.

Is there a nation that can fill the climate leadership gap? Can China step up?

It has already been steadily increasing its leadership, says Mr Li Shuo, director of China Climate Hub at the Asia Society Policy Institute in Washington.

He tells Green Pulse that China’s dominance of the green energy sector, in the manufacture of solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles and battery storage, has made these goods cheaper and helped the adoption of emissions-cutting technologies, including in South-east Asia.

And China has become a leading provider of climate finance and top investor in renewable energy at home and globally. But big questions remain for China, the world’s top CO2 emitter and coal consumer. To be a leader, big political decisions lie ahead of China on how fast it can reduce its dependence on polluting coal, Mr Li Shuo says.

Listen in to our conversation with Mr Li Shuo to learn more about China’s potential as a global climate leader.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:10 With climate change impacts worsening, the world needs stronger leadership. Is China that leader?

5:15 China is a green energy superpower. But it is also the top CO2 emitter and coal consumer. Isn’t that a contradiction?

8:26 We’ve seen bitter trade disputes over China’s green tech goods. But isn’t access to more affordable green energy good for global climate action?

11:50 What about China’s climate investments in SE Asia? What are your views?

14:00 Are we seeing the decline in Western powers in the climate space and the rise of alternative voices?

19:07 Is there a risk of a climate backlash in China as we’ve seen in other countries?

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Do your homework and hold for the long term - these are among expert tips for stock picking.

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There are so many different methods to invest these days - from buying roboportfolios, to exchange traded funds or index funds benchmarked to certain indices.

But there are also investors who wish to pick their own stocks because they are convinced of their increasing value.

This particularly occurs when it comes to tech stocks that might be rapidly rising, or when certain industries show strong potential for growth.

But how does someone go about stock picking and what are the risks involved?

In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan looks at how people can choose solid stocks in the volatile environment of 2025.

Her guests are young investor Troy Cheng and ex-ST journalist and veteran market watcher Ven Sreenivasan.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:42 What is stock picking and how to go about it?

6:00 How to decide if stocks are overvalued or undervalued?

8:10 Where do you get your stock picking recommendations from?

11:41 Which industries are promising in 2025?

15:47 What to know before jumping into overseas stock markets?

20:14 Looking at the Chinese stock market

25:09 Opportunities in the Singapore market

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The MP for Punggol West SMC first joined the People's Action Party as a member 25 years ago after becoming a volunteer to help with Meet-The-People sessions.

Synopsis: On Thursdays, The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.

Also, in the lead-up to the expected general election that must be held by November 2025, Natasha looks at how MPs, and others involved, are preparing themselves.

In this episode, Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State for Home Affairs, and Social and Family Development, chats with Natasha about her experiences from 25 years of Meet-The-People sessions since she first got involved on the ground at the age of 20.

They talk about Ms Sun’s latest efforts to combat family violence and scams and why we should work together as a community to halt any family violence and child abuse in Singapore. She also highlights the challenges of tackling scams, which exploit human emotions like trust and greed, making it harder for authorities to do their jobs.

Besides juggling her roles in two ministries and as the MP for Punggol West SMC, Ms Sun is also an author who has written books for children. The mother of two girls shares her thoughts on balancing work and passion, along with advice for anyone looking to pursue a side hustle.

Highlights (click/tap above):

5:41 The need to raise the alarm with the authorities

12:06 Why do Singaporeans keep getting scammed?

22:08 Why Ms Sun started volunteering at Meet-The-People sessions 25 years ago

27:49 “I just feel like I'm just an ordinary person...”

34:15 Her advice for those who want to pursue a passion on the side

Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

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Insights on Asean's beachside pow wow, the Johor-Spore economic zone and ex-PM Najib's house arrest bid.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and China bureaus.

For January, hosts Lim Ai Leen and Tan Tam Mei kick off with ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh, based in Kuala Lumpur.

There are high expectations for Malaysia as it assumes the Asean chairmanship in 2025. But there are hard questions too. How will it navigate economic turbulence? And tackle Asean’s tricky issues from disputes in the South China Sea to unrest in Myanmar?

Meanwhile, excitement over the freshly-signed agreement on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone continues to buzz among business folk on both sides of the Causeway. But what will make it work?

Teoh also lists the JSSEZ’s ingredients for success, and suggests a snappier acronym for it. He also tells us what’s in store if ex-PM Najib Razak wins his fight to serve the rest of his jail sentence under house arrest.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:21 Takeaways from the Asean foreign minister’s meeting, the first major gathering of 2025

7:00 A possible appearance by China’s Xi Jinping at this year’s Asean summit?

8:42 A catchier name for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

11:52 Solving the pain points of doing business between Johor and Singapore

22:00 Made in Singapore or made in Johor?

25:08 What happens if former PM Najib gets his request for house arrest?

30:38 Why Najib continues to fight for house arrest

32:45 Fit for duty: Malaysia’s policemen must get in shape to get promoted

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Making sense of the blitz of executive orders, announcements and rhetoric from the new US President - and what Asia should take away.

Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times gets its US bureau chief based in the United States to analyse the hottest political and trending talking points.

In this episode, The Straits Times’ senior columnist Lin Suling and US bureau chief Bhagyashree Garekar discuss the big announcements, power moves and ambiguous comments from the 47th US President - pulling the brake on the TikTok ban, the threat of tariffs and the outlook for trading partners among other pressing issues.

Which will be policy and which are simply rhetorical opening positions? How soon could Asian countries be caught in the cross-hairs?

And what’s behind Donald Trump's pronouncement of wanting to visit China in his first 100 days?

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:50 What the moves say about Mr Trump’s communication style and policymaking preferences

5:00 Is there disagreement within the Trump administration?

8:30 What does Trump want from Asia?

11:23 The Marco Rubio factor in US foreign policy

15:20 What’s behind Trump’s desire to visit China in the first 100 days?

16:30 On TikTok: Will Trump make a deal with China?

18:30 What the change in US policy on TikTok says about its view of China

23:28 What’s behind Trump’s blistering start - why the hurry?

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If you’re toying with the idea of getting a pet, the first question to ask yourself is: Are you ready for the time, financial, and emotional commitment?

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.

On this episode of The Usual Place, host Natasha Ann Zachariah found out what blindspots first-time pet owners may have and what they should anticipate when getting a pet.

Dibashini and TheAsianPawrent manager Jamie Wong dropped by to share their views about how to assess if you’re ready for a furry companion, the differences between adopting and buying pets, and the financial and emotional commitments of a pet owner.

They also brought their furkids with them – Dibashini with her shiba inu, six-year-old Zuko, and Jamie with Yoko, a Bernedoodle (a mix of Bernese mountain dog and poodle), and Bowie, a kerry blue terrier pomsky.

The starting point of a pawrent’s journey should start with deciding whether an animal’s personality, type and its age, among other factors, would be a good fit for the family, said Dibashini.

Before anyone becomes a pet owner, they should do a lot of research about the breed or type of animal they want to adopt, and what their specific needs are, said Jamie.

His advice: Ask yourself honestly if you’re ready for a long-term commitment with a pet.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:40 How will I know if I’m ready for a pet

14:03 Could you be neglecting your pet unknowingly?

22:22 The protocol for petting other people’s pets

26:20 Would you pay US$45,000 for a flight ticket for your pet?

37:42 What is the first step in your pawrent journey?

Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

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Can stereotypes of male pre-school teachers be reduced to ease more men into the profession that is seeing shortage in Singapore?

Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests.

There is less than one man for every 10 early childhood educators in Singapore - surprising given that the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) estimates the need for another 1,500 more educators to support the sector’s expansion in the coming years.

As male pre-school teachers conventionally face more scrutiny, could MSF’s new set of guidelines spelling out appropriate boundaries help ease tensions?

The new set of guidelines for primary caregivers include expression affection, bathing practices and exposure to nudity.

Amid a spate of abuse cases at various pre-schools in Singapore being reported in 2024, these guidelines could help pre-school teachers and parents set their mind at ease, especially when it comes to male pre-school teachers, said guests in this episode.

The two guests are: Sajit Sesikumar, 30, a senior English pre-school teacher, who shares his six-year experience at MindChamps Preschool; and Yeo Shufang, 42, a mother of four kids, with her youngest attending preschool at age 4.

In this episode, ST assistant podcast editor Lynda Hong and her co-host - STNow reporter Christie Chiu - ask their two guests whether setting guidelines can ease the tensions male pre-school teachers have to navigate at work, and encourage more to the early childhood education profession.

Highlights (click/tap above):

6:50 How pre-schoolers can learn better from a diversity of teachers

11:24 How MSF’s healthy family guidelines can ease the work of pre-school teachers

13:25 How Sajid deals with physical affection from students

16:37 How Shufang teaches her children about personal boundaries

21:28 Is Singapore ready to normalise male preschool teachers and how can stereotypes be reduced?

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With global warming increasing heat risks across the world, early warning systems and early action can be a lifesaver, especially in densely populated Asia-Pacific.

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

More than six billion people are now exposed to heat waves and this will increase in coming years because of climate change.

And the Asia-Pacific region is at great risk because of its high population densities and exposure to heat, says Dr Luis Rodriguez, lead for climate and environmental crises for the Asia-Pacific at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

He tells The Straits Times’ Green Pulse podcast the Asia-Pacific region has 66 per cent of the global population at risk of the impacts of heat waves. He explains why it is so important to have early warning systems and early action. Doing so can save many lives.

Take a listen to the latest Green Pulse episode to learn more about the risks from extreme heat and efforts to reduce the danger.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:31 Why is the Red Cross sounding the alert on heat in the Asia-Pacific?

6:22 How are the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies raising the alarm?

9:20 What are some of the best solutions for dealing with the growing risks from heat?

15:18 Just like other hazards, reaching everyone at risk is a “monumental challenge”.

24:47 What are the key takeaways? What can individuals do to prepare for extreme heat?

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Research on the serious brain disorder paves the way to new treatments.

Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Schizophrenia is a serious and chronic brain disorder that affects a person’s ability to think clearly, manage emotions, make decisions and relate to others.

Some people may associate the disorder with just hallucinations or delusions, but it is more than that. Those with the illness can experience cognitive and motivational problems that have no pharmaceutical solution, though other strategies, like therapy, may help.

Schizophrenia affects one in 116 people in Singapore, and is the most common disorder seen at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH). With treatment, many people with schizophrenia can go on to lead fulfilling lives.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to psychiatrist Jimmy Lee about the complexity of schizophrenia and the research that is being done to help individuals who have this illness.

Associate Professor Jimmy Lee is a senior consultant at IMH’s Department of Psychosis. He has been conducting research to help advance the understanding of schizophrenia for more than 15 years.

This podcast is part of the No Health Without Mental Health series. It is a special year-long series that The Straits Times started in October 2024 to normalise conversations about mental health so that people can get timely support.

Highlights (click/tap above)

3:18 It’s not a disease of multiple personalities

5:45 So how do people know that they have schizophrenia?

12:56 What’s happening on the research front?

14:43 What are the possible causes of schizophrenia?

19:28 IMH brain stimulation trial aims to improve schizophrenia symptoms

22:53 Will newer drugs for schizophrenia emerge soon?

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Conditions such as ADHD, autism and dyslexia, as well as the ways one lives with these conditions, can provide fresh ways of thinking.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Neurodivergence: A big word, but one imbued with the simple promise of progress.

It means to recognise that brains may be wired differently between different people, causing perceptible differences in information processing and social relations, impacting both work and personal life.

ST correspondent Tay Hong Yi, who was himself diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) aged 27, talks about the emerging consciousness of neurodivergence and the importance of supporting the neurodivergent to fulfil their potential with his guests.

His guests are:

Mr Rumi Mohd, associate director for sales and marketing hiring at Randstad Singapore, who was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child

Mr Himanshu Chaudhari, a finance professional diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and board member of awareness group Unlocking ADHD

Highlights (click/tap above):

02:30 How did the guests find out about their condition?

05:31 How did their conditions affect them at work?

10:34 What can employers do to meaningfully support neurodivergent team members?

14:33 Is it a good idea to disclose one’s neurodivergence to employers?

20:33 Has anyone ever dismissed the guests’ neurodivergence?

25:17 Is neurodivergence a “superpower”?

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The Great Wall of China was built for protection, but now it's in need of guardians to preserve the 2,000-year-old structure.

Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign correspondents about life and trends in the countries they're based in.

When a part of the Great Wall section in Liaoning started to crumble in 2016, authorities paved it over with cement to keep it safe, sparking outrage. Other sections had been transformed into tourist attractions complete with cable cars.

But China’s approach towards restoration has since been marked by a saying - “to go along with the layers, the slopes, the curves, the old and the dilapidated” - one tended to carefully by local villagers-turned-craftsmen.

In this episode, ST’s foreign editor Li Xueying speaks with China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei about how China’s attitudes towards historical heritage restoration have shifted, and why.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:45 Three men, one mission

2:58 Thinking about heritage preservation

8:08 What the Great Wall means to younger Chinese

10:16 A China correspondent’s Great Wall climbs

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Edited by: Fa’izah Sani

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Now that we’re in 2025, one thing’s for sure – a General Election is on the horizon.

Synopsis: Out on Thursdays, The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.

When exactly? That’s anyone’s guess. But political parties are already up and about, ramping up efforts to touch base with voters.

And, judging by the recent episode between some volunteers of Progress Singapore Party and People’s Action Party in Bukit Gombak in Chua Chu Kang GRC, the political temperature is rising.

In the lead-up to the polls, The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah looks at how MPs, and others involved in the GE, are preparing themselves.

In this week’s episode, Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Desmond Tan stops by to talk about his experience so far as a first-term MP.

Mr Tan, who has been an MP for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC since 2020, said he “won’t call it a job because... it’s an elected role that has no fixed job description and no fixed terms of reference”.

The 54-year-old, who spent almost three decades in the Singapore Armed Forces before joining the People’s Association, said that he had to “level up very quickly” when he joined politics and took on positions in the government.

When he ran for office in the last GE as a rookie, he lost 3.5kg during the hustings. In anticipation of this year’s campaign, he’s gaining some weight, and is also more emotionally ready for the work.

For one thing, he has built relationships with the residents in his ward, and has put in the work since the last election to serve them.

And how does Mr Tan, NTUC’s deputy secretary-general, deal with criticism over a hot potato issue like, say, the failed Allianz-Income Insurance deal?

“Sometimes there may be disagreement (in) opinions, but we have to continue our path,” he said. “As long as I speak the truth and I’m clear about my conscience, I have nothing to worry about.”

On a lighter note, Natasha asked him what he thinks of the nickname some voters bestowed on him in 2020 – “Down-To-Earth Desmond” – and what nickname he would pick for himself, if he had to.

Watch or tune in to the episode to find out what he said.

Highlights (click/tap above):

6:24 Politicians must accept that they won’t always be right

10:18 “I have no strategy for social media.”

14:35 “You can’t just give an order, like in the army.”

21:34 Being labelled “Down-To-Earth Desmond”

29:25 He lost 3.5kg during the 2020 GE

Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

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From parents of newborns to riders who dismantle their motorcycles to evade repossession, this man has seen them all.

Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.

What happens when a hire-purchase car goes missing or when a marriage turns sour and the fighting parties want their assets back? They call on repossessors like Mr Jim Koh, who has been in the repossession-cum-towing trade for nearly 20 years.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:31 The difference between a towing service and repossessing a vehicle

5:10 Repossessing a vehicle can turn nasty

14:41 Job hazards of being run over or pelted with eggs

21:54 When Jim is compassionate when repossessing vehicles

27:39 Advice for those looking to join the trade

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We look at what is happening on the ground with a Myanmar watcher.

Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 40 years of experience covering the Asian continent, with expert guests.

In this episode, Ravi speaks with Pichai Chuensuksawadi, former group editor of Bangkok Post and observer of Myanmar affairs.

They discuss the deteriorating situation in Myanmar, the role of outside players in the conflict, prospects of the junta holding elections and the fate of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:50 Myanmar military won’t fall in 2025

5:00 Chinese pressure on Rakhine

9:00 Elections on the junta’s mind

11:00 Thai diplomacy

15:00 Where’s Aung San Suu Kyi?

Host: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg)

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Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.

Saudi Arabia, China’s Lijiang and Yunnan, and… Central Asia? Could these be the next big holiday destinations for 2025?

This week on The Usual Place, Straits Times Life travel journalist Sarah Stanley and co-founder of The Travel Intern Hendric Tay share why they think these lesser-known spots might see more tourists this year.

Drawing from industry conversations and their own observations, “new adventures in lesser-known spots” seem to be the 2025 motto of Singaporean travellers. Social media, Hendric explains, has nudged people to step out of their comfort zones. But, he cautions, “they also need to make the right preparations for it.”

In this episode, the talk of travel dives into whether sustainable travel is just a gimmick for charging more and why solo travel continues to be a big draw for young adventurers.

The discussion also goes into the complexities of group travel, whether with friends or colleagues. The trio share anecdotes and tips on how to manage different travel styles and priorities. For example, setting ground rules and finding compromises can help keep a trip drama-free.

Sarah reflects on her experience travelling with colleagues as an air stewardess, noting how being accommodating of others has shaped her travel habits (It’s not always a bad thing, she explains.) Hendric recommends activity-based trips for first-time travel companions as a great way to understand each other’s preferences.

With all the talk about exploring new places and making new memories, Natasha wanted to know which country these seasoned travellers would visit over and over again? Watch till the end to find out their picks.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:35 The Outdoorsy Person vs. Outsidey Person: being in the right camp

11:47 Is green, sustainable travel just a buzzword?

19:38 What’s a good country to do solo travel?

22:44 Listen to the locals to avoid being stabbed

34:55 Should you travel with your colleagues?

Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

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We take the pulse of the planet for 2025 with our key themes on climate, nature and nuclear.

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

New year, new format, where we spice things up with a deeper look at the challenges and opportunities in the environmental sector, controversies and differing points of view.

In this episode, hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty dive into three key themes for 2025: Climate, nature and nuclear.

They examine key questions, including: After the hottest years on record in 2023 and 2024, what will 2025 bring? Will the worsening extreme weather jolt governments into action? Or will it be another year of missed opportunities?

Will the resurgent interest in nuclear really take off? Or will the realities of high costs and long construction timelines cool interest?

Is this the year for nature conservation – on land and the oceans – to finally get a big boost in funding? Or are we leaving things too late given the ceaseless destruction of forests, overfishing and the pollution of air, rivers and seas?

Audrey is more hopeful, David is more cautious. But both agree: We really have to talk much more about climate change and nature despite all the other gloomy news out there. It really is a matter of survival.

So take a listen as we tell it like it is – the good, the hopeful and not so good.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

0:05 Should we continue with Green Pulse in 2025. If so, why?

1:52 David's thoughts on nuclear?

7:45 Why will nature protection be a big topic for SE Asia in 2025?

13:19 New wave of hope for the oceans: Rising interest in blue finance plus major UN oceans conference in June.

16:37 The forecast is hot and getting hotter – and yet the world seems unable to really cope with the climate crisis. Is it all doom and gloom?

21:06 Power to the people: More climate finance could finally bring to life the Asean power grid.

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A young start-up founder talks about quitting his job to take the path less trodden, and discuss with DBS the ingredients for success.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Gen Zs are embracing the entrepreneurial life. Instead of working for someone, they want to start their own companies, sometimes fresh out of school.

There are also more entrepreneurial programmes for them even in secondary schools. Online platforms also let them start businesses online and have a wider audience for their products and services.

But what exactly is involved in starting a start-up? Is it something only for the rich kids or is it within reach of everyone?

In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan looks at how people can start their own business even in their 20s, and what’s involved in the process.

Her guests are Accredify founder Quah Zheng Wei, who started his business aged 27, and DBS Head of Corporate and SME Banking Koh Kar Siong.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:52 The steps to starting a start-up

5:33 Quitting his banking job to venture out on his own

8:39 Entrepreneurs as young as 12

14:40 How to get funding

21:16 What defines a successful start-up and what’s the survival rate?

24:28 What are your ingredients for success?

28:05 Will starting my own business make me rich?

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What are some of President Trump’s likely policy priorities after he takes office for a second time? Will he do exactly as he threatened?

Synopsis: The Straits Times’ assistant foreign editor Clement Tan catches up with US bureau chief Bhagyashree Garekar to talk about President Donald Trump’s possible policy priorities in his second term.

In this episode, they discuss the cabinet appointees President Trump has already announced, his China policy and the war of words that has already erupted between Trump’s “bro-in-chief” Elon Musk and Trump’s MAGA base supporters.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:38 Trump's inauguration and immediate priorities

6:09 Internal conflicts within the Republican Party

12:32 Trump's approach to China

24:26 The future of TikTok in US and Trump's influence

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Finding meaning and purpose in life.

Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

In this New Year’s day episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo talks to Adj Assoc Prof Angie Chew about the importance of spirituality in our lives. They also discuss how to harness this source of strength to improve our mental health and find meaning, purpose, and happiness in life.

Prof Chew is the Founder, CEO and Mindfulness Principal of Brahm Centre, a mental health charity dedicated to promoting happier and healthier living.

Highlights (click/tap above)

2:24 What is spirituality?

6:08 Coping with irrational fears and jealousy

10:23 Creating a distance between you and your thoughts

14:57 Parents predicting that their children won’t do well in school

18:25 What if spirituality becomes a source of stress for you?

22:32 It’s time to forgive someone

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Political stalemate is diminishing Thailand’s international stature and economy

Synopsis: The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

Thailand, once seen as a rising middle power, is now stuck in political and economic stagnation that are affecting its international standing. Its years of political turmoil had caused its economy to underperform, with GDP growing by 1.9 per cent in 2023.

While economists expect around GDP growth at 2.7 per cent in 2024 and 2.9 per cent in 2025 - the growth is inadequate to satisfy demands and expectations.

Thailand is currently under the relatively new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 38-year-old daughter of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra. But its “old guard” institutions have not allowed the country to progress politically, which are controlling political outcomes through agencies like the constitutional court, the election commission, the anti-corruption commission and the Senate, says Professor Thitinan Pongsudhirak, a senior fellow of the Institute of Security and International Studies at Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Political Science.

Meanwhile, Thailand's international standing has diminished - though the country’s size and geographic location mean it remains a key player in the region. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is also divided on contentious issues such as the ongoing civil war in Myanmar.

While former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin has been appointed an informal advisor to next year’s Asean chair, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, expectations are low.

The former premier, as well as Prime Minister Anwar himself, are from an older generation - but Asean needs a younger generation to lead it forward, says Professor Thitinan, who is currently a visiting professor as well at the London School of Economics, in this episode with host Nirmal Ghosh.

Highlights (click/tap above):

6:02 How the military coup in May 2014 'sank' Thailand

10:29 Thailand lost out on tech revolutions like AI

15:07 Why Asean is currently at its weakest

19:22 How Thailand can play a regional role in the Myanmar crisis, and curb transnational crimes like scams

21:39 Msia PM Anwar picks Thaksin Shinawatra as informal Asean adviser

Host: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani

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As we inch closer to a new year, will you be putting “losing weight” on your list of resolutions - for the nth time?

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.

Dropping the pounds is a classic New Year’s resolution for many people, but sticking to it often proves challenging.

Natasha wanted to find out what trips up our weight loss goals, so she turned to the experts, who have seen success stories and epic fails.

On this episode of The Usual Place, she is joined by Mira Azman (@miraacurl), Senior Exercise Experience Coach at Virgin Active Singapore, and Jerome Simon (@jxmonxstar), Senior Club General Manager at Fitness First Singapore.

The new year usually brings them new clients - it’s a ‘New Year, New Me’ vibe, they both concur - but people have been known to drop out within weeks of signing up.

Mira and Jerome highlight that people often come in with unrealistic expectations.

Like one of Jerome’s clients who wanted the physique that actor Chris Hemsworth had when he was playing Thor within two months. (Spoiler alert: The Thor-wannabe went AWOL after two months). Or Mira’s client who wanted to lose 10kg in a month, despite barely having any exercise experience.

That’s why both trainers say that accountability, whether by working out with a coach or finding a supportive community, can keep one on track.

Watch this week’s episode of The Usual Place to find out what else these trainers had to say about TikTok trends, unsustainable diet fads and how to shift your mindset to get fit in 2025.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:18 “New Year, New Me” vibes

5:48 How a Thor-wannabe went AWOL

11:58 Can you achieve your goals with your TikTok fam?

30:51 Facing social sabotage - “Are you sure you can do it?”

Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

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Developing countries are in a vicious debt cycle with little relief in sight, undermining social progress.

Synopsis: The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

Some 3.3 billion people live in countries that spend more on interest payments in their debt, than on either education or health. In 2023, a record 54 developing countries allocated 10 per cent or more of government revenue just to pay off interest on their debt - reducing funds available to provide basic services from schools to hospitals, for their populations.

Public debt thus becomes a human rights crisis, as well as an environmental crisis as most debt is denominated in foreign currencies. Countries then often have to export their way out of debt - which in many cases, such as in that of Laos, means exploiting their natural resources.

The crisis is worsened by the fact that for many developing countries, it is more costly to borrow than for rich countries - because their credit ratings are worse. For example, the average African country may be paying almost 10 per cent while the United States and Germany may be paying less than 3 per cent, because the latter have higher credit ratings.

In Laos' case, there is a geopolitical dimension as well; about 50 per cent of Laos's external debt is owed to China.

There is wide consensus that this is a full blown crisis, but the solutions to it are hard to implement. Part of the reason is many creditors are private lenders. Yet solutions are critical if developing countries are to be able to dig themselves out from under the mountain of debt they are burdened with.

In this episode of Asian Insider, Olivia De Schutter, professor of law and UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, and Keith Barney, Associate Professor at the Australian National University's Crawford School of Public Policy, share with host Nirmal Ghosh insights into the fundamentally unjust situation many developing countries are trapped in.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:52 Global debt: From $51 trillion in 2010 to $97 trillion in 2023

4:01 The Pact for the Future acknowledges the issue, but much public debt is owned by private creditors

5:53 Why Laos debt crisis is also an environmental crisis; China's role in this

10:04 Since the debt is in foreign currencies, countries must export to repay it

13:59 China offers debt deferrals, not relief, just delaying the issue

16:01 Debt burden is driving the international community to consider debt-for-nature or debt-for-climate swaps

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Host: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg)

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Is modern dating painful and how can those who want to find love in 2025 find love intentionally?

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.

On this episode of The Usual Place, host Natasha Ann Zachariah dissected the dating game with Andrea Tan, a certified sex, love and relationship coach and founder of Athena Rising Coaching & Consulting and Chia Wei Goh, founder of CGull, a dating consultancy for men.

According to results from a Bumble survey that was released mid-Nov 2024, people here are still keen to date – four in five Singaporean singles interviewed are looking to find a long-term partner in 2025. (Bumble is a women-first dating and social networking app that was founded in 2014.)

But what are some of the issues that get in the way of finding love?

From treating dates as job interviews to having many deal-breakers, both Andrea and Chia Wei dove into the insights they gleaned from working with their clients.

Natasha wanted to find out if dating stereotypes of ideal partners that surface on social media – “man in finance, trust fund, 6’5”, blue eyes” or “trad wife”, for example – hurt or help one’s chances at making a great impression.

Meanwhile, Chia Wei suggested that both genders take on a niche hobby such as yoga for men or muay thai for women, to open more opportunities to meet a partner of the opposite sex.

Andrea, who is also Bumble’s relationship expert, said that to press ahead in the dating game, one needs a cheerleader support group to provide positive affirmations.

Highlights (click/tap above):

6:59 Should you lower your standards in dating?

11:46 Looking for KPIs in dating

15:16 Men are in a more vulnerable position than women

29:42 Is it game over in the dating game for those over 40?

32:51 Where to start if you’re a first-time dater

35:00 Are men bad at conversations?

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Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

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“Money not enough” - not even raising fares can fix current school bus woes.

Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.

School bus fares are constantly rising, and yet operators are saying that ferrying pupils to schools is a loss-making venture with little way out. Mr Darry Lim, 44, who grew his father’s bus company from eight to 38 buses, says that the troubles facing the industry are only worsening as a sizeable number of local drivers are leaving the trade every year.

Darry is the director of Hui Leong, a private transport company and serves as the transport officer of the Singapore School Transport Association which represents mainly self-employed school bus drivers.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:21 More drivers than buses are needed

4:11 Shrinking local driver population also means a cut in foreign drivers because of the allowable foreign worker quota, worsening the situation

7:05 A driver’s typical working day start at 5.30am to pick up the first pupil

15:40 The international school student chips in

19:15 “I might be dead before I can pay off the bus!”

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Rich lodes of valuable metals lie on the seafloor. Will a global rush to mine them be allowed – and will doing so damage the world’s oceans?

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Scattered across the sea bed are trillions of potato-sized lumps brimming with lucrative metals vital to making electric vehicle batteries, wind turbines, smartphones and much more. This is sparking a “blue rush”, as some countries and companies are eager to cash-in on them.

Yet the mining of polymetallic nodules remains banned and there are growing concerns that scooping them off the sea floor risks disrupting one of the most important, but still poorly understood, parts of the planet. In this episode, hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty speak with The Pew Charitable Trusts’ project director of ocean governance Julian Jackson on the risks.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

2:12 Three different types of deep sea mining

6:42 Environmental impacts of deep sea mining

12:21 Why countries are pushing for deep sea mining

14:58 Implication of Micronesian country Nauru announcing intention to start sea bed mining.

17:02 Is deep sea mining necessary?

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Good leadership that inspires confidence cuts across age.

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It isn’t possible to draw lines along age, tenure, skill and leadership in the working world as neatly as previously.

The image of top leaders has expanded beyond the notion of someone assuming their position after a long-drawn process.

This is a convention upended, perhaps most prominently, by the heady proliferation of influential start-ups with precociously young leaders at the helm, one of whom journalist Tay Hong Yi spoke to in the latest episode of Headstart On Record

His guest is:

Mr Looi Qin En, partner at venture capital firm Saison Capital, who co-founded careers discovery platform Glints.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:00 How did Glints’ co-founders start a business that young?

3:20 How did Qin En grow both his technical skills and soft skills so quickly?

6:30 How to convince people to look past your age as a young leader?

14:53 How to inspire confidence among those you lead?

16:59 Has Qin En ever felt he has peaked early in his career?

20:32 Where young leaders have the most room to learn

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Factors to watch are increasing population, workforce and productivity.

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the Asian continent.

In this episode, Ravi speaks with James Cheo, chief investment officer for Asean and India with HSBC Group Private Banking, on the glowing economic prospects for Asean and India amid weakening growth in the ageing countries of North-east Asia.

Mr Cheo is a former macroeconomist with Singapore’s central bank, Monetary Authority of Singapore.

They discuss what’s driving growth in South-east Asia and India, growth being led by productivity and not just investments, and the potential pitfalls investors into these regions need to look out for.

They also discuss the likely impact of Donald Trump returning to the American presidency in January 2025.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:10 The ‘Triple Rs’ powering South-east Asia

6:40 The new AI is all about Asean and India

9:50 The middle class is leading the way for both regions

11:00 India: 8 years of market gains in a row; Rupee stability great for investors

20:10 Asean’s tripwires

23:00 Deglobalisation challenge; Trump's return and South-east Asia

Host: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg)

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From unwanted Secret Santa gifts to guest etiquette fails, Natasha and her guests dive into the dos and don’ts of navigating holiday gatherings with humour and grace.

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.

The holiday season is here, bringing with it the fun - and sometimes the headache - of social gatherings. Whether it’s an office party, a house dinner, or a festive get-together with friends, the rules of holiday etiquette can be blurry.

On this episode of The Usual Place, Natasha is joined by colleagues who are seasoned party hosts themselves - The Straits Times features correspondent Elizabeth Law and ST senior audience growth specialist Friday Farzanah.

With tinsel on their mics and an adorable alt-Christmas tree, the trio dissect different scenarios of holiday etiquette, from navigating cheapo Secret Santas to guests who break your glasses. They debate whether “enforced fun” like icebreaker games should be, well, enforced, and reflect on gracious hosting and thoughtful guest behavior.

What pet peeves do you have about office parties, or being a guest or host during the holiday season? Tell us in the comment section below!

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:56 Secret Santa - yay or nay?

7:06 The rules of regifting

17:50 Is it ok to flake on a house party if you don’t feel up to it?

27:48 The paw-rent dilemma of dealing with excited guests

39:05 Tag-team hosting

Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

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It is safer to live near a nuclear power plant than to ride a plane, says an expert. Do we have a Not In My Backyard (Nimby) syndrome?

Synopsis: Every second Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests.

Nuclear energy: Why not? That is the response from an expert on why Singapore is exploring it.

The radioactive release from the Fukushima meltdown in 2011 did not kill anyone, but thousands of workers at coal mines die every year, says Dr Alvin Chew, a senior fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies in NTU.

Dr Chew’s research focuses on the usage of civilian nuclear energy. He was previously with the civil service, working on energy security and energy transition issues.

“When you compare the (nuclear sector) to airline industries, there are more airline crashes and lives being lost. But yet, people are still flying,” he adds.

Still, the horrors of nuclear disasters such as the meltdowns in Chernobyl and Fukushima appear to have scarred mankind. To go nuclear or not is a highly polarising topic in many countries.

To gain the public’s trust on nuclear energy in Singapore, Dr Chew emphasises the importance for authorities to explain a country’s need for nuclear energy, educate the people about radiation safety, and also ensure the population is prepared for a worst-case scenario.

Most of the time, the best form of protection is to stay at home, shut the windows and wait for the authorities’ instructions, he adds.

Singapore, like several other countries mired by the triple threat of climate change, energy security and rising electricity costs, is taking a hard look at a controversial energy source – nuclear power.

The authorities have been exploring advanced nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors (SMRs), that are promised to be safer.

In this episode, Lynda Hong and co-host Shabana Begum find out what drives the fear of nuclear power. Will Singapore residents allow a nuclear plant to be built in their 'backyard'?

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:32 No deaths from Fukushima meltdown itself, but more deaths from coal-mining

7:34 Evacuation is not the best protection from radiation leaks

9:36 Why small modular reactors (SMRs) are suitable for Singapore

17:00 Nuclear and the 'Nimby' syndrome

26:02 How nuclear waste becomes a social issue

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Want a dress ironed? A facial? A shirt darned? Or perhaps a coffee freshly brewed, right on your doorstep?

Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST’s global correspondents about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

More services are being offered by Indonesians on motorcycles and bicycles.

Mr Subban has a sewing machine affixed to the table in front of his bicycle. Madam Desri Muliati irons clothes on a motorcycle, using a steam iron heated with a portable gas canister.

They are among Indonesia’s formidable force of informal workers that drive the economy, accounting for nearly 61 per cent of the country’s total labour force.

In this episode, ST’s foreign editor Li Xueying speaks with journalist Aqil Hamzah about the services that these workers provide, and why they eschew jobs in the formal sector.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:10 Making ends meet

3:32 Finding them on TikTok, Instagram and on WhatsApp

6:07 Getting started during the pandemic; how much do they roughly earn as part of this 'informal' economy?

8:46 Challenges for the new Prabowo government

15:30 A reporter intern’s observations about Indonesia; his first experience of Jakarta

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Hypertension is a silent killer; check it before it’s too late.

Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Do you know if you have high blood pressure or what's also known as hypertension? According to the National Population Health Survey 2022, about one in three Singaporeans aged 18 to 74 has hypertension. This condition puts them at risk of heart disease and stroke. However, a significant proportion remains unaware because the symptoms become obvious only when the condition is severe.

Hypertension is present when a person’s blood pressure is at 140/90 mmHg or higher. But a slightly lower reading doesn't reduce the risk. In August 2024, the European Society of Cardiology, an influential society among cardiologists, introduced a new high blood pressure or BP category of 120-139. This implies that even readings in this range are not 'normal' as doctors once thought.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo talks to Assoc Prof Chin Chee Tang, a cardiologist from the National Heart Centre Singapore, about the new category and what to make of it. They also discuss renal denervation, a procedure that the same society said may be considered for some patients with uncontrolled, drug-resistant high blood pressure.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:19 Should I be worried about a new category of hypertension?

5:30 How do I manage my blood pressure?

11:39 Monitoring the impact of salt reduction on your blood pressure

13:32 Can high blood pressure be lowered to normal levels?

19:39 Is renal denervation the right procedure for resistant hypertension?

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The implementation of developing countries’ climate targets hinges on the availability of finance and technology

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Despite the criticisms surrounding the UN climate conference COP29, which took place over two weeks in November in Baku, Azerbaijan, negotiators managed to reach an agreement on two key finance-related issues.

A new goal for annual climate finance flows was set at US $300 billion by 2035, a three-fold increase from the previous $100 billion target. Developed countries should take the lead in delivering this amount to developing countries to help them take climate action. An agreement on carbon markets was also reached at the summit, allowing countries to cooperate through the international trade in carbon credits to meet their climate goals.

But what do all these mean for Singapore and South-east Asia? In this episode, host Audrey Tan finds out from Ms Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

3:45 What does the COP29 outcome mean for Singapore and South-east Asia?

9:17 Can the outcome on carbon markets at COP29 help to overcome concerns on environmental integrity?

11:00 What is Singapore’s reputation in the area of carbon markets like?

13:07 How will the outcome on the new climate finance target affect climate action in Asia?

17:46 Will the waning leadership of traditional climate champions such as the US and the EU affect investor confidence in climate initiatives?

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Two avid travellers reveal their top hacks, where to sit on the plane and how to cut the budget while having fun.

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Singaporeans love to travel. In a survey, people said one overseas trip a year is essential. But how do we travel well while still maintaining our budgets?

Would you travel to Europe but eat cup noodles to save money?

In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan looks at the top travel hacks from experts, how people achieve “budget comfort” and upgrade the travel experience without splurging thousands of dollars.

Her guests are Youtrip chief operating officer Kelvin Lam, who once left his investment banking job to be a full-time backpacker, and youthful “budget comfort” traveller Prisca Ang.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:00 How Prisca spent $3,500 for seven cities in 10 days in Japan

8:33 Should I take a direct flight or layover; top travel hacks; benefits of (being near) youth hostels

13:59 Flight hacks: what to pack, where to sit, sales

18:00 How much is too much to spend on travel?

23:45 Prioritising experiences, rather than just seeing famous sights

33:00 Must you take at least one overseas holiday a year?

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The US’ President-elect inherits a world different from that in his first term.

Synopsis: The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

Tariffs - as a weapon to restore and rejuvenate American jobs and manufacturing - will be back with a vengeance in Donald Trump’s second term. So will competition with China, in the course of which performative support for Taiwan by hawks in Congress and Washington DC security circles may end up provoking Beijing and thus hurting Taiwan.

Yet the US’ 47th President will inherit a world different from that of his first term in 2017 - one with more limits to American power. While some hawks in Washington see China as weak and advocate that the US should do everything it can to push it over the edge, realists understand the US can no longer do everything.

From the perspective of South-east Asia, it is imperative to defuse the zero-sum mentality of US-China competition. Faced with the disruptive effects of tariffs, this region has to also find ways to go back to a kind of globalisation that works for everyone.

These are some of the challenges, and currents, that the next American President and the US' trade partners and allies must navigate and adapt to, as a new era looms in Washington DC.

In this episode of Asian Insider, Nirmal hosts Danny Quah, Professor of Economics and Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, and Robert Manning, Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, DC, who is working on the think tank’s Strategic Foresight and China programmes.

They share their perspectives from opposite sides of the world, on the foreign policy of the Donald Trump 2.0 Administration.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:51 Defusing the zero-sum game; what is Trump's idea of a bilateral trade deficit?

6:47 Trump inheriting a very different world now in his second term

13:17 Is there a kind of globalisation that can work for everyone?

16:34 Why Donald Trump is not shy to exercise hard power

18:02 China weak? Why the US can't do everything anymore

23:54 What makes Trump so tricky to work with?

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Unlike our school days where it was easier to find a buddy, making new friends as an adult isn’t something that we leave to chance.

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.

When you hit your adulting years, it is inevitable that someone will ask you “Have you found a partner?”. Interestingly enough, you rarely get asked if you have made new friends.

The struggle to make new friends when you are older is real. Many don’t realise - or only learn when they drift apart from their childhood friends - is that friendships, like other relationships, take effort to thrive.

In this episode of The Usual Place, host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores the complexities of forming - and keeping - friendships in adulthood.

Joining her are Grace Ann Chua, 30, CEO and co-founder of Friendzone SG, and Jarel Low, 34, the co-founder of Offline Singapore, two individuals dedicated to creating events for meaningful connections.

From how to step out of your comfort zone to red flags in friendships, the trio discuss the upside - and challenges - to meeting new people.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:15 Why is it difficult to make friends as an adult?

9:20 The 25s vs the 35s: the different friendship outlook

14:03 Are Singaporeans a judgy, guarded bunch?

22:20 Red flags in friendships

34:05 What if you have lost the ability to make friends?

Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

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The move may be difficult, but can be rewarding for both personal and professional development.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Talents with overseas exposure are coveted for their ability to help companies realise their global aspirations.

There is also robust appetite among Singapore talents to work abroad.

However, employers frequently find it challenging to convince talents here to take up overseas opportunities.

Journalist Tay Hong Yi speaks to those who have navigated and are helping others to navigate this complex undertaking to work abroad to shed light on the dilemma.

His guests are:

Dr Nadir Zafar, chief experience officer at the Human Capital Leadership Institute and director of the Singapore Leaders Network

Ms Cheryl Lin, a business analyst based in Copenhagen who moved there for further studies

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:39 What are the pathways to working abroad?

5:23 What are some of the trade-offs to consider?

7:52 Why do employers find it especially challenging to convince talents to move elsewhere?

16:58 What can you do to increase the chances of an offer?

24:57 What support is needed to increase the number of locals work abroad to develop professionally?

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We examine the impact of the recent US presidential election result.

Synopsis: The Straits Times’ associate foreign editor Lim Ai Leen and senior columnist Lin Suling meet up in the studio with Bhagyashree Garekar, The Straits Times’ United States bureau chief who covered the US presidential election all year long, and is back in Singapore for a short break.

In this episode, they discuss how Bhagya arrived at her early prediction of a Trump win before the Nov 5 election, how Trump played to the male and minority voters, global anti-incumbency election trends and how they think Asian countries will shape to deal with the impact.

Highlights (click/tap above):

5:12 How Trump appealed to male voters in this 'woke' age, why Trump beat expectations to win the minority vote in the US

15:50 Political lessons for governments in Asia and how they relate to voters; expected impact from incoming Trump administration

17:54 Dissecting the dynamics of the phone call between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and US President-elect Donald Trump on Nov 11

24:00 Tariffs: Making sense of Trump's promises from the Asian perspective

27:50 3 words to define US politics in the incoming Trump era

Hosts: Lim Ai Leen (limal@sph.com.sg) and Lin Suling (linsuling@sph.com.sg)

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The Labubu craze exploded earlier in 2024 thanks to Blackpink's Lisa. What's keeping the love for Labubu going?

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.

Inspired by Scandinavian folklore, Labubu was created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung as part of his Monsters character series in 2015.

How do you know when a toy is a big deal?

When people are brazenly committing crimes to get it. And when hundreds of people queue overnight to be the first to get their hands on it. When fans get into shoving matches and the police have to be called.

Bakers make cakes in its image, while enterprising sellers offer product customisations like braces, make-up and custom identity cards.

Perhaps the true hallmarks of a product’s popularity are a hot reseller market and the existence of fake versions.

In a nutshell, these events describe the months-long craze over Labubu – the fanged little elf that everyone around the world is going gaga over.

Even though Labubu has been around since 2015, her star skyrocketed earlier in 2024 with a little bit of help from a popular K-pop star Lisa of Blackpink fame.

Distilling it for the people who don't get the hype, Natasha finds out what the hype is all about and why collectors enjoy these art toys so much.

To give her the download on all things 'LBB', Jeremy Lee, 44, the business director for South-east Asia at Pop Mart International - a Chinese toy company - and Yumiko Kayahara, 35, a KISS92 FM DJ, join her on The Usual Place to explain the current craze.

From being a “kidult” to how Pop Mart is keeping up with the demand, they chat with Natasha in this wide-ranging interview on why this plushie has people going ga-ga.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:55 The celebrity endorsement effect

13:10 The reseller market and fakes on the market

20:15 Customisations and copyright of Labubu - will Pop Mart do something about it?

26:24 Who is a “kidult”?

36:21 Will Pop Mart have another toy that matches Labubu’s popularity?

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Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

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Technology is advancing at such a pace as Chinese electric vehicle brand Xpeng is aiming to prove to the global market.

Synopsis: In this special episode, The Straits Times' Lee Nian Tjoe meets Mr He Xiaopeng, the chairman and chief executive of Chinese electric vehicle brand, Xpeng.

By 2025, Xpeng cars will bring the driver from door-to-door with barely any human intervention and in 2026, it plans to deliver its first flying vehicle.

Xpeng is using automated driving technology to make driving safer and more relaxing.

The target, Mr He says, is to make the cars behave like “good drivers” on the road, adapt to local conditions and behaviours.

Concurrently, the company is taking to the skies. Its first flying vehicle will reach customers in 2026.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:55 By 2025, Xpeng’s drivers will only need to step in to take control once or twice per 100km covered

3:45 Level 5 autonomous driving means that the vehicle can handle itself in all conditions, whether it is a typhoon or an earthquake

5:25 Automated driving technology does not mean drivers will lose their jobs

7:00 Flying cars?

8:46 How Xpeng picks its markets and goes about entering them

9:35 On why only a minority of car companies in China today will survive in the next five to 10 years

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Host: Lee Nian Tjoe (niantjoel@sph.com.sg)

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Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong

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How Singapore intends to settle noise disputes more effectively.

Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests.

Settling noise disputes will be easier with mandatory mediation as the Community Disputes Management Framework (CDMF) is enhanced, under the Community Disputes Resolution (Amendment) Bill.

Involved with how the framework can be enhanced is grassroots leader Raymond Poh.

In this episode, Lynda Hong and co-host Christie Chiu speak with him to hear about his 14 years of experience in dealing with noise disputes, and how mediation has been effective in resolving disputes between neighbours (with an 80 per cent success rate with voluntary mediation cases).

Mr Poh also shares how the Community Advisory Panel’s (CAP) recommendations, along with the proposed CDMF enhancements, may help neighbours better understand one another and find middle ground.

If the dispute remains unresolved after mediation with the Community Mediation Centre (CMC), neighbours may consider approaching the Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals (CDRT) to file a claim as a last resort. This is equivalent to taking legal action against your neighbour, and parties involved are required to attempt mediation before filing a CDRT claim.

The new laws will also mean that officers under the new Community Relations Unit (CRU) have powers to investigate and take action in disputes where a neighbour severely disrupts the peace, such as cases where the neighbour deliberately makes loud noise throughout the day.

Officers can investigate, such as taking statements from neighbours, and with the resident’s consent, install noise sensors in homes to collect evidence.

The authorities also intend to allow the Housing Board to consider compulsory acquisition of flats as a deterrent and “the absolute last resort for severe, recalcitrant nuisance-making”.

This measure will be considered only when all other levers have failed, and acquisition is needed to protect the interests of other residents, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and the Ministry of Law and Ministry of National Development said in a joint statement in August, adding that this will be similar to how HDB can consider compulsory acquisition of flats for those convicted of throwing killer litter under the Penal Code.

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Highlights (click/tap above):

1:25 CCTVs, house visits and detective work - a memorable dispute that Mr Poh had mediated

7:38 Different forms of mediation

8:17 The difference between the Community Mediation Centre (CMC) and the Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals (CDRT)

11:37 Why settling neighbour disputes amicably is still a priority over mandatory mediation

12:40 How simple 'give and take' neighbourly acts can help avoid mediation as much as possible

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Hosts: Lynda Hong (lyndahong@sph.com.sg) and Christie Chiu (christiec@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Amirul Karim

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Should young people be talking about - and planning for - their deaths?

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.

In this episode of The Usual Place, three millennials under 35 get candid about mortality and what changed their perspectives on death.

Ho Hui Sze, 30, a counselling psychologist and host of Being With Grief podcast, G. Kethlyn Gayatiri, 32, a freelance educator, and Muhammad Alif, 28, a financial advisor and content creator, are no strangers to talking about death.

They feature on Let's Talk About Death - a five-episode docuseries by The Straits Times, which premiered on Oct 23, 2024.

From choosing a casket to protecting their passwords for their online accounts, each of them explores different aspects of end-of-life planning and dying well.

Kethlyn is filmed in Episode 2 with her mother, Irene Koh, while Alif appears with his wife Liyana (@financewithliyandlif), in Episode 4.

As for Hui Sze(@beingwith.grief), she chooses to memorialise her own bedroom in Episode 5.

Natasha wants to find out how discussing death can be liberating, the misconceptions that often come up when planning for death, and how thinking about dying has made them live life differently.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:36 What made these millennials change their perspective of death?

6:16 Hui Sze talks about the pain of death and the gifts of grief

17:19 What if I die first? Kethlyn recounts talking to her mother

23:12 Alif gets emotional when creating his will - his “last love letter”

31:25 A ‘Dabao Kit’ and and Death Cafes to talk about death

39:32 How has talking about death made them live life differently?

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Where is Singapore dementia research headed?

Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

This episode is on a topic that affects millions worldwide: dementia. We will explore the differences between how dementia presents in Asian versus Caucasian populations, and what this means when it comes to early intervention and future treatments.

Professor Nagaendran Kandiah, director of the Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at Nanyang Technological University is our guest. He also talks to Joyce Teo about Lecanemab and Donanemab, two drugs that can slow down Alzheimer’s disease by treating the root cause. Donanemab, for instance, has been approved, but not recommended for the National Health Service in England.

Highlights (click/tap above)

1:05 Differences in the way dementia shows up in Asians and Caucasians

6:01 A blood test to pick up dementia

11:59 Lecanemab and Donanemab, two drugs that have been approved elsewhere for those with Alzheimer’s disease

18:50 What can you do to lower your risk of vascular dementia?

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International carbon markets can help to channel funding to developing countries and help them take action to tackle climate change.

Synopsis: Every first and thirdTuesdayof the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

What is the difference between carbon avoidance, removal or reduction? This question is one of a few key ones holding up global consensus on the establishment of a global carbon credit programme under Article 6 the Paris Agreement. At the UN climate conference COP29, which will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov 11 to 22, negotiators will be hammering out the details to enable this programme to be implemented. Article 6 of the Paris Agreement allows countries to cooperate with one another to achieve their climate targets, such as through carbon markets.

What are the differences between these three terms, and why are they so contentious? To find out more about the roadblocks hindering an agreement on carbon markets at COP29, hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty chat with Mr Anshari Rahman, director of policy and analytics and investment firm GenZero. Mr Anshari was a former climate negotiator on Article 6 with the Singapore Government.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

2:08 What is Article 6 all about?

4:07 Why is Article 6 important for South-east Asia?

7:42 What are the main sticking points of negotiations on Article 6?

9:33 What are the issues surrounding the varying definitions of carbon avoidance, removal, or reduction?

13:58 What are the other benefits that Article 6 can deliver?

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DBS’ sustainability chief reveals ways to get into sustainability and why sustainable finance matters.

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The warmer the weather, the more we feel the impact of human activities on climate change. But how do we make a difference? Should we find jobs that work on sustainability, particularly on the environment front? Or invest in more meaningful asset classes in the sustainability field?

In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan examines why sustainability matters, how to get a job in the ESG field, and what we can do in our daily lives and with our investing to contribute to a more sustainable world.

Her guest, Helge Muenkel, also describes how his career started with a Masters in development economics, and the twists and turns he made before finally landing in his current position as DBS chief sustainability officer.

Highlights (click/tap above):

6:52 What skills do I need to work in sustainability?

10:20 What is sustainable finance?

12:47 Do my individual efforts make a difference?

15:07 How caring about climate change protects what we love

26:03 Three little things you can do to change the world

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Its warren of underground bunkers and tunnels, which sheltered the city’s residents during the heavy bombing of the Second Sino-Japanese war, are turned into lifestyle destinations today.

Synopsis: The Straits Times chats with ST’s global correspondents about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

Chongqing bears a grim wartime history. As China’s wartime capital which Chiang Kai-shek’s Kuomintang government decamped to in 1937, it was heavily bombed during the Second Sino-Japanese war. Bunkers - some 16,000 - were built into the city’s hills and mountains, sheltering terrified residents as the bombs rained down.

Some eight decades on, the Chongqing government has given these underground shelters a new lease of life.

In this episode, ST’s foreign editor Li Xueying speaks to China correspondent Aw Cheng Wei about what it is like to be in those bunkers today, and why Chongqing is approaching its wartime past differently from other Chinese cities.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:39 Bookshops, car washes and mahjong sessions

2:51 A real coming to terms with its history?

8:24 Making the most of one’s past

14:04 The Straits Times sets up shop in Chongqing

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Edited by: Fa’izah Sani

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Political upheaval in Japan as its snap elections see the ruling party lose its majority, reshaping its ties with the US and Asia.

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the Asian continent.

In this episode, Ravi speaks with Tobias Harris, founder of political risk consultancy Japan Foresight on the fallout from the stunning electoral reverses suffered by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba following his decision to hold snap polls.

They discuss what the results, which saw the long-governing Liberal Democratic Party and allied party Komeito lose their parliamentary majority, mean for Japan, its alliance with the US, and its ties with wider Asia.

Tobias and Ravi also discuss how the results could impact on fiscal policy, and whether the government would now be forced to go in for further fiscal expansion.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:36 Japan’s political ‘earthquake’

4:33 Anger, frustration in Japan

7:50 Domestic priorities to be a focus

8:33 Japan’s foreign policy

17:55 Fiscal discipline will be difficult

21:17 A modernised LDP

Host: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg)

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Unless one candidate wins swing states decisively, a quick settlement is unlikely in America’s cliffhanger election.

Synopsis: The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

The United States’ presidential election, which polls show is currently in a statistical tie, is unlikely to be settled quickly unless one candidate decisively wins enough swing states - which remains a possibility.

Short of that however, both parties have armies of lawyers ready to file challenges to the result - with resolution potentially taking a long time, and concerns over instability in the interim.

While a Kamala Harris presidency would bring a degree of continuity to foreign policy - and possibly some push back against Israel’s conduct - a Donald Trump presidency would have echoes of his first term, in which he bristled against the traditional post World War II international order, bringing up issues even with American allies such as NATO. A second term would bring more transactionalism and disruption even as some countries would like to see him back in power. He has also claimed that he will end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours.

From the eye of the gathering storm in an increasingly severely polarised America, senior journalist, author and veteran foreign correspondent Steven Herman, Chief National Correspondent of Voice of America, shares his views with Asian Insider host Nirmal Ghosh.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:17 The implications from the elections on foreign policies

5:05 Global perceptions of America and how some are eager to see Donald Trump return

6:33 Potential for political instability and the possibility of a long unresolved election

11:16 The public sentiment and political polarization of the elections

15:03 How Trump and Harris are looking at reaching out to younger audience through podcasts

Host: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani

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Navigating the US election scene - from Trump's rise to economic worries and the shifting tides of masculinity in politics.

Synopsis: The Straits Times’ assistant foreign editor Clement Tan catches up with US bureau chief Bhagyashree Garekar to share her insights into the US presidential elections on Nov 5, 2024.

Clement Tan speaks with Bhagyashree Garekar, ST’s US bureau chief, about her experiences covering the US elections. They discuss the changes in American society, the rise of Trump, and the impact of inflation concerns on voter sentiment.

In this episode, Bhagya shares memorable encounters from her travels across the US, highlighting the political landscape and the growing diversity in the population. The conversation also touches on the psychological aspects of masculinity in politics and the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming election results.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:51 Memorable encounters on the campaign trail

8:23 Changes in infrastructure and American society

12:33 The rise of Trump and white nationalism

16:41 Masculinity and political identity

18:57 Economic concerns and election predictions

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Host: Clement Tan (clemtan@sph.com.sg) & Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani

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Observing with empathy, asking the right questions and listening will go a long way to charting out how to give meaningful support.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are aspirational ideals that have permeated conversations of work life and good employment.

Yet, there is still room for improvement when it comes to putting these aspirations into practice, if a survey on diversity issues commissioned by The Straits Times and release in August is anything to go by.

In this episode, ST journalist Tay Hong Yi finds out how employers and employees both have their part to play in making workplaces more inclusive in meaningful ways without patronising those who benefit.

His guests are:

Ms Winifred Ling, a couples therapist and relationship coach who has lived with an invisible disability for close to two decades

Ms Hsu Yi Peng, a young leader who helmed an initiative to provide students with diverse needs internship opportunities at her company, HSBC, on top of her day job as a product specialist.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:46 How did the idea of diversity, equity and inclusion come to the guests’ attention?

5:01 What was the learning curve like for Yi Peng when she took on the initiative?

9:20 Should employers or employees lead the charge to promote inclusion?

13:20 How did HSBC devise the support moves for students in the initiative?

19:12 How to balance between providing accommodations and seeing individuals for who they are beyond their traits?

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Unlocking new sources of financing for nature, ending harmful subsidies and benefit sharing among issues to be discussed

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

It has been two years since the Global Biodiversity Framework was adopted, and almost 200 countries are set to gather in Cali, Colombia, from Oct 21 to Nov 1 to discuss the way forward. The framework, touted as the biodiversity equivalent of the Paris Agreement that aims to help the world avert catastrophic climate change, wants to help slow, even reverse, nature’s decline.

The framework outlines four goals that the world hopes to achieve by 2050, including protecting and restoring nature and closing the biodiversity finance gap. The framework also outlines 22 targets, to be achieved by 2030, to help the world achieve the longer-term goals. Targets include the one to restore 30 per cent of all degraded ecosystems by 2030, and to protect and restore 30 per cent of the world’s lands and seas by that same timeline.

At COP16, countries are expected to come up with an action plan to translate these goals and targets into concrete action. But what are some hot topics, and how will countries navigate this? To find out more, hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty chat with Mr Will McGoldrick, Asia-Pacific managing director for The Nature Conservancy.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

2:29 Why is COP16 important?

4:48 What does The Nature Conservancy – one of the world’s largest environmental non-profit organisations that is tracking negotiations – expect to see at COP16?

6:40 Protecting nature does not come cheap. What are negotiations looking like on the finance front?

9:46 How do we start to phase out subsidies that harm nature?

14:30 Benefit sharing is expected to be another topic of discussions at COP16. What is it and why is it important?

17:12 How are South-east Asian countries approaching nature conservation?

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US trade policy and US-China competition concerns are high on the minds of South-east Asia observers.

Synopsis: The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

Hardening strategic competition with China will remain front and centre of the foreign policy focus of the next US Administration in Washington DC. But while Asian countries have a mixed response to this superpower competition, most seek to stay on the right side of the United States and off the wrong side of China.

Ahead of the US presidential elections on Nov 5, South-east Asia would foresee more continuity under a Kamala Harris Administration, with the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF, launched in 2022 by the Joe Biden Administration) continuing - while a second Donald Trump regime’s approach would be more bilateral, with Washington’s relations with individual countries shaped by factors such as trade deficits.

Within the broader context of US-China competition though, South-east Asian countries would be looking for more clarity from Washington on distinctions between trade and investment and economic issues, and national security concerns, as host Nirmal Ghosh finds out in this episode.

His guests are:

Dr Satu Limaye, director of the East West Centre in Washington DC, creator of the Asia Matters for America initiative, and founding editor of the Asia Pacific Bulletin.
Singapore-based APAC Advisors CEO Steven Okun served in the Clinton administration and is a veteran of numerous Democratic presidential campaigns.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:57 Directionally, the US-China relationship is going to be more tense… regardless of who wins on Nov 5

9:12 More fundamental understanding of the fragmented multi-polar and deconstructing international order

13:14 South-east Asia has been masterful at internationalising the search for autonomy; what could happen if there were to be a Trump 2.0 Administration?

16:02 How will Singapore fare? Why it will be very difficult for businesses and investors to do business or to invest if what's allowed today is not allowed tomorrow - for national security concerns

21:48 US-Asia relations: Why the threads of continuity are likely to overcome the threads of discontinuity

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Host: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg)

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The conversation in this episode dives into suicide prevention, stigma, and the changes needed to get to Zero-Suicide.

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.

In Singapore, suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people aged between 10 and 29.

A 160-page white paper report called Project Hayat (meaning ‘life’ in Malay) was launched in conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept 10 by advocacy group SG Mental Health Matters.

Project Hayat outlines a national suicide prevention strategy for Singapore, and laid out its own research findings and 23 recommendations for addressing the gaps in suicide prevention here.

In this episode, host Natasha Ann Zachariah finds out how we could talk more openly about suicide matters among young people, and what more can be done to address the gaps in support.

Her guests on the show are the project’s co-lead Dr Rayner Tan, 35, who is from the National University of Singapore’s Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

Shantini Sathiyanesan, 38, calls herself a “wounded healer” for her journey through suicidality, and also for having experienced the grief of losing someone to suicide.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:55 Has Project Hayat’s data studies shown unique barriers specific to minorities in society?

5:30 How to tell if someone has suicidal thoughts; passive and active suicide ideation; what is psychache (psychological pain)?

9:25 Shantini shares her own lived experience of suicidality - having suicidal thoughts, ideation, and losing someone to suicide - despite living a highly functioning life

13:58 What is the suicide question and why is it important to ask it? Paradox of saying “I don’t want to be a burden”

20:10 Importance of Project Hayat’s suicide prevention strategies; what can we do better when someone comes to us for help?

31:23 Dr Rayner Tan on Project Hayat’s bold ‘zero suicides’ target for Singapore; on SOS (Samaritans of Singapore) helplines and the experience it offers

The Project Hayat White Paper is available here: www.sgmentalhealthmatters.com

MENTAL WELL-BEING

Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours)
Samaritans of Singapore: 1-767 (24 hours) / 9151-1767 (24 hours CareText via WhatsApp)
Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386-1928
Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788
Chat, Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health: 6493-6500/1
Women’s Helpline (Aware): 1800-777-5555 (weekdays, 10am to 6pm)

COUNSELLING

Touchline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252
Touch Care Line (for caregivers): 6804-6555
Care Corner Counselling Centre: 6353-1180
Counselling and Care Centre: 6536-6366
We Care Community Services: 3165-8017

ONLINE RESOURCES

https://moht.com.sg/mindline-sg/
https://fycs.org/ec2-sg/
https://www.tinklefriend.sg/
https://www.imh.com.sg/chat/Pages/default.aspx
https://carey.carecorner.org.sg/ (for those aged 13 to 25)
https://www.limitless.sg/talk (for those aged 12 to 25)

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The SkillsFuture JobSeeker Support aims to help the retrenched tide over financially, while between jobs, after tough talks with unions, employers and the Government.

Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests.

As the global economy changes more rapidly and unpredictably, workers may face more risk from job loss despite best efforts.

Yet, going out of a job can pose a hit to household finances. In an era of rising cost of living, lower- and middle-income workers are more likely to jump on the first job offer without considering their aptitudes.

To give these workers more time to find the ‘right’ job for them, the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme will be launched in April 2025, with financial support structured to spur an active job search without incentivising prolonged unemployment.

The scheme, estimated to cost the Government $200 million every year, comes as a result of tough talks among employers, unions and the Government.

In this episode, ST assistant podcast editor Lynda Hong and journalist Tay Hong Yi host Manpower minister Tan See Leng to learn how the scheme has taken shape behind the scenes.

Highlights (click/tap above):

5:38 On the Government relooking its position on financial support for those who have lost jobs

11:11 On the scheme’s gestation: What took place behind the scenes

17:51 What are the safeguards in place for the scheme and why?

21:48 Eligibility criteria: Too complex to understand for job seekers?

25:36 Will the scheme help workers at higher risk?

28:58 How does this scheme reflect the 4G leadership’s approach to policymaking?

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Hosts: Lynda Hong (lyndahong@sph.com.sg) and Tay Hong Yi (hytay@sph.com.sg)

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We don’t all have to live frugally and retire by 40 years old, but we need to be financially disciplined so we can retire meaningfully.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

FIRE in this context, stands for financial independence, retire early - a movement that points to the desire to retire earlier than the usual age range of 65 to 70, through a regime of aggressive investing, saving and frugality during one’s working years.

In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan investigates if Fire is for everyone, and if there are other ways to sustainably achieve financial freedom and retire at leisure.

Her guests are Mr He Ruiming, 35, who as co-founder of the Woke Salaryman, talks about how he initially wanted to retire at the age of 32, and DBS financial literacy expert Lorna Tan, who feels that retiring meaningfully is more important to her.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:42 What are the different types of Fire?

3:14 Ruiming’s journey to achieve Fire by the age of 32

9:40 If I’m 25 now, what should I do to retire at 40?

12:56 What Ruiming wished he knew when he was younger

16:45 Lorna’s alternative to Fire, which is 'Firm' - financial independence, retiring meaningfully

21:46 Trends like loud budgeting which support more financial discipline

27:29 Using excel spreadsheets to track finances and goals

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Powering up: The world is warming up to nuclear energy as nations scramble for zero-carbon electricity.

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

For years, nuclear energy has been reviled as an energy source over safety, cost and the time taken to build the power plants.

But with the world’s growing need for clean electricity to fuel everything from electric vehicles, heating and cooling to giant data centres, nuclear energy is getting its time in the sun again.

Some countries, such as the United States, Japan and France, have committed to tripling nuclear energy capacity by 2050, while others, like Singapore, have said it is not ruling out its use. China is also making big investments in nuclear energy.

Compared to generators powered by fossil fuels, nuclear reactors do not produce any planet-warming emissions.

But will this be the silver bullet to getting the world to net-zero? What else is needed in the world’s decarbonisation journey?

Our guest is Mr Chris Bradley, Director of McKinsey Global Institute and Senior Partner of McKinsey & Company. The institute is the consultancy’s research arm. Chris co-wrote a recent report looking at the global decarbonisation challenge and found that we are only about 10 per cent of the way on the low-emissions journey.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:07 What is accounting for the resurgence in interest in nuclear energy?

7:36 What are some outstanding issues hindering nuclear energy deployment?

10:18 What are the other challenges to the world’s path to net-zero?

12:18 What are the challenges for Asia’s decarbonisation journey?

15:56 How can South-east Asia speed up its energy transition?

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Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive producer: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

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Not if these Hong Kongers have their way. They are holding fast to their mother tongue, even as some migrated overseas, and are coming up with creative ways to spread the learning and use of Cantonese.

Synopsis: The Straits Times chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe, about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

Want to pick up Cantonese? Some Hong Kongers - from a software engineer to a playgroup teacher based in Britain - have created new ways of learning the Chinese dialect such as through apps, videos and social media accounts.

This surge in grassroots effort is coming at a time when many Hong Kongers are feeling unmoored by the political turbulence of the past decade. As more migrate to non-Cantonese speaking societies, they are holding fast to their identity and language in a foreign environment. There are also growing fears that Cantonese in Hong Kong and Guangdong is a dying language with people abandoning it for English or Mandarin.

In this episode, ST’s foreign editor Li Xueying speaks to Hong Kong correspondent Magdalene Fung on how true such concerns are, and her assessment of these new Cantonese-language tools.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:00 Why Hong Kongers are championing the use of Cantonese

5:20 How these new tools are different from traditional methods

9:50 A living and constantly changing language

13:00 The situation in Guangdong

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Produced by: Li Xueying (xueying@sph.com.sg) and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Fa’izah Sani

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Your mother tongue can also be your super power - that’s what our three guests on The Usual Place tell us.

Synopsis:The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day.

In this episode, Zhang Xi Ying, a content producer at HeyKaki, C Aishwarya, a branding and promotions executive from Tamil Murasu and Rabiatul Adawiya Binhan, deputy audience and growth editor from Berita Harian, share their views on what it takes to be bilingual.

Beyond acquiring another language, your mother tongue helps shape some sense of your identity, and preserve culture and connections with your roots.

For one, it’s no longer passe to be fluent in your mother tongue, say Xi Ying and Aishwarya. But sometimes, the struggle to pick it up can be real, adds Rabiatul, who is trying to get her two children to learn Malay.

Learning our mother tongues came up at the National Day Rally (NDR) in August 2024.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, said in his Mandarin speech, that he understood that the Chinese community is “very concerned” about the standard of Mandarin in Singapore.

In an effort to spur on students who are strong in their mother tongue, Mr Wong announced that those who do well in these languages at primary school will be able to study it at a higher level from Secondary 1.

Highlights (click/tap above):

5:59 Why learning your mother tongue brings you closer to culture

10:48 Clinging to their culture when they can’t speak their mother tongue

13:42 Mixing English and mother tongue languages to appeal

21:23 Hating on your mother tongue

27:26 Connecting with your mother tongue starts at home

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There is no health without mental health.

Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Mental health is a national priority in Singapore. While the recent 2023 National Population Health Survey showed that there was an improvement in the mental health of the general population between 2022 and 2023, younger adults aged 18 to 29 remained more affected than other age groups, with about 26 per cent of them reporting poor mental health.

We, at ST, want to normalise conversations about mental health so that people can get timely support. This is super important because there is no health without mental health.

This is why we’re starting a year-long Mental Health Series, which will feature a package of stories focusing on mental health every month.

We will talk to people with mental health conditions about the challenges they face, and what they do to manage their conditions.

We will also look at the evolving mental health landscape here, and tell you what is changing.

In this podcast, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo talks to two guests about their help seeking journey.

They are her colleague Lee Li Ying, who’s a correspondent at ST and Yusri Shaggy Sapari, a freelance filmmaker.

Highlights (click/tap above)

4:35 Li Ying’s first visit to a psychiatrist

9:13 Shaggy’s help-seeking journey via the polyclinic route

13:06 What’s the difference between a psychiatrist, a psychologist and a counsellor?

18:13 Tips for those thinking of seeking help

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Host: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong

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Why action is needed to avoid some countries being labelled as 'scam states'.

Synopsis: Every third and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

With their heavy security, territorial control and global reach, we look at South-east Asia’s industrial-size scam compounds, where thousands are lured from low-employment countries to work as forced labour stealing billions of dollars from victims worldwide. They are a national security threat to the countries they are based in as well as to the countries they target.

The criminal organisations running these centres emanate mostly from China, and are physically located mainly in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar but across the region in other countries as well. Sporadic crackdowns of the type recently seen in Laos’ Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, are often choreographed ahead of time, enabling kingpins to evade them.

According to a report released in May by the US Institute of Peace (USIP), as at the end of 2023, scam centres operating out of Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos had accounted for US$39 billion (S$50.1 billion) in stolen funds.

Jason Tower, Myanmar country director at USIP, joins host Nirmal Ghosh in this episode of Asian Insider to talk about the many aspects of this criminal industry, from human trafficking to forced labour and cybercrime.

He suggests that Malaysia - as the next chair of Asean - has an opportunity to exercise leadership as 2025 will mark the 10th anniversary of the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Combating Transnational Crime.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:37 Victims from over 100 countries, with the average scam victim losing more or less all of their assets

5:17 Why Chinese police are becoming more proactive and responding to the situation

7:19 How scam compounds are extremely well-networked around the globe and can get advance information about an upcoming crackdown

11:22 The amounts brought in by these online scams can rival countries’ formal GDPs

15:50 Role of sanctions in combating scams - such as one on Ly Yong Phat, a notorious business figure involved in online scam compounds

19:32 A global crisis that demands action now

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Host: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg)

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Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

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Home-grown jazz saxophone player Sean Hong Wei is the 15th guest in this music channel.

Synopsis (headphones recommended): The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio.

In the 15th episode of Music Lab, ST’s music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean jazz saxophone player Sean Hong Wei.

The 25-year-old marked a milestone when his debut album The New Jersey Sessions - a collaboration with his mentor and home-grown jazz maestro Jeremy Monteiro - reached the Top 20 of the chart of American publication JazzWeek in July, 2024. The chart ranks releases based on airplay reports submitted by radio stations.

The album had earlier gone to No. 1 on the overall chart and jazz chart on iTunes Singapore within two days of its release on Jan 1.

The former banking and finance student is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in music at The New School, New York. He also plays regular shows in the city’s vibrant jazz scene, where he meets and learns from seasoned veterans.

He shares his experiences of touring in Asia, including recent performances in Shanghai, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.

Sean discusses his plans to return to Singapore after completing his studies to contribute to the local jazz scene.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:57 On his album charting in the US jazz charts

4:13 On how his Singaporean background is not a barrier in the close-knit New York jazz scene

7:55 His experiences of touring, including recent gigs in Shanghai, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.

15:25 Getting into the saxophone, and jazz music, in secondary school

18:15 Dropping out of banking and finance studies and switching to music

25:56 Paying $1 for his saxophone, which is now worth $8,000

28:10 His future plans to help the local jazz scene grow

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Host: Eddino Abdul Hadi (dinohadi@sph.com.sg)

Produced by: Eden Soh, Hadyu Rahim & Amirul Karim

Recorded by: ST Podcast Team & Studio+65

Edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producer: Ernest Luis

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How can Singapore business leaders become special?

Synopsis: The Straits Times speaks with the new dean of Insead Asia Campus, Professor Sameer Hasija, on executive education and Singapore business leaders.

The new dean of Insead Asia recounts the following meme in an era where workers do not stay put in one organisation for long anymore.

The chief financial officer asks: "Should we be investing in training our people? What if they leave?"

The chief executive answers: "Imagine we don't invest in them and they stay."

In this exclusive, Prof Hasija tells host Krist Boo how going to a business school differs from going to a career coach. He points out why businesses should invest in workers and why business leaders must throw out the 'elitist' in themselves, in today's multi-generational and fragmented workplaces.

He also talks about Singapore's strategy to put more Singaporeans into global leadership positions. Do Singaporeans lack ambition?

Highlights (click/tap):

2:05 What does executive education do for me?

7:46 Why pay for employee development when they don't stay?

9:17 Why are there so few Singaporean global business leaders?

11:47 Do Singaporeans lack ambition, or is it cultural? Are there 'invisible ceilings' in global companies?

16:35 Has performative leadership overtaken values and integrity?

19:02 What could make Singapore's business leaders special in today's polarised world?

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Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

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A university professor says his students are not keen on owning a car, while a motor industry expert says that they would, if cars were affordable.

Synopsis: Every third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times offers expert insights on new vehicles or transportation trends.

In this episode, COE Watch host Lee Nian Tjoe invites Associate Professor Raymond Ong from the National University of Singapore, who wrote an opinion piece published in The Straits Times in August which said that the current price of certificate of entitlement (COE) needed to register a mass-market car is more affordable to households in Singapore today than it was in 2013. His other guest is motor trader-turned-consultant Say Kwee Neng.

Highlights (click/tap above):

6:15 The reality at the showrooms, where the age of car buyers has changed from 10 years ago

12:05 Car-leasing firms for private hire have changed the game in the demand for COEs

26:20 The danger of the sense of defeatism in youths when cost of a car has reached far beyond their means

35:00 COE and car taxes in deterring ownership "have past a use-by date"

42:00 How much to pay under a distance-based road pricing system or a satellite-based system?

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Produced by: Lee Nian Tjoe (niantjoel@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Can there be respect?

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day.

Education Minister Chan Chun Seng recently announced at the Ministry of Education Schools Work Plan Seminar, how parents should communicate with teachers from now on. He said teachers are not required to share their personal phone numbers, and do not need to respond to work-related messages after school hours.

Instead, they should use official channels like their e-mail and office number when contacting parents, and respond to work-related messages after school hours only in the event of emergencies, he added.

These guidelines aim to help schools and parents work together more “positively, constructively and respectfully” while also establishing boundaries so that teachers can have “protected time” of their own.

In this episode, Mr Chan dropped by The Usual Place to chat with host Natasha and her special co-host Jaime Ho, who is also the editor of The Straits Times.

Why is this culture the way it is for now? Or is it just down to a seemingly larger issue of over-parenting or parents being unable to go with the flow in general?

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:55 Is there a culture of over-parenting? Avoiding a 'crutch' mentality

9:50 Mr Chan on whether MOE should "over-protect, over-structure or remove all untidiness from life" for children in general

12:50 Social media impact today: The pressure of being compared, how children and also parents feel it in different ways

13:50 The 'spirit' of the new rule: why it matters, and how the culture could evolve

17:25 On the culture of bypassing the system to "get their own way"; on the case example of orientation for parents - not children - at one school

22:37 Mr Chan on why teachers in Singapore are not here to "service us"

32:40 Looking at flexibility for teachers too, while maintaining the "ethos of teaching", in a "code of conduct"; respecting teachers, their "private time" to "recharge"

36:10 Mr Chan's memories of teachers who inspired him

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The seasoned Singapore diplomat Kishore Mahbubani is bullish on India and Asean but says the US should not be underestimated.

Synopsis: Every third and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

Veteran Singapore diplomat Kishore Mahbubani, never shy about sharing his views, is bullish on India and Asean, believes China will not invade Taiwan unless the island declares independence - and warns that no one should underestimate America.

In this episode, Mr Mahbubani says Europe should also revise its notions of being a global economic powerhouse, and the United Kingdom needs to give up its seat on the UN Security Council so India can take it.

Asean has been successful as a regional organisation in preventing Brexit-style breakaways as well as wars in the region - and by 2030 its combined economy will be bigger than Japan’s, Mr Mahbubani contends.

Pressure on China will grow regardless of who occupies the White House after America’s presidential election. In terms of tactics, Kamala Harris would be predictable, but Donald Trump would not.

Mr Mahbubani, currently a Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute of the National University of Singapore, is among other things former Singapore Ambassador to the UN, former Permanent Secretary at Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and founding Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. He has just published a new book titled Living The Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir."

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:54 Three geopolitical geniuses - Lee Kuan Yew, Goh Keng Swee, and S. Rajaratnam

5:32 South-east Asia has an enormous agency; Asean will be bigger than Japan by 2030

8:46 "I am extremely bullish about the prospects of India," says Kishore Mahbubani

11:11 Chinese and Indian inventors are responsible for 20% of all US patents

15:04 Wars are draining

16:59 Near-universal consensus in Washington DC that the US has about 10 years to stop China from becoming No.1

18:44 You can’t predict what Donald Trump is going to do

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Salaries need to be structured more flexibly to reflect broader aspirations.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Views on pay issues vary widely among young workers depending on their professional and life goals.

This was borne out in a survey of 1,000 young people commissioned by The Straits Times, carried out in May by market research firm Kantar and released in August.

In this episode, ST journalist Tay Hong Yi digs deeper into the implications of the results and underlying beliefs that give rise to different attitudes.

His guests are Dr Fermin Diez, a researcher on compensation issues with over 30 years of corporate experience, and young professional Jonathan Ng, who juggles being a business development manager with robotics company Otsaw while studying for a degree in marketing at the Singapore University of Social Sciences.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:38 How has working and studying at the same time influenced Jonathan’s views on salary?

4:10 How have career norms shifted?

8:33 Are companies keeping up with these shifting norms in how pay is designed?

12:43 Why does satisfaction with one’s salary and work-life balance decline with age?

15:29 Disclosing salary details

22:14 How can employers deal with inter-generational differences on how pay is perceived?

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In the bid to make alternative protein palatable to the consumer, South-east Asian cuisine offers some advantages.

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Home to glitzy bars and Michelin star restaurants, Singapore is a foodie paradise. It is a reputation that extends well beyond the dinner plate – and it is not just diners who are noticing.

The country’s research into ways of feeding the world in ways that are more beneficial for the climate and nature is also attracting global attention.

On Sept 5, the Bezos Earth Fund launched Asia’s first Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore, with a $39 million commitment from the Bezos Earth Fund. The fund was started by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as a philanthropic commitment to address the climate crisis.

What does this centre hope to do, and how will it help with Asia’s protein pivot? Green Pulse co-hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty get the lowdown from Dr Andy Jarvis, director of future of food at the Bezos Earth Fund.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:57 The link between food production, climate change and nature loss

4:27 Is producing alternative protein really more climate-friendly than regular animal-based protein?

5:34 What is the gap in alternative protein R&D identified by the Bezos Earth Fund?

9:23 What is the role of philanthropy in the great protein pivot toward sustainable source?

12:28 The focus for Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein in the National University of Singapore

14:27 What is one advantage that South-east Asian cuisine has over others, in terms of the move to sustainable protein?

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Revered as soldiers, the Gurkhas are Nepalis who are recruited into the British Army, the Singapore Police, the Indian Army, and recently, even the Russian army.

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the Asian continent.

In this episode, Ravi speaks with one of the most highly decorated officers of the Indian Army, retired Lt. Gen. Shokin Chauhan, on the future of Gurkhas, the famous warriors from the hill tribes of central Nepal. Gurkhas, who form the largest ethnic component of the Indian Army, have also lately been in the news after it was reported that some of them died fighting for Russia in the Ukraine War.

A celebrated scholar-soldier and a retired second generation Gurkha Rifles officer of the Indian Army, Lt. Gen. Chauhan and Ravi discuss recent changes to India’s military recruitment policies that led Nepal to ban Gurkha recruitment by New Delhi, whether Nepal’s Maoist government will permit Nepalese soldiers to continue participating in UN peacekeeping operations, and the relevance of foot-soldiers in the era of robotics in warfare.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:00 Why Gurkha troops are special

08:50 Special height provisions for Gurkhas in British, Indian armies

11:15 Why Gurkhas go abroad to fight; Gurkhas in Russia

14:40 How India’s new recruitment policy hits Gurkhas

18:00 Could India’s Gurkha Regiment be disbanded?

22:50 Nepal and UN peace-keeping operations

25:00 Future of Gurkhas and infantry in the age of robotics

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Does living a meaningful, purpose-filled life trump materialistic goals and climbing the corporate ladder these days?

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day, and finds out about what young people are talking about.

Talk about the new definition of success has been fronted this year by Singapore’s new prime minister Lawrence Wong, who has called for wider definitions of success.

But can it be done? In this episode, Natasha asks her three guests how possible it is to run on passion, and in redefining success, what does failure look like now? Also, what is one thing that young people need to do if they want to redefine what success looks like to them.

Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Trade and Industry Alvin Tan, founder and executive director of Access Singapore Clarence Ching, and co-founder of River Valley Irregulars Sheila Manokaran speak about how they see the Singaporean dream moving beyond the 5Cs.

The question - or is it an existential crisis? - that millennials and Gen Zs grapple with is about how they can make an impact that counts, even in a 9-to-5 job.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:49 Why is it necessary for us to redefine success now?

9:52 The stumbling blocks on the paths to success

18:35 Can chasing passions put food on the table?

24:54 ”What is the government doing to ensure I have a job?”

33:20 What does failure look like in this new definition of success?

40:25 What we need for a mindset shift

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Two Singaporeans share their experiences working for Red Bull racing.

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month.

The 2024 Singapore Grand Prix returns on Sept 22 when fans here witness exhilarating action over 62 laps of the 4.94-kilometre Marina Bay Street Circuit. And while the title race between Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris heats up on track, The Straits Times’ Hard Tackle revs up for the race weekend by learning more about what happens behind the scenes at a F1 team.

In this episode, sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by Singaporeans Charis Chua and Heng Yi-Hsin, students from Nanyang Technological University who look back on their 2½-month stint with Red Bull Racing and look ahead to the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.

Highlights (click/tap above):

5:30 Finding out about winning the internship challenge to work for Red Bull Racing

7:45 What Yi-Hsin and Chua did during their stints with RB

11:25 Why Formula 1 is more than just about fast cars and the famous drivers

13:30 The standout moments from the internship with RB

18:30 Looking ahead to 2024 Singapore Grand Prix

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan, who turns 60 this year in 2024, finds out the challenges to growing older as she confronts her own negative attitudes about ageing.

Intergenerational friendships are not just about age groups, as Sumiko finds out from Michael Chiang. The playwright is nearly three decades older than married couple Jonathan Leong and Jeneen Goh, but the trio share a firm friendship.

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The 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) scheme allows for purchase on zero interest instalment plans with less credit requirement.

Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests.

In 2023, Singapore consumers spent $3.4 billion online and in-store using 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) services from third-party providers like Atome and Grab PayLater, banks and retailers - without the need for minimum income as required by credit cards.

And members of Gen Z, those between 18 and 24 years of age, and young millennials between 25 and 34, were among the bigger users of this method, according to the Worldpay’s 2024 Global Payments Report.

With BNPL strengthening the purchasing power of youths, are there worrying social and financial implications from this new payment method, despite seemingly having more purchasing power?

To discuss more about this, ST assistant podcast editor Lynda Hong co-hosts with business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan to speak with their guests about the possible implications of the BNPL scheme on youths.

Once in financial trouble with a $75,000 debt, Khairul Abbas Hamzah is now heading a consultancy to help debtors who are in the same boat - that he managed to get out of.

Also on the show is financial literacy expert Aaron Chwee, head of Wealth Advisory at OCBC Bank.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:03 Instant gratification impulse among younger generation?

10:55 When BNPL becomes a slippery slope; what types of financial habits BNPL inculcates

21:18 Phantom debt and the recourse to get out of debt troubles

26:24 Abbas’ $75,000 debt trouble

32:14 Social implications from BNPL

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The bitter aftertaste though, is the story of how Chinese Indians are struggling to fit in.

Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe, about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

There is a popular sauce in India, which involves massive amounts of green chillies, salt and Indian spices such as turmeric. And it is sold as a Chinese sauce, in Kolkata’s Chinatown.

From paneer chilli to green chilli, Chinese sauces, adapted for Indian taste buds, are very popular in India.

It is also a representation of how ethnic Chinese - their origins in Kolkata can be traced to the 18th century in India - have assimilated.

But that is not the complete story, for the community whose history has been fraught, from the fall-out from the 1962 war between India and China, to the after-effects of today’s border conflict.

In this episode, ST’s foreign editor Li Xueying chats with India correspondent Debarshi Dasgupta on the Chinese-Indian community’s hopes and fears.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:48 What are Chinese-Indian sauces

1:59 Indian influences

3:13 A story of decline and atrophy

8:10 A painful history

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Host: Li Xueying (xueying@sph.com.sg)

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How to choose a healthier salt and cooking oil.

Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Singapore is planning to introduce Nutri-Grade labelling for salt, sauces and seasonings, instant noodles and cooking oil.

These are labels that will allow consumers to tell at a glance how healthy they are. The products will be graded A to D – with D being the least healthy choice, having the highest levels of sodium and/or saturated fat, among other possible nutrients.

The mandatory Nutri-Grade label has been successfully used on pre-packaged and freshly prepared beverages. Drinks that exceed a threshold of sweetness are graded C and D, and there are also prohibitions on advertising such beverages that are grade D.

Still, it would appear easier for someone to cut down on sugary drinks, or even eliminate them, than it is to significantly reduce the intake of sodium and saturated fats as savoury foods can form a big part of our diets.

Will this new labelling requirement truly benefit us, and what should we watch out for, when it comes to maintaining healthier diets in the meantime?

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo finds out more from the president of the Singapore Nutrition Dietetics Association, Dr Kalpana Bhaskaran.

She is the deputy director of Industry Partnerships and the head of the Glycemic Index Research Unit at the School of Applied Science at Temasek Polytechnic.

Highlights (click/tap above)

2:29 The taste test: what’s the difference between potassium salt and table salt?

3:08 Watch out for hidden sodium

6:59 Salty tolerance for the elderly is much higher

10:39 What exactly are saturated fats?

13:17 How to pick out a healthier cooking oil?

15:13 Is there any truth to the claim that coconut oil is actually good for health?

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Eden Soh

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We ask Indranee Rajah - Minister in the Prime Minister's Office - to explain the mindset shift aim of the enhanced parental leave scheme, announced on Aug 18.

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day, and finds out about what young people are talking about.

When it was announced at the National Day Rally that the parental leave scheme would be enhanced starting in April 2025, Ms Indranee recalls young parents being happy to hear the news.

Employers, she adds, on the other hand, are cautiously welcoming the news as they put forth their concerns about managing schedules and workloads.

Ms Indranee talks about the need for a well-designed workplace to make shared parental leave work for all, not just parents of newborns.

This would mean fathers giving advance notice of when they want to take their leave or compensating those who take on a parent’s workload - with the money freed up by the government-paid paternity leave.

Natasha asks Ms Indranee why fathers haven’t been so keen to take up the existing provisions - reluctant line managers seem to be standing in the way - and if this would be the game-changing move couples need to support their aspirations to start and grow their families?

Highlights (click/tap above)

1:56 Who’s happy, post-National Day Rally?

6:40 Sending a signal that dads should be more involved in child-raising

10:57 A mindset change and cultural shift in the workplace

19:06 Will the enhanced parental leave improve Singapore’s TFR?

21:42 Making a family-friendly Singapore

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Start early, compound your wealth, and try not to beat the market.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Finance literacy experts always tell us to “start young” so we can make full use of the effect of compounding and grow our wealth from a young age.

But how early is early enough for first-time, young investors? Can an undergraduate without a full-time job start investing?

Crucially, if someone has just $100 a month to invest, what can they do with that amount?

In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan also looks at how university investing clubs help undergraduates to start growing their money, and the first investments that they can buy to begin.

Her guests are Associate Professor of Finance Matthew Dearth from NTU who brings 30 years of finance experience, and NTU undergraduate Victor Tan, who has invested since age 18.

The NTU Investment Interactive Club helps to link students to the finance community and hone their practical investing skills. It was founded in 1999 and now has over 5,000 members.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:30 How did Victor start investing at 18?

4:53 What’s the recommended age for people to start investing?

9:25 What products should people buy as a first investment?

12:17 Should we try to beat the market or do individual stock picking?

16:06 The biggest investment mistakes our guests have made

21:27 Where do you get your investing advice or knowledge from?

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Host: Sue-Ann Tan (suetan@sph.com.sg)

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong, Joanna Seow

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Businesses are buying into new financial products that could help save nature, but funds for nature’s protection have not reached the scale required.

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Coral reef bonds, biodiversity credits and schemes that enable national debt to be forgiven in exchange for conservation efforts.

These are just some of the financial instruments that have been in the news recently, as the world races to find the funds needed to prevent nature from falling into further decline. But when did the financial sector start paying attention to nature, and can their involvement in conservation truly help to protect and restore natural ecosystems?

Financing for nature is expected to be a key topic of discussion at the COP16 biodiversity conference in Colombia in October. In the lead-up to the United Nations summit, Green Pulse co-hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty discuss the role of the financial sector in nature conservation with Ms Hoon Ling Min, investment director at decarbonisation investment platform GenZero.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

4:05 Who are the buyers of nature-linked investment products?

9:14 What drives the development of new types of nature-related financial products?

15:43 In the absence of a measurable metric for nature, how can biodiversity benefits be quantified?

17:30 How important is the role of the private sector in protecting nature?

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Hosts: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive producer: Ernest Luis

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Here's a sneak peek into our rebranded podcast channel.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Our previous Money and Career podcast channel is now rebranded HeadSTart on Record, taking on a fresher and sharper approach on how to chase your aspirations and grow your money.

Hosts Sue-Ann Tan and Tay Hong Yi will speak with guests on how to navigate jobs and finances in a daunting, complex world.

Hong Yi has been covering manpower and talent topics for ST, with a focus on careers, the job market and workforce trends.

Sue-Ann will look at how to invest your money and the delicate balancing act between saving and living. Sept 2 Monday sees her first episode dropping across our audio platforms and the ST app.

Stay tuned for more episodes on chewy topics like how far would you go for your pay cheque and how you can invest from age 18.

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Get business/career tips in ST's HeadSTart newsletter: str.sg/headstart-nl

Produced by: Sue-Ann Tan (suetan@sph.com.sg), Tay Hong Yi (hytay@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Amirul Karim

Edited by: Amirul Karim

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Hear home-grown rapper Shigga Shay's intimate live studio take of his latest single, Overachieve, which will also be included in his upcoming release Hanyu Pinyin.

Synopsis (headphones recommended): This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio.

Listen to Shigga Shay talk about his musical journey in the full audio-only podcast here: https://str.sg/yzJA

Discover home-grown artiste Shigga Shay at:

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Host: Eddino Abdul Hadi (dinohadi@sph.com.sg)

Produced by: Eden Soh, Hadyu Rahim & Amirul Karim

Recorded by: ST Podcast Team & Studio+65

Mixed by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive producer: Ernest Luis

Discover previous artistes featured on Music Lab Podcast:

Channel: https://str.sg/w9TX

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Home-grown rapper Shigga Shay is the 14th guest in this music channel.

Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio.

In the 14th episode of Music Lab, ST’s music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean rapper Shigga Shay.

The 31-year-old hip-hop artist speaks at length about his experience as the first Singaporean to take part in The Rap Of China 2024, the popular Chinese reality show (2017 to present) that looks for the country’s next rap star.

He was among the 72 contestants out of 600 who passed the first round, and reached the 41st spot before being eliminated in the third round.

It is still a win, he says, because his time on the show gave him a platform to reach out to a whole new fanbase in China.

He still makes regular trips to China to work with his counterparts there on his upcoming release, a mixtape titled Hanyu Pinyin.

Featuring verses in Mandarin, English and Hokkien, this new batch of songs reflect his identity as a multilingual rapper from Singapore who is ready to take on the global stage.

Shigga also discusses how hip-hop helped him overcome his shyness, and how his late father gave him his stage name.

In the episode, he also performs a rendition of his latest single, Overachieve, which will also be included in his upcoming release Hanyu Pinyin.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:54 On being the first Singaporean to take part in The Rap Of China

14:24 How his multilingual songs tells his story as a rapper from Singapore

18:15 On how he has been rapping for half is life

26:17 Why he calls himself Shigga Shay

30:20 He started making music videos in school

34:47 On running his own music company

Listen to Shigga Shay’s live performance of Overachieve here: https://str.sg/GRrZ

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Host: Eddino Abdul Hadi (dinohadi@sph.com.sg)

Produced by: Eden Soh, Hadyu Rahim & Amirul Karim

Recorded by: ST Podcast Team & Studio+65

Edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producer: Ernest Luis

Discover previous artistes' live performances featured on Music Lab Podcast:

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Love or loathe them, could insects also become a food source in the wider context of the global population?

Synopsis (headphones recommended): Green Trails is a 4-part environment podcast special for 2024 where The Straits Times hits the ground with experts.

"Can this be eaten?” is an oft repeated question that every nature guide is familiar with.

In July, Singapore approved 16 species of insects for human consumption, to the delight of sustainable food firms and disgust of some Singaporeans.

But can bugs one day whet mainstream appetites like sambal stingray, a smokey South-east Asian dish crafted from the creature once considered as a “trash fish”?

In this third episode of Green Trails, our team speaks to members of the Entomological Network of Singapore, a group of insect researchers and hobbyists, about the stories of insects in the city-state and whether these creatures can be foraged.

At Windsor Nature Park, ST journalist Ang Qing meets Dr Sean Yap, a research fellow at Nanyang Technological University’s Tropical Ecology & Entomology Lab, Mr Foo Maosheng, a senior scientific officer at the National University of Singapore’s Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, and entomological educator and consultant James Khoo.

For almost two hours, they go on a trail while discussing everything related to insects - from Singapore's historical link to beetle science, to how pretty privilege shapes research in the insect kingdom.

Highlights (click/tap above):

5:41 Singapore's historical role in beetle science

11:18 Debunking the myth about cockroaches

15:38 How insect as food can gain popularity akin to seafood like sambal stingray

17:53 The tastiest insects and can we forage for them

22:10 Sharing our home with insects

Read Ang Qing’s previous article about a cockroach discovery in Singapore: https://str.sg/ikhv

Listen to other Green Trails episodes:

Ep 1: Visit to Sungei Buloh: How Singapore can better host migratory birds - https://str.sg/BrqS

Ep 2: Visit to East Coast: How reclamation will shape up against rising sea levels - https://str.sg/mRG8

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Host: Ang Qing (aqing@sph.com.sg)

Trail producers: Hadyu Rahim, Fa’izah Sani, Amirul Karim & Hana Chen

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive Producers: Lynda Hong (lyndahong@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg) & Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg)

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Aggression from China is driving Manila and Washington closer, spurring a loose coalition against Beijing.

Synopsis: Every third and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

Despite talks between China and the Philippines regarding resupply of the small contingent of Philippine marines aboard the World War II era ship Sierra Madre which Manila had grounded on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in 1999, tensions remain high in the South China Sea.

In the latest incident, Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard vessels collided near Sabina Shoal, a disputed feature in the Spratly Islands, in the early hours of Monday, Aug 19. The vessels were damaged and though there were no casualties, Washington responded by reminding Beijing of the US's 73-year-old Mutual Defense Treaty with Manila.

China claims most of the 1.3 million square miles of the South China Sea, including the Second Thomas Shoal, where Philippine vessels must run the gauntlet of a de facto Chinese blockade to resupply the marines on the Sierra Madre.

The United States however, also needs to maintain a fine balance, being careful not to be too provocative and back China into a corner, says Indo-Pacific security expert Lisa Curtis, former top US official and now Senior Fellow and director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security in Washington, DC.

Ms Curtis has served as deputy assistant to the US President under three successive national security advisors. She has 20 years of service in the US government including at the National Security Council, the CIA, the State Department, and Capitol Hill, specialising in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia.

Ms Curtis guests on this episode of Asian Insider alongside Filipina writer Marites Vitug, a longtime investigative journalist and author of several books including the 2018 Rock Solid: How the Philippines Won Its Maritime Case Against China, and most recently, the just-released, co-authored Unrequited Love : Duterte's China Embrace which explores the various aspects of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's appeasement of China.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:25 Why (former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte) hated the US and still dislikes it

5:07 How far the US-Philippines relationship has progressed under President Marcos

9:20 Why it would be helpful if there is more engagement between the Philippines and the Quad

12:49 Provocative air manoeuvres; Chinese shooting flares right in front of the Philippines’ aircraft - is this a test of the resolve of the Philippines and the US?

14:26 A lot of domestic support for Marcos' shift in foreign policy; how South China Sea could be a likely conflict zone besides Taiwan Strait

17:34 Why the Marcos government should make clear to the US, what kind of help they want

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Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Fa’izah Sani

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A motor industry expert connects popular culture to the success of Chinese car brands in Singapore.

Synopsis: Every third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times offers expert insights on new vehicles or transportation trends.

BYD is leading the sales chart in Singapore and other Chinese car brands are also making their way here. In a market where the total number of vehicle registrations is capped, the success of the newcomers comes at the cost of incumbent players.

Dr Victor Kwan, who was in the motor trade for more than 20 years before joining academia, explains what is driving this trend and whether it is sustainable.

Highlights (click/tap above):

6:15 The reason for the appearance of so many new Chinese car brands in Singapore

8:20 What BYD Is doing right

22:00 The pressure to develop the charging infrastructure to spur the desire for electric cars

24:50 What dealers think about when deciding to bring in a car brand

38:00 Chinese car brands are here to stay

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Produced by: Lee Nian Tjoe (niantjoel@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Climate and environment data disclosures are vital. But what really matters is real action on cutting emissions and nature protection.

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

There’s a saying in sustainability circles: What gets measured, gets changed.

And this applies particularly to companies, which are the major source of carbon emissions heating up the planet. Companies are also top sources of damage to nature, especially biodiversity loss. Corporate supply chains, products and services all have a carbon and nature footprint. So, what companies, as well as cities and public institutions, decide really matters.

But until recently, companies were under no obligation to fully measure and report their impacts and what they were doing about it.

Times have changed. A growing number of countries, including Singapore, are mandating annual corporate climate disclosures. And likely soon, nature impact disclosures, too.

One organisation that has been at the forefront of corporate environmental disclosures is the non-profit CDP.

But can we really trust the data in corporate climate and environment disclosures? Who's checking? And are disclosures really making a difference?

With us today to tell us about this is Sherry Madera, Chief Executive of CDP, which manages an environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

2:01 What data is being provided to CDP and is it getting better?

5:20 What percentage of companies, cities and public institutions that share data with CDP come from Asia?

7:32 How are investors using the data given to CDP?

9:40 What are the main gaps in the data? And where are companies, cities and others failing to take action?

12:42 How can we really trust the data supplied to CDP? How do you check it?

16:14 In what ways is data disclosure translating into real action on the ground? Some examples?

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Amirul Karim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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True Crimes Of Asia (6 eps): https://str.sg/i44T

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What triggers one’s frustrations in Singapore? Even the smallest inconvenience can spark irritation, making it feel like we’re always on the edge of our temper.

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives.

Murals and HDB block patterns, poor service, bad food, long queues, queue cutters, ‘undeserving’ seat occupiers on public transport, slow walkers, ‘pawrents’ spending money on their furkids, XMMs — the list of what grinds Singaporeans’ gears seems to grow by the day.

Throw in social media platforms into the mix, and the rants come fast and furious.

There's an appetite for it - just look at the existence of Singapore-centric complaint groups online and the number of members they have. Or the TikTok videos that pop up, where people rant about a perceived slight or minor irritation. Or the people who have been caught in 4K acting out on the roads, in malls or restaurants.

We could go on.

Natasha goes outdoors to find out if people share this sentiment and what we can do should we encounter the Angry Person.

Highlights (click/tap above)

0:45 Anger in comment section

1:55 The anonymity factor

4:50 Context is everything

6:58 Breathe in, breathe out - anger is unhealthy

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Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

Read Natasha's articles: https://str.sg/iSXm

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Edited by producers: Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong

Filmed by: Amirul Karim and Hana Chen

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ST sports reporters and the SG bronze medalist look back at memorable moments in the Paris Olympics.

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month.

History was made on Aug 9, 2024, when kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder became Singapore’s youngest Olympic medallist after he clinched a bronze in the Formula Kite event.

In this episode, ST's sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Kimberly Kwek for a look back on that historic moment while also assessing the Paris Games as a whole and Team Singapore’s overall performance.

We also bring you the full audio from ST’s conversation with Maximilian a day after his final race.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:25 ST reporters talk about the mood on the ground at the Marseille Marina after Max won bronze

7:10 ST reporters discuss what is next for Max

15:25 Max surprised he has yet to receive negative messages

23:55 Max on why “connection” is the main takeaway from his debut Olympics

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Catch visual snippets of the podcast from ST's sports Instagram page: https://str.sg/vn2F

Produced by: Rohit Brijnath (rohitb@sph.com.sg), Kimberly Kwek (kimkwek@sph.com.sg) and Deepanraj Ganesan (gdeepan@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Amirul Karim

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Two HDB resale flats had listing prices of $2 million in May, which were debunked by the authorities for being misleading and unrealistic.

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

The authorities sat up and paid attention when a jumbo flat in Sengkang was put up for sale with an asking price of $2 million in May. Then there was a listing for a DBSS flat in Toa Payoh asking for $2 million.

But with a record number of HDB transactions above $1million each - a phenomenon that started around 2012 - is a HDB flat with a price tag of $2 million permanently unrealistic?

In this episode, ST assistant podcast editor Lynda Hong and business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan look at the percentages and context of HDB resale flats in the market with Nicholas Mak, who is now chief research officer of property search portal Mogul.sg.

He has over 25 years of experience in the Singapore and regional real estate markets.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:35 Why did the agents push these $2 million HDB resale listings, which have been debunked by the authorities as unrealistic or misleading?

3:30 Avoiding ripple effects and creating the wrong impression among other sellers and buyers

9:54 What should potential buyers do?

12:05 Can the government divert demand away from the resale market and delay reaching a $2m mark there?

16:35 How do buyers discern if a HDB resale listing price is unrealistically high?

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A well-written job description helps employers and jobseekers find the right fit.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset.

The job search is never easy, with limited time and lots of ground to cover.

This means it is important to be able to suss out, with confidence, the likelihood a job opportunity is the right one to put your chips into, starting from understanding what job advertisements are saying.

Host Tay Hong Yi speaks with a seasoned headhunter who has helped plenty of clients through this process over nearly 20 years.

His guest is Ms Agnes Yee, executive director for interim solutions and legal practice at Kerry Consulting.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:27 What does the way a job opening is described say about employers?

6:58 Why a less specific description may not always be a bad thing

15:20 Why is meeting all stated job requirements not always enough?

22:51 What to make of “quirky” job descriptions?

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We chat with Mayank Chhaya, Chicago-based veteran chronicler of the Indian diaspora, on Kamala Harris’s appeal and chances in the upcoming Nov 5 US presidential election.

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, Ravi speaks with the veteran journalist, author and broadcaster Mayank Chhaya, a former staffer with India Post in California and India Abroad, New York, on the rise in US politics of Americans with Indian heritage, including presidential hopeful Kamala Harris and Nikki Haley, who challenged Donald Trump for the Republican nomination.

They discuss Ms Harris’s racial identity, her chances of victory, and whether America is heading toward being a post-race society.

Mr Chhaya also comments on prominent Indian-Americans in the business field, including the heads of Microsoft, Google, IBM and YouTube, and why Indians seem to be doing so well in many facets of American life.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:30 Black, or Indian? ‘Harris has blended well’

6:50 Trump’s ‘just a bit younger’ than Kamala’s father

8:40 Could America see a ‘whitelash’?

10:40 A lengthening list: Usha Vance, Nikki Haley, Ro Khanna…

13:00 Judiciary, tech to pharma, “Indian Americans are everywhere”

16:00 Secret sauce behind Indian-Americans’ success

17:50 The Modi effect

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How effective are your skincare products?

Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

We all want to look as young and as healthy as possible, and one way to do so is to have healthy skin. But, as we age, our skin becomes thinner, less elastic and more dry and sensitive. There’s also a difference between Asian and Caucasian skin, but most dermatological research has focused on Caucasian populations.

How can we then delay the skin ageing process?

To find out more, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to ageing skin expert Professor Rachel Watson, who had spent 30 years in the United Kingdom studying what exactly changes in the skin as we age and how the environment accelerates skin ageing.

She has come to Singapore to study Asian skin, and has just started a new research project looking at Asian skin ageing and the possible interventions that can be used to improve skin health and prevent skin diseases.

Prof Watson is the executive director of the Skin Research Institute of Singapore and the A*STAR Skin Research Labs.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:04 Difference between Asian and Caucasian skin

6:48 Prof Watson’s new four-year study on ageing in Asian skin.

17:38 Ingredients to look out for in your skincare products

22:29 Protect the health of all your skin, and not just the skin on your face

31:20 The myth of collagen drinks

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Amirul Karim and Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Listen to audio snippets as The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan, who turns 60 this year, finds out the challenges to growing older as she confronts her own negative attitudes about ageing.

Despite the 38-year age gap between former actor Edmund Chen, 62, and his Gen Z daughter Yixin, the bond between father and daughter is warm and playful as Sumiko Tan finds out in this episode of Sumiko At 60.

Produced by: Studio+65 and Sumiko Tan (sumiko@sph.com.sg)

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Can mid-lifers breathe new life into stale careers with social media?

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

Will a leap into social media rain new work opportunities for a stale middle-age career? Will being on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and more show the boss that mid-lifers are still in tune with technology and on-trend?

Join me and my special co-host, senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe in this episode of Work Talk. We will explore the potential of social media for mature careers that need a second wind.

Our guests are Mr Walter Lim, founder of marketing agency Cooler Insights, and Ms Jessly Chew, an associate director at recruitment agency Michael Page.

Together, we will delve into the possibilities, pitfalls and planning for mid-lifers who are curious about putting out their first TikTok or YouTube video, Instagram or LinkedIn post.

Listen and get started!

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:50 What a strong social media presence does for job seekers.

5:45 Enhancing the perception of being tech-savvy and adaptable.

9:45 The importance of authenticity and pitfalls of oversharing.

11:44 Leveraging different platforms to showcase skills and interests.

14:08 Tips for a content strategy, and the importance of planning and interaction on social media.

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Amirul Karim

Edited by: Amirul Karim

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In the quest for renewable hydropower, indiscriminate dam building in the basin of the Mekong is changing the landscape and negatively impacting local communities and ecosystems.

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Unilateral and indiscriminate dam building has been taking place in the quest for hydropower and control over water in the basin of the Mekong river - the lifeblood of mainland Southeast Asia.

But local communities most impacted by the changing face of the river system struggle to be heard amid elite-driven, urban-based decision-making and an engineering mindset, critics say.

Only one in ten of over 600 dams have been notified to the Mekong River Commission, following the 1995 Mekong Agreement among Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. The Agreement was supposed to focus on sustainable development and management and tries to balance needs and rights.

Two other countries where the Mekong river flows - China and Myanmar - are not bound to notify the Commission as they are only dialogue partners.

On this episode of Green Pulse, host Nirmal Ghosh speaks to Senior Fellow and co-lead of the Mekong Dam Monitor at the Stimson Center Brian Eyler and Thailand-based Campaigns Director for Thailand and Myanmar of International Rivers Pianporn (Pai) Deetes.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

02:31 Sounding the alarm with more dams coming up

03:55 Dams in China’s part of the Mekong river are doing the most damage

06:43 How Laos attracted huge amounts of foreign investment with its “Battery of Southeast Asia” programme

12:04 In Thailand, why build more dams when there has been an oversupply of electricity

15:54 Significant environmental impacts on Vietnam and Cambodia from the Funan Techo canal, whose development would also violate the Mekong agreement

19:20 No accountability for damaging consequences

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) and Fa'izah Sani

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What gives a NDP theme song real staying power? Is it catchy lyrics, a snappy beat, or is there something else that captures the Singaporean heart?

Why do some songs, basking under the golden glow of nostalgia, come back year after year, and why do others fade from the public consciousness once their time has passed?

In this new episode of The Usual Place podcast, host Natasha Ann Zachariah takes her show onto the streets of Singapore, to ask members of the public what their favourite National Day theme song is, and what makes these songs so special.

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Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

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Edited by producers: Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong

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Hengdian, in Zhejiang province, is booming as the location set for two-thirds of China’s period dramas.

Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST’s global correspondents about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

They come with stars in their eyes, hoping to become the next Fan Bingbing or Jackson Yee. In Hengdian, they put their names down and hope to be picked - to deliver a line, to stand next to an actor, or even just to be a face in the crowd in one scene.

Hengdian is touted as China’s Hollywood, and with good reason - it was here that high-budget dramas and films such as Story of Yanxi Palace and Curse of the Golden Flower were shot.

But it has gained renewed attention in recent years, as Chinese audiences get hooked on micro-dramas - low-budget productions shot in vertical format to be viewed on smartphones.

In this episode, ST’s foreign editor Li Xueying chats with correspondent Goh Yan Han on the dreams that Hengdian represents to Chinese youths.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:17 Different dynasties, same dream

4:51 Crazy plots in two minutes

6:23 Lower barriers to entry

11:01 Youths’ determination and drive

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"Why invest in Singapore, when you can invest in the US?" Our guest expert counters this argument with facts and his opinion.

Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, senior columnist Ven Sreenivasan offers you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

In this episode, Ven hosts Thilan Wickramesinghe - regional head of research at Maybank Securities - to look at the investment outlook from our vantage point in Singapore, at the halfway mark of June, in 2024.

This also comes against the backdrop of the new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong sworn in on May 15, taking over from Mr Lee Hsien Loong, now Senior Minister.

They also cover opportunities that include bringing to fruition nascent projects such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Ideas mooted under the zone include a passport-free QR code system to speed up immigration clearance and a one-stop business and investment service centre in Johor to make it easier for Singapore businesses to set up shop there.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:11 What is the outlook for Singapore’s GDP for the rest of the year?

6:06 The 1Q 2024 results season just concluded: Major takeaways

8:32 There is a new PM and Cabinet for Singapore in place: How Singapore is benefitting from safe haven flows and a strong ecosystem for start-ups and innovation

11:10 On the Johor-Singapore SEZ: After previous attempts, what is different this time round and what are the opportunities?

13:55 "Why invest in Singapore, when you can invest in the US?": Is this a valid statement and how should investors think about South-east Asian markets?

16:26 Discover Thilan's top stock picks in Singapore at the halfway mark of 2024 and reasons for his choices

Produced by: Ven Sreenivasan (ven@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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South-East Asia has big plans to become a regional carbon storage hub. Can it work or are the risks too great?

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

For years now, we’ve heard a lot about carbon capture and storage as one possible solution to climate change. CCS, as it is known, involves capturing carbon dioxide emissions from polluting operations, such as power plants, refineries and steel and cement production and injecting the CO2 deep underground.

And not just anywhere. It has to be the right type of geological formation to ensure the CO2 doesn’t escape.

But CCS hasn’t taken off quite as well as many, especially those in the fossil fuel industry, had hoped for. There have been several very costly failures.

And yet there are plans to greatly scale up CCS, including the creation of regional CCS hubs. One of these is in South-east Asia, using depleted oil and gas wells.

This would lock away CO2 captured from industries in the region, or, CO2 brought in by tanker ships from major polluting nations such as Japan. So, is this a good idea? Can it make a difference in fighting climate change? Or, is it just storing up trouble for the future?

To tell ST's climate change editor David Fogarty more about this is energy sector expert Grant Hauber, advisor for Asia for the Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis, a US-based think tank.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

2:02 What is carbon capture and storage?

4:33 What are CCS hubs and can you explain the regional plans to create them?

8:43 CCS has been around for several decades. What have we learned?

17:10 And what about liability? Who’s responsible for any leaks?

21:01 CCS remains expensive. Will a high carbon price per tonne drive investment?

25:18 And what about alternative methods to remove CO2?

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Our expert guest on what to expect on the external front from Modi 3.0, India’s challenges, and options.

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, Ravi speaks with the eminent foreign policy thinker C Raja Mohan, the noted scholar and close friend of India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

They discuss Indian foreign policy in the wake of the recent elections that returned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to power for a third time.

Mr Modi resumes office at a time of dire border tensions with China, ruffles in what was a swiftly developing relationship with the United States, and a growing compact between India’s traditional security partner Russia and China.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:50 A time for fresh choices

8:30 The Andhra factor in foreign policy

13:30 Could history repeat on the China border?

14:25 Soured ties with the West

17:30 Ties with Russia, now a junior partner of China’s

19:50 Soft-pedalling Quad

21:45 Where’s India’s ‘Act East’ policy?

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Scroll social media and you’ll likely be served a food recommendation or review, often one that’s either enthused or a takedown of sorts.

Synopsis: The Straits Times’ Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives.

If someone takes videos of their food and serves them with a side of honest opinions, does that make them a good food reviewer?

Singapore is a nation of foodies, and we're passionate about what we eat. But it seems like many food creators often go in with quick overviews, giving honest reviews or enthused recommendations without much context on social media.

Intrigued by this proliferation of content creators who feed their audience with clickbaity spiel and pepper their food recommendations with superlatives, I wanted to find out the highlights and pitfalls of online food reviewers in this age of quick-fire social media content.

To help me answer questions I have about this crowded scene, I invited food and lifestyle content creator Chiara Ang, second-generation hawker Melvin Chew, and former home-based baker-turned-marketing entrepreneur Then Zhi Wei to weigh in on the practices that make a good food review.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:35 Are there too many food reviewers on social media?

6:59 Being brutally honest

13:00 Eating at an establishment where you find your dish to be sub-par: To post or not to post online?

18:36 Adding value with food content

27:35 Showcase more than just the menu

34:07 What consumers should look out for when consuming 'social media' food reviews

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What does it take for parents to nurture an athlete who wants to reach sport’s pinnacle?

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month.

The Olympics is just around the corner and come July, several Team Singapore athletes will fly the flag for the Republic in Paris. Two of them, kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder and Singapore kayaker Stephenie Chen will make their Olympics debut.

Beyond their individual hustle to get to sports’ grandest stage, Maeder's and Chen’s journey to the Olympics has been helped by their families' relentless support.

In this episode, Maximilian’s parents Valentin Maeder and Hwee Keng and Michael Chen and Sarah-Yvonne, parents of Stephenie, join sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan to talk about how they have supported their children’s aspirations.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:00 Did Maximilian Maeder's and Stephenie Chen’s parents have sporting backgrounds that influenced their kids?

13:10 Is there a point in which parents build a roadmap to sporting success?

17:40 Why is there a need to trust the experts and coaches as opposed to intervening?

21:12 Making sacrifices for your children when they pursue sports

26:28 Why parents should be a safe space for their children who pursue sports

35:00 Reacting to naysayers who say there is no future in sports

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Children, it seems, are no longer something that young Singaporeans want to have, as Singapore’s population replacement rate hit historic low in 2023.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

For the first time ever, the resident total fertility rate (TFR) had dropped below 1, hitting 0.97 in 2023.

The replacement rate meanwhile stands at 2.1 - the level of fertility at which the population replaces itself from one generation to the next.

The instincts to procreate, it seems, are varied and personal, as hosts Sarah Koh and Aqil Hamzah - journalists from The Straits Times - find out from their guests.

For Ms Charisse Grace Agustin, 29, being childless was a decision that she made at the age of 18, while still a junior college student.

Mr Sng Shan En, 27, on the other hand, is already a father to a three-year-old, with plans for more children in the future if his wife wants them.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:00 The advantages to having children younger rather than older

6:00 Heartwarming moments vs. material sacrifices of having children

10:17 The future regret in not having children

16:22 Would the government’s push for babies change your decision?

18:46 Is parenting a 50/50 effort between mom and dad?

21:04 Would higher cash incentives nudge more towards parenthood?

Produced by: Aqil Hamzah (haqil@sph.com.sg), Sarah Koh (sarahkoh@sph.com.sg), Lynda Hong, Ernest Luis & Hadyu Rahim

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Robust job prospects amid artificial intelligence race, despite trade tensions

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset.

The semiconductor industry has been a fixture of Singapore's advanced manufacturing space since 1968.

The industry has grown from strength to strength, and is now reentering the forefront of the global economy as companies hunger for hardware with the raw computing power to support intensive development of advanced artificial intelligence.

In this episode, host Tay Hong Yi speaks with his guests on job demand in the semiconductor sector.

His guests are:

Mr Ang Wee Seng, executive director, Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association

Ms Sim Cher Wee, vice-president of strategy, technology and talent acquisition at Micron

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:57 Why is the semiconductor industry so important to Singapore?

4:18 The wide range of roles available beyond electronic engineering

13:42 What can small and medium-sized enterprises in the sector offer?

17:03 Talent challenges the sector faces and initiatives in place

24:16 Will ongoing trade tensions affect job prospects?

Produced by: Tay Hong Yi (hytay@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, and Hadyu Rahim

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The affordable luxury of personalised car licence plates are proving an enduring and endearing avenue for self-expression in a changing Hong Kong

HEY YU, DREAMER, ADD OIL. The messages on Hong Kong's vanity car plates can draw nods of appreciation or chuckles for the city’s motorists. They can tell you a thing or two about their owners' status, sense of humour and beliefs.

Since the authorities made these special plates possible 20 years ago, Hong Kong has seen a proliferation of such plates on its roads. And along with it, communities have sprung up online devoted to sightings of this phenomenon.

In this episode, ST’s foreign editor Li Xueying chats with Hong Kong correspondent Magdalene Fung on the motivations behind this trend and what it reveals about Hong Kongers' deepest desires and obsessions.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:50 Why vanity plates aren’t just for vanity’s sake alone

3:20 What Hong Kong’s vanity plates reveal about the city and its people

9:55 How a car with a special plate came to be impounded in Hong Kong on the anniversary of China’s Tiananmen incident

12:33 The biggest changes in Hong Kong society in recent years

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Swiping for love used to be the way for millennials to find a connection, but there seems to be growing dating app disillusionment among the young.

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times’ Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives.

Bernice Fong, Dhareeni Shanmugam and John Lim are three under-30s who have had different experiences with dating apps over the years.

John, who runs a content agency, finds that with everyone having many options, he feels “like a piece of meat” - an experience the 28-year-old finds can be dehumanising.

Meanwhile Bernice has sworn off dating apps. The 28-year-old brand and marketing manager felt jaded and tired from swiping through but not quite finding the match she wanted.

Dhareeni, a 26-year-old account executive for a public relations agency, shares why she swiped right on her boyfriend, and why she was drawn to his “niche preference” for fish.

Host Natasha wants to find out why there’s no love lost between young people and dating apps.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:16 Are younger people ditching dating apps?

7:52 Making dating intentions clear

16:20 Getting dating app fatigue

27:54 Have young adults lost the art of conversation?

38:38 Is it more difficult for young people to date these days?

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Vape users inhale not just harmful chemicals, but toxic metals into their lungs.

Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

E-cigarettes or vapes can contain less chemicals than cigarettes, but did you know that the former can expose users to toxic metals?

Is vaping safer than smoking and just how harmful is vaping? Find out these and more in the latest Health Check episode with ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo, as she dives into the topic with two experts from Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

They are Adj Asst/Prof Clive Tan, Public Health Specialist and Senior Consultant, Department of Preventive & Population Medicine and Adj Asso/Prof Puah Ser Hon, Head and Senior Consultant from the Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine.

With vaping on the rise here, despite it being illegal, they also talked about the help available to a vape user who wants to quit the habit, and what can be done about the vaping problem here.

In Singapore, simply purchasing, using or owning an electronic vapouriser or vape can attract fines of up to $2,000 per offence. Yet, vaping is on the rise here. The purchase, use or possession of vapes jumped 58 per cent to about 7,900 cases in 2023, from about 5,000 cases in 2022, according to data from the Ministry of Health.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:33 Are vapes safer than cigarettes?

8:17 Inhaling chemicals and toxic metals

20:35 Considering an amnesty for vape users

27:42 You can get the help that you need to quit vaping

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How is the government's $1.3 billion budget working for SMEs so far? We invite them on the show.

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

It is June, the mid-point of 2024. Join Krist Boo and her co-host Timothy Goh on Work Talk to hear how Singapore's Budget 2024 measures are affecting small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Joining them are Mr Ang Yuit, president of the Association of SMEs, and Dr Ramesh Rajentheran of AI healthcare start-up MiyaHealth.

SMEs are broadly struggling this year due to trade tensions, disruption from artificial intelligence, and manpower challenges. Start-ups face a chilly 'funding winter'.

Which part of the 2024 Budget package of support measures are useful to businesses in meeting the challenges? What more do our entrepreneurs wish for? And if the government has started thinking of Budget 2025, what do our SME guests hope to see included?

In a year marked by various disruptions, what is the hard question for businesses?

This episode of WorkTalk is brought to you by the Ministry of Finance: https://www.mof.gov.sg/singaporebudget

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:40 Why it's a challenging 2024 for SMEs so far

3:39 "Funding nuclear winter" for start-ups; coming at a bad time in region

6:28 On the idea of the Overseas Markets Immersion Programme

7:15 SkillsFuture could align workforce training with industry needs

13:32 Why corporate venture capital incentivised by the government could help support start-ups

19:50 Change is certain, firms with no long-term viability should face reality

More on Budget 2024: http://www.singaporebudget.gov.sg/

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Amirul Karim

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Local solutions are critical for vulnerable millions as the scorching heat rapidly melts snow and ice across the fragile "third pole".

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

As the planet warms, with north India’s plains sweltering under an unprecedented heat wave, Himalayan glaciers are melting faster than ever before. On current trends, glaciers in just the Eastern Himalayas, which include Nepal and Bhutan, will lose up to 75 per cent of their ice in the near future.

The accelerated melt will expand existing glacial lakes, and form new ones. The new and enlarged lakes are a hazard as they can burst their banks and let loose all the water in flash floods downstream. In October 2023, a lake in Northern Sikkim breached, destroying an entire dam and 33 bridges downstream, killing scores of people.

But that is only one aspect of the impact of planetary warming on the so-called Third Pole - which supplies water to around 1.5 billion people. The climate crisis is a water crisis which is already affecting half of Asia.

In this episode, Green Pulse host Nirmal Ghosh discusses the complex factors at play, and their implications, with Kunda Dixit, the Kathmandu-based publisher of Nepali Times, and visiting faculty at NYU in Abu Dhabi where he focuses on climate; and Dr Bandana Shakya - also based in Kathmandu - who coordinates the Landscapes portfolio at the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:34 There is plenty of water; just not where it’s needed

3:53 Data sharing is critical but the process is inadequate

7:17 Depopulation of some mountain districts is up to 30 per cent in the last 10 years

12:20 Appreciating potential of co-designing nature-based solutions

17:20 Sometimes scientific collaboration is much easier than political collaboration

18:33 One major concern now: Climate despair and climate anxiety among younger people

19:30 Failure of governance has led to large parts of the Himalayan region being in food deficit

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South-east Asian countries appreciate there is no strategic balance in the region without the US, so they will find ways to deal with whoever is in the White House.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

How South-east Asia - situated at the crossroads of Asia and the Pacific - sees and navigates growing tensions between China and the United States, is little understood outside the region.

Views of China in the region are mixed, with recent surveys showing that China is seen as a valuable partner, and yet not trusted. There is an appreciation that dealing with the US - whoever occupies the White House - is critical as Washington is seen as a strategic balancer.

Meanwhile, as the US deepens and expands an architecture of alliances across the Asia-Pacific, China has fewer friends and allies and has done little to assuage countries’ concerns over what is, despite Beijing’s professions to the contrary, seen as its hegemonic tendencies.

The United States’ support of Israel’s actions in Gaza, has also not gone down well in the region, which is dotted with either Muslim-majority countries, or countries with significant Muslim minorities.

In this episode of Asian Insider, Nirmal hosts Bilahari Kausikan, famously forthright former Permanent Secretary and former Ambassador-at-Large at Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Now the chairman of the Middle East Institute at the National University of Singapore, Bilahari lays out the regional perspective, and explains why - despite the real risk of an accident between the US and China over Taiwan - a war by design between the two big powers, is highly unlikely.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:47 China: Neighbour with great opportunities yet displays hegemonic tendencies

4:01 Anxieties about Chinese behaviour and the US' balancing acts

7:05 "War by design between the US and China is highly unlikely": Bilahari Kausikan

11:27 "The Global South represents a mood rather than any coherent convergence of interests"

13:43 "To deal with China, you have to deal with the US"

14:10 Why the US does not bear the burden or pay any price to uphold international order

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How did a variety talk show with one of the oddest hosting pairings become one of the most successful talk shows ever in Chinese-language entertainment?

Synopsis: How Did We Get Here is a new scripted series under the #PopVultures banner, which will take a look in each episode about a celebrity, a band or the cast of a movie or film that made an impact on Asian entertainment and how they got to where they are now.

If you follow Chinese-language entertainment, there is a good chance you have heard of the variety series Kang Xi Lai Le, also known as Mr Con & Ms Csi or Kangxi Coming.

The light-hearted Taiwanese talk show, which ran from 2004 to 2016, is easily one of the most successful talk shows of all time in Chinese-language entertainment - a staple of Taiwanese television that continues to make people laugh even eight years after the end of its run.

The show began as a wacky experiment, by pairing the intellectual and cultured Kevin Tsai and the wild, funny Dee Hsu as hosts in one programme. But their chemistry was magic and the show consistently maintained high ratings throughout its run.

Not only was it a hot spot for celebrities to come on and promote themselves and their projects, the show even attracted personalities like politicians - Former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou and social commentator, critic and historian Li Ao.

Even with its varied line-up of guests, the hosts never switched up their style - a mix of inane and sometimes raunchy questions about underwear and farts, lots of banter and good-natured mocking.

Now, 20 years after its debut and eight years after its last of close to 3000 episodes aired, its legacy and impact are still outsized with clips of the show managing to go viral even today. And many are still clamouring for the show to make a comeback.

PopVultures host Jan Lee discusses exactly how we got here.

Here is what she talked about:

0:00 Introduction and an update about a possible Kangxi Coming relaunch

4:19 The show’s inception and how complete opposites Kevin Tsai and Dee Hsu came to be paired together

12:50 The first episode of Kangxi Coming and why it became so popular

17:33 The show’s evolution over the years and the introduction of assistant host Hank Chen

23:31 How Kangxi Coming managed to capture Chinese audiences despite a tight budget

29:49 The show coming to an end

34:53 Kangxi Coming’s resounding legacy till today

37:15 What is Dee Hsu, Kevin Tsai and Hank Chen up to today?

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) Amirul Karim

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A seasoned motor industry insider says the COE system is bad for health because of the stress that comes with not knowing “the full picture”.

Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends.

The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Singapore seems to be tracking well. In 2023, 18.2 per cent of all new car registrations were EVs. This was up from 11.7 per cent in 2022.

In this episode, host Lee Nian Tjoe speaks with Ms Sabrina Sng, managing director at Wearnes Automotive. This seasoned motor dealer - with 20 years of experience - believes that the general uncertainty over the price outlook of certificate of entitlement (COEs), is hampering Singapore’s efforts to get more car buyers to opt for electric vehicles (EVs).

This is made worse by what she considers to be a premature cut in incentives to encourage EV adoption.

Highlights (click/tap above):

7:30 Call for changes to the COE bidding system - why motor dealers want to cut out companies, like those in private hire, from bidding for COEs because they distort the market

12:00 Reduction of various incentives to encourage EV adoption came too soon

19:38 High COE premiums have pushed up prices of EVs, diminishing the distinction between premium and mass market

21:40 Making the case for EVs to have higher tax rebates

26:42 Does Tesla still have an edge in the automotive world?

Produced by: Lee Nian Tjoe (niantjoel@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

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Join in this passionate post mortem of the recently concluded 2023/24 English Premier League season.

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month.

As the dust settles on another thrilling English Premier League (EPL) season, the post-campaign analysis has begun at the Hard Tackle.

ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan and guest co-host Zia-ul Raushan - assistant program director for Money FM 89.3 - invited nine die-hard EPL fans and renowned sports presenter John Dykes to dissect the highs and lows of their favourite teams, reflect on the past season's triumphs and tribulations and eagerly anticipate what lies ahead.

Is there a world after Jurgen Klopp for Liverpool, and can we talk about Manchester City’s title win without mentioning their alleged breaches?

Will Arsenal return for another tilt at the title next season? We discuss all that and more on this special end-of-season podcast.

Highlights (click/tap above):

5:30 Has Manchester City’s title celebrations been overshadowed by Premier League’s 115 breaches of regulations?

12:44 After finishing second again, can Arsenal continue to challenge for the title next season?

15:04 Do fans agree with Phil Foden being crowned player of the season?

20:55 How are Liverpool fans feeling after the emotional final day farewell to Jurgen Klopp?

32:45 On Aston Villa balancing Europe and Premier League next season

45:57 Will Newcastle be able to hold on to their key assets?

55:17 Erik ten Hag: In or out?

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Hosted & produced by: Deepanraj Ganesan (gdeepan@sph.com.sg), Zia-ul Raushan (raushan@sph.com.sg)

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Executive producer: Ernest Luis

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Home-grown singer and songwriter rhyu is the 11th guest in this music channel.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio.

In the 11th episode of Music Lab, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts home-grown singer and songwriter rhyu.

The newcomer’s arresting vocals and original songs, a mixture of pop, jazz, and R&B, have garnered comparisons to popular Icelandic-Chinese singer Laufey, who reposted one of her videos on TikTok.

The 19-year-old, whose real name is Raine Hahn Yu, started releasing music in 2022 and started dabbling in writing and composing songs as a child.

She has since staged performances at venues such as the Esplanade, music festivals and was an opening act for Taiwanese band Cicada’s concert in Singapore.

In this episode of Music Lab, she sang a live rendition of It’s fine, a song that has garnered over 1.3 million streams on Spotify alone.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:15 Having her song blow up on TikTok

3:28 She came up with the melody while queuing at Old Chang Kee

4:46 Laufey reposted one of her videos on TikTok

6:04 She started writing songs at the age of 4

10:36 Her early influences were Mandopop artistes like JJ Lin and A-mei

13:59 On her studies and a music career

16:25 Her new song came to her in a dream

21:47 Her family used to organise concerts

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Home-grown singer-songwriter rhyu's intimate live studio take of It's fine, a song first released in 2023, which has a million streams on just Spotify alone.

Synopsis: This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio.

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Hear why active ETFs are becoming more popular.

Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both senior columnists at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

In this episode, J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Apac head of ETF - Philippe El-Asmar - discusses the growth of ETFs in Asia.

In particular, there is a growing focus on active ETFs.

Being actively managed, they may offer better returns. However, what are the risks?

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:05 Growth of the ETF market

5:20 Misconceptions that all ETFs are passive ones

6:25 ETFs are also used by institutional investors, not just retail investors

7:50 What are fixed income ETFs?

9:45 Advantages of investing in active ETFs

12:50 Risks to be aware of when investing active ETFs

Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Investors are on the hunt for companies that not only cut greenhouse gas emissions but also transform industry and society.

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

There’s growing investor interest in companies at the cutting edge of green tech innovation. Specifically, companies whose solutions aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions while helping industry wean itself off fossil fuels and switch to greener and cleaner materials.

More than ever, green-tech investment is needed. Much of the energy we use to produce electricity, power our industries and our cars produces emissions that are heating up the planet. It's like we're stuck in a vicious cycle as climate impacts worsen.

The good news is there are private companies working on solutions that can provide green power to industries, boost battery efficiency, even create a new type of leather from mycelium, or fungal fibres. The green solutions out there are growing quickly as more entrepreneurs move into this space.

To tell us more about this is Meghan Sharp, global head of Decarbonization Partners, a joint venture between Blackrock and Temasek that invests in private companies working on clean energy, electrification, green materials and the circular, digital economy.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:34 Tell us about your role and what you look for in green-tech companies.

2:46 What is the investment focus of Decarbonization Partners?

7:13 Of all the available types of green technology, which ones excite you the most?

13:34 Which emerging technologies will attract the most investment in the coming decade?

15:34 And is investment in green technology growing or is there still a large gap?

17:35 “For great companies, there will always be funding.”

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Singapore’s most well-known OnlyFans creator Titus Low is slowly moving on from the platform that has brought him fame, money and drama. Lots of it.

Synopsis: The Straits Times’ Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives and digs deeper into issues of the day.

Sitting down with The Usual Place’s host Natasha Ann Zachariah, Titus opens up about asking to work with his family’s business and pursuing his childhood dream of becoming a real estate agent.

He shares the lessons learnt and the fallout from baring all online.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:10 What is Titus up to these days?

9.00 His post-pandemic popularity has dipped, no thanks to today's economic situation

14.26 Dealing with mental health issues

23.30 Why he has become more cautious about sharing his life online

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Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

Edited by producers: Eden Soh and Teo Tong Kai

Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong

Filmed by: Joel Chng and Marc Justin De Souza, ST Video

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This generation, it appears in a survey result too, is not afraid to spend immediately for happiness or instant gratification, but they do so within their means.

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

It used to be that avocado toast was the symbol of millennial extravagance, infamous for dashing that generation’s chance of ever owning property - at least, according to Tim Gurner.

The Australian real estate millionaire in 2017 said that millennials should stop spending $19 for avocado toast if they ever want to own homes. Over half a decade since the rise of the avocado millennial, Gen Z - those born 1997 to 2012 - have outstripped them in splurging. And mostly, for pleasure.

Just in Singapore, we’re seeing 20-somethings fork out $10,000 for holidays and almost just as much to catch Taylor Swift overseas. But a recent IPS study found that the young are still spending within their means.

Still, are they putting aside enough funds for a rainy day in the future?

In this episode, ST assistant podcast editor Lynda Hong and co-host and STNow reporter Carmen Sin speak with their two guests to find out if youths are caught in a financial jam between spending and saving the fruits of their labour.

Having saved his first $100,000 at age 28, He Ruiming, now 35 and co-founder of personal finance blog The Woke Salaryman, urges disciplined financial perspectives for Gen Z.

Joining the discussion is Daisy Anne Mitchell, 26, who is British but has lived and studied in schools in Singapore since she was five. She has worked two full-time jobs after graduating from school, but made a U-turn to freelancing and working as an influencer now - where she has gotten flak online for being candid about her cashflow.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:15 Eating broccoli and chicken for three years? Freelancing as a career - Ruiming and Daisy share their habits on saving, earning and spending

9:30 Managing financial prudence even when renting

16:38 Taking private hire transport like Grab or taxis to work: Is that prudent all the time?

21:26 Why Daisy thinks that the recent Covid era has reduced the value of money for Gen Zers

28:12 Daisy on her working life since she was 15, and discusses how an influencer career has worked for her

33:59 Ruiming and Daisy on gaining financial freedom

Produced by: Carmen Sin (carmensin@sph.com.sg), Lynda Hong (lyndahong@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Hadyu Rahim

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Adult learning research shows “productive failure” builds tenacity and deepens learning.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset.

Failure is not fatal; Instead, organisations and individuals can set themselves up to learn from each failure better and faster.

However, this requires thought and effort to be put into fostering productive failure.

In this episode, host Tay Hong Yi speaks with his guest on how to make productive failure work.

His guest is:

Associate Professor Sim Soo Kheng, director of the innovation centre at the Institute for Adult Learning

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:24 How is failure the mother of success

4:51 Creating safe spaces to fail in

10:52 Is productive failure impossible in high-stakes roles like medicine?

16:47 What can you do to learn well from the approach?

21:56 Prof Sim’s own brush with productive failure

Produced by: Tay Hong Yi (hytay@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, and Hadyu Rahim

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Hear from our guest expert on Singapore’s stakes in seeing a stable government rule the world’s fifth biggest economy.

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

The world’s most populous nation began voting on April 19 in a seven-phase election in which nearly one billion people are eligible to vote, with ballots set to be counted on June 4.

In this episode, Ravi speaks with the political scientist Associate Professor Iqbal Singh Sevea, director of the Institute of South Asian Studies, a think-tank under the National University of Singapore.

They discuss the ongoing Indian election marked by a dip in voter turnout, the competing narratives, the improving national profile of Mr Rahul Gandhi, chances of a decisive victory for Mr Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party.

They also look at the need to heal wounds the election has opened in the national fabric.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:10 Continuity vs high unemployment and inflation

8:09 Singapore’s stakes in the Indian election

15:01 Why it is not a ‘wave’ election this time

16:08 A new Rahul Gandhi?

20:38 Why women voters are key

24:01 Could polls spring a surprise?

27:25 Can India heal its wounds after the polls

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg) and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Fa’izah Sani

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Diving into women’s football in Singapore

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month.

In this episode of Hard Tackle, we look at the state of women’s football in Singapore and what the Republic needs to do to improve its standards.

In the Lionesses’ most recent international friendlies, they suffered 3-0 and 8-0 defeats by Bangladesh. Meanwhile, the Deloitte Women’s Premier League (WPL) kicked off on March 9 but lacklustre field conditions at the Choa Chua Kang stadium caused much frustration and anger to players, coaches and fans.

Join ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan, current women’s footballer Sara Merican, former national captain Charmaine Lim and former national footballer Chris Yip-Au who is now with Seychelles Football Federation as its head of women’s football and women’s national team coach.

They explore the current issues in women’s football and what the future holds for the ladies.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:45 How Yip-Au, Sara and Lim were introduced to football in the early days

9:55 Has access to information on women’s football increased in recent years?

18:50 What is needed for countries including Singapore to progress up the rankings in women’s football?

19:55 How do national team players balance work or school with playing football and get that aspect be improved or helped?

30:15 Discussion on the facilities in the WPL

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The promise of it transforming our work lives is happening, but maybe not in the way we expected it to.

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

It has been 18 months since ChatGPT's public debut. Has the technology touted to change our work lives been helpful, but underwhelming? Or is it us?

Of course, we had to ask gen AI Claude to produce our synopsis: This podcast goes beyond AI hype to explore surprising realities. Executives anticipate huge productivity gains, but the real disruption may lie in automating mundane tasks. Lawyers and students face skill shifts as research becomes effortless. Most intriguingly, could AI enable Singapore to "insource" outsourced work affordably? Uncover fresh perspectives on AI's quiet revolution reshaping jobs.

Join me and my special co-host Davidson Chua, a second-year student of business analytics at NUS, in our conversation with Messrs Laurence Liew and Lewis Garrad.

Laurence is the director for AI innovation at AI Singapore, and Lewis is a partner and the Asia career practice partner at consultancy Mercer.

We hope you'd enjoy this 29th episode of Work Talk, our podcast series to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

Highlights (click/tap above):

02:22: Has gen AI underwhelmed?

04:29: Are companies really using it?

05:17: Let's generate more content, because we can

07:56: Forget the old ways of learning

14:16: How Laurence wrote a book, with Gemini as his biographer

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Amirul Karim

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Migratory species are broadly in decline, disrupted by alteration of field and forest habitats, and by hunting in the case of South-east Asia.

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

The East Asian migratory bird flyway is perhaps the most diverse of the world's nine north-south migratory bird flyways, with millions migrating north to south, from freezing latitudes to warmer climates - some shorebirds even fly down to as far as Australia.

But migratory species are in deep trouble; a recent UN report revealed that nearly half of the world's migratory species are declining in population. Habitat loss has been affecting up to 75 per cent of them.

The state of birds is one indicator of how humans have altered the environment, largely due to infrastructure developments transforming landscapes. Fragmentation and loss of habitats are key issues for migratory shorebirds as their coastal feeding areas on mud flats along the East Asian seaboard are being reclaimed.

In this episode of Green Pulse, Thailand-based Philip Round, regional representative of the Wetland Trust and associate professor at the Department of Biology at Mahidol University, and Singapore-based Yong Ding Li, regional coordinator at BirdLife International, join co-host Nirmal Ghosh to talk about what birds are up against.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

6:06 Why rice growing is making it difficult for birds to thrive

14:58 Hunting happens on a large scale for the pet bird industry in various parts of Southeast Asia

20:12 How the use of netting to protect crops, particularly aquaculture ponds, becomes accidentally fatal to birds

24:04 Many government agencies in Southeast Asia are inadequately resourced to enforce conservation measures.

26:02 Bright spots on conservation for migratory birds

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The rise of home bars in cities across China shows how young Chinese are craving for companionship but without having to invest in relationships.

family-style bars is now a search term for listings of home bars, not just for first-tier cities Beijing and Shanghai, but also Zhengzhou in central China, Chengdu in the south-west and Hangzhou on the eastern coast.

Instead of going to commercial nightspots, young Chinese are looking to spend their free time in the living rooms of strangers’ homes, where they pay for drinks, conversations and games.

In this episode, ST’s foreign editor Li Xueying chats with China correspondent Aw Cheng Wei on why the trend is taking off, and what it says about the Chinese wanting to make connections in a safe and casual environment.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:48 How are home bars different from regular bars?

5:08 Home bars are not meant to make money for some owners

7:00 How home bars are part of China’s “da zi” or companion culture

11:50 Chinese youths need for a deeper connection

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Produced by: Li Xueying (xueying@sph.com.sg) and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Fa’izah Sani

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Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong becomes Singapore’s fourth prime minister on May 15, 2024, when he succeeds current PM Lee Hsien Loong.

Synopsis: The Straits Times’ Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives and digs deeper into issues of the day.

The upcoming leadership transition - when Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong becomes Singapore’s fourth prime minister on May 15 - has ignited discussions about where Singapore goes from here.

In particular, what issues are youths most concerned about before they go to the ballot box in the next General Election?

In this episode of The Usual Place, Natasha hosts three guests:

Joel Lim, 31, host of Political Prude: The Podcast
Gautham Vijayan Kumaran, 26, a final-year student at the National University of Singapore
Carissa Cheow, 28, the chief strategy officer for a tech firm and a career counsellor

From expectations of DPM Wong when he takes over as prime minister, to their thoughts of how the impending general election will play out, these three guests candidly share their views and shed some insight on what youths might want to see from their future political leaders.

Highlights (Click/tap above):

4:18 Qualities young voters are looking for in Singapore's next PM

12:19 What are these young voters looking for when the next election comes around?

19:31 Is there a dichotomy between traditional bread-and-butter concerns and wider, all-encompassing issues such as climate change and civil liberties?

21:58: Are younger voters harder to convince?

31:51: How will scandals of politicians in 2023 factor into the next election?

34:28: Will social media be the dominant platform among voters at the next GE?

Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

Edited by producers: Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong

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It is one of the most famous Chinese period dramas ever, but where are the members of its main cast now?

Synopsis: How Did We Get Here is a new scripted series under the #PopVultures banner, where host Jan Lee will deep dive into a celebrity, a band or the cast of a movie or film that made an impact on Asian entertainment and how they got to where they are now.

There is a good argument to be made that the most famous Chinese drama ever aired is the Qing dynasty period royal romance My Fair Princess, best known for its first two seasons aired in 1998 and 1999.

The story is about a case of mistaken identity. An orphaned street urchin named Xiaoyanzi accidentally becomes a princess in place of her friend, the Qing emperor Qianlong’s illegitimate daughter Ziwei.

The series broke viewership records, became extremely popular across Asia and was an unprecedented hit that turned its main cast members into household names - Vicki Zhao, Ruby Lin, Alec Su, Zhou Jie, Fan Bingbing and Julian Chen.

Now, 26 years since the drama first aired - a lot has happened to the main cast. Two have been effectively cancelled by the Chinese government, one has apparently become a successful farmer, one is widely disliked by Chinese netizens and one quite literally got "burnt".

PopVultures host Jan Lee discusses How Did We Get Here.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:20 Introduction about My Fair Princess

4:11 How the series got cast and its impact on Asian entertainment

11:57 What happened to Julian Chen?

14:16 What happened to Alec Su?

17:16 Is there a feud between Ruby Lin and Zhou Jie?

28:03 The cancellation of Fan Bingbing

35:12 The many troubles of Vicki Zhao and her eventual downfall

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) Amirul Karim

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Asia is on the cusp of a summer of life-threatening dengue fever.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

Dengue fever case numbers have gone up across the global tropics. This includes Singapore, a model in many respects for health surveillance and epidemic control, and mosquito control. In the first quarter of 2024, Singapore recorded more than double the number of cases than in the same period in 2023.

Meanwhile across the world, Latin America and the Caribbean have been warned to prepare for their worst dengue season ever.

The long war against dengue must contend with many factors including climate, weather, and human behaviour. Even without an outbreak or epidemic, dengue may circulate silently among populations.

No single solution is perfect. Dengue vaccines have been developed, but there are four strains of the virus, and the vaccines have different degrees of efficacy.

The key to effective dengue control is health surveillance and a good laboratory system - and in Singapore’s case especially, collaboration with neighbouring countries. Vaccinating populations could help complement other dengue and mosquito control measures.

Globally, we discuss how countries must build urban infrastructure to be less mosquito-friendly.

Nirmal Ghosh hosts his guests who are also global dengue gurus:

Dr. Duane Gubler, Emeritus Professor and founding director of the Emerging Infectious Diseases Signature Research Programme at Duke-NUS Medical School
Dr. Ooi Eng Eong is a Professor in the Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases at Duke-NUS Medical School

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:31 Dengue vaccine - the solution for Singapore?

8:06 Important lessons from Sars and Covid-19

16:03 Why a single vaccination cannot prevent dengue entirely

17:52 Contrarian view: Global warming is not the main cause of dengue fever

20:00 Better living standards can help control mosquito-borne diseases

23:19 Should new cities consider mosquito-related issues in building plans?

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) and Fa’izah Sani

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The head of the EV-electric shares some of the learnings from Singapore’s electrification journey.

Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends.

The pace of EV charger deployment at HDB carparks in 2024 will likely be slower than in the previous year - at least initially - before things pick up speed again. According to EV-Electric's chief executive, Mr Derek Tan, the target is to have another 700 or so chargers ready by 2024 and another 700 by the end of 2025.

The head of the company set up by the Land Transport Authority to coordinate the roll-out of Singapore’s public EV charging network said that the data shows that the bulk of the charging at the housing estates happen at night. As EVs become more popular, will we see users fighting over who gets to use the chargers when they return home from work?

Highlights (click/tap above):

5:50 The expected slowing down in the rate of charger deployment in 2024 and how every HDB carpark is different

12:05 The struggle between taking up a parking space for charging versus the needs of those who do not drive an EV

15:00 Data shows that 60 per cent of charging happens overnight

17:30 Ideas to encourage better charging etiquette - from fines to imposing a minimum spend

30:00 The one technological development that will turbocharge the deployment of chargers.

36:20 Why there should be parity in terms of the total cost of owning and using an EV with an internal combustion engine option.

Produced by: Lee Nian Tjoe (niantjoel@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Why mudflats are vital for dwindling numbers of birds that stop over seasonally.

Synopsis (headphones recommended): In this new 4-part environment podcast series for 2024 - Green Trails - The Straits Times hits the ground with experts in spaces that are critical to the interlinked crises the planet faces: climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. The next episode drops in June.

For this inaugural episode, our team heads to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, the local haven for birds that travel across the world to refuel at.

The society - one of the island's oldest non-governmental organisations - convinced the government to preserve Sungei Buloh as a wetland reserve by showing officials the diversity of birds that depend on the spot.

ST journalist Ang Qing takes a walk with representatives from the Nature Society (Singapore) - Veronica Foo and Tan Gim Cheong.

They talk about the lesser-known Mandai Mangrove and Mudflat, which is key to supporting the thousands of migratory shorebirds that stop over in Singapore between August and March, and why it should also receive full protection from the law.

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Highlights (click/tap above):

2:30 Why is Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve so special?

7:01 Have there been fewer shorebirds at the reserve?

11:15 What kind of man-made features threaten migratory birds?

18:00 Why a lesser known mudflat needs to get stronger legal protection

Host: Ang Qing (aqing@sph.com.sg)

Trail producers: Lynda Hong, Hadyu Rahim, Teo Tong Kai, Amirul Karim, Eden Soh

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive Producers: Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg) & Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg)

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Two youth volunteers - adults with full-time jobs - explain what motivates them to spark change in the community.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests.

Youth Corps Singapore, which is under the National Youth Council, turns 10 in 2024. It is a division under the council that champions youth volunteerism to ignite positive change in society through community service.

In this episode, ST podcast assistant editor Lynda Hong speaks with two volunteer leaders Afzal Hadi and Valerie Kwa, to find out about their experience with Youth Corps Singapore.

Afzal is currently the Welfare Lead in the Engagement Taskforce Cluster and is a member of the Ambassadors Team cluster, while Valerie is Publicity Team Lead within the Mental Health Cluster. The two young working adults - Afzal is in business development while Valerie is in social service - also offer tips on how to pick a cluster to volunteer with.

Clusters can be thought of a “specialisation” - youth-led, youth-run interest groups within Youth Corps. They include: Children, Youth and Family, Eldercare, Special Needs, Beyond Singapore, Mental Health and Sustainability.

This podcast is brought to you by National Youth Council: https://str.sg/wFbf

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:30 Life-changing experiences from volunteering - Afzal's U-turn from business school to study social work instead, and Valerie advocating for mental health

5:50 How youths can pick their preferred cause from Youth Corps’ 12 clusters - specialisation areas

7:40 Discovering leadership style through volunteerism

11:04 Afzal and Valerie on Youth Corps allowing interested youths to try out in a small way, before deciding which cluster to volunteer in

12:30 How much time Afzal and Valerie spends on volunteering?

14:40 Despite working full-time jobs, hear why Afzal and Valerie are still volunteering

Youth Corps will also organise a 10th Anniversary Carnival at Scape Playspace in Somerset on July 6, 2024.

*Interested youths can also participate in the Do Good Fest, which will be held from May to July, providing over 3,000 opportunities to learn about volunteerism.

More on:

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Youth Corps Singapore’s Website: https://str.sg/bx2p

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Produced by: Lynda Hong (lyndahong@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Hadyu Rahim

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Carbon credit ratings can bring much needed transparency and accountability to the market – but is it enough to overcome years of mistrust?

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Depending on who you speak to, carbon credits hold great promise as a tool to achieve deep cuts in carbon emissions to fight climate change. Or they are a scam that fails to deliver what they promise.

A major problem around the carbon credit market is trust and transparency – do carbon offset projects achieve what they pledge? How can we be sure? And will local communities benefit?

Ultimately, carbon credits should be treated like any other financial asset – they should be held up to scrutiny. And that means they should be rated for their quality and integrity, just like bonds.

And increasingly that is what is happening. Several companies now offer ratings services for carbon credits to help buyers make better choices and meet due diligence requirements. But will this be enough to answer critics’ concerns about the carbon market?

To learn more about this, we speak to Mr Duncan van Bergen, co-founder of Calyx Global, a carbon credit ratings company based in Singapore.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:38 What are the main concerns about carbon credits?

4:04 How is trust being restored to the carbon credit market?

6:13 What does a high-quality carbon credit look like?

10:47 Your firm rates credits from projects from highest (A-rating) to lowest (E-rating). What percentage are at the highest rating and what types of projects are these?

14:40 What is the main worry about forestry projects?

20:54 What are the non-carbon benefits of carbon projects and why are they important?

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Fa'izah Sani & Amirul Karim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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How much is too much when sharing details of your life online?

Synopsis: The Straits Times’ Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives and digs deeper into issues of the day.

Why do people feel so comfortable sharing intimate details of their lives online?

The Usual Place’s host Natasha Ann Zachariah sits down with TikTokers Candice Gallagher and Shaun Elias Chua, and Twitch streamer Jacey Vong, to find out why they started sharing personal details of their lives online.

When everything now becomes free game, is there a line that crosses into oversharing and how do they deal with negative comments?

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:33: Why do the three of them put out so much of their lives on social media?

16:36: Is it weird that virtual strangers know small details about their lives?

23:15: Dealing with haters - why not just quit instead?

33:20: Being cancelled - the risk of sharing their opinions

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Jacey Vong on Twitch: https://str.sg/752E

Produced by: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong, Teo Tong Kai, Eden Soh, Joel Chng and Marc Justin De Souza

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai & Eden Soh

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Consider other markets and the wider US tech sector.

Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both senior columnists at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

In this episode, Mr Adam Reynolds, Asia-Pacific CEO of Saxo, discusses the large exposure many investors have to the US tech stocks.

What are the implications for them if the stocks face headwinds and how can they diversify?

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:12 Headwinds that the Magnificent 7 are currently facing

3:42 Should you be diversifying away from Big US tech and how you can diversify by looking at other markets?

6:12 What about the wider US tech sector, apart from the Magnificent 7?

7:15: Implications of investing in tech sectors with the growth of AI

11:00 How investors can be positioned for the rest of the year

Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ven Sreenivasan (ven@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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IMH trial to study efficacy of personalised transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression.

Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Researchers from the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore are studying a new personalised treatment for resistant depression.

It is the personalised version of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic fields to stimulate and reset the specific part of the brain that regulates mood.

A clinical trial that aims to study its efficacy is currently being conducted at IMH. It pairs TMS with the algorithm of each patient’s functional magnetic resonance imaging to identify a precise spot on the head where magnetic stimulation can be applied to achieve better outcomes.

In this Health Check podcast episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to two experts involved in the trial. Dr Tor Phern Chern is a Senior Consultant at the Mood & Anxiety department and Head of Neurostimulation Service, at IMH and Associate Professor Thomas Yeo is from the Centre for Sleep and Cognition at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:28 How does TMS work?

8:47 Using a tape measure to ascertain the target area

10:34 What is depression?

23:29 Using Professor Yeo's algorithm to find an individual treatment target

25:52 What is the trial about?

29:27 Envisioning a future of TMS treatments

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Did Singapore let its golden boy down in any way?

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month.

In this episode of Hard Tackle, we delve into the lessons from the recent retirement of Singaporean swimming sensation Joseph Schooling on April 2, 2024, at just 28 years of age.

Join ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath as they host two guests - Singapore Aquatics president and former national swimmer Mark Chay and two-time Olympian David Lim.

They explore the implications of Schooling's decision and discuss how Singapore can draw valuable lessons from his meteoric rise to the 100m butterfly gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics and his struggle after that historic win.

Could the Singapore sports ecosystem have done more for Schooling?

Is there a conversation about national service and high performance athletes and crucially, who will be Singapore swimming’s next superstar after Schooling?

We ask the hard questions, the guests respond, and now it is time for you to listen in on our debate.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:00 Rohit Brijnath on how he felt after speaking to Schooling about his retirement

12:10 Why retirement was the better option for Schooling rather than going for success at regional competitions?

14:05 Could there have been better support for Schooling?

22:30 On how Singapore can do better in drawing on the knowledge, experience and ups and downs of our successful athletes

28:40 Why we need to have a closer look at how Schooling became a success

34:00 Will stakeholders have a conversation about NS and its impact on athletes?

Listen to our earlier episode with Joseph Schooling himself: https://str.sg/LFUG

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Hear the tough questions posed to our sports stars or authorities in our studio, and how they react.

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month.

The Straits Times' sports podcast has been around for the past few years, in different formats - from Game Of Two Halves, to Sports Talk, and now...the Hard Tackle.

We've found that this format has worked the best for us, and the harder the tackle, the more our listeners come back for more.

Host Deepanraj Ganesan's boyhood Manchester United hero Roy Keane would be so proud to hear this.

He will engage guests from the local or foreign sports community as ST looks at the biggest talking points in sport.

Catch back episodes of Hard Tackle:

Olympic champ Joseph Schooling in his own words as he retires

The Lions’ Tsutomu Ogura era is underway

New Lions head coach Tsutomu Ogura talks his vision for SG football

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A tech and corporate veteran breaks down the intensive interview process at top firms.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset.

As skill demands and job complexity increase with economic advancement, so do employer needs as reflected in increasingly intensive job interviews.

The stakes are especially high for candidates seeking a foot in the door at cutting edge companies in the technology sector and beyond.

In this episode, host Tay Hong Yi speaks with his guest on how to make an impression in the interview.

His guest is:

Mr Huang Wen, Asia-Pacific chief technology officer for information technology consultancy, SoftServe

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:23 What goes on in interviews for cutting-edge roles?

5:02 What makes people apply for jobs despite numerous intensive interviews?

12:04 How to stand out in an especially competitive interview process

16:58 How are young candidates raising the bar on interview performance

20:24 The hardest interview Mr Huang took part in as a candidate

22:59 How else can an organisation suss out the right talent?

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In a storied career, the diplomat Professor Tommy Koh also chaired the Earth Summit in 1992 and negotiated the Law of the Sea.

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

The framers of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea did not foresee global warming affecting oceans to the extent that it does - causing acidification and the death of coral reefs - said the top diplomat who was president of the 1973 conference that produced the Convention known as UNCLOS.

In this episode, Singapore’s ambassador at-large and foremost international environmental law expert Tommy Koh - who also chaired the pivotal 1992 Earth Summit - tells host ST's global contributor Nirmal Ghosh that plastic debris in the oceans now is of severe concern. He adds that the international community has also failed to be good stewards of the world's fisheries.

According to the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), unsustainable practices have depleted about 90 per cent of major fisheries - and fishing fleets continue to be subsidised. The total capacity of the world’s fishing fleets is beyond the sustainable limit of the oceans.

Meanwhile, unlike climate change, the loss of biodiversity has failed to capture the popular imagination even as some scientists are calling the current era "the sixth extinction."

There is hope, however, that the international community is at a tipping point, with people and governments waking up to the danger of this unprecedented loss.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

2:22 The blind spot during negotiations of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

3:57 Large amounts of marine plastic debris in the ocean is a very serious problem

5:01 Why it is unsustainable to subsidise the fishing industry

6:05 How the man or woman on the street can link the loss of biodiversity to their individual welfare and interest

9:46 What are the shortfalls in efforts to curb global warming

12:43 How densely populated Singapore managed to maintain green spaces

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Tan Tam Mei reflects on her time as Thailand correspondent, and looks ahead to how the country could navigate geopolitical and domestic politics.

A man sings. It is part of Thailand’s folk music tradition from its north-east region of Isan. But he is warbling in Laotian - a reminder of Thailand’s location in the heart of the Mekong region, and its shared culture, language and borders with its neighbours.

The pull and push dynamic that Thailand engages with its neighbours is one challenge. Another is how it is grappling with its turbulent domestic politics and shifting attitudes about traditional institutions and beliefs including the monarchy.

In this episode, ST’s foreign editor Li Xueying chats with ST’s former Thailand correspondent Tan Tam Mei about her two and a half years based in Bangkok, bookended by Covid-19 protests, and the return of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra after 15 years in exile.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:43 The rise of Thailand’s “rural people” music

6:00 Selling soft power

10:28 The pull and push of Mekong countries

12:41 Thaksin returns, but to a different electorate

13:11 Thailand looks peaceful, but an uneasy dynamic is at play

16:34 A ‘tattoo’, a souvenir of Thailand

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Produced by: Li Xueying (xueying@sph.com.sg) and Fa’izah Sani

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Our guests discuss if parenthood is an expectation or choice.

Synopsis: The Straits Times’ Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives and digs deeper into issues of the day.

In Singapore, where preliminary estimates indicate its Total Fertility Rate hit a record low of 0.97 in 2023, some are opting to remain child-free.

In the first episode of our new podcast series, The Usual Place’s host Natasha Ann Zachariah brings together two guests who hold opposing views on being parents.

Joan Chong, 35, never wants kids. She never yearned for them before she got married, andflat out told her partner when they started dating, that she did not want to be a parent.

Meanwhile, Dainial Lim is a passionate voice in favour of embracing the joys of parenthood. To him, having children is a natural path in life after getting married, and it would have been a relationship dealbreaker for him if his wife was not for it.

They sit down with Natasha to dissect their personal choices in a candid and unfiltered conversation. What unfolds is a discussion about their choices and dissecting the misconceptions that come with it.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:56 Is it still taboo to say you want to be childfree

6:48 Do women still bear the burden of raising children?

9:44 Joan’s realities of being childfree

14:31 The scary part about having children

17:16 How kids changed Dainial’s life

23:05 Does Joan feel left out for not receiving government incentives?

25:17 Are Singaporean parents entitled?

31:25 If anyone’s on the fence about having children, what would Joan and Dainial tell them?

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Produced by: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong and Studio+65

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai & Eden Soh

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Eight years after his stunning success at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Singapore’s greatest athlete has called time on his career.

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month.

In this special episode, we bring you an excerpt of assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath’s interview with Singapore’s Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling.

The swimmer who won the 100m butterfly gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics called time on his career on April 2.

Listen to Schooling as he looks back on his career with honesty and relives the moment he stunned the world and put Singapore on the sporting map.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:13 Schooling on how life changed after the 2016 Olympic gold

7:20 What was it like to deal with the cannabis saga that put Schooling in the headlines again?

8:00 Is it fair to have expectations on sportsmen to have a certain level of responsibility in how they conduct themselves?

11:04 How Schooling felt on the day he made history

15:11 When did Schooling realise he had won that historic race?

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Produced by: Rohit Brijnath (rohitb@sph.com.sg) & ST Video

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Old vs young, abled vs disabled, woman vs man.

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

Labels invariably affect workplace policies and work opportunities today. Why do we put labels on others? Do Singapore workplaces pay lip service to inclusivity? Are Human Resources teams doing enough? With a fast-ageing Singapore, are we about to see real change at the workplace?

Join me and my special co-host this week, communications executive Jonathan Tiong, as we speak to sociologists Professor Paulin Tay Straughan and Dr Issac Lim.

Prof Straughan is dean of students at the Singapore Management University, and Issac is the founder of Anthro Insights, a consultancy that provides evidence-based human insights to help organisations change.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:40 When is stereotyping not a trend?

8:30 Why bother looking at it?

13:05 Is inclusivity just lip service? HR, can you do more?

16:35 Do consumers have a part to play?

20:40 Older, disabled colleagues don't pull their weight. True?

24:00 Humanistic workplaces, why should we care?

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Amirul Karim

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Can the Lions roar under Ogura?

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month.

In this episode of Hard Tackle, Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by former Singapore international Noor Ali and Singapore Premier League commentator and Lions fan Zia-ul Raushan to dissect the Singapore national football team’s first two matches under new coach Tsutomu Ogura.

The Lions played out a hard-fought 2-2 draw against China on March 21 in front of the 28,414 crowd at the National Stadium. Five days later in chilly Tianjin, the Lions fell to a 4-1 loss, although there were signs of progress once again as the Republic showed grit and bravery in their play before being undone by a controversial penalty and two late goals.

So what do our pundits make of the start under Ogura and what is the way forward?

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:30 Why is there a positive feeling amongst fans despite the Lions not posing a victory against China?

8:30 Noor Ali on how the team has shaped up tactically under Ogura

17:15 The need for stronger mentality amongst players and the importance of leadership

21:00 What Ogura and the Lions can improve on

34:00 On the new standards in the national team and why players must step up

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The head of the industry body for motorcycle sellers and workshops recounts how the association has been pushing for change, from COEs to rules on safety equipment

Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends.

With all the attention on certificate of entitlement (COEs) for cars, it is easy to forget about the motorcycles, which are the smallest of all vehicle types on the road.

But as this conversation with Mr Rex Tan, president of the Singapore Motor Cycle Trade Association reveals, the industry body has a big voice, and the Government is listening, from asking for reviews to the COE supply to rules on safety equipment.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:10 The price is right! If you are talking about motorcycle COE premiums.

15:25 Why the motorcycle insurance premium seems so high

20:40 The practice of penalties for paying back loans early

25:00 What consumers have to do to avoid getting a bad financing deal

26:15 The saying about the rider protecting the motorcycle

27:30 An ongoing push to review motorcycle helmet safety standards

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Home-grown singer, songwriter, and producer Rangga Jones is the tenth guest in this music channel.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio.

In the 10th episode of Music Lab, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts home-grown singer, songwriter, and producer Rangga Jones.

He might not be a household name in Singapore, but in recent years, the 27-year-old has been steadily building up a fanbase in the region with his R&B/pop songs.

On streaming services, the Singapore-based singer has racked up millions of plays, mostly from fans in the Philippines and Indonesia, where he was born. Call Me, a song first released in 2022, has 23 million streams on just Spotify alone.

The song also caught the attention of Ruka, a member of South Korean girl group Babymonster, who added it to her public Apple Music playlist.

Jones, who started releasing music in 2019, dropped his first full-length album, Emotions, in late 2023. He has already started on new projects, and recently released his latest single, Pushing Me Away.

In this episode of Music Lab, he sang live renditions of Call Me as well as Not Good Enough, one of the songs off Emotions.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:45 - On having K-pop star Ruka from Babymonster as a fan

4:19 - Turning his self-consciousness into a song

7:41 - His transition from metalhead to pop singer

9:26 - Ed Sheeran inspired him to be a songwriter

13:01 - On becoming a full-time singer just before the pandemic hit

15:36 - He only learnt to speak English at eight years old

16:04 - On his international fanbase

18:51 - Fans recognise him at his part-time job at a cafe

19:43 - A recent break-up inspired his latest song

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Home-grown singer, songwriter, and producer Rangga Jones' intimate live studio take of Call Me, a song first released in 2022, has 23 million streams on just Spotify alone.

Synopsis: This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio.

Watch the special live performance and video podcast version of this episode on the new Straits Times’ Podcast YouTube channel: https://str.sg/KRFD

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Home-grown singer, songwriter, and producer Rangga Jones' intimate live studio take of not good enough, a song from his first full-length album, Emotions.

Synopsis: This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio.

Watch the special live performance and video podcast version of this episode on the new Straits Times’ Podcast YouTube channel: https://str.sg/KRFD

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With Singapore’s resident total fertility rate dropping below 1 for the first time - hitting a historic low at 0.97 last year in 2023 - we discuss how the birth rate can be boosted.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

For many years in Singapore, we have not had enough babies to replace ourselves, with the Total Fertility rate, or TFR, remaining below the replacement rate of 2.1.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Indranee Rajah - who assists in oversight of the National Population and Talent Division in the PMO - said in Parliament on Feb 28, that preliminary estimates indicate a resident TFR of 0.97 in 2023, posing twin demographic challenges for Singapore alongside an ageing population.

In this episode, ST podcast assistant editor Lynda Hong hosts Ms Indranee to find out how workplaces here can become more family-friendly, and debates what an “excellent parent” should ideally mean in this day and age.

Two young parents - unmarried to each other - are also in the studio to ask Ms Indranee about how Singapore's workplaces can be made friendly for parents juggling child-rearing responsibilities.

Mr Daniel Lim, a 31-year-old research analyst, is a father of three. Ms Deniece Grace Foo, 37, runs Emerge Arts and Media Academy, a performing arts school for children. She has two young children.

They also share their personal challenges and joys in raising a family.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:40 The government-paid paternity leave has just been doubled to four weeks on a voluntary basis; Minister Indranee on how the take-up rate is at just over 50% for now

2:33 Deniece asks the Minister: What can be done to support manpower challenges faced by SMEs?

7:38 Minister Indranee addresses the fear of a lack of mobility in one's career due to flexible work arrangement requests, and why Singapore employers who are hesitant to adopt such practices, should see it as a competitive advantage in hiring

9:20 Daniel’s experience as a "young parent employee", on "wanting to succeed at home and at work", and Deniece’s experience as an young employer helping "young parent employees"

23:24 Daniel asks the Minister: Would there ever be a form of grandparents childcare leave, especially if they will be the new "young working seniors" in future? Can Singapore be branded as one of the most "family-friendly nations" globally?

31:20 Minister Indranee on a line in her Parliament speech, on how “pressures to be an excellent parent” is one of the concerns to having children;

35:10 Daniel and Deniece on juggling pressures to be "excellent" young parents

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

PopVultures host Jan Lee explains her transition from the previous year-long Can I Tell You Something Crazy series about pop culture zeitgeist moments to a new scripted series in 2024 along the lines of Where Are They Now.

For once-famous Asian or global celebrities you might like to know more of but just don’t know where to start, DM Jan Lee your suggestions on Instagram: https://str.sg/Jbxc or reach her at janlee@sph.com.sg

Meantime, you can catch up on back episodes of the Can I Tell You Something Crazy series at our show links below.

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Amirul Karim

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Under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the Philippines is raising its game to cope with an increasingly aggressive China in the South China Sea.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

Increasingly dangerous encounters between Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard vessels in the South China Sea - claimed almost in its entirety by China but also in part by several other countries including the Philippines - have deepened worries over accidental escalation, not least because the Philippines and the United States have a mutual defence treaty.

The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has taken a more robust stand on China relative to his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte, and the Philippines has sharply upped its defence budget and is enhancing its defence cooperation and military interoperability with the United States.

However, neither the Philippines nor the United States have the appetite for conflict with Manila's giant neighbour - China.

To shine a light on the Philippines’ strategy, host Nirmal Ghosh has two guests in this episode:

Former rear admiral with the Philippine Navy Rommel Ong - now professor of praxis at the Ateneo School of Government in the Philippines
Dr. Colin Koh, senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:43 Why did the Philippines allocate more budget for defence and maritime security in 2024?

3:48 Dr Koh on the Philippines facing uncertainties; Why Prof Ong does not expect a significant increase in US troops in the Philippines

7:58 Dr Koh and Prof Ong on China using "grey zone" tactics like water cannons and aggressive blocking manoeuvres in the South China Sea

8:27 Could tensions escalate to armed conflict in the South China Sea?

14:52 "War" of a different kind between the Philippines and China since April 2023

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) and Fa’izah Sani

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How much should you put into your CPF Life then?

Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both associate editors and senior columnists at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

In this episode, Mr Christopher Tan, CEO and founder of Providend - a fee-only wealth advisory - discusses the closure of the CPF special account for those 55 and over from early 2025, which was announced during Budget 2024.

What are the implications for CPF members and how can they best manage their CPF savings?

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:30 Context for why the CPF Ordinary, Special and MediSave accounts were set up

7:30 Reasons for the removal of the CPF Special Account for those 55 and older

13:15 Considerations for CPF members as they aim to boost their returns

15:10 What to bear in mind: Whether to go for the Enhanced Retirement Sum and what you can do with CPF Life

20:00 CPF Life and longevity risk

Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ven Sreenivasan (ven@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

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Humanity will never achieve net-zero emissions by the middle of the century unless the building sector figures out how to become truly green.

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Who hasn’t escaped a scorchingly hot day by seeking refuge in a nicely chilled shopping centre? Or, for those in cold climates, in a toasty warm office or cafe?

But have you ever wondered how much energy it takes to cool, heat and power the buildings in our cities and towns? It’s a lot.

In fact, the building sector is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions – about 39 per cent of all energy-related CO2 emissions come from buildings and the materials used to construct them.

Humanity will never reach net-zero emissions by the middle of the century unless we can make buildings truly green. So, how is the building sector responding to the climate challenge?

How are building owners and managers cutting emissions and what more can they do? What regulations are there in Singapore and the region to encourage greater energy efficiency and retrofitting of older buildings to help them go from brown to green?

To learn more about this, ST's climate change editor David Fogarty hosts the Singapore-based head of ESG consulting & sustainability services at global real estate agency CBRE, who also happens to be named David Fogarty.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:55 How large are the emissions from the building sector and how fast is the sector growing?

2:50 What can be done to cut emissions? What steps are being taken now?

5:09 What are embedded emissions? And how great is the challenge in cutting carbon emissions from making building materials?

7:17 There are regulations incentivising energy efficiency in buildings, including retrofitting. Are these making a difference?

11:49 In David Fogarty's role, some of the key trends he is seeing, such as green leasing

15:10 What will the buildings of 2050 or 2060 look like?

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

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History-making sisters making waves with Olympic relay qualification

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month.

On Feb 18, Quah Ting Wen, Quah Jing Wen, Letitia Sim and Levenia Sim clocked 4 minutes and 2.88 seconds at the World Aquatics Championships to not just set a new women's 4x100m medley relay national record, they also booked their ticket to Paris 2024.

In this episode of Sports Talk, David Lee is joined by the two sets of sisters who became the first Singaporeans to qualify for an Olympic swimming relay event.

They share what it is like to train and compete as sisters, and what they need to do to create more history and make it to an Olympic final.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:08 Realisation of the accomplishment

3:39 The beginning of a strong combination

5:52 Strengths and weaknesses

6:30 Perks of competing as sisters

8:59 Swimming as an a-Quah-tic family

11:41 Not so Sim-ple decision to choose to swim for Singapore

14:26 Redemption for Asian Games disqualification

16:36 Going under four minutes and fighting for a final

18:00 Get to know the sisters

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A talent expert who has helped over 200 people clinch jobs after a career break shares what works.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset.

At the best of times, making calculated career moves to meet one's financial and professional goals is hard, and even more so when one is returning from a career break.

In this episode, host Tay Hong Yi speaks with his guest on how to make a successful return to the workforce.

His guest is:
Ms Wiwiek Sindarta, senior regional director at talent consultancy Talentvis

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:29 Why do workers go on career breaks and then return?

3:04 In what situations are career breaks hardest to return from?

6:06 What distinguishes people who get off to a flying start?

8:31 Should you hold off on returning if the job market is weak?

12:53 Wiwiek's own experience with mulling over a career break

16:46 How do women returning from breaks have it especially hard?

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A conversation with the noted anthropologist and Andamans expert Vishvajit Pandya on the need to balance heritage, developmental and strategic interests as the Andaman and Nicobar islands become a geopolitical hotspot.

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' associate editor and senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, Ravi speaks with Prof Visvajit Pandya, an anthropologist who has researched tribes in the Andaman and Nicobar islands for four decades.

They discuss the fate of the Shompen in Great Nicobar, a tribe of fewer than 600 people whose lives are likely to be upended by plans to build tourism resorts and a transhipment port as well as a naval base on the island. Dr Pandya, who has worked with the Shompen, makes a strong case for including their point of view in developmental plans for their island.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:12 India’s plans for the Great Nicobar

5:35 ‘Shy Shompens’ under threat

9:20 Strategic significance of the Andaman and Nicobar

13:15 Limited “carrying capacity” of the islands

16:30 Last of the ‘hostiles’ are Sentinelese

18:45 Port is like a ‘bad sewage system’

22:45 A right to make choices

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Get started on moderate intensity physical activity to stay healthy.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Singapore wants to be a healthier nation, and everyone needs to play their part by leading healthier lifestyles. This would only benefit the individual, but not everyone exercises regularly.

And, if you have watched the popular Netflix documentary series Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, which are spots where people tend to live to around 100, you will know that the world’s longest-lived people do not exercise. They don’t go running in the stadium, nor do they go for a workout in the gym.

So, just how much of it is necessary when it comes to doing it for health, weight management or weight loss? What’s the minimum amount of exercise that you can do to obtain any health benefits?

In this Health Check podcast episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to Clinical Assistant Professor Ivy Lim, a Senior Consultant and the Chief of the Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine at Changi General Hospital to find out more.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:01 Do we really need to exercise?

4:35 Pairing exercise and diet will lead to greater weight loss than solely relying on diet

8:09 Is it okay to focus on resistance training and not cardiovascular exercise like running?

9:52 Can you get rid of your belly fat by doing a lot of sit-ups?

12:04 Will brisk walking and stair climbing cause you to have knee problems?

15:53 Sprint training snacks at CGH: Doing less but at a higher intensity

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Will we cede jobs to quantum computing next?

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

We may not time travel anytime soon, but quantum computing may go mainstream among businesses within a decade.

What is this technology that inspires science-fiction tales? What do bosses and workers need to know about it?

Join me, Krist Boo, and my guests, Dr Paul Griffin, associate professor of information systems (practice) at the Singapore Management University and Dr Scott Crowder, vice president for IBM quantum adoption and business development, as we talk about the quantum revolution. Strap in, because it might be closer than you think.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:00 How quantum computers differ from classical computers.

5:15 IBM roadmap: quantum adoption by 2033?

7:47 Classical, graphic, quantum - different uses for different computers

11:51 Is Singapore ready for the quantum revolution

13:35 What businesses need to know, for now

15:40 Jobs and skills in the quantum age

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The role of militaries, and conflicts, in driving global warming can no longer be ignored.

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Even in peace times, militaries are huge emitters of the greenhouse gases that drive global warming. The US military with its global network of bases, has a particularly large carbon footprint - and outsources it to host countries who must account for it under their own reports to the United Nations.

Humanity is at war in two places currently - Ukraine and the Middle East - with several other low-level conflicts in different parts of the globe, and military expenditure on the rise.

Historical data shows that past wars produced staggering amounts of greenhouse gasses. The destruction of forests in Vietnam in the 1960s by the US’s use of the chemical herbicide Agent Orange is estimated to have generated emissions in the range of 300-400 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) - about seven to eight times the annual emissions of the country of Switzerland.

The burning of oil wells by then-dictator Saddam Hussein's army in 1990 as western coalition forces drove Iraqi forces out of Kuwait, generated probably more than 400 million tonnes.

Until recently however, the carbon emissions of wars and militaries were not seriously considered. When the Kyoto Protocol was negotiated in 1997, the United States pushed for the exclusion of bunker fuels - essentially transport fuel for ships and airplanes, much of which is used by its military.

That is slowly changing. While militaries’ carbon footprints are trending downwards in line with other economic sectors, as economies broadly become more fuel efficient, conflicts sharply spike CO2 emissions, and any increase in geopolitical conflict risks diverting taxpayer funding from climate adaptation and mitigation programmes.

There is now a clear view in the United Nations, that this dilemma must be addressed, says University of Zurich climate policy expert and senior founding partner of Perspectives Climate Group Dr Axel Michaelowa, in conversation with Straits Times Global Contributor Nirmal Ghosh in this episode of the Green Pulse podcast.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

3:30 Impact of Agent Orange on forest destruction during the Vietnam War; carbon emissions in the range of 300 to 400 million tons

4:57 Conflict in Gaza - the destruction of buildings and emissions of 30 to 40 million tons

6:10 How 10 to 15 years of opportunity for mitigation was lost due to the United States advocating to exempt the need to report and cover emissions from ships and planes - driven mainly by military.

9:05 With US bases outside of its country, these substantial emissions would be accounted under the country where the base is located.

11:25 The indirect consequence of geopolitical conflicts on increased carbon emission

14:13 International recognition that carbon emissions from militaries and conflicts need to be accounted for.

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Feeling peckish? Find out why Taiwan is mad about the “Kuai Kuai” brand of corn snacks.

Taiwan is the world’s top manufacturer of semiconductors and advanced chips. But here is the super-chip that rules them all: a corn chip snack that is a favourite among Taiwan kids.

Bags of it can be found atop laptops, ATM machines, printers all over the island, even in the offices of engineers in Hsinchu Science Park – home of the island’s semiconductor industry.

In this episode, ST’s foreign editor Li Xueying chats with ST’s Taiwan correspondent Yip Wai Yee about how these chips became the go-to lucky charms for Taiwan appliances, and the folk traditions and pseudoscience that continue to thrive in the technologically advanced society.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:00: Why Kuai Kuai corn chips are so popular in Taiwan

2:05: How they “bestow their magical powers” on appliances

4:28: TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor company, has its own edition of Kuai Kuai chips

5:47: The propensity for Taiwanese to turn to such folk beliefs

8:29 The wrong use of Kuai Kuai chips was believed to have crashed Taiwan’s tax filing system in May 2017

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No other car company has invested as much as Porsche to sell cars to consumers in Singapore with a high-end “studio” in the heart of the city. How is it working?

Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends.

Cars in Singapore are the most expensive in the world. In this episode, ST's senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe visits the Porsche Studio Singapore in Guoco Midtown along Beach Road, to speak with Mr Brendan Mok, head of PR and communications at Porsche Asia Pacific.

They discuss how the German sportscar brand is going to sell more units in Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:30 What is so different about how Porsche is selling cars in Singapore?

17:20 How frequently do car companies review their contracts with dealers?

19:00 Answering the EV question

23:25 Only one in five Porsches sold are actually “sports cars”

28:30 Porsche’s sales projection for Singapore in 2024

36:30 When there will be a garage sale of Porsche in Singapore

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So why do the Lions have yet another Japanese coach?

Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle.

In this episode of Hard Tackle, Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by Football Association of Singapore president, Bernard Tan and the newly appointed head coach of the Singapore national football team, Tsutomu Ogura.

For the first time since Ogura’s appointment on Feb 1, Tan describes the process undertaken by the FAS in terminating former head coach Takayuki Nishigaya’s contract and then selecting Ogura to lead the Lions.

Ogura also shares his journey to becoming the Lions’ head coach, his vision for the team and his plans ahead of his first match in charge of the Lions, when they take on China in a World Cup qualifier on Mar 21.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:49 When and how did the process to fire Takayuki Nishigaya and hire Tsutomu Ogura began?

8:30 Ogura’s initial thoughts when he was offered the Singapore national team head coach job

14:19 What gave Ogura the edge over the other candidates?

24:07 Ogura on the importance of working with a local coach

35:38 Does FAS president Bernard take sole responsibility for the hire of Ogura?

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Two young hawkers chat about the profession in this era of high inflation - how to maintain profitability while still serving that affordable meal.

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

The cost of living has gotten more expensive in the last two years. Inflation measured by a basket of consumer goods was 4.8 per cent higher in 2023 than 2022, more than in 2021 when the price increase was at 2.3 per cent.

For young hawkers who also have their families to care for, maintaining a profit margin while resisting raising prices, can be challenging.

Cost differences between running a stall in private coffee shops vis a vis hawker centres managed by NEA, could make a stark difference in profitability, according to two hawkers.

In this episode,ST podcast assistant editor Lynda Hong speaks with Jeevan Ananthan, 32, who sells Li Na noodles - bak chor mee - in three stalls in coffee shops with a central kitchen.

Also in the studio is Cornelius Tan, 38, vice-chairman of the Chinatown Complex Hawker association. He is also a second-generation hawker of Chai Wee Cuttlefish stall in a hawker centre managed by the NEA.

They also talk about how the government subsidy waives the 0.5 per cent transaction fee that stallholders will have to pay for each digital transaction – those made via QR code payments under the Singapore Quick Response Code (SGQR) platform.

The new subsidy window, under the Hawkers Go Digital initiative to spur more merchants to digitalise, continues until Dec 31, 2024 – the second time it has been extended. It was initially extended to the end of 2023 to support stallholders during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Highlights (click/tap above):

7:34 “Let hawkers increase prices without guilt”? How rentals in hawker centres managed by NEA are charged differently from private coffee shops and food courts

13:20 Juggling manpower costs: Hiring Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs)

15:19 Is there "greed" when it comes to rent in private coffee shops and food courts?

16:13 Why the SGQR unified payment code method has helped many hawkers survive lately

17:30 Jeevan's and Cornelius' journey from the corporate world to the hawker profession; did their university degrees help in current hawker profession?

24:32 Overseas ventures: How will the Lina Noodles empire strike out next?

26:01 Advice for young and aspiring hawkers or “hawkerpreneurs”

Produced by: Lynda Hong (lyndahong@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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One of our guests also shows us the brilliance of her lyrics by reading them out to us. What are your faves?

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

American superstar Taylor Swift has dominated pop culture with her mega-successful Eras Tour, her historic fourth Grammy win for Album of the Year in 2024 and her fairytale-like romance with American football star Travis Kelce.

And she will soon be bringing her tour for a sold-out six-night show at National Stadium in Singapore from March 2-9. Ahead of her concert, #PopVultures host Jan Lee sits down for a throwback to her English-literature-student days.

Joining her in this episode to explore Swift's multi-generational appeal, are Life correspondent and "Swiftie" Yamini Chinnuswamy, 15-year-old Gen-Z "Swiftie" Yvonne Inglin as well as Ravi Agarwal, a 51-year-old connoisseur of Swift's lyrics.

Together, they discuss the literary value of her songs while Ravi also reads out the best of her lyrics. They analyse the appeal of her songs and how different songs reflect different periods in Swift's life.

They spotlight three of Swift's most famous songs from different eras of her career - Blank Space, Anti-Hero and All Too Well (10 Minute Version) - and talk about Swift's use of metaphors, rhymes and sentence structure. They also talk about their own impressions of these songs and why it fascinates and appeals to them.

They also ponder the very important question: Is a Nobel Literature Prize in Swift's future?

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:30 Introduction and everyone's favourite Swift kitty - is it Olivia Benson, Meredith Grey or Benjamin Button?

7:00 Favourite songs

9:30 Dissecting Blank Space

16:40 Examining/Exploring Anti-Hero

26:20 Debating All Too Well (10 Minute Version)

35:30 Rapid-fire Swiftie questions for Yvonne & Ravi

Watch the special video version of this episode on the new Straits Times’ Podcast YouTube channel, where Yamini has set up a mini-Taylor Swift shrine: https://str.sg/itdC

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Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Yamini Chinnuswamy (yaminic@sph.com.sg), Amirul Karim and Eden Soh

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Hear why most Manipuris - of different ethnic groups - just want an end to militarisation and violence.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

Manipur, in north-east India, is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious state of 3.1 million people. In May 2023, violence exploded between the ethnic Meitei and Kuki people, leaving many dead. Ongoing ethnic violence has claimed many more than 200 lives and left tens of thousands displaced.

Next door in Myanmar, the military regime has at best, tenuous control over its own borders given drug and other kinds of trafficking across the Myanmar-Manipur border.

Most Manipuris - of different ethnic groups - just want an end to militarisation and violence, says Manipur native Binalaskshmi Nepram. The writer, democracy activist, Sean McBride Peace Prize recipient and founder of several local organisations working for disarmament and peace in Manipur and across the north-east, speaks with host Nirmal Ghosh.

They shine an insider’s light, on the complexities and the traumas of the troubled border state in a volatile region.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:33 Eruption of violence in Manipur the result of decades of neglect and discrimination, a criminal political nexus and violent extremism

4:58 War-within-a-war phenomenon: Manipur had about three to four armed groups in the 70s but that has grown to 60 today

8:09 Why the struggle in the north-east of India is also about identities

14:18 What is the future for children growing up in Manipur?

16:45 India wants to build a fence along the border with Myanmar to curb trans-border crime and trafficking

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Do local banks really have succession issues?

In February 2024, banker Wee Cho Yaw passed away at the age of 95. His father founded the predecessor of UOB but it was Mr Wee that grew the bank, and made UOB what it is today. Together with DBS and OCBC, UOB is now among the top three local banks in Singapore.

In this episode, we delve more into the impact Mr Wee had on the banking industry. Over at DBS, there has always been talk about who will take over from CEO Piyush Gupta.

Su Shyan and Ven discuss these succession plans and the outlook for the banking sector. Also, as interest rates may be cut in 2024, according to the US Federal Reserve, how will Singapore local banks be affected?

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:00 Wee Cho Yaw's impact on the local banking industry; will his passing affect ops and strategy?

7:20 Are there succession issues within top three local banks?

9:50 Today, there are more than enough Singaporeans with global exposure and capability to step up in these local banks

11:50 Challenges ahead: S&P Global Ratings recently said Singapore’s net interest margins (NIM) will peak this year at 2% to 2.2%

Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ven Sreenivasan (ven@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

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Tipping points are a grave threat but it’s not too late for humanity to reduce the risks.

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

The world is on the brink of major changes to the natural world that could have truly devastating consequences for billions of people.

These are parts of the natural world that are at risk of abrupt and irreversible changes. For instance, runaway melting of the Greenland and West Antarctic ice sheets; collapse of a key ocean circulation in the Atlantic; melting of permafrost; dieback of the Amazon rainforest and warm-water coral reefs. There are many more.

What’s causing this? Man-made global warming is a major reason. So is pollution and over-exploitation of resources.

Planetary tipping points represent one of the gravest threats to humanity, yet many people seem unaware of the danger. And some of these tipping points might be close to, or already past the point of no return.

Yet, there’s still time to stop others from occurring if we act fast.

To learn more about this, we speak to Professor Tim Lenton, Director of the Global Systems Institute at Exeter University in Britain. Tim recently led the biggest study yet into global tipping points.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:29 What are planetary tipping points and why should we be concerned?

2:23 What are some examples and how close are we to some of these tipping points?

4:06 And what are the major tipping point risks for Asia?

9:01 Tell us more about the danger from a cascade of tipping points, where one major planetary change causes a domino effect of triggering other tipping points?

14:29 The good news is that there are steps humanity can take – positive tipping points. What are some examples?

17: 40 But humanity has already caused major changes to the planet. Does that mean we have to adapt to a rapidly changing world no matter what we do?

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Amirul Karim

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This Budget 2024 special analysis examines how measures announced would benefit Singaporean youth, from education, to housing, childcare and inflation.

Synopsis: Titled “Building our Shared Future Together”, Budget 2024 was delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in Parliament on Feb 16, 2024.

The plan for revenue and expenditure of the Singapore government was laid out to address immediate challenges like cost-of-living pressures while investing in longer-term goals of strong economic growth, better jobs and a culture of lifelong learning.

We examine how Budget 2024's measures announced would benefit Singaporean youth, from education, to housing, childcare and inflation.

In this special episode, ST assistant podcast editor Lynda Hong hosts two guests:

Ms Cherlyn Ng, 35, a video producer who has two young children. Ms Ng is also a young union leader with Creative Media Publishing Union, which is affiliated to NTUC.

Mr Jod Gill is global employer services partner at Deloitte Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:46 Should the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme, which gives $4,000 to a Singaporean worker aged 40 and above, also in future, include workers in their 30s?

4:38 Cherlyn on how the new SkillsFuture Level-Up programme might in future, help young mothers restart their careers for example; Jod on the impact on younger workers

7:40 Thoughts on the financial support from the (Open Market) Voucher under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme for young couples waiting for Build-To-Order (BTO) homes.

9:08 Would new subsidies for pre-schools be enough to push Ms Ng to consider having a third child? Pre-school subsidy indicative of inflation pressures on younger families?

11:25 Cherlyn on renewed support for cost-of-living measures like CDC vouchers and U-save rebates; Jod on how personal tax rebates can help cushion higher cost of living

15:40 Reacting to how ITE graduates will get S$5,000 when enrolling for a diploma, and a S$10,000 CPF top-up when attaining it

Read ST's Budget 2024 coverage: https://str.sg/6kzj

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Former South Korean foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha also ponders the challenges posed by Kim Jong Un’s moves on missiles and Moscow, and Seoul’s ties with Japan.

Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor and senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, Ravi speaks with Dr Kang Kyung-Wha, the incoming President and CEO of Asia Society. In 2017, she was the first woman to be appointed foreign minister of South Korea, holding the post until early 2021.

They discuss how she handled the Trump administration as foreign minister, the South’s position on nuclear deterrence vis a vis a provocative Pyongyang, and her plans for Asia Society.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:38: The US is “certainly overextended”; will US interest in Asia survive a Trump return?

10:11 US-China tensions “will probably increase”

15:30 On North Korea: “War preparation is not the right interpretation”

22:36 Analysing the Kim Jong Un-Putin relationship; does South Korea intend to go nuclear?

30:30 On her experience on multilateral diplomacy

34:54 Will Asia Society open a China office?

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg) and Fa’izah Sani

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Love is in the air for these wushu athletes.

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month.

In this episode of Sports Talk, Deepanraj Ganesan gets into the Valentine’s Day mood and spoke to a sporting couple in wushu exponents Jowen Lim and Vera Tan.

The pair started dating in 2015 and have since gotten engaged. Lim and Tan who had a good year on the sporting front with medals at the World Championship also have plans to get married pretty soon.

In this episode, they speak about how it all started, whether their relationship has affected their personal ambitions and what’s next for them in and out of wushu.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:00 How Jowen Lim and Vera Tan fell in love with Wushu

2:15 On meeting each other for the first time

6:20 Do Lim and Tan avoid speaking about Wushu away from competition and training?

9:00 What is the best thing about having a partner who is also an athlete?

11:15 What is next for both Tan and Lim in 2024 both in and out of Wushu?

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Empathy for the generation divide and user behaviour patterns may need to be studied more as Singapore digitalises itself rapidly.

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

The hard deadline for full transition from an older card-based ticketing system to the account-based SimplyGo public transport payment system by June 1, 2024 eventually went away. This is after public outcry over SimplyGo’s inability to display fares and card balances at fare gates and bus card readers.

Such negative reactions have raised questions how impactful nationwide policies, like the adoption of SimplyGo, can be better communicated to the public. And is a one-size-fit-all approach even possible for Singapore’s rapidly ageing population that must constantly overcome the first hurdle in adapting to technology?

ST podcast editor Ernest Luis and assistant podcast editor Lynda Hong host two guest speakers in this episode:

Associate Professor Helen Ko from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) for her insights on ageing issues

Ms Neeta Lachmandas, founder of ConsciousService, a training and consulting company, and also a former executive director of the Institute of Service Excellence at SMU and assistant chief executive of STB.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:33 Technology and convenience versus customer experience and communication

4:55 Selling people the upside on digital policies as well as how to handle major changes; was this just an issue for the 'older' generation?

8:05 Tailoring "instructional design" - the art and science of teaching seniors

11:25 Understanding the need for bite-sized info in small steps across older generations, "empathy" in designing public policy for an increasingly ageing population

18:08 Contradictory "digital transformation" messaging not an issue exclusive to only Singapore

20:45 Why it's good to aim for "universal design"; why seniors are a highly diverse group

Produced by: Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg), Lynda Hong (lyndahong@sph.com.sg) and Hadyu Rahim

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A seasoned career coach shows what career coaching entails, using host Tay Hong Yi's CV as an example.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you take charge of your budding career and realise your ambition.

Career coaching is a term frequently bandied about in discourses surrounding employment and employability, and related policies.

Though the basic concept is intuitive, some workers may be hesitant to pursue coaching as they are not sure what issues career coaching can help address.

That is why host Tay Hong Yi looks at how career coaching can benefit workers in this episode.

His guest is: Mr Tan Kok Guan, founder of career coaching firm Broccolise

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:51 What should workers prepare before their first coaching session?

9:00 What is the range of career issues coaching can provide clarity on?

12:50 What is the structure of a career coaching session?

17:40 How competence and motivation are not the same thing

21:06 What does Hong Yi's CV show?

28:40 How to spot a good career coach to book sessions with?

Produced by: Tay Hong Yi (hytay@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, and Teo Tong Kai

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We transport you to Keran, which sits on the Line of Control - a ceasefire line dividing Kashmir into territories administered by India and Pakistan.

At a time when people-to-people links are practically non-existent between India and Pakistan, Keran is a rare place where greetings, waves and even smiles could be exchanged. A river, less than 100 metres wide, divides both sides.

Keran, a tiny village of around 1,500, is nestled in a valley within the part of Kashmir that is administered by India. It is here that tourism has boomed in recent years. Visitors come - to stay in houses pockmarked by mortar fragments and to peep into the Pakistan-administered side of the land.

In this episode, ST’s foreign editor Li Xueying chats with ST’s India correspondent Debarshi Dasgupta, who also shares his personal history - of family members being torn asunder after the 1947 partition of South Asia.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:14 Why India is moving to promote border tourism

3:15 A beacon of hope but one single major terrorist attack in Kashmir can set this story back by many, many years

7:31 A deep and haunting sense of loss when families are torn apart after South Asia was carved up in 1947

13:25 Difficult questions remain: what are the steps that India and Pakistan are taking to heal this long festering bilateral wound?

16:30 Other frontier towns to visit in India

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Wearable tech can help us monitor our heart.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Today, we can easily find heart rate monitors in wearable devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers. As Singapore shifts the centre of gravity in healthcare from acute hospitals to the community with its preventive care strategy Healthier SG, such wearable technology will likely become more popular as they enable us to take charge of our health.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Clin Assoc Prof Ching Chi Keong, a Senior Consultant at the National Heart Centre Singapore about how one can make use of these devices and just how accurate they are.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:55 How do ECG readings taken with a smart watch compare with a traditional ECG done in a medical setting? How accurate are they?

3:41 Interpreting ECG readings on your phone and what it means to have a sinus rhythm

11:09 When should you seek medical help?

14:35 Which group of people should use wearable devices to monitor their heart rate?

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They share their experiences trying to be a part of the discourse at Davos.

Synopsis: The Straits Times speaks with young delegates at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024 to find out about their experience.

The WEF, held in Davos, Switzerland, brings together some of the biggest names in politics, business and economics from all over the world every year.

But it has been criticised for being nothing more than a public relations exercise, with a lack of accountability and fading relevance.

Some of the world’s most passionate and engaged young changemakers were in Davos this year. ST’s political correspondent Goh Yan Han speaks with some of them to hear how they tried to make their mark.

They are:

Benjamin Von Wong, Canadian artist and activist

John Dongo, Zimbabwean youth mental health advocate

Luona Cai, partner at Xishi Magic Bag, from China

Marie-Claire Graf, Swiss environmental activist

Daniel Liu, Singaporean co-founder of Morrow Intelligence

Saravanan Sugumaran, Singaporean co-founder of Morrow Intelligence

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2:59 Thoughts on Davos and being at the WEF for the first time

11:05 Marie-Claire describes the beauty and the ugly at the WEF

14:14 Trying to be a part of the bigger conversation

25:22 How the WEF can be more relevant to young people

25:45 John Dongo on the need to talk about youth mental health at the WEF

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To secure his 500 colleagues' jobs, this CEO is making them developers. Bonus segment: What could the Dragon Year bring you?!

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

Vital is the Singapore public service’s central agency for corporate shared services entrusted with managing and transforming corporate services delivery for the government.

For years, Vital had been humming in the background, paying out the salaries and expense claims of more than 100,000 public servants in Singapore.

No one paid it much attention, as its 500 workers chugged along, cutting, pasting, reconciling spreadsheets. Much of their work was laborious, tedious, and honestly, could have been done by machines.

Four years ago, something happened. The agency got a new chief, a new dream, and for its 500 workers - a new aspiration to become citizen developers.

In this episode of Work Talk, ST senior correspondent Krist Boo takes you into Vital to meet Mr Dennis Lui, its chief executive and hear how employees are automating their own work processes.

And in a bonus podcast segment - with Chinese New Year days away - hear what the 2024 Dragon Year could bring you, from Master Ken Koh from The House of Feng Shui.

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2:26 Vital's existential crisis; finding the right partner to customise its courses for retraining

5:18 Validation boost: In 2020, the government gives it the mandate to transform corporate services delivery

6:28 The elephant in the room: Addressing fears of automation, advice for employers in similar situations

8:59 Join us at a work station in Vital's office to hear about a citizen developer's work

10:38 Bonus segment: How will your dragon year be?

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Amirul Karim

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Human development is rapidly destroying the natural habitat for recovering wildlife populations such as tigers.

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

The success of India’s conservation efforts conversely means that rising wildlife populations increasingly, have nowhere to go. Wild tigers are being spotted in many small towns and villages - from the mustard fields of Haryana near New Delhi, to the mountains of Bhimtal in Uttarakhand.

In many cases, accidental encounters have resulted in human casualties, and the big cats have had to be tranquilised and relocated to jungles or rescue centres out of harm’s way. Clashes of humans with elephants have also taken a weekly toll in some Indian states.

In this episode, we look at why a rethink is necessary to manage growing wildlife populations. ST's global contributor Nirmal Ghosh speaks with two field conservationists who are working the ground in and around wildlife habitats across India.

They are the director of The Corbett Foundation Kedar Gore and the president of the Wildlife Conservation Trust Anish Andheria. Both experts give their first-hand account of the implications of the growing interface between people and wildlife, and debate new solutions for India.

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1:55 Are we reaching the limits of wildlife conservation, as shown in India?

7:33 Lessons learnt from human-wildlife negative interaction

14:33 On the new debate on limited hunting, like in a few places in Africa, to generate revenue and reduce conflict - how feasible is this in India's context?

17:25 Why controlled hunting comes with many risks and why regulation is difficult to achieve in India

21:29 How aware are local communities of the larger threat of climate change and a warming planet?

24:55 On habitat restoration work that started in 2017

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The sociological and political implications of the temple to the Hindu God Rama that was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India on Jan 22, 2024.

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' associate editor and senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, Ravi speaks with the respected sociologist and head of Indian Century Roundtable Salvatore Babones, an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney.

They discuss the consecration of the temple, its likely effect on voters in the coming election, unease felt by minority groups and talk by some elements in the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party about a ‘Hindu Vatican’.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:11 Indian state endorsing religion; ‘secularism’ was added to the Constitution later

8:15 Why temple inauguration is unlikely to affect voters

14:00 Birth of a second Republic?

19:13 How minorities feel

21:47 Some Muslims do vote BJP, says Prof Babones

22:45 The Hindu ‘Vatican’?

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As it turns out, it is not from the mark-up on the car itself that pays the bulk of the bills for used car dealerships

Synopsis: In this new podcast, The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends.

Almost 60 per cent of those who sell their cars, are looking for another one. This means that the business of used cars will continue.

ST's senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe speaks with Mr Kuanyu Tan, the country manager of Carro, a used car dealership that buys and claims to sell 6,000 cars a year, to understand the business and what it means to the car buyer.

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2:20 Where do used cars go? How do used car dealers get inventory financing?

6:10 Are used cars really more affordable than new cars? Price trends in relation to COE prices

17:36 Top two tips for car owners to get the best deal when selling their vehicles

20:48 How long is too long for a car dealer to hold on to their stock?

26:30 Carro's scheme to “test-own” electric vehicles in Singapore, to help educate consumers about EVs

29:40 Why used car dealers are not making offers for electric vehicles

32:26 The impact of the Lemon Law on used cars

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Xabi Alonso is now head coach for Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga.

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. This is a special episode featuring a former Liverpool legend John Arne Riise.

In this episode of Sports Talk, ST's Deepanraj Ganesan speaks to former Liverpool and Norway defender John Arne Riise who says that his ex-teammate Xabi Alonso should be the man to step into Jurgen Klopp’s big shoes when the German manager leaves his role at the end of the season.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:50 How Riise reacted to Klopp’s bombshell announcement

3:22 Why Riise picks Alonso to replace Klopp?

4:30 Could Riise tell early on - during their time as teammates in Liverpool - that Alonso would one day go on to become a football club manager?

6:16 Can Liverpool win the English Premier League this season?

8:30 The possibility of Reds legend Steven Gerard working with Alonso at Liverpool

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Find out why Myanmar is in a state of economic collapse with only one per cent growth in fiscal year 2023/24.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

Military-driven policies and conflict have shrunk Myanmar’s formal economy, but its illicit economy - long a feature of its borderlands in particular - has been thriving.

Myanmar's military regime is not entirely to be blamed for this tradition of transnational crime syndicates as many of the areas concerned have been controlled for decades by ethnic armies, which essentially make a living from the informal or illicit economy.

To unravel the complexities of Myanmar’s crisis, Nirmal Ghosh hosts two guests in this episode.

First is Professor Sean Turnell, former economic advisor to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the former State Councillor, now in jail, who held office from 2016 until the military coup of February 2021.

Second is Dr Michael Vatikiotis, a veteran journalist, author and broadcaster who has been based in Asia for 35 years.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:33 Why is Myanmar's economy performing poorly?

3:38 Recently, there has been an unprecedented coalescing of ethnic armed organisations into effective alliances, different from historic fragmented resistance to the military in the past

7:00 Recent crackdowns by China’s proxies indicate the level of concern about Myanmar's transnational crime syndicates, as these prey especially on the Chinese

8:47 Can the military regime be completely blamed for this too? Many of the areas controlled by ethnic armies have essentially made a living from the informal or illicit economy

14:40 Tremendously deep, long lasting levels of mistrust between constituent elements; is the younger generation leading the revolution impressive?

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) and Fa’izah Sani

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Top Singapore sports administrators take the hot seat in our studio.

Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle.

In this episode of Hard Tackle, Deepanraj Ganesan speaks to Sport Singapore CEO Alan Goh and Singapore Sport Institute chief Dr Su Chun Wei and quizzes them on what is ahead for Singapore sports in 2024 and gets them to address some hot issues in local sports.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:45 What can Singaporeans expect from local sports in 2024?

6:50 What is SportSG doing to revive the mass participation scene, and what more needs to be done to get it back to pre-pandemic levels?

12:10 Do Alan Goh and Chun Wei believe Singapore football will recover from the lows of 2023?

20:20 How SportSG plans to convince more Singaporeans to go to events given the low turnout at 2023 Women's World Floorball Championships

28:00 On helping Shanti Pereira to get even quicker in 2024

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Produced by: Deepanraj Ganesan (gdeepan@sph.com.sg), Amirul Karim & Penelope Lee

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How can community spaces co-exist with competing demands while fostering spontaneous and free play?

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

Managing the use of void decks in Singapore is like a cagey board game – one where Sembawang Town Council played the ultimate “no ball games” card, recently barricading Block 638 Woodlands Ring Road's void deck due to noisy school kids, stirring both controversy and reflection.

This was not a solo act; similar void deck blockades have hit Jalan Kayu and Tampines, creating a recurring match between communal play and resident grievances in recent years.

The incident sparked a lively online commentary, with opinions ranging from “Give kids space!" to "Stray balls are public enemy #1."

The barricades may have been taken down, but bigger questions persist: Have we taken for granted the community spaces we share? Do we still value conviviality, or have we become too individualised? Is there still room for spontaneous play and social cohesion, or are Singaporeans becoming more intolerant?

As the city evolves, the challenge remains – how can we rejig our infrastructure requirements to preserve the magic of free-access public spaces? The game is afoot!

In this episode, ST journalist Gabrielle Chan and assistant ST Now editor Sazali Abdul Aziz delve into this discussion with Professor Laavanya Kathiravelu, who specialises in sociology with a focus on urban planning in cities at the National Technological University of Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:37 Why has the discussion of this issue evoked such strong emotions among Singaporeans?

7:44 Is too much balance and structure limiting the creativity of Singaporeans?

11:39 The “Not In My Backyard” syndrome

16:07 Are playgrounds still a good tool for social integration?

21:02 Are authorities too heavy-handed in dealing with complaints?

27:22 What other solutions are there to balance the needs of the community when it comes to shared spaces?

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Renewable energy is cleaner and more affordable and is poised for rapid growth in South-east Asia once key roadblocks are overcome.

Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Green Pulse is starting off 2024 with an appropriately green theme -- renewable energy. Specifically, the investment opportunity for green power in South-east Asia.

The region is one of the world's economic growth engines and it is hungry for power to drive that growth, fuel its factories and lift millions out of poverty.

And yet it remains deeply dependent on polluting coal, oil and gas. But cleaner wind and solar, and increasingly battery storage, are becoming more competitive and compelling investment choices. So what is the outlook? Are we on the cusp of a green revolution?

ST's climate editor David Fogarty hosts Mr Edward Northam, head of Core Renewables and head of Asia-Pacific for Macquarie Asset Management Green Investments.

Singapore-based Mr Northam is a veteran of the clean energy space and they both discuss an investor's point of view of the opportunities for the region.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:23 What are the opportunities for green energy investment in SE Asia?

2:57 Edward Northam on what he sees as the best opportunities in terms of countries and technologies

8:26 What are three key roadblocks to faster investment that need to be overcome?

12:25 Industry veteran Northam on his background and Macquarie’s green investments

19:55 How is Singapore helping SE Asia accelerate the green transition?

22:03 Green investment is good investment: The way of the future?

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Amirul Karim

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One of them is the sauna boom. Find out why it is taking off in a country of hot springs.

Japan is in transition - where younger Japanese are questioning the rules and strictures that traditionally govern their society.

One manifestation of that is the increasing number of schools in both cities and rural parts that allow genderless uniforms, including for boys who want to wear skirts to schools.

Even the country’s exquisite cuisine is undergoing a revolution of sorts, with insects being introduced into the repertoire as Japan grapples with limited arable land.

In this episode, ST’s foreign editor Li Xueying chats with Japan correspondent Walter Sim - who has been based in the country for eight years - about what other social changes and trends he sees will take place in 2024.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:05 What is behind the trend of genderless uniforms and what kind of reactions do schoolboys get when they wear skirts?

6:35 Japan is in a period of social change, but these are not yet translated into policy change

9:48 Subverting ideas about Japanese food: Cricket yakitori and ramen now on the menu

12:51 Three trends that will take off in 2024

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Find out more how active ETFs are somewhat different from the traditional product.

In this episode, Su Shyan discusses active ETFs with Ms Ong Ai Ling, portfolio manager and head of AIOI at Lion Global Investors. AIOI stands for Artificial Intelligence of Investments.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:30 Difference between active ETFs and passive ETFs

4:55 Find out about the first active ETF on SGX

7:00 Japan’s improving macroeconomic indicators; corporate governance reforms

13:30 The use of AI in active ETFs

16:00 Safeguards for investors in active ETFs

17:20 Expect to see more active ETFs

Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

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The actor was found dead in an apparent suicide after a two-months long high-profile investigation into his alleged misuse of drugs.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

The year of 2023 ended on a shocking and tragic note for the South Korean entertainment industry when actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for playing a wealthy patriarch in the Oscar-winning film Parasite (2019), died of an apparent suicide at the age of 48 on Dec 27, 2023.

Lee was a well-respected and prolific star, both known for his versatile acting and clean, upstanding image. He was married to actress Jeon Hye-jin and shared two sons with her.

But in the two months leading up to his death, Lee suffered a dramatic fall from grace. News broke in October that he was being investigated for allegations of illegal drug use - something heavily stigmatised in South Korea. The scandal, which arose after a bar hostess reportedly claimed that Lee took drugs at her residence, heavily affected Lee's career. Even though investigations were ongoing, Lee was dropped from projects and several of his works which were slated for release were halted.

After several rounds of investigation, including a 19-hour long questioning the weekend before his death, Lee was found dead in his car next to charcoal briquettes.

In this episode of #PopVultures, host Jan Lee recaps Lee's case and discusses the reported blackmail and extortion involved. She also examines why the scandal hit Lee so particularly hard and shares why some believe the police mishandled the case.

She also talks about other cases of drug investigation in South Korea involving celebrities like K-pop star G-Dragon and actor Yoo Ah-in and shares her own thoughts on the South Korean government's push for a "war on drugs".

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) and Amirul Karim

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A conversation with a veteran economist, editor and geopolitical expert on the recently concluded election in Bangladesh.

Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor and senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, Ravi speaks with the respected journalist and geopolitics expert Dr Sanjaya Baru.

They discuss the recent election in Bangladesh, the country’s perceived democratic backsliding, and its economic performance under Prime Minister Hasina Wajed. They also talk about what it means for the wider Asian neighbourhood.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:25: ‘Exit clause’ needed for long-serving leaders

4:12: A question of legitimacy

7:00: The Bangladesh paradox

9:35: Balancing India and China

12:40 The Eastern India factor

14:10 What’s the military up to?

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa’izah Sani

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Standing tall with badminton world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month.

One Olympic gold, two senior world titles, one Thomas Cup triumph, 27 Badminton World Federation World Tour and Superseries titles, and more than 100 consecutive weeks as world No. 1, there's no men's singles player as dominant as Viktor Axelsen now.

In this episode of Sports Talk, David Lee chats with the great Dane to understand more about the man who is unique in more ways than just his towering height and all-rounded game.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:23 Overcoming the negativity from feeling small for being so tall

2:17 How Axelsen seems so relaxed on the court

3:05 Being in control off the court

4:49 Chasing the GOAT

8:16 How Axelsen would like to be remembered

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These roles may provide a gateway to coveted roles, an expert says.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, the Career Talk podcast by The Straits Times helps you take charge of your career and realise your ambition.

As economic cycles turn shorter and more volatile, the labour market has turned to hiring workers on contract, including for roles with high skill requirements and leadership opportunities.

In this episode, host Tay Hong Yi speaks with Mr Nilay Khandelwal, managing director of talent consultancy Page Group in Singapore, to unpack the prospects and pitfalls of this trend for workers.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:32 Which sectors commonly hire for highly skilled roles on contract?

3:32 Are prestigious employers increasingly filling openings with contract workers and why?

4:40 Choosing between a dream role on contract and a permanent job

10:51 Impact of a contract role on the resume for future jobs

13:36 Evaluating remuneration holistically as benefits may differ

16:06 What kind of contract experience future employers find attractive

19:04 Who are contract roles suited for?

Produced by: Tay Hong Yi (hytay@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, and Teo Tong Kai

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Why more evidence is needed to break down the cost of transitioning migrant workers away from being ferried on lorries.

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

Migrant workers have been transported in the backs of lorries here for decades, with an ongoing debate about whether the practice should be banned. Yet, despite the platitudes and petitions signed, employers and the authorities have stopped short of doing so, citing knock-on effects on society.

Besides delays to various construction projects, higher costs for businesses and consequently all Singaporeans, are often cited as a justification for why a ban should not be imposed.

But are Singaporeans really unwilling to fork out more money to ensure that the lives of migrant workers are better protected? Especially when more are stepping up now to call for an end to the unsafe practice?

In this episode, ST journalists Ang Qing and Aqil Hamzah examine the age-old debate with their guests - labour economist and associate professor Walter Theseira, who heads the master of management in urban transportation programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, and Suraendher Kumarr, an activist with workers’ rights group Workers Make Possible.

They discuss a survey recently commissioned by The Straits Times and conducted by market research firm Milieu Insight, on how young people in Singapore feel about the practice of ferrying workers on lorries and how much they are willing to pay to stop it.

The survey of 1,000 residents aged 16 to 35, found that while most young people here think that migrant workers should be transported safely to work, more than half surveyed are unwilling to pay more to ban the practice of ferrying migrant workers on lorries.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:05 Why are businesses reluctant to adopt alternative transport methods?

4:51 Who should bear the brunt of any increase in costs if other forms of transport besides lorries are used?

7:45 What are the challenges businesses face in making such a decision?

16:34 Young people in Singapore appear more concerned about whether current infrastructure can support migrant workers taking public transport

22:29 Why organisations wrote letters to the government in July 2023, calling for a ban on migrant workers being transported on the backs of lorries

34:27 Policy, not just individual action, needed to enact change

Produced by: Ang Qing (aqing@sph.com.sg), Aqil Hamzah (haqil@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Fa’izah Sani & Amirul Karim

Edited by: Amirul Karim

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An ADHD diagnosis can help you make sense of your life.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

The awareness of ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, a common neurodevelopmental condition is growing around the world and more people have been diagnosed with it. Yet, many do not know that they have it while others may not have a good understanding of the condition, in order to thrive with it.

ADHD is characterised by inattention and hyperactive-impulsive behaviour. It can greatly affect one’s life, but it can also be turned into a superpower if it is managed correctly.

In this Health Check podcast episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to Moonlake Lee, the founder of Unlocking ADHD, the first site in Singapore that aims to help individuals with ADHD and their families live life to the fullest, to find out more.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:31 Moonlake’s journey as an ADHDer and how her diagnosis has helped her

6:12 On the growing awareness of ADHD in Singapore

21:25 How to tell if you have ADHD?

28:43 Deciding whether to put your child on ADHD medication

Helplines

MENTAL WELL-BEING
• Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours)
• Samaritans of Singapore: 1-767 (24 hours) / 9151-1767 (24 hours CareText via WhatsApp)
• Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
• Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386-1928
• Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788
• Chat, Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health: 6493-6500/1
• Women’s Helpline (Aware): 1800-777-5555 (weekdays, 10am to 6pm)

COUNSELLING
• TOUCHline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252
• TOUCH Care Line (for caregivers): 6804-6555
• Care Corner Counselling Centre: 6353-1180
• Counselling and Care Centre: 6536-6366

ONLINE RESOURCES
• moht.com.sg/mindline-sg
• eC2.sg
• tinklefriend.sg
• chat.mentalhealth.sg
• carey.carecorner.org.sg (for those aged 13 to 25)
• limitless.sg/talk (for those aged 12 to 25)

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What's the buzzword from our manpower minister in 2024?

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

Jan 1, may mark the beginning of a geopolitically hard year with persistent heart-stopping price tags on things, but the manpower minister wants Singapore workers to know his ministry is hands on deck to soften the blows.

In a New Year podcast interview with The Straits Times, Dr Tan See Leng talks about nudging workers to self steer their careers, his own way of coping with work, and how he thinks bosses can encourage younger workers.

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How premiums are calculated and how making a claim does not mean a higher premium renewal.

Synopsis: In this new podcast, The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends.

It is compulsory for all vehicles to have third-party insurance and vehicles that are under financing are required to have comprehensive insurance policies.

To find out how motorists can avoid some of the pitfalls of getting coverage for their vehicles, ST’s senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe speaks with Mr Douglas Chia, the chief executive of Eazy, an insurance brokerage.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:33 Why does it seem that motor insurance premiums are always going up, even when the car is getting older?

10:00 A married male driver pays less for insurance than an unmarried one, but the opposite is true for female drivers: an unmarried one is deemed to be less risky than a married one

21:33 How the No Claim Discount (NCD) protector does not work to the motorist’s benefit

28:00 Why accidents in rental cars are so shockingly expensive

33:49 Horror stories of exorbitant claims from staged accidents

44:35 What happens if the other party runs away in an accident?

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We look at the nation's prospects in sailing, athletics and football.

Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle.

As the curtain comes down on an incredible year for Singapore sports in 2023, The Straits Times sports desk is already excited for what’s to come in the year ahead.

In this episode of Hard Tackle, Deepanraj Ganesan and his colleagues on the sports desk - Kimberley Kwek, Rohit Brijnath, David Lee and Melvyn Teoh - bid farewell to 2023, reflect on the triumphs, peer into the future, and explore what's in store for Singapore sports in the upcoming year.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:30 Can 2023 be seen as a year where it was a catalyst for Singapore sports?

11:00 The chances of Maximilian Maeder winning an Olympics gold medal in 2024

13:30 Did Loh Kean Yew have a forgettable year?

18:30 What can we expect from Shanti Pereira in 2024

24:00 What’s next for Singapore football in 2024 after a year to forget in 2023

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Home-grown singer and songwriter Josh Makazo tells us about his breakout year in 2023.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio.

In this ninth episode of Music Lab, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts home-grown singer, songwriter, and producer Josh Makazo.

A rising name in the home-grown music scene, he is one of the most popular artists on TikTok in Singapore in 2023.

While he was still serving national service, he released his song - half of my heart - which went viral on TikTok and has since racked up over 5.3 million views.

Makazo discusses how his strategy of targeting the fanbase of artistes that he was inspired by, such as Korean-Australian singer DPR Ian, helped his music blow up on TikTok. The two versions of the song that he released on Spotify have also clocked over 6 million streams in all.

In November, Makazo, 20, released his debut album, Gradient, and it has already gained over 10 million streams across various platforms.

In this episode of Music Lab, he sings a live rendition of half of my heart, which is also in his new album.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:59 K-pop fans are using his song to soundtrack their TikTok videos

5:42 How he made his song half of my heart go viral

8:20 His hit song inspired by his first love

14:01 On his musical theatre background and acting in hit musical The Sound Of Music

16:47 His beginnings as a songwriter

21:17 How he used to make music to become famous

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Singaporean singer-songwriter Josh Makazo's intimate live studio take of half of my heart, a song from his latest EP, GRADIENT.

Synopsis: This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio.

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Revisiting the legacy of a 1990s Singaporean icon

Synopsis: Can I Tell You Something Crazy is a new scripted series under the #PopVultures banner, which examines with fresh eyes, events that shook Asian media and entertainment.

In 1990, Singaporean model Bonny Hicks, just 22 at the time, published her first book Excuse Me, Are You A Model?

The book was meant to be a tell-all about the modelling industry. How does one become a model, what are the perks of the job and are there any secrets to success? But instead of writing about modelling, Hicks ended up writing about her own life. She shared about her childhood, her various love affairs with different men, alluded to a romantic relationship with a woman and even opened up about her one-time desire to have an illegitimate child.

The book, an unprecedented local bestseller, scandalised and divided Singaporeans. While there were schoolgirls who rushed out to purchase the book, which sold 12,000 copies in just three days, there were also angry members of the public who scolded Bonny for being irresponsible, promiscuous and scoffed at her lack of a university education. One even called Hicks the demise of the Singaporean novelist.

She was judged, not just for her writing, but for her life and her moral values. Two years after the book's publication, Hicks took off to Indonesia, going into a self-exile to shield herself from the social shunning she received in her home country.

But just as her work was slowly being reconsidered as an important piece in Singapore's publishing and literary history, Hicks boarded the ill-fated Silkair MI185 flight.The plane tragically crashed on Dec 19, 1997, killing all 104 people onboard - leaving Singapore with only the memories of a life cut short.

In this episode of Can I Tell You Something Crazy, #PopVultures host Jan Lee travels back in time to 1990s Singapore to revisit the legacy of Bonny Hicks, a model who became more known for her prose than her photos. Through Hicks' story, this episode examines what has changed about Singapore, its social mores and celebrity culture at large.

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) and Amirul Karim

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Indonesia’s bold plan to catch cervical cancer early will see 50-60 million women screened and vaccinated

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

Indonesia’s bold plan to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health concern - the country’s cervical cancer rate is higher than the global average - is being approached not as a programme but as a movement, says its Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin

The plan aims at using thousands of primary health clinics and also private sector partners across the sprawling and diverse country, to screen 50-60 million women early for cervical cancer - because catching it early is the key to bringing down the numbers.

Currently roughly 70 per cent of cases are diagnosed when they are already in an advanced stage - and the fatality rate is high.

The Minister, a nuclear physicist and among other things former CEO of Indonesia’s micro lending bank giant Mandiri Bank, spoke to Asian Insider host Nirmal Ghosh on this episode, stressing that early intervention and a massive vaccination drive, enabled by wide buy-in across the government and private sector - the result of a wide consultation process - will reduce the fatality rate.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:48 Indonesia's cervical cancer rate is higher than the global average

04:28 Reducing mortality rate to below 30 per cent, possible but with early detection

06:37 The key strategy is to fix this problem earlier, not later

07:45 First: Massive immunizations for about 50 to 60 million Indonesian women

11:16 Approach as a movement, not a programme

12:55 Providing healthcare facilities to private sectors - free screening, free vaccine

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) and Fa’izah Sani

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It is always good to start having end-of life conversations early.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

There are some conditions that are difficult to treat, others possibly pointless to treat. Doctors know the limits of medical care and they can advise against further treatment, if the care is deemed futile.

In this episode, we will hear about the difficult decisions that some doctors and some families have to contend with, in their work and life.

Dr Shirlynn Ho is a senior consultant and deputy head of the division of Supportive ＆ Palliative Care at the National Cancer Centre Singapore. She’s also the assistant secretary of the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network, which works with the Lien Collaborative for Palliative Care in Singapore.

Dr Tan Yia Swam is a breast surgeon, with her own practice at Mount Alvernia Hospital. She was the past president of the Singapore Medical Association and a former Nominated MP.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:23 What is Advanced Medical Directive?

4:33 A difficult decision made by doctors

6:35 Advice on Advance Care Planning

15:16 How people in the region view death

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Amirul Karim and Eden Soh

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Find out about the upcoming market trends and how should you invest in 2024.

In this episode, Ven Sreenivasan hosts Mr Thilan Wickramasinghe, head of research at Maybank Securities.

They discuss the concerns for the emerging mega themes such as AI, climate change, changing demographics as well as the outlook for the Singapore market.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:27 How should investors be positioned in 2024?

3:28 Why are Singapore stocks underperforming despite interest rates trending down?

5:17 The outlook for the Singapore market going forward

7:50 Can Singapore as a small island play a significant part in sustainability or AI?

10:23 Mr Thilan's top picks in this market

Produced by: Ven Sreenivasan (ven@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Eden Soh

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We speak to national sailor Maximilian Maeder about his year of wins.

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month.

National sailor Maximilian Maeder has enjoyed a bountiful 2023 where the accolades have kept coming for the kitefoiling star.

The 17-year-old became the first Singaporean nominated for the prestigious World Sailing’s Male Sailor of the Year after several milestone victories in 2023. He first won the Formula Kite Youth World Championships in Gizzeria, Italy in July before securing a spot for the 2024 Paris Olympics and claimed the coveted title at the Sailing World Championships a month later in The Hague, Netherlands.

He then went on to win a gold medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou at the end of September.

On the latest episode of Sports Talk, Maximilian spoke to sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan on his memorable year and his thoughts on what awaits in 2024 with his eyes firmly fixed on a shiny gold medal on offer in Paris

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:11 Maximilian’s favourite local sporting moment of 2023

6:04 On becoming a world champion at 16 in 2023

9:23 Qualifying for the Olympics and what it meant

12:35 How would Maximilian define 2023 in terms of his own personal growth

13:56 Looking ahead to 2024 and the Paris Olympics

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Produced by: Deepanraj Ganesan (gdeepan@sph.com.sg) & Amirul Karim

Edited by: Amirul Karim

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Increases converges at around 4 per cent across the board in a mature high-cost market like Singapore.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times' Career Talk podcast helps you take charge of your own career and make your ambition pay off.

One source of both cheer and uncertainty in this festive period is talk of performance appraisals, promotions and pay raises.

To find out more about salary trends in 2024, host Tay Hong Yi speaks to Mr Rahul Chawla, partner and head of talent solutions for South-East Asia at professional services firm Aon.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:43 What are the salary trends in 2023 and 2024 generally?

3:39 Why is Singapore's projected gain lower than elsewhere in the region?

5:36 Which are the sectors likely to be top gainers in 2024?

12:42 What are the roles with increases that will likely outrun inflation?

15:50 Advice for talent whose pay increases didn't outrun inflation in 2023

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They share their principles behind the groundbreaking design and their favourite features.

Synopsis: The Straits Times speaks with experts to discuss how public housing design has evolved in Singapore.

Public housing is all around us. They are in older towns such as Queenstown and Toa Payoh, and in newer ones like Punggol and Bidadari. Eight in ten Singaporeans live in HDB flats.

How has the design of HDB blocks evolved over the decades? What has worked out and what hasn't?

ST's housing correspondent Michelle Ng speaks with architects Khoo Peng Beng and his wife Belinda Huang, founders and directors of Arc Studio Architecture + Urbanism.

They are the design duo behind the groundbreaking Pinnacle@Duxton in Cantonment Road, the first 50-storey public housing project in Singapore, and also the first one in the world to have two sky bridges linking the seven towers that it comprises of.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:50 How the Pinnacle@Duxton was part of evolution in HDB public flat design

3:03 Background to the design features of the Pinnacle, including its "Sky Gardens"

10:15 Peaceful "bridges in the sky": But can the sky garden on the 50th floor be turned into a more active space for people?

12:45 How Mr Khoo and Ms Huang are regularly invited to talks overseas to talk about this special high-rise and high-density public housing model

15:19 Their favourite feature of the Pinnacle; can things be improved? For eg, a music studio, art centre, elderly care, communal areas opened up for evolution

25:23 Is there life beyond a 99-year leasehold HDB flat? Sustainability, adaptive reuse

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They share their principles behind the groundbreaking design and their favourite features.

Synopsis: The Straits Times speaks with experts to discuss how public housing design has evolved in Singapore.

Public housing is all around us. They are in older towns such as Queenstown and Toa Payoh, and in newer ones like Punggol and Bidadari. Eight in ten Singaporeans live in HDB flats.

How has the design of HDB blocks evolved over the decades? What has worked out and what hasn't?

ST's housing correspondent Michelle Ng speaks with Dr Liu Thai Ker, widely known as the architect of modern Singapore. This is because he helped to plan 20 out of the 24 HDB towns in Singapore during his time from 1969 to 1989.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:33 Essence of early public housing: "Low-cost" evolving to "public" housing, home ownership and affordability a challenge back then

5:27 What did liveable public housing look like back then?

8:13 The design principles behind the early HDB flats

13:56 Slab blocks versus point blocks; Dr Liu on not allowing himself to compromise on floor area

20:08 Dr Liu explains the "courtyard in the sky" principle

26:45 Key principles he left behind to bear in mind when planning for the long term in Singapore

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A fund to pay highly vulnerable countries for loss and damage from climate impact, was finally initiated at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai.

Synopsis: The Straits Times' climate editor David Fogarty is at COP28 from Nov 23 till Dec 12 in Dubai, the United Nations climate change conference.

The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu is a remote chain of about 80 islands, many of them mountainous, with a total population of over 300,000 people. It has suffered devastating cyclones, rising sea levels, coral bleaching from warming oceans and other impacts, costing its people and the economy dearly.

Each major disaster drains the budget and sets the country back, with damaged houses, roads, schools and hospitals needing to be repaired or rebuilt.

Vanuatu has long championed the idea of a fund to pay highly vulnerable countries for the loss and damage from climate impact. And it has been a strident voice pushing for big polluting nations to face up to their responsibilities for the human rights impacts caused by their emissions.

Vanuatu, along with other Pacific island nations, is calling for a total phase out of fossil fuels to try to save their nations at COP28.

In this episode, recorded at COP28, ST's David Fogarty hosts Mr Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, who is a leading voice for ambitious climate action.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

0:56 Why is Vanuatu so vulnerable to climate change impacts?

3:14 How are the worsening impacts affecting people and the economy?

5:51 Vanuatu’s role in pushing for big polluters to take responsibility for the impact of their emissions

11:50 Australia is a major donor but also a major fossil fuel exporter. How best to manage that relationship?

17:50 Is there a limit to what Pacific island nations can withstand in terms of climate impacts? What does the future look like?

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Host Jan Lee recaps everything from Barbieheimer to K-pop boyband BTS entering the military

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

As 2023 comes to an end, #PopVultures host recap and give updates on some of the biggest happenings in entertainment across the world, from the revenge concert-going and ticket-buying mania that gripped Singapore to the writers and actors strike in Hollywood and the fall of idol management agency Johnny & Associates in Japan.

She also runs down her list of favourite television shows and films of the year.

Here is what she covers:

2:07 Concert mania - Taylor Swift, Coldplay and J-pop acts like Yoasobi

6:23 Summer of Barbieheimer - blockbusters Barbie and Oppenheimer - bringing audiences back to the movie theatres

11:13 The Hollywood writers and actors strike, which gained both unions historic gains and protections

15:29 Updates on the sex abuse scandal that brought down Japanese idol agency Johnny & Associates

26:15 Taiwan's #MeToo wave and why it was disappointing to observe

31:13 The case of K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty takes a turn

33:22 Drug allegations against BigBang leader G-Dragon and South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun

34:51 BTS enlists into the military

36:50 Jan's favourite television shows and movies of the year

TV: The Last Of Us, Succession, The Glory and Oh No! Here Comes Trouble
Films: Past Lives and Marry My Dead Body

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A conversation with a veteran Myanmar watcher and geopolitical analyst about the deteriorating situation in Myanmar.

Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor and senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distills his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, he speaks with the respected Myanmar watcher, Richard Horsey of the International Crisis Group.

They discuss the deteriorating situation in Myanmar, the military’s loss of morale, the ongoing geopolitical power play over the country, Asean’s role in trying to mediate the conflict, and whether the military regime would consider holding elections as a balm for the crisis.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:30 ‘Historic’ military weakness

9:30 Half of Myanmar’s economy is illicit

12:30 A certain Myanmarese resilience

15:30 Asean’s priorities

19:00 Indonesia “pressing against a closed military door”

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa’izah Sani

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Can burning fossil fuels be phased out before the world gets too hot to live in?

Synopsis: The Straits Times' climate editor David Fogarty is at COP28 from Nov 23 till Dec 12 in Dubai, the United Nations climate change conference.

Every year, the Global Carbon Project releases its Carbon Budget, which projects global fossil fuel and land use emissions. The Global Carbon Project is a consortium of scientific institutions and the annual carbon budget study involves more than 100 scientists.

And this year’s study predicts that fossil fuel carbon emissions will reach a new record in 2023, driven largely by strong growth in coal, oil and gas consumption in India and China. On top of this are carbon emissions from land use, such as deforestation and fires globally.

And the world could hit the 1.5 deg C key temperature limit within 7 years at current rates of emissions, the study says.

In this episode, recorded at COP28, ST's David Fogarty hosts leading climate scientist Professor Pierre Friedlingstein, who coordinates the Global Carbon Budget study. He is also Chair in Mathematical Modelling of the Climate System at the University of Exeter in Britain.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

4:07 Key findings from this year’s Global Carbon Budget analysis

6:38 What are the trends for fossil fuel emissions in India and China?

9:38 Which findings from this year’s study concern Professor Friedlingstein the most, and which give him hope?

12:00 Is the world any closer to a global peak of emissions?

14:56 The land and oceans absorb a lot of CO2; will they remain in good shape as the world warms?

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Amirul Karim

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It is always good to start having end-of life conversations early.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

End-of-life planning is never easy. A better way could be to start the process early by planning for the life you want to lead and leave behind.

After all, death is a part of life, and it may be helpful to start thinking about it years before, said a palliative care doctor and a surgeon who does not shy away from talking about death and dying well with her patients.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to two guests. They discuss the importance of end-of-life planning and palliative care, and how talking about death can help us come to terms with this reality.

Dr Tan Yia Swam is a breast surgeon with her own practice at Mount Alvernia Hospital. She was a former Nominated MP and the past president of the Singapore Medical Association.

Dr Shirlynn Ho is the deputy head and senior consultant of the Division of Supportive ＆ Palliative Care at National Cancer Centre Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:08 Broaching the topic of palliative care

6:30 Why is there a rising urgency for palliative care?

10:41 Story about a dying patient

13:32 How do medical professionals convey information to families?

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Amirul Karim and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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In a universe roamed by software developers, problems are to be conquered by code.

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

Now, with a new Copilot in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), will we enter an era where coders solve some of the world's biggest challenges? Will coding become mainstream?

Listen to this episode, brought to you from GitHub Universe, held in November in San Francisco.

ST's senior correspondent Krist Boo hosts her guests - GitHub chief executive Thomas Dohmke, GitHub head of accessibility Ed Summers, and chief executive of Singapore firm NodeFlair, Ethan Ang.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:51 The gift of natural language gen AI brings to code

3:26 An age where developers can focus on solving problems

4:29 One of the ageing world's biggest problems: disability

5:08 The story of Ed Summers, a blind developer

17:31 For the love of coding

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At the COP28 climate talks in Dubai from Nov 30-Dec 12, a first-ever dedicated Health Day has been set aside today on Dec 3.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

From heatwaves and floods triggering illness and death to air pollution from burning fossil fuels killing millions of people a year, climate change really is a global health crisis and requires urgent action to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Yet for nearly 30 years, the annual UN climate conferences, or COPs, have failed to focus on the escalating human impacts from climate change. Negotiators have focused more on cutting greenhouse gas emissions than on the link to health.

In this episode, ST's climate editor David Fogarty hosts Dr Maria Neira, the World Health Organisation's top public health and environment official, to talk more about the importance of such issues on the COP's first-ever Health Day.

They discuss why it is so urgent that nations take action now to tackle climate change and why doing so could be the ultimate public health opportunity.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:06 Why is the climate crisis a health crisis? Key connections

6:53 Why haven’t UN climate talks focused more strongly on the link between climate and human health?

9:48 Dr Maria Neira: “If we reduce the bad quality of the air we breathe every year, we could save at least 5 million lives.”

11:37 Tough action against climate change could be the ultimate public health opportunity

13:34 Dr Maria Neira: “The moment people connect health and climate change, I think there will be an incredible increase in the sense of urgency.”

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Amirul Karim

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First, the sea, the sand, the shopping. Now add stars to the Southeast Asian country’s list of attractions as it strives to get creative post-pandemic.

Thailand’s location near the equator means that one can catch a glimpse of both northern and southern constellations, along with planets, nebulae and galaxies.

Across Thailand, interest in stargazing has soared, with people extending their trips with jaunts into the countryside where dark skies offer a backdrop for their stars.

The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand says more than 10,000 people have participated in its stargazing events since January 2022. It expects half a million visitors, locals and foreigners alike, to its six observatories across Thailand in 2023.

In this episode, ST’s foreign editor Li Xueying chats with ST’s Thailand correspondent Tan Tam Mei about “dark sky” tourism.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:55 Stargazing trend: Tan Tam Mei recounts her trip and experience in the town of Pak Chong, a 2.5-hour car ride from Bangkok

4:55 What kind of tourists is Thailand hoping to attract with these new “astro tourism” activities? Stimulating domestic tourism for now first

7:30 Post-pandemic tourism strategies besides the “sand, sun, shopping” model: Thailand’s attempts to pursue new markets

12:57 Tam Mei on the local community’s passion for astronomy and astrophotography in Pak Chong

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A motor trader with more than 25 years experience in the industry, gives his perspective.

Synopsis: In this new podcast, The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends.

With the big swings in the price for certificates of entitlement (COEs) in recent tender exercises, ST’s senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe hosts Mr Nicholas Wong, general manager of Kah Motor, to get his views on some suggestions to address the issue.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:30 Would COE prices come down if we adopt the “pay as you bid” system?

6:26 Car buyers bid for COEs themselves: Is that advisable?

9:17 Cash payment only for COEs, no financing allowed: How feasible?

13:10 Addressing the problem with electric vehicles in the COE system

18:00 "Let’s just do away with Open category COEs": Mr Nicholas Wong explains why

28:25 The types of hybrid technologies in the market today

38:00 Why hybrids are disadvantaged under the current system

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Hear how you can donate in terms of financial assistance or even in other ways if you can set aside your time.

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests.

The Forward Singapore exercise began in June 2022, and over 16 months, more than 200,000 Singaporeans from all walks of life have taken part in engagement sessions on a wide range of topics. The engagement exercise ended with the Forward Singapore Report released by Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Oct 27, 2023.

The report reflects Singaporeans’ collective aspirations and shared understanding of our roles and vision for the future.

Today, about 14,000 families with children who live in public rental housing are supported by the Community Link programme – in housing, employment and education. It’s a programme to support lower-income families in all HDB towns, with a focus on those living in public rentals with children under 21.

In this episode, we’ll look at the new and boosted ComLink+ programme.

ST's podcast editor Ernest Luis hosts three guests in this episode:

Mr Manas Gupta, a ComLink volunteer befriender who conducts home visits to help families in need of community support
Mr Malminderjit Singh, a volunteer with a foster home and who is also on advisory boards related to community support
Mr Lim Teck Kiat, a senior director in policy from the Ministry of Social & Family Development

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3:35 Why Mr Manas became a "befriender" to a low-income family, and how they have interacted with him

5:30 Mr Malminderjit on how the financial assistance scheme was crucial in shaping his own life, and what low-income families actually want, what moves the needle

10:56 Mr Lim explains how the new ComLink+ programme will work

16:05 Ensuring longer-term financial support and reducing gaps in early childhood development - befrienders can also link the dots for ComLink+ new "family coaches"

18:30 Can potential donors reach out financially? Also, can the community chip in more, besides just financial donations, such as in mentorships, internships, jobs

21:50 The ComLink+ programme's new “family coaches”: How this new role works, and other volunteer partnerships

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Hear the parallels to the crisis and why India has more immediate strategic interests in the Indian Ocean than in the Pacific.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

While partnerships to its east - and with the United States - are deepening, India’s strategic interests remain more naturally weighted towards its west, and to the Indian Ocean.

Indian officials have growing concerns about when China will have a carrier strike group or other large capabilities in the Indian Ocean, which is India's neighbourhood from the Gulf of Aden to the Straits of Malacca. For India, the Indian Ocean matters not just for security, but for economic, energy, and diaspora reasons.

India also has to navigate a fundamental contradiction with the United States. The US believes that it should be the pre-eminent power in the world, while India sees a world evolving towards multi-polarity in which it can punch above its weight and play a proper role.

In this episode, unpacking India’s strategic priorities are Dr Satu Limaye, vice-president and director of the East West Center in Washington DC, and Dr Aparna Pande, director of the Initiative On The Future of India and South Asia at the Hudson Institute, also in Washington, DC.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:05 India's relationship with Israel: Why many in the "Indian right" see Israel as a model and believe India is in a similar position in a "similarly hostile neighbourhood"

2:56 India's support for a two-state solution in the Middle East remains; its foreign policy is consistent but there are nuances to be observed

3:45 "Nuance and navigate": Keywords key to understanding India, which is managing a land and border dispute with China, and being worried about China's growing People's Liberation Army Navy capability and incursions into the Indian Ocean

8:50 Parallels to Middle East crisis: 9 million Indian citizens in the Gulf and India has in the past had to evacuate them when there are conflicts in the region

10:30 The world order India is facing now, and why it's tougher than it was during the Cold War era; deconstructing India's interests

18:10 Has India been successful in cultivating partnerships in its "maritime neighbourhood"? Why China's money can help it compete in a tricky region

26:00 Can India do more in other critical areas instead of trying to outspend China?

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Part Two: The horror of how Britney Spears came to be placed under a 13-year-long involuntary conservatorship.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

Pop diva Britney Spears' memoir has been a smash hit, selling over 2.4 million copies worldwide in the first week of its release. In our previous episode (Pt 1), host Jan Lee discussed the bombshells the now 41-year-old singer dropped in the first part of her book, including the revelation that former beau, pop star Justin Timberlake, talked her into having an abortion.

Continuing the discussion of the book, part two of the podcast delves into the horrifying story of Britney’s mental breakdown and her eventual entry into an involuntary conservatorship.

It looks at the misogyny and media scrutiny she had to endure and details how her family conspired against her and lured her into a conservatorship that stripped her of the right to make personal and financial decisions for herself.

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We discuss if Singapore is capable of hosting a major sporting event.

Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle.

A Fifa World Cup or perhaps a Commonwealth Games being hosted in Singapore in the future, have been discussion points in the last month.

In early October, it was reported that Indonesia were in discussions with Australia about a possible joint bid to host the 2034 football World Cup along with Malaysia and Singapore. This ultimately came to nothing officially as Saudi Arabia were the sole bidders.

But more recently, at its general assembly held in Singapore, the Commonwealth Games Federation spoke up about the possibility of Singapore being future hosts.

Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by former CEO of Sport Singapore Lim Teck Yin and Singapore Aquatics president Mark Chay as they discuss if Singapore is capable of hosting a major sporting event in the future.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:22 What do cities and countries stand to gain from hosting sporting events?

8:57 How Singapore became hosts of World Aquatics Championships and what it involves

14:00 Was Singapore ever a viable host for a football World Cup?

16:50 Mark Chay and Teck Yin weigh in on whether Singapore can play hosts to major sporting events

21:15 Will cost be a concern for hosting major events

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Better protection, waste management imperative for coral reef survival.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Coral reefs occupy only about 0.2% of the ocean floor, yet they are home to a quarter of all marine life. But oceans absorb most of the heat trapped in the atmosphere due to increasing greenhouse gases; this has caused oceans to warm and become more acidic, and there has been a lot of damage to corals. The corals can recover, but can they keep up?

In this episode, The Straits Times’ US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh discusses the risk to, and the resilience of, coral reefs, with experts on either side of the world - Jennifer Pollom in Florida, executive director of the Ocean Conservation Foundation and director of conservation for Rainbow Reef Dive Centre, and marine ecologist Dr Jani Tanzil, facility director at St John’s Island National Marine Laboratory in Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:42 Australia's Great Barrier Reef has suffered six mass bleaching events between 1998 and 2022 - with back-to-back events in 2016 and 17.

02:58 In Key Largo, month over month photographs of massive deterioration

04:51 In the Gulf of Thailand, some low levels of bleaching in the shallow waters - but it's nothing like what was seen in 2016 in Southeast Asia.

05:55 Heat waves are pretty typical in South Florida, but this is the largest bleaching event that we've basically ever seen.

08:08 Human anthropogenic stress - like sedimentation - has a huge additional, negative synergistic effect with global warming.

10:16 Instant morbidity in shallow reefs in Florida

11:17 Huge concern for the future because the reefs are what everybody comes to, to see, to snorkel, to scuba dive, and also to fish.

12:38 There has been a rise in conservation tourism in Southeast Asia - a good thing overall.

14:15 In Indonesia over a million corals have been transplanted, but only a fraction actually followed throughStandards on what constitutes green investments: Why this is important

18:27 Wish list : more protection, more waste management

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Find out whether investors should still remain in the market.

In this episode, Su Shyan and Ven discuss the recent pause in rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. There are signals that rates may have to remain higher for longer than markets had initially expected, if inflation is to sustainably return to the Fed’s 2% target.

They discuss the implications for businesses and investors as well as savers and borrowers.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:40 Tricky to tame US inflation; any decision the Fed makes will be data-driven

5:43 How will businesses be affected?

8:10 Savers and cash-rich individuals will benefit

10:05 Pay off what you can if you are a borrower

11:25 Medium-term outlook for the market is still promising

Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ven Sreenivasan (ven@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, and Teo Tong Kai

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Learn about digital therapeutics.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Traditional healthcare is based on doctor and hospital visits, and it can take a long time to obtain appointments to see a healthcare professional. What if one day, an individual can be prescribed a digital therapy for their depression or other health issues remotely? He or she would not have to take any medications.

In this Health Check podcast episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to Professor Dean Ho, the director of the Institute for Digital Medicine (WisDM) at the National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and the head of the NUS biomedical engineering department, to find out more about digital therapeutics or DTx.

He’s just written a book on DTx with two other researchers Mr Yoann Sapanel and Dr Agata Blasiak from the institute titled Medicine Without Meds: Revolutionising Healthcare With Digital Solutions.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:12 What is DTx?

9:24 Challenges of DTx?

10:57 How can DTx further personalise care?

23:05 Prof Ho’s experiments

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Discourse over responsible workplace use of generative artificial intelligence software like ChatGPT, is just getting started.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times' Career Talk podcast helps you take charge of your own career and make your ambition pay off.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) models can swiftly generate convincing text and images based on user prompts. Suddenly, it seems jobs thought immune from automation, like those involving creative expression and communication, could be forever changed with Gen AI.

In this episode, host Tay Hong Yi speaks with his guests on the limitations and responsible use of the technology at the workplace.

His guests are:

Mr Gavin Barfield, vice president and chief technology officer for solutions, Salesforce Asean

Assistant Professor Jerrold Soh from the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:35 How is generative AI being used at the workplace?

7:00 Why are some employers and workers anxious about generative AI?

11:28 Who is responsible if generative AI software makes a mistake?

12:47 Is it a good idea for companies to draw up rules of engagement with the technology?

15:22 What are some principles employers and employees can abide to help them use generative AI responsibly?

22:15 Can generative AI be overused?

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He also shares simple lifelong advice for parents and children on how to nurture striker skills at an early age.

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month.

Not many know their way to goal like Jurgen Klinsmann does. The German football legend has scored goals aplenty on the world's biggest stages and mesmerised fans of Tottenham Hotspur, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich and others.

The former USA and German national team head coach is now the man at the helm of the South Korean national side and he was in Singapore for a few days to catch the Lion City Sailors’ incredible 2-0 win over Jeonbuk in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday.

Klinsmann, was taking a closer look at Sailors’ Singaporean players who will feature for the Lions against South Korea in a World Cup Qualifier on Nov 16 in Seoul.

ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan caught up with Klinsmann just ahead of the match to learn more about how he became the striker he was, his thoughts on modern day football forwards and how he is feeling before South Korea takes on Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:00 What made Klinsmann want to be a striker

4:00 Why Klinsmann believes the best place to learn is in the neighbourhood

5:45 How coaches are to blame for fewer No.9s in modern football and why they are still important

7:40 Does Klinsmann think Germany will have a successful Euro 2024?

9:05 What made Klinsmann come to Singapore to watch the Lion City Sailors

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Part One of the bombshells the pop star dropped in her best-selling book.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

After being freed from a 13-year long conservatorship, pop diva Britney Spears released her highly anticipated memoir The Woman In Me on Oct 24. The book is a smash hit and a New York Times best-seller, with 2.4 million copies sold worldwide in just a week. Previously unknown bombshells - like how Spears aborted her child with former flame and pop star Justin Timberlake - dominated headlines.

The book charts the now 41-year-old Spears' journey to superstardom during her childhood and adolescent years and later details of how fame, failed relationships with stars like Justin Timberlake and Kevin Federline and abuse derailed her life and cornered her into an exploitative conservatorship.

She was involuntarily placed under the conservatorship in 2008, during which she lost the ability to make basic decisions about her finances, career, life and medical care. Spears was freed from the conservatorship only in 2021.

In the first of two parts, #PopVultures host Jan Lee, who read the book from cover to cover, shares her most memorable takeaways from the book. Here is what she talks about in Part One.

3:52 Is The Woman In Me well-written or trustworthy? Does Spears show self-reflection and introspection in the book?

9:28 The Justin Timberlake-era of Britney's life

23:33 Why Britney's love story with Kevin Federline is tragic from the get-go

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A conversation with a veteran Australian diplomat, commentator and politician on his prime minister’s recent visit to China.

Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor and senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distills his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, which follows Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Shanghai and Beijing, Ravi hosts the veteran Australian diplomat and Conservative Party politician Dave Sharma.

They discuss the state of Australia’s relations with China that have come under intense strain these past three years, the lessons Canberra drew from its spat with China and the future of the Western alliance in the Indo-Pacific.

They also look at whether Australian consensus over the nuclear submarine deal that is at the core of the Aukus military arrangement with Britain and the United States, has collapsed.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:52 Why this trip was important for stabilising Australia-China ties

6:37 Did the previous Scott Morrison government push too hard against China?

10:52 What the visit means for the future of the Indo-Pacific strategy

12:40 Has consensus on Aukus collapsed in Australia?

16:22 "Quad has pushed China to be more cooperative": Dave Sharma

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A rejuvenated Singapore netball team aims to be best in Asia.

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month.

A new era of Singapore netball arrived on Oct 28 when the Republic ended a 16-year wait to claim its third netball Nations Cup title. The breakthrough win was delivered by a young side filled with potential, with four players in the starting line-up aged 24 and under, signalling a changing of the guard.

Singapore netball head coach Annette Bishop and national Goal shooter Amandeep Kaur Chahal join ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan to talk about the Nations Cup campaign and the ultimate goal of being top of Asia.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:55 How did the Nations Cup win feel like for Amandeep?

5:30 The reason behind why Annette Bishop chose a young side for the Nations Cup

9:50 How Amandeep got hooked to Netball

12:30 The selection process of the national team

17:50 Why being the best in Asia is the team’s next goal

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Technology has the tools to help all of us cut our emissions. But to be credible, big tech firms also need to cut their own large carbon footprints.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

A lot of technology at the centre of our lives, from data centres to laptop computers to video streaming and our data-hungry mobile phones, requires a lot of energy. So, what is the solution? And can clever technology really help all of us cut our carbon footprints?

Who better to tell us about this than Ms Kate Brandt, the chief sustainability officer for Google. The tech giant is also developing products and services that help people around the world cut their emissions.

ST’s climate change editor David Fogarty hosts Ms Brandt to discuss Google’s initiatives to cut emissions right across its operations and some of the new technologies that can help its billions of daily users shrink their carbon bubbles.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

4:14 What are people searching for regarding steps they can take to cut carbon pollution?

7:21 How is tech/AI saving people during extreme weather events, such as early warning systems?

09:53 Steps Google is taking to cut its own emissions

13:57 What are some of the climate tech tools available, or soon to be available, in Singapore?

16:17 Ms Brandt's reflections from her discussions with political and business leaders at the New York Climate Week in September 2023

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Amirul Karim

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Our guests take on the battles in our minds.

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

Oct 10 was Mental Health Day. Listen to Mr Larson Ong, co-founder of Visual Studio Singapore, and Mr John Lim, social worker and author, talk to host Krist Boo about mental resilience.

They both struggled with depression and anxiety. Now, they are sharing stories of their dark moments to help others.

Joining us too is Ms Hetal Doshi, organisational psychologist and chief executive of O-Psych, who talks about her work invigorating organisations to win.

This is an episode of hard questions and heartfelt stories.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:11 What is an organisation's psychological strategy?

2:25 Mental health problems happen only to others, don't they?

4:07 Why are we lonelier despite having more technology to connect?

9:48 Has the pandemic changed how companies support workers' mental wellness? Could this warrant a meltdown in young people today?

16:51 Do we really want to know our bosses' "whole" selves?

19:07 Does feeling mentally strong make you more productive?

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Hear why the Chinese are plumbing for Changsha, the capital capital of central Hunan, instead.

In this 26th episode, ST’s foreign editor Li Xueying chats with ST’s China correspondent Aw Cheng Wei about the allure of Changsha.

Located in the heart of middle China, Changsha is usually under the radar for those outside of the country. But for the Chinese, it is instantly recognisable as the scenic backdrop for many popular shows produced by Hunan Television’s Mango TV.

Its reputation as the “Chinese Hollywood” aside, Changsha has become the go-to destination for those who seek a laidback lifestyle with decent living standards and affordable property prices. What does its appeal say about the aspirations of many Chinese today?

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:09 The charms of Changsha

5:05 Why Changsha’s property prices baulk the nationwide trend of housing prices in free fall

7:00 What accounts for Changsha’s fairly robust economic growth in Changsha, and how representative it is about the trajectory in middle China

9:30 A favoured destination for remote workers, post-Covid

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Produced by: Li Xueying (xueying@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa’izah Sani

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Find out more about menopause and what you can do about it.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Menopause is a natural part of aging but the time leading up to menopause, known as perimenopause, affects each woman differently.

Associate Professor Rukshini Puvanendran, the head and senior consultant of Family Medicine Service, and the co-lead of KK Menopause Centre at KKH, said that while many people are aware of menopause, they do not fully understand it. There are also many misconceptions surrounding menopause, with the most common being that hormone replacement therapy or HRT is harmful.

Still, menopause is a stage of life that also marks a new beginning for women. In the west, there's even a new trend in the travel industry - menopause retreats. Women are embracing their menopausal transition and willing to pay for vacations that combine spa treatments with fitness or yoga sessions and advice on how to deal with symptoms like hot flushes.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to Assoc Prof Rukshini to find out more about how menopause affects women, how safe HRT is as well as other ways of managing the symptoms.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:07 When do women in Singapore experience menopause

2:20 How does it affect the body?

6:46 What other issues should menopausal women be aware of?

13:36 When should women seek help for the symptoms they experience?

19:33 Misconceptions of hormone replacement therapy

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Amirul Karim & Eden Soh

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Motor industry veterans pitch their ideas to bring down premiums.

Synopsis: In this new podcast, The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends.

Certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums have doubled from what they were a year ago with expectations that they will continue to rise. This translates to higher vehicle prices.

To understand what is driving up COE prices and what can be done about it, host Lee Nian Tjoe speaks with two motor industry veterans - Mr Neo Tiam Ting, President of Singapore Vehicle Traders Association, and Mr Neo Nam Heng, adviser to the Automobile Importer and Exporter Association and chairman of diversified motor group Prime.

Highlights (click/tap above):

5:48 Why the industry experts say that it is the private-hire fleet owners that are driving up the COE.

7:40 We appeal to have a “lock-in period” for car ownership like it is with HDB flats.

12:35 Car rental companies are having it too easy.

21:45 How the industry appealed for changes to the COE system in 2012 for taxis.

23:30 Why cars will become even more expensive in 2024.

28:00 Are there good bargains for vehicles in the market today?

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Three Swifties discuss the pop star’s romance, music and how she has changed and matured

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

PopVultures host and recent Swiftie convert Jan Lee invites The Straits Times lifestyle journalists Yamini Chinnuswamy and Charmaine Lim, both fellow Swifties, to talk about superstar Taylor Swift’s new relationship with American football player Travis Kelce.

They discuss the masterful rollout of the Taylor-Travis romance and how well Swift uses the media and pop culture zeitgeist to her advantage. From being seen with British actress Sophie Turner amid her acrimonious divorce with Swift’s ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas to posing with Beyonce at the premiere of her Eras concert film - the singer knows how to generate headlines.

Here is what they talked about.

Highlights (tap/click above):

1:51 Our relationship with Swift - how did we become Swifties?

6:36 The Taylor-Travis romance - how it began, the reveal of their relationship and whether it is a PR stunt

12:59 Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas and how Swift took Turner’s side

18:43 How Swift handled her previous relationships and her image to the public

32:26 The turning point in Swift’s career - The Snake Incident

39:12 How petty Swift can be and why we love it

44:13 Swift’s business and management acumen

51:39: Our Taylor Swift awards - favourite boyfriend, worst boyfriend, favourite songs and more

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) Amirul Karim and Eden Soh

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US-Canada relations have plunged, but Canada should learn to accommodate India’s security concerns.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.

Relations between India and Canada have plunged since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there were “credible allegations” that Indian agents killed Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, in June.

Nirmal hosts two guests to get a better insight on the Canada-India relations:

Christine Fair is a renowned expert on South Asia, author of numerous books on aspects of South Asia, and professor in the Security Studies Program at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.
Terry Milewski is a former journalist who wrote the 2021 book “Blood for Blood – fifty years of the Global Khalistan Project.”

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:45 The late Sikh militant leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale is a Che Guevara-style icon for Sikh youth

6:15 Canada has normalised the display of terrorist iconography

7:30 Worship of a martyr cult

14:13 Khalistanis have appropriated black musical culture reflecting structural racism

19:50 Khalistanis are rewriting history

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Home-grown pop singer Shye is the eighth guest in this music channel.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio.

In the eighth episode of Music Lab, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts home-grown singer, songwriter and producer Shye.

At the age of 21, the multi-talented artiste, whose full name is Trinity Shye-Anne Brown, has already achieved much in recent times.

Since she made her debut in 2018 at the age of 16, she has released four EPs, one album, and multiple singles and music videos.

She was the youngest winner of music competition Vans Musicians Wanted and was also one of the singers behind 2021 National Day Song, The Road Ahead.

On streaming services, her songs rack up millions of plays. Love U, a song from her 2020 album days to morning glory, has over 3 million streams on just Spotify alone.

She has done concerts not just in Singapore, but also in the United States and China, where she recently took part in a television reality show, Youth Pi Plan.

In this episode of Music Lab, the singer sang a live rendition of Need, a song from her latest EP released in early October, 9Lives.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:20 On how her cats helped shape the songs on her new EP, 9LIVES

11:17 She went to China to take part in Youth Pi Plan, a reality television show for young musicians, and ended up as one of the finalists

19:47 Having bad skin as a teenager prompted her to start making music

23:24 What it was like to be the youngest winner of Vans Musicians Wanted at the age of 16

27:37 Singing the 2021 National Day Parade theme song, The Road Ahead, and becoming a role model for young students

35:06 On helping younger talents get a leg up in the music industry

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Produced by: Eddino Abdul Hadi (dinohadi@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim, Teo Tong Kai & Eden Soh

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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In an emotional interview, MMA star Angela Lee champions mental health.

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second
Wednesday of the month.

The following podcast contains conversations on self harm and suicide. Audience discretion is advised.

In a recent article, MMA fighter Angela Lee recently opened up about her struggles with mental health, her attempt to take her own life in 2017 and that her sister Victoria died by suicide last December.

In an emotional interview, the One Championship star who retired at the end of September 2023, talks to ST sports journalist Deepanraj Ganesan about her sister and Fightstory, her mental health initiative dedicated to inspiring hope and building a community for those struggling with mental health.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:30 Angela Lee’s advice for aspiring MMA athletes

7:55 What prompted Angela Lee to open up about her mental health struggles

9:45 Does being an MMA athlete make it harder to open up about your weaknesses?

10:40 What kind of help did Angela Lee seek to feel better?

18:25 What will be the main focus of Angela’s Fightstory initiative

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Singaporean singer, songwriter, and producer Shye's intimate live studio take of Need, a song from her latest EP, 9Lives.

Synopsis: This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio.

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Find out more about the possible support that companies can give to people with mental health conditions.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Content warning: This podcast discusses suicidal feelings.

Having a mental health condition can make work life pretty challenging sometimes, so should you tell your bosses about it? How should you go about doing that and what can companies do to support their employees who have mental health challenges.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to two guests.

Min Hui is a suicide survivor and a volunteer at mental health charity Resillience Collective (RC).

She talks about her mental health journey and how it has been like for her to be open about her mental health conditions at work.

Nicholas Lee is the executive director of RC. He shares his personal mental health story, what he has done for staff with mental health conditions and offers suggestions on what companies can do to support their employees recovering from mental health conditions.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:56 Minhui’s mental health journey and how she let a suicidal thought pass.

4:24 What happened after Minhui told her bosses about her mental health conditions

8:41 How Minhui’s superior supported her after an unpleasant work episode

15:32 Nick’s pragmatic approach to his mental health condition

24:25 Involving HR when it comes to supporting mental health persons in recovery

30:50 Should you disclose your mental health conditions at the job interview?

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MENTAL WELL-BEING

Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours)
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Find out about adding a touch of luxury to your investments.

Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, regular hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both associate editors at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

For this episode, Su Shyan and Tay Hong Yi from The Straits Times Business desk invited two guests Prof Sonja Prokopec, Professor of Marketing at ESSEC Business School and Aaron Chwee, head of wealth advisory at OCBC to discuss the pros and cons of investing in luxury assets.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:05 What is it about luxury goods that makes them attractive to investors?

3:30 Not all luxury goods have investible characteristics so evaluate your choices carefully.

7:50 Differences between luxury assets and traditional investments

10:00 Tokenisation is a new, affordable way of investing in luxury assets but there are things to take note of. Tokenisation may not suit every investor.

15:45 How much of an investment portfolio should be in the form of luxury assets?

17:00 What are the considerations for investors as they approach investing in luxury assets?

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Find out why support from governments could be just what the market needs to improve quality and integrity.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Carbon credits have been in the news a lot lately. And not always for the right reasons, with concerns about whether they really do help reduce emissions.

Yet carbon credits can be a useful tool in tackling climate change. Paying investors for every tonne of carbon emissions they take out of the atmosphere or avoid from being emitted can help developing nations ramp up climate action.

What is needed is tougher standards and more careful vetting of carbon offset projects. And Singapore, which is positioning itself as a global hub for carbon offset trading and project financing, is helping drive efforts to boost the quality and integrity of carbon offsets.

For instance, the government recently announced the eligibility criteria for carbon offsets that can be used by big polluters under the nation’s carbon tax regime.

In this episode, ST's climate editor David Fogarty hosts Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu, to find out more about this.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:05 Why are carbon credits a useful tool and how can they help Singapore meet its climate targets?

5:26 Yet concerns remain about carbon offsets. Why is that?

9:59 What are the new eligibility criteria for offsets that can be used in Singapore’s carbon tax regime?

15:03 How will carbon offsets used by firms in Singapore be vetted?

19:37 What are corresponding adjustments?

24:05 Will the 5 per cent offset cap in the carbon tax scheme be increased?

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How they "mass-reported" to Chinese authorities, a fan fiction about him and fellow actor Wang Yibo.

Synopsis: Can I Tell You Something Crazy is a new scripted series under the #PopVultures banner, which examines with fresh eyes, events that shook Asian media and entertainment.

In 2019, Chinese actor Xiao Zhan was easily one of the hottest stars in China. The previously little-known star had broken out that year in China and across the world with the mega-hit Chinese fantasy period series The Untamed, where he acted opposite fellow Chinese star Wang Yibo.

Adapted from a hugely popular boys' love novel named Grandmaster Of Demonic Cultivation, The Untamed attracted a large, ardent fan base that shot both its leads to A-list status. But less than a year after Xiao found fame, his loyal fan base became his undoing.

In a controversy termed the 227 (Feb 27, 2020) incident, Xiao’s fans following reported a piece of fan fiction that they felt portrayed their idol in an unflattering light and it caused one of the world's largest fan fiction sites - Archive Of Our Own - to be banned in China.

In response, fan fiction readers, writers and more, targeted Xiao Zhan, calling for the boycott of brands he works with and review-bombing projects he had previously been in. The boycott was so widespread and overwhelming that Xiao eventually apologised for his fans' actions.

In this episode of Can I Tell You Something Crazy, #PopVultures host Jan Lee takes another look at the 227 incident - a fight between two factions of fandom that blew up beyond anyone's imagination.

It is a story of para-social relationships, toxic fandoms, the murky politics of boys’ love in China, censorship, reporting culture and also, a story about stories - the value, power and refuge that fan fiction often provides.

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg)

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We analyse Team Singapore's performance at the recent Hangzhou Asian Games.

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second
Wednesday of the month.

After 15 days of competition, Team Singapore came away from the Hangzhou Asian Games with three golds, six silvers and seven bronzes. From Shanti Pereira’s history-making 200m win to the dominant triumphs in sailing, there were several individual performances to marvel at.

However, the Republic’s largest-ever contingent had a worst-ever haul of golds and overall medals this millennium. This tally was also fewer than the previous Games in 2018 (four golds, four silvers and 14 bronzes).

Despite the dip in performance, top sports officials hailed the Hangzhou outing as a “successful” one with “significant wins” for Singapore’s athletes.

ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by sports correspondent David Lee, journalist Kimberley Kwek and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath. They analyse if it was truly a successful Asian Games for Singapore and pick out other moments that stood out.

Highlights (click/tap above):

6:23 Has this been a successful Asian Games for Team Singapore?

14:10 Reporting on Shanti Pereira’s success and what’s next for the sprint queen

19:00 How dominant was gold medallist and Paris 2024 contender Maximilian Maeder

21:00 Teong Tzen Wei’s road back to a silver medal at the Asiad

24:20 After Loh Kean Yew’s fall at the first hurdle in China, is there a need for a coaching change?

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Synopsis: A brand new feature is within The Straits Times app, which you can download from the Apple app store or the Google Play store. For those of you who already have it, the latest version update now has a dedicated Podcast Section, where you can listen to our latest incoming show episodes and check out back episodes too.

You can also choose to follow our podcast RSS feeds, or the shows on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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A staple of Singapore's training ecosystem, these programmes can pay off for the right trainee.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, the new Career Talk podcast by The Straits Times helps you take charge of your own career and make your ambition pay off.

In Singapore’s economy now, workers now have to learn more in less time. Catering to this need are Workforce Singapore's (WSG) Career Conversion Programmes, particularly in the technology sector.

In this episode, host Tay Hong Yi speaks with his guests on talent trends in tech and preparing for a career shift to the sector.

His guests are:

Ms Gillian Woo, director for creative and professional services at Workforce Singapore

Mr Benjamin Tan, chief executive of Red Alpha Cybersecurity, a cybersecurity talent development company

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:34 What are WSG's Career Conversion Programmes?

4:25 How does being placed and trained in the tech sector work?

12:50 How do career conversion programmes differ from other training schemes and who is suited for these?

21:54 Can WSG's Career Conversion Programmes substitute tertiary educational qualifications or industry certifications?

Produced by: Tay Hong Yi (hytay@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

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Many are ostracised by families and live in slums, but a younger generation is coming to their aid.

In this 25th episode, ST’s new foreign editor Li Xueying takes over the hosting duties from our previous show presenter Bhagyashree Garekar, who will be the incoming US bureau chief for ST in Washington.

Xueying chats with ST’s Philippines correspondent Mara Cepeda about the country’s ‘Golden Gays’.

They are a community of elderly people of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other sexualities (LGBTQ+) in their 60s to 80s, who have been living together and doing pageant shows to help make ends meet. They also belong to the non-profit organisation, The Home for the Golden Gays, established in 2002 by the late Aids activist and politician Justo Justo to provide permanent shelter for ageing LGBTQ+ members.

But when Mr Justo died in 2012, his family evicted the Golden Gays, who affectionately call themselves ‘lolas’ or grandmothers. Nine of them ended up living in a cramped, two-bedroom apartment in the slums of Pasay City, also near Manila, while the rest rented rooms with the same squalid living conditions.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:55 What it was like to visit the Golden Gays’ rented house in the slums of Pasay City, Philippines

4:55 The unique challenges that they face (as opposed to other needy elderly Filipinos?); social safety net for such demographics

7:45 Shifts in attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community; how pop culture is driving the change

12:13 Concerns that this new heightened profile of the drag queens could lead to a backlash from more conservative elements in society?

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Why non-native species like the golden-backed weaver and monk parakeet need to be dealt with before they spread elsewhere.

Synopsis (headphones recommended): In our first audio trail of Singapore’s nature spaces, The Straits Times explores the ins and outs of creatures in these places with those who know them well.

Listen to birdsong at the Kranji Marshes with the president and vice-president of freshly hatched conservation group Bird Society of Singapore Keita Sin and Movin Nyanasengeran who take ST journalist Ang Qing around one of the largest freshwater marshes here.

During a two-hour walk, they experience a morning at the remote park, which is home to more than 170 birds in north-western Singapore.

They banter on all things bird-related, from ‘parrot politics’ to the mounting threat of invasive bird species to Singapore and South-east Asia.

This comes as the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services reported in September that more than 3,500 harmful invasive species have cost the global economy at least US$423 billion (S$576 billion) a year. And the annual expense has quadrupled every decade since the 1970s.

You can also read our accompanying ST podcast article to see pictures of the various bird species mentioned (link below).

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:49 The tale of the golden-backed weaver and what it means for Singapore

6:47 Parrot pet problems and ‘politics’

8:55 What you need to know about Kranji Marshes

9:25 The origins and ambitions of Bird Society of Singapore

15:55 Debunking common myths about birds

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Produced by: Ang Qing (aqing@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim, Teo Tong Kai & Paxton Pang

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Find out what these 'circles' of resilience are.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Peer support groups are a regular gathering of persons with lived experiences of mental health conditions. They have come together to support one another, and the mental health support they offer is what you can only get from someone who has been where you are.

To learn more about peer support groups and the help they offer, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts two participants from a monthly peer support group at a local mental health charity Resilience Collective (RC).

They are Min, a 25-year-old aspiring nurse and counsellor, and Teo Guoxiang, a 35-year-old assistant manager with the Programmes Team at RC, whom Min addresses as GX. Hear about their personal stories, what it takes to join a peer support group and how joining such a group - which RC calls Circles of Resilience - has helped them.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:05 What is a 'Resilience Collective'?; Why Min joined a peer support group

9:29 The agreement you have to sign upon becoming a member of a peer support group

12:17 How GX joined Resilience Collection (RC) and eventually became a staff member

16:54 How the peer support group helped Min and GX

20:36 Things to be aware of before joining a peer support group; the difference it has made

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A conversation with a veteran Canadian commentator and author on Sikh separatism.

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' associate editor and senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distills his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this podcast, which comes after the bombshell accusation thrown by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Indian agents were likely involved in the June murder of a Canadian advocating Sikh separatism in India, he discusses the issues involved with Terry Milewski, a veteran Canadian journalist who has covered Sikh militancy and the separatist issue for four decades.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:40 Who killed Hardeep Nijjar?

7:00 Looking for the ‘smoking gun’; How the Sikh community has reacted

17:20 Where’s the ‘Khalistan’ movement today

22:00 Canada’s ‘deadliest terrorist attack"

30:54 Trudeau’s high-stakes; 'Canada’s Indo Pacific policy is sunk'

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Fa’izah Sani

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Can sustainable aviation fuel help airlines rein in growing greenhouse gas emissions?

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Most of us enjoy flying, especially for that much-needed holiday break. But most of us also know that flying produces lots of greenhouse gas emissions and that taking plane trips can be the single biggest component of our carbon footprint each year.

Plane and engine manufacturers have been pretty good at achieving efficiency gains over the years. But international aviation is growing quickly. Without strong action, emissions from the sector will double or even triple by 2050.

One immediate solution being offered is sustainable aviation fuel or SAF for short. But how green is it?

In this episode, ST's climate editor David Fogarty chats with Mr Sami Jauhiainen, regional vice-president for renewable aviation at Neste, a Finnish refining company. It has recently expanded its operations in Singapore and is now a major producer of SAF.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:11 What is sustainable aviation fuel and how is it made?

4:14 Does Neste use any food crops to produce the fuel?

9:07 Current global demand for SAF

11:59 Environmental benefits and emissions reductions from using SAF

18:07 The current cost of SAF? How will the costs fall?

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Paxton Pang

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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No matter how hard you work, there seems no end? Is this how millennials really feel?

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

“When we were young, we were told that if you study hard, you are going to do very well in life. But after we have done that, we realised that actually, there's no end to this tunnel. We just have to keep going and going.”

That was Assistant Professor Chong Sin Hui, an organisational psychologist who teaches at the Nanyang Technological University.

In this episode, we discuss the findings of an exclusive survey conducted by Milieu Insight for The Straits Times. It covered 4,800 millennial respondents over six South-east Asian countries in the month of August, and revealed the perspectives, aspirations and challenges facing this new generation of leaders aged 27 to 42.

ST's senior correspondent Krist Boo hosts Prof Chong and two of her peers: Mr Darryn Lim, 35, a communications leader at tech firm SAP and Mr Safafisalam Bohari Jaon, 27, a sustainability consultant at Eden Strategy Institute.

Highlights (click/tap):

1:07 No matter how hard we try, it never seems to end

4:20 Stuck between the new world and old standards

8:35 Are millennial men having it harder?

12:27 Not aspiring to be like our preceding Gen X leaders

13:37 Being the bridge in the four-generational workforce

14:38 "We define our own success"

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Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX

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True Crimes Of Asia (new): https://str.sg/i44T

The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2

Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn

Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB

Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa

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A lack of paying gigs in the past decade despite the odd high-profile appearance has not deterred him from being a full-time musician.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio to perform a live version of an original composition and chat with us.

In this episode of Music Lab, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts home-grown singer and songwriter Sezairi.

The singer first made his name when he won the third and last season of reality television show Singapore Idol in 2009. With his velvety voice and smooth R&B tunes, the singer has since seen his popularity expand into the region in recent years.

In 2022, he made history as the first local musician to have a song clock more than 100 million streams on Spotify with the emotive ballad It’s You.

He recently released his fourth album, Self Soothing, featuring songs driven by the pursuit of inner peace and emotional stability.

Sezairi also sings a live and full intimate acoustic version of Daylight, a song from Self Soothing (link below to the separate clip).

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:24 On the album title and how music had a soothing effect on him as a child; having anxiety about his identity as a singer and songwriter

7:55 At 17, deciding he was done with academics and wanted to study music, earning the ire of his father; being kicked out of Lasalle College of the Arts

14:10 Lying about being television host-singer Najip Ali’s cousin at the Singapore Idol auditions; having nerves as a performer till only recently

21:51 Musical culture, support for local artistes in Indonesia, being a hit over there, bringing best practices to SG, redefining the meaning of a "musical KPI"

24:48 On encouragement from his wife Syaza Qistina Tan: "Babe, if we go hungry, we'll go hungry together"

27:29 Being one of the singers of NDP 2021 theme song The Road Ahead and performing to an empty audience

Listen to Sezairi's live performance here: https://str.sg/iq9Y

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Produced by: Eddino Abdul Hadi (dinohadi@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim, and Eden Soh

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Hear why he decided to step up, and what the scene needs to do to measure up to others in the region.

Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle.

A 4-1 loss to Malaysia at the national level, a 7-0 thumping at the hands of their Malaysian counterparts at the SEA Games. These are just two of the bad results involving Singapore’s football teams in recent times.

A new man will attempt to steer Singapore football out of its slump after Bernard Tan was sworn in as president of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) recently, taking over from the late Lim Kia Tong.

ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by Mr Tan who talked about the need for more funding, why football matters and what changes local football fans can look forward to.

Highlights (click/tap above):

6:10 Bernard Tan’s vision as FAS President

10:28 Mr Tan on why football deserves extra funding compared to other National Sports Associations

15:34 On why FAS has been unable to get the funding from backers

21:08 Addressing criticism that has come the FAS’ way

32:30 What fans can expect when it comes to the future of the Singapore Premier League

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Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX

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The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2

Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn

Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB

Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa

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Singaporean singer and songwriter Sezairi's intimate live studio take of his latest single, Daylight.

Synopsis: This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio.

Listen to Sezairi talk about his musical and life journey in the full podcast here: https://str.sg/iq9g

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Produced by: Eddino Abdul Hadi (dinohadi@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Fa'izah Sani, Eden Soh, Hadyu Rahim & Paxton Pang

Recorded by: ST Podcast Team

Mixed by: Hadyu Rahim

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Journey into the darkest corners of the internet, where a deadly connection was forged in 140 characters or less.

Synopsis (headphones recommended): A special edition 6-part series by The Straits Times in Singapore, exploring recent real crimes that gripped, horrified and laid bare the issues that afflicted societies in Asia. This is the sixth and final episode of True Crimes Of Asia, a special edition podcast series that started on April 25, 2023.

Warning: This podcast is an audio documentary of a real crime case which may be troubling and upsetting to certain listeners. This episode specifically covers themes of suicide and details of death and traumatic sexual acts. Listener discretion is advised, and helplines for mental well-being are provided further below.

Nine heads and 240 bones were found in a tiny apartment just outside Tokyo on Halloween in 2017, in one of Japan's most shocking crimes in history.

Takahiro Shiraishi baited suicidal victims on Twitter who wanted to die but lacked the courage to end their own lives.

He posed as an expert in hanging but his real motives were sex and money.

Shiraishi has been sentenced to death – by hanging – and is now in a maximum-security prison. The case had sparked conversations about social media scrutiny and suicide in Japan.

ST's Japan correspondent Walter Sim narrates this podcast.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:16 Shiraishi's motives and modus operandi

5:47 What led Shiraishi down this path

9:28 Shiraishi meets his first victim

16:43 Justice catches up with Shiraishi

22:19 Social implications of Shiraishi's crimes, and how not much has changed since then

Interviews & narration by: Walter Sim

Executive Producers: Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg) and Tan Tam Mei (tammei@sph.com.sg)

Podcast Producers: Eden Soh and Fa’izah Sani

Voiceovers: Paxton Pang, Li Yi, Aqil Hamzah, Hadyu Rahim, David Sun, Edeh Soh, Mubin Saadat

Copy editor: Choo Li Meng

Reference for research: “Report: Nine Murders in Zama - Why were victims drawn to it?” by Tetsuya Shibui (『ルポ　座間９人殺害事件～被害者はなぜ引き寄せられたのか～』)

MENTAL WELL-BEING

Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours)
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Will new systemic changes make first-time couples adopt a new "forever home" mentality?

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests.

The Forward Singapore exercise began in June 2022, and since then, many Singaporeans from all walks of life have taken part in engagement sessions on a wide range of topics, including housing. This is the third of four podcast discussions, and part of the ongoing conversation to refresh our social compact for the next lap of Singapore's journey.

At these Forward Singapore engagements, participants agreed that Singapore should continue to be an affordable home-owning society.

To get their reactions towards tighter restrictions and additional subsidies for new Plus and Prime flats, to start from the second half of 2024 under the recently-announced new classification for public housing, ST's podcast editor Ernest Luis hosts three guests in this episode:

Mr Eden Soh, 28, a media producer who recently just paid his deposit for his Prime Location Housing flat in the south-western area
Mr Asher Chua, 28, a sales executive who applied for BTO flats for a few years but has now bought a resale flat instead
Ms Christine Sun, senior vice-president of research and analytics at OrangeTee & Tie

This podcast is brought to you by the Ministry of Communications and Information, in support of Forward Singapore: https://str.sg/wFbY

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:35 Do youths like Mr Soh, and their peers, feel that public housing flats will probably not be as huge a "pot of gold" as it was seen previously?

5:25 Could the reclassification of flats mean a new reality for aspiring homeowners? Ms Sun on whether it could be the end of the "flipping-for-profit" mentality among young people?

8:15 Why Mr Chua chose a resale flat in the end

14:55 With the new classification of flats from the second half of 2024, what will be the impact on million-dollar public flats?

17:45 First-time public flat owners: Will their buying behaviours change, and will such systemic changes help stabilise long-term property market?

25:10 HDB resale prices: Could there be uneven price growth for different segments?

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Public housing budget calculator: https://str.sg/iqXE

Listen to other instalments of this Forward SG-themed series:

Pt 1: Jobs & upskilling - https://str.sg/iqXa

Pt 2: Youth panels - https://str.sg/iqXR

Produced by: Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg), Hadyu Rahim & Paxton Pang

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Asia hosted recent multilateral meetings but it is the US' bilaterals with India and Vietnam that really matter.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.

The East Asia Summit in Jakarta, and the G20 in New Delhi, broadly solidified US relations in the region, but it is the bilaterals with India and Vietnam that really mattered.

The US was represented in Jakarta by Vice-President Kamala Harris. But the G20 saw President Joe Biden attending and supporting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s moment as global statesman in his role as chair of the grouping. In contrast, China’s President Xi Jinping was absent.

New Delhi also saw a reiteration of the increasingly close US-India relationship.

Of equal significance perhaps in terms of competition with China, was President Biden’s trip to Hanoi, Vietnam, where the two countries formally elevated their relationship.

To unpack the significance of these meetings, ST’s US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts two guests in this episode:

Ambassador Scot Marciel, the former US diplomat to Myanmar, Indonesia and Asean, who is now a senior advisor at Bower Group Asia
Dr Lynn Kuok, Shangri-La Dialogue senior fellow for Asia-Pacific security at the International Institute for Strategic Studies

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:40 Why the G20 cemented India’s image as a global diplomatic and strategic player

5:26 Why the so-called "double upgrade" of the US-Vietnam relationship is significant

6:18 Why Asean’s and the world’s approach to Myanmar has been flawed

11:08 Why the US focus should be a lot less on talking to South-east Asia about China, as the region already knows China well

14:35 Do US administrations really understand South-east Asia well enough and how to engage the region? Why Asean meetings are "not often satisfying" in terms of substance

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Fa’izah Sani

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Our guest is overseeing Singapore's three-phase National Precision Medicine programme.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Precision medicine - sometimes known as personalised medicine or health - is an innovative approach to tailoring disease prevention and treatment that takes into account differences in people's genes, environments, and lifestyles.

Professor Patrick Tan, the executive director of Precision Health Research, Singapore (Precise), the entity set up to implement the current phase of Singapore’s three-phase National Precision Medicine programme, is our guest in this episode.

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with him about what precision health is, the ground-breaking research being done in Singapore, and how the entity is working with clinicians to pilot the implementation of precision medicine programmes in the healthcare system.

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1:16 What is precision health?

2:58 Lessons from the SG10k study

4:43 Status of the current SG100k study

8:28 The ongoing precision health pilots

12:35 An issue raised by participants in the SG10k study

25:01 What can we expect in the future of precision health?

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Businesses have often paid little heed to nature in the race for profits. A new framework will help companies realise that damaging nature is risky business.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Who doesn’t enjoy a walk in a park or forest, breathing clean air, or watching wildlife?Yet, humanity has done a pretty good job in destroying nature, such as deforestation, pollution and over extraction of resources.

Part of the problem is that we've taken nature for granted and treated its bounty as free. And for many of us, the problem can seem far away from big cities.

Today’s episode of Green Pulse has some nature-positive news. There’s now a way to help companies make better choices to protect nature and better understand their impacts on the natural world.

A global framework, or guide, to help firms measure and report their nature-related risks and impacts has been developed and it is being released this week. Called the Taskforce for Nature-Related Financial Disclosures, or TNFD, it could soon be adopted by regulators to drive better protection of nature.

To tell us more about this is Mr Tony Goldner, executive director of the TNFD, who is based in London.

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1:54 Why is nature so important to society?

5:43 How urgent is the need to tackle the crisis of nature loss?

10:01 How did the TNFD framework come about and what are nature-related risks?

17:03 Nature is very complex. How can companies measure their impacts?

24:02 There have been many efforts in the past to tackle nature loss. Is the TNFD the magic formula we're all been looking for?

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Find out why economists are expecting inflation to start to move up again.

In this episode, Ven discusses with Ms Carmen Lee, head of OCBC Investment Research, on what is the outlook for the Singapore market.

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank have cut growth forecasts. Interest rates remain high. What is the impact on Singapore?

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0:55 Current credit crisis in China: Contagion risk in the region, market confidence low

2:30 Why are Singapore stocks underperforming? How high is the dividend yield though?

5:18 Sustainability and artificial inteliigence as investment themes: Can Singapore play a significant part in this area?

7:00 What other core sectors can balance and stabilise your portfolio?

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Hear how the final hour of bidding for COEs can typically go, from a ex-motor trade insider.

Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights to Singapore's mobility trends and the vehicle quota system, which includes the Certificate of Entitlement (COE).

There are two tender exercises for these COEs every month. It typically opens for three days, from noon on a Monday and to 4pm on Wednesday. But the bidding action only comes alive in the final hour or so, as more bids start to appear and the premiums climb.

To help us understand what goes on behind the scenes in that last 60 minutes, ST’s senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe speaks with Mr Say Kwee Neng, who has been in the motor trade for more than 20 years.

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2:00 What goes on the final hour of bidding and who is typically left in last crucial 15 minutes of the bidding exercise

5:28 Three reasons why a dealership may be more driven to bid aggressively to secure COEs

7:45 "Inside" a big dealership: Setting up a wall of computers dedicated to securing COEs

12:45 Why motor dealers do not want to drive up COE premiums; best time to buy a car today?

17:10 Why it is "not the consumer's problem" when COEs rise

23:20 Say Kwee Neng: “There is no chance that COE premiums will come down. The days of a five-figure COE are well and truly over.”

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Synopsis: It’s that time of the year where the sound of engines roaring, the sight of race cars zooming past the Marina Bay Circuit and the smell of burned tires are in full flow as the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix takes place from 15th to 17th september.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has dominated the current season and with eight races to go, it’s highly likely that the Dutchman has it in the bag once again. But that does not stop us from looking ahead to the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix , which is more than just about the Formula One action.

ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by local race car driver Yuey Tan to preview the 2023 edition of the F1 Singapore Grand Prix and his own involvement in a support race during the weekend.

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2:25 Has Max Verstappen’s dominance taken the shine out of the season ?

3:30 How will the changes to the circuit affect the race we will witness? How will it affect the drivers?

7:03 How Yuey Tan got into the racing scene

10:57 The importance of getting sponsors to back you when getting into the racing scene

14:30 What does Yuey Tan do to prepare for the race ?

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The intention is to give young people a voice on national issues.

Synopsis: The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests.

The Forward Singapore exercise began in June 2022, and since then, over 14,000 Singaporeans from all walks of life have participated in about 140 engagement sessions on a wide range of topics. This is the second of four podcast discussions, and part of the ongoing conversation to refresh our social compact for the next lap of Singapore's journey.

We discuss the upcoming launch of the youth panels in the last quarter of 2023 - likely to be after October - that provides a new way for youth to work closer with the Government to understand policy considerations and make recommendations. Youth is typically defined as those aged 15 to 35 in Singapore.

ST's podcast editor Ernest Luis hosts three guests in this episode:

Mr David Chua, CEO of National Youth Council
Ms Pek Hailin, 34, senior manager, Sustainability (Estates), at Singapore Institute of Technology
Mr Chirag Agarwal, 36, the co-founder of Talk Your Heart Out - an online counselling platform that is primarily used by youth

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2:07 What could be the biggest challenge these new youth panels will face?

10:55 Does the Government trust youths enough to involve them in processes of difficult policy-shaping?

12:42 What it will be like, when you sign up for the new youth panels

20:55 Hailin and Chirag offer feedback on areas for improvement for organisers of the new youth panels, having been involved in previous informal circles

22:49 How they would encourage young people to join these new youth panels despite today's cancel culture

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Why such employees are growing in numbers.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, the Career Talk podcast by The Straits Times helps you take charge of your own career and make your ambition pay off.

Singapore companies hunger for talent in the tight market, all while progressive hiring and workplace practices take root.

Amid this, starting a second stint with a previous employer seems an increasingly plausible prospect.

In this episode, host Tay Hong Yi speaks with Mr Faiz Modak, associate director for tech and transformation at recruitment firm Robert Walters Singapore, to find out what these employees need to note.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:13 What are 'boomerang' employees and why do they return to a previous employer? Common challenges

5:14 Why employers are increasingly keen to hire boomerang employees?

8:13 Sectors where boomerang employees are more commonly observed

9:45 Is this trend a result of bottom-up interest from employees, or employer efforts to court them?

17:15 Could a past employee's return cause disharmony and jealousy?

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Find out why netizens back their agency instead in an ongoing dispute.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

If you are on TikTok, you might have a heard a viral song that goes like this: "I'm feelin' lonely/Oh, I wish I'd find a lover that could hold me." Those are the lyrics to Cupid, one of 2023's biggest songs, sung by rookie K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty.

Cupid is a record-breaking hit. Not only did it make the group the fastest K-pop act to debut on the Billboard Hot 100, it is also the longest-charting K-pop girl group song in history, on the Hot 100. They are even on the soundtrack of 2023's biggest movie Barbie, with their number Barbie Dreams.

Unfortunately, all promotions and new activities of the group have been suspended.

In June, Fifty Fifty's agency Attrakt accused Warner Music Korea of attempting to poach the group. Shortly after, Fifty Fifty announced that they had filed a lawsuit to suspend their exclusive contract with Attrakt, alleging a lack of transparency in finances and failure to fulfil contractual obligations.

The shocking departure of Fifty Fifty from their agency just as their careers were set to take off, has made headlines in South Korea.

While idols mired in legal disputes with their agencies would usually enjoy the support of their fans, public opinion for Fifty Fifty in this case has firmly soured. #PopVultures host Jan Lee examines why, in this episode.

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Mental health applications have grown in popularity over the years, with more employers turning to such apps to help improve their employees’ mental well-being.

They typically offer online guides and mental health information and can link users up with a counsellor or coach, if needed.

But, just how useful are these apps? Who’s using the apps? And are they safe to use? To find out more, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to Dr Oliver Suendermann, the clinical director of Intellect, a Singapore headquartered-company that has been growing speedily since it was founded in 2019. It has expanded into the region and now serves three million users.

Dr Suendermann, a permanent resident, sheds light on their users’ needs, what they offer - mostly coaches - and discusses what people can look out for before they use a mental health app.

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5:30 The Intellect mental health platform is staffed by mostly coaches, not psychologists

13:28 Three things to look out for before using a mental health app

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Long-form video and podcast content also gave a fuller flavour of the presidential candidates.

Synopsis: The Straits Times team shares the biggest takeaways from its behind-the-scenes coverage of the presidential campaign trails leading to the election on Sept 1.

ST's assistant editor (video) Olivia Quay hosts assistant news editor Lim Yan Liang, and journalists Kok Yufeng, Jean Iau and Judith Tan.

The trio represents the teams assigned to cover the campaign trails of President-elect Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and the candidates Mr Ng Kok Song and Mr Tan Kin Lian, whom he beat at the election.

What were their highlights? Their biggest takeaways?

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This nascent industry holds much promise but needs to manage the giddy ambitions of some investors and governments.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Everyone is talking about green hydrogen as the fuel of the future. It’s regarded as a key way the global economy can transition away from polluting fossil fuels to create a cleaner and greener future.

Huge projects have been announced worth many billions of dollars. And more and more governments say they see the promise of using renewable energy to create hydrogen that can power factories, generate electricity and even fuel ships and planes.

But is this all just more hype or is there real promise in rapidly scaling up green hydrogen production? To find out the challenges ahead, ST's climate editor David Fogarty hosts Mr Alex Tancock, chief executive officer and co-founder of InterContinental Energy, a developer of large-scale hydrogen projects in some of the sunniest places on Earth.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:34 What is green hydrogen? Why is it attracting so much interest from investors and governments?

4:21 Main uses for green hydrogen

16:40 More than 1,000 green hydrogen projects have been announced recently, yet very few have reached financial close: What's holding the industry back?

20:27 Mr Alex Tancock: "The challenge we have is to scale-up and scale-up very quickly. And I see that as more of an opportunity."

21:46 Costs of green hydrogen

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Could “return to office” save workplace toxicity?

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, the Work Talk podcast helps you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

“There are elements of working hybrid that can easily lead to situations that become toxic. And that is one of the things that we want to recognise, so we can recognise when those are happening and cut them off,” says associate professor Mark Mortensen, of organisational behaviour at Insead university.

If you are reading this on the way to the office, or at your workplace, you may be one of those who wonder why you have been summoned back to the office.

About 79 per cent of Singapore workers are showing up on mandated days, more than the global average of 75 per cent, says a report by workplace strategy and design firm Unispace.

In this episode, ST's senior correspondent Krist Boo hosts Prof Mortensen, who cautions that long-term hybrid work could lead to workplace toxicity. Joining the podcast too, is Ms Yoshi Kakimoto, head of talent acquisition at Informa, and Mr Mark Ng, the social content lead at employment portal JobStreet.

They round up hybrid work from the perspectives of business, HR and Gen Z, and also question if the downsides of seeing too much of one’s colleagues might justify working from home.

Highlights (click/tap above):

5:29 Do companies offering hybrid work have an edge in hiring?

8:25 Why doesn’t anyone talk about the downsides of Return To Office?

12:07 How could bosses resolve the discord over the number of remote days?

14:21 Is an equilibrium in sight?

16:39 How do young people find mentorship in a hybrid world?

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Hadyu Rahim

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Voters looked past the issues plaguing the ruling People's Action Party in recent months.

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s landslide victory in the 2023 Presidential Election on Sept 1 despite his political background and affiliation to the ruling People’s Action Party till recently.

Mr Tharman secured 70.4 per cent of the ballot. Former GIC investment chief Ng Kok Song received 15.72 per cent of the vote, while Mr Tan Kin Lian, the former chief executive of NTUC Income, received 13.88 per cent.

It showed voters focused on Mr Tharman's credentials and who they thought would best represent Singapore on the world stage, as raised in this discussion between ST's multimedia correspondent Hairianto Diman and deputy news editor Grace Ho.

With President Halimah Yacob’s six-year term ending on Sept 13, Mr Tharman will be sworn in as president at the Istana on Sept 14.

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Synopsis: In a special series called Tales from the Belt and Road, The Straits Times' Indochina bureau chief Tan Hui Yee takes you to places in the region where China’s infrastructure drive is creating the most impact.

For this episode, she travels to Luang Prabang town in Laos, where the new Laos-China Railway is bringing cross-border passengers and Chinese investors.

Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended)

1:36 Luang Prabang’s rainy seasons are not so quiet anymore.

4:10 Chinese tourists arrive in Luang Prabang from Kunming.

5:52 Chinese tourists take part in the daily alms-giving ritual with great gusto.

8:06 Sales are good at the morning market.

9:28 Chinese investor opens hotel in Luang Prabang

11:18 Hearing Mandarin in places you least expect it

Produced by: Tan Hui Yee (tanhy@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Eden Soh

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Our guests on how youth in Singapore, aged 18 to 35, can be quite diverse in opinions.

Synopsis: The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

In this episode, we look at how social media and podcasts have helped presidential candidates win hearts and minds before Singaporeans go to the polls on Sept 1, 2023, this coming Friday.

ST's Jean Iau and Natasha Ann Zachariah - who cover Singapore politics - host two youths in the studio to discuss how well each candidate has used social media and why it matters to young people.

Their first guest is Mr Joel Lim, 30, managing director of Zyrup Media and host of Political Prude: The Podcast, a show catered towards young adults. He has hosted all three presidential candidates on his show recently.

Their second guest is Mr Maximilian Oh, a 23-year-old third-year undergraduate from the National University of Singapore pursuing a degree in political science and philosophy. He is a keen follower of politics and current affairs.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:50 Joel Lim recounts personal highlights of each candidate after he hosted them on his podcast

8:55 What is an assumption about the 'youth vote' that may not be true? Maximilian Oh on why it's not a "cohesive" voting block

11:20 Some of their peers tell them they're even considering who would make a "good presidential couple" visually in portraits

12:30 Do the personal lives of the candidates matter to young voters?

18:20 Why the WhatsApp strategy of Mr Ng Kok Song and Mr Tan Kin Lian "speaks" to older generations, in the same way youths engage with the candidates on Instagram or TikTok

26:00 On how youth view non-partisanship, discerning what each candidate means by their own independence

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Progression, resilience, and inclusion are key areas of concern at public Forward SG sessions on jobs and upskilling.

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

The Forward Singapore exercise began in June 2022, and since then, over 14,000 Singaporeans from all walks of life have participated in about 140 engagement sessions on a wide range of topics. This is the first of four podcast discussions till mid-October, and part of the ongoing conversation to refresh our social compact for the next lap of Singapore's journey.

ST's podcast editor Ernest Luis hosts three guests in this episode:

Mr Kenny Tan, Deputy Secretary for Workforce at the Ministry of Manpower
Mr Ivan Lua was once an airforce officer and has made a successful career transition at the age of 36, to his current role as Information and Cyber Security Risk Specialist at Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore after taking part in the Technology in Finance Immersion Programme (TFIP) offered by Workforce Singapore and the Institute of Banking and Finance
Mr Keith Ng, the CEO of Performance Rotors, a company that was started in 2016 to build drones and develop robotics solutions for data acquisition in GPS denied and confined space environments.

This podcast is brought to you by the Ministry of Communications and Information, in support of Forward Singapore: https://str.sg/wFbY

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:23 Mr Lua on how he decided and prepared to change careers, from the airforce to the banking industry now

5:34 Single career path in life no longer the norm: Deputy Secretary Kenny Tan on why even new jobs created by new technologies today might be replaced - "career agility" the key

8:33 Mr Lua on his reservations, confidence, and his career transition experience

14:50 Why Singaporeans should start taking charge of their "career health", as DS Tan explains the importance of Singaporean evolving their own mindsets

21:54 Mr Ng on his personal experience of hiring a mature worker in 2021 through Workforce Singapore's Career Conversion Programme for Internationalisation Professionals

28:00 Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) employ over 70 per cent of Singapore's workforce; why SMEs should step forward first too, learn to transform jobs and look at national subsidies for training programmes

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Synopsis: Can I Tell You Something Crazy is a new scripted series under the #PopVultures banner, which examines with fresh eyes, events that shook Asian media and entertainment.

In March 2007, Hong Kong movie star Andy Lau attended a joyous event organised by Andy World Club, his official fanclub. There, he played games, chatted with fans and took photos - including one with Yang Lijuan, a Chinese fan who had travelled from her hometown of Gansu province in China to meet her lifelong idol.

Everything seemed fine. But just a day later, Yang Lijuan's father - a retired schoolteacher named Yang Qinji - threw himself into the sea and left behind a 3000-word suicide note addressed to Lau. In it he wrote: “Andy Lau, your heart is black, you have no conscience. You are worse than a dog.”

What had world-famous film star Lau done to incur such wrath from a humble schoolteacher in China?

In this episode of Can I Tell You Something Crazy, #PopVultures host Jan Lee revisits the most infamous "fan" in China - Yang Lijuan. Her father burnt through his savings, sold their family's house and eventually took his own life, all to support his daughter's lifelong, unhealthy fixation with Lau.

This is not just a story on one of the most extreme and tragic examples of what celebrity obsession can lead to, it is also a cautionary tale - about the incredible power media wields and the incredible damage it inflicts.

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Paxton Pang and Eden Soh

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Rohingya remain the world’s largest number of stateless people, with over one million driven out of Myanmar living in camps in Bangladesh.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.

Life for the over one million Rohingya in refugee camps in Bangladesh continues to become increasingly intolerable, with food rations down to 27 US cents a day, and little or no hope for a return to their homeland in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.

This is where they have, over the years, been driven out from, in successive waves of pogroms, which refer to an organised massacre of a particular ethnic group. In Rakhine state, life gets no better either. Earlier in August, at least 27 Rohingya drowned when their boat sank offshore earlier this month as they tried to make the perilous journey to Malaysia across treacherous open seas.

In his 100th episode, host Nirmal Ghosh chats with his guests - Mr Johannes van der Klaauw - the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' representative in Bangladesh, and Mr Richard Horsey, senior advisor on Myanmar at the International Crisis Group.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:40 Mr Van der Klaauw describes the ground situation in the Rohingya camps and what the international community needs to understand

8:35 Mr Horsey on hope and an extremely difficult policy challenge for the Rohingya, if Myanmar's Rakhine state is not even fixed in the first place itself

15:25 Status of moves to repatriate refugees back to Rakhine, or resettlement in a "third" country

20:40 Dangerous gambles by the Rohingya to reach other countries

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Fa’izah Sani

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Our guests have regularly attended Forward SG engagement sessions to air their views.

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

At the National Day Rally recently on Aug 20, 2023, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced an overhaul of the current housing estate classification system.

The current mature and non-mature system will end by the second half of 2024, and from then on, new Build-To-Order (BTO) flats will be split into three categories - Standard, Plus and Prime - under a new framework with tiered buying-and-selling restrictions.

In this episode, ST's podcast editor Ernest Luis finds out the sentiments of two unattached singles. Mr Mohamad Arshad is a 26-year-old sales development executive and Mr Cho Ming Xiu, 36, runs a non-profit mental health organisation for youths and young adults, called Campus PSY.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:45 Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong emphasises affordability, good social mix. fairness, as the ideals underlining the reasons for the change; Arshad's and Cho's views

7:12 PM said more Singaporeans are choosing to be single; new system more flexible for singles such as Cho at the age of 36

9:45 Entire flat rental restrictions for future Plus flat owners: Too strict or good to deter those who simply want to profit?

13:30 On the new 30-month wait-out period for private property owners who wish to buy a resale Prime or Plus flat

Produced by: Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg), Hadyu Rahim & Paxton Pang

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Should fans welcome it or be concerned? And why?

Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle.

A new dawn for football in the Gulf kingdom kicked off in August 2023, as the league took its first bold steps towards becoming a force to be reckoned with in world football.

Football is currently in the limelight with the Saudi Pro League having invested over €600 million (S$886.7 million) to lure a host of top players and coaches from European clubs.

What is the end goal?

Sport business group leader for Deloitte Asia-Pacific - James Walton - and ST Sports columnist John Brewin, join ST sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan to discuss the pursuit of sports dominance by Saudi Arabia and if the rest of the sporting world should be concerned.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:20 The differences between what China did with its Chinese Super League and the Saudi attempt

9:00 Why are Saudi Arabia so invested in sport? What is their goal?

15:10 Should fans be concerned by Saudi Arabia’s investment in football and sport?

22:20 John Brewin on why the influx of money into the English Premier League was more accepted compared to the latest trend in the Middle East

28:40 The future of Saudi Arabia’s plans in sports

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Even the perpetrator's own parents asked for their son to be put to death.

Synopsis (headphones recommended): A special edition 6-part series by The Straits Times in Singapore, exploring recent real crimes that gripped, horrified and laid bare the issues that afflicted societies in Asia. Episodes drop every fourth Tuesday of the month from April 25, 2023.

Warning: This podcast is an audio documentary of a real crime case which may be troubling and upsetting to certain listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

A random stabbing spree in a Taipei metro in 2014 resulted in four dead and 24 injured. There was no apparent motive for the shocking killing, and the assailant Cheng Chieh displayed no remorse.

Cheng’s childhood, which was fraught with isolation, his public threats against classmates and plans to kill detailed on his blog, also ignited debate about troubled youth and gaps in mental health care. This case also restarted conversations about capital punishment in Taiwan.

ST’s Taiwan correspondent Yip Wai Yee interviews and narrates this podcast.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:49 Cheng's mental state the subject of intense legal dispute

6:28 How Cheng planned his stabbing spree

11:23 He would not have spared anyone, even if his parents had been on board the metro train

14:40 Cheng executed on May 10, 2016; political motivations behind the extraordinary speediness of his execution?

21:51 Why Taiwanese often choose to ignore social problems; health ministry establishes new department dedicated to mental health programmes in May 2022

Interviews & narration by: Yip Wai Yee

Executive Producers: Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg) and Tan Tam Mei (tammei@sph.com.sg)

Podcast Producers: Eden Soh & Fa'izah Sani

Voiceovers: Fa'izah Sani, Eden Soh, Ang Qing, Samuel Devaraj, Jeremy Au Yong, Jean Iau, Teo Tong Kai, Lee Hup Kheng, Clara Chong, Lee Su Shyan

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Will this kickstart a change in Singaporean habits towards embracing a greener and less wasteful society?

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Plastic bags. Let’s face it, most of us use them. They are a key feature of our consumer lifestyles, a symbol of convenience. But they are a huge source of waste, with the vast majority burned, sent to landfills or clogging rivers and the sea.

On July 3, 2023, Singapore introduced a minimum 5 cents charge for disposable plastic bags provided at hundreds of supermarkets.

The aim is to nudge shoppers to think about how many bags they use and to switch to reusable bags instead. It’s all part of changing behaviour to reduce the huge amount of plastic waste and curb environmental impacts.

So what’s the reaction been to the bag charge? Is it changing behaviour?

ST climate editor David Fogarty invites science content creator Ms Kong Man Jing to the studio. She is better known as BioGirl MJ in her YouTube and Instagram channels Just Keep Thinking.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:18 What sort of plastic Ms Kong sees during her regular group visits to the seashore

7:03 How are people responding to the plastic bag charge?

9:34 The idea of a fee per bag at supermarkets faced strong resistance. Why is that?

15:10 Should Singapore move towards a higher charge and a total ban on all single-use plastics?

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Consider this investing approach over the coming months.

In this episode Su Shyan discusses with Kevin Teng, CEO, WRISE Wealth Management Singapore, about where wealthy investors are putting their money and what we can learn from them.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:40 Where have some of these wealthy investors been putting their money?

3:48 Some family offices use a structure called the Variable Capital Company: How it works

5:02 What’s happening with private equity and venture capital markets?

6:30 How has the investment landscape changed in the last six months, and a year ago?

7:45 What mindset should investors have?

8:30 Are Asian investors putting more into Asia?

11.23 How do wealthy investors see the rest of 2023?

Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, and Teo Tong Kai

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He gives a sneak preview of his upcoming single too.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio.

In the sixth episode of Music Lab, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts home-grown singer and songwriter lullaboy.

In the past few years, lullaboy, whose real name is Bernard Dinata, has been making a name for himself through soulful, R&B pop tunes in not just Singapore, but also in regional countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia.

His songs have racked up millions of listens on streaming services. One of his signature songs - Someone Like You - has been streamed over 33 million times just on Spotify alone, and on average, his music on the streaming platform attracts 1.2 million listeners each month.

The singer sang an intimate acoustic version of one of his latest songs, cool, and gave a sneak preview of an upcoming single (check out our timestamps below to find out where it is).

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:55 On the time he once performed with Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

5:46 Dreading piano lessons as a child; his emo rocker phase and performing at Hard Rock Cafe with his band

11:20 Writing his first song after his best friend stole his girlfriend

13:14 National service made a huge impact on his music

15:39 How he got his stage name lullaboy; why numbers do not matter to him despite having millions of streams

24:24 Being in a songwriting camp organised by K-pop giant SM Entertainment

27:57 Sneak preview of his new single dropping in August - Life With You

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The future of end-of-life options with dignity in Singapore.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Many people wish to die in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by their loved ones. However, the reality is that it is not so easy to do so yet.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Ms Sim Bee Hia, the executive director of the Singapore Hospice Council, about the challenges involved.

They also discussed what the fraternity plans to do to make it easier for people to live out their lives at home.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:49 The challenges to enable someone to die at home if they wish to

4:18 Empowering caregivers

9:42 How will it look like in the future for someone to die at home

12:11 The role that primary care doctors can play

16:17 Importance of death literacy

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Paxton Pang and Eden Soh

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NTU don says votes should determine whether Singaporeans can stomach politicians involved in such affairs.

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

July 17 marked the death knell of not one, but four political careers. Just hours before the shock resignations of former Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin and ex-Tampines GRC MP Cheng Li Hui, a leaked video circulated online, showing former Workers’ Party MP Leon Perera stroking the hand of fellow party member Nicole Seah. This would spark an investigation by the largest opposition party, and result in the pair stepping down.

But is it necessary for MPs to resign because of their private indiscretions? Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in Parliament on Aug 2 that there was no direct reporting line between the Speaker and an MP, and so a legitimate relationship would not be objectionable. Moreover, politicians worldwide have been embroiled in extramarital affairs, to no detriment to their careers. So are Singaporeans just over-invested in the private lives of public figures? Or must politicians be held to higher standards?

In this episode, ST journalists Ang Qing and Aqil Hamzah host Nanyang Technological University's School of Social Sciences don Walid Jumblatt, 38, and National University of Singapore political science and philosophy student Maximillian Oh, 23, to learn about how different generations view the issue.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:00 Are Singaporeans able to trust disgraced politicians?

4:05 Should affairs be a punishable offence in Singapore politics?

10:45 Dr Walid on how Singapore looks at its politicians as "superhumans"; what do people look for when voting for a politician?

13:05 Should disgraced politicians be cancelled, even if they did good work before?

17:00 Are different generations reacting differently to politicians having affairs? How critical is the element of deceit?

20:35 Will Singapore ever be "ready" for a politician to have a chequered personal life? Should this be tested at the ballot box?

Produced by: Ang Qing (aqing@sph.com.sg), Aqil Hamzah (haqil@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Lee Yulin, Hadyu Rahim & Paxton Pang

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Not every job in the maritime industry requires one to sail the high seas.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, the new Career Talk podcast by The Straits Times helps you take charge of your own career and make your ambition pay off.

The maritime sector has been central to Singapore’s development as an island nation for centuries, forging on despite climate change, geopolitical tensions and other stresses.
In this episode, host Tay Hong Yi speaks with his guests on Singapore's maritime story, and the role of local talent in its ongoing transformation.

His guests are:
Ms Tan Beng Tee, executive director of the Singapore Maritime Foundation
Mr Kent Heng, product owner at Swire Shipping

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:27 How did your journey in the industry first begin?

9:12 What are the in-demand roles that drive the sector's transformation?

16:06 Why work in maritime is for the long haul?

18:07 Debunking common misconceptions of working in the maritime sector

24:04 Tips for listeners considering a job in the maritime sector

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A conversation with the foreign policy speech-writer of Japan’s longest serving post-War Prime Minister.

Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor & Senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this podcast, which comes a year after the assassination of Mr Shinzo Abe, he discusses the impact that Mr Abe left on his country and the wider region, with Professor Tomohiko Taniguchi of Keio University, who was special adviser to Prime Minister Abe’s Cabinet.

Prof Taniguchi was also Mr Abe’s foreign policy speechwriter for a full 90 months.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:10 “I feel Abe is still alive”; On the father of ‘Indo Pacific’, Quad

7:16 How Abe wooed South-east Asia

9:15 "Xi Jinping would not have joined the Communist Party of USA"

13:24 Childless Abe gave hope to young Japanese

16:40 His most significant speeches: India, Australia, US

18:00 Soft corner for India; "Abe and Modi were soul-mates"; could Japan backtrack on Abe’s initiatives?

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai and Fa’izah Sani

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How high-level women's MMA and the respect for women in sport is growing globally.

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second
Wednesday of the month.

Regarded by many as the greatest female strawweight mixed martial arts athlete of all time, Joanna Jedrzejczyk has given fans a number of memorable moments inside the octagon.

The former long-time UFC Women’s Strawweight division champion is one of the most popular and successful fighters in the history of the company.

She ended her esteemed combat sports career in June 2022 when she announced her retirement following a knockout loss to Zhang Weili at UFC 275.

Ahead of UFC’s return to Singapore on Aug 26, the Polish fighter joined ST's Deepanraj Ganesan and Sazali Abdul Aziz to talk about her love for the sport, what led to her retirement and if she would ever return to the octagon.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:40 What to look forward to at UFC Fight Night Singapore at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Aug 26

10:00 What is the current status of women’s MMA and where does Jedrzejczyk see it heading

12:40 On deciding to retire from the sport

16:40 Has Jedrzejczyk thought of a possible return to the ring?

20:15 What more can be done to increase the respect for women in sport?

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Plastic's risks to the environment and human health far outweigh the benefits.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Bans on single-use plastics are essential, experts say. Nations are also negotiating a global plastic pollution treaty to try to bring the crisis under control. But more is needed.

In this episode, ST's climate editor David Fogarty hosts Dr Sarah Dunlop, who leads the Plastics & Human Health Research Program at the Minderoo Foundation in Australia. She is also Emeritus Professor, University of Western Australia.

She tells Green Pulse that plastics are an incredible success story and are used to make many things from bottles to carpets to Dreamliner aircraft. And such is the demand for plastics that production has soared in recent decades to more than 450 million tonnes a year and it could reach more than 1 billion tonnes by mid-century.

Yet the majority of plastics ever made still exist – discarded in landfills, or dumped in the environment. And only about 10 percent of plastics are currently recycled.

Add to this the threat from more than 10,000 chemicals added to plastics to make them flexible, flame retardant, different colours and other characteristics. These chemicals leak out into the environment and get inside the human body.

Chemicals associated with plastics have been linked to cancers, miscarriages, hormonal changes, obesity and other serious health impacts that cost billions of dollars a year.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:34 How great is the threat from plastics?

6:58 Singapore recycles 6 per cent of plastics but otherwise produces 1 million tonnes of plastic waste each year, most of which is incinerated; why is recycling plastics a real challenge?

13:10 What is the Minderoo Foundation, and what challenges it tackles

15:50 What are some of the risks from the thousands of toxic chemicals added to plastics?

22:00 Is it possible to urgently design plastics that are less toxic? Solutions to reduce plastic consumption and waste

29:29 “The plastics treaty is a once-in-a-lifetime fantastic opportunity”, says Dr Sarah Dunlop

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Paxton Pang

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A 112-year-old tech grand dame and a 25-year-old new tech company: What they have in common.

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, the Work Talk podcast helps you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

If you're one of those curious about some of the world's most famous tech names, this is your chance to get a sneak peek behind the scenes.

In this series, tech leaders demystify what the companies do, talk about innovations that they have their eyes on, and tell what it feels like to work in their firms.

In this episode, ST's senior correspondent Krist Boo hosts IBM, a 112-year-old tech company, and Equinix, which turns 25 this year.

What do the two companies have in common?

Besides making money, of course, they are doing some of the most important work in solving today’s global problems.

Our guests are Ms Agnes Heftberger, general manager for IBM in South-east Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Korea, and Ms Leong Yee May, Equinix’s managing director for South Asia.

Our special young guest is Mr Aaron Lim. Aaron is a student studying data science and AI at the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore. He is one of the leaders at the International Council of Malaysian Scholars, a student-run group that brings together a global network of professional Malaysians.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:10 What do they do?

3:25 Generative AI: the dawning importance of trust and ethics

5:06 Sometimes, doing the right thing means forgoing quick wins

6:12 From a Gen Z youth: A job that does not help to solve bigger problems? Underwhelming

8:44 Punchcard. First computers. Highlights of IBM’s 70 years in Singapore

10:53 Why do data centres matter?

18:10 Three most important things for a Gen Z youth: Girls and riches not included

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Pt 2: Where the tech jobs are (Oracle and Google) - https://str.sg/iJva

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Pt 4: Where the tech jobs are (Adobe and GitHub) - https://str.sg/iUKW

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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This marks the first time since 1960, that both labour unions representing writers and actors, are on strike together.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

Despite the double summer blockbuster of Barbieheimer - which brought in the fourth largest weekend box office of all time - Hollywood is currently at a standstill. Amid deteriorating working conditions and salaries that have failed to keep pace with rising inflation, the writers and actors of America are on strike.

The Writers Guild of America (WGA), who write for television, went on strike in May against the major studios, networks and streamers that form the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) followed in July, going on strike having failed to reach a fair deal with the AMPTP.

This marks the first time since 1960 that both labour unions have been on strike together. In this episode of #PopVultures, host Jan Lee runs down the reasons why both unions are on strike, why it is unlikely to end anytime soon and how this double strike will affect audiences around the world.

Highlights (tap/click above):

1:19 What is the WGA, SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP?

3:34 How is Hollywood affected when the unions go on strike?

7:19 Why are the unions on strike? Their demands and how long might the strike last

23:10 How are viewers affected?

28:20 Some exceptions to the strike and the meaning of “scab”

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Paxton Pang and Eden Soh

Edited by: Paxton Pang

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The road to net zero is fraught with challenges but one company is doing its best and helping others along the way. And it’s furthering the conversation by talking to and picking the brains of other business leaders. Howie Lim speaks to Yoon Young Kim, cluster president of Singapore and Brunei at Schneider Electric, for his insights.

Synopsis: The Business Times Podcasts channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market, WealthBT, PropertyBT, Market Focus and sponsored series.

This episode is brought to you by Schneider Electric.

Highlights:

01:30 Strategise, decarbonise, digitalise

02:45 Most challenging is baseline of Scope 3: suppliers

04:17 Stick and carrot approach for vendors

06:10 Balancing short-term economic goals with sustainability-based long term investments

10:55 No one size fits all

13:07 Right talent the most important aspect

16:23 Takeaways from the panel Schneider Electric hosted

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Yoon Young Kim, cluster president of Singapore and Brunei, Schneider Electric.

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Hear why the European eco-system is more relatable to Singaporeans than the local scene.

Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle.

The Festival of Football is in town as Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City, Liverpool and Bayern Munich play pre-season friendlies at Singapore’s National Stadium.

Football is unofficially the national sport of Singapore and as thousands of fans pour into the Kallang area to watch these European teams, the local Singapore Premier League continues to see dwindling numbers.

Why is this the case? Is it fair to ask Singaporeans to show support to local football teams as much as they do for their European clubs?

Lion City Sailors fan Eddy Hirono, Liverpool supporter Syahril Rahman and ardent Spurs fan Nitin Nambiar join ST sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan to discuss why Singaporeans are more drawn to European football than what goes on in their own backyards.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:40 What lured these fans to support their respective sides

7:10 Why Syahril the Liverpool fan does not watch the local Singapore Premier League (SPL)

9:45 Our guests on whether it is fair to ask Singaporeans to support the SPL as much as they support their favourite European teams

16:05 Are foreign players in European leagues more relatable than local players?

24:45 What can fans look forward to during the friendlies that are to be played during the Festival of Football?

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How the gruesome 1998 incidents paved the way for black magic to be criminalised last year in 2022, in the predominantly Muslim country of Indonesia.

Synopsis (headphones recommended): A special edition 6-part series by The Straits Times in Singapore, exploring recent real crimes that gripped, horrified and laid bare the issues that afflicted societies in Asia. Episodes drop every fourth Tuesday of the month from April 25, 2023.

Warning: This podcast is an audio documentary of a real crime case which may be troubling and upsetting to certain listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

Sorcery is against Islamic teachings, but today, many in Indonesia still consult black magic practitioners for advice. In 1998, a series of killings by unknown masked 'ninjas', targeting suspected sorcerers in East Java, launched the community into a period of mass hysteria, violence and retaliation-attacks.

The killings triggered discussions on the need and ways to regulate sorcery, to prevent similar instances and to stop people from taking the law into their own hands. The legal gap was finally plugged last year in 2022, when laws on sorcery were included in the revised Criminal Code passed by the Parliament.

The government is also seeking to settle the case, along with 11 other human rights abuses, by non-judicial means.

ST’s Indonesia Bureau Chief Arlina Arshad narrates this podcast. The reporting and scripting for this episode was done by ST’s Indonesia Correspondent Linda Yulisman.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:20 Why sorcery has long been part of Indonesia’s life and culture, even among the nation's notable figures

10:05 From 1998 till 1999, a ferocious wave of hysteria spreads against purported black magic practitioners

20:15 Larger motives behind attacks? Understanding Banyuwangi region's history and Indonesia’s period of political transition

28:40 Were attacks likely carried out by trained assassins with links to the military?

33:35 Why it took decades to criminalise witchcraft and sorcery in Indonesia

Interviews by: Linda Yulisman (ylinda@sph.com.sg)

Narrated by: Arlina Arshad (aarlina@sph.com.sg)

Executive Producers: Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg) and Tan Tam Mei (tammei@sph.com.sg)

Podcast Producers: Hadyu Rahim & Fa'izah Sani

Voiceovers: Hairianto Diman, Deepanraj Ganesan, Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja, Dominic Nathan, Lee Nian Tjoe, Colin Tan, Eddino Abdul Hadi, Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim.

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Amid market volatility, it helps to distinguish between market noise and major trends. Scarcity of resources, labour and trust is already evident and will continue to drive markets. What are the impacts over the long run and how you can position your portfolio?

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.

This episode is brought to you by Pictet Wealth Management.

Highlights:

01:00 Why long run matters

05:17 Track record of forecasts

06:38 Overarching themes

09:20 Major asset class expectations and drivers

11:34 Implications of most important themes

13:30 How to position yourself

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

With Dong Chen, head of Asia Macroeconomic Research for Pictet Wealth Management

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Asean needs strong leadership in a fast moving world, or risks losing relevance, warns former top diplomat Marty Natalegawa, citing drifting policy on Myanmar.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.

Former Indonesia Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa, currently a Distinguished Fellow with the Asia Society Policy Institute, sees a fraying of Asean's common response to developments in Myanmar.

Asean has been skilled in employing adept and calibrated formal and informal diplomacy, and both open and quiet diplomacy, to obtain certain outcomes, but currently Asean's approach has become predictable. Indonesia, Asean’s current chair, must exercise leadership and vision while maintaining ASEAN unity, the former top regional diplomat says. Yet, Asean is not doing much more than exercising its convening power.

The United States must understand that Asean countries cherish and value their own autonomy. Meanwhile the international geopolitical environment is seeing the diminution of diplomacy, and weaponisation of issues in the public goods domain - like semiconductors, technology, public health and climate. Asean cannot afford to be complacent.

Highlights (click/tap above):

03:20 Asean’s gains must be constantly earned, we can’t be complacent

04:30 There really hasn’t been any demonstration of Asean’s leadership or centrality beyond convening power

06:50 There is clearly a recognition that South East Asia is important, but that does not automatically translate into recognition of Asean’s importance.

07:30 It is important for a country like the United States to recognize that the diversity within Asean is not a design fault but a feature – and not to try to force uniformity of foreign policy on the region

08:45 Asean cherishes and values its autonomy

10:12 Diplomacy as statecraft is fraying. Those who speak on behalf of dialogue and negotiation and engagement tend to be accused of pursuing appeasement

11:35 There is a weaponisation of some of the public goods domain that ought to be the very definition of the need for cooperative partnership – technology, cyber, semiconductors, health.

15:45 Things have not been made easier by the lack of unity among Asean member states on Myanmar

19:00 There is chairmanship (of Asean) and there is leadership.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

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Singaporean DJ and turntablist KoFlow is the fifth guest on this music channel.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio.

In the fifth episode of Music Lab, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts home-grown DJ, turntablist and Singapore hip-hop pioneer KoFlow.

In the past two decades Koflow, real name Wayne Liu, has been at the forefront of the DJ and hip-hop community in Singapore.

He has been a mentor to younger generations of DJs, has performed at clubs and festivals all around the world, and has shared the same stage with stars ranging from Mariah Carey to Kanye West.

In recent years, he has focused on releasing original music, working with a wide range of musicians from genres such as classical and jazz, and he has also been increasingly getting more involved in the business side of nightlife.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:32 His new EP, Grey, and how the work is vastly different from the hip-hop music he is known for playing in clubs

8:00 On the changing dynamics between DJs and rappers within the Singapore hip-hop scene

11:27 DJ-ing saved him from getting involved in vice activities

18:05 Being a “one-man band” and the story behind his stage name

21:08 How he ended up spearheading the hip-hop movement in Singapore

24:40 From performer to nightlife boss

27:52 Representing Singapore’s nightlife and music culture on the world stage

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Produced by: Eddino Abdul Hadi (dinohadi@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Our guest shares her experience with depression and suicidal ideation and how she overcame the unhealthy thoughts.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Recent data from non-profit suicide prevention centre Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) showed that 476 suicide deaths were reported in Singapore in 2022, the highest since 2000.

Of the deaths in 2022, 125 involved those aged 10 to 29. This was 13 more than in 2021 and another high since 2000, which marks SOS’ earliest recorded data.

Suicide is complex but it is preventable. In this episode, ST's senior health correspondent Joyce Teo talks to Ms Sabrina Ooi, the chief executive and co-founder of Calm Collective Asia, which aims to normalise mental health conversations in Asia.

Ms Ooi is 33. She was diagnosed with depression at 24, battled suicidal thoughts and lives with bipolar disorder.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:38 Why we need to understand why a depressed person might see suicide as a "solution"

7:33 Sabrina Ooi shares how her dad prevented her from committing suicide on another occasion

9:28 How can we help a depressed person, who may also have suicidal thoughts?

14:18 Tips for parents/caregivers: A listening ear and encouragement to seek professional medical help is better than seeking instant internal family solutions

20:08 Being diagnosed with major depression at the age of 24; why being able to talk and not fearing judgment is crucial

29:23 Can mental health conditions be managed early in the same way general health matters are treated?

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The climate crisis is causing a mental health crisis as anxiety over the future robs many of a sense of hope.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Anxiety about climate change can trigger feelings of helplessness and anger at governments and businesses for not doing enough to take action. There's disappointment that leaders are not treating the climate crisis as a real global crisis. Some young couples say they do not want to have children, fearing that the future will be too bleak.

Yet there is hope. In this special episode of Green Pulse, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh speaks with Dr Britt Wray, an expert on climate change and mental health at Stanford University's School of Medicine.

Dr Wray describes how climate anxiety is a mental health issue but also looks at ways to cope. For instance, looking at positive examples of adapting to climate change and positive climate policies. And the benefits of building strong social bonds within communities to reduce the feelings of being isolated and alone. Collective understanding and action can be a powerful uniting force, she says.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:30 Is there enough recognition of climate anxiety as part of the climate crisis?

3:12 Are we seeing the death of optimism or is there a determination to take action?

9:31 “Climate anxiety is hurting mental health everywhere.”

13:10 How is the media reporting on the climate crisis and has it fed growing feelings of anxiety?

18:21 What is your elevator pitch on climate anxiety and ways to help people cope?

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Stay invested amidst inflation and other challenges; find investment opportunities in technology and healthcare.

Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both associate editors at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

In this episode, they host Mr Abel Lim, head of Wealth Management Advisory and Strategy at UOB. They discuss Mr Lim's insights on the market outlook for the second half of this year, a week after UOB publicly released its 2H 2023 Market Outlook report: https://str.sg/iwHd

After the first half of 2023 where there was the failure of three regional US banks and the takeover of Credit Suisse, investors are now facing a situation where inflation may be easing. At the same time, China has reopened its economy but the recovery is patchy. Investors will hear how they can forge a strong and resilient portfolio amidst various challenges and find out which sectors still have opportunities.

This podcast is brought to you by UOB and is part of Rethink Your Wealth, UOB's personal finance series with The Straits Times.

Highlights (click/tap above):

5:58 Investors must still pay attention to inflation

10:40 Trends in the China economy

15:27 Outlook for tech stocks and the impact of AI and Chat GPT on investors

18:42 Long-term investing and protecting against downside risk

20:10 Building a low-risk portfolio of multi-asset solutions with an income element

21:16 Do not ignore Asia, Asean and technology

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Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ven Sreenivasan (ven@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, and Teo Tong Kai

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Explore the emergence of an unprecedented #MeToo movement in the Taiwanese entertainment industry.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

The Taiwanese entertainment industry has been rocked by an unprecedented #MeToo wave, where sexual assault and harassment allegations have been levelled at several prominent celebrities, including hosts Mickey Huang and Blackie Chen as well as boy band Fahrenheit member Aaron Yan.

In this episode, #PopVultures host Jan Lee discusses how and why this reckoning on sexual assault unfolded in Taiwan, recapping some of the major names who have been accused with particular focus on Huang, Yan and Chen.

Highlights (tap/click above):

2:35 The Taiwanese drama Wave Makers that kickstarted its #MeToo wave

8:00 The downfall of Taiwanese host and comedian Jeffrey Hsu Chieh-hui

10:30 Mickey Huang admits to sexual harassment and the 23-minute video tirade he went on

20:00 Aaron Yan accused of filming sex videos of his 16-year-old ex-boyfriend without consent

30:27 Blackie Chen being accused of workplace sexual harassment in two instances

46:02 Final thoughts

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Paxton Pang and Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Assessing the outcomes from the Modi-Biden summit in Washington

Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor & Senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distills his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, which focuses on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent summit with US President Joe Biden, he chats with Dr Sanjaya Baru, the eminent Indian geo-economist, and commentator who was Media Adviser to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

The Modi-Biden summit produced many startling results, including the likely sale and transfer of frontline jet engine technology to India, the stationing of officers from each nation in each other’s military commands, and close cooperation in science and technology.

During the visit, Mr Modi also became a rare global leader to be given the honour of delivering an address to the combined houses of US Congress for a second time. The first was in June 2016.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:40 Highlights of the Modi-Biden summit

7:00 Concern about India’s handling of minorities

12:00 Are US and India in a quasi-alliance?

14:20 Russia-India ties will endure

17:00 Modi has played foreign policy well

20:30 Outlook for Sino Indian ties

23:30 How Asean should view US-India ties

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Fa’izah Sani

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There’s no denying it’s been an unusual time for the global economy and markets. But the mid-year outlook for investments is looking on the up and up. Howie Lim speaks to Dr Neo Teng Hwee, chief investment officer and head of products and solutions at UOB Private Bank to get more insights.

Synopsis: The Business Times Podcasts channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market, WealthBT, PropertyBT, Market Focus and sponsored series.

This episode is brought to you by UOB private bank.

Highlights:

01:19 How the first half of 2023 fared

03:33 Issues facing China

05:18 Cyclical opportunities available

09:07 Stocks and bonds won’t fall in unison anymore

10:40 2023 challenging to read but few surprises

13:12 Not all risks behind us

15:28 Investing trends to note

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Dr Neo Teng Hwee, chief investment officer and head of products and solutions at UOB Private Bank

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Victoria School's floorball team shares how to help student-athletes achieve on and off the court.

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second
Wednesday of the month.

It is not quite the Olympics or the Fifa World Cup but the National School Games (NSG) in Singapore captures the imagination and frenzy all the same. Whatever the sport, whether it is football, rugby, basketball or floorball, student athletes work hard on their craft while teachers and coaches push them towards sporting excellence and character development.

For student-athletes, managing their own sporting pursuit along with academics can be stressful too and it often takes a village of support. Victoria School (VS)’s floorball team - which clinched the boys’ B Division gold in 2023 - have shown the way in helping their student-athletes achieve both on and off the court.

VS’ floorball teacher and coach Lee Ren Ji, co-floorball teacher Miss Mabel Sim and team captain Gerald Tan, 15, who chipped in with three goals in the latest B Division final, join ST sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan to share their experiences.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:30 What does a teacher-in-charge of a sports co-curricular activity like floorball do?

4:25 Gerald Tan explains why the NSG is important for students like him

10:30 The struggles of coping with training for the NSG and balancing academic

14:20 How does a teacher intervene when a student is not performing well off the court

18:10 Ways in which a school maintains a winning tradition in a particular sport

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Intensive boot camps that claim to impart key skills in technology in a matter of weeks and months have taken root in the education landscape.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, the new Career Talk podcast by The Straits Times helps you take charge of your own career and make your ambition pay off.

Boot camps that claim to impart key skills in technology, especially software engineering and data science, have popped up worldwide over the last decade.

Providers such as General Assembly conduct intensive full-time courses over a matter of weeks and months, where more traditional providers like universities could take years.

In this episode, host Tay Hong Yi speaks with his guest on what it takes to flourish in such a course.

His guest is Mr Chong Zi Liang, a journalist-turned-data analyst.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:11 Why make the leap to data analysis?

4:23 What is the upside to such an intensive short course?

6:01 How to convince skeptical employers on the rigour of the boot camp?

9:45 How to weigh the opportunity cost of a career move?

15:22 Common misconceptions about boot camps

Produced by: Tay Hong Yi (hytay@sph.com.sg), Eden Soh and Paxton Pang

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Kannauj is a sleepy Indian town that has managed to nurture a prized skill for generations.

Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. In this episode, she chats with ST's India correspondent Debarshi Dasgupta.

Perfume-making is an ancient tradition in Kannauj, a city by the Ganges river in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Kannauj’s perfume industry flourished for centuries under royal patronage, especially that of the Mughals, who ruled South Asia from the 16th to 19th century.

Cheap foreign perfumes and deodorants, with their heady mix of new fragrances, swamped India from the 1990s, edging out Kannauj’s attars. Now, a new Perfume Tourism initiative launched in March 2023, seeks to revive Kannauj’s lost glory and popularise its products among individual users, allowing tourists to take a deep personalised whiff of Kannauj’s ancient perfume-making tradition, from flower to bottle.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:04 What’s so special about Kannauj?

2:40 Narrow lanes and expansive imagination

4:44 Can you make perfumes in your kitchen; what marks a good perfume

9:05 What might a Singapore-inspired perfume smell like, if Mr Pranav Kapoor, an eighth-generation perfumer, were commissioned to make it?

12:22 What is ‘mitti attar’?

14:11 Does traditional perfume making have a future?

Read Debarshi Dasgupta’s article here: https://str.sg/iw5d

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa’izah Sani

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Our guests share how they dealt with their mental ups and downs.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

ST podcasts is five years old! To celebrate our 5th anniversary, we recorded this episode live at Temasek Shophouse with three guests, and the topic was on youth mental health.

Young people are a lot more open to talking about their mental health challenges these days, but there’s still quite a lot of stigma surrounding mental health. To normalise mental health conversations, Straits Times senior health correspondent Joyce Teo talks to three mental health advocates.

The first guest is Singaporean national swimmer Quah Ting Wen, a three-time Olympian who recently earned the prestigious title of Best Athlete at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in Cambodia.

The second guest is Sherman Ho, the co-founder of Happiness initiative, a social enterprise that focuses on well-being research and runs well-being programmes in schools, for companies and in the community.

The third guest is Sabrina Ooi, the co-founder & CEO of Calm Collective Asia, an organisation with the mission to normalise mental health conversations amongst professionals in Asia, through talks, programmes and roundtables.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:16 Ting Wen on life as a professional swimmer (it is not always rosy!)

2:57 Sherman on being in the happiness business, and talking about unhappiness

4:11 Sabrina talks about her past, when she was haunted by suicidal thoughts and how its normal to not feel well mentally

9:31 How Ting Wen’s first two years of college in the United States was like

18:40 Tips on what to do when someone talks to you about their mental health

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Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Is it feasible to build a sea wall around the island of Singapore?

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

To celebrate the 5th anniversary of ST Podcasts, we had our first podcast recordings in front of a live audience of 60 youths at the intimate Temasek Shophouse venue along Orchard Road recently.

One topic of rising sea-level threats to Singapore was done for our Green Pulse Podcast series, and the other was on youth mental challenges for our Health Check Podcast (which will be out in two days' time - see link below).

Sea-level rise in Singapore is expected to reach 1m by 2100, but this could go up to 5m during heavy rainfall and storm surges, when there is an abnormal rise of water. About 30% of Singapore's land is less than 5m above sea level.

For this episode, we had two guests - science content creator Ms Kong Man Jing, better known as BioGirl MJ in her YouTube and Instagram channels Just Keep Thinking, and Ms Audrey Tan, science comms & outreach lead at the NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions and the Tropical Marine Science Institute.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:25 Breaking down youth and general awareness of the sea-level rise threat to Singapore; progress of key solutions

7:45 Making sea-level science and overall climate issues relatable to youth and the wider public in general

13:26 From 2023 onwards, national water agency PUB will explore feasibility of using an underground drainage and reservoir system to combat inland and coastal flooding; how will it work?

16:10 Is it feasible to build a hard 'sea wall' structure around Singapore to protect the island?

20:00 Nature-based solutions: Recently, in June, Singapore announced reef restoration plan for 100,000 corals to be planted and grown in local waters from 2024

Listen to our other live recording at Temasek Shophouse for Health Check Podcast from midnight on July 5: https://str.sg/JWaN

Produced by: Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg), Hadyu Rahim & Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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In the marketing world, Adobe is the creator of creative tools, for creative and ecommerce people. In the software development world, GitHub rules.

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, the Work Talk podcast helps you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

This is Part 4 of our special feature Where the Tech Jobs Are, where tech leaders demystify what the companies do, talk about innovations that they have their eyes on, and tell what it feels like to work in their firms.

If you're one of those curious about some of the world's most famous tech names, this is your chance to get a sneak peek behind the scenes.

In this episode, ST's senior correspondent Krist Boo hosts two guests. Mr Simon Dale, managing director for Adobe, South-east Asia and Korea, and Mr Martin Woodward, vice-president of developer relations at GitHub. Our special young guest is Mr Donovan Dua, a student at the Institute of Technical Education.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:35 What do they do?

3:12 Generative AI: the beginning of a new epoch

5:46 What does the AI buzz mean for the Singapore operations?

8:06 Fully remote and a kampong, what is it like to work at Github and Adobe?

10:53 What happens when a group of GitHubbers take over a bar?

14:32 The experience that drew Donovan to tech began with doctors and nurses

Listen to Pt 1: Where the tech jobs are (Salesforce and Cisco) - https://str.sg/iopR

Listen to Pt 2: Where the tech jobs are (Oracle and Google) - https://str.sg/iJva

Listen to Pt 3: Where the tech jobs are (Microsoft and LinkedIn) - https://str.sg/iUeq

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Revisit the watershed 40-month legal dispute between SM Entertainment and former TVXQ members, thathas seen a repeat attempt by three EXO members recently.

Synopsis: Can I Tell You Something Crazy is a new scripted series every month under the #PopVultures banner, which examines with fresh eyes, events that shook Asian media and entertainment.

In 2009, the five-man K-pop boy band TVXQ were on top of the world. Their fourth album Mirotic was the best-selling album of 2008 in South Korea, with over half a million copies sold, while the hit title track Mirotic swept wins at awards shows and gained fans around the world.

With 800,000 fans in their Korean fan club - the most of any K-pop group at the time - and 200,000 fans in their Japanese fan club, TVXQ were superstars. As one of the earliest breakout K-pop groups of the Hallyu wave in the early 2000s, they were the first Korean act to headline a concert in Malaysia and the first Korean group invited to perform at the Japanese New Year's Eve music programme Kohaku Uta Gassen.

But everything came to a halt in July 2009.

At the peak of their popularity, three members of the group - Hero Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun and Xiah Junsu, who would later come to be known as JYJ - sued their management agency SM Entertainment and asked to be let go from their contracts. But fellow members U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin, insisted on staying with the company, splitting the group's considerable fandom in two.

Hot on the heels of the recent attempt by three members of another SM Entertainment group - Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin of EXO - to terminate their contracts with the company, #PopVultures host Jan Lee revisits the watershed 40-month legal dispute between SM Entertainment and former TVXQ members.

With the help of K-pop scholar and senior lecturer at Macquarie University Dr Thomas Baudinette, she examines the aftershocks the case left on the industry, which can still be felt even today.

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Paxton Pang, Eden Soh and Penelope Lee

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Are football's super-rich owners killing the game? We discuss if fans should care.

Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle.

Manchester United fans around the world are mostly ecstatic that the Glazers may finally sell the club. The American family’s ownership of the club has been marred by fan protests, huge debts and poor performance on the pitch.

While Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and British entrepreneur Sir Jim Ratcliffe remain as frontrunners in the takeover race, fans of the Red Devils have been caught up in a moral conundrum. It is a similar situation that Manchester City and Newcastle United fans have previously found themselves in.

In this episode, ST sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan hosts Deloitte Asia-Pacific's sport business group leader James Walton and assistant ST Now editor Sazali Abdul Aziz.

Listen to a passionate debate on why fans should care and why football ownership is in the spotlight.

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1:15 Why are football clubs attractive to businessmen and investors ?

10:00 Are Manchester United fans justified in wanting new owners?

15:30 How Sazali - as a Newcastle United fan - feel about new owners from the Middle East?

23:40 Should a fan care about something he has no control over, such as who owns his or her club?

33:40 Football is past the point of no return, when it comes to foreign football ownership and the lack of checks and balances

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Since Ms Piang Ngaih Don’s death in 2016, a slew of measures have been introduced to stem domestic worker abuse.

Synopsis (headphones recommended): A special edition 6-part series by The Straits Times in Singapore, exploring recent real crimes that gripped, horrified and laid bare the issues that afflicted societies in Asia. Episodes drop every fourth Tuesday of the month from April 25, 2023.

Warning: This podcast is an audio documentary of a real crime case which may be troubling and upsetting to certain listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

In 2016, the abuse and eventual death of a young Myanmar domestic worker led to shock and an outpouring of grief in Singapore.

Ms Piang Ngaih Don left her hometown in Chin State, Myanmar, to work for Gaiyathiri Murugayan and her then-husband and suspended police officer Kevin Chelvam in 2015.

The details and extent of her torture, at the hands of Gaiyathiri and her mother Prema S. Naraynasamy, brought about heightened checks and health screenings for domestic workers in Singapore. Yet activists say more can be done.

ST's Singapore journalist Jean Iau interviews and narrates this podcast.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:23 "Their attitude is like animal attitude", says Mr Tin Maung Win who runs an NGO for migrant workers

6:35 Verbal abuse turns physical: CCTV footage captures the assaults on Ms Piang Ngaih Don over the last 35 days of her life

9:05 Chilling events the night before she died; Gaiyathiri and Prema now serving sentences

15:25 Reactions from Ms Piang Ngaih Don’s family; hundreds take to the streets in Yangon to mourn her

21:06 Revisiting the scene: A young neighbour recalls hearing shouting from Gaiyathiri's flat and avoiding her

22:48 In February 2021, then-Manpower Minister Josephine Teo said Singapore "must do better"; Manpower Ministry spells out some measures introduced since 2021

28:10 Should foreign domestic workers be given option to "live out", regardless of higher costs to employers? Ms Jaya Anil Kumar, senior research and advocacy manager at Human Organisation for Migration Economics (Home) believes so

Interviews & narration by: Jean Iau (jeaniau@sph.com.sg)

Executive Producers: Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg) and Tan Tam Mei (tammei@sph.com.sg)

Podcast Producers: Hadyu Rahim & Fa'izah Sani

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Pakistan’s economy is in dire straits, its political and security situation volatile - and it is in a spot as India becomes more important to Washington.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.

Former prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan’s arrest in May triggered riots as his supporters attacked installations and the headquarters of the Pakistan army which had once supported him. This came as the economy, hit last year by a massive flood disaster, is in the doldrums and awaiting a bailout.

The Pakistani Taliban has also stepped up its attacks, and on the foreign front, India and the United States are deepening their relationship. Pakistan remains resilient, but not successful.

Find out why, as Nirmal Ghosh hosts Mr Husain Haqqani, Pakistan‘s former ambassador to the US and currently diplomat-in-residence at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi, and senior fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:07 Why we must first understand the political layout and the military's role in Pakistan, a country of 230 million people and a nuclear power

4:30 Imran Khan's cult-like following; military wanted good relations with the US but Imran Khan had anti-American sentiments

9:15 How vulnerable is Pakistan? Why the military is a political reality, so they need to be part of any national reconciliation

15:25 After US has chosen India as its big Asian partner, find out why Pakistan should resolve issues with India

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim, Paxton Pang and Fa’izah Sani

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How to create safer, healthier online environments to protect children.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

In May, the United States surgeon general Dr Vivek Murthy, who is known as the nation’s doctor, issued an advisory on social media and youth mental health to warn young people of the possible effects of excessive social media use.

Dr Murthy said that social media started only about a decade ago and there is not enough research at the moment to show that it is safe for adolescents and children.

He thus issued a call for not just families and young people, but policymakers, technology companies, and researchers to gain a better understanding of the full impact of social media use, to maximise the benefits and minimise the harms of social media platforms, and create safer, healthier online environments to protect children.

In Singapore, it is not uncommon to see upper primary school children with their own mobile phones. Some teachers use WhatsApp to communicate with their secondary school students.

In this episode, ST's senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Ms Joanne Wong, the head of Touch Cyber Wellness, a service of Touch Community Services, about the issues that she sees in Singapore, and what parents and young people can do to protect themselves.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:29 Youth social media consumption issues in Singapore

4:41 Signs of excessive social media use

7:51 How parents can help children understand the importance of having a life outside of social media

13:15 Cyber wellness issues in Singapore

21:25 What parents can do to protect youths from social media harms

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Eden Soh

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The Asian Development Bank is trying to bring green power to the people while curbing climate risks. It’s a huge challenge.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Asia is the economic engine of the world. This powerhouse region is growing quickly and so are its energy demands.

Millions of people still do not have access to electricity or clean cooking stoves. And its growing economies need affordable and reliable energy to power the region’s burgeoning industries.

But Asia is also the world’s top source of greenhouse gas emissions heating up the planet. And these emissions, mainly from burning fossil fuels, are driving more severe flooding, droughts, fires and higher seas that are taking a huge toll on the region.

So how to bring power to the people without cooking the region and the planet?

In this episode, we speak with Dr Priyantha Wijayatunga, chief of the energy sector group at the Asian Development Bank, who is leading the ADB’s efforts to fund the region’s multi-trillion dollar energy transition.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:22 What is the climate and energy challenge in Asia?

5:59 Is it possible to meet the region’s energy needs while reducing the climate risks?

13:25 Are you the man in the hot seat driving the region’s green transition for the bank?

14:47 For SE Asia, what’s the current trend for green energy investment?

16:31 What is the ADB’s US$100 billion climate fund and how is it working?

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Hadyu Rahim

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Find out what could be possible scenarios over the coming months.

Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both associate editors at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

In this episode, Ven discusses with Vasu Menon, executive director for investment strategy at OCBC Bank, the investment outlook for the second half of 2023 and beyond, and how investors can navigate the current uncertainties and turbulent markets.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:34 Markets have done quite nicely during the first half despite anxieties over interest rates, inflation and a potential recession. Why?

3:12 Looking ahead into the second half of this year where are leading economies and markets headed?

4:49 How do geopolitical concerns and issues feed into the market?

6:19 With the issue of the debt ceiling out of the way, can investors now turn positive on the outlook and start investing with greater confidence?

10:12 What are the key investment themes, going into the second half?

14:11 Could markets surprise all of us and stage a strong rebound in the next 12 to 18 months?

Produced by: Ven Sreenivasan (ven@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Paxton Pang

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More young people dream of becoming influencers and that’s ok with Beijing.

Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST's China correspondent Aw Cheng Wei.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:03 How does the influencer economy work?

2:14 Why has the Chinese influencer economy become so huge?

4:37 How much do the influencers earn?

6:00 Where is Viya now?

7:32 What does it take to be a successful wang hong?

11:34 What is a day in the life of a wang hong like?

13:25 How does the Chinese government view the wang hong?

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Our expert guests recap the season and look at what Man City's rivals can do to depose them.

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second
Wednesday of the month.

The 2022/2023 English Premier League (EPL) campaign concluded with Manchester City successfully defending their crown. Arsenal had a lot to shout about during the season but ultimately came up short.

But what will they and United, who finished third, be looking to do to improve for the next season? Can Pep Guardiola’s City still improve? What do Arsenal need to close that gap?

ST’s EPL columnist John Brewin and football commentator Zia-ul Raushan join ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan to look into their crystal balls and see what we can expect in the weeks and months ahead before the EPL returns.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:10 The moments of the season

6:50 What can we look forward to as Liverpool, Leicester and Tottenham Hotspur make their way to Singapore for pre-season in July?

11:40 Can Manchester City improve? How?

18:00 Is it fair to say that Arsenal won’t be able to challenge for the title again next season?

25:00 What do United need for next season and who will they end up with?

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Why Singapore needs more and better-prepared business leaders, fast, with more corporate headquarters based here.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, the new Career Talk podcast by The Straits Times helps you take charge of your own career and make your ambition pay off.

It may seem like a lofty goal for most workers, but Singapore needs to widen the pool of Singaporeans who can lead local, regional and global corporates based here, to maintain the Republic’s competitive edge while ensuring good jobs are accessible.

In this episode, host Tay Hong Yi speaks with two members of the Alliance for Action on Business Leadership Development, which released a report on June 9 on the challenges, opportunities and recommendations to groom locals as top business leaders with international experience.

His guests are:

Mr Frank Phuan, chief executive and co-founder of solar energy provider Sunseap.

Mr Jack Lim, director of the SMU Academy, the professional training arm of Singapore Management University.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:51 How to prepare for work as a CEO; traits or skills a successor needs

6:04 Key takeaways of the study

9:32 How can educational institutions help groom more, better business leaders faster?

14:00 How can Singapore develop motivated learners of business leadership skills?

18:05 Is international experience needed for leadership roles, and are enough Singaporeans making the leap abroad?

Produced by: Tay Hong Yi (hytay@sph.com.sg), Teo Tong Kai and Paxton Pang

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Find out too, why the link between the gut and brain must not be ignored.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a common condition that causes recurrent episodes of diarrhoea, constipation, bloating, or abdominal pain. Stress can trigger or worsen it, which is why the link between the gut and brain or what is known as the gut-brain axis must not be ignored in the treatment of complex cases, said Dr Andrew Ong, a consultant gastroenterologist at the Singapore General Hospital, who runs a weekly IBS clinic at the hospital for hard-to-treat IBS cases.

Still, when it comes to IBS, the first question that he gets from patients often concerns food. So, in part two of a two-parter on IBS, Dr Ong chats with ST's senior health correspondent Joyce Teo about diet and IBS.

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Highlights (click/tap above):

3:59 Type of foods that can cause problems for those with IBS

13:31 Are mushrooms a good choice for those with IBS?

18:35 The difference between food intolerance and food allergy

20:44 Tips on keeping the gut healthy

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Steps are being taken to reverse decades of damage to oceans. But is it too little too late?

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

We’re celebrating the 100th episode of our Green Pulse Podcast series. And what better way to mark it than taking a deep dive into the oceans -- the planet's most important and greatest expanse of life.

Without the oceans, humanity wouldn't exist. But like the rest of the planet, the oceans are in trouble. They’re suffering from pollution, overfishing and the impacts of climate change, from rising ocean temperatures to acidification.

Yet, lots of things can, and are, being done to reverse the damage. Nearly 200 nations recently agreed to conserve and protect 30 per cent of the world's oceans by 2030. And nations also recently agreed on a treaty to protect biodiversity on the high seas.

So has the tide turned for the world's oceans? We speak to Dr Francesco Ricciardi, a senior environment specialist with the Asian Development Bank who is an expert in ocean biodiversity.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

2:00 Why are oceans critical to life on the planet?

4:08 Risks from the damage humanity is doing to the oceans?

8:40 Best solutions to help the oceans recover

16:35 Explaining the Asian Development Bank’s US$5 billion Healthy Oceans Implementation plan

18:24 The oceans are getting warmer and an El Nino event is predicted this year. Are we expecting more marine heatwaves and damage to coral reefs?

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What do local leaders of Microsoft and LinkedIn say about generative Artificial Intelligence?

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, the Work Talk podcast helps you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

This is Part 3 of our special feature Where the Tech Jobs Are, where tech leaders demystify what the companies do, talk about innovations that they have their eyes on, and tell what it feels like to work in their firms.

If you're one of those curious about some of the world's most famous tech names, this is your chance to get a sneak peek behind the scenes.

In this episode, ST's senior correspondent Krist Boo hosts Ms Lee Hui Li, managing director at Microsoft Singapore, and Mr Frank Koo, head of Asia at LinkedIn. Joining us too is Mr David Yeong, a business analytics student at the National University of Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:30 Customers calling to ask how AI will transform their business

4:25 Jobs available in SG at Microsoft and LinkedIn; what Microsoft looks for in hiring candidates?

9:43 Is tech still a good place to work?

11:17 Did the head of Asia at LinkedIn get hired through LinkedIn?

12:40 Do you want to work for Microsoft, the clever guy at the bar who cannot tell jokes?

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As more are priced out of owning cars, will the cost of vehicle-sharing services shoot up and be passed on to those who use them?

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

The certificate of entitlement (COE) is the permit needed for a vehicle to be used on the road in Singapore. This cost then needs to be added to the cost of the vehicle itself before it hits the road. Coupled with a zero-growth policy, the price of COEs - set by an open tender exercise - has been making the news, repeatedly setting record highs, pushing up the cost of owning a vehicle - and by extension, the cost of transportation all round.

In this episode, ST's podcast editor Ernest Luis hosts colleague and senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe, and Ms Ramya Ragupathi, an entrepreneur in the food industry. She runs Oh My Goodness, a food manufacturing start-up that specialises in gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free foods.

They discuss the future and inevitable impact of record COE prices on society as Singapore is pushing for a car-lite society, and why people should not just think of COE prices as having an impact only on those who can afford a car in Singapore.

Also, why COE prices will not plunge below the $100,000 mark, or even return to the sub-50k days.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:13 As a food start-up owner who can't afford her own vehicle, Ms Ramya on her mix use of car-sharing, ride-hailing and MRT options

5:09 But with factories in Admiralty, Mandai, why sticking to just public transport means "time and work productivity is lost"

8:45 Why increased supply of COEs over coming months could easily be outstripped by higher demand from leasing companies, to grow ride-hailing and car-sharing services

14:15 Bearing higher costs ultimately as consumers of such services

23:27 Making sense of see-sawing motorcycle COE prices in May 2023

25:10 How this impacts gig workers, bus drivers renting bikes to get to work; Ms Ramya on her food sector workers' early morning long commute difficulties

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Allegations about the prominent Japanese talent agency first date back to the 1980s.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

PopVultures host Jan Lee examines the major sexual abuse scandal surrounding J-pop boy band agency Johnny & Associates, known for producing groups such as Arashi and Smap as well as the younger, million-seller groups like Snow Man and SixTones. Former idol trainees at the 60-year-old company have come out to accuse the agency's late founder Johnny Kitagawa, who died in 2019, of a consistent pattern of sexual assault.

Kitagawa's niece - Julie Keiko Fuijishima, the current president of the agency - has apologised in light of the snowballing allegations, which first date back to the 1980s, though she did not acknowledge the veracity of these claims.

In this episode, Jan - a long-time Arashi fan, gives a background on Johnny & Associates, who Kitagawa is, and recaps the events that have happened in the current news cycle about the allegations.

She shares why these allegations, which first surfaced some 40 years ago, went ignored by mainstream Japanese media for as long as it did. She also discusses her own feelings as a long-time fan of the talents produced by Johnny & Associates.

Highlights (tap/click above):

4:05 What Johnny & Associates is, how the agency works and who Johnny Kitagawa is

9:56 A recap of key events that have happened in the current news cycle about Kitagawa's sexual abuse, from a BBC documentary to a public statement from the company's most veteran talent Noriyuki Higashiyama

31:53 Thoughts from a long-time fan

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Eden Soh and Penelope Lee

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Asean also needs long-term low carbon vision to reinforce supply chain security and competitiveness.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh presents Asian perspectives of Asian domestic issues, and international relations.

Asean recently held a summit in Indonesia, which in 2023, holds the rotating chair of the 10-member grouping. Indonesia has a key role to play at a critical juncture in global geopolitics.

Former Indonesian Cabinet minister and outgoing managing director of Development Policy and Partnerships at the World Bank in Washington DC - Dr Mari Elka Pangestu - is an avowed “Aseanist”.

In this episode, she tells host Nirmal Ghosh why she urges Asean leaders to take charge and strengthen open regionalism, as a collective "middle power" which can use its agency and benefit from opportunities in the midst of uncertainty.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:05 Why the need for a counter-narrative from "middle powers" such as Asean, to navigate great global power competition

3:43 Reinforcing Asean principles such as non-interference, non-alignment; more "open regionalism" meaning not being exclusive to major global powers

4:40 New economy in electric vehicles, climate goals, Asean Digital Economy Framework: Is Asean in the right direction and the critical reforms needed

10:40 Is Asean in a "sweet spot" with US-China rivalry? Data shows relocation of trade and investment

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Eden Soh and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Fa’izah Sani

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Shanti reflects on her own personal identity and purpose, regardless of whether she's a sprint queen or not.

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second
Wednesday of the month.

Sprint queen Shanti Pereira was back in Singapore after her achievements in Cambodia at the 2023 SEA Games and she has finally had time to reflect back on her history- making feats in 2023. In Phnom Penh, she was crowned South-east Asia’s top woman sprinter after claiming two golds in the 100m and 200m at the SEA Games.

ST sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan caught up with Pereira over a phone call before she departs for training and competition in Europe about how she feels about her success in 2023, how she overcame the lows and has learned to better appreciate the highs.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:50 On how much difference a year has made

5:00 Being able to relate to athletes from around the world and how that has helped her in her career

9:40 On training in carparks during Covid-19

12:00 What kind of criticism did she receive and how did she deal with them?

16:00 How her parents have been a strong support system

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Find out how her father - national footballing legend Fandi Ahmad - found out about Iman's decision to pursue music.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio.

In the fourth episode of Music Lab, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singapore singer and songwriter Iman Fandi.

Iman is a multi-hyphenate - a model and athlete who made her professional music debut as a singer and songwriter in 2021.

She recently released her latest and fourth single, Top Bop, a song that sees expand her musical palette and incorporate elements of hip-hop music into her dance-pop repertoire.

Iman is also the only daughter of Singaporean football icon Fandi Ahmad and model Wendy Jacobs, and she grew up with brothers who, too, went on to make their mark in local and international football.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:57: Finding a new musical direction with her latest song, Top Bop

13:51: She had to google why her dad was famous

15:38: On growing up as a tomboy

17:41: Her dad’s thoughts on her music

21:22: Does having famous parents give her an unfair advantage?

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This is the 2010 case that became a turning point in Thailand's debate over abortion.

Synopsis (headphones recommended): A special edition 6-part series by The Straits Times in Singapore, exploring recent real crimes that gripped, horrified and laid bare the issues that afflicted societies in Asia. Episodes drop every fourth Tuesday of the month from April 25, 2023.

Warning: This podcast is an audio documentary of a real crime case which may be troubling and upsetting to certain listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

Be transported back to the events of 2010, when the discovery of thousands of rotting foetuses, hidden in a Bangkok temple - led to more awareness and debate over illegal abortions in Buddhist-majority Thailand.

The grisly remains at Wat Phai Ngern were traced to a network of clinics. The case uncovered the scale of the illegal abortion industry at a time when the procedure was still largely illegal and heavily stigmatised.

ST's Thailand correspondent Tan Tam Mei interviews and narrates this podcast.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:03 A dog chews on something in the middle of a Bangkok temple; long-time temple worker Supote Leangbamrong recalls the stench and discovery by authorities in 2010

5:52 Shockwaves throughout Thailand; abortion hardly discussed and was largely illegal and taboo back then

08:57 Nursing assistant Lanchakorn Janthamanas's underground operation; roping in two temple undertakers to dispose of the bodies

11:40 Abortion activist Supeecha Baotip on how voices of women were missing in the discussion on abortion, her own story and how much has changed since the crime case

17:44 Restrictions against abortion relaxed in 2021, sweeping legal changes in Thailand

20:00 Cultural beliefs: Why some doctors don't perform abortions because they are afraid of karma

23:09 Expanding availability of legal abortions and to change mindsets; abortion offered as a tele-health service in Thailand

25:05 Rumours about the souls of the aborted foetuses haunting the temple still linger, even more than a decade later

Interviews & narration by: Tan Tam Mei (tammei@sph.com.sg)

Executive Producers: Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg) and Tan Tam Mei

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Portfolios could benefit from small-cap stocks and when markets are rising, they can deliver higher returns. Find out where the opportunities are in 2023 as Howie Lim, correspondent at The Business Times speaks to Alfie Yeo, head of small-mid cap research at RHB Singapore.

Synopsis: The Business Times Podcasts channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market, WealthBT, PropertyBT, Market Focus and sponsored series.

This episode is brought to you by RHB Singapore.

Highlights:

01:38 2022 small-cap market

02:44 Why consider small cap investing now

04:08 Impact of inflation and recessionary fears

04:57 Current trends in small cap

07:14 Opportunities to note in 2023

10:03 Risks to consider

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Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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Private debt has come into its own as an asset class after the 2008 financial crisis, delivering attractive returns with little correlation to stocks and bonds. The current environment poses challenges but with careful credit selection, investors can still reap equity-like returns. Goh Hui Yang, Pictet’s head of alternative investments in Asia tells Genevieve Cua more.

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.

This episode is brought to you by Pictet Wealth Management.

Highlights:

02:28 Popularity of private debt as an asset class

06:54 Why get an exposure

09:36 Challenge of the macro environment

11:10 Risks to watch

12:58 A realistic look at return expectations

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Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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Find out why stress is not the root cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), though it can trigger or worsen IBS.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Many people think that stress can cause IBS or irritable bowel syndrome, a common condition that causes recurrent episodes of diarrhoea, constipation, bloating, or abdominal pain. But this is not true.

Stress can trigger or worsen IBS, but it is not the root cause, says Dr Andrew Ong, a consultant gastroenterologist at the Singapore General Hospital, who runs a weekly IBS clinic at the hospital for hard-to-treat IBS cases.

In this episode hosted by Straits Times senior health correspondent Joyce Teo, Dr Ong also talks about how the brain and the gut are linked, the approach he takes at the weekly clinic and how it has helped some patients.

This is the first of a two-part series with Dr Ong on gastrointestinal issues, of which IBS is the most common condition. In the next episode, Dr Ong talks to Joyce about the foods to avoid if one has IBS, and the difference between food intolerance and food allergy.

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1:17 The link between our gut and brain

3:09 What is irritable bowel syndrome?

8:14 Misconceptions of lactose intolerance

11:54 How does a psychologist help with treatment

17:24 Example of a patient at the weekly clinic

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Learn about retirement 'pay-cheques' and 'play-cheques'.

Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both associate editors at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

In this episode, host Lee Su Shyan hears from her guest Elijah Lee, senior financial services manager at PhillipCapital, on how to build in more certainty in retirement planning despite increasingly uncertain times.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:40 Evaluate the cashflows you will receive during retirement

3:15 Essential spending and what’s a retirement 'pay-cheque'

5:19 What else can you consider if CPF Life payouts are insufficient?

7:25 Discretionary spending and the concept of a retirement 'play-cheque'

9:10 Is it too early in your 20s to start, or too late in your early 50s? When is the best time to start thinking of investing for retirement?

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Find out how our guest speaker is making climate change and sustainability more relatable.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Climate change is a growing problem for humanity. Almost every day, we hear that we need to cut emissions, live greener lifestyles. It can all seem a bit daunting.

For instance, major reports from the United Nations' climate science panel spell out clearly the growing risks of climate change, the impacts and how to cut emissions. But it's a challenge for ordinary people to really make sense of it all, let alone take steps along the green path.

That's where the science communicators come in. They can cut through the jargon and spell out why action on climate change and sustainability matters -- and how it can improve livelihoods, too.

In this episode, ST's climate editor David Fogarty hosts Ms Qiyun Woo, a Singaporean illustrator, environmentalist and sustainability consultant. She is also the creator of The Weird and Wild Instagram site.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:15 Can you explain more about your Instagram site and popular cartoons?

6:59 What’s the trick in getting the messaging around climate science and sustainability just right?

9:50 What about the risks from greenwashing?

15:03 As a sustainability consultant, you help clients on their green journey. What does this work involve?

18:02 What feedback do you receive from your followers, how does it help you?

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The series of events unfolded after the late Hong Kong superstar retired from the music scene in 1992.

Synopsis: Can I Tell You Something Crazy is a new scripted series under the #PopVultures banner, which examines with fresh eyes, events that shook Asian media and entertainment.

In 1992, Anita Mui was only 29, but she had made up her mind to retire from music. The late Hong Kong superstar, known for songs like Bad Girl (1985) and The Song Of Sunset (1989), bid farewell to her singing career with a series of 30 concerts at the Hong Kong Coliseum that wrapped in January 1992.

Mui, who was also known for her acting performances in movies like Rouge (1987), wanted to shed her pop diva persona to focus on acting and charity. She was ready for a career pivot and a new beginning. Unfortunately, things went sideways quickly.

On May 4, 1992, Mui was at a celebration with friends at Take One karaoke, having fun and drinks. But at the same venue was a film producer named Wong Long-wai, who reportedly asked her to do the thing she had retired from - to sing for him. She refused. Wong slapped her across the face. Three days later, he was shot dead.

In this episode of Can I Tell You Something Crazy, #PopVultures host Jan Lee looks at the infamous Anita Mui slapping incident that forced the pop diva to flee her beloved city, and looks back at how Hong Kong's golden era of cinema came to be overrun by guns, triads and thugs.

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Find out what our guest expert says about Nato planning to open a liaison office in Japan, its first in Asia, to facilitate consultations in the region.

Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor & Senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distills his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, he chats with Mr James Crabtree, the Singapore-based executive director for Asia at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).

Mr Crabtree is a former journalist and policy analyst whose previous job was an Associate Professor of Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

The podcast was conducted against the backdrop of Asia’s worsening security situation, and weeks ahead of the Shangri-La Dialogue that brings together security leaders of Asia and counterparts from major global powers.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:05 Asia’s deteriorating security situation; a confident Chinese President Xi Jinping

9:40 What Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Albanese might say in Singapore

14:40 Overlaying of Euro Atlantic issues with Indo Pacific

19:15 Nato in Asia; it will attend the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore from June 2-4, 2023

23:00 On the China-India spat, and the Quad

26:35 Artificial Intelligence as a national security issue

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Hear from medallists Teh May Yong and Noah Lim too, in this podcast.

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second
Wednesday of the month.

The region’s biggest sporting event kicked off on May 5th in Cambodia and the biennial event - which runs till May 17th - has already brought the Republic some unforgettable moments, including Shanti Pereira’s successful 200m title defence and the 1,000th gold medal for Singapore at the Games that was delivered by Team Singapore's women's freestyle relay team.

ST sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan was at the Chroy Changvar International Convention and Exhibition Center and to catch up with ju-jitsu exponents Teh May Yong and Singapore’s first gold medallist at these games - Noah Lim - who clinched the men’s ne-waza gi Under-69kg title in what is his third SEA Games gold medal.

They spoke about what it takes to get to the Games, about host country Cambodia so far, and what athletes can or cannot get up to while in the athletes’ village.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:35 Why getting to the SEA Games is already a win

3:20 Where are the athletes living in Cambodia and how does it differ from past Games?

5:39 What food do athletes get at the athletes’ village?

8:08 How does it feel to be Singapore’s first gold medalist at the Cambodia Games?

10:42 Why three-time gold medallist Noah Lim regards the medal earned in Cambodia to be his most meaningful one

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Find out why human-based detection to sift through the Internet's growing volume of content is getting harder to do.

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

Recently, a 2023 Global Digital Report of digital behaviour, usage and connectivity insights from around the world was released by media intelligence and data analytics company Meltwater, and We Are Social.

A key report takeaway: 60.7 per cent of Singaporeans are concerned about what is real and fake on the internet, and that is higher than the global average of 53.9 per cent.

Besides focusing on the enterprise market in South-east Asia and Japan, Meltwater also helps Singapore government agencies face new challenges such as fake news, misinformation and implementing ESG strategy.

In this episode, ST's podcast editor Ernest Luis hosts Mr Mimrah Mahmood, vice-president for Enterprise (Apac) and partner at Meltwater Asia-Pacific.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:32 How Singapore might deal with fake Internet information, with the advent of more Artificial intelligence tools

6:48 Can such technology help humans filter misinformation and generate accurate counter-narratives?

8:42 How should a government agency handle false narratives?

9:19 When do you pro-actively respond when it comes to best modern-day communications strategy in this digital age?

12:28 Why human-based detection alone is harder now with the growing volume of content facing government agencies

17:00 Challenges in South-east Asia in public and private sectors

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Singapore’s design sector is set to see a wave of new roles related to sustainability, community services and the digital economy.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, the new Career Talk podcast by The Straits Times helps you take charge of your own career and make your ambition pay off.

Singapore's design sector, which is behind iconic designs such as the TraceTogether otter, is set to grow at 2.5 per cent a year through to 2030, according to a two-year study released in March by the DesignSingapore Council (Dsg), the Republic’s national agency for design.

In this episode, host Tay Hong Yi speaks with his guests on the state of Singapore’s design sector and the prospects it offers. Find out too, what is design research.

His guests are:

Mr Eugene Chin, acting director for talent development at Dsg

Ms Annusia Balan, a design researcher currently studying for a Master of Arts in Service Design on a Dsg scholarship at the Royal College of Art in London

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:41 What is design research? Annusia Balan's and Eugene Chin's favourite pieces of Singapore design

6:30 Why study was conducted; key insights

8:50 Contributing to wider economy: Most promising sectors for design practitioners to join?

12:35 How will the study results shape Dsg's initiatives?

14:49 Is there a need to shift more design freelancers into full-time roles? Common misconceptions; skills and roles likely to see increasing demand

22:14 Guest experts' advice for aspiring designers

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Our expert guest explains the importance of parent-child relationships to build resilience in children.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

In this episode, Straits Times senior health correspondent Joyce Teo invites educational psychologist Danielle Seah to talk about what parents can do to help build resilience in children.

Ms Seah said parents need to spend the time and make the effort to connect and bond with their children. One of the most important factor for children to develop resilience is for them to have at least one stable relationship with a parent or caregiver, she said.

In the podcast, she also discussed the common mistakes that parents make, when it comes to building resilience, as well as some of the questions in a booklet titled Raising A Resilient Child, such as “why does your child suffer from emotional regulation?” and “why can’t your child control his/her behaviours?”.

Ms Seah wrote the booklet together with senior psychologist Kelly Lee, as part of the recent Youth Epidemiology and Resilience (YEAR) study conducted by the Mind Science Centre at the National University of Singapore. They are both now working in the private sector.

The free booklet, which was released last year and available online, addresses the common questions that parents have, based on the factors on the Singapore Youth Resilience Scale, which examines the resilience profiles of youths in the country.

The 10 Domains of Resilience identified under the scale are

Emotional Regulation
Personal Control
Personal Confidence/Responsibility
Flexibility
Perseverance
Optimisim/Positive Self-image
Positive Coping
Humour/Positive Thinking
Relationships/Social Support
Spiritually/Faith

Resilience is the ability to cope with difficult life experiences. It is a dynamic process that can change depending on the moment and situation. It is also defined by an individual’s characteristics (character, beliefs and experiences) and the context, said the Mind Science Centre.

The centre, which worked with some schools here for the YEAR study said that it is also the interaction between biology and environment that builds a student’s ability to cope with adversity and to overcome threats to healthy development.

Led by Associate Professor John Wong, the study had found that only about one in 10 parents observed signs of distress in their children, but one in three adolescents reported such symptoms. Prof Wong, the Lin Jo Yan and Yeo Boon Khim Professor in Mental Health and Neuroscience, had said that it is a timely call for parents to develop a relationship with their children when they are young.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:06 What an educational psychologist does?

4:56: Mistakes that parents often make

12:26 How does "letting go", build resilience in the child?

16:30 Tips for raising a resilient child

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Why records set in 2022, and now 2023, could hint at the new normal in post-pandemic COE prices.

Synopsis: In this new podcast, The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends.

During the previous April 19 tender, the COE premium - for smaller cars up to 1,600cc and 130bhp, as well as for electric vehicles (EVs) with up to 110 kilowatts of power - crossed the $100,000 mark for the first time.

It reached a record high of $103,721, up 7.48 per cent from the previous high of $96,501 at the April 5 tender.

New records were also set in the larger car and Open categories. Records set in 2022, and now in the first quarter of 2023, seem to hint that this could be the new normal in post-pandemic COE premiums.

To help take stock of it going into the next bidding round on May 4 at 4pm, ST’s podcast editor Ernest Luis hosts his colleague and senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:20 Impact of the psychological barrier being broken for Category A (smaller and more affordable cars)

4:35 How demand for the COE pool has become complicated with the entry of fleet buyers in past few years

6:55 Expectations: Companies driving demand versus private individuals who are not "downgraders from Cat B"

8:12 The foreseeable scenario in the next three-month cycle in the COE quota from May to July, with fewer available for cars

11:55 Why the spotlight on soaring motorcycle COE premiums? On LTA’s move to quell speculative bidding by dealers

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Listen to tech leaders demystify what their companies do, what innovations they have their eyes on, and tell what it feels like to work in their firms.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Welcome to part two of this special series, Where the Tech Jobs Are. In this series, tech leaders demystify what the companies do, talk about innovations that they have their eyes on, and tell what it feels like to work in their firms.

So if you're one of those curious about some of the world's most famous tech names, this is your chance to get a sneak peek behind the scenes.

In this episode, ST's senior correspondent Krist Boo hosts Ms Chris Havrilla, vice president for human capital management strategy at Oracle, Mr Ben King, managing director for Google Singapore and Ms Cheryl Low, a young executive in her first job at Access Partnership.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:05 What do Oracle and Google do?

4:25 What two innovations does Google have its eyes on?

8:15 Does a middle-aged worker have a chance to become a tech worker?

10:26 Is Google still a good place to work?

12:45 What do Gen Zs like Cheryl want in their careers?

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Keeping the world honest on greenhouse gas emissions is vital in fighting climate change.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Every year, humanity releases more than 50 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases into the air – mainly from burning and extracting fossil fuels and chopping down forests. Nature can’t absorb all this extra, so the gases accumulate in the air, heating up the planet and driving more extreme weather and rising sea levels. It’s like adding more fuel to a fire.

While many nations have agreed on targets to cut emissions and reach net zero emissions around the middle of this century, it’s becoming increasingly critical to accurately measure where all these emissions are coming from and if governments and corporations are really taking the steps they say they will.

Getting a true picture of global greenhouse gas emissions is vital and that means accurate and transparent data for all to see. It’s about ensuring a level playing field and no backsliding. But not all nations or companies have the ability or desire to accurately measure and report their emissions. That is changing with better analytical methods and new technologies, such as satellites that can directly measure greenhouse gas emissions from power plants or coal mines – meaning there’s no more hiding.

To discuss this is Dr Pep Canadell, executive director of the Global Carbon Project, a scientific group that analyses global greenhouse gas emissions trends. He explains what the group does and how accuracy is improving, especially ahead of a major United Nations’ global climate assessment that is being released at the end of this year.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:09 What is the Global Carbon Project and why is its work important?

3:49 Where does a lot of data on greenhouse gas emissions come from and can we trust it?

6:58 Are there still significant data gaps and how do you deal with this?

11:40 Measuring greenhouse gases might seem a bit nerdy. Explain why tracking emissions is vital for monitoring global action on tackling climate change.

14:56 How has new technology improved data accuracy and transparency? For instance, new generations of satellites.

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India's experience offers lessons for other countries in wildlife conservation, and one of the keys is having local communities on board.

Synopsis: Each fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.

India very recently marked the fifth anniversary of Project Tiger. India has saved the tiger. Bringing a predator like the tiger, back from the brink of extinction, in a country of now over a billion people, is a remarkable feat.

India now has something like 70-75 per cent of all tigers in the wild. The tiger is functionally extinct in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. There has been a small comeback in Thailand, but its status in Myanmar is unknown and most likely very tenuous.

But species conservation is a complex issue with many moving parts, with both people and wildlife having agency - so it never really ends and old challenges remain and new challenges emerge.

In this episode, to discuss what worked and what did not - and the consequential challenges that remain - Nirmal Ghosh hosts renowned wildlife conservationist Belinda Wright, founder of the Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI); and the publisher and editor of Sanctuary Asia Magazine and Kids for Tigers, Bittu Sahgal.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:55 Best practices: What worked for the tiger, what did not work

11:15 On managing wildlife-human conflicts, statistics, and why it's "not rocket science"

14:40 Is there a strategy for the next 50 years, after 50 years of Project Tiger? Why economists need to be educated on the biosphere

17:10 It was found that among villagers who were attacked by a tiger, almost all had been out in the forest collecting fuelwood

18:32 Do grasslands and wetlands get adequate protection?

28:51 Why India has a convincing asset now that few other countries have; why Asia can show the world how to survive the climate crisis, and the tiger is metaphor

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

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Find out why his new single is about "past trauma, and not cured meats".

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio.

In this third episode of Music Lab, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean singer-songwriter Nathan Hartono.

Nathan first made his name as a jazz singer while in his teens and since then, his music career has taken off in multiple ways. In 2016, he took part in Chinese television reality show Sing! China. Mentored by Mandopop star Jay Chou, he ended up in second place, which made him a regional star.

In 2020, he sang Everything I Am, a National Day theme song that reflected the sombre but hopeful mood of a nation in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The singer has released several albums and EPs, and has also dabbled in acting, taking on roles in film, television and theatre.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:45 How pursuing a music career in China led to him questioning his musical identity

8:20 On how he is “sick of Nathan Hartono”; taking back control after feeling he has lost a clear artistic direction, career path

12:26 On Jay Chou, his mentor on Sing! China and how the competition changed his music career

20:27 On how a karaoke session as a teenager led to a career in music

23:27 Singing the National Day theme song was the closest he ever got to a hit song

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This is the Singaporean singer and songwriter's exclusive acoustic take of his new single out now - Pastrami.

Synopsis: This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio.

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Join our discussion to hear if the biennial event is still relevant in 2023?

Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle.

The region’s biggest sporting event will get underway in Cambodia as athletes from South-east Asia battle for top honours at the May 5-17 SEA Games. Singaporeans will be rooting for the 558 athletes that will represent the Republic across 30 sports, with some like football, indoor hockey and cricket kicking off even before the May 5 opening ceremony.

With the Cambodia Games being the 32nd edition, ST’s Hard Tackle discusses whether the biennial event is still relevant, with some having termed the event as the 'Kampung Games'.

ST sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan invites two guests for this episode - former sprint-hurdler and four-time SEA Games medallist Dipna Lim-Prasad, and former national water polo vice-captain and three times Games gold medallist Yip Ren Kai.

They discuss why the Games matter and what they are looking forward to in the weeks ahead.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:07 What do the SEA Games mean?

9:25 Why are the Games known as 'Kampung Games' and what can be done?

15:05 Do some sports get a free pass to the Games? Is that fair?

20:53 What sports are expected to deliver medals at the 2023 SEA Games?

31:45 What would be deemed as a good performance from Team Singapore?

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From late-2023, these new youth-led panels will be introduced by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and supported by the National Youth Council and other government agencies.

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

On April 10, Parliament resumed with an address by President Halimah Yacob. She outlined the Government’s priorities, policies and programmes for the rest of its term ahead of the next election, which has to be held by 2025. Parliament then debated points made in her address.

In this episode, ST's podcast editor Ernest Luis hosts colleagues - deputy news editor Grace Ho and journalist Jean Iau - who covered the five days of those debates.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:48 Hear Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong on the new youth panels, as he explained in Parliament

2:48 Grace on whether this is good politics; Jean on youth and why their goals are different from previous generation

6:50 Hear Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh's call for the 4G Government to be receptive to sharing more information; is a social compact without transparency tough to achieve?

11:48 Hear Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stressing that there is no place for populism and political opportunism, responding to Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh, who agreed on the point made

13:28 Jean on her generation's views about populism and opportunism in Singapore politics

14:32 Hear President Halimah Yacob on the dangers of being drawn into an educational arms race in Singapore society; Grace's reaction as a mother of two young children herself; Jean on societal challenges

Produced by: Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg) and Teo Tong Kai

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Find out about the insidious 'Nth room' crimes in one of Asia's most highly-wired countries.

Synopsis (headphones recommended): A special edition 6-part series by The Straits Times in Singapore, exploring recent real crimes that gripped, horrified and laid bare the issues that afflicted societies in Asia. Episodes drop every fourth Tuesday of the month from April 25, 2023.

Warning: This podcast is an audio documentary of a resolved real crime case, which can be troubling and upsetting to some people. If you believe this content may impact you negatively in any manner whatsoever, you should not continue listening beyond this point.

Digital sex crimes have become so common in highly-wired South Korea, leading to several copycat versions of what have become known as the 'Nth room' crimes.

Why does this keep happening, and what are the underlying causes of these cases? Despite government efforts to crack down on these cases, they return again and again.

This is the side of South Korean society that the world may not know as well, away from the global appeal of its K-drama series and glamour of its K-pop music.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:00 The year was 2019; blackmail and even making victims engrave their names or IDs on their bodies, using knives

5:15 Student journalist Park Ji-hyun and college friend aiming to "pull out the roots of evil", expose published in September 2019; hear the actual voice of the ringleader Cho Ju-bin

10:00 Activist Summer Cha (her voice in Korean is digitally altered to protect her identity) on why digital sex crimes are trending upwards

13:38 Lewd and disgusting reactions in male-only sites towards victims in the recent Itaewon crush incident

14:38 Big cities such as Seoul, Busan and Incheon have now set up their own digital sex crime centres to provide support for victims; Seoul centre director Lee Eun-jeong explains SOPs

17:22 New 'anti-Nth Room Bill' was passed in Korean parliament and went into effect in December 2021; why encrypted messaging app Telegram has slipped through the net

22:17 Park Ji-hyun now a young politician; more Nth room copycats still emerging

25:18 ST correspondent Chang May Choon wraps up, having lived and worked as a Singaporean woman in South Korea for the past eight years

Interviews & narration by: Chang May Choon (changmc@sph.com.sg)

Executive Producers: Tan Tam Mei (tammei@sph.com.sg) and Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg)

Podcast Producers: Teo Tong Kai and Fa’izah Sani

Voiceovers: Fa’izah Sani, Friday Farzanah, Joyce Teo, Jean Iau, Kim Jin-ha, Samuel Devaraj and Paxton Pang

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ST's podcast team composes an original song to set the tone for its new podcast series Music Lab.

Synopsis: This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio.

Music Lab theme: ST podcast producer Eden Soh (composer/arranger-guitar), ST podcast editor Ernest Luis (guitar)

Trailer on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSlcUEl1LWc

Written, produced and mixed by: Eden Soh

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Explores a healthy keto diet, an effective way to lose weight without causing an increase in bad cholesterol levels.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Dieting is very challenging for many people. In fact, most people regain the weight they lost, after a year, but what if you need to lose some weight because of your health. Obesity is, after all, a disease that increases the risk of other health issues, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obstructive sleep apnea and others. There are also others who are keen to shed some weight to prevent obesity, become overweight, or just to shed 1-2 kg of weight.

In this episode, we will look at another way of losing weight. We speak to Dr Lim Su Lin, the chief dietitian at the National University Hospital (NUH) to find out what her healthy keto diet is about, how it is different from the traditional keto diet, and how she gets people who need to lose weight to stay on the diet.

Dr Lim held a press event recently to talk about how the diet has benefitted many trial participants, who are from the hospital. She said the healthy keto diet is an effective diet for those who are overweight or have obesity and want to lose weight safely. It also does not lead to higher bad cholesterol levels. This diet is, however, not suitable for some groups of people, including those who are pregnant, underweight or have eating disorders.

In her conversation with podcast host Joyce Teo, a Straits Times senior health correspondent, Dr Lim also discussed the type of cooking oils to go and gave examples of low-carbohydrate fruits.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:57 Is the healthy keto diet mainly about carb reduction and healthy eating?

6:38 What makes healthy keto diet different from the rest?

11:04 Examples of healthy fats and low carb foods

13:40 Examples of low carb fruits

15:23 What are the mistakes people make when going on keto diet?

19:34 1 day sample menu of healthy keto diet

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: A 6-part series by The Straits Times in Singapore, exploring recent real crimes that gripped, horrified and laid bare the issues that afflicted societies in Asia. Episodes drop every fourth Tuesday of the month from April 25, 2023.

From April till September 2023, listen to the events surrounding a spine-chilling find in a Bangkok temple. Or the gruesome death of a domestic helper in Singapore.

But for the first episode dropping on April 25, you will discover a 21st-century crime that could well happen in more countries in an increasingly interconnected world.

This was the insidious cybersex underbelly in South Korean society that trapped girls in a digital prison in 2019.

We at The Straits Times, investigate how these tragedies left their mark on victims and communities, and also exposed the dark side of societies.

Get notifications of new episodes on your favourite audio apps - Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts - when you follow ST’s True Crimes Of Asia.

Executive producers: Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg) and Tan Tam Mei (tammei@sph.com.sg)

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Stay invested amidst the market uncertainty

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Host Lee Su Shyan - associate editor and senior columnist at The Straits Times - offers you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

Today, she and fellow associate editor Ven Sreenivasan discuss the banking crisis that hit the US and Swiss banking sectors.

Now in this episode recorded in early April 2023, they focus on how the crisis started, how it has been playing out and how the turmoil has shaken financial markets. What is the Singapore financial sector and what could be some of the possible scenarios over the next few months.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:15 How did the problems at Silicon Valley Bank start?

3:30 What was the issue at Credit Suisse?

5:22 The US Fed reaction and why this is not a repeat of the Global Financial Crisis

9:15 The impact on Singapore’s financial sector is likely to be limited

10:05 Can investors still remain in the market?

Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ven Sreenivasan (ven@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Find out why nations need to invest more in resilience to cope with what’s to come.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Critical in the climate crisis fight is helping politicians and the public better understand the causes of climate change and solutions, and not allowing vested interests, such as the fossil fuel industry, to muddy the picture and delay action.

To discuss this is Dr Vinod Thomas, a visiting professor at the National University of Singapore, who was a former World Bank vice-president. His recently published book is a guide to how best to respond to the climate change threat and how to become better prepared for the worsening impacts to come.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:28 Dr Thomas on his just-published book Risk and Resilience In The Era Of Climate Change

4:59 Risks from climate change and from inaction

9:43 Main reasons for humanity’s slow response

13:07 Good news: There are existing and emerging solutions

16:19 There’s a real need to help the public and policymakers ‘join the dots’, to understand the causes and impacts of climate change

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Teo Tong Kai

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Why is an awards show reimagined to be a 'concert' this year?

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

The annual Star Awards event in Singapore has come and gone yet again. Mediacorp's annual glitzy awards show for its Chinese language content and performers wrapped up on April 9.

PopVultures host Jan Lee covered the show and gives her opinions on what went down.

From the show's K-pop inspired opening to a baffling 'hand dance' that Felica Chin and Rebecca Lim performed; from Xiang Yun's repeat wins to the lack of trophies for veterans like Richard Low - Jan breaks down what went right, what went wrong and what she hopes to see in the coming years.

Highlights (tap/click above):

0:48 Richie Koh awarded Best Actor

4:20 Weird opening of the Star Awards

7:40 Evergreen artistes performance

9:29 Baffling "hand dance" by All-Time Favourite Artistes

17:54 Repetitiveness of Star Awards

20:36 More recognition for young stars

22:05 Things that can be improved on

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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The Australian statesman sounds a cautionary word on China.

Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor & Senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distills his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, he chats with the Australian statesman Bob Carr, a long-serving Premier of New South Wales, Australia’s most prosperous state, and foreign minister to then-Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

The podcast was conducted against the backdrop of Australia’s soured ties with China, the surprise decision to form Aukus (which groups Australia with the United Kingdom and the United States) and the deteriorating situation in East Asia centred over Taiwan.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:24 Resolving the US for security, China for prosperity dilemma

9:00 Need to be restrained on Taiwan

12:00 The worries about Aukus

20:00 Is conflict with China looming?

23:15 Why Kevin Rudd is being sent to the US

25:10 Message to China: Correct your diplomacy

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai and Fa’izah Sani

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Why change in mindset and culture is needed from players, coaches, administrators, and even parents and schools.

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second
Wednesday of the month.

The Unleash The Roar! (UTR) project was announced in 2021 with various long-term initiatives to uplift Singapore football, and help rally the nation behind a shared dream of achieving success.

And while results in the past year across various age groups in Singapore football continue to decline, patience has been urged by the team helming the project. With two years gone, what has UTR achieved so far?

Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth Eric Chua, who is also the UTR’s executive committee chairman, joins ST sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan to discuss the UTR project, what has been done so far and what Singaporeans can expect in the months and years ahead.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:40 Why Unleash The Roar! Project was started

7:10 On the importance of grooming the best youth talent and handing out scholarships

9:00 On macro and micro issues that need to be fixed for Singapore football to progress

13:00 Understanding criticism from fans

18:00 On the future of the Singapore Premier League

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Job vacancies numbers for 2022 show the broader tech sector remains quietly resilient despite high-profile layoffs in the year, as companies digitalise.

Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, the new Career Talk podcast by The Straits Times helps you take charge of your own career and make your ambition pay off.

The Ministry of Manpower recently released its latest job vacancies report on March 30, 2023.

In this episode, host Tay Hong Yi and his guests talk about which jobs employers yearn to fill, why they do, and what these numbers mean for Singapore’s workforce.

He speaks with associate Professor Randolph Tan from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), who has a background in econometrics and labour economics, and Mr Samir Bedi, who leads Asean workforce advisory at Ernst and Young Singapore, and has extensive experience in human resources consulting, ranging from manpower planning to job redesign and the future of work.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:23 What are the highlights of the report?

3:24 Why are there still so many newly-created positions in tech, despite high-profile layoffs in the sector?

4:56 What does the ratio of new positions to replacement positions measure?

6:58 How can we reduce skills mismatch in Singapore?

10:56 How can Singapore build a life-long learning culture?

13:19 What is the impact of leaving vacancies for a long time on businesses and the workforce?

19:29 How can Singapore attract more local talent to fill increasing vacancies in the skilled trades?

22:59 Is upskilling in Singapore too confusing for workers?

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Produced by: Tay Hong Yi (hytay@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

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An incident at a school assembly has ignited a curious debate over what some regard as an outdated and top-down education system

Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST’s Indochina Bureau Chief Tan Hui Yee.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:34 Why did over 100 students get ugly haircuts?

2:55 Do Thai schools have haircut rules for students?

4:10 Authoritarianism or a matter of discipline?

5:40 Is student unrest welling up in the election season?

7:55 Are gender identity issues at play?

9:20 What do ugly haircuts tell us about a changing Thailand?

9:55 Is Thailand a relaxed, tolerant society?

Read Tan Hui Yee’s article here: https://str.sg/i4ia

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

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Might this miracle drug be the answer to curing obesity?

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Obesity is a huge and complex problem. It is linked to Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, back pain and so many other health issues. However, there aren’t many anti-obesity medications out there.

Wegovy is not just a new prescription drug for those with obesity or high-risk body mass index, but one that is more effective and better tolerated than the current crop of treatments.

Its active ingredient is semaglutide, which was first developed to help Type 2 diabetes patients with blood sugar control, but then found to be effective in helping them lose weight as well.

Another brand of semaglutide called Ozempic, which is a lower-dose version meant for those with Type 2 diabetes had hit the market earlier. Both Ozempic and Wegovy have gone viral on social media for their off-label use as a weight loss drug.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to Dr Khoo Chin Meng, the head and senior consultant at the National University Hospital’s Division of Endocrinology to find out more about the obesity problem and how semaglutide can help those with the chronic disease.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:22 Is the obesity problem getting worse in Singapore?

3:01 Is Ozempic the answer to the obesity problem in Singapore?

5:36 Side effects of Ozempic

7:15 Cost and accessibility of Ozempic

9:56 Do you need to take Ozempic regularly for it to be effective?

14:14 Can Wegovy replace Bariatric surgery?

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Find out what Artificial Intelligence can do to the car salesman and cybercop.

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, the Work Talk podcast helps you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

In this episode, host Krist Boo and her guests aim to "de-geekify" Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on jobs, including those in the tech sector.

First, the hottest thing: How is generative AI like ChatGPT affecting tech jobs and beyond?

Are there still jobs in the tech sector? How can I get into a tech firm without a technological background? What must I do to stand out?

What do these two tech multinationals, Cisco and Salesforce, offer?

Her guests are Mr Gavin Barfield, Salesforce's regional chief technology officer for solutions, Mr Koo Juan Huat, Cisco's regional cybersecurity leader, and Mr Davidson Chua, a second-year computing student.

It's just three techies making simple tech and job talk.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:04 Using the power of AI in sales and cybersecurity

8:46 Do you even need to go to school to land a job in tech?

13:36 What is it like to work in Cisco and Salesforce?

15:09 How can I get noticed by these tech firms?

18:36 Generative AI: Do I have a choice to not care about you?

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The pop icon is one of the earliest and only Asian stars of his stature to publicly declare himself bisexual.

Synopsis: Host Jan Lee takes a look at the lasting impact he had on the entertainment industry in a new scripted series under the #PopVultures banner, titled Can I Tell You Something Crazy.

On April 1, 2003, the world was shocked by the loss of one of the most beloved, enduring and seductive stars to ever grace our screens - singer and actor Leslie Cheung died by suicide at the age of 46, leaping to his death from the 24th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, succumbing to a battle with severe depression.

2003 was a dark year for Hong Kong. The SARS epidemic ravaged the city. Yet, Cheung's death ignited a wave of public grieving, with people lining the streets outside his memorial to mourn him.

The singer-actor was beloved and known for his androgynous style onstage and his acclaimed performances in films like Days Of Being Wild (1990), Farewell My Concubine (1993) and Happy Together (1997) onscreen. Off screen, his personal life, especially his sexuality, was highly scrutinised.

Ahead of the 20th anniversary of his death on April 1, Can I Tell You Something Crazy - a series presented by #PopVultures host Jan Lee - examines events that shook Asian media and entertainment with fresh eyes, celebrates Cheung's life. It looks at the star's legacy as a queer icon - both in his pop music and his film roles - and how his tragic end highlighted the stigma around mental health and Cheung's sexual orientation.

Helplines:• Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours)
• Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444 (24 hours) /1-767 (24 hours)
• Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
• Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386-1928
• Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788
• Community Health Assessment Team 6493-6500/1

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Fair, inclusive, a new era: Do these two words and a phrase best underline the spirit of Budget 2023?

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

Singapore's Parliament has passed in early March, the Government’s $123.7 billion spending plans for the coming financial year.

In this episode, ST's podcast editor Ernest Luis hosts colleague and deputy news editor Grace Ho, who monitored around 70 hours of speeches and debates in Parliament in the past few weeks. What does she make of them?

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:16 What was truly fair? Those who can pay more, will pay more; Grace highlights buyer’s stamp duties for higher-value residential and non-residential properties as a "fair move"

2:52 Regarding those unhappy with the higher tax rates for residential property in excess of $1.5 million, these people are actually part of that top 21 per cent of Singaporeans living in private housing

5:03 Can the Government realistically please everyone? Eg: The change in Working Mother’s Child Relief from a percentage to fixed dollar relief, will better help lower-income mothers

6:19 What was truly inclusive? The announcements for public housing, initiatives for persons with disabilities, preventing lower-income families from "falling through the cracks"

10:31 New era for Government initiatives, but will it turn out to be a new era for the way Singaporean parents or employers think?

17:08 What happens when Parliament - in its customary mid-term break now - reconvenes on April 10

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Is there liberal opposition to what is going on, even in a more diverse India with a raucous democratic tradition?

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents Asian perspectives of Asian domestic issues, and international relations.

In this episode, we discuss how and why, across the complex region of South Asia, majorities are convinced that minorities are a threat.

South Asia is a region of some two billion, but right-wing politics and religious majoritarianism, the arms of the state and the media, are coming together to threaten democracy and the health and longevity of states. The politics of hate in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is fuelling, and feeds off, religious majoritarianism.

Nirmal Ghosh hosts Farahnaz Ispahani, a former journalist, former member of Pakistan’s parliament, and currently a senior fellow at the Religious Freedom Institute in Washington DC, and Salil Tripathi, author, journalist and member of the Board of PEN International.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:40 Why Pakistan is the worst among "religious majoritarian states" in South Asia; add to that a "nuclear-armed Pakistan with an economy in free fall"

3:40 On the history and similar trajectory in Bangladesh and also, how "the liberal Pakistani used to look up to India for its democratic roots and tradition, when now… if you're Muslim, you can't be safe in India."

9:05 How the religious right and the political right have come together to make the majority feel they're under threat from the minority

12:16 How this trend is happening, as our guest expert offers daily life examples in India

17:15 On how the media in these South Asia countries could amplify divisions

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The winner of the Best South-east Asia Act award at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards is our second guest in this new music channel.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio.

In the second episode of Music Lab, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts award-winning Singapore singer, songwriter, and producer Jasmine Sokko.

Jasmine made her debut in 2016 with a self-released single 1057. Over the years, the self-taught producer has risen from cult local favourite to regional pop star, amassing a large following after reaching the finals of Rave Now, a Chinese reality television programme for electronic music acts.

In 2019, she became the first Singaporean to win Best South-east Asia Act award at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards held in Spain.

The enigmatic artiste is also known for covering part of her face with a mask, and has never revealed her full face in publicity photos.

The singer, who shuttles between China and Singapore, almost had her music career derailed during the pandemic lockdowns. But she is now back in 2023 with new music with Winter, a single that marks a new chapter in her artistry.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:49 Listen to Jasmine Sokko's new single in 2023 - Winter - which Eddino describes as having a different 'industrial rock-type' sound compared with her previous works

2:13 How Winter marks the end of a chapter in her music career and the start of a new beginning

6:45 How her music is inspired by everything that she absorbed growing up as a Singaporean

11:55 How she ended up making music in China despite not being fluent in Mandarin

13:46 How the pandemic lockdowns almost derailed her music career

15:46 Why she covers her face with a mask

21:00 On juggling school and her music career

26:20 The moment she realised she wanted to make music full-time, no matter the odds

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Can Singapore's only Olympic champion ever make a comeback?

Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle.

For the first time since his 2011 debut, Joseph Schooling will not represent Singapore at the Cambodia SEA Games in May. After withdrawing from the swim team headed for Cambodia, the Republic’s only Olympic champion said on March 1: “After careful consideration with my team, I have decided to pull out of the SEA Games. This was not an easy decision, but I am currently not at the level at which I hold myself to perform.”

On the back of Schooling’s decision to withdraw, ST’s Hard Tackle dives into the inevitable discussion on whether we have seen the last of our Olympic winner.

Former national swimmer David Lim and Tao Li - Asian Games winner and a former teammate of Schooling's - join ST sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan to discuss Schooling’s current predicament, if retirement is on the cards and how Schooling’s decline could have been prevented.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:20 On Joseph Schooling’s current predicament of training while serving national service

7:38 Have we seen the last of Schooling at a competitive level?

9:58 Could Schooling be targeting an Asian Games return?

15:40 Understanding Schooling’s regression

21:00 What lessons can be drawn from this saga?

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Why a new UN treaty gives hope to the world’s ailing oceans and is important to South-east Asia.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Did you know oceans provide about half the oxygen we breathe and soak up about 90 per cent of the excess heat generated by global warming? They also soak up about a third of the carbon dioxide emissions from mankind’s activities.

While this is slowing the pace of climate change, the oceans are becoming warmer and more acidic. And that’s threatening coral reefs and key food chains.

Yet, there’s good news. Earlier this month, more than 190 nations agreed to the text of a new United Nations treaty to conserve and sustainably use the high seas. It’s the first treaty to focus on better protection for an area covering more than 60 per cent of the world’s oceans – the vast expanse outside national boundaries.

The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty (BBNJ) is nearly two decades in the making. It builds on another recent UN biodiversity agreement sealed in December 2022 at the UN’s COP15 biodiversity conference in Montreal. Nearly 200 nations agreed at COP15 to conserve and protect 30 percent of the world’s land, coastal and marine areas by 2030. This treaty will be key to meeting the 30 per cent target.

To find out more about the BBNJ treaty, we speak to Dr Edward Game, lead scientist & director of conservation, Asia Pacific, for The Nature Conservancy.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:24 What is the new treaty and how will it reduce the risks facing oceans?

5:50 Oceans hold the greatest amount of biodiversity on the planet

9:19 Why is the treaty so important to South-east Asia?

10:39 How can the treaty tackle fishing, pollution and other threats?

14:00 Seabed mining could pose major risks to the deep ocean

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Why Singapore's market is great for dividend yields, and listen to top regional stock picks.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Host Ven Sreenivasan - associate editor at The Straits Times - offers you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

In this episode, he hosts Thilan Wickramasinghe - regional research director at Maybank - discuss interest rates, inflation, recession, and its impact on financial markets, and in particular, risk assets such as stocks.

They focus on the region, and in particular the Singapore stock market, to see where the threats and opportunities lie, and how investors should position themselves amid current volatile and uncertain macro and micro conditions.

In particular, they discuss why South-east Asia may outperform other regional markets in the medium term.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:40 Why there is a crisis in confidence all round?

7:10 Why volatility presents threats and good opportunities at the same time; how to position yourself

9:43 Why Singapore has been rated as one of Asia's best markets in dividend yields

14:10 Top stock picks for Singapore and around the region

15:38 Wrap-up of key themes to remember from expert analysis

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Our expert guests explain how mental health charity Mindset helps recovering patients.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Gaining employment can boost the self-esteem of someone who is recovering from a mental illness and facilitate their recovery. But the discrimination against people with mental illnesses may make it difficult for them to find work. The challenges that come with their illnesses may also make it hard for them to conform to traditional work norms such as fixed working hours. But there is help from mental health charities in the community.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo finds out more about how Mindset, a mental health charity of the Jardine Matheson Group in Singapore, is helping mental health persons in recovery, find jobs as a way to reintegrate back into society. She speaks with the CEO of Mindset, Jeffery Tan and the head of Mindset, Ms Colyn Chua.

She asks them about the challenges these persons face and what employers can do to not just help them, but to raise awareness of mental health in general. She also asks Jeffery, who's also group general counsel and the chief sustainability officer of Jardine Cycle & Carriage, under the Jardine Matheson Group, if he has spoken openly about his mental health in the workplace.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:51 What jobs are available through Mindset?

8:34 Daily challenges faced by those in mental health recovery

10:59 Employer concerns regarding hiring those in mental health recovery

15:46 Understanding different types of mental health conditions

19:27 Tackling the stigma surrounding mental health disorders

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Singapore's Parliament has passed in early March, the Government’s $123.7 billion spending plans for the coming financial year.

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

Two single and unattached youths - aged 26 and 36 respectively - share their reactions to Budget 2023's new public housing measures after they had raised their concerns and thoughts about housing issues in prior episodes.

ST's podcast editor Ernest Luis finds out the sentiments of Mr Mohamad Arshad, a 26-year-old sales development executive who recently graduated from Singapore University of Technology and Design and now works in his family’s business. His second guest is Mr Cho Ming Xiu, 36, who started a non-profit mental health organisation in 2016 for youths and young adults, called Campus PSY.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:28 Ming Xiu on higher CPF housing grant for first-timer singles buying 2-5 room HDB resale flats, besides current option of 2-room flexi BTO in non-mature estates

5:17 On the new First-Timer (Parents & Married Couples) priority category catering to those with Singaporean children aged 18 and below as well as married couples aged 40 and below, who will get more support when they apply for a new Housing Board flat

7:00 With combined grants of up to $190,000, up from $160,000 in this new priority category, has it opened up more options for youth in future, and young couples now?

12:50 Their views and concerns about the possible future mature/non-mature estate debate

15:45 Increasing CPF monthly salary ceiling in 2026 to keep pace with rising salaries and future retirement needs - their views on how this also relates to rising cost of living concerns and take-home pay

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Discover the journey of a five-time LPGA Tour winner.

Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second
Wednesday of the month.

The HSBC Women’s World Championship was back in Singapore at the start of
the month where most of the world’s top 20 golfers – and all of last season’s
Major champions – battled for honours in the March 2-5 event.

In this episode, ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan chats with Michelle Wie West - 2014 US Women’s Open champion and a five-time winner on the LPGA Tour - here in an ambassadorial role.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:55 On being a role model for others and who she looked up to

3:20 On the stereotypes that women in sport face

8:55 Dealing with fame and the struggles of stardom

13:20 How golf can still grow as a sport

14:00 What does Michelle most enjoy after retirement?

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Indonesia's Rimba Raya project developers explain how rigorous the verification and auditing process is.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Forests soak up large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) and halting deforestation and replanting forests make sense as a strategy to fight climate change – and save nature, too. Investors who do this, want to earn a return for their efforts by selling tradeable “offsets” representing a tonne of CO2 removed, or avoided from being emitted, such as protecting a forest under threat from clearing.

But a recent investigation by The Guardian concluded that rainforest carbon offsets issued by Verra, the world's main certification body for offsets, were mostly worthless. The conclusion has been widely panned as inaccurate.

So what are these projects really like on the ground? How difficult are they and how much work goes into creating and running them?

In this episode, we speak to Todd Lemons and Jim Procanik, who developed the Rimba Raya project in Central Kalimantan in Indonesia more than a decade ago. The project saved a large area of peat swamp forest from being chopped down to grow oil palms.

Lemons and Procanik explain more about Rimba Raya, the forest area and the projects to help save the forest and boost local livelihoods.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:31 What is the Rimba Raya project and why is it important?

4:05 The project’s impact on the forest area

8:29 “The forest is our most efficient mechanism for fighting climate change.”

12:57 There are fears forest carbon projects can be damaged by fire or logging. How to address this?

17:45 “These forests have so many other benefits other than CO2 sequestration (which is the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide)

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Is getting less responsibilities, a sign of such a practice?

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, the Work Talk podcast helps you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

In this episode, we have Mr Clarence Ding and Ms Akshita Shetty discuss the thorny issue of workplace prejudice. Clarence is an employment law specialist and a partner at law firm Simmons & Simmons, and Akshita is vice-president for South-east Asia at technology firm SAP.

We also talk about the Workplace Fairness Legislation, which is expected to be passed in Singapore in 2024. Last month, a report comprising 20 recommendations for the Bill was released for public consultation.

Listen to get tips on how to make your company a fairer place to work.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:15 Why is discrimination inherent at the workplace?

3:45 Prevention: Is that the best way to stop workplace bias?

7:06 Is your boss biased or are you just not good enough?

11:56 How should a company prepare for the Workplace Fairness Legislation?

15:00 Three tips for small companies to get ready for the Bill

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

Mew Suppasit, Thai boys' love series and what queer baiting actually means!
Thai actor Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat got fans into a bit of a frenzy after he posted several tweets explaining his relationship with his onscreen partner Gulf Kanawut Traipipattanapong.

The two were stars of a popular Thai boys' love drama TharnType: The Series (2019 to 2020) and attracted many fans with their "couple pairing" both on and off screen. After Mew explained that he shares a purely platonic relationship with Gulf, he was accused of queer baiting.

PopVultures host Jan Lee examines why Mew's words triggered so much unhappiness amongst fans and how it ties into the unique culture of Thai boys' love dramas and how they are marketed. She also looks at the term queerbaiting - what it actually means and how the term has been mistranslated and misused.

Highlights (tap/click above):

01:28 Who is Mew?

02:35 What is Thai BL and how does "fan service" play into its marketing?

08:59 What did Mew say and why are fans upset?

14:11 What queer baiting actually means and why real people cannot queer bait

22:40 Final thoughts about "fan service" and how to engage with Thai BL culture

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Penelope Lee

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Why Australia's Prime Minister is rooting for song and dance to be accepted as essential to the Australian way of life.

Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST’s correspondent in Australia, Jonathan Pearlman.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:00 Why the rugby-loving Australian PM Anthony Albanese cares about the arts

3:15 How big is the arts scene Down Under?

5:55 'DJ' Albo’s plans to raise the arts quotient

8:08 Is there a profit motive?

10:00 No more 'starving' artists?

Read article: https://str.sg/ikT2

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

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Our expert guest discusses the importance of early detection.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

In Singapore, around 2,000-3,000 people have a rare disease. One of them is Hereditary Angioedema or HAE, which is a rare genetic disorder that results in recurrent unprovoked swelling of various sites of the body, including the stomach, genitals or throat.

There are about 20 HAE cases in Singapore, and Tan Tock Seng Hospital manages the largest pool of HAE patients among the public hospitals.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo finds out more about it from Dr Tan Sze-Chin, a Senior Consultant from the Department of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology at TTSH. He talks about the need for early screening and detection because acute swelling of the larynx can block the airway and result in fatal consequences. TTSH has set up a local HAE registry.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:16 Frequency of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) attacks; what actions can individuals take to manage them?

5:45 What can you do if you are diagnosed with HAE

7:37 If you have symptoms, where should you go for help?

15:47 If you are an index case, what can you do?

18:44 Difficulties in caring for individuals with HAE

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Why youth do not want financial advice from a 'suit', but from those they can identify with.

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests.

ST's podcast editor Ernest Luis and business journalist Tay Hong Yi invite two young Singaporeans in their early 30s to share their own financial literacy awareness, and concerns about the financial knowledge level of youth in the country.

Shubaashini Vijayamohan is a lead designer with ThinkPlace Singapore and Kenneth Lou was previously the co-founder of personal finance community Seedly till last year, and he is now looking at new start-up ventures in the healthcare sector.

They discuss highlights from a new poll on youth financial literacy commissioned by the National Youth Council. The survey had 500 youth participants aged 16-34. The full poll results will be out on March 1 at the Youthtopia website: https://str.sg/wFbN

This episode is brought to you by the National Youth Council, in support of Forward Singapore: https://str.sg/wFbx

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:45 Over half of survey respondents said they engage in financial planning, with a quarter saying they plan to

6:15 Why financial confidence still not high among youth

10:40 Why youth want a source of unbiased and factual truth that is not what financial institutions push; rise of 'FinFluencers' (financial influencers who are not dressed in suits)

13:28 Tips for youth: Using robo-advisors, avoiding being a 'leaky bucket'; dealing with 'fear of missing out'

20:25 Investments rank the highest goal in terms of financial literacy for those surveyed: Why insurance and protection should be foundationally important

22:55 Context: Big difference between a child's pocket money and when an adult gets the first pay cheque, credit card

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Find out why the local talent pipeline has failed for now.

Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle.

In the first episode of a brand new spin-off series called Hard Tackle, ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by former Singapore national team centreback R Sasikumar and Singapore football commentator Zia-ul Raushan to debate the ever controversial topic of whether Singapore football needs foreign talents.

On Feb 25, the Young Lions get their 2023 Singapore Premier League (SPL) season underway against defending champions Albirex Niigata and for the first time since 2016, the Young Lions will have foreign players in the squad with the addition of Japanese defender Jun Kobayashi and midfielder Kan Kobayashi.

With the Football Association of Singapore looking to revisit the Foreign Talent Scheme, we ask if it’s really what Singapore football needs to fix the larger picture.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:50 The root cause of having to rely on foreigners

5:20 Who is to blame for the dearth of local talent; does Singapore football need foreign talent?

8:30 Is using naturalised players just a short-term fix?

19:00 The strategy behind Young Lions signing Japanese players for the 2023 SPL season

25:30 Is there a way we can get players with Singaporean heritage to play for the national team?

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Why perceptions of being “soft” on China will increasingly be a political liability in the US.

Synopsis: Each fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.

Relations between China and the US are in for more rough weather with bipartisan consensus on China in the United States, a new House Committee hawkish on China, and visits to Taiwan by US lawmakers imminent which are bound to upset Beijing.

Find out why intensifying political contestation in the United States in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election will have an impact on relations with China.

In this episode, to assess the path ahead for the contentious and fragile relationship, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Joshua Kurlantzick, senior fellow for South-east Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations, and Dr Adrian Ang, Research Fellow at the Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) in Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:31 After the Xi-Biden summit in Bali in November 2022, both sides were searching for a base in the relationship

2:41 No dedicated hotline unlike during the Cold War; Biden’s China policy is tougher than Donald Trump’s

5:10 New House Select Committee on China will put more pressure on the Administration to be tougher on China

06:13 House Committee on China Chair visiting Taiwan in late spring will further strain the relationship

7:08 China is the last bipartisan issue in which there is consensus in the United States; no daylight between the parties

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

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Find out how to generate as many as 8 streams of income for retirement.

Series synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Host Lee Su Shyan - associate editor at The Straits Times - offers you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

In this episode, Su Shyan speaks with Mr Jonathan Chan, a senior financial services director at PhillipCapital, Singapore’s largest retail brokerage. Mr Chan has nearly three decades of experience in the finance industry and has been conducting retirement planning seminars since 2015.

Mr Chan highlights some of the common mistakes that investors make, such as keeping too much cash. Instead, he offers tips on how people should look at using their capital to set up multiple income streams, which will then allow them to enjoy a more comfortable retirement.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:10 Outlook for inflation and interest rates

2:21 Common mistakes made by investors in retirement planning

4:48 How much cash should you be keeping?

6:27 Hear about creating as many as 8 different retirement streams

8:02 Property as a retirement stream? Crucial factors to consider

Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

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Our expert guest offers his evaluation of a recent investigation by British media outlet The Guardian.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Forests are one of nature’s ways of soaking up large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), helping apply the brakes to climate change. This explains why halting deforestation and replanting forests makes sense. Investors who do this, want to earn a return for their efforts by selling tradeable “offsets” representing a tonne of CO2 removed, or avoided from being emitted, such as protecting a forest under threat from clearing.

Forest carbon offsets have become big business, helping offset buyers to reduce their carbon footprint and meet their climate targets, in addition to other carbon-cutting steps that they must take. But rainforest carbon offsets are controversial because of concerns over the quality of the credits and projects and whether the forests will really remain standing for the long term. And do these projects really lead to big reductions in deforestation?

The issue has come to the fore after a recent investigation by The Guardian, which concluded that rainforest carbon offsets issued by Verra, the world's main certification body for offsets, were mostly worthless. Though widely panned as being flawed, the conclusions by The Guardian have highlighted the need for further tightening of the standards and scrutiny of forest carbon offsets.

In this episode, ST's climate editor David Fogarty hosts Professor Koh Lian Pin - director of the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions - who has been working to boost the integrity of nature-based carbon offset projects. He looks at the pros and cons of rainforest carbon offsets.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:19 What are forest carbon projects?

4:56 How much carbon are we talking about?

7:15 Why have these projects been so controversial?

12:15 “The good must continually get better” in carbon accounting and monitoring

17:08 “The highest quality carbon offset is actually the one we don’t need.”

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Parliament will next debate the Budget and the spending plans of various ministries from Feb 22 to March 6.

Synopsis: In this episode, you will hear audio highlights of Budget 2023, as delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on February 14.

He announced more support measures and payouts to help households, workers and businesses deal with inflation in his Budget speech. DPM Wong loosened the Government’s purse strings in a $123.7 billion proposal - about 18.2 per cent of Singapore’s GDP.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:43 More help for prioritised first-timers to secure BTO flats

3:00 Baby Bonus cash gifts

6:50 More payouts from Assurance Package; new Cost-of-Living Special Payment

9:45 CPF monthly salary ceiling to be increased to address future retirement needs of ageing population

More Singapore Budget 2023 stories and full details at: www.straitstimes.com

Audio courtesy of Parliament of Singapore

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Synopsis: Listen to audio snippets as The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

China-born American billionaire Eric Yuan is a businessman, engineer, and the CEO and founder of Zoom Video Communications.

Read Sumiko Tan's full stories here: https://str.sg/Jbhe

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Why the US wanted to send a strong signal to China and how this was also about domestic politics.

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they take a look at America’s response to the alleged Chinese spy balloon, and the global fallout.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:10 Why China was dismayed

2:28 Why Biden responded the way he did

4:27 China’s unusually conciliatory stance

7:25 The US-China spiral of suspicion

Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg), Teo Tong Kai and Fa’izah Sani

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Are copycat art pieces going to become a legal battleground?

Series synopsis: The Straits Times takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with guests.

Three years ago, Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan sold a banana duct-taped to a wall for a cool US$120,000 (S$167,000) at Art Basel Miami. But according to American artist Joe Morford, it was plagiarised from his own artwork of a duct-taped orange and banana.

Did Morford sufficiently prove that Cattelan's banana infringed his banana?
And will a legal victory for Morford against Cattelan embolden others to proceed with similar legal actions against literally hundreds of thousands of "copycat" images found on every corner of the Internet?

Here to make sure no one goes bananas is Mr Ryan Su, an art and intellectual property lawyer at OC Queen Street LLC, who had personally seen the infamous banana at Art Basel Miami in 2019.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:20 Ryan describes his personal experience of seeing the banana artwork at Art Basel Miami

6:47 How does one determine if copyright infringement has taken place?

8:58 Different kinds of copying

10:50 How difficult it is to prove that one has previously seen and copied an artwork

15:50 What lessons the rest of the art world can draw from this case

Read the article here: https://str.sg/wvZa

*Regular host and Insight editor Grace Ho has changed portfolios at The Straits Times to become its deputy news editor this year but will return later to partner podcast editor Ernest Luis in hosting for certain episodes.

Produced by: Grace Ho (graceho@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

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The shocking sex scandal that forced him actor and pop star Edison Chen of Hong Kong's film industry.

Synopsis: Host Jan Lee takes a look at how the saga unfolded in a new scripted series under the #PopVultures banner, titled Can I Tell You Something Crazy.

Actor and pop star Edison Chen was at one time one of the hottest, most promising young celebrities in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. But a shocking sex scandal forced him out of the city's film industry.

Now, 15 years after the scandal, and in this second episode, host Jan Lee covers how the police responded to the case, including their bungled first arrest of the entire saga - Chung Yik-tin - which led to netizens marching on the streets in protest to demand for his release.

She looks at the trial of Sze Ho-chun, a computer technician eventually sentenced to jail for stealing the photos off Chen's laptop, Chen's CNN interview following the trial and his comeback in Hong Kong entertainment.

After sharing her thoughts about how the scandal was covered, Jan wraps up by giving updates on the lives of Chen, Chung and Cheung now.

Find Part 1 here: https://str.sg/wv4r

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Penelope Lee

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Why the Taiwan issue today is different from the political dynamics that framed the Vietnam War.

Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode of 2023, he chats with Nayan Chanda, the celebrated editor, journalist and Indo-China specialist on his eyewitness account of the end of the Vietnam War, the new Cold War in Asia, the Sino-Russian concord, and chances of an open conflict in the region.

This podcast was conducted against the backdrop of the 50th anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement that led to the end of the conflict in Vietnam.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:35 Fall of Saigon ends Vietnam War

6:00 Why he stayed, when other fled

10:45 Vietnam 1975, Afghanistan 2021

15:50 The new Cold War in Asia?

21:00 Sino-Russian ‘shotgun wedding’

25:20 Possibility of war in our current times

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Fa’izah Sani

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Will reaching this summit change how Tchoukball is received in Singapore?

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

In this episode, ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan chats with Tchoukball
Association of Singapore president Delane Lim and women’s team captain Irene Tan.

On Jan 1, the Singapore women’s tchoukball team made history by overtaking powerhouses Chinese Taipei to become world No. 1 for the first time. Lim and Tan talk about how they found out about reaching the summit, the shock that followed and how they hope the news will change the future of how the sport is received in Singapore.

More importantly, Lim outlines his hopes for better support from the authorities for the sport.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:55 On finding out that they had become world No.1

2:30 What is tchoukball?

3:45 How popular is tchoukball in Singapore and around the world?

6:20 On the struggles of the Tchoukball Association of Singapore not being a national sports association

9:40 When can Singaporeans catch the team in action and what kind of support do the players hope for in the future?

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With destruction of nature worsening each year, nations have this decade to halt and start to reverse the damage.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

At the recent COP15 United Nations biodiversity conference in Canada, nearly 200 nations agreed on a series of targets that aim to halt and eventually reverse the loss of nature. The “Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” includes four goals and 23 targets for achievement by 2030.

Striking the deal for nature was years in the making and urgent. Deforestation, over-fishing, poaching, pollution and climate change have taken a heavy toll on nature in recent decades, leading to sharp declines in wild animal species and escalating rates of extinctions. About a million species are at risk of extinction, many within decades, the United Nations' biodiversity science panel has said.

One of the key targets agreed was conserving and managing at least 30 per cent of the world’s land and marine areas by 2030 -- or 30 x 30. It’s a huge challenge – currently about 17 per cent of land and 10 per cent of marine areas are under some form of protection.

In this episode, we speak to Dr Zeng Yiwen from the Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions at the National University of Singapore. Dr Zeng and his colleagues have looked at what's needed to achieve the 30 x 30 goal and the funding needed.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:35 How bad are things in the natural world?

3:07 Tell us more about the 30 x 30 goal?

4:40 It's the quality, not the quantity, of the land being conserved that matters.

7:24 What did COP15 decide on financing to help nature?

8:52 What can highly urbanised nations, such as Singapore, do to help meet the global 30 x 30 target?

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

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Hear how Ms Shobana Baskaram had no higher school qualifications but has risen to become an assistant manager at Marina Bay Sands.

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, the Work Talk podcast helps you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

In this episode, host Krist Boo asks these questions: Can a room attendant who barely speaks or read English rise to become an assistant front-office manager? Does a restaurant manager really need a diploma or a degree? Can a secondary-school graduate manage a team of 44?

She and her guests talk about the plight of Singaporean workers who stop school at, or before completing their secondary education. They make up 27 per cent of our local workforce of 2.3 million. Many of them are doing blue-collar work, which comprise 20 per cent of our jobs.

The panel comprises:

Ms Shobana Baskaram, an assistant manager at Marina Bay Sands

Dr Laurel Teo, senior research fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies

Ms Chloe Huang, strategic director of recruitment platform OppTy

Mr Chow Keng Hai, senior hospitality executive and hospitality consultant

And to celebrate the new Chinese Year of the Rabbit, we have a bonus extra after the podcast with fengshui master Ken Koh. Listen on to how the rat, ox, rooster, dog and tiger might fare this year. And bosses, if you are still tussling with employees over the great return-to-office negotiation, Master Koh has advice for you.

Have a good work week!

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:43 Will millennial managers change the game

4:09 My restaurant manager must have a diploma 5:11 A hotel room attendant who could hardly read nor write English

8:40 Why spend resources on them; time to do something

14:38 Huat ah!! A session with fengshui master Ken Koh

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Why new 5-digit motorcycle COE prices matter to you even if you don't ride.

Synopsis: In this new podcast, The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends.

The certificate of entitlement (COE) is the permit needed for a vehicle to be used on the road in Singapore. The price of COEs - set by an open tender exercise - has been making the news throughout 2022, repeatedly setting record highs, pushing up the cost of owning a vehicle - and by extension, the cost of transportation all round.

The next tender exercise closes at 4pm on Feb 8, 2023.

In this episode, podcast editor Ernest Luis and senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe try to "crystal ball" the results: Will it go up? Or down?

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:50 Up or down? More than 100 million dollars were collected in a single COE tender in December 2022

3:14 Why COE prices matter to all in Singapore, even if you are not looking to buy a new car

4:12 A 'gap week' that will influence how the COE price will develop

5:28 A motorcycle COE now costs more than $10,000; why it matters

7:30 Why COE cannot crash overnight; explaining the new calculation method to determine the supply of COEs

13:29 When to put in a bid if you want to get your own COE

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Find out what a '1-minute' sari is, and the best ways to drape a sari for running.

Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST's India correspondent Debarshi Dasgupta.

Some Indian women are choosing saris over shorts as they go jogging along busy streets. But as they transform the traditional wear into activewear of choice, they encounter taboos. Are saris and sneakers not a fit combo?

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:19 So, what is a sari run?

5:06 Is it truly comfortable to run in a sari? The best ways to drape the sari for running?

7:40 The fastest marathoner in a sari

9:31 Are saris more popular today? Heard of a '1-minute' sari, sari over jeans?

12:23 As India becomes the world’s most populous nation, are women becoming healthier?

Read Debarshi Dasgupta’s article here: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/nine-yards-of-freedom-indian-women-take-to-running-in-saris-to-break-taboos

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

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Have scams impacted Singapore’s digital banking journey?

Synopsis: This is a special-edition podcast series by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and globally.

In Singapore, nearly $1 billion has been lost by scam victims since 2016. Mutating and spreading, different types of scams have infiltrated every aspect of our lives, from romance to work. The police are cracking down on offenders. What can you do to protect yourself?

In the series’ 10th episode, ST’s deputy news editor Andre Yeo, crime correspondent David Sun and journalist Jessie Lim speak with Mr Frankie Phua, head of group risk management at UOB.

During the episode, Mr Phua discusses how the banking industry is studying the concept of a money lock which customers can opt into. This allows them to set aside a certain amount which cannot be digitally transferred out.

He said this will allow customers to limit their risk exposure while enjoying the benefits of digital banking. He also examines the measures the banking industry has rolled out to tackle scams such as transaction limits and whether these have impacted Singapore’s digital banking journey.

Highlights (click/tap above)

1:58 The difference between authorised and unauthorised scams and why it matters

4:19 How bank staff detect high-risk transactions by using the SPOT framework

13:42 How scams have impacted Singapore’s digital banking journey

19:04 How a female customer in her 70s lost almost a million dollars in a China official impersonation scam

24:08 The responsibilities which banks and customers have, when scams happen

25:47 What is a money lock? How it will safeguard savings

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Anti-Scam Hotline: 1800-722-6688 (9am - 5pm); https://www.scamalert.sg/
National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 (8am - 12am); https://ccs.org.sg/nch/

Produced by: Andre Yeo (andrey@sph.com.sg), Jessie Lim (ljessie@sph.com.sg), David Sun (davidsun@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

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Find out why your brain cells can still grow at the age of 40 onwards, contrary to previous scientific notions.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Singapore has just launched an updated action plan for successful ageing to help Singaporeans live life to the fullest as they age. At the launch, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, who helms the Ministerial Committee on Ageing called ageing “the most significant social development in Singapore”. It is estimated that by 2030, one in four people here will be 65 and above. More seniors will also be living alone.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Professor Kua Ee Heok, the Tan Geok Yin Professor in psychiatry and neuroscience at the National University of Singapore. He’s also the vice-chairman of the Mind Science Centre, an academic research centre at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, under the National University Health System.

They discuss what we can do about ageing and dementia.

Prof Kua has published 370 research papers and 35 books on mental health, ageing, stress, and addiction. His first novel, ‘Listening to Letter from America’ is used in a course on anthropology at Harvard University.

In the episode, Prof Kua spoke about a Jurong study and mentioned the Letter from America programme. The Jurong ageing study is a 10-year study on positive ageing and dementia prevention. It started in 2013 with the aim of preventing and alleviating symptoms of depression and dementia in the elderly residents of Jurong.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:01 Why is ageing now viewed more negatively?

7:08 The mental aspect of ageing

11:14 Debunking the ageing myth

16:02 How to age happily

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Jonathan Lim, the co-founder of food ordering platform Oddle, tells ST executive editor Sumiko Tan how his company has gone beyond food delivery to helping restaurants transform digitally.

Read Sumiko Tan's full stories here: https://str.sg/Jbhe

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Produced by: Sumiko Tan and ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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Pei Rong and Leon Lee, both 33, secured their Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in 2021 and it will be ready in 2027.

Series synopsis: The Straits Times takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with guests.

ST's podcast editor Ernest Luis invites a young married couple - both 33 - to share their journey in securing their first home in Singapore and other housing concerns, calculations and considerations.

They also discuss highlights from a new National Youth Council poll on housing. The survey had 1,000 youth participants. Details here at the Youthtopia website: https://str.sg/wFbN

This episode is brought to you by the National Youth Council, in support of Forward Singapore: https://str.sg/wFbx

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:30 Three generations under one roof for now, makeshift living arrangements till 2027

2:40 Constraints of space, not just in the "physical sense"

4:20 Youth survey results: The primary function of public housing

8:25 Forms of support most important when purchasing public housing; calculating for their first BTO flat

11:25 HDBs should be used for owner occupation and not as an investment asset: Their reactions, worries about future affordability

15:06 Their tips for young married couples looking to secure a BTO flat

Listen to Pt 1: Listen to 2 singles react to new youth poll on public housing priorities - https://omny.fm/shows/in-your-opinion/listen-to-2-singles-react-to-new-youth-poll-findin

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Produced by: Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg) and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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It has been exactly 15 years since the scandal first broke on Jan 27, 2008. Get a cuppa, sit back and let us transport you back in pop culture history.

Synopsis: Host Jan Lee takes a look at how the saga unfolded in a new scripted series under the #PopVultures banner, titled Can I Tell You Something Crazy.

In 2008, hundreds of sexually explicit photos of Chen with female celebrities such as idol singer Gillian Chung and actress Cecilia Cheung leaked on the Internet, sparking a scandal that made headline news and dominated the pages of tabloids for weeks and months. It was later discovered that these private photos were stolen from Chen's laptop when he dropped it off for repair. Chen, as well as the various women seen in the photos, were viciously shamed by the public and hounded by the media.

Now, exactly 15 years after the first photos leaked on Jan 27, 2008, host Jan Lee takes a look at how the saga unfolded in the first of a two-parter about the Edison Chen sex-photogate.

Over the two episodes, Jan looks at how the media covered the story, how the case was handled by the police and the brutal victim-shaming and trauma the celebrities suffered. She also examines why the story is such an encapsulation of a unique, yet bygone time in history - after the advent of the Internet but before the proliferation of smartphones, social media and online news.

In this first episode, she covers Chen's debut in show business, what happened when the scandal first broke and the reactions of the public, the media as well as the celebrity response in the immediate aftermath of the scandal.

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee, Teo Tong Kai & Eden Soh

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A deep dive into the sensitive geopolitics at the Afghan-Pakistan border.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents Asian perspectives of Asian domestic issues and international relations.

After 20 years of war, in August 2021, the United States became the most recent superpower to be seen off by Afghanistan. After the US withdrew, the Taliban, whom the United States had kicked out in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks, swiftly seized power again.

But since then, the Taliban has challenged the status of the Afghan-Pakistan border and given haven to the anti-Pakistan insurgent group, Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan, TTP, which has killed thousands of Pakistanis and wants to establish a Taliban-style Sharia state in Pakistan.

In this episode, to explain the complicated knot in that volatile region, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Javid Ahmad, a non-resident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council South Asia Center, and former ambassador of Afghanistan to the United Arab Emirates; and Bill Roggio, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracy and editor of the foundation's Long War Journal.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:35 The Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is a classic case of reverse insurgency

4:50 Many believe the Pakistani military is in a pre-war stage with the TTP

5:30 Pakistani state, elites seek “strategic depth” within Afghanistan, against India – and continue to support the Afghan Taliban

7:20 The risk from Al Qaeda to the region and the US is very great; the Taliban is not abandoning Al Qaeda

13:10 The Taliban, or Afghans in general, have nothing in common with China

16:10 The wheel of jihad keeps on turning – and could turn into a major problem for the Pakistani state

21:17 Washington should diversify its approach toward the Taliban

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

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Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

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Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

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Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth week of the month.

In this episode, Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath, who is on the ground at Melbourne Park covering the Australian Open.

Rohit discusses the tournament’s withdrawals and shocks - including Rafa Nadal’s exit - the new generation of women players, and what the Australian Open spells for the year of tennis ahead.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:55 The conflict of watching Nadal in 2023

3:36 Can anyone else test Djokovic?

6:24 Iga Swiatek leads the charge of talented young ladies

12:11 What makes the Australian Open special?

14:02 How it sets up the year of tennis ahead

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Singapore's award-winning hip-hop artist, producer and songwriter is our first guest in this new music channel.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio.

In this first episode, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts award-winning Singapore hip-hop artist, producer and songwriter Alyph.

Over the past few years, he had focused instead on making hits for regional acts. Alyph’s produced songs have amassed more than 45 million streams on Spotify and 2200 million views on YouTube.

Signed to the South-east Asian wing of iconic American hip-hop record label Def Jam, Alyph, 33, teamed up with Malaysian cosmetics mogul and social media personality Dato Seri Vida for his latest single Swipe - released on October 21, 2022.

It has sparked a TikTok trend too, and even made an impact on Malaysian politics in the run-up to the country's general election late last year. Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, gamely danced to Swipe on his channel.

In the short clip, whenever Alyph sings “swipe”, the 75-year-old chairman of Perikatan Nasional would “swipe” away the logos of Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan.

On social media, users have been doing their interpretations of the catchy lyrics that go..."Kalau aku like (if I like), aku like (then I'll like), Kalau tak (If not), Aku swipe (then I'll swipe), Swipe

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:10 How he appreciates different people interpreting his song Swipe; the message behind Swipe

5:15 The idea of working in Dato Seri Vida's infamous laugh and her eventual collaboration for the song

8:25 How is TikTok important for an artiste today?

13:16 On why Alyph makes music, to challenge normalcy in the music industry

17:45 How Alyph started writing and producing hits for artistes outside of Singapore, such as Kaka Azraff or K-Clique

21:48 Alyph on Singapore's hip-hop scene evolution, on being more serious as a pro artiste with Def Jam South-east Asia

Discover Singaporean artiste Alyph at:

Website: https://str.sg/wFV9

Spotify: https://str.sg/wFVC

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Produced by: Eddino Abdul Hadi (dinohadi@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Music Lab theme: Eden Soh (composer/arranger-guitar), Ernest Luis (guitar)

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Here's a trailer as our podcast team composed a theme song for this new music podcast channel.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio.

Find out which renowned Singapore hip-hop artiste we speak with first, in the full episode that will drop on Jan 25.

The next act to be featured in our series is being lined up by ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi, so follow us on your favourite audio apps below to be notified of the latest episodes.

Produced by: Eddino Abdul Hadi (dinohadi@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

Follow Music Lab Podcast episodes out here every month:

Channel: https://str.sg/w9TX

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Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

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Music Lab theme: Eden Soh (composer/arranger-guitar), Ernest Luis (guitar)

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The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2

Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

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Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7

Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf

In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt

Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m

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Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they take a look at China’s messy reopening and its global implications.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:38 The world reacts to China’s reopening

4:10 China’s lack of transparency

6:42 How China has responded

7:33 What the Americans say about China’s abrupt reopening

Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg) and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Fa’izah Sani

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Read Danson Cheong's stories: https://str.sg/3xR2

Follow Danson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dansoncj

Read ST's Power Play articles: https://str.sg/3xRE

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Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

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Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7

Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf

Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN

In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt

Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m

PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad

ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Daniel Sennheiser, co-CEO of audio company Sennheiser, tells executive editor Sumiko Tan how he and his brother, Andreas, have managed to work harmoniously together.

Read Sumiko Tan's full stories here: https://str.sg/Jbhe

Lunch With Sumiko videos: https://str.sg/wPrB

Produced by: Sumiko Tan and ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

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Discover ST's special edition podcasts:

The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2

Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

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Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7

Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf

Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN

In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt

Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m

PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

With the focus shifting from inflation to recessionary pressures, what investment strategies can HNWIs employ to ensure portfolio resiliency? And can anyone use those strategies as well? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Dr. Neo Teng Hwee, chief investment officer and head of products and solutions at UOB Private Bank to find out.

This episode is brought to you by UOB Private Bank.

Highlights:

01:25 Investment strategies to employ in 2023

04:17 How market conditions dictate these strategies

06:18 Strategies accessible to all

08:18 How to navigate digital assets space

10:38 Family offices continue to play a role

11:54 Sectors to look into and why

More about:

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Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Claressa Monteiro

Edited by: Howie Lim

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This question is nuanced, so find out who could benefit from repeated boosters.

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

It has been about three years since the Covid-19 virus was detected here, and Singapore has transitioned to living with it. Bivalent boosters are now available at all Joint Testing and Vaccination Centres, and selected Polyclinics and participating Public Health Preparedness Clinics. The urgency to get the boosters, however, seems to have waned considerably.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang, an expert on infectious diseases and the vice-dean of global health at the National University of Singapore Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, to find out more about the need to get a second booster.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:40 Do you need a Covid booster shot?

3:49 Misconceptions of booster shot side effects

6:04 Is there a difference between the two bivalent vaccines in Singapore? Should there be a big worry about the impact of China's infections on the world?

8:52 Precautions that children should take

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Ben Ainslie, the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, chats with us in Singapore.

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

In this episode, ST’s assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath chats with Ben Ainslie, a legendary sailor with five successive Olympic medals from 1996 to 2012, four of them gold. He has been world champion multiple times and a winner in the 2013 America's Cup.

He was in Singapore for the inaugural Singapore Sail Grand Prix from Jan 14-15 at East Coast Park. Singapore is the first South-east Asian country to host a leg of the SailGP hydrofoiling series in 2023 as part of a three-year deal. SailGP is into its third season this year, and will see some of the world’s best cataraman sailors taking part.

In these audio excerpts during an interview, Ainslie shares his thoughts on pressure, love for sailing and his fear of losing.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:42 What draws Ben Ainslie to sailing?

1:25 His relationship with the wind, key to success in sailing

3:00 Why do some top athletes like being provoked, as it pushes them to excel?

5:08 Driven by the fear of losing

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In this episode, we’ve invited two single and unattached youths to come on our show and share their thoughts on housing in Singapore.

Series synopsis: The Straits Times takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with expert guests.

They also discuss highlights from a new National Youth Council poll on housing being released on Jan 17, 2023, the same day this episode is out. The survey had 1,000 youth participants and more details are here at the Youthtopia website: https://youthopia.sg/

This episode is brought to you by the National Youth Council, in support of Forward Singapore. https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/pillars/build

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:50 Top 3 priorities for youth surveyed on public housing

3:02 Arshad's CPF concerns, as he aims to be self-reliant

6:15 How hopeful is he about the authorities studying any possible adjustment to the classification of public housing estates as mature or non-mature

8:05 What forms of support matter most for surveyed youth when purchasing first house?

16:34 Ming Xiu on poll findings about whether current public housing options are sufficient for singles

18:35 Options on the table for Ming Xiu as a 36-year-old single

22:55 Poll findings on HDB flats being used for owner occupation and not as investment asset; concerns over decaying lease values of resale flats

More on:

National Youth Council: https://www.nyc.gov.sg/

Forward Singapore: https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/

Produced by: Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg) and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Fa'izah Sani and Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

In this episode, we look more deeply at the challenges of actually achieving net zero emissions for complex portfolios held by big investment managers and the risks of greenwashing claims by bad actors.

What does achieving net zero emissions by 2050, mean for investors and what are the risks and challenges?

ST’s climate editor David Fogarty hosts his Paris-based guest Ms Clemence Humeau, head of sustainability, coordination and governance for AXA IM. This episode is brought to you by AXA Investment Managers: https://str.sg/wCpw

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:20 Achieving net zero emissions across a broad portfolio of assets isn't easy; 65% of AXA IM's assets under management now committed to be managed in line with net zero in 2050. What does it mean?

4:38 What goes into designing a net zero pathway?

7:10 Risk of being boycotted by the finance sector, or facing downgrades by ratings agencies, for example?

9:03 Greenwashing claims by companies, even some financial sector actors saying they are committed to net-zero emissions but still investing in polluting companies or assets

10:03 Net zero is also about investing in companies which are transitioning and trying to decarbonise their activities

12:30 Why AXA IM will divest eventually, for companies that don't achieve decarbonisation objectives along the way

More from AXA IM on responsible investing: https://str.sg/wCpi

Protecting portfolios against greenwashing: https://str.sg/wCp5

Sustainable Investing: https://str.sg/wCpS

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - associate editors at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

In this episode, Su Shyan and Ven discuss the outlook for the Singapore stock market in 2023.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:20 How US Fed actions will likely affect the stock market

5:00 Factors such as China’s economy and the war in Ukraine can have an impact on the stock market

7:10 What should investors do to prepare themselves?

8:26 As interest rates remain elevated, what is the impact on Reits (Real estate investment trusts)?

10:05 The better-performing sectors of 2022 - oil and gas, food and consumer sectors - how are they likely to perform now that we are in 2023?

Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ven Sreenivasan (ven@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

After a three-month hiatus, #PopVultures host Jan Lee teases what she has been working on and gives her first reactions to some of the more thrilling revelations coming out of Prince Harry's autobiography - the brilliantly titled Spare.

Highlights (tap/click above):

0:48 An update on #PopVultures.

06:20 A brief recap on what Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have been up to since stepping down as working royals.

10:40 What are the most headline-grabbing stories from Spare?

14:42 Thoughts on stories coming out from the book and why it could be a bad PR move on Prince Harry's part.

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee & Eden Soh

Edited by: Penelope Lee & Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor Ravi Velloor, as he distills his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this first episode of 2023, he chats with Serge Besanger, a director of Paris-based Centre for Diplomatic and Strategic Studies, on how the war in Europe is shaping and the potential for it to spread to Asia, thanks to the strategic compact between Russia and China.

Besanger, who divides his time between Paris and Singapore, says Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to widen the war and that risks bringing Asia into the conflict.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:30 How Besanger's organisation sends life-saving blood 'pouches' into Ukraine

8:50 French to supply ‘hot pursuit’ tanks to Ukraine

12:05 Fusing of Asian, European theatres

15:03 Which Asian nations are aiding Russia?

17:25 Europe’s view of China slides; how Russian-Ukraine war could last another three years

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

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Synopsis: The Business Times Future of Finance showcases content from leading industry players in the financial services sector about the transformational journey of finance into the digital era.

For more insights, we speak to Brendan Carney, CEO, Citibank Singapore.

This episode of Future of Finance podcast is presented by Citibank Singapore.

Highlights:

01:09 Banking sector’s digital transformation

03:20 Sweet spot between speed and personalisation

07:17 Factors affecting digital transformation

10:49 Ensuring growth readiness

13:14 The seamless customer experience

15:09 The future of wealth management

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Wealth Management

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Personal Banking

https://www1.citibank.com.sg/personal-banking/online-services/mobile-banking/citi-mobile-app

Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg), Claressa Monteiro & Lee Kim Siang

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth week of the month.

In this episode, ST’s Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with sports desk colleagues David Lee and Deepanraj Ganesan as they dissect Singapore’s group stage exit at the recent Asean Football Federation Championship - their fourth in five editions - and what the Lions have to do to pick up the pieces from this campaign and move forward.

They talk about what went wrong for the team, whether coach Takayuki Nishigaya should remain, the regional trend of naturalising foreign-born players, and other issues that arose from the tournament, like pitch facilities in Singapore, and officiating during the AFF Championship.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:09 Why the Lions whimpered

3:10 Nishigaya under fire - should he go?

7:50 Lions could feature more foreign-born players soon

11:36 Indonesia a rising force, Vietnam still top dogs

13:30 Awful refereeing needs to be fixed

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Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

Many Taiwanese of all ages have a fascination with Western astrology, and the signs (pun intended) are everywhere.

Every morning, on television news channels, it is not uncommon to see horoscope forecasts running along the bottom of the screen, next to major headlines and the day’s weather forecast. On dating apps, people often list their horoscope signs alongside basic information such as name, age, occupation and hobbies.

How seriously do the Taiwanese take advice from astrologers? In this episode, she chats with ST's new Taiwan correspondent Yip Wai Yee.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:15 How Taiwanese bring up horoscopes in daily conversations; how seriously do they take advice from astrologers?

5:45 In a society that has to deal with China's aggressive geopolitics, how is astrology a way for people to “deal with uncertainty”?

8:00 Why Western astrology is so popular with Taiwanese?

9:24 More about Ms Jesse Tang, the modern-day YouTube star of Western horoscopes in the Chinese language, was named one of Asia’s Most Influential (Taiwan) personalities by Tatler Asia magazine in 2021 and 2022

Read Yip Wai Yee’s article:https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/what-s-your-horoscope-sign-taiwanese-look-to-the-stars-for-cankao-and-fun

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

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Synopsis: The Business Times Future of Finance showcases content from leading industry players in the financial services sector about the transformational journey of finance into the digital era.

Many misconceptions still surround digital banks but it is undeniable they are the way of the future. For more insights, we speak to Dwaipayan Sadhu, CEO of Trust Bank.

This episode of Future of Finance podcast is presented by Trust Bank.

Highlights:

01:04 Misconceptions about digital banks

02:42 Benefits of digital banks

05:15 Why the need for digital banks in Singapore

07:25 Risk and fraud addressed

11:48 Digital banking in wealth management

14:00 New developments in the sector

More about:

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Trust Launch video

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Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought greater awareness to mental health. Young people, in particular, are more open to talking about their mental health, but if they need to find a listening ear for their stress after office hours or late on Saturday night, where can they find the support?

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo finds out more about a new after-hours support service from Chat, called Chatline. She hosts three guests in the studio. They are Ms Lee Yi Ping, a Principal Case Manager at the Institute of Mental Health and the Programme Lead for Chat, Ms Sheryl Yue, a youth volunteer at Chatline and Ms Ashley Poo, a student who’s a Chatline client.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:06 Ms Lee on Chatline, an after-office hours peer support service aimed at youth aged 13-25; how to enrol

4:56 Ashley on getting help for mental health issues

7:32 Experiences with Chatline: How is it helpful?

11:48 Sheryl on volunteering for Chatline: Lending a helping hand

15:04 Training for Chatline volunteers; on what peer support is

Enrol for Chatline:

Self-referral form: https://form.gov.sg/63043aa508b16f0013bf7b7e

Email: chatline@mentalhealth.sg

MORE HELPLINES

Samaritans of Singapore (Hotline: 1-767; CareText: WhatsApp 9151 1767) (24-hour)

Singapore Association for Mental Health (1800 283 7019)

Institute Of Mental Health: 6389-2222 (24-hour)

Silver Ribbon Singapore (6386 1928)

Tinkle Friend (7 – 12 years) (1800 2744 788)

Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800

Touchline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

Looking ahead to the new year, many will be watching the property market with great interest. Will prices of private homes and HDB resale flats rise at a slower pace? Christine Sun, senior vice-president for research and analytics at OrangeTee & Tie, gives her outlook and discusses the property trends to watch for in 2023.

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Host Krist Boo discusses happiness at work in this episode of Work Talk, a podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

In the workplace, 80 per cent of workers say "yes" when asked if they enjoy their work, says Gallup chief executive, Mr Jon Clifton. But ask about their relationships with co-workers and their boss, and they start getting miserable. Can managers do anything that will make our lives less unhappy in 2023?

After a motorbike accident in Cambodia eight years ago, Mr Jason Lim spent 40 days in a coma. He was 24. The doctor had his death certificate prepared. How would an experience like this change your view of happiness?

His colleague at SGTech - marketing manager Ms Low Rui Yin - says she's always harried, annoyed, and wanting to be better, quicker, perfect. But this year, maybe the status quo is enough.

Join Krist Boo's conversation with Mr Lim, Ms Low and Mr Clifton. After all, it is tradition to start each year by throwing everything we can at happiness, just to raise the odds of being happy for the rest of the year, isn't it? Here's to a happy New Year for you.

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0:06 The accident

1:39 The kancheong, or harried and excitable, Singaporean

2:23 Singapore, the emotionless society

8:53 The premature death certificate

10:30 Happiness and sadness

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Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they look back on the year and chat about how the US-China relationship will continue to develop in 2023.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:00 The seismic ramifications of Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit in 2022

2:43 American tech sanctions on China

6:04 China’s return to the world stage

7:35 Biden’s foreign policy in 2023

Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg), Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

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Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh presents Asian perspectives of Asian domestic issues and international relations.

On Dec 9 Indian and Chinese troops got into a skirmish on the border of India’s north eastern Arunachal Pradesh state with China - the eastern sector of the long and in many places disputed Himalayan border. As previously in 2020, this skirmish did not involve firearms, but no less brutal hand to hand combat with weapons like wooden clubs embedded with nails. In this new clash there were reportedly injuries, but no deaths.

In this episode on the volatile Himalayan border, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Dr Manoj Joshi, Distinguished Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in New Delhi and author of a new book Understanding the India-China Border: The Enduring Threat of War in High Himalaya; and Dr Aparna Pande, scholar of Indian and South Asian foreign policy, and Director of the Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia, at the Hudson Institute in Washington DC.

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2:08 This time, very clearly, the Chinese came up with a plan. They had an extraordinarily large number in their patrol. This was not just a patrol. But given their 2020 experience, the Indians were ready.

4:10 The significance of Tawang is not just strategic, but that the Tawang Monastery is there – one of the most sacred places for Tibetan Buddhists.

5:44 The obsession with Tawang actually begins only in the mid 1980s. The Chinese said if you want to settle the (disputes border), you must give us Tawang – and India has bluntly said that means you don’t want a settlement.

6:45 The Indian Army is on Yangtse, and the Chinese are trying to push them out.

7:45 The Chinese have fobbed off Indian attempts to negotiate a settlement on the border. Overlapping claims are convenient, keeping India off balance.

10:00 A 1996 agreement between India and China, prohibits the use of weapons in the 2-kilometre zone along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). But how long will that last? It’s a matter of time before a breakdown.

12:35 Chinese actions on the border have driven India and the United States to become more closely aligned.

13:00 Broad consensus in India on China, and strong defenses in the Himalayas. India dropped the ball in 2020 but learned its lesson.

14:05 The Chinese have been rapidly beefing up infrastructure in Yangtse; there is a buildup – on both sides.

15:30 At the end of the day the border issue has to be decided at the highest levels in both countries, otherwise, it will escalate.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ Insight editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

Earlier this year, the admission by three national swimmers - Commonwealth Games silver medallist Teong Tzen Wei, Olympic champion Joseph Schooling and Amanda Lim - that they had consumed controlled drugs, in particular, cannabis, while abroad, sent shockwaves through the sporting community in Singapore. Mr Schooling was fined $10,000 following investigations by a disciplinary committee. The Singapore National Olympic Council also fined Ms Lim $2,800 and Mr Teong $3,200 for breaching the council’s code of conduct.

Here to make sense of the case, what the law says about it, and what it means for Singapore as countries around the region loosen up rules on drug consumption, is Associate Professor of Law at the Singapore Management University Eugene Tan.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:30 What does the law say about drug consumption in Singapore and overseas?

4:00 Why SportSG took reference from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) even though WADA's rules are different from Singapore law

7:50 How different countries' and international agencies' approaches to "recreational" vs "hard" drugs have evolved

12:45 Younger Singaporeans are more accepting of drug consumption. Should Singapore take a softer stand on drugs, or is this a slippery slope?

19:05 The need for a multi-pronged approach, from legislation to public education and harm prevention

Read the article here: https://str.sg/wCHB

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Come next year, Singapore will launch its major preventive health strategy Healthier SG, which will include free cancer screening for three cancer - colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer. Are these enough? Should you pay to screen for other cancers? Should you pay for a cancer marker test?

To answer these questions and more, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to Dr Wong Seng Weng, the medical director and consultant medical oncologist of The Cancer Centre under the Singapore Medical Group.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:57 Advice for cancer screening in Singapore

7:09 Family cancer history that might affect you

12:09 Faecal Immunochemcial Test - is it accurate?

18:05 Are the health screening packages in the market recommended?

27:36 Advice for people: when should you start screening?

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth week of the month.

Fans from across Asean will shift their attention from events in Qatar to South-east Asia's premier football tournament when the 2022 AFF Championship gets underway from Dec 20 till Jan 16, 2023. The biennial football competition is organised by the Asean Football Federation (AFF).

Six-time champions Thailand are looking to successfully defend the title that they won at the last edition but will face stiff competition from favourites Vietnam and the likes of Indonesia and Malaysia. The Lions will look to at least reach the last four, a feat that they achieved in the previous tournament.

In this episode, ST sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by two men who have won the tournament before - Singapore national team captain Hariss Harun and Thailand head coach Alexandre Polking. They discuss what the tournament means and expectations of their teams.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:46 What does the AFF Championship mean to Hariss and Polking?

5:09 How have the Lions reacted to the injuries to star striker Ikhsan Fandi?

9:06 Expectations for defending champions Thailand

11:35 Why Vietnam are the favourites

13:49 What can fans expect from Singapore and Thailand?

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth week of the month.

In this episode, ST’s sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz, reporting from the ground at the World Cup in Doha, chats with ST football columnist John Brewin, based in London.

They review Lionel Messi and Argentina’s incredible final win over France, their highlights of the tournament, and the legacy Qatar 2022 will leave behind.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:55 - The final: Better than Istanbul

03:11 - Goosebump moments

07:47 - Highlights of the tournament

10:06 - More winter World Cups to come?

12:17 - Qatar 2022’s off-pitch legacy; discussing allegations of 'sportswashing'

16:51 - Standout moment of the World Cup

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Host Lee Su Shyan - associate editor at The Straits Times - offers you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money. In this episode, find out what to take into consideration as you manage the funds that you are passing onto the next generation.

There are issues such as tax as well as how to structure the income payouts so that the beneficiaries cannot spend all the money in one go. Trusts are a structure where you can leave your instructions and they will be carried out.

Su Shyan hosts her expert guest Mr Lee Chiwi, chief executive at PreceptsGroup International.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:00 What’s important as you start on estate planning

5:10 Why and how a trust can come in useful for very young beneficiaries

6:11 With more Singaporeans leaving larger amounts in their CPF accounts upon their demise, why it may make sense to do a nomination of CPF funds into a simple trust to avoid issues

8:06 How taxes may be an issue when it comes to estate planning; example of a beneficiary becoming a newly-wed and looking to buy his first home

10:30 Trusts for special needs individuals

Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Eden Soh and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

With long queues at fever clinics and medicine running low at pharmacies, Beijing is facing a huge spike in Covid-19 infections after a further easing of restrictions.

ST's China correspondent Elizabeth Law discusses with host Hairianto Diman, how a city of 21 million people is coping with the latest outbreak.

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

December 9 marks the official launch of Mentoring SG, the national mentoring movement. Themed ‘Standing on the shoulders of Giants', this movement believes that every youth should have the opportunity to grow together with mentors who care.

In this episode, Grace looks at what it takes to be a mentor, how others have done it, and how more youths can be encouraged to step forward to be mentors. In the studio with her are Mr Chong Leong Fatt, deputy principal, Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College Central; Mr Tan Chung Hao, an ITE alumni who was mentored during his school days there and has gone on to mentor others; and Ms Yvonne Kong, a career futurist and workforce developer who works in a local university.

This episode is brought to you by the National Youth Council, in support of Forward Singapore: https://mentoring.sg/

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:10 How Chong Chung Hao and Leong Fatt find time to mentor others in spite of their busy schedules

9:30 How more youths can be encouraged to step forward to be mentors for ITE students, and the challenges they face

12:32 How Yvonne began her mentoring journey as a working professional

13:57 Yvonne has mentored people aged 13-60; are different skills needed to mentor people of different ages?

16:40 Why companies should be more outward-looking and embrace mentoring, even if it does not lead to immediate internal benefits

18:12 How companies can step out as a department or mentoring group, increase employee engagement through mentoring

19:10 Why mentoring is more important than ever since the pandemic, and how people can get started on the Mentoring.sg movement

More on:

Mentoring first steps through Mentoring SG: https://mentoring.sg/mentoring-culture

Mentoring opportunities: https://mentoringsg.com/

National Youth Council: https://www.nyc.gov.sg/

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Synopsis: This is a special-edition podcast series by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and globally.

In the series’ ninth episode, ST’s deputy news editor Andre Yeo, crime correspondent David Sun and journalist Jessie Lim speak with Ms Verena Chin, owner of home-based bakery Le Artisserie.

During the episode, Ms Chin recounts her experience of having her Instagram business account taken over by scammers and how she regained it within two days.

She also advises Instagram users on the steps they can take to recover their accounts - such as immediately requesting a change in e-mail address and asking friends to report to Instagram, if their accounts have been hacked.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:28 How scammers took over Ms Verena Chin’s Instagram account in Sept 2022

7:23 Why home-based business owners depend heavily on Instagram for orders

10:50 How Ms Chin regained access to her Instagram account within a day

18:11 Warning signs someone may be trying to take over your Instagram account

23:48 What scammers can do after taking over your Instagram account

Read ST's Stop Scams articles: https://str.sg/wWt9

Anti-Scam Hotline: 1800-722-6688 (9am - 5pm); https://www.scamalert.sg/
National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 (8am - 12am); https://ccs.org.sg/nch/

Produced by: Andre Yeo (andrey@sph.com.sg), Jessie Lim (ljessie@sph.com.sg), David Sun (davidsun@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

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Is real estate still a good hedge against inflation? Can real estate income even keep pace with inflation and is there any upside left to capture?

Podcast editor Claressa Monteiro gets the answers from Richard Kimble, managing director and lead portfolio manager, real estate at Nuveen.

This episode is brought to you by Nuveen.

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01:55 Real estate mitigating market volatility

02:59 Sectors worth looking into

03:40 Sectors affected by today’s environment

04:36 Real estate and sustainability objectives

06:32 Real estate performance throughout cycle

07:08 Interest rates and real estate

07:55 Outlook for sector in 2023

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

In this episode, find out how to spot stroke symptoms and what happens after a stroke patient gets to the hospital.

Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is restricted. It can be due to the blockage of blood vessels (ischaemic stroke) or bleeding in the brain (haemorrhagic stroke). Data from the latest Singapore Stroke Registry Annual Report, which is for 2020, showed that stroke cases have risen to 8,846 in 2020, up from 5,890 in 2010.

Stroke is a life-threatening condition and the acronym FAST (Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time) is used to remember the signs of a stroke. Still, this can be missed.

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Professor Deidre Anne De Silva, the head and senior consultant at the Department of Neurology in the National Neuroscience Institute (Singapore General Hospital campus).

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:12 Why every minute counts; emergency treatment means calling 995 for an ambulance, not delaying

6:26 What happens when you get treated faster within 4.5 hours, or after delaying it for 24 hours

10:51 Early stroke symptoms to look out for

19:53 Prof De Silva's advice for stroke awareness and prevention; 4 out 5 strokes are actually preventable

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Eden Soh

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth week of the month.

Seismic shocks, upsets, last-minute winners and former champions crashing out. In terms of the football on show, the World Cup in Qatar has already been one of the most memorable and incredible tournaments in its 92-year history - and it's not done yet.

In this episode, Straits Times sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz, reporting from the ground in Doha, sits down at Qatar's famous Souq Waqif marketplace with James Walton, sports business group leader for Deloitte South-east Asia.

Over some coffee, they chat about what the atmosphere has been like at the first World Cup in the Middle East, how it compares to previous tournaments, and of course, the football they’ve witnessed.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:50 How does Qatar compare to Brazil or Russia?

6:18 The ‘rocking’ Fan Festivals in Qatar

10:16 Is Qatar looking like Messi’s tournament?

14:16 Shocks and surprises at this World Cup

19:32 Best football moment so far

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

In this episode, we look how insurers and asset managers can be powerful actors in accelerating the green transition.

The finance sector, including insurers, can set tougher policies that limit or exclude financing and coverage to fossil fuel-linked firms and instead focus on renewable energy and other low-carbon investments.

ST’s climate editor David Fogarty hosts his Paris-based guest Thomas Coudert, head of fixed income sustainability for AXA Investment Managers. This episode is brought to you by AXA Investment Managers: https://str.sg/wCpw

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:12 The investment management industry, what it invests in and how much money is at its disposal to invest in companies and assets?

2:29 The Net Zero Asset Managers Commitment: With 291 signatories, including AXA IM, it commits to support the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner

3:35 Their 3-step action plan

5:45 Outlook and industry expectations after a 'disappointing' COP27

7:15 AXA IM has nearly 900 billion euros in assets under management: What portion is invested in green energy assets, or green bonds? How it is lowering its exposure to fossil fuel assets

9:46 How the Russian invasion of Ukraine will delay the transition to a low-carbon economy in short term, but how it could drive the green transition in the long term

11:00 After COP27, is there stronger action outside the UN process that gives hope? How blended finance can support climate change transition

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

It’s been more than four decades since Singapore introduced its first national computerisation plan. Today, the little red dot in South-east Asia has become one of the world’s leading tech cities.

What does that mean? How did we get here? What does it mean for Singaporeans?

Host Krist Boo discusses Singapore’s rise as a global tech city in Work Talk, a podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

Joining her in this episode are Mr Anshul Jain, managing director for Southeast Asia and India with Cushman & Wakefield, Ms Yean Cheong, executive director of SGTech, and three computing students from the National University of Singapore, Mr Davidson Chua, Mr Lin Jiayong and Mr Jirapat Jirasevijinda.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:40 What makes a global tech city?

5:30 Have tech firms changed Singapore's central business district?

7:12 Singapore's new sights: digital trust and sustainable tech

8:29 Will tech offer good jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans?

9:43 SME or MNC: Which should young aspiring tech workers choose?

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Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, the Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe every month.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

Weeks after 159 people died in a crowd crush in Seoul’s clubbing district on Halloween, South Korea is preparing for year-end festivities.

In this episode, she chats with ST's South Korea correspondent Chang May Choon.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:13 Seoul will be different this time, after the Itaewon tragedy

4:35 Ppali, ppali (fast) & skinship: understanding Korean crowd culture

9:55 Is behaviour changing in the ‘subway from hell’?

17:05 Has the Itaewon tragedy yielded some lessons?

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Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

If you're looking to buy a new home, you'll know that property cooling measures – including lower limits for HDB housing loans – kicked in at the end of September. But what type of loan is best for you? Fixed-rate? Floating rate? Or both? Find out more in this podcast.

Produced by: Alyssa Woo and ST Video team

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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.

Can transferring your wealth to the next generation really be easy? The bottom line is: the issue of succession or wealth transfer requires a lot of thought and planning. Genevieve Cua speaks to Angie Han, head of wealth planning for South Asia from Pictet Wealth Management for more insights.

This episode is brought to you by Pictet Wealth Management.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:30 How much wealth involved in the intergenerational wealth transfer in Asia

03:10 Planning is required for wealth transfer: some considerations

06:15 How family offices help in wealth structuring and transfer

08:23 What a seamless wealth transfer means

10:03 A will alone may not suffice; role of trusts

11:50 Why 70% of intergenerational wealth transfers fail

14:45 How philanthropy helps to keep families engaged

Produced by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim

Edited by: Howie Lim

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Asian Family Offices Multiplying

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Asian Family Offices’ Overcoming Challenges

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ Insight editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

The term "strawberry generation" usually refers to those born after 1981. Over time, the term has expanded to include pretty much any young person whom the older generation consider to be easily bruised - like a strawberry. But is this a fair perception of the younger generation?

Here to help unpack the strawberries are Chew Han Ei, senior research fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, National University of Singapore; and Vincent Chua, associate professor at NUS’ department of sociology and anthropology.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:20 Are common perceptions of the strawberry generation justified?

4:16 Key findings of a recent youth study, and how youth overcame adversity during Covid-19

11:20 Whether youth's sense of unity, grit and resilience will dissipate when the crisis is over

14:02: How to get more youth to answer the call to action in the long term

17:35 What the Government, parents, and community can do to foster stronger bonds and trust with the youth

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Produced by: Grace Ho (graceho@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia.

This ST video livestream was hosted by Cheow Sue-Ann on Nov 24.

Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Anwar Ibrahim has ended a 24-year wait to lead Malaysia at 5pm (Nov 24), after he was sworn in as Prime Minister.

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Synopsis: The Business Times Future of Finance showcases content from leading industry players in the financial services sector about the transformational journey of finance into the digital era.

What does true digitalisation look like? In order to become a digital bank of the future, one needs to understand the customer of today and the future. For more insights, we speak to Serene Koh, head of group digital business and digital transformation, global consumer financial services, OCBC Bank.

This episode of Future of Finance podcast is presented by OCBC Bank.

Highlights:

01:07 What true digitalisation looks like and requires

02:23 What else is involved, besides technology

06:37 Challenges building hyper personalised digital experiences

09:33 The concerns of data privacy and security addressed

10:35 The necessities vs the nice-to-haves

12:18 Future trends to keep an eye on

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport.

Assistant sports editor Jonathan Wong sits down with Lilian Thuram, former World Cup winner-turned-human rights activist and author.

Thuram is regarded as one of the finest defenders of his generation and Les Bleus' most capped player. He chats about his latest book, White Thinking, which focuses on racial identity, as well as defending champions France's chances at the ongoing Qatar World Cup.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:47 Legacy of France's 1998 winning team

3:32 Is racism in sport worse than before?

6:28 Why is it so tough to win back-to-back World Cups?

9:10 Has the criticism of Qatar been fair?

12:12 The importance of people like Jordan Henderson

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Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents Asian views of the United States.

It has been a busy month in Asia for diplomacy, with the highlight a much-anticipated, over three-hour meeting in Bali, Indonesia on the occasion of the G20 between President Xi Jinping of China and President Joe Biden of the United States.

In this episode on regional summitry, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Curtis Chin, chair of the Milken Institute’s operations in Asia and a former US Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank; and Murray Hiebert, senior associate at the Centre for Security and International Studies (CSIS) and also head of research at Bower Group Asia.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:50 Not about breakthroughs or new agreements, but about these two leaders getting together and talking

2:53 Fundamental positions did not change in Bali, and that was not a surprise

3:29 Why some in China are saying self-reliance is good for them, if they are not able to depend on the US

5:24 Little space between Republicans and Democrats in attitude and tone, on China

7:00 US Congress could pass the Taiwan Policy Act, which will again irritate Beijing

12:00 One legacy of the G20, coupled with its chairmanship of Asean in 2023, will be to spotlight Indonesia - an important country that does not get due recognition globally

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

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Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia.

What will Malaysia's political landscape look like, after the dust settles from its 15th General Election? What do the election results say about Malaysia's voters and how they pick their leaders?

Is race-based voting entrenched? And what is the future for Pakatan Harapan's Anwar Ibrahim?

ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh and Francis Hutchinson, Senior Fellow and coordinator of the Malaysia Studies Programme at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, share their thoughts with host Lynlee Foo.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:15 The 4 scenarios for forming a possible a government

5:15 The possible return of Muhyiddin Yassin as Prime Minister? Will Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) demand senior portfolios after it bagged most seats?

10:40 Explaining the 'green tsunami' of vote results, how Perikatan Nasional (PN) scored by wooing Malay voters away from Barisan Nasional (BN)

20:15 What the future holds for Umno president Zahid Hamidi

31:35 Breaking down demographics and the Anwar Ibrahim factor from Pakatan Harapan's vote results

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Host Ven Sreenivasan - associate editor at The Straits Times - offers you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

In this episode, Ven speaks with Mr Vasu Menon, executive director for investment strategy at OCBC Bank, about how the US Federal Reserve has just hiked up its key short term rate by another 75 basis points, the 6th consecutive hike this year and 4th consecutive 75 bps hike.

There is widespread expectation of an economic slowdown and even a recession next year. They discuss how things can pan out and how young adults can cushion themselves against the worst effects of a recession.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:37 What is the Fed rate hike, and why is the US Federal Reserve raising rates?

5:23 Impact of rate hikes on countries such as Singapore

7:29 Mr Menon's 5-tip action plan for young investors: Safe product types to invest in, speak to your bank, budget for what you need, set aside 12 months of funds in case you lose your job in a recession

9:15 5th tip: For long-term investing, why you should monitor the technology and ESG sectors, and healthcare and utilities, and financial sector

10:05 What will be the catalyst for a sustained market rebound?

Produced by: Ven Sreenivasan (ven@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: This is a special-edition podcast series by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and globally.

In the series’ eighth episode, ST’s deputy news editor Andre Yeo, crime correspondent David Sun and journalist Jessie Lim speak with Mr Brian Bruce, chief of operations at Global Anti Scam Organization (Gaso), who is in charge of its investigations team.

During the episode, Mr Bruce warned about pig butchering scams which combine tactics used in love and investment scams.

Mr Bruce also mentioned how Gaso - formed in June 2021 - works with government agencies in South-east Asia to secure the release of human trafficking victims duped into working for scam syndicates in Myanmar and Cambodia.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:40 What the Global Anti Scam Organization (Gaso) does to tackle scams worldwide

3:11 How Mr Bruce lost US$200,000 in a cryptocurrency investment scam in September 2021

9:03 How the pig butchering scam works and its impact on victims

17:57 Scam syndicates in South-east Asia and their recruitment tactics

20:05 How scam victims can recover psychologically from a scam

22:26 How Gaso works with US and South-east Asian law enforcement agencies to secure the release of those lured into working for scam syndicates

Read ST's Stop Scams articles: https://str.sg/wWt9

Anti-Scam Hotline: 1800-722-6688 (9am - 5pm); https://www.scamalert.sg/
National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 (8am - 12am); https://ccs.org.sg/nch/

Produced by: Andre Yeo (andrey@sph.com.sg), Jessie Lim (ljessie@sph.com.sg), David Sun (davidsun@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

At the COP27 climate talks here in Egypt, a key focus is how to help poorer, more vulnerable nations cope with increasingly extreme weather events that threaten their homes, their jobs and the food they grow. Adapting to climate impacts has become an urgent need for billions of people around the globe, yet the money to help them is a fraction of what's needed.

Wealthy nations are under pressure at COP27 to give more climate cash since they are most responsible for the emissions that are making the world's weather more dangerous. And few places are more vulnerable to climate impacts than Africa.

In this episode, ST's climate change editor David Fogarty speaks with Dr Debra Roberts, a leading scientist with the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and a global expert on adaptation and urban resilience. Dr Roberts is also head of the Sustainable and Resilient City Initiatives Unit in Durban, South Africa.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:43 Why has adapting to climate change become so important?

3:19 “Africa’s biggest adaptation need is basic development”

6:09 Why is it important to also look at how nature is being affected by climate change?

11:58 Is it possible to make cities climate-proof?

14:39 Is there a limit to adapting to climate change?

Produced by: David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Audrey Tan, Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia.

A record 108 independent candidates are contesting in Malaysia’s 15th General Election, stealing some thunder from mainstream politicians.

The Straits Times’ Hairianto Diman meets three colourful independent candidates to find out why they choose to fight the odds in the Malaysian GE.

They are:

Mr Lee Wai Hong, a 42-year-old website designer (contesting the Seputeh seat)

Mr Kuan Chee Heng, a 59-year-old social activist (contesting the Puchong seat)

Ms Siti Kasim, a 59-year-old lawyer and social activist (contesting the Batu seat)

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Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspired by the newsroom of your trusted partner.

Follow on audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, or Google Home smart speaker devices. Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media Trust.

Blockchain harbours great potential for the financial sector and this technology promises innovative applications and greater efficiency in a fully digitalized financial industry. What are the shockwaves that UOB anticipates? Today we speak with Heng Koon How, executive director for Blockchain & Digital Assets at UOB to find out.

This episode of Future of Finance podcast is presented by UOB.

Highlights:

01:04 Blockchain’s role in the future of finance

02:45 Game changing blockchain technology

05:05 The draw of CBDCs

08:48 Asset tokenisation to help fundraising

10:51 Significance of asset tokenisation for Singapore

12:16 Banks need to pivot

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Produced by: Howie Lim, Claressa Monteiro & Lee Kim Siang

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

In this episode, we look at why you should start insuring yourself against critical illnesses when you are in your 20s or early 30s.

Cancer, heart attacks and stroke are three common critical illnesses in Singapore. We are living longer but we may be spending more time in poor health. Looking at government statistics, we can see that in Singapore, cardiovascular disease accounted for 32 per cent of all deaths in 2021. This means that almost one out of three deaths in Singapore is due to heart disease or stroke. Spotting a stroke early can help to save a life. Recovery after a stroke, however, may take a long time..

Most millennials and Gen Z are busy establishing their careers. Growing their wealth is likely to take priority over protecting their health, but this is the time to think about health insurance.

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo finds out more from neurosurgeon Dr Chou Ning from Chou Neuroscience Clinic and Eddy Lim, who is the head of Propositions and Portfolio Management, at Great Eastern. This episode is brought to you by Great Eastern: https://str.sg/w9qr

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:15 Incidence of stroke among younger age groups is about 10-15% of entire stroke cohort

3:15 Among survivors of stroke, 50% would still be chronically disabled after one year

4:10 Risk of recurring stroke within the next five years

6:39 Avoiding placing financial burden on your parents; plans that can cost as low as $20 a month to cover critical illnesses

9:11 Dr Chou on a recent case of a healthy 46-year-old patient who came in with some weakness in his left hand; eventually diagnosed with a small ischaemic stroke

11:54 Tip: Consider cover critical illnesses one time, and covering recurrence with a rider for a second payout

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Help cancer survivors in their rehab journey: https://str.sg/w9qC

About Great Eastern: https://str.sg/w9qy

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport.

With the World Cup kicking off on Nov 20, ST Sports Talk looks at what you can expect in Qatar.

Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz - who will be on the ground covering the tournament - chats with features editor for ST Video, Jonathan Roberts, and sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan about the favourites, dark horses, players to look out for, and whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo can have the fairytale ending to their careers.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:49 Who our money is on

5:00 A Messi-Ronaldo final on the cards?

10:03 A World Cup of young guns

12:41 Could it ‘Come Home’ to England this time?

16:33 And the Golden Boot goes to…

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Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia.

This ST video livestream was hosted by Cheow Sue-Ann on Nov 14.

First-time voters, multiple political coalitions, and flash floods are just a few factors that make Malaysia's general election unpredictable. Hairianto Diman reports on what's at stake in the national polls.

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

BioNTech's chief operating officer Dr Sierk Poetting discusses with ST's Cheow Sue-Ann the company's plans to establish its first mRNA facility in Singapore. Located at Tuas Biomedical Park, the plant will also serve as the German firm's regional headquarters.

Produced by: ST Video team

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of Asian Insider, featuring China correspondent Danson Cheong and US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh.

China correspondent Danson Cheong in Beijing and US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh in Washington DC discuss with ST's Cheow Sue-Ann, the key takeaways from the meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden.

The two men met in person for the first time during Mr Biden's presidency on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Indonesia.

Relations between the two superpowers have deteriorated in recent years as they clashed over a range of issues including Taiwan and Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Produced by: ST Video

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With global equities own more than 21 per cent in the first half of 2022 and fixed income assets having cratered this year on fears of rising interest rates, does global equity have a place in your portfolio?

Correspondent Howie Lim finds out how to safeguard your wealth from Robert Hinchliffe, portfolio manager and head of global sector cluster research from PineBridge Investments.

This episode is brought to you by PineBridge Investments.

Highlights:

01:15 Outlook for global equities

02:40 Have we reached a market turning point?

03:33 Where investors should allocate

05:56 ESG compliant opportunities

08:17 The risks to note

10:01 Differentiated and style neutral portfolio

13:07 Long running themes for sustained alpha

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Future-Proofing Portfolios - Fund Manager Q&A

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Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor Ravi Velloor, as he distills his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, he chats with Dr. Edward Luttwak, the famed American expert on war strategy

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:23 Putin provided Nato with an enemy

12:37 Wars fought by single boy families

18:11 Is war in Asia inevitable?

21:52 Standoff wars, cyber and space

26:36 Nato expands eastward

32:36 Great State Autism

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Fa'izah Sani

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' Insight editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

We've all read reports of million-dollar HDB resale flats. To ensure that HDB flats remain affordable and to encourage prudent borrowing amid the rising interest rate environment, a slew of new measures were announced on Sept 30. One of them is a wait-out period of 15 months before private property owners are allowed to buy a non-subsidised HDB resale flat. This is a temporary measure that will be reviewed based on overall demand and market changes.

In the studio to unpack the thinking behind the measures, as well as their impact, is Tan Tee Khoon, Country Manager of PropertyGuru Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:15 Why the cooling measures are needed

3:40: Why is the wait-out period set at 15 months? Is the move too draconian?

8:20 Will the latest moves push demand to smaller HDB flats?

10:32 How the private housing and rental markets could be affected

12:51 Possible indicators the Government could look at before deciding whether to discontinue the measures

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Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia.

This ST video livestream was hosted by Hairianto Diman on Nov 6.

With the candidates for all 222 parliamentary seats confirmed, Malaysia’s 15th general election (GE15) is underway. Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh weighs in on the key battles to watch after nomination closed on Saturday, Nov 5.

This hotly-contested election will see several multi-cornered fights, especially in key battleground states where the three biggest coalitions - Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan, and Perikatan Nasional - are vying to capture the most number of seats to form the next government.

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

Regulators will act swiftly - "in a matter of hours" - to ensure social media platforms respond in a robust manner to deal with egregious content, says Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo.

In an interview with The Straits Times' Cheow Sue-Ann, she shares plans of how officers will be deployed to regulate a fast-moving space like social media. The users themselves, parents and the broader community also play key roles.

Singapore passed a new bill on Nov 9 allowing regulators to compel technology companies to remove harmful online content. Failure to do so could result in a $1 million penalty.

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Follow on audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, or Google Home smart speaker devices. Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media Trust.

As a leader in transaction banking for trade finance clients, HSBC believes every challenge is an opportunity. How can your business keep up with the evolution to better position itself for the future? We speak to Shayan Hazir, chief digital officer, HSBC to find out.

This episode of Future of Finance podcast is presented by HSBC Singapore.

Highlights:

01:28 Continuing challenges to transformation

04:06 Top challenge: working capital

06:41 Internationalisation and mindset

10:08 Resilience in volatile times

12:05 Web3, DeFi, embedded finance, tokenisation

16:32 Benefits to consumers

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Governments are at the heart of global climate action, setting the policies and direction for businesses and the public. And their influence will be on full display at this year’s COP27 climate talks in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt. Delegates from nearly 200 nations are tasked with accelerating action on climate change and boosting finance for poorer countries.

But many governments have been too slow to act, leading to rising greenhouse gas emissions and global temperatures. What can be done to get them to act? In this episode, ST's climate change editor David Fogarty and co-host Audrey Tan speak with Ms Sharon Seah, Senior Fellow at the ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute and coordinator of the Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme, to discuss the key role of governments and what steps they can take to accelerate climate action, especially in South-east Asia.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:28 Why are governments so important in speeding up climate change action?

2:34 What are some of the tools governments can use to increase green investments?

5:25 Why are governments so slow to act?

9:57 What are the kinds of climate actions people in Asean expect from their governments?

14:00 "We need a major transformation of economies. We need a price on carbon."

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Eden Soh and Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Last week, I wore a back-plunging, tomato-coloured ball gown to the office. My boss asked if I had omelette for breakfast. He's so CUTE.

If that's you talking, my friend, you have a problem. Maybe more than one...but you have a crush on your boss.

In this very fun episode of Work Talk, host Krist Boo bats around reasons for workers who idealise their bosses. We ask if it is more likely to happen to male leaders, and if younger workers are more likely to fall into the abyss of infatuation. Her guests are O-Psych CEO and psychologist Hetal Doshi, and Ms Low Rui Yin, a millennial marketing manager at SGTech.

We promise that you'll never look at the boss the same way again.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:39 Why are leaders natural magnets?

2:16 How do you draw the line before love?

6:05 Are women bosses less attractive?

8:12 Do younger workers expect bosses to be friends?

10:20 Should you make your boss love you?

Read more: My friend, are you in love with your boss?

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST's China correspondent Aw Cheng Wei.

The idea of senior citizens looking for romance is no longer a stigma as older Chinese people become more affluent and seek out the better things in life. And Changpuhe Park is where they often find it.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:59 Covid-19 put a stop to a twice-weekly ritual in a public park next to the famous Tiananmen Square

3:07 The quiet but picturesque setting for the seniors romance

4:57 The idea of a complete family unit shapes expectations

6:59 Are the children ok with parents looking for romance?

9:30 Some entrepreneurial mainlanders are making money off loneliness

11:10 Is this a story where they live happily after?

Read Aw Cheng Wei’s article here: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/lonely-elderly-park-their-reservations-and-look-for-love

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

Cryptocurrencies are more than just about 'crypto bros' and NFTs more than bored ape artwork. Beyond the hype, there are many practical, useful - and fun - applications.
These innovative technologies have also recently come under more scrutiny – in October, the @Monetary Authority of Singapore - MAS proposed new rules to curb speculation while the Singapore High Court ruled that NFTs can be considered as property.

The @Singapore FinTech Festival happening this week (2-4 Nov) will be sure to garner more debate about its uses.

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Organ donation usually takes place after brain death, which is when there is total and irreversible loss of brain function. A patient with brain death cannot breathe on his own, and cannot recover, but his organs may still function for some time as he is supported on a ventilator. This is when conversations on organ donations typically take place.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Associate Professor Tan Hui Ling, the Assistant Chairman of the Medical Board, Clinical Quality and Audit, and a senior consultant at the Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine department at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) to find out more about the organ donation process and address some of the concerns that people may have about it.

At TTSH, Prof Tan spearheaded a programme to train the multi-disciplinary ICU teams (doctors, nurses, medical social workers) on the management of brain death and organ donation.

She was the director of TTSH's neurological Intensive Care Unit and chair of the hospital’s Brain Death and Organ Donation Taskforce from 2010 to 2018. Prof Tan was awarded the National Healthcare Group’s Distinguished Achievement Award this year for her various contributions.

In Singapore, under the Human Organ Transplant Act, all citizens and permanent residents will be considered as organ donors, unless they opt out of it. The act allows for the kidneys, heart, liver and corneas to be donated for transplantation in the event of death.

There is also the Medical Therapy, Education and Research Act, which is a voluntary opt-in scheme that allows any individual aged 18 and above to donate his or her organs, tissues or even the whole body upon death, for transplantation, education and research.

In 2017, the National Organ Transplant Unit introduced the donor coordinator role to better support potential brain-dead donor families. This donation specialist will support the donor family and address their queries or concerns on the donation process. When the donor assessment starts, the transplant coordinator takes over.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:26 Organ donation rates in Singapore

3:41 Process of organ donations

7:04 Story about an organ donor

17:16 What can be done to speed up organ waiting time?

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

In this very special crossover episode of #PopVultures and Green Pulse, hosts Jan Lee and Audrey Tan discuss celebrities and the climate.

Hollywood personalities like Kylie Jenner recently found herself the subject of much criticism after she posted a picture of herself with her partner Travis Scott standing between two private jets with the caption: "You wanna take mine or yours?"

Amid an ongoing climate crisis that is already impacting vulnerable communities, her picture did not go down well, with many criticising Jenner and celebrities like her who use private jets - an extremely environmentally harmful mode of travel.

Jan and Audrey discuss the impact celebs have - both good and bad - on the environment through their lifestyles, endorsements and public stances.

Highlights (tap/click above):

01:43 Kylie Jenner and celebrities' use of private jets; why is air travel so harmful to the environment?

08:33 Is it fair to single celebrities out as 'climate criminals' when climate change is a far-reaching global problem?

12:15 Kourtney Kardashian's collaboration with Boohoo

13:50 What is greenwashing? Why is it difficult to detect?

26:15 Can celebrities ever be helpful in the fight against climate change?

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Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents Asian views of the United States.

In this episode on regional summitry, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Professor Simon Tay, chair of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs and non-resident Singapore Ambassador to Greece; and Thitinan Pongsuthirak, director of the Institute of Security and International Studies at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. (Headline amended to reflect Oct 28 White House statement that President Biden will attend Asean summits in Cambodia).

Highlights (click/tap above):

5:24 Asean had a good run in the 1990s, even 2000s, but now we see China and the US locked in conflict and picking Asean apart.

8:25 Avoiding the Cold War mentality of a great schism is the key

11:14 There is a sense of foreboding on the direction of the US-China relationship, but the commentariat in the west is not always helpful

17:13 The Americans have also been active, choosing partners to bandwagon against China

18:50 Over the past decade divisive issues within Asean have grown - including over Myanmar and the Mekong

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim and Fa’izah Sani

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' Insight editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

In Part Two, she takes a closer look at how the Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) scheme works, and how it could evolve over time.

In the studio to share their experiences are two former NMPs: Anthea Ong, also the editor of a new book called The Nominated Member Of Parliament Scheme: Are Unelected Voices Still Necessary In Parliament?; and Nicholas Fang, managing director of Blackdot Research.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:40 Whether NMPs discuss and divide up the topics among themselves

4:15 Should NMPs talk about any topic or only those they are familiar with?

9:23 Nerve-wracking as well as fun moments in the House

15:55 Anthea's and Nicholas' memorable experiences as NMPs

20:30 What changes they would like to see to the NMP scheme

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

Inflation continues to climb here in Singapore. The Monetary Authority of Singapore Core Inflation rose to 5.3% on a year-on-year basis in September, up from 5.1% in August.

The pickup in core inflation was on account of larger increases in the prices of food, services and retail & other goods.

ST multimedia correspondent Cheow Sue-Ann discusses this topic with associate editor Vikram Khanna.

Produced by: ST Video team

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Over three months, national powerlifter Farhanna Farid broke two world records in the deadlift. She talks about why she wants to go even further.

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport.

ST Sports Talk welcomes sporting royalty in this episode in the form of four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome, widely regarded as one of the greatest cyclists of all time.

Speaking to Sazali Abdul Aziz and Kimberly Kwek from his residence in Monaco, Froome talks about his road to recovery from an awful crash in 2019, what keeps him going at the ripe age of 37, as well as the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium on Oct 29 and 30, which he will be racing in.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:17 Being regarded as a cycling G.O.A.T

3:37 Why he still puts himself through the grind

5:56 Criteriums vs long races

7:23 Being forced to slow down after the 2019 injury

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Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they chat about the national security messaging that Washington and Beijing have been putting out recently in the US National Security Strategy and China’s 20th Party Congress. How might that affect what US-China competition looks like, going forward?

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:47 The Biden administration’s National Security Strategy

3:50 Xi Jinping’s speech at the 20th Party Congress

6:12 China's drive for self-sufficiency

7:18 Prospects for US-China cooperation

Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg), Teo Tong Kai & Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Mental health stigma is what happens when a person with a mental illness is seen in a negative light. It can lead to discrimination, as a person may be treated differently because of his or her mental illness. This stigma often stems from a lack of understanding of mental illness.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to Ms Porsche Poh, the executive director of Silver Ribbon (Singapore), about her work in combating mental health stigma. Silver Ribbon is a non-profit organisation that aims to combat mental health stigma through improving mental health literacy. She co-founded Silver Ribbon in 2006 with Helen Lee and Sally Choo, who were then her colleagues at the Institute of Mental Health.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:03 Effects of mental health stigma

7:29 Work-life mental health: What can companies do to improve employee's mental health

10:47 What can be done to reduce mental health stigma in Singapore

12:02 Adversities Silver Ribbon faced

In the podcast, Porsche mentioned that there’s a Beyond The Label media guide for journalists reporting on mental health issues. This guide was launched in 2021 by Singapore’s National Council of Social Service under its Beyond The Label campaign that seeks to address the stigmas faced by persons with mental health conditions.

HELPLINES

National Care: 1800-202-6868

Samaritans Of Singapore: 1800-221-4444

Singapore Association For Mental Health: 1800-283-7019

Institute Of Mental Health's Mobile Crisis Service: 6389-2222

Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800

Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928

Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788 and www.tinklefriend.sg

Community Health Assessment Team: 6493-6500 and www.chat.mentalhealth.sg

TOUCHline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252

TOUCH Care Line (for seniors, caregivers): 6804-6555

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim, Teo Tong Kai, and Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Bharati Jagdish.

The number of otters in Singapore has increased to 170 islandwide and the National Parks Board (NParks) is taking an integrated approach to managing their population, which includes relocating them and possibly sterilisation in the long term.

In this week's episode, the team discusses what more can be done to manage the growing otter population here.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

The corporate world is a vital ally in the fight against climate change. Businesses are major sources of greenhouse gas emissions heating up the planet. But they are also major drivers of change. Their investments in green energy and transport, low-carbon supply chains, green data centres – and more – can drive positive change in government policies and consumer behaviour.

Yet some corporate actors are still hampering climate action by failing to use their financial clout and influence to change for the better. Driven by vested interests that see cutting carbon as hurting their bottom line or simply not believing in the need to change, some powerful businesses are increasingly out of step with the rest of the world, especially when the urgency to cut emissions grows along with the deadly nature of climate impacts, from heatwaves to floods to storms.

In this episode, The Straits Times’ environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss these issues with Professor Jeffrey Sachs, who is director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University in the United States, and is recognised as a global leader in sustainable development.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:40 What defines a good company?

5:25 What are some examples of good corporate actors?

8:05 Why are some companies so fearful of change?

15:35 What outcomes from COP27 will help businesses focus on action on climate change?

18:03 What is the best way forward on climate finance?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Eden Soh and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both associate editors at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

In this episode, they explain briefly how young adults can save, invest and earn a return in the current inflationary environment, and how they can cushion themselves against the worst effects of a recession.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:10 Budget and spending smartly

3:55 Save wisely; being mindful of scams and invest in yourself

6:18 How to approach investing

8:03 Should you still be invested in the stock market?

Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ven Sreenivasan (ven@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Eden Soh and Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

How can you make sure you don’t suffer ‘lost earnings’ from having to take time off work to recover from an illness? And how affordable is critical illness coverage in this inflation-riddled environment?

For more insights, correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Colin Chan, managing director for group marketing at Great Eastern.

This episode is brought to you by Great Eastern.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:53 The concerning critical illness insurance gap

04:44 The lingering misconceptions debunked

08:31 Affordability of C.I. plans

09:56 C.I. coverage continues to evolve

12:19 How to reframe the message

Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Claressa Monteiro

Edited by: Howie Lim

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and Singapore referee Muhammad Taqi Jahari discuss his journey in officiating, milestones and sacrifices along the way, and what he is looking forward to at the Qatar World Cup (Nov 20-Dec 18).

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:17 Being a “babyfaced” referee at 18

4:48 International milestones and an 80,000 crowd

9:22 His VAR duties at the Qatar World Cup; preparing for the World Cup

15:40 How fit does a referee have to be?

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

Around 3,000 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats will be built in the eastern half of Dover Forest across three housing projects. The first will comprise 1,330 three-room and four-room flats in housing blocks with staggered heights to maximise views of the nearby Ulu Pandan Canal and the Holland Grove landed estate beyond.

Housing correspondent Michelle Ng explains more.

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Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor Ravi Velloor, as he distills his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, he hosts Mr Drew Thompson, a former top official in the Pentagon who helped handle military to military relations with China and Taiwan. Mr Thompson, now Senior Visiting Fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, discusses the state of cross-Straits relations, American posture on Taiwan and his assessment of Chinese President Xi Jinping's likely approach on Taiwan after the 20th Party Congress.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:40 Cross-Straits tensions not new, but use of force is not off the table

9:10 Why the US has not changed policy, but has changed its approach

15:18 On Nancy Pelosi's visit: 'China chose to over-react'

21:15 Why Taiwan could succeed in a conflict

28:05 Could tensions ease after Xi Jinping gets his third term?

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' Insight editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

The Nominated Member of Parliament, or NMP, scheme was introduced by then-First Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong in November 1989. It was meant to evolve a more consensual style of government where alternative views would be heard and constructive dissent accommodated. But 32 years later, and with 10 opposition MPs in the House, is the scheme still necessary?

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:28 Why Anthea decided to write a book on NMPs

4:16 Nicholas on the role of NMPs, and why sectors such as the arts and sports deserve a voice in Parliament

9:20 What does embracing the NMP scheme look like, versus merely accepting it

11:32 On whether the scheme is losing its relevance

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Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia.

This ST video livestream was hosted by Cheow Sue-Ann on Oct 10.

In a statement just issued by the Palace, the King expresses his "disappointment at current political developments", leaving him with no choice but to assent to the Parliament's dissolution. This, so that the mandate can be returned to the people to "elect a stable government".

ST's Malaysia correspondent Ram Anand shares more about this development.

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Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia.

This ST video livestream was hosted by Hairianto Diman on Oct 6.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Oct 6, that he may discuss the dissolution of Parliament in his audience with Malaysia's King in the evening, but refused to be drawn into whether this would leave the scheduled presentation of next year's budget on Friday moot.

ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh shares more about this development.

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Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe. They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST's Japan correspondent Walter Sim.

Ahead of, ironically, the World Horticultural Exposition in 2027, a row of 280 sakura trees in Yokohama are due to be chopped down for roads to be widened Across Japan, trees - some of which are more than a century old - will be felled in urban areas and public parks to make way for gleaming sports complexes, glamping sites, shopping malls and office buildings - not to mention the large plots of forests that have been levelled to place solar panels.

Tree huggers nationwide claim that the authorities are paying lip service to the United Nations' sustainable development goals.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:05 Growing pushback against plans across Japan to chop trees down

5:35 How Tokyo's Meiji Jingu Gaien area is in itself, a tourist attraction with its 1,000 century-old trees

7:10 How tree lovers are arguing their case

9:25 Are Japanese politicians reacting at the national level?

Read Walter Sim’s article here: https://str.sg/wHYB

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Eden Soh

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

Home loan rates in Singapore hit their highest in years on Tuesday (Oct 4), after banks raised their fixed-rate packages.

UOB launched two-year fixed-rate packages at 3.75 per cent per annum and three-year fixed-rate packages at 3.85 per cent per annum. DBS raised the rates for its fixed-rate packages to 3.5 per cent per annum.

Senior business correspondent Chor Kheing Yuit explains what the new rates mean for home owners.

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Suicide is a complex phenomenon, one that is not yet fully understood. It's why the Institute of Mental Health has embarked on the first psychological autopsy in Singapore, to study to explore and analyse the risk factors for suicide.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Ms Jacqueline Pak. She is 42 and the head of corporate affairs in a boutique consultancy firm. She lost her father to suicide when she was 17. She shares the impact it has had on her life.

If you're having thoughts of suicide or know someone feeling suicidal, please reach out for help, and we have included helplines below.

To find out more about the study, you can e-mail: imhresearch@imh.com.sg

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:10 Ms Pak recalls when her dad died of suicide when she was 17

6:55 Anger, denial and guilt in her family, following his suicide; harsh reactions from friends

13:40 Challenge in getting help back then: Being told how to feel and what to do

16:50 How one doctor changed her life after she left to work in Australia at 26

23:30 Why Ms Pak is participating in the new IMH survey and what it took for her to do this interview; breaking the vicious circle of taboo

28:45 Ms Pak's tips for suicide survivors and those who have lost loved ones through suicide

HELPLINES

National Care: 1800-202-6868

Samaritans Of Singapore: 1800-221-4444

Singapore Association For Mental Health: 1800-283-7019

Institute Of Mental Health's Mobile Crisis Service: 6389-2222

Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800

Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928

Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788 and www.tinklefriend.sg

Community Health Assessment Team: 6493-6500 and www.chat.mentalhealth.sg

TOUCHline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252

TOUCH Care Line (for seniors, caregivers): 6804-6555

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg) and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Fa'izah Sani and Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Without the politics, 2022 was meant to be the "first-out-the-gate" year when local enterprises ride on Singapore's early reopening after the pandemic to exploit new markets and opportunities. Unexpectedly, local firms now confront new anxieties about a trade war and trade protectionism as the Russian-Ukraine war, US-China rivalry and tensions over Taiwan create new uncertainties. Are local businesses feeling the heat? Which businesses are most affected? What should local businesses do?

ST's senior business correspondent Krist Boo hosts Mr Stephen Tracy, COO of Milieu Insight, Mr Kurt Wee, president of the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, and Ms Dora Hoan, CEO of Bestworld International.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:29 Milieu Insight survey: How geopolitics are affecting businesses across Southeast Asia

3:36 Singapore businesses looking to the government for guidance

6:36 Singapore businesses most dependent on both the US and China economies doing well

9:31 What will keep business leaders awake over the next 12 months

10:25 Is there a role for businesses in soothing geopolitical tensions

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Bharati Jagdish.

Amid the rush to secure global talent, Singapore faces a juggling act in the hunt for world's best. In what has been coined as the ‘global war for talent’ - many countries including Singapore, are stepping up their game to court skilled labour from around the globe.

Employment issues were on the agenda in Parliament on Oct 3.

In this week's episode, the team discusses the topic of the local pool of talents from our world class education system, as well as the possible spillover effects on society.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Anthea Ng

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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.

How is impact investing different from ESG investing and how much of a difference can your capital make? Genevieve speaks to Evelyn Yeo, head of Asia Investments from Pictet Wealth Management Asia.

This episode is brought to you by Pictet Wealth Management.

Highlights (click/tap above):

02:37 Differences between impact investments and ESG

05.35 A framework to measure impact

07:57 Spectrum of sustainable investments

09:57 Why private clients gravitate towards impact investments

13:32 Sustainable real estate

15:15 Factors to set risk/return expectations

Produced by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Edited by: Howie Lim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

South-east Asia is a region hungry for power. But a February 2022 report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) showed that over 66 per cent of installed power capacity in Asean in 2020 were fossil fuel plants. But what are the renewable energy options available to the region and what is holding back its green transition?

In this episode, The Straits Times’ environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss these issues with Mr Mark Hutchinson, chair of the South-east Asian Task Force at the Global Wind Energy Council.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:53 What renewable energy options in South-east Asia have yet to reach their full potential?

4:38 Is lack of funding an obstacle to scaling up renewable energy in this region? Where the challenges lie

9:28 Key changes that must be made to a traditional grid to make it flexible

12:13 Renewable energy projects are not without environmental impact. How can this tension be eased?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Eden Soh and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Eden Soh and Fa'izah Sani

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

Is Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne dead? Are One Direction members Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson in a secret relationship? Has Chinese actor Zhang Zhehan been replaced by a body double?

In this #PopVultures episode, tumble down host Jan Lee's favourite pop culture rabbit hole - bizarre fandom conspiracy theories.

Highlights (tap/click above):

3:25 Examining pop culture conspiracy theories such as the Avril-is-dead conspiracy theory

7:52 What is shipping and why has it contributed to fandom conspiracy theories?

10:48 The Larry Stylinson ship and how it led to the Larry's-baby-is-fake conspiracy theory

19:19 The fake-Zhang Zhehan conspiracy theory

35:34 Thoughts on why fandom conspiracy theories gain traction - how it ties into social media and para-social relationships

42:44 Deepfake technology and how it breeds distrust

47:28 Final thoughts

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee & Eden Soh

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

Along with Singapore's growing sodium intake, there is a rising prevalence of hypertension - a major risk factor for stroke and cardiovascular diseases.

In a new initiative announced on Wednesday (Sept 28), Singapore aims to reduce sodium intake by around 15 per cent over five years.

ST multimedia correspondent Cheow Sue-Ann discusses this topic with Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Health Rahayu Mahzam.

Produced by: ST Video team

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and assistant sports editor Jonathan Wong chat with Formula One chief executive officer Stefano Domenicali, who is in town for the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix which makes its return after two years.

Domenicali discusses the Singapore GP’s status and place on the F1 calendar, how Asia remains a big part of its global strategy, and addresses rumours about preferential treatment for certain teams.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:13 F1’s return to The Lion City

4:03 Is Singapore still F1's ‘crown jewel’ of the East?

5:15 Where F1 could expand to next

14:45 F1's push for sustainability by 2030

18:33 Preferential treatment for some teams?

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

What is a digital bank? How do saving accounts with daily interest rates work? With digital banks making the headlines in recent weeks, ST's Alyssa Woo has the answers to all your burning questions on the subject.

Produced by: Alyssa Woo and ST Video team

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Synopsis: This is a special-edition podcast series by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and globally.

In the series’ seventh episode, ST’s crime correspondent David Sun, business correspondent Claire Huang, and journalist Jessie Lim speak with Fiona Choong, vice president of compliance at cryptocurrency exchange Coinhako.

Ms Choong covers the common kinds of scams involving cryptocurrency and what precautions cryptocurrency users can take against them.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:18 How a man in his 70s fell prey to a ‘tech support’ scam, and how his life savings of over S$400,000 was saved

5:50 Most active crypto customers are in the 20 to 30 age range; risk rules and safeguards covering various ages

11:00 Know-your-client (KYC) and financial literacy standards: How to uphold them, especially in Singapore?

18:20 Are there scams involving cryptocurrency giveaways, also known as ‘drops’, a marketing strategy that involves sending coins or tokens to wallet addresses?

26:40 Constantly evolving products such as non-fungible tokens and Web 3.0 a challenge for compliance officers when detecting scams

28:25 Love scam uncovered: When a man tried to withdraw a large amount of crypto to purportedly buy a piece of property for his ‘girlfriend’

32:07 Measures to take to avoid falling to cryptocurrency scams: how fear, greed and loneliness are exploited by scammers

Read ST's Stop Scams articles: https://str.sg/wWt9

Anti-Scam Hotline: 1800-722-6688 (9am - 5pm); https://www.scamalert.sg/
National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 (8am - 12am); https://ccs.org.sg/nch/

Produced by: Jessie Lim (ljessie@sph.com.sg), David Sun (davidsun@sph.com.sg), Claire Huang (claire@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

PatSnap simplifies the complex world of patents for businesses doing R&D. Co-founders Jeffrey Tiong and Markus Haense tell ST's executive editor Sumiko Tan how they found the right team members and how Patsnap grew to become a unicorn.

Read Sumiko Tan's full stories here: https://str.sg/Jbhe

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Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Bharati Jagdish.

Soaring property prices are forcing people in Singapore, especially the younger generation, to abandon all hope of owning a home.

This was among many topics being discussed at the Ministry of National Development’s (MND) first Forward Singapore engagement session on Sunday (Sept 25).

In this week's episode, the team looks at what the key takeaways from the session and solutions available for authorities to help with their housing aspirations.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Anthea Ng

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

PopVultures host Jan Lee goes all in on the Adam Levine cheating scandal. The frontman of pop band Maroon 5 found himself raked over the coals on the Internet, after an Instagram model named Sumner Stroh went on TikTok and claimed she had an affair with Levine.

The bombshell allegation came just four days after Levine’s wife, former Victoria’s Secret model Behati Prinsloo, announced on Instagram that the couple is expecting their third child.

Stroh’s expose came with receipts as her TikTok video came attached with screenshots of direct messages (DMs) Levine sent her on Instagram - including one where he asks if he can name his unborn child after Sumner.

Jan Lee runs down the ins and outs of the scandal, including claims that Levine and Stroh have made regarding their relationship, and discusses the reaction to the scandal and what else makes this case interesting.

Highlights (tap/click above):

1:09 The Adam Levine scandal explained - What happened? Who said what?

11:45 Are Sumner Stroh’s claims believable or plausible?

20:05 The culture’s reaction to Sumner Stroh and whether it is justified

29:01 The consequences of famous older men sliding into the DMs of much younger, social media-savvy women.

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents Asian views of the United States.

The United States' Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) has been welcomed in much of the region - though with some wariness over the geopolitical agenda given that China is by far, every South-east Asian country's largest trading partner.

In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Dr. Pavida Pananond, Professor of International Business at Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University, in Bangkok, alongside Tan Dawn Wei, The Straits Times' Beijing-based China bureau chief.

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:30 South-east Asian concerns over trade and supply chain pillars; how countries view resilience

5:54 Not all countries look at “friend shoring” the same way the US does

6:49 China firmly entrenched in region but taking anything for granted and why it's not too concerned the US' IPEF will dislodge that

9:42 Chinese concern about US "friend shoring", decoupling and accelerating self-sufficiency

13:47 Why South-east Asia still depends on external markets; IPEF is a late entrant in the theatre

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

The latest episode of this literary podcast by The Straits Times explores existential ennui in two books – Baek Se-hee’s therapy memoir I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki, and Ali Smith’s novel Companion Piece.

Highlights(click/tap above):

2:52 I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki, by Baek Se-hee

7:08 Companion Piece, by Ali Smith

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li, Hadyu Rahim and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' Insight editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

In this episode, she looks at how the tobacco-free generation (TFG) approach - which proposes to ban the sale of tobacco to people born after a certain year - can reduce smoking prevalence.

In the studio to explain what this means, and whether it can be achieved in Singapore, is Emeritus Professor Jon Berrick of Yale-NUS College. He’s also an Honorary Professor at University of Sydney, and an Adjunct Professor at Western Sydney University.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:50 Why raising the minimum legal age for smoking is not enough

6:03 The countries where TFG has been carried out

8:00 Remaining gaps in these countries' efforts to carry out TFG

9:50 What TFG in Singapore could look like

11:15 Legal challenges mounted by the tobacco industry and their impact on governments' ability to stub out smoking

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Produced by: Grace Ho (graceho@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

One law has been talked about by many Singaporeans for months - Section 377A of the Penal Code, which criminalises sex between men.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the National Day Rally on Aug 21 announced that the Government will repeal Section 377A, adding that the Constitution would be amended to allow Parliament to define the institution of marriage.

Many people are unfamiliar with the process of how this is to be done and why this approach is being taken.

The Straits Times explains how a law is repealed, how the Constitution can be amended, and why the Government is taking this approach.

Produced by: Alyssa Woo and ST Video team

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

A white paper on the new national preventive care strategy known as Healthier SG is out. The Ministry of Health has submitted it to Parliament and it will be debated in October 2022. The plan is to launch it in the second half of 2023, when those aged 60 and above will be invited to enrol with a primary care clinic. In the next two years following that, those aged 40-59 will be invited to do so.

With Healthier SG, the government will place greater emphasis on preventive care than on sick care. It’s a major transformation of the healthcare system, driven by capitation funding, that is aimed at helping the rapidly ageing population here to stay healthy longer.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks toassociate Professor Jeremy Lim, the director of the Leadership Institute for Global Health Transformation at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:20 Critical for family doctors to enrol in system; inertia the biggest enemy for public

3:13 The first cohort of 60 and above: Why drug subsidies to bring GP pricing closer to that of polyclinics will be attractive

6:53 Make better use of Healthier SG care plan, with digital tools healthhub.sg and the Healthy 365 app

9:00 Free nationally-recommended health screenings and vaccinations, including flu jabs, with co-payment benefits resulting in actual cash savings

9:39 Prof Lim on why this is “very real free money” to help individuals live healthier lives, and his personal advice once enrolment opens

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: This ST video livestream was hosted by Cheow Sue-Ann on Sept 16.

One of the most legendary careers in sports is coming to an end as tennis icon Roger Federer announced he will retire after the Laver Cup in London.

In a statement released on social media, 41-year-old Federer cites age and recurring injuries as the reasons for his decision.

Assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath weighs in on Federer's retirement announcement.

Produced by: ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Bharati Jagdish.

Singapore’s Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) industry is bouncing back strongly after being hit badly by the Covid-19 pandemic, with around 25 events timed around the Formula One race, which returns this year. After a two-year break brought on by the pandemic, the Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix F1 race will be held from Sept 30 to Oct 2.

In this week's episode, the team looks at what F1's return means for fans, businesses and Singapore's economy.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Nadiah Koh

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

The COP27 climate change conference (Nov 6-18) is just two months away, and delegates from almost 200 nations are expected to gather in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt to work out how the world can avoid the harshest impacts of climate change. This year’s conference will take place on the back of a spate of extreme weather events that have played out around the world, including South-east Asia.

In this episode, environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty speak with Mr Sandeep Rai, a senior advisor for Global Climate Adaptation Policy from WWF Singapore, an environmental non-profit, on three topics on the table at COP27 that are especially relevant for South-east Asia.

This includes how the region can adapt better to climate change, where money to adapt would come from, and what happens when climate change causes losses and damages despite adaptation efforts.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:49 What do recent disasters tell us about South-east Asia’s ability to handle climate-driven disasters?

7:30 Adaptation can be costly. Where will the money come from?

9:47 Five reasons why adaptation financing is so contentious

16:25 Key contentious issues on loss and damage at COP27

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Eden Soh

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Host Lee Su Shyan - associate editor at The Straits Times - offers you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

In this episode, Su Shyan talks to DBS’ Lorna Tan who is the head of Financial Planning Literacy at the Consumer Banking Group at DBS Bank for a closer look at retirement planning.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:40 What are the key considerations as you embark on retirement planning?

4:00 Quick summary on CPF Life; how to decide between different CPF Life plans

7:57 How to go about saving more, spending less and shopping wisely

10:15 Retirement thoughts, if you are turning 55 soon

Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Eden Soh and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing. They discuss semiconductor chips and why - and how - America and China are fighting over them. What are their strategic vulnerabilities? And what is the state of play?

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:01 The importance of securing chip supply chains

3:24 How the US is trying to maintain its lead and how China has adapted

7:51 Decoupling of the chip supply chain?

9:36 The rest of the world

Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg), Eden Soh & Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

Although Singapore real estate investment trusts had a rough 1H2022, REITs can still do well while interest rates are rising. So are S-REITs good hedges against inflation and what’s their outlook moving forward?

Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Vijay Natarajan, real estate and REITS analyst at RHB to find out.

This episode is brought to you by RHB Singapore.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:08 S-REITs’ performance so far

02:24 Impact of pandemic and current volatility

03:18 Impact of stagflation or recession

04:52 S-REITs facing growing competition

06:32 Impact of global recession

08:55 Rebalancing of portfolio; segments of interest

11:44 How to stay up to date

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

The practice of overbooking should be reviewed to protect consumers in Singapore's tourism and hospitality industry, said Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) president Melvin Yong.

Produced by: ST Video team

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Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Bharati Jagdish.

The Ministry of Manpower will carefully vet through applications of the Overseas Networks and Expertise (One) Pass, to prevent abuse and fraudulent applications. Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng said this in Parliament on Monday (Sept 12).

In this week's episode, the team looks at the ministerial statement and debate over the new work visa to attract global talent.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Anthea Ng

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

His ministry's work involves building cohesion and national identity. Lawyer-turned-minister Edwin Tong tells ST's executive editor Sumiko Tan that being in political office, has been a roller-coaster ride.

Read Sumiko Tan's full stories here: https://str.sg/Jbhe

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Produced by: Sumiko Tan and ST Video team

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' Insight editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

In this episode, she looks at the different ways in which Singapore can reduce smoking prevalence, such as bans on flavoured cigarettes and raising the minimum legal age. She also looks at newer approaches being adopted by other countries, including the tobacco-free generation and nicotine caps.

In the studio to weigh the pros and cons of these options is Dr Yvette van der Eijk, Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. Prof van der Eijk works with local government agencies to support tobacco control efforts.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:15 Why flavoured cigarettes appeal especially to young people, and the effect they have on the body

5:30 Whether flavours in cigarettes should be banned and the alternatives

9:35 Raising the minimum legal age

12:05 The tobacco-free generation approach and how countries such as New Zealand and Malaysia are adopting it

14:00 How short- and long-term policies work together to reduce smoking prevalence

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Produced by: Grace Ho (graceho@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor Ravi Velloor, as he distills his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, he hosts Prof Ashutosh Varshney, Director of the Center for Contemporary South Asia and Sol Goldman Professor of International Studies and the Social Sciences at Brown University in the US.

They talk about India’s democratic experience through 75 years of existence as an independent nation. They also discuss past, and recent challenges to democracy, and ask the question: Can India turn authoritarian, or worse?

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:45 How appropriate is it to call India "the world’s biggest democracy"?

6:53 Caste and politics, and elite circulation

13:59 A Sri Lankan path for India?

15:45 Could India lose democracy?

21:25 Indian secularism is an indigenous concept

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

Motorists driving to Malaysia are having to jump through hoops to get a refund for the unused balance in their Touch 'n Go highway toll cards, which are deactivated after 12 months of disuse.

Some have been trying for five months, since the land borders between the two countries reopened in April after two years of pandemic-induced closure.

Senior transport correspondent Christopher Tan talks about some of the motorists' experiences in trying to get a refund. He also shares alternatives to the Touch 'n Go cards that motorists can use, to pay for the road tolls.

Produced by: ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and reporter Laura Chia talk to Singapore’s most-capped netball player Charmaine Soh, who returns to international action at the Asian Netball Championships at the OCBC Arena.

Soh, 29, talks about the decision to work her way back into contention for the national team just months after giving birth, the “toughest month” in her life as she tried to return to competitive shape, and enjoying high-level competition again after almost three years.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:10 - Juggling motherhood with being an athlete

5:46 - Getting back to peak fitness

8:27 - An added point to prove

9:49 - Savouring the return of international netball

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

The Singapore Government is keen to boost support for palliative care to help more end-of-life patients spend their remaining time at home, if they prefer to do so. For every patient who chooses to die in the comfort of his or her own home, there has to be a caregiver willing to provide the care.

In the previous two episodes, we covered what palliative care is about, how it can help a dying person live well and what it takes to see more end-of-life patients live out their last days at home.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo discusses the practical and emotional realities of what to expect when caring for a dying person at home, with Mr Tay Jia Sen, a medical social worker at HCA Hospice, the largest home hospice care provider in Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:04 When does hospice care start? Jia Sen describes a typical hospice "home visit" assessment

6:09 Helping patients who are unable to accept death

9:25 How hospice care supports caregivers; mental preparation

14:45 End-of-life symptoms to look out for when you're caring for someone at home

19:28 What happens after the patient dies?

22:27 Advice for caregivers

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

The world is now at an inflexion point when it comes to energy. The Russian war on Ukraine is worsening the global energy crisis, highlighting the need for countries to safeguard energy security. At the same time, humanity’s long reliance on fossil fuels is having devastating impacts on societies. So how will countries deal with this situation? Will our fossil fuel use go up, or down?

As countries deliberate on this issue, one fuel type has come under the spotlight: Natural gas. This is the same fuel that powers Singapore, and is considered cleaner than coal and oil since it produces less planet-warming carbon dioxide when burnt. But natural gas is still a fossil fuel, and comprises mainly methane, which has a more powerful warming effect than carbon dioxide on shorter time scales.

So the question is: Can natural gas really be considered a greener fuel, as countries wean themselves off fossil fuels? In this episode, The Straits Times’ environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the issue with energy finance analyst Sam Reynolds, who is from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:23 When did natural gas start to become a viable alternative to coal and oil?

6:04 Why gas may not be as green as proponents claim.

8:54 The problems with continuing to invest in new natural gas plants today.

15:35 Can renewable energy be stepped up quickly enough to reduce the need for gas?

17:54 Can gas infrastructure be used for hydrogen, an emerging green fuel?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

What would you do if your manager gives you a bad appraisal this year? In this tight labour market, would you throw in the letter with a "Goodbye!"?

Why are so many managers bad at giving reviews - assuming that they even do? Do Singapore workers get more hung up over performance grades than workers in other countries?

ST's senior business correspondent Krist Boo discusses the issue of the annual performance review with career business leader at Mercer Singapore, Mr Lewis Garrad, and finance professional, Ms Yang Yang.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:30 Why do performance appraisals mostly suck? Are Singapore workers especially competitive in performance reviews?

5:34 Ought managers take a different approach in appraisals post pandemic?

9:57 Should managers appraise millennials and mid-career joiners differently?

12:04 How do you handle a bad review?

16:37 In this tight labour market, how can managers conduct better appraisals to reduce attrition?

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Synopsis: Twice a month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

In this episode of #PopVultures, Jan Lee talks about the most popular K-drama of late Extraordinary Attorney Woo and the well-received local Channel 8 series Your World In Mine. Both shows feature protagonists who are neurodivergent - Extraordinary Attorney Woo, fronted by actress Park Eun-bin, tells the tale of a rookie lawyer on the autism spectrum while Your World In Mine depicts an adult with an intellectual disability.

While these portrayals have been hailed for its heartwarming stories and centering the experiences of those usually sidelined in mainstream narratives, there are some who have doubts about whether these series are truly helpful to those in the neurodivergent community.

Jan discusses why both shows have become such hits and the limitations of media in portraying autism and intellectual disabilities.

Produced by Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) and Penelope Lee

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In this episode, she chats with ST's China correspondent Aw Cheng Wei.

China is on a rural revitalisation drive, helping villages pull themselves out of poverty and closing the income gap with cities. Will the efforts make an impact?

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:12 How important are villages to the Chinese economy?

3:20 Is President Xi Jinping especially committed to the rural economy?

4:58 An eye opening trip to Hunan; top-driven changes only? Are villagers sceptical?

9:32 From a geopolitical angle, what roles do villages play?

11:56 Is village life being romanticised?

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

Education Minister Chan Chun Sing, who was singled out by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Rally speech as being key to helping Singapore tide over supply-chain disruptions during the pandemic, said that Singapore has three strategies to deal with such crises.

In a wide-ranging interview with The Straits Times' Hairianto Diman, the former Trade and Industry Minister noted that domestic politics in other countries could also deter them from selling to Singapore.

This is an edited version of the full interview.

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

In the aftermath of Joseph Schooling's confession to having consumed cannabis overseas, netizens have had mixed responses - with some questioning if the Olympic gold medalist has been treated fairly.

Journalist Jean Iau talks about the penalties when one is caught consuming drugs overseas. She also discusses if Schooling's punishment is exceptional.

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

Does sugar really feed cancer cells in a person, and is high-fructose corn syrup worse than white sugar? ST's assistant news editor Alyssa Woo addresses these myths.

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

Singapore is "not pro-anyone or anti-anyone; we are only pro-Singapore", says Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. He sits down with The Straits Times' Lynlee Foo to discuss global challenges such as US-China tensions and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and what they mean for Singapore.

This comes after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in his English National Day Rally speech on Aug 21 that Singapore's external environment has become very troubled.

This is an edited version of the full interview.

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Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents Asian views of the United States.

Newly elected Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will soon visit Singapore and Indonesia, and probably the United States, before the end of 2022 – providing clues as to how he will navigate the increasingly dangerous space of the US-China rivalry in which his country, as a US ally, is a potential frontline state.

The signs are a departure from the truculent style of former President Rodrigo Duterte, notorious for sniping at the US and seemingly veering closer to China. What does the Philippines expect of the United States from now on?

In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts two guest experts. One is Marites Vitug, long-time investigative journalist, editor at large of the media organization Rappler, and author of among others, the book “Rock Solid” on the case on the South China Sea, that the Philippines won against China in 2016.

The other is Richard Heydarian, political commentator, columnist and incoming senior lecturer at the University of the Philippines.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:15 Why President Marcos Jr wants to keep relations with all major powers on an even keel?

6:25 Can Marcos Jr walk the talk? How will he react to Chinese incursions, Chinese coast guard presence in the west Philippine sea?

8:00 The US has a high trust rating or favourability among Filipinos, but there are surveys where American alliance reliabilities have been questioned

9:55 Why a results-oriented constructive relationship is what Marcos wants with the US

12:00 The US gave the Philippines 33 million doses of Covid vaccine, versus China's 6 million doses: A big plus for the US and allies in the region?

13:40 A key development to watch: The Enhanced Defense Corporation Agreement, where the US is supposed to forward deployment presence in an event of contingency with Taiwan

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

In this episode, she looks at why the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (Sers) exercise for a few Housing Board blocks of flats in Ang Mo Kio attracted controversy, especially after elderly residents found out that they had to pay up to $100,000 to move to a replacement flat of the same size. Several steps have been taken since then to support the residents.

In the studio to help make sense of Sers is Sing Tien Foo, Professor of Real Estate and director of Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies at National University of Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:09 Why some residents don't want to move to a replacement flat; history of Sers

6:40 Who stands to gain from the three options available under Ang Mo Kio Sers

13:32 Discussing three alternative options with Professor Sing

18:40 Should there be leases even shorter than 50 years?

21:35 Can Singaporeans continue to expect their HDB flats to appreciate in value?

Produced by: Grace Ho (graceho@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz welcomes mixed martial arts (MMA) star Demetrious Johnson into the studio as he prepares to challenge Adriano Moraes for his One Championship flyweight world title bout at the One on Prime 1 event, at 8am, on 27 Aug.

The man known as “Mighty Mouse” in the MMA world talks about his traveling halfway around the world to fight in Asia, his preparations for the Moraes rematch, how he dealt with being knocked out in their previous meeting, and One’s big move into the US market.

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1:02 - Travelling to, and fighting in, Asia

4:58 - Training with former foe Cejudo

8:01 - Processing being on the end of a KO

11:03 - Cake and MMA: A matter of taste

13:58 - One's Amazon Prime Video move; DJ's Mount Rushmore of MMA

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh and Bharati Jagdish.

A repeal of a long-contested law criminalising gay sex are among the key announcements in Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 21).

Section 377A of the Penal Code, which criminalises sex between men, will be repealed, said PM Lee.

Sentiments have shifted over the years as more Singaporeans accept that sex in private between consenting men should not be a criminal offence, he said.

In this week's episode, the team unpacks the key issues around Section 377A.

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

What were the key points in Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally speech on Sunday, Aug 21? Observers weigh on the most important political speech of the year.

Panellists:
Terence Ho
Associate Professor (Practice), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS

Dr Lynn Kuok
Shangri-La Dialogue Senior Fellow for Asia-Pacific Security, International Institute for Strategic Studies

Grace Ho
Opinion Editor, The Straits Times

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For this episode, she travels along the Laos-China Railway, newly-opened in December 2021.

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1:37 No shops open at train station, but street food saves the day

2:30 Checks, checks and more checks

3:31 The railway song

4:38 Departure from Vientiane, on the dot

5:18 Jagged peaks and banana chips

6:58 Ticket brokers infuriate passengers

9:39 Arrival at Boten, a special economic zone under construction by the Laos-China border

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

Constitutional law expert, Mr Eugene Tan, and Associate Professor of Law at the Singapore Management University, explains to ST's assistant news editor Alyssa Woo how marriage may be constitutionally protected.

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements

More than 35,000 teachers will get a pay hike of between 5 per cent and 10 per cent from Oct 1 as part of efforts to attract and retain talent.

The pay increase will also apply to about 1,600 allied educators and 800 pre-school teachers in Ministry of Education (MOE) kindergartens.

In a statement on Tuesday (Aug 16), MOE said: “This is to ensure that their overall salary packages remain competitive, and so that MOE can continue to attract and retain good educators.”

Education correspondent Amelia Teng weighs in on whether the pay increase for teachers is enough to attract and retain talent in the teaching sector.

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

The Straits Times answers some of your questions if you get infected with monkeypox while overseas.

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Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they chat about the impact of US Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.

How will it affect tensions across the Taiwan Strait? And what mark will it leave on relations between the US and China?

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1:03 Breaking down China’s reaction to the visit in two main ways

6:13 The US’ hardening resolve to support Taiwan

8:16 China unconvinced by US’ separation of powers

10:00 US-China ties seriously damaged; what else affected besides military talks?

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Anderson Tanoto is a scion of the RGE group, which includes one of the world's largest paper and pulp producers. He talks about how he fights critics of its sustainability record.

RGE, which is headquartered in Singapore, deals in fibre, palm oil and gas. It has assets of US$25 billion (S$34 billion) and a workforce of 60,000 in Singapore, Indonesia, China, Brazil and Canada. Among many other things, it produces Paper One copier paper, viscose fibre used in textile, and palm oil.

Combined, RGE's companies have more than 1 million ha of forests in Indonesia and Brazil. That's the size of about 14 Singapores.

One of its companies, Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (April), is one of the world's largest producers of pulp and paper with 480,000ha of forests. April separately conserves, restores and protects more than 360,000ha of forests. Another company, Asian Agri, has 30 oil palm plantations totalling 100,000ha.

Over the years, RGE has had to face accusations running the gamut of deforestation, pollution and land disputes.

Mr Tanoto, 33 - fresh-faced, earnest, enlightened and Wharton-trained - is RGE's answer to these naysayers. He has focused on sustainability, conservation and business transformation since he joined the group in 2013 at the age of 24.

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

In Singapore, deaths happen more in hospitals than in the patients' own homes, even though a Lien Foundation survey conducted back in 2014 had found that many people would prefer to die at home, surrounded by loved ones. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said recently that the governmentwants to help more people fulfil this wish by boosting palliative care support. Conversations about death and dying are difficult but crucial to understanding a person's end-of-life wishes, as well as the fact that dying is a part of life.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Clinical Associate Professor Alethea Yee, a senior consultant from the Division of Supportive & Palliative Care at the National Cancer Centre Singapore. She was the head of the division before she was seconded to Assisi Hospice to be the Clinical Director in 2018. Dr Yee is also the deputy head of the SingHealth Duke-NUS Supportive & Palliative Care Centre as well as the education director of the Lien Centre for Palliative Care at Duke-NUS.

She asks Dr Yee what can be done to make it possible for more end-of-life patients to die at home if they want to do so. They both talk about the role of day hospices as well as the challenges and some recent developments in the palliative care sector.

This is Part Two of their conversation on palliative care. In the first episode, they discuss what palliative care is about, how it can help a person live well before leaving, and the story of a patient who received the help she needed to fulfil her last wish.

Highlights (click/tap above):

0.52 What can be done to help more patients die at home if they wish to?

3:00 Mindset shift of Singapore's society

5:15 Who can benefit from hospice and daycare services?

6:29 Are people more receptive to day hospice centres?

8:05 Challenges and changes in the palliative care sector

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Synopsis: Twice a month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

In this episode of #PopVultures, host Jan Lee looks at the shocking news coming out of Warner Bros. Discovery - that the close-to-completed films Batgirl starring Leslie Grace and the animated Scooby-Doo movie Scoob!: Holiday Haunt will be cancelled entirely and will not be released in theatres or via streaming.

In the background of these cancellations is the disturbing news surrounding The Flash's actor Ezra Miller. While Batgirl may be cancelled, The Flash is still slated for a 2023 release despite its lead - Miller - having multiple legal problems. The 29-year-old has been arrested for disorderly conduct, harassment, burglary, assault and has even been accused of sexually grooming a teenager.

Jan Lee talks about the behind-the-scenes shake-ups at Warner Bros. Discovery and what the news means for the extended cinematic universe of the DC Comics superheroes.

Highlights (tap/click above):

0:26 What is going on at Warner Bros. Discovery

0:39 The cancellation of Batgirl and Scoob!: Holiday Haunt

1:37 The quiet removal of select titles from Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service HBO Max

2:52 The possible rationale behind these decisions

13:42 The troubling implication of films and television shows disappearing from streaming platforms

19:40 The DC extended cinematic universe's new ten-year strategy and why it might not work as well

23:40 All the Ezra Miller drama and how it makes Warner Bros. Discovery look hypocritical

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh and Bharati Jagdish.

Some over-the-counter medicine to treat fever, cough and cold are in short supply at pharmacies here, as more Covid-19 patients opt to self-medicate.

Checks by The Straits Times found that several pharmacies, including Watsons and Guardian, are running low on Panadol Cough & Cold and Decolgen - which are used to relieve symptoms brought about by a cold or flu.

In this week's episode, the team discusses the severity of this shortage and when we can expect supplies of common medications to recover and stabilize.

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

If you look at a stretch of rainforest, how do you measure its true value? Is it for the timber in the trees, the medicines in the roots and bark, the water stored in its soils or for its ability to absorb carbon dioxide? A local villager might value it more for its cultural or spiritual worth or for the animals that provide food. A palm oil plantation developer might value the land the forest stands on.

Scientists tell us that nature provides benefits to people worth trillions of dollars a year, from the air we breathe to the soils we grow our food in. But it really depends on your perspective. And that’s the challenge in trying to put a value on nature. The more humanity destroys nature, the greater the threat to our existence.

Recently, the United Nations’ science advisory panel for biodiversity, known as IPBES, looked at this complex issue and found dozens of ways to measure the value of nature. The report came up with guidelines for policymakers. It found that putting a narrow economic value on nature is one of the key reasons behind the loss and damage to the world’s ecosystems.

In this episode, The Straits Times’ environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss nature valuation with Dr Michael Christie, Professor of Environmental and Ecological Economics at Aberystwyth University in Wales, who is one of the co-chairs of the report.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:33 Examples of nature's value?

4:46 Why is it important to consider different ways to value nature?

7:20 Main recommendations of the IPBES report

12:24 How to manage conflicts over developments such as building a wind farm that might harm local wildlife?

15:13 Best ways for city-dwellers to connect with nature

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Host Ven Sreenivasan - associate editor at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

This episode looks at inflation, interest rates, the soaring Greenback and their impact on markets and the investment outlook.

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0:56 Inflation likely to remain stubbornly high until supply chain issues are resolved

3:15 Can US inflation be brought down to the 2% target?

5:45 The Greenback to remain muscular as long as the Fed remains on track to hike up rates

7:59 Why investors should accumulate good stocks gradually despite market volatility

Produced by: Ven Sreenivasan (ven@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: This podcast series is based on selected chapters from a book detailing Singapore’s experience battling the Covid-19 pandemic. The book - written by journalists of The Straits Times and edited by ST’s executive editor Sumiko Tan - is titled In This Together: Singapore's Covid-19 Story and is available in major bookstores. Details online: https://www.stbooks.sg/

In this sixth and final instalment, ST's executive editor Sumiko Tan looks at how thousands of Singaporeans celebrated the country’s 57th birthday on Aug 9, 2022 at the Marina Bay floating platform. The day before, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had said in his National Day message that Singapore was in a much better place in its fight against the coronavirus.

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1:43 Spectators at the parade say life has returned to normal, as they relish being among more than 25,000 attendees

2:45 PM Lee on why Singapore is in a "much better position". This follows a key turning point on April 26, 2022

5:15 Permanent secretary Pang Kin Keong, who heads the Homefront Crisis Executive Group, on how it had been more than two long years of high alert for public servants

6:46 Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on why Singapore will not declare a "Freedom Day" from Covid yet; Omicron subvariants fail to shake confidence

11:00 When will Covid-19 end? Mr Ong on booster shots becoming part of regular life and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on "feeling the stones" as Singapore "crosses the river"

12:35 PM Lee on why unity as a nation is crucial to move beyond this "test of a generation"

Produced by: Sumiko Tan (sumiko@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

With core inflation rate in Singapore at 4.4 per cent, many Singaporeans may find that their salaries are not growing at a fast enough pace to keep abreast with rising inflation.

0:00 - Introduction

1:00 - How can I beat inflation?

3:12 - How can I save while still providing for my family?

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li look at two novels about Asians in diaspora who know the rules and how to break them: Portrait Of A Thief by Grace D. Li, and Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen.

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1:49 Portrait Of A Thief, by Grace D. Li

6:50 Counterfeit, by Kirstin Chen

Produced by: Olivia Ho (oliviaho@sph.com.sg), Toh Wen Li (tohwenli@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

In this episode, she looks at why planning for one's death remains a difficult subject, and how people can better prepare themselves and their loved ones for end-of-life matters.

In the studio to explore Singaporeans' attitudes towards death, as well as recent trends in end-of-life preparations, are Rosie Ching, senior principal lecturer at the Singapore Management University; and Darren Cheng, the CEO of Direct Funeral Services.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:21 Why Singaporeans are reluctant to discuss end-of-life plans with their loved ones

5:45 Darren shares his personal experience of illness and death

8:35 Cremation or burial: what are the options, and what do Singaporeans prefer?

11:15 How to get more people to think about their future care plans

14:55 Giving caregivers more financial and emotional support

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

Given some analysts are saying that a ‘normal’ supply chain is unlikely for 2022, how can your small business build a resilient, diversified and green supply chain? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Christopher Ong, managing director, DHL Express Singapore to find out.

This episode is brought to you by DHL.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:01 Whether current disruption will get worse

04:02 Key pandemic takeaways from SMEs

06:42 Advice on building resilient, diversified supply chain

08:20 How SMEs can overcome limitations

12:32 Importance of sustainability initiatives

14:08 How to effectively incorporate initiatives

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with reporter Deepanraj Ganesan and ST’s English Premier League columnist John Brewin on takeaways from the opening weekend of action in the 22/23 season, and what lies ahead.

They talk leading contenders, dark horses, early write-offs (hint: it’s Man United) and also possible surprise packages among the new boys in the division.

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01:54 - Brewin's first-hand view of Liverpool at Craven Cottage

05:09 - A lingering problem for Klopp? Or just a one-off?

08:06 - Man City start well - who else are contenders?

14:45 - Man United: Oh dear

22:03 - Not all gloom for newly-promoted sides

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

What are the symptoms of long Covid and how do they compare to the typical cold and influenza?

Dr Barnaby Young, Head of the Singapore Infectious Disease Clinical Research Network at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) discusses the most common symptoms of long Covid and why vaccinated people who were infected this year are less likely to develop long Covid.

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Synopsis: This ST video livestream was hosted by Cheow Sue-Ann on Aug 4.

The fallout continues from US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's short but controversial trip to Taiwan. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called her visit a 'manic, irresponsible and highly irrational' act by the US.

Beijing has said that "measures taken by China at present and in the future are necessary and timely defensive countermeasures".

Produced by: ST Video team

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In this episode, she chats with ST's South Korea correspondent Chang May Choon.

Drinks after work are part of daily life but their growing presence in drama serials and variety shows, especially the less regulated streaming platforms, has been raising concern.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:45 Why does soju make star appearances in Korean dramas?

04:13 Alcohol-related crimes are rising

7:05 Do drinking scenes romanticise alcohol, prompt the viewer to drink?

08:37 Tolerance is dropping for use of drunkenness as defence in crime

12:53 South Korea’s new President Yoon has plans to curb drink-related crime

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Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai & Penelope Lee

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

A new report by Singapore's largest bank DBS, states that 40% of DBS' retail customers saw their income growth lagging inflation over the past year.

This comes as DBS raised interest rates for its multiplier deposit account, in a first across-the-board move by a local bank to offer customers higher returns on their regular savings amid the rising rate environment.

Senior economist at DBS Irvin Seah discusses the report's findings and gives tips on how to stay ahead of inflation.

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Synopsis: This ST video livestream was hosted by Hairianto Diman on Aug 3.

The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh and China correspondent Elizabeth Law discuss the reactions from Washington and Beijing towards US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Palliative care is in the spotlight of late, with the authorities aiming to boost support in the sector to enable more people to make the most of the time they have left. It is an approach that aims to help a person living with a life-threatening illness to cope not only with the physical symptoms, but also other concerns, such as those about the inevitability of death.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo interviews Clinical Associate Professor Alethea Yee, a senior consultant from the Division of Supportive & Palliative Care at the National Cancer Centre Singapore. She was the head of the division before she was seconded to Assisi Hospice to be the Clinical Director in 2018. Dr Yee is also the deputy Head of the SingHealth Duke-NUS Supportive & Palliative Care Centre as well as the Education Director of the Lien Centre for Palliative Care at Duke-NUS.

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01:10 What is palliative care?

02:04 How is palliative care different from hospice care and end-of-life care?

04:34 How is it going to be like for someone facing the end of life without palliative care?

05:46 How to access palliative care

10:10 What comes next after a patient has been referred to palliative care?

11:39 Misconceptions of palliative care

13:14 Story of a palliative care patient fulfilling her dreams

17:21 Difference between general and specialist palliative care

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Penelope Lee and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Should you take the second Covid-19 booster, or wait for a new vaccine? Also, what Covid-19 pills are available and who can take them?

ST's assistant news editor Alyssa Woo explains.

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Higher wages are inevitable amid surging inflation, and companies here need to find ways of competing other than on low labour costs, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng in an exclusive interview with The Big Story.

Resident employment has surpassed pre-Covid-19 levels by around 4 per cent since December last year and will likely see subdued growth due to the improving unemployment situation, according to advance estimates released by the Ministry of Manpower.

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

For the first 3 years after Henry Chan and Joel Leong founded ShopBack, they paid themselves $1,500 a month. Their cashback shopping app is now in 10 markets and powers more than $4.8 billion in annual sales. In Lunch with Sumiko, they share how they did it.

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Seventy companies in Britain are now trying out a shorter work week. It is a six-month trial started by a non-profit community called 4 Day Week Global. The four-day week movement aims to raise business productivity, improve workers’ health, and build stronger social and family ties. It believes that if workers work fewer days in a week, there will be fairer opportunities for women. It will be good for the planet too.

Will Singapore workers see the four-day work week happen sometime? Join us as we speak to Dr Alex Soojung-Kim Pang from 4 Day Week Global and Ms Louisa Lee, CEO of DP Dental, which adopted the four-day work week 1.5 years ago.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:53 What does the four-day work week really mean?

04:37 Can it work in Asia, where relentless work is sometimes held up as a virtue?

05:22 Is 4 Day Week Global planning to bring the trial to Singapore?

09:26 After 1.5 years, has the four-day week worked as hoped at DP Dental?

14:25 How do we measure productivity with a short work week?

16:13 Could the four-day week be transformational for women?

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

A recent report shows mankind is far more dependent on nature than many believe. For example, humanity uses about 50,000 wild, non-farmed, species for food, medicines, wood and fuel and even tourism. This includes more than 10,000 wild species harvested directly for human food.

The report from the United Nations’ science advisory panel for biodiversity, known as IPBES, which was released in early July, found that 70 per cent of the world’s poor are directly dependent on wild species. And one in five people rely on wild plants, algae and fungi for their food and income. And yet over-exploitation, including the illegal trade of animals and plants, is endangering nature and threatening the lives of billions of people.

In this episode, The Straits Times’ environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the importance of wild species with report co-chair Dr Marla Emery, a research geographer with the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research.

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1:53 Why are wild plants and animals important to humans?

4:54 What are some threats that wild species face?

9:29 How are the various threats to nature interacting with one another?

10:42 How can species be used sustainably?

16:17 What are steps that mankind can take to ensure sustainable use of species?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Malaysia's Finance Minister Zafrul Aziz will be appointed treasurer of Selangor Barisan Nasional at a ceremony graced by the Umno-led coalition’s top state leaders on Sunday (July 31), confirming months of rumours that he is being groomed to be among the next generation of leaders for Malaysia’s grand old party.

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Professor Roy Chan, Founder and President of Action for AIDS Singapore tells The Straits Times it's important to not stigmatise groups most at risk.

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The Straits Times' science and environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate editor David Fogarty, analyse the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

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The Straits Times' senior health correspondent Joyce Teo chats with expert guests to help you make sense of health matters that affect you.

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The Straits Times tackles Singapore's national sports talking points.

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The Straits Times' Jan Lee examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.

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Fortnightly on Sundays, The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

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A literary podcast by The Straits Times' Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li, featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

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Synopsis: On till August 2022, this podcast series is based on selected chapters from a book, detailing Singapore’s experience battling the Covid-19 pandemic. The book - written by journalists of The Straits Times and edited by ST’s executive editor Sumiko Tan - is titled.. In This Together: Singapore's Covid-19 Story and is available in major bookstores now. Details online at stbooks.sg

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Synopsis: In this special series, The Straits Times dives into some of the greatest unsolved mysteries in South-east Asia, and examines the underlying issues that they exposed.

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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.

Philanthropy is almost always associated with very wealthy families. If you have less wealth but many good intentions, can you also engage in philanthropy? Genevieve Cua speaks to Anthony Gao, Pictet Wealth Management head of philanthropy services Asia to find out.

This episode is brought to you by Pictet Wealth Management.

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01:47 What this episode covers: why philanthropy is more important today than it was before; how philanthropy has evolved; your platform

03:28 Post-Covid the world’s needs have grown; funding gap for UN SDG

05:43 Anthony Gao on why more wealthy families want to engage in philanthropy

08:36 Strategic philanthropy for more long-term impact

10:25 Anthony on philanthropic approaches - venture philanthropy, blended finance, donor-advised funds

12:00 Anthony on the structure for giving as the face, body and legs of philanthropy

Produced by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Edited by: Howie Lim

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

In this episode, she looks at what outdoor adventure education means, why it’s useful, the kinds of standards or guidelines that govern it, and the future of this sector. In the studio to explain what steps have been taken to improve safety and quality - and why Grace should still do height-based activities even though she's scared of heights - is David Chua, the chief executive officer of the National Youth Council and Edvan Loh, the deputy director of Outward Bound Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:00 What is outdoor adventure education?

4:45 David and Edvan share their personal experience of outdoor adventure education, and convince Grace to do a high rope course challenge

11:15 The state of the outdoor adventure education community in Singapore

17:30 Improving safety standards and quality

19:50 The future of the sector

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

A four-year-old girl who caught Covid-19 has died, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). This is the second death in Singapore caused by the coronavirus in a patient aged below 12. MOH said that the cause of death was later determined by the state coroner to be Covid-19 pneumonia.

Dr Lim Yang Chern, a paediatrician at Thomson Paediatric Centre, explains what Covid-19 pneumonia is and how to spot signs of pneumonia in children.

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Bone health is often not the first thing on a person’s mind when it comes to health. However, it is important to prevent weakened bones, particularly in old age, so that we can continue with our everyday activities. As we age, more bone is broken down than is replaced by new bone, and losing too much bone mass can lead to osteoporosis, a disease that causes brittle bones. When your bones are weak, a simple fall can lead to a serious fracture, which will affect quality of life.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Dr Tan Li Feng, the deputy head of geriatric medicine at Alexandra Hospital, about the importance of screening for osteoporosis. They discuss her paper on the impact of frailty, falls and cognition on osteoporosis management in the oldest old, the treatment options for osteoporosis, as well as the foods that are good for your bones.

*Bone density mineral scans are available at various places, including some polyclinics. To do the scan at the polyclinic, a referral is needed. At Alexandra Hospital, for instance, this scan costs $50-$70 for subsidised patients or $150 for private patients, Dr Tan said.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:18 How do age, frailty, and cognitive impairment link to the management of osteoporosis?

2:19 When should you get your bones screened and treated?

6:48 What can you do to prevent osteoporosis?

9:56 Treatment options for osteoporosis

12:29 Diet tips to prevent osteoporosis; vitamin D & calcium supplements recommended?

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in Singapore sport.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with Billy Hogan, the chief executive officer of English football giants Liverpool, who was in town when the Reds played the Standard Chartered Singapore Trophy exhibition match with Crystal Palace.

On the eve of the game, Hogan talks about the club’s revival and rise to the top since he arrived in 2012, staying at that level, and balancing the club’s commercial interests with the needs of the first team.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:37 Long-term goals for the club

2:39 The key to maintaining success

5:51 Liverpool’s commercial vs football needs

7:16 What has changed since FSG arrived

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Synopsis: In this special series, The Straits Times dives into some of the greatest unsolved mysteries in South-east Asia, and examines the underlying issues that they exposed.

In this episode, we revisit the spate of mass hysteria in Malaysia's north-eastern state of Kelantan to find out why the disorder is more prevalent among schoolgirls.

ST regional correspondent Jia Ning Tan speaks to Ustaz Abd Rashid Ahmad, faith healer and spokesman of an Islamic medical facility called Darussyifa, and Mr Robert Bartholomew, a medical sociologist and co-author of Mass Hysteria in Schools: A Worldwide History Since 1566.

She also interviews a woman who had a brush with mass hysteria as a schoolgirl and wants to be identified only as Nur.

Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended)

1:53 The Ketereh Secondary School in Kelantan gripped by a fast-spreading screaming plague in July 2018

3:31 Students say they saw a tall, dark figure in the school compound

4:57 Ustaz Abdul Rashid Ahmad says the tall, dark figure is an evil spirit that possesses the weak-minded

9:29 Scientists conduct an experiment to prove that people could be tricked into perceiving ghosts

11:52 Mr Bartholomew describes Kelantan’s screaming schoolgirl occurrences as a collective stress reaction

15:08 Girls and women are more likely to experience mass hysteria than men

19:17 Nur says the mass hysteria episode that happened to her has left a permanent mark

Produced by: Tan Jia Ning (jianing@sph.com.sg), Magdalene Fung (magfung@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Penelope Lee and Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

The Singapore economy posted zero growth in the second quarter this year, compared to the previous three months.

According to DBS senior economist Irvin Seah, it means the economy narrowly averted the chance of a technical recession.

Meanwhile, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has further tightened its policy stance, making room for a stronger Singapore dollar to douse the impact of rising global prices as it raised inflation forecasts for this year.

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Karl Mak and Adrian Ang vowed never to work together after a failed blogshop, but reconnected to form popular meme maker SGAG

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

With each passing year, more and more carbon dioxide is pumped into the atmosphere, raising the global temperature. The race is now on to rapidly cut carbon emissions to limit the pace of global warming. But it’s clear that more will need to be done. Huge amounts of CO2 will also have to be removed from the atmosphere, alongside slashing fossil fuel use and ending deforestation.

In this episode, The Straits Times’ environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discusses the growing importance of CO2 removal technology with Dr Oliver Geden, Senior Fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs and a lead author for the UN's top climate science body, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC.

Dr Geden is an expert on CO2 removal methods and he explains some of the different types and costs and why planting trees alone will not be enough.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:23 What is carbon dioxide removal?

3:07 Why is planting trees alone simply not enough?

5:48 What are some other examples of carbon dioxide removal strategies?

7:38 What are the range of costs for various carbon dioxide removal measures?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both associate editors at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

In this episode, they take stock of the markets and discuss what investors should note before venturing further into the market.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:50 Singapore’s stock market is still in the black this year unlike many others

3:53 Nervy stock market: Why investors should keep an eye on company earnings to see when they should get into the market

5:45 Rising interest rates and how they affect company earnings

8:00 How are Reits likely to perform in the upcoming round of company earnings?

Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ven Sreenivasan (ven@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Eden Soh and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they chat about the prospect or possibility of an "Asian Nato".

Nato is the well-known US-led military alliance in Europe. But how likely is a similar scenario in Asia? And what will this mean for China, which has been vocal about its concerns?

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:40 What recently triggered this talk of an "Asian Nato"? What was China's response?

2:31 Are we seeing the makings of an "Asian Nato”? How did we get to this point?

4:45 A solidifying shift against China in the region?

8:17 Will we see Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea join Nato?

Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg), Eden Soh and Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.

In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Dr Aparna Pande, Research Fellow & director of Hudson Institute's Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia, and ST's Japan correspondent Walter Sim.

When news of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination on July 8 broke upon a disbelieving world, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was possibly the first leader to declare national mourning with the Indian flag at half-staff throughout the land – and then blogged about his "dear friend".

The Japan-India relationship is a long one, and it suits both to see the other rise because, among other commonalities, neither considers the other a threat. And under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Japan is set to continue on the same track.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:15 Why Japan will pursue a more muscular foreign policy following Abe's legacy

4:55 Public sentiment on revision of Japan's pacifist constitution that was drafted by the United States, which came into force in 1947

7:50 Abe popularly known as the "Quad-father": How important is his legacy to a free and open Indo-Pacific?

11:25 Why Japan could become more of a consensus leader if sustained US presence in Asia does not pan out in coming years

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar hosts ST’s Indochina bureau chief Tan Hui Yee.

They talk about China’s presence especially in this region in light of Hui Yee's recent reporting trip to Cambodia. She visited Sihanoukville, a quiet coastal town which has been transformed by Chinese investment.

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, a flood of Chinese casino and hotel investments brought a construction boom to the Cambodian coastal city.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:00 The transformation of Sihanoukville

3:55 How do residents in Sihanoukville feel? Did Cambodian businesses feel sidelined?

6:52 Surveys of regional policymakers, academicians and businessmen show China is the least trusted country in the region; but is this feeling as intense on the ground in countries like Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia?

10:25 Chinese loans, Laos and fears that it could become the next Sri Lanka, with a high debt burden

16:10 Other big China Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects in the region: Are they proceeding as planned?

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Eden Soh

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Following the Ministry of Health's confirmation on Wednesday (July 6) night that there is one local case of monkeypox in Singapore, infectious diseases expert Professor Dale Fisher discusses the possibility of the disease being in the community for some time.

The patient is a 45-year-old male Malaysian national who resides in Singapore. He is currently hospitalised at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases and his condition is stable.

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Synopsis: Twice a month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

The K-pop supergroup BTS announced on June 14 that they were taking an indefinite break from one of the world’s most popular acts to focus on solo pursuits. The seven members, who are credited with generating billions of dollars for the South Korean economy, dropped the bombshell during their streamed annual “Festa” dinner, part of a celebration that marks their anniversary as a group. Fans are worried this could be the end of the Bangtan Era.

PopVultures host Jan Lee shares her views on the announcement, the details of the hiatus and how this is a good thing for BTS to grow as artists and people.

Highlights (tap/click above):

2:07 Announcement of the hiatus and the chain reaction that followed

10:09 Impacts of BTS on the music industry

15:30 Thoughts about BTS' hiatus announcement

31:40 Will BTS be back in the future?

Produced by Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Pax Pang and Eden Soh

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

Happiness and wellbeing are big and nebulous concepts, but it goes without saying that everyone wants to be happy. Helping to unpack these concepts and offer tips on staying upbeat, are Sherman Ho and Simon Leow, the co-founders of the Happiness Initiative.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:00 Is Singapore a happy country?

3:24 Taking a preventive approach to mental wellbeing

5:34 Quick tips on practising gratitude and kindness

7:10 What youths in Singapore are concerned about and why they fall prey to social comparison

8:30 How can people join community well-being circles?

Read the article here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/the-serious-business-of-national-happiness-0

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Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, he hosts Ms Eirliani Abdul Rahman, former Singapore diplomat and co-founder of the Berlin-backed Global Diplomacy Lab, to discuss if a feminine foreign policy (FFP) could prove a balm for global conflicts and tension points such as Ukraine, Afghanistan and the South China Sea. They also discuss the role of women diplomats and ask the question: What would it take for Asian nations to have more feminist-oriented external policies?

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:54 What is feminine foreign policy (FFP)? Could FFP be applied in the context of Ukraine and Afghanistan?

8:50 Where is Singapore in the FFP space?

10:08 How FFP principles would help in solving the South China Sea dispute

12:20 Women in diplomacy vs masculinity in foreign policy; do women diplomats feel a need to act like men?

15:30 What can Asian foreign ministries do to promote FFP?

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times' journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li look at three romance novels whose characters fly in the face of stereotypes: Lucie Yi Is Not A Romantic by Lauren Ho, You Made A Fool Of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi, and Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

Highlights(click/tap above):

1:25 Lucie Yi Is Not A Romantic, by Lauren Ho

7:45 You Made A Fool Of Death With Your Beauty, by Akwaeke Emezi

10:50 Lessons In Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus

Produced by: Olivia Ho (oliviaho@sph.com.sg), Toh Wen Li (tohwenli@sph.com.sg) and Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in Singapore sport.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent David Lee chats with local sports administrator Mark Chay about why he wants to be Singapore Swimming Association's new president despite his burgeoning portfolio.

Not only has he been a former national swimmer, swim club director, and Singapore Hockey Federation chief executive officer, he is now a swim coach and Global Esports Federation's executive director, and feels his experiences put him in good stead for his new role.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:36 Plans to sustain success under SSA predecessor Lee Kok Choy

6:46 How experiences at various levels help

12:31 Important of engagement with affiliates

14:31 Level of Singapore aquatics now

18:34 How Chay measures success for the SSA president

Produced by: David Lee (davidlee@sph.com.sg) & ST Video Team

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

The Institute of Mental Health or IMH is adopting trauma-informed care throughout the organisation. It's an approach that assumes that a person is more likely than not to have experienced a traumatic event. And it seeks to not re-traumatise patients or blame them for their efforts to manage their symptoms. In trauma-informed care, you would ask "What happened to you?” instead of "What's wrong with you?"

In the second part of our series on trauma-informed care, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to Ms Tracy Wee. Principal Medical Social Worker at the Institute of Mental Health. She finds out how parents can make use of the approach to help their children, who may have been bullied or experienced a traumatic event.

In the earlier episode on trauma-informed care, Joyce hosted Dr Ann-Marie Aboud Lo Castro, principal clinical psychologist at the department of developmental psychiatry and the project lead of the trauma-informed care approach at IMH. They discussed what trauma-informed care is about, the common traumatic events among children seeking help today and how the approach can benefit others.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:34 Importance of being trauma-informed

3:16 How can parents cope with their children's mental problems?

7:30 What can parents do to support their children?

10:01 What should parents avoid doing?

16:14 Tips for parents to deal with children's trauma

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai, and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh and Bharati Jagdish.

Singapore is near, if not already at, the peak of the current wave of Covid-19 infections, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Tuesday (July 5).

He told Parliament that the number of cases is expected to cross 12,000 on Tuesday - about 10 per cent higher than the same time last week.

In this week's episode, the team discusses whether the current Omicron wave is as severe as the first one that hit Singapore earlier this year.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Nadiah Koh and ST’s Paxton Pang

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh and Bharati Jagdish.

The Government will continue to monitor inflation closely and is prepared to do more if the economic situation worsens significantly, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in Parliament on Monday (July 4).

He said the $6.6 billion Assurance Package, which aims to cushion households from the impact of the looming goods and services tax (GST) increase, still holds as it was designed with a buffer in case of higher inflation.

In this week's episode, the team discusses how far the Government plans to cushion the impact of the impending GST increase given rising inflation and higher prices for Singapore households.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Nadiah Koh

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

Bond investors are avoiding Asia's emerging markets as the region's resilience to the global inflation threat shows signs of cracking. But there are still opportunities in the Asia IG bond space as correspondent Howie Lim finds out from PineBridge Investments’ Omar Slim, who’s Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income there.

This episode is brought to you by PineBridge Investments.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:10 Performance of Asia IG market so far

02:55 Outlook for Asia IG market for 2H 2022

04:50 Rate hikes already priced in, Asia IG resilient

08:00 Opportunities in the Asia IG market

09:30 The risks to navigate

10:13 How investors should position themselves

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Globally, there has been a surge in climate lawsuits against governments and companies for failing to act on climate change and for polluting the environment. And as climate impacts are felt more strongly, the number of cases is likely to rise, as vulnerable communities, youth and environmental groups turn to the courts to drive change and find solutions.

In this episode, The Straits Times’ environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the rise of climate litigation with Mr Sean Tseng, a legal consultant for global NGO ClientEarth and an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law in Singapore.

ClientEarth specialises in using the power of the law to take on powerful corporations and governments to force them to act on climate change, protect nature and reduce air pollution.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:32 What is climate litigation?

7:08 Why are there more climate lawsuits being filed?

12:16 How is ClientEarth approaching climate litigation in Asia?

16:56 How does climate litigation work with other climate action strategies?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

The pandemic made long-held career aspirations suddenly feel urgent, and more workers are flitting between jobs. The rise of flexible work has also energised workers to seek jobs that fit their lifestyles. No longer is it the other way round.

Job hopping is rising, so is it time to change attitudes towards workers with a history of job flings?

ST's journalists Krist Boo and Tay Hong Yi host public relations executive Ng Lay Peng, and workplace strategy consultant Hardeep Matharu.

Ms Ng is a self-professed job hopper who has had 10 jobs in the past 10 years, and Mr Hardeep is her boss. They are also joined by Ms Lim Zi Hui, a manager from recruitment firm Michael Page, who offers tips to executives with "choppy" resumes, such as Ms Ng.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:58 Is the rising trend of job hopping here to stay?

3:03 Is it possible to build culture and loyalty among this transient group of workers?

7:25 Are "lifers" who never quit being shortchanged by bosses?

12:45 How should a job hopper go about getting that interview, and then, that job?

19:10 Does it pay to move, or stay?

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Tay Hong Yi (hytay@sph.com.sg), Teo Tong Kai and Paxton Pang

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST's China correspondent Elizabeth Law.

China, which has maintained some of the world's strictest entry requirements, eased its quarantine policy for international arrivals in late June, 2022.

It was the most significant relaxation of curbs since the Covid-19 pandemic began, but does it mean Beijing is ready to be more tolerant of the virus?

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:15 Elizabeth Law on recovering from Covid in a Shanghai hospital

4:13 Motivation behind China's decision to cut quarantine for international travellers; a big change from China’s Covid-zero approach?

9:17 Does living with the virus mean “lying flat”, the translation of the Chinese phrase "tang ping"?

12:59 What is “strategic disobedience”?

16:23 In a politically important year, will the Shanghai and Beijing leaders be impacted by the way they handled the Covid outbreak?

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (June 28) called on Singaporeans to offer ideas to shape the future of Singapore, which he described as at a crossroads post-Covid-19.

Their contributions will be part of a Forward Singapore road map to be released in the middle of next year that will set out both policy recommendations and how various parts of society can better contribute to the nation’s shared goals, based on its values of a united people and a society that is just and equal.

Opinion editor Grace Ho weighs in.

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in Singapore sport.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent David Lee chats with former Valencia president Anil Murthy about his highs and lows running the Spanish football club.

The Singaporean was Valencia president for five out of the eight tumultuous seasons under Singaporean tycoon Peter Lim. While they won a King's Cup in 2019 and qualified for the Champions League thrice, there was also a high turnover of managers and players. And in May 2022, Murthy also left the club under a shroud of controversy.

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00:40 Audio-leaks: What was actually said

03:24 Death threats led to Anil's resignation, not sacking

05:56 Why is there animosity towards the club's Singapore leadership?

07:27 No football experience, no problem?

11:00 Anil on his relationship with Peter Lim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh and Bharati Jagdish.

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Monday (June 27) that there is no need to tighten safe management measures for now, but this cannot be ruled out as more Covid-19 infections are reported. Stressing the need for vigilance and testing, Mr Wong announced that all households will receive 10 antigen rapid test (ART) kits. Distribution will begin sometime in July.

In this week's episode, the team discusses what to make of this in response to the recent upswing in Covid-19 cases driven by the newer BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sub-variants.

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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.

What are the promising investment themes within healthcare? Private equity offers an avenue to invest in promising smaller companies before their value becomes widely recognised. For more insights, Genevieve Cua speaks to Hui Yang Goh, Pictet wealth management’s senior adviser for alternative investments in Asia.

This episode is brought to you by Pictet Wealth Management.

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01:38 The various routes to invest in healthcare, from private to public markets

02:17 2021 was a banner year for returns from the healthcare theme in public and private markets

03:35 Why invest in healthcare at all: Highlighting the growth drivers

06:36 Hui Yang Goh on how PE enables investors to tap into innovation by smaller companies: the opportunities and risks

09:16 What are the most attractive healthcare themes with the greatest potential?

11:34 Investors are nervous about the macro environment. Hui Yang’s insights on the impact on deal valuations broadly and the resilience of healthcare in particular

13:31 Incorporating sustainability and ESG considerations into healthcare PE investments

Produced by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Edited by: Howie Lim

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In this fifth of six instalments, ST's executive editor Sumiko Tan looks back at how the government communicated its Covid 19 strategy in the first two years of the pandemic. This included bringing back the 1990s sitcom character Phua Chu Kang to persuade people to get vaccinated, and setting up a hotline call centre during the hurried switch to home recovery in late 2021 when the Delta variant raged.

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01:13 Snippet from viral music video featuring actor Gurmit Singh playing Phua Chu Kang; Mr Daniel Lee, an officer from the Ministry of Communications and Information, explains how the video was meant to target those in their 40s and 50s

02:50 Mr Janadas Devan, Chief of Government Communications, on the importance of maintaining public trust

06:54 Learning and adapting: The biggest comms mistake?

08:21 In 2021, the challenge was to get the elderly vaccinated; more music video campaigns rolled out in Chinese dialects, Malay and Tamil

11:25 Ms Liaw Wy-Ning, deputy director of the Case Management Contact Centre, on setting up and manning the Covid-19 hotline during the difficult Delta variant period; dealing with widespread fear, anxiety, confusion

14:25 Minister for Communications and Information Mrs Josephine Teo in Parliament in March 2022

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

COE premiums rose across all categories on Wednesday (June 22). For big cars with engines bigger than 1,600cc or 130bhp, prices went up by 5.3 per cent to $106,001. In the Open category, which tends to be used to register larger cars, prices went up by 3.7 per cent to $104,400.

Senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe explains why premiums climbed past $100,000 for the second tender in a row.

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

In this episode, she looks at why stable housing matters especially for single parents, and the impact it has on their careers, income and family well-being. In the studio to explain what steps have been taken, and what the remaining gaps are, is Shailey Hingorani, Head of Advocacy, Research, and Communications at the Association of Women for Action and Research or AWARE.

Mdm Radiah, who participated in AWARE’s Support, Housing and Enablement (S.H.E.) Project, also gives her take on how the support she received gave her the confidence to start a new life with her children.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:28: Single unwed parents face additional challenges

04:07: Housing access remains a major issue that single unwed parents and their children face; how AWARE's Support, Housing and Enablement (SHE) project helped them find stable housing

08:45 Radiah's experience of the SHE project

12:30 Remaining gaps in public housing policy for single parents

14:45 How Radiah took the next step forward in her life

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

The Big Story gets an expert's take on Singapore's growing number of Covid-19 infections driven by the newer Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. These strains have contributed to a 23 per cent week-on-week increase in community cases, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday night (June 21).

About 30 per cent of the cases in the community in the past week were cases with BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants, as compared to 17 per cent, 8 per cent and 3 per cent for the previous three weeks respectively.

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in Singapore sport.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with national swimmer Teong Tzen Wei about his recent milestones in the pool.

Teong, 24, talks about becoming only the third Singaporean man to race in the final of a World Championships, becoming the only South-east Asian to go under 22 seconds in the 50m freestyle, and how he experienced a sea change in his outlook to training and competing.

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03:40 Processing a fabulous month of swimming

06:28 Embracing the ‘late bloomer’ tag

09:07 Old Chang Kee.. before a change in mindset

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh and Bharati Jagdish.

First mentioned in Parliament in March, the Ministry of Communications and Information proposed two codes of practices, in a bid to protect users from harmful online content.

In this week's episode, the team discusses the way in which the new rules will add to Singapore’s current Internet guidelines.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Nadiah Koh and ST’s Paxton Pang

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

While there are positive signs from the Ministry of Manpower's Q1 Labour Market Report, employers and workers must "expect the unexpected" in the coming months, said Patrick Tay, NTUC's assistant secretary-general, in an interview on The Big Story.

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Buyers of replacement HDB flats under the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme will now be able to sell their units only five years from the date of collecting the keys, starting with the Ang Mo Kio Sers site.

Housing correspondent Michelle Ng discusses the change in the minimum occupation period criteria and what it means for owners of Sers replacement flats.

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Synopsis: In this special series, The Straits Times dives into some of the greatest unsolved mysteries in South-east Asia, and examines the underlying issues that they exposed.

In this episode, we investigate the source of the red and orange fireballs that emerge from the Mekong River once every year.

ST Indochina bureau chief Tan Hui Yee speaks to Dr San Sunthornthanakul, mayor of Phon Phisai municipality, and biologist from Chulalongkorn University Dr Jessada Denduangboripant.

She also interviewed Mr Thanavorakit Kounthawatphinyo, a Laotian filmmaker based in Bangkok, Mr Sompop Khamsawat, a civil servant who is convinced that Naga Fireballs are a hoax.

Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended)

01:53 The annual Naga Fireball festival draws large crowd

05:20 The Naga is seen as a celestial guardian, a symbol of abundance and a patron of water

06:30 Dr Jessada dismisses the theory of chemical reaction giving rise to the fireballs

09:00 Mr Thanavorakit traces the fireballs to Laotian soldiers firing bullets into the sky

13:36 Mr Sompop petitioned the authorities for an investigation into the phenomenon

15:45 Dr San says the term “Naga Fireball” is a modern creation

17:38 The health of the Mekong River is failing

Produced by: Tan Jia Ning (jianing@sph.com.sg), Tan Hui Yee (tanhy@sph.com.sg), Magdalene Fung (magfung@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Former fishmonger Choo Chong Ngen opened the first Hotel 81 in 1995. Today, his Worldwide Hotels Group has 38 hotels under six brands. For this interview, he is joined by his daughter Carolyn, the group's CEO.

Read Sumiko Tan's full stories here: https://str.sg/Jbhe

Lunch With Sumiko videos: https://str.sg/wPrB

Produced by: Sumiko Tan and ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

The world is now in the midst of the great green transition. Countries are looking for ways to reduce their emissions, and grow their economies in a way that will not harm the environment. But according to the Asian Development Bank, developing economies in Asia are finding it difficult to finance a green, inclusive recovery.

In this episode, The Straits Times’ environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the sustainability investment gap in Asia, and how to narrow it, with Ms Valerie Kwan, who oversees corporate and investor initiatives at the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC).

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:31 The current investment gap in Asia

05:12 Reasons behind sustainability investment gap

07:48 Standards on what constitutes green investments: Why this is important

13:33 What is blended finance?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

Hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both associate editors at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money.

In this episode, they explain briefly how Singapore got into this current inflationary position as of June 2022, and how investors and people can cushion themselves against the effects.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:45 How Singapore got into inflationary position

04:20 What can consumers and investors do to mitigate inflation effects? Drive less, trimming when it comes to brands, holidays

05:26 Hedge against inflation with investments, especially those that give you a good yield, such as S-Reits

07:10 Tips for home owners with a mortgage

07:58 How can investors prepare for a possible recession?

Produced by: Lee Su Shyan (sushyan@sph.com.sg), Ven Sreenivasan (ven@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they chat about the issue of Taiwan, a thorn in relations between the US and China. Those differences were on full display at the recent Shangri-La dialogue in Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:45 Understanding the US' 'One China' policy

03:05 China's Anti-Secession law; why the US has a "strategic ambiguity" policy

07:15 Why is Taiwan so important to the US?

10:04 Concern at the Shangri la Dialogue over a Ukraine type conflict in East Asia; why Chinese leaders are thinking more deeply about choices before them

Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg), Eden Soh and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: In this special series, The Straits Times dives into some of the greatest unsolved mysteries in South-east Asia, and examines the underlying issues that they exposed.

In this episode, we revisit the mystery of Malaysian flight MH370, the plane that vanished into thin air on 8 March, 2014.

ST's Malaysia correspondent Hazlin Hassan narrates and also speaks with the following guests - French journalist Florence De Changy, who has written her book called The Disappearing Act: The Impossible Case of MH370, ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh.

She also interviews the husband of a passenger on board MH370 - management consultant K.S. Narendran and Dr Joel Low, a clinical psychologist.

Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended)

02:05 Recap on what happened to flight MH370 eight years on

05:55 Crash location: What data and debris washing ashore in six different countries point to

07:55 Theory #1: British retiree Richard Godfrey predicts where the plane crashed

08:43 Theory #2: French journalist Florence De Changy believes that the plane was shot down from above the South China Sea

15:45 ST Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh explains how the information gap has dogged investigations from the very start

20:07 One family member of a MH370 passenger finds catharsis writing about his personal ordeal

22:40 Why alternative theories and wild speculation still proliferate as people struggle to find ways to cope in the aftermath of disaster

Check out ST's interactive special on MH370 at str.sg/mh370

Produced by: Tan Jia Ning (jianing@sph.com.sg), Hazlin Hassan (hazlinh@sph.com.sg), Magdalene Fung (magfung@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

Follow The Unsolved Mysteries Of South-east Asia podcast series here every third Tuesday of the month till July:

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Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

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Synopsis: This is a new podcast by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and globally.

It is now February 2022. In Singapore alone, nearly $1 billion has been lost by scam victims since 2016. Mutating and spreading, different types of scams have infiltrated every aspect of our lives, from love to work. The police are cracking down on offenders. What can you do to protect yourself?

In this episode, deputy news editor Andre Yeo hosts fellow journalists David Sun, Jessie Lim and Wong Shiying as they share their biggest behind-the-scenes revelations for the articles they have covered on scam tactics so far.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:10 David Sun on what sets scams apart from other types of crimes; victims' complacency, lack of self-awareness

03:03 Should the public feel sorry for victims of scams despite amount of anti-scam publicity?

05:42 Wong Shiying on the common thread among the eight scam victims she interviewed over four months; victims mentally scarred into extreme distrust

08:54 Jessie Lim on how intelligent today's scammers really are, and how they even cultivate victims over months

11:30 Why it's almost impossible to get back your money once it's transferred out of Singapore

13:15 Singapore Police Force's Anti-Scam Centre has added robotic process automation to its arsenal, with the technology driving Project Combat (Centralised Operational Messaging Bot, Addressing Threats)

23:00 How else are victims affected by scams: The mental toll and opening up to seek help

ST's Stop Scams articles: https://str.sg/wWt9

• Anti-Scam Hotline: 1800-722-6688 (9am - 5pm); https://www.scamalert.sg/

• National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 (8am - 12am); https://ccs.org.sg/nch/

Produced by: Andre Yeo (andrey@sph.com.sg), David Sun (davidsun@sph.com.sg), Jessie Lim (ljessie@sph.com.sg), Wong Shiying (sywong@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Discover ST's special edition podcasts:

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Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

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Synopsis: This is a special-edition podcast series by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and globally.

In the series’ sixth episode, ST’s deputy news editor Andre Yeo, crime correspondent David Sun and journalist Jessie Lim speak with Ms Jessica Chen, a policy and escalation manager at Carousell and Ms Lavone Toh, an associate product manager also with the e-commerce marketplace.

Both of them talked about the emergence of job scams involving the impersonation of Carousell staff and some of Carousell’s safety features, such as pop-up reminders within chats which warn customers when they are eyeing popular items known to have false listings, such as staycation deals.

Highlights (click/tap above):

06:01 How a senior in his 60s showed up at Carousell’s headquarters in Buona Vista demanding to see “Amy”, a scammer who cheated him of $2,000 in a job scam

12:41 How Carousell removes thousands of suspicious listings every month and tell-tale signs

14:41 New initiatives Carousell has embarked on to tackle scams and how user feedback helps the e-commerce marketplace identify threats

18:13 How Carousell balances consumer safety and satisfaction, with the launch of the E-Commerce Marketplace Transaction Safety Ratings earlier in 2022

21:45 Why people should not sell their Carousell accounts to other users who can list fake items on them

Produced by: Andre Yeo (andrey@sph.com.sg), Jessie Lim (ljessie@sph.com.sg), David Sun (davidsun@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Paxton Pang

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

Read ST's Stop Scams articles: https://str.sg/wWt9

• Anti-Scam Hotline: 1800-722-6688 (9am - 5pm); https://www.scamalert.sg/

• National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 (8am - 12am); https://ccs.org.sg/nch/

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Discover ST's special edition podcasts:

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Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) is adopting trauma-informed care throughout the organisation. It's an approach that assumes that a person is more likely than not to have experienced a traumatic event. And it seeks to not re-traumatise patients or blame them for their efforts to manage their symptoms. In trauma-informed care, you would ask "What happened to you?” instead of "What's wrong with you?"

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo finds out more about this approach from Dr Ann-Marie Aboud Lo Castro, principal clinical psychologist at the department of developmental psychiatry and the project lead of the trauma-informed care approach at IMH.

Here are some of the questions addressed in this podcast: What is trauma-informed care and how new is it? What are the common traumatic events among children seeking help at IMH? How will trauma-informed care benefit these children? What does this approach look like and can it benefit others too? (Hint: It can also be applied in workplaces)

Highlights (click/tap above):

04:39 How can we identify a traumatised child?

06:09 What is trauma play?

07:56 How does being trauma-informed help understand a traumatised child?

12:27 Tips on how to deal with a traumatised child at home

16:38 How would a child be treated?

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish.

As Singapore's population ages, the Ministry of Health aims to almost double the number of eldercare centres to 220 by 2025 and increase their scope of services. The team also discusses MOH’s plans to double the number of nursing home beds to more than 31,000 in the next 10 years.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Nadiah Koh and ST’s Paxton Pang

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The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2

Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

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Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7

Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf

Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN

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Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m

PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad

ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE

Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas

The Big Story: https://str.sg/wuZe

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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

The verdict of the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard was announced recently. The former couple have been in an ugly legal battle since Heard called herself a "public figure representing domestic abuse" in a 2018 op-ed. Depp sued her for defamation and Heard countersued him. A seven-man jury found both Depp and Heard liable for defamation but awarded significantly more in damages to Depp in what is considered a win for the 59-year-old actor.

PopVultures host Jan Lee shares her shock at how the trial's jury was not sequestered during such high-profile proceedings. She shares her experience of watching the trial and people's reactions to it unfolding, as well as the rampant misinformation online she has seen about the case, with fake quotes, false claims and headlines being floated around as fact. She also spotlights why Hollywood had been reluctant to work with Depp even prior to Heard's op-ed.

Highlights (tap/click above):

03:31 First reactions to the trial - why was the jury not sequestered?

09:10 Why the rhetoric used to attack Heard's testimony was harmful to victims of abuse and violence regardless of whether Heard was lying or not

23:13 How easily people online have been swayed by blatant misinformation surrounding the trial

34:00 Our ability to accommodate nuance and grey areas

37:37 How Heard might fare in her career after the trial and whether she might still appear in the Aquaman sequel

39:53 Why Depp's career is in decline and why Hollywood might remain reluctant to work with him even after the defamation trial awarded him a win

Produced by Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Pax Pang and Eden Soh

Edited by: Pax Pang

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Synopsis: This special episode was recorded on the eve of the Shangri La Dialogue, held here in Singapore from June 10-12.

The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar hosts Mr Koichiro Matsumoto, Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Public Affairs and director of Global Communications for the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan. PM Fumio Kishida will make a keynote address at this year’s Shangri La Dialogue.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:13 Mr Matsumoto counters media claims in Japan that the country's influence in South-east Asia is fading

07:45 What is causing Japan’s stance on Taiwan to change?

11:10 After new South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol took office in May, would Japan like to see South Korea become a member of the Quad (featuring the United States, India, Australia and Japan)?

12:37 China is a vital partner for Singapore and most nations across Asia; is it a good idea for China and Taiwan to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)?

15:40 How the Japanese government shapes policy-making as public opinion surveys show there is support for a stronger stance on Japan’s territorial disputes with China

22:25 Finally, as Japan reopens borders, what Mr Matsumoto recommends for tourists from Singapore and South-east Asia wanting to visit the country again

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Eden Soh

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White about the UFC 275 event in Singapore, which fights excite him most, and the UFC's plans to reach and develop talent in previously uncharted territories.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:49 - Why turn UFC Singapore into a Pay-per-view?

03:30 - Dana's surprise fight to watch at UFC 275

06:08 - Can Asian talent rise?

07:45 - Updates on Jon Jones and Conor McGregor

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with former top national boxer Muhamad Ridhwan about his new role as co-coach of the national boxing squad, as it aims for improvement at the Cambodia SEA Games taking place in May 2023.

Ridhwan also talks about calling time on his professional career - how retirement crept up on him - and what he has been up to in the past 18 months.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:40 - His plan to help lift Singapore's boxing scene

03:46 - Is there enough talent to work with?

07:13 - How hard was it to hang up his gloves?

10:40 - His progression into coaching

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh and Bharati Jagdish.

Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will be promoted to Deputy Prime Minister from June 13, in the latest round of Cabinet changes that cements his standing as the successor to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The announcement comes two months after Mr. Wong was endorsed by his peers as the leader of the People's Action Party's fourth-generation team.

What can Singaporeans expect from the latest Cabinet reshuffle?

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

In May, the World Meteorological Organisation released a report that detailed how four key climate change indicators set new records in 2021. Three of them relate to the ocean: sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification.

Global mean sea level reached a new record high in 2021, the upper 2,000m of the ocean is warming at a rate that is irreversible on timescales of hundreds to thousands of years, while the open ocean pH - a measure of acidity - is likely to be the lowest it has been for at least 26,000 years. Greenhouse gas concentrations also reached a new global high in 2020, when the concentration of carbon dioxide - the main greenhouse gas driving climate change - reached 413.2 parts per million globally, or 149 per cent of the pre-industrial level.

In this episode, The Straits Times environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the role of the ocean in keeping our planet cool, with Professor Benjamin Horton, a climate scientist and director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore at the Nanyang Technological University.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:57 How important is the ocean to the global climate?

03:00 Does climate action matter, when climate impacts like sea level rise are irreversible?

07:00 What are the impacts of a warmer ocean?

11:55 Why is the ocean becoming more acidic?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

More than half of Singapore employees may quit their jobs this year if expectations of pay rise, career development, flexibility and more are not met, show surveys.

At the same time, economic numbers show that employers are facing spiraling prices, supply chain difficulties and fears of a global recession - while struggling to hire and keep workers in the tight labour market.

The battle of many jobs, few talents is especially tough for small and medium enterprises, which hire 70 per cent of the local workforce.

In this episode, ST's journalists Krist Boo and Tay Hong Yi host Mr Kurt Wee and Mr Donavan Cheah to talk about what workers expect, what bosses want - and the opportunities one could get from working at a SME.

Mr Wee is the president of The Association of Small & Medium Enterprises. Mr Cheah is a cybersecurity executive and the founder of podcast Very Clear Cut.

Highlights (click/tap):

04:23 Young professionals tend to think there are more opportunities "outside" and want to make bigger impact

07:43 SMEs offer young workers hands-on work and experience of initial growth

15:00 It is a partnership, but employees also have a right to ask for career progression

19:18 When will the job market stablise?

25:32 What can an employer do to be exciting enough for an employee to commit five years?

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Tay Hong Yi (hytay@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis:

The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

Chinese government debt has always been a reliable source of fixed income returns as the ultra-loose monetary policy of Western central banks all but erased yields elsewhere. But with the global markets in turmoil, is the current acceleration to cushion China’s economic slowdown enough? You might actually still be able to get in on the action.

Correspondent Howie Lim finds out from Wilfred Wee, Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income at Ninety One.

This episode is brought to you by Ninety One.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:17 Overview of the China bond market

05:00 Opportunities in the China real estate market

07:45 Why the time is now and where to look for opportunities

10:20 Current risks in the China bond market

11:40 What’s in it for the income-seeking investor

12:45 Benefits of investing in China bonds

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Edited by: Howie Lim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe every month.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST's Indochina bureau chief Tan Hui Yee.

Much has changed in Betong during the pandemic. It is a district wedged on the southern tip of Thailand, after a 1hr 45min flight from Bangkok.

In the absence of visitors, street artists have transformed ageing shophouses with stunning murals. Dim sum dishes still rule there. But with tourism revenue evaporating following the pandemic, the district's businesses hope its new airport will bring back visitors.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:11 Are tourists returning to Thailand after easing of Covid restrictions?

04:28 Why Singaporean tourists can consider visiting peaceful Betong?

06:38 Dim sum, good street food - pre-and post-pandemic

11:40 How local street art emerged during the pandemic

14:26 Betong’s International Airport finally opens after delays

Read Hui Yee’s article here: https://str.sg/w2Hc

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Traditionally, the Institute of Mental Health or IMH has focused mainly on taking care of those who are severely ill with mental disorders. Now, it also wants to look at improving the mental health of Singaporeans by helping them manage their stress.

We all need to swim and keep afloat in the sea of stress. Is there a way to do it better? Can we avoid sinking into it and does stress lead to mental illness? What’s the difference between good and bad stress?

Does having the genes for a mental illness mean that we cannot avoid becoming mentally ill? What can be done on the population level?

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo take a deep dive into stress with the chief executive officer of Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Prof Daniel Fung.

Highlights (click/tap above):

03:30 What is allostatic overload, that refers to the cumulative burden of chronic stress and life events?

06:50 Bad stress indicators and how adverse childhood experiences are predictors

10:19 Epigenetics: Studying how your behaviour and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work

13:55 How IMH wants to help people help themselves, and manage stresses of life

16:40 Prof Fung on the 3Rs to help combat stress before it overwhelms

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Bharati Jagdish.

The team discusses Malaysia’s chicken export ban and what it means for the resilience of Singapore's food supply and its “30 by 30” goal.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Nadiah Koh and ST’s Paxton Pang

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Synopsis: This is a special-edition podcast series by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and globally.

In the series’ fifth episode, ST’s deputy news editor Andre Yeo, crime correspondent David Sun and journalist Jessie Lim speak with Mr Willis Lim, director of the National Cyber Threat Analysis Centre, the research division of the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) that oversees Singapore's cyber security strategy. Mr Lim talks about the ways cyber criminals identify potential victims and new scams the CSA is seeing in 2022.

Mr Lim explains why the use of Singlish words, which are not commonly found in most dictionaries, makes it much harder for cyber criminals to crack your passwords. He also provides tips on how Singaporeans can protect themselves from tech support scams.

Highlights (click/tap above):

08:49 How cyber criminals look for victims’ personal particulars online and on the Dark Web

09:36 Why Mr Willis Lim stopped his mother from throwing his phone bill into the dustbin

11:10 Scams the Cyber Security Agency is seeing in 2022, such as phishing and tech support scams

20:30 How to set a strong password using Singlish and unique passphrases

21:50 How tech support scams work and the steps you can take to protect yourself

28:29 The dollar value of personal data stolen from data breaches

Listen to earlier Stop Scams podcasts: https://str.sg/wnBi

Ep 1 - Near impossible to recover your money once scammers transfer it out of Singapore

Ep 2 - How scammers are buying bank accounts and digital identities of youth for misuse

Ep 3 - Why children are more susceptible to scams than adults

Ep 4 - How to spot a victim of a scam

Produced by: Andre Yeo (andrey@sph.com.sg), Jessie Lim (ljessie@sph.com.sg), David Sun (davidsun@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Paxton Pang

Edited by: Eden Soh

Read ST's Stop Scams articles: https://str.sg/wWt9

• Anti-Scam Hotline: 1800-722-6688 (9am - 5pm); https://www.scamalert.sg/

• National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 (8am - 12am); https://ccs.org.sg/nch/

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

With multiple mega-regional trade agreements coming into force and a consolidated strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Asean is well-positioned for growth despite ongoing geo-economic challenges in the broader region.

What steps will ensure continued growth and prosperity and how should Asean use the hosting of G20 and Apec summits in 2022 to further enhance its role on the global stage?

Moderator: Warren Fernandez Editor-in-chief, The Straits Times

Panellists: Mathias Cormann Secretary-general, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Tengku Muhammad Taufik President and group chief executive officer, Petronas

Shinta Widjaja Kamdani Coordinating vice-chairwoman III, Maritime, Investment and International Relations, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Lynn Kuok Shangri-La Dialogue Senior Fellow for Asia-Pacific Security, International Institute for Strategic Studies (Asia)

Closing remarks by: Hun Sen Cambodia Prime Minister

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

Two-thirds of young people in 10 countries report feeling sad, afraid and anxious about the climate crisis and over half believe that humanity is doomed.

With society navigating continuous global disruption – from global pandemics and natural disasters to humanitarian instability – how can we turn eco-anxiety into agency and meaningful action to address the climate crisis and biodiversity collapse?

Moderator: Warren Fernandez Editor-in-chief, The Straits Times

Panellists: Elizabeth Wathuti Founder, Green Generation Initiative

Inna Modja Land Ambassador, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

Kahea Pacheco Co-executive director, Women's Earth Alliance

David Dao Global Shaper, Zurich Hub

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Monkeypox cases have reached 219 worldwide, in countries where the disease is not endemic.

The UK - where monkeypox's unusual appearance was first detected in early May - currently has the largest bulk of confirmed cases, 71. It is followed by Spain with 59 cases and Portugal with 37.

Professor Dale Fisher, chair of the World Health Organisation's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network and a senior consultant in infectious diseases at National University Hospital, discusses how the monkeypox virus spreads and if Singapore is at risk of an outbreak.

Produced by: ST Video team

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.

In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Dr. Lurong Chen, senior economist from the Economic Research Institute for Asean and East Asia alongside Tan Dawn Wei, The Straits Times' China bureau chief.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:30 China’s economic impact due to Covid policies

04:08 Will China reassess its strict policies?

05:15 Concerns over China’s supply chain

09:20 Will China’s economic situation affect regional inflation?

11:20 Is China concerned about food security?

16:34 Endemic fatigue in China and its political implications

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

In this second-parter, she looks at what the recent Budget and other policy changes have done to boost wages and alleviate cost pressures, and what more can be done for children and single parent households.

In the studio to explain how policies have evolved as well as the remaining gaps, are Associate Professor Teo You Yenn of the School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University; and Dr Ng Kok Hoe, Senior Research Fellow and head of the Case Study Unit at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

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02:03 This is a big year for wage interventions including the Progressive Wage Model

06:34 Keep an eye on the cost of public services, as these affect how much wages households need

08:34 Are transfers and subsidies for children enough?

12:45 The gendered nature of burden on single parents; women's earning capacity to meet basic needs is lower than men

18:00 Housing penalty faced by single never-married parents compared to married ones

20:02 Wish lists for a fair and inclusive Singapore

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Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In this episode, the ST sports desk quartet of Sazali Abdul Aziz, Kimberly Kwek, Laura Chia and Deepanraj Ganesan review the Hanoi SEA Games from the Vietnamese capital, where Team Singapore won a good share of the medals that were on offer - with 47 gold, 46 silver and 71 bronze medals - for their third-best showing at an overseas SEA Games.

Highlights(click/tap above):

01:13 Singapore swimming's new stars

04:53 Loh Kean Yew comes close again

07:30 Were football and shooting let off the hook?

12:14 Triumphs that went under the radar

14:20 ST's moments of the Hanoi Games

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh and Melissa Hyak.

The team discusses how Changi Airport Terminal 2 will reopen progressively from May 29 as the air hub prepares to meet an expected increase in passenger traffic in the months ahead.

When completed by 2024, the expansion works will raise the terminal's capacity by five million to 28 million passenger movements per year.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Nadiah Koh and ST’s Paxton Pang

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

They say the ones pitching against women at workplaces aren't men, but women who have crossed the bridge of success and decided to blow it up. Do such women exist and why? What are working women up against at the workplaces, and how should they navigate them? How do men feel about being the apex body that just cannot seem to win?

Listen to this lively podcast as we speak to Professor Chong Sin Hui, assistant professor of organisational behaviour from Nanyang Technological University, and Mr Toh Keng Hoe - a corporate executive, a part-time lecturer, a Singapore Computer Society volunteer, and most pertinently ... a man.

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04:00 What are Queen Bees and why do they exist?

10:08 Are women just pretty faces that sell solutions in the tech industry?

14:43 Man vs woman - if you win, I lose. Or is it?

18:09 What a man wishes a woman would do to help men support them

22:47 Ask-the-Expert: Can Singapore avoid quota-based gender policies?

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai, Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

The defamation suit between former Hollywood couple Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have put the ugly details of their marriage out for public scrutiny. The two stars were married briefly from 2015 to 2016, after dating for several years.

In 2018, Heard wrote an op-ed in The Washington Post saying that she "became a public figure representing domestic abuse" in 2016. Depp sued for defamation over this and alleged instead that Heard was abusive towards him.

The ensuing trial has become a media circus. Social media is flooded with memes, spliced and edited videos of the trial, pseudoscience analyses of Depp and Heard's body language and hashtags such as #JusticeForJohnnyDepp and #AmberHeardIsAPsychopath trending on Twitter.

PopVultures host Jan Lee gives her thoughts on why the public reaction to the trial has been deeply troubling and how the whole saga has been mired with backlash over the #MeToo movement.

Highlights (tap/click above):

03:04 Introduction of the Depp-Heard relationship and defamation suits Depp has embarked on

12:04 The disturbing memeification of the trial and why it needs to stop

21:03 How #MeToo ties into the trial

Produced by Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Paxton Pang and Eden Soh

Edited by: Paxton Pang

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Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they chat about the US and China, and their ongoing courtship of South-east Asia and Asean.

May 12 and 13 saw US President Biden hosting Asean leaders to a special summit, and most of them descended on Washington. Eight out of 10 were there, except for the Myanmar junta leader and the Philippines, which had just had an election.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:45 Why the US wants to show it can be a reliable partner to South-east Asia and Asean

02:45 Reading the view in Beijing towards this summit; why Asean countries don't want to choose between both powers

04:30 The 3 key outcomes from the summit; why the US is still playing a catch-up game

07:53 Why the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework - America’s soon-to-be-released strategy for economic engagement in the region was the elephant in the room at the summit

08:55 Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said US participation in the Asia-Pacific must also consist of economic cooperation, not just security and defence

Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg), Eden Soh and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Today, there are countless distractions keeping us up at night and stopping us from having a good night's sleep. Yet, sleep is one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle (nutrition and exercise are the other two), and in recent years, there has been much interest in how we can sleep better. But are personal measures enough to improve sleep? This, given he erosion of work-life boundaries and the overwhelming amount of digital distractions today.

In Part 2, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo continues the conversation on sleep with Professor Michael Chee, the director of the Centre for Sleep and Cognition at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore. Prof Chee has spent close to two decades studying sleep and its impact on cognition and behaviour.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:49 Balancing structural measures with personal commitment to improve sleep

04:10 Benefits of starting school later in Singapore; effects of sleep for students

07:38 Consequence of chronic short sleep for adults and the elderly

09:12 Tips for effective short naps; should you avoid exercise at night?

10:23 Why alcohol at night really affects sleep quality; debate on caffeinated drinks

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: In this special series, The Straits Times dives into some of the greatest unsolved mysteries in South-east Asia, and examines the underlying issues that they exposed.

In this episode, we find out what might have happened to 'Ourang Medan' a distressed vessel sailing the Strait of Malacca in the 1930s - 1940s and the gruesome but mysterious death of its crew.

ST's Indonesia correspondent Linda Yulisman speaks with Mr Sayed Fauzan Riyadi, maritime researcher from the Raja Ali Haji Maritime University in Riau, Indonesia, and former commander of Indonesian Navy Admiral Bernard Kent Sondakh.

She also interviewed Mr Siswanto Rusdi, executive director of Indonesia’s National Maritime Institute, and Dr Eric Frecon, adjunct fellow at the French Naval Academy who has written a book on piracy in Indonesian waters titled Chez les Pirates d’Indonésie.

Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended)

3:30 A bizarre SOS message being traced to S.S. Ourang Medan

9:43 Admiral Bernard Kent Sondakh says the crew could have inhaled poisonous gases leaked from its cargo.

14:12 Mr Sayed Fauzan believes it was likely an attack by Indonesian freedom fighters against a Dutch-owned asset.

17:45 Mr Siswanto says the Strait of Malacca has been a perennially piracy hotspot for more than a millennium.

20:00 Dr Frecon describes the more ambitious sea robbers as town pirates who aren't afraid to steal a cargo ship to sell it again.

20:50 Even with improved safety measures, seafarers in the Strait of Malacca remain vulnerable to extreme weather conditions and other dangers.

Produced by: Tan Jia Ning (jianing@sph.com.sg), Linda Yulisman (ylinda@sph.com.sg), Magdalene Fung (magfung@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Nuclear energy is a controversial source of energy that is gaining prominence globally, including in Singapore as a potential solution to tackling climate change. Nuclear is considered a clean form of energy as the generation process does not release any greenhouse gases, unlike the traditional mode of energy generation from burning fossil fuels.

But following the nuclear disasters in Chernobyl in 1986 and Fukushima in 2011, how safe is this form of energy now? In this episode, The Straits Times environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss these questions with Dr Matthew Lloyd, a research fellow at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, who does research on materials that can be used in the nuclear process.

Read the article here: https://str.sg/wBTR

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

01:13 How do nuclear reactions generate energy?

03:30 Why is nuclear energy considered clean, and how safe is it?

10:10 Why is nuclear fusion considered safer than fission?

13:35 How do small modular reactors contribute to safety of nuclear energy?

15:56 Are rising energy prices causing countries to warm to the idea of nuclear power?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Eden Soh

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li take on six books shortlisted for the International Booker Prize – from Nobel laureate Olga Tokarczuk’s sweeping novel The Books Of Jacob to Geetanjali Shree’s Tomb Of Sand, the first Hindi-language novel shortlisted for the award.

Highlights(click/tap above):

01:31 The Books of Jacob, by Olga Tokarczuk

09:10: Cursed Bunny, by Bora Chung

10:34 A New Name: Septology Six to Seven, by Jon Fosse

11:58 Heaven, by Mieko Kawakami

12:20 Elena Knows, by Claudia Pineiro

12:53 The Tomb of Sand, by Geetanjali Shree

Produced by: Olivia Ho (oliviaho@sph.com.sg), Toh Wen Li (tohwenli@sph.com.sg), Paxton Pang and Eden Soh

Edited by: Paxton Pang

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

In this episode, the first of two parts, she looks at whether a family of four in Singapore needs $6,426 a month for a basic standard of living.

In the studio to explain the study and its methodology are Associate Professor Teo You Yenn, associate professor at the School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University; and Dr Ng Kok Hoe, Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Case Study Unit at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:41: Is there a household budget that captures the lived realities of Singaporeans? What is the Minimum Income Standard?

04:55: Addressing criticisms of the study and its methodology

10:00 How is the Minimum Income Standard applied in the United Kingdom, and how does the UK decide what is a living wage?

Read the article here: https://str.sg/wBJ3

Produced by: Grace Ho (graceho@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: In this special series, The Straits Times dives into some of the greatest unsolved mysteries in South-east Asia, and examines the underlying issues that they exposed.

In this episode, we follow the trail of fabled treasure stashed in tunnels and caves by retreating Japanese soldiers who found themselves with nowhere else to go as World War II drew to a close.

ST correspondent Raul Dancel speaks to Mr Arnel Cruz, spokesman of the Treasure Hunters Association of the Philippines, and archaeologist Jose Eleazar Bersales.

He also interviewed political analyst Lucio Pitlo III and retired US Navy officer Manny Paez, who was with a team of experts commissioned by the History Channel for a series on the mysterious buried treasure.

Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended)

02:21 General Tomoyuki Yamashita's capture and conviction

04:58 Mr Rogelio Roxas, a common locksmith, discovers a golden Buddha in a network of tunnels

06:19 Word of Mr Roxas’ find reaches the ears of the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos

08:59 Mr Manny Paez believes the missing golden Buddha is sitting inside a luxury apartment in New York

13:19 Mr Lucio Pitlo says it might be difficult to recover the dictator's plundered wealth if his son becomes the president

15:25 Mr Arnel Cruz claims there are 17 more golden Buddhas still waiting to be found

16:14 Filipinos' indiscriminate treasure hunting is hurting the country, says Professor Jose Eleazar Bersales

Produced by: Tan Jia Ning (jianing@sph.com.sg), Raul Dancel (rdancel@sph.com.sg), Magdalene Fung (magfung@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: This podcast series is based on selected chapters from a book, detailing Singapore’s experience battling the Covid-19 pandemic. The book - written by journalists of The Straits Times and edited by ST’s executive editor Sumiko Tan - is titled In This Together: Singapore's Covid-19 Story and is available in major bookstores now. Details online: https://www.stbooks.sg/

In this fourth of six instalments, ST's executive editor Sumiko Tan looks back at the lessons Singapore learnt from fighting the pandemic. Two, in particular, stood out: The need to quickly adapt its policies as more was known about the coronavirus in the first half of 2020, and how being prepared helped its fight.

Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended)

02:18 Two biggest lessons that Singapore's government learnt from the pandemic

04:25 Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong reflects on the U-turn on wearing masks

05:03 Then-Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on the importance of changing national direction when assumptions are no longer valid

06:20 Minister Lawrence Wong says the multi-ministry task force was guided by science but had to be flexible

09:00 The big bet on buying vaccines early during the coronavirus outbreak

14:53 Lessons on how to tweak future lockdowns

15:25 Using Covid-19 as a rehearsal for the Big One that is yet to come, the dreaded Disease X

Produced by: Sumiko Tan (sumiko@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad

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Synopsis: This is a podcast series by The Straits Times to help you work smarter, think deeper, and get ahead in your work life.

In this episode, we talk about hot-desking, the changing out of permanent desks for workers to shared furniture and spaces.

One wouldn't guess that workers could get all emotional over desk space, but that is exactly what is happening in some companies that are thinking of removing what is seen as a benefit to some employees.

What is hot-desking? Is it suitable for everybody? How should workers respond when they lose their desks?

ST's senior correspondent Krist Boo hosts Chen Tang, the strategy principal at Unispace, a workplace consultancy. Her other guest is Mr Joseph Khong, assistant director at ACE, the national trade association for startups .

Join us as we discover just how hot this potato of hot-desking could get. And get tips that help bosses avoid getting burnt!

Highlights (click/tap):

02:19 Mr Chen on how hot-desking is catching on in Singapore

03:56 How much savings hot-desking could bring

07:04 Why workers resist hot-desking

12:45 To hot-desk or not, it comes down to your business

15:37 Executive-asks-expert time: how office space might look in a year's time

Read Krist Boo's Work/Life columns: https://str.sg/wX79

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In this episode, SEA Games-bound ST sports desk quartet Sazali Abdul Aziz, Kimberly Kwek, Laura Chia and Deepanraj Ganesan share their thoughts on how Team Singapore will fare at the May 12-23 regional multi-sport competition.

Highlights(click/tap above):

0:49 - Is a medal, or an early return on the cards for football?

3:41 - Swimmers and paddlers to shine again - maybe athletics too?

10:27 - The rise of the 21st-century Singaporean athlete

14:29 - What the reporters are looking forward to in Hanoi

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh and Melissa Hyak.

The team recaps Parliament updates on the recent revelations that 11 aspiring lawyers had cheated in the 2020 Bar exam known as Part B. They also discuss the relaxed Covid-19 restrictions announced on April 22 and what that means for Singapore and workplace trends going forward.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Nadiah Koh and ST’s Paxton Pang

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In this third episode of six instalments, ST's executive editor Sumiko Tan tells the exclusive story of how the decision-makers in Singapore's Covid-19 "war room" managed the pandemic and why it decided to be as transparent as they could with the public.

Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended)

01:25 Singapore's then-Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on how he realised back in January 2020, that the new coronavirus outbreak was beyond the efforts of one ministry

03:53 How a high-powered group of civil servants led by permanent secretary of the Home Affairs Ministry - Mr Pang Kin Keong - worked to support the ministers

05:06 Mr Gan on why the multi-ministry task force (MTF) decided to be as transparent as possible about how it dealt with Covid-19

06:44 Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean on his role in creating a structure in how the crisis was managed

08:22 PM Lee Hsien Loong on the aim to be transparent, a chain of command, making decisions guided by data, and differing views in Cabinet

14:37 PM Lee reflects on painful national decisions, such as the closure of Changi Airport and Singapore's "circuit-breaker" lockdown in April 2020

19:50 PM Lee addresses a weary nation to explain the decision to move from a strategy of zero-Covid to living with Covid

Produced by: Sumiko Tan (sumiko@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe every month.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST's India correspondent Debarshi Dasgupta.

In December 2021, passengers boarded the Shri Ramayana Express, a special train that covers pilgrimage destinations associated with Hindu god Lord Ram over 17 nights. They were on what was billed as the "world's first train" to get a vegetarian certification. Everything served to them during the journey was vegetarian, so the pilgrims had nothing to fret about when it came to food.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:20 World’s first vegetarian-certified food served on train in India; about the vegetarian food safety regulator Sattvik Council of India, a private initiative of entrepreneur Abhishek Biswas

04:21 Sattvik council - the meaning behind Sattvik and its diet

06:52 Demand for certified vegetarian food in India and also, around the world

14:26 Common misconception that majority of Indian population are vegetarians

16:11 When choice of being a vegetarian becomes a political issue

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim & Fa'izah Sani

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Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN

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Synopsis: This is a special-edition podcast series by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and globally.

In the series’ fourth episode, ST’s deputy news editor Andre Yeo and journalist Osmond Chia speak with OCBC branch manager Leong Wen Xian, 34, who prevented a housewife in her 50s from losing some $200,000 to fraudsters.

Mr Leong also details the challenges brought on by the pandemic in spotting victims and the new innovations OCBC Bank has introduced in 2022 to combat scams.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:52 How Mr Leong prevented a woman from losing $200,000 to scammers

06:50 Spotting the signs that someone is being scammed

13:19 Why Covid-19 has make it tougher to fight scams

15:09 Mr Leong on the changes OCBC has made to fight scams in 2022

18:08 Tips from Mr Leong on how to avoid falling prey to scams

Listen to earlier Stop Scams podcasts: https://str.sg/wnBi

Ep 1 - Near impossible to recover your money once scammers transfer it out of Singapore

Ep 2 - How scammers are buying bank accounts and digital identities of youth for misuse

Ep 3 - Why children are more susceptible to scams than adults

Produced by: Andre Yeo (andrey@sph.com.sg), Osmond Chia (osmondc@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

Read ST's Stop Scams articles: https://str.sg/wWt9

• Anti-Scam Hotline: 1800-722-6688 (9am - 5pm); https://www.scamalert.sg/

• National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 (8am - 12am); https://ccs.org.sg/nch/

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Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

Andre Yeo's articles: https://str.sg/wWtC

Osmond Chia's articles: https://str.sg/wX46

Discover ST's special edition podcasts:

Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wsfD

The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia Embed: https://str.sg/ws76

Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wnBi

Discover more ST podcast series:

In Your Opinion Podcast: https://str.sg/w7Qt

SG Extra Podcast: https://str.sg/wX8w

Asian Insider Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa7

Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf

Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN

PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad

ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE

Bookmark This! Podcast: https://str.sg/JWas

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

We continue the conversation on sleep in this episode. Sleep is one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle and there has been much interest in how we can sleep better in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up our daily routines, with so many people still working from home.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to Professor Michael Chee, the director of the Centre for Sleep and Cognition at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore. Prof Chee has spent close to two decades studying sleep and its impact on cognition and behaviour.

They discuss how the pandemic has affected sleep, the lessons learned from the last two years and the relevance of sleep targets set by the US-based National Sleep Foundation (NSF).

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:05 What has Covid-19 taught us about sleep?

03:39 Sleep targets set by US NSF - how relevant is it to Singapore?

06:27 Difference between self-reported sleep and objectively measured sleep

09:24 Sleep targets and recommendations differ based on individuals

13:08 Effects of sleep habits on health

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Fa'izah Sani and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim and Fa'izah Sani

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

The world’s top climate science body recently (April 4) released a how-to guide for reducing greenhouse gas emissions fuelling climate change. Turns out, humanity has many tools at its disposal, from greener buildings, to renewable energy to nature-based solutions, such as planting mangroves.

Green solutions can also help nations meet their development goals, says the report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Working Group III, which focuses on mitigating, or reducing emissions.

The problem is that the amount of planet-heating emissions, especially from burning fossil fuels, pumped into the air keeps rising and this is pushing up global temperatures. The IPCC makes clear that for global average temperatures to be capped at 1.5 deg C, a key Paris Agreement goal, emissions need to start to fall quickly immediately.

The worrying outlook comes as many nations are scrambling for fossil fuel supplies because of supply shocks.

In this episode, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the findings of the report with one of its lead authors, Professor Jim Skea from Imperial College in London. Prof Skea, co-chair of Working Group III, tells us about the solutions at hand, including the likely need for machines that suck CO2 out of the air, and the imperative to start cutting emissions now.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

02:54 What are the key messages in the IPCC’s Working Group III report?

04:43 What will the role of new technology be in reducing emissions?

06:42 Will cutting emissions help advance developmental goals?

12:25 The WGIII report rounds up the IPCC’s sixth assessment report. How should policy makers respond?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In this episode, ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee discuss two coaching appointments which have gotten local football fans talking recently.

Takayuki Nishigaya was named the new Singapore national team head coach on April 25, with the Football Association of Singapore's appointment courting criticism given the drawn-out appointment process and the new man's underwhelming CV.

A few days earlier, Manchester United announced that Ajax Amsterdam manager Erik Ten Hag would take over from interim boss Ralf Rangnick at the end of the current season. Is he the man who can finally drag the Red Devils out of their rut?

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:38 - First impressions of the new Lions coach

04:35 - A puzzling appointment process

09:30 - Is Ten Hag finally the right manager for United?

14:09 - Who should the Red Devils sign?

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

In this episode, she and her guest - ST's associate editor Chua Mui Hoong - look at Singapore's fourth generation (4G) leadership renewal with Finance Minister Lawrence Wong at the helm, what the 4G's refresh of the social compact could look like, and who could lead the charge in the next general election.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:10 How is this 4G political succession the same as, and different from, previous political successions

05:00 When the next general election is likely to be held, and whether Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong or Mr Lawrence Wong will lead the election

09:00 The 4G's key policy priorities including renewing Singapore's social compact

11:24 How the PAP and the opposition can co-exist in an era of greater political contestation

14:55 How much does personality matter in politics, and will it be a different Singapore under Mr Wong

Read Chua Mui Hoong's article on 4G refresh of the social compact: https://str.sg/w8VZ

Produced by: Grace Ho (graceho@sph.com.sg), and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

In this episode, The Straits Times environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty talk about how the reinsurance industry can push for greater climate action.

They speak with Mr Mark Senkevics, head of the property and casualty underwriting hub in Asia, Australia & New Zealand for Swiss Re. This episode is brought to you by Swiss Re: https://www.swissre.com/

Highlights (click/tap above):

02:50 What is the role of reinsurance companies in dealing with climate change and how influential can they be?

05:48 Reinsurance companies also pay out when disaster strikes; what are the payout trends for natural catastrophes across Asia?

07:10 What is the role of climate change in causing natural catastrophic events, such as floods?

10:15 Why 85 per cent of economic losses from natural catastrophes in Asia are still not insured, when compared with advanced economies

13:00 How vulnerable is the Asia-Pacific region to floods, and why governments need to address the poor flood protection gap

Read Swiss Re’s sigma report: https://str.sg/w7mb

Natural Catastrophe/Climate Risk insights: https://str.sg/w7mE

CatNet® solution: https://str.sg/w7ma

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: In this special series, The Straits Times dives into some of the greatest unsolved mysteries in South-east Asia, and examines the underlying issues that they exposed.

In this episode, we revisit the mystery of Malaysian flight MH370, the plane that vanished into thin air on 8 March, 2014.

She also interviews the husband of a passenger on board MH370 - management consultant K.S. Narendran and Dr Joel Low, a clinical psychologist.

Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended)

02:05 Recap on what happened to flight MH370 eight years on

05:55 Crash location: What data and debris washing ashore in six different countries point to

07:55 Theory #1: British retiree Richard Godfrey predicts where the plane crashed

08:43 Theory #2: French journalist Florence De Changy believes that the plane was shot down from above the South China Sea

15:45 ST Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh explains how the information gap has dogged investigations from the very start

20:07 One family member of a MH370 passenger finds catharsis writing about his personal ordeal

22:40 Why alternative theories and wild speculation still proliferate as people struggle to find ways to cope in the aftermath of disaster

Check out ST's interactive special on MH370 at str.sg/mh370

Produced by: Tan Jia Ning (jianing@sph.com.sg), Hazlin Hassan (hazlinh@sph.com.sg), Magdalene Fung (magfung@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: This is a new podcast by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and globally.

In Singapore, nearly $1 billion has been lost by scam victims since 2016. Mutating and spreading, different types of scams have infiltrated every aspect of our lives, from love to work. The police are cracking down on offenders. What can you do to protect yourself?

In this episode, ST's deputy news editor Andre Yeo and journalist Jessie Lim speak with JC (not his real name), 20, who fell victim to a love and gaming scam in March 2021. He is a graphic design student waiting to enlist in national service. Joining them are Ms Lauren Yeo, principal counsellor of Restart Counselling for Wellness and Dr Annabelle Chow, principal clinical psychologist at Annabelle Psychology.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:13 How JC lost $2,100 to a love and gaming scam in March 2021

09:04 Ms Yeo on how a girl, 15, cheated five people in a gift card scam

10:39 Dr Chow on why scam victims find it difficult to come forward; detecting when elderly try to hide their shame at being scammed

19:53 How children can avoid being scammed

23:10 Impact of scams on victims’ self-esteem, work performance; advice on how to tell parents if children fall victim to a scam

34:14 Why young children are more susceptible to scams than adults

Listen to earlier Stop Scams podcasts: https://str.sg/wnBi

Ep 1 - Near impossible to recover your money once scammers transfer it out of Singapore

Ep 2 - How scammers are buying bank accounts and digital identities of youth for misuse

Produced by: Andre Yeo (andrey@sph.com.sg), Jessie Lim (ljessie@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

Read ST's Stop Scams articles: https://str.sg/wWt9

• Anti-Scam Hotline: 1800-722-6688 (9am - 5pm); https://www.scamalert.sg/

• National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 (8am - 12am); https://ccs.org.sg/nch/

Public can join these police schemes:

Community Watch Scheme: https://go.gov.sg/spf-cws

Crime Prevention Ambassadors: https://www.ncpc.org.sg/cpas.html

Citizens on Patrol: https://go.gov.sg/citizensonpatrol

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Synopsis: This is a podcast series by The Straits Times to help you work smarter, think deeper, and get ahead in your work life.

A recent global survey report showed that Singapore managers are among the most demanding globally in expecting their workers to be data savvy. Yet, they ranked the lowest in training their workers in data literacy.

In this episode, we are going to discuss training. Whose responsibility is it to get workers trained to use data in their jobs?

ST's senior correspondent Krist Boo hosts Mr Ajay Advani, vice president of business & partnerships for Asia-Pacific at Tableau and Mr Keith Saw, a digital marketeer in an automative technology startup.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:25 Mr Advani on the two Singapore surprises that came up in the study

04:03 Data literacy: Whose responsibility is it?

06:37 How a young digital marketeer like Mr Keith Saw picked up his data skills

10:32 Should companies give every employee a budget and time to encourage self-learning

11.05 Executive-asks-expert time: How should a fresh graduate build foundational knowledge in data, and why data learning should start early for youths

Read Krist Boo's Work/Life columns: https://www.straitstimes.com/authors/krist-boo

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with national pencak silat exponent Sheik Farhan, who is the flagbearer for the Team Singapore contingent for the May 12-23 SEA Games in Hanoi.

He talks about the honour of being picked, what the SEA Games means to him, his targets in Hanoi, and his journey from being the scion of pencak silat icon Sheik Alau’ddin, to becoming a three-time world champion himself.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:48 - On being flagbearer and his SEA Games experiences

06:24 - On the new ruleset in pencak silat

09:24 - Farhan’s early memories in silat

16:09 - What if he didn’t take to sport?

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern recently visited Singapore on April 18, her first overseas visit since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. This was her second visit here as New Zealand prime minister, after the first one in 2019.

Often publicly seen as New Zealand's people-person PM, Ms Adern sat down with The Straits Times' associate editor Vikram Khanna for a wide-ranging interview. She talks about partnering Singapore, the Covid-19 experience, geopolitics and her unique leadership style and connection with her citizens.

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh and Melissa Hyak.

The government will be relaxing more restrictions from April 26, 2022, after the Ministry of Health announced earlier that Singapore will lower its Disease Outbreak Response System Condition from orange to yellow level on Tuesday.

The team discusses what you need to know about the latest easing of Covid-19 rules.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Nadiah Koh and ST’s Paxton Pang

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Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wnBi

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SG Extra Podcast: https://str.sg/wX8w

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Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN

PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad

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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.

Getting older is part of life, but has the reality of living a long life really set in? Living to a good senior age should be a welcome thing – but with some caveats. In this episode, Genevieve Cua explores this and gets insights from Kimi Oh, Prudential’s senior financial services director.

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01:30 Health is a big caveat in longevity

04:27 Surveys show Singaporeans are not ready to live to 100, underestimating their life span

06:39 The must-have elements to mitigate the future cost of healthcare, according to Prudential’s Kimi Oh

08:50 Wealth planning: some broad principles to pursue

10:40 Addressing concerns about inflation and a rise in interest rates

11:51 Kimi Oh shares insights on how Singaporeans can invest with confidence

14:10 Kimi Oh’s perspective on the rate at which a retiree may withdraw from his portfolio to ensure its long-term sustainability

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

The surge in energy prices is causing nations to rethink their energy security and dependency on fossil fuels. What are the green alternatives? Will Singapore need nuclear power to meet its climate goals and build a low-carbon, prosperous economy?

This special edition Earth Day 2022 ST roundtable is moderated by The Straits Times' editor-in-chief Warren Fernandez.

His guests are:

• Dr Victor Nian, adviser, Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources

• Swati Mandloi, youth delegate, COP26

• David Fogarty, climate change editor, The Straits Times

• Audrey Tan, environment correspondent, The Straits Times

Produced by: ST Video team

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Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they chat about the US' National Zoo celebrating its 50th "pandaversary" and China's most significant mode of animal diplomacy.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:28 How Americans view the National Zoo's pandas

03:10 Animal diplomacy: Pandas serve as friendly ambassadors and bridges of friendship

04:51 US panda cub Xiao Qiji, conceived via artificial insemination

07:48 Haiguis: a term also used for pandas born in the US and returned to China

09:03 How tensions between US and China could affect panda conversation efforts

Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg), Fa'izah Sani and Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

In this episode, she looks at active mobility, including accidents among drivers, cyclists and pedestrians; Singapore's active mobility infrastructure; and how to get more Singaporeans to cycle to work.

Coming along for the ride is The Straits Times associate editor Chua Mui Hoong.

Highlights (click/tap above):

02:10 The three key cycling "tribes" in Singapore

04:55 Mui Hoong is herself a leisure cyclist but tries cycling for work once; describing it as an "obstacle course" of an experience

07:36 Is active mobility infrastructure in Singapore enough? Can Workers' Party MP Jamus Lim's bicycle lane proposal be piloted at the municipal level?

10:25 How to encourage or enforce better behaviour, after recent spate of accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers

15:46 What other countries such as the United Kingdom have done to improve cyclist-driver interactions

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Produced by: Grace Ho (graceho@sph.com.sg), and Ernest Luis

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

The pandemic may have changed your sleep habits, though sleeping more does not mean that you are sleeping well. So, if you’re one of those about to return to the office and finding it hard to get a good night’s sleep, it’s time to do something about it. Or if you have been struggling to fall asleep even before the pandemic, it is never too late to seek help.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Dr Leow Leong Chai, director of the Sleep Disorders Unit, and a senior consultant at the Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine at the Singapore General Hospital, about the common sleep problems that the people in Singapore face, as well as the treatments available. He also sheds light on the spooky episodes that some people have experienced in their sleep, when they felt trapped in their bodies.

In the next episode out on May 4, Joyce Teo invites a prominent sleep researcher here to talk about customising sleep. He is Professor Michael Chee, director of the Centre for Sleep and Cognition as well as the Clinical Imaging Research Centre MR Operations at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:56 Common sleep myths

05:41 What is sleep paralysis and what to do if you're in one?

09:33 New sleep treatments available

13:40 Different severity and types of sleep problems

20:17 Self-treatment and when to seek help

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Fa'izah Sani and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

On April 16, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong held a press conference at the Istana to share details on how Finance Minister Lawrence Wong was chosen as leader of the ruling People’s Action Party’s fourth-generation team.

PM Lee was joined by Mr Wong and former minister Khaw Boon Wan, who was tasked with overseeing the political succession process. Mr Khaw shared that of the 19 people interviewed as part of the decision-making process, 15 chose Mr Wong as the preferred leader.

ST's political editor Zakir Hussain discusses the details of the selection process, and whether the handover of the PAP leadership to Mr Wong will take place before the next general election.

Produced by: ST Video team

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Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh and Melissa Hyak.

In this week's episode, the team discusses the recent announcement of Finance Minister Lawrence Wong as the leader of the fourth generation of Singapore's political leadership, paving the way for him to become the country's next Prime Minister.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Nadiah Koh and ST’s Paxton Pang

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.

In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Elina Noor, Director, Political-Security Affairs and Deputy Director, Washington, D.C. Office at the Asia Society Policy Institute, and Bich Tran, non-resident Adjunct Fellow at the Southeast Asia Program of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, CSIS in Washington D.C.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:39 US' and Asean's expectations on the strong support for Asean centrality

04:55 Vietnam's expectations from the US and the possibility of a shift in Philippines' policy after the election

08:01 Malaysia's and Indonesia's concern with Aukus

10:48 How the Biden administration is viewed in Southeast Asia

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim and Fa'izah Sani

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

Given global ESG assets are now on track to surpass US$53 trillion within five years, and most of these inflows have been concentrated in the equity markets, the same trend will also playing out in the fixed-income space. For more insights, correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Kheng Siang Ng, Asia Pacific head of fixed income and head of Singapore at State Street Global Advisors.

This episode is brought to you by State Street Global Advisors.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:10 How the Asian bond market has evolved over time

03:21 Changes in the future for other Asian countries

04:50 Types of ESG approaches available to investors

07:35 Specific ESG opportunities for investors

09:20 How green premiums impact returns on green bonds

11:05 How investors can tackle greenwashing

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Synopsis: The Pitch by Garage is The Business Times’ new podcast hosted by NUS Alumni Ventures co-founder Vanessa Ho. It deep dives into startups and tech and provides key business building skills from business leaders, entrepreneurs and experts.

What are ‘ramen profits’ and the ‘kueh lapis strategy”? Why did Hepmil Media Group, the company behind meme site SGAG, not want investments from the get-go?

Vanessa gets the skinny from Karl Mak, CEO and co-founder, in this first episode which also features comments on Hepmil’s story from Maureen Tseng, general manager of The Hoffman Agency.

Highlights of the conversation:

04:32 Inception of the ‘kueh lapis’ strategy

07:58 Bridging the interests of all stakeholders: content creators, brands and channels

11:13 The key to engaging content

17:45 Why the ‘burning and learning’ business model was not for Hepmil

22:30 Pivoting to reach conservative brands

30:53 The future of content on Web3

37:30 Content is still king but mediums must evolve (and other comments from Maureen Tseng, general manager, The Hoffman Agency)

Produced by: Vanessa Ho (podcast@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim and Ang Guang Zheng

Edited by: Howie Lim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.

In this first episode, she looks at the sentiments of pro-China Singaporeans, especially against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Helping her make sense of this small but increasingly vocal group of Singaporeans, as well as the many narratives surrounding the conflict, is Political Science Associate Professor Ian Chong from the National University of Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above):

03:23 On the claim that Singapore is "following" the Western posture instead of a supposedly "Asian" or "Asean" one: Why such "easy labels" cannot be easily applied in complex geopolitical and cultural debates?

06:24 How much of this is due to misinformation, or disinformation or propaganda by pro-China or pro-Russia camps?

10:58 Beyond what is happening in Ukraine, why are some Singaporeans are so strongly supportive of China? Is it just ties of ethnicity or plain business?

16:05 Why it is simplistic to attribute such sentiments purely to ethnicity

17:30 Prof Chong on the role the media can play, when even within mainstream media and vernacular media, this tension is being played out in the coverage of the Ukraine crisis

19:40 Has national education suffered, partly because there is not much publicly available information about detailed considerations and sensitive closed-door negotiations

Produced by: Grace Ho (graceho@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh and Melissa Hyak.

In this week's episode, they discuss the return of major sports events to Singapore in 2022, which could see the recovery of the event ecosystem happening sooner than expected.

Big events such as the upcoming OCBC Cycle 2022 and Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, could also spur the economy through the creation of new jobs across sectors.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

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Synopsis: This is a new podcast by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and globally.

In this episode, ST's deputy news editor Andre Yeo and journalist Jessie Lim speak with Superintendent of Police Michelle Tay, the head of the Anti-Scam Centre, launched in 2019. Their job is to disrupt the scammers’ operations and help victims to try to recover their money.

Highlights (click/tap above):

02:15 Step-by-step guide: What to do if you're a scam victim, and what the police do when liaising with banks and fintech institutions

04:10 Why is it so hard to recover scam victims' monies once the funds are transferred out of Singapore?

05:15 What is the Community Watch Scheme and the new e-commerce Transaction Safety rating?

07:00 What are the new scam tactics emerging in 2022? More on the pig-butchering scam which combines tactics used in love and investment scams

09:33 How scammers are targeting youths, offering up to $2,000 to buy their digital identity credentials, and why this is an offence for teenagers involved

09:56 When Supt Tay’s mother received a scam call claiming she had been kidnapped

Listen to Ep 1 - Near impossible to recover your money once scammers transfer it out of Singapore: https://str.sg/wnBi

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Community Watch Scheme: https://go.gov.sg/spf-cws

Crime Prevention Ambassadors: https://www.ncpc.org.sg/cpas.html

Citizens on Patrol: https://go.gov.sg/citizensonpatrol

ST's Stop Scams articles: https://str.sg/wWt9

• Anti-Scam Hotline: 1800-722-6688 (9am - 5pm); https://www.scamalert.sg/

• National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 (8am - 12am); https://ccs.org.sg/nch/

Produced by: Andre Yeo (andrey@sph.com.sg), Jessie Lim (ljessie@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li go on a whistle-stop tour of books about travelling -- from the journeys of Rebecca Solnit and Sanmao, to the introspective musings of Italo Calvino and Robert Macfarlane.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:53 Unfathomable City, by Rebecca Solnit and Snedeker

05:53 Stories Of The Sahara, by Sanmao

10:32 The Old Ways: A Journey On Foot, by Robert Macfarlane

11:52 Invisible Cities, by Italo Calvino

Produced by: Olivia Ho (oliviaho@sph.com.sg), Toh Wen Li (tohwenli@sph.com.sg), Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

In the latest COE bidding exercise on Wednesday (April 6), the premium for the Open category ended higher at $99,999, a rise of less than 1 per cent from $99,010.

Open COE can be used for any vehicle type except motorcycles but mostly ends up for bigger cars. Premiums in the other categories also closed mostly higher.

Senior transport correspondent Christopher Tan discusses the factors driving up premiums.

Produced by: ST Video team

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Synopsis:

The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

Why is the time now for quality investing and how can this approach shield your portfolio from uncertainty, volatility and ensure growth? Correspondent Howie Lim finds out from John Cappetta, head of private banking, Asia advisor, Ninety One.

This episode is brought to you by Ninety One.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:10 Why quality should be a core allocation in your portfolio

04:00 The definition of quality pertaining to ‘bad’ and ‘good’ growth

05:28 Long term growth themes within quality

08:30 Biggest risks investors should look out for

10:10 How to sift through the ‘noise’ and hold the line

11:34 How much should be allocated to quality, the ‘golden ratio’

15:15 How responsible investing ties in with the quality approach

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Why Quality is the new core

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Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Christopher Lim

Edited by: Howie Lim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Earlier this month, Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) said during the debate on its budget that an inter-agency team is developing a 10-minute digital drawing test to help encourage people to seek help early for dementia. It analyses how people draw certain shapes and symbols and is expected to be ready in 2024.

Seeking help early can help improve the quality of life of someone with dementia - a general term for the cognitive and behavioural symptoms, such as memory loss and an impaired ability to reason, that are typically caused by brain diseases. As the population ages, the number of people living with dementia is expected to rise.

The question is how would we know if we have dementia and when should we seek help? Is forgetfulness the key early symptom to look out for? Is there any way to arrest the changes that dementia brings?

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Dr Simon Ting, Senior Consultant, Department of Neurology, at the National Neuroscience Institute in Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:04 Family members and caregivers important in spotting the tell-tale signs of dementia in patients

03:41 Tests that are usually done to check for dementia

06:13 Why would someone come in early to get tested for dementia?

13:27 Supplements that can help with dementia

14:25 Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is one of the conditions that can get mistaken for dementia

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Fa'izah Sani and Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh and Fa'izah Sani

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens general manager Steven Rodaway.

Rodaway shares about the challenges he and his team had to overcome to ensure the April 9-10 tournament would even take place, and how they aim to pull off being the first sporting event in Singapore since the pandemic - to have eating and drinking in the stands.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:15 How close were the Singapore Sevens to not happening?

02:30 On the mentality of the world-class teams coming here

05:14 How tough was it to get food and drinks allowed for fans?

06:13 On expecting a sellout of all 24,000 tickets

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Singapore editor Zakir Hussain, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh and Melissa Hyak.

In this week's episode, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced in Parliament that more support is on the way for households given the economic impact of the conflict in Ukraine, and some Budget measures will be rolled out earlier.

He noted that the war has contributed to a further spike in inflation around the world. Other factors, such as supply chain issues, have also contributed to rising prices.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Nadiah Koh and ST’s Paxton Pang

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

Despite global tensions upending global growth and inflation near record highs, Asian bonds remain relatively stable and attractive to investors. Why? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Kheng Siang Ng, head of fixed income and head of Singapore at State Street Global Advisors to find out.

This episode is brought to you by State Street Global Advisors.

Highlights of the conversation:

02:40 Why Asian central banks won’t follow the Fed

03:22 Scrutinise policy movements when formulating strategies

05:42 The situation in Singapore with inflation

07:13 Asian bonds still doing better than US peers

09:49 Themes Asian bonds investors can look out for

11:25 Asian bonds resilient even in the face of tightening monetary policy

12:28 Opportunities within bond funds

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Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Lee Kim Siang

Edited by: Howie Lim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

In March, a digital platform that allows businesses to buy and sell carbon credits was launched by Singapore-based carbon exchange and marketplace Climate Impact X (CIX). This development comes amid growing interest in carbon credits from companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

By buying one carbon credit from elsewhere, emitters can offset one tonne of greenhouse gas emissions from their total emissions. But will this promote greenwashing among corporations? And how effective are carbon projects at removing carbon from the atmosphere?

In this episode, The Straits Times environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the voluntary carbon market with Mr Mikkel Larsen, the chief executive of Climate Impact X (CIX) - a Singapore-based carbon exchange and marketplace.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:37 Who is buying carbon credits?

02:49 How carbon credits from nature-based projects benefit the global environment?

7:38 Can the supply of carbon credits catch up with demand?

10:40 Are emissions reductions from carbon credits reliable?

14:00 How can platforms like CIX’s help to prevent corporate greenwashing?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Eden Soh

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Women aged between 21 and 35 in Singapore will soon be allowed to freeze their eggs for non-medical reasons, regardless of their marital status.

And by 2024, employers must consider staff requests for flexible work arrangements fairly and properly, under a new set of guidelines for such arrangements.

Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State for Social and Family Development, and Ms Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State for Manpower, discuss the changes outlined in a White Paper on Singapore Women's Development released on Monday (March 28).

Produced by: ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place over last weekend in Los Angeles, Hollywood and despite historic wins and a Beyonce performance, all anyone can talk about since is The Slap. The night's Best Actor winner Will Smith marched on stage to slap comedian Chris Rock after he made a joke at the expense of Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

PopVultures host Jan Lee unpacks everything related to the shocking moment - sharing how it was watching the event unfold in real time and addressing baseless claims about how The Slap was staged (it's not). Jan also sheds some light on the online discourse surrounding Will Smith and his marriage prior to the Oscars, and discusses issues that The Slap has brought up.

Highlights (tap/click above):

00:53 An introduction and recap of The Slap, including the immediate online reaction and the subsequent fallout

12:28 Why there is no way The Slap was a staged publicity stunt

19:40 Context on Will Smith, his marriage and the Smiths' history with Chris Rock

26:12 How The Slap has surfaced complicated and nuanced issues relating to comedy, toxic masculinity, race and the Academy's own troubled history

35:01 Final thoughts - how this incident marred the entire Oscars night

Produced by Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Teo Tong Kai, Paxton Pang and Eden Soh

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe every month.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST's Australian correspondent Jonathan Pearlman.

Highlights (click/tap above):

02:21 A new attraction in Sydney as Australia begins to allow visitors

05:36 Australia's former defence minister, John Faulkner, says the trek is a must-do for walkers

08:18 Australia's property prices and the impending elections

15:18 How Covid-19 is affecting Australia's tourism industry

17:51 Jonathan's personal recommendation on what not to miss in Sydney

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim & Fa'izah Sani

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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.

In this episode of WealthBT, wealth editor Genevieve Cua discusses the financial vulnerabilities of high-net-worth individuals, who have wealth and health concerns and how careful planning can help them meet their goals. Guests in this episode: Melita Teo, AIA chief customer and digital officer, and Jerry Toh, AIA Financial Services associate director.

This episode is brought to you by AIA.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:33 The wealthy in Singapore have financial needs and risks.

04:27 It’s a mistake to think that high net worth individuals have little to worry about; they have a different set of concerns

06:00 Wealthy individuals value mental and physical wellbeing as much as financial wellbeing

08:11 A concrete example of an individual with malignant thyroid cancer and how her health needs were addressed

11:00 After retrenchment, a client takes steps to address his needs and becomes an entrepreneur

13:30 Tips to help individuals invest with more confidence: Start small and invest over time

14:21 Review your plan regularly and consider spending patterns

Produced by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) and Howie Lim

Edited by: Howie Lim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

Music's biggest night - the Grammys - are just around the corner as the ceremony prepares to take place on Monday morning (April 4) Singapore time. But one notable nominee - with five nominations going into the ceremony - has been banned from performing and that is rapper Kanye West, now officially known as Ye.

The Grammys confirmed they made the decision in light of the 44-year-old's "concerning online behavior". Kanye, who divorced reality show star Kim Kardashian in February 2021, has embarked on a disturbing campaign of harassment and violent threats in an attempt to win back his former wife ever since Kardashian began publicly dating comedian Pete Davidson.

PopVultures host Jan Lee gives a run-down of what has happened and her own observations. Why has the media, fans and the public at large, found it so difficult and uncomfortable to talk about Kanye and his harassment of Kim? How does public branding of Kanye and Kim as individuals, but also as a couple, tie into this situation of abuse and intimidation?

Highlights (tap/click above):

02:35 An introduction to Kanye and Kim

05:01 Kanye's mental health issues and his attempt at running for President of the United States

09:27 A recount of what has happened since Kim began dating Pete Davidson

19:24 Why has it been so difficult to talk about Kanye and his harassment of Kim?

31:27 Final thoughts from Jan Lee

Produced by Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Teo Tong Kai and Paxton Pang

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai and Paxton Pang

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh and Melissa Hyak.

In this week's episode, they discuss how Singapore will double the group size limit to 10 people and allow up to 75% of work-from-home employees to return to their workplaces.

What will the expected impact be?

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Nadiah Koh and ST’s Paxton Pang

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.

In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh talks to Dr Adam Posen, the president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, about the world of humanity and nation states breaking into blocs.

00:22 Dr Posen's view on the end of globalisation

04:23 World economy will likely split into blocs

07:38 Economists that feel threatened may have an incentive to move their reserves out of the US

10:17 Europe wants to wean itself off dependence on Russia's oil and gas

14:07 Dr Posen's view on US's Indo-Pacific policy

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Eden Soh

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In this second episode of six instalments, ST's health correspondent Timothy Goh tells the story of how Singapore secretly and quickly despatched individuals and teams overseas from late January 2020, to procure masks and other essential items in the early days of the pandemic.

He reveals how Singapore managed to bring home full-scaled mask-production capabilities on the quiet.

Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended)

01:25 Mr Jayakumar Manickam: Managing logistics for ST Logistics in Singapore one day, flying to India secretly the next day to secure a large shipment of masks in India for the Singapore Government

06:20 Mr Chan Chun Sing, who was Minister for Trade and Industry till May 2021, on the calculations for managing Singapore's existing stockpile of masks

07:15 Panic-buying; modern-day mask piracy even on the tarmac in various countries

08:25 Mr Gabriel Lim, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, on the "Wild Wild West-styled" global mask-buying frenzy

08:55 How Singapore quietly made plans to manufacture its own surgical masks with ST Engineering bringing back its machines, stuck in Taiwan, after an export ban on masks there

10:00 ST Engineering’s Gareth Tang on overseeing the operation

15:15 Catching up with ST Logistics’ Lian Yong De in 2022, on the made-in-Singapore mask industry, and Mr Gabriel Lim, on Singapore's capabilities in the face of the possible next big virus variant

In This Together: Singapore's Covid-19 Story retails for $28 (with GST) at major bookstores. It is also available on the Straits Times Press website: https://www.stbooks.sg/

Episode 3 will be out next on April 18, and you can find out the inner workings of Singapore’s Covid-19 War Room.

Listen to Ep 1 on how 24 people saved one life: https://str.sg/wsfD

Produced by: Timothy Goh (timgoh@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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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.

In this episode of WealthBT, wealth editor Genevieve Cua talks about what sustainable healthcare really means andwhy the social factor in terms of ESG is so important as an investor. Nathalie Flury, co-head of sustainable healthcare equity at HSBC Asset Management, joins her to give more insights.

This episode is brought to you by HSBC: www.business.hsbc.com.sg/sustainability

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:30 What does investing in sustainable healthcare mean?

04:00 In healthcare, an apparent tug of war between profit maximisation and ensuring affordability and access

05:13 Singapore’s trend towards medical cost control in Singapore

08:43 Many governments increasingly reject costly therapies or set cost limits

11:12 Savvy companies conduct a health economic assessment of their therapy to ascertain an acceptable price - Nathalie Flury

12:37 The factors critical for sustainable healthcare are clinical benefits and cost savings

13:48 Innovation cannot be looked at in isolation

Produced by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) and Howie Lim

Edited by: Howie Lim

More about:

Returns from sustainable healthcare investing:

https://www.assetmanagement.hsbc.com.sg/en/individual-investor/news-and-insights/sustainable-healthcare-healthy-returns-retail

Fixing the broken healthcare investment model:

https://www.assetmanagement.hsbc.com.sg/en/individual-investor/news-and-insights/fixing-the-broken-healthcare-investment-model-sg-retail

Responsible investing for sustainable healthcare:

https://www.assetmanagement.hsbc.com.sg/en/individual-investor/about-us/responsible-investing/global-equity-sustainable-healthcare

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.

In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts three guests to discuss the global ramifications of the war in Ukraine.

Yun Sun is a Senior Fellow and co-director of the East Asia Program and director of the China Program at the Stimson Center in Washington DC.

Curtis Chin is a Milken Institute Asia Fellow, and former US ambassador to the Asian Development Bank.

Simon Tay is chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs and Associate Professor of Law at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He is also Singapore's ambassador to Greece on a non-residential basis.

Highlights (click/tap above):

02:02 Simon Tay on how there might be a misreading of China's more nuanced stance on Russia

05:03 Curtis Chin on Asean's mixed reactions to the Ukraine war, and why the US needs to engage South-east Asia beyond just military security

10:26 Yun Sun on why a quick change of China's position on Russia is unlikely, as President Xi Jinping considers many external and internal factors

13:05 Simon Tay on Asean votes on the Ukraine war at the United Nations' General Assembly; Curtis Chin on countries balancing between their dependencies on Russia and doing what's best for their own citizens

18:22 Yun Sun says China may seriously reconsider any intentions on Taiwan as the Ukraine invasion has shown the extreme global cost of such actions

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Fa'izah Sani & Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Group size limits will go up to 10 people, and masks will no longer be mandatory in outdoor settings from Tuesday (March 29). These are some of the latest changes to Covid-19 rules announced on March 24, as Singapore makes a decisive step towards living with the virus.

Additionally, in Singapore’s most significant move to reopen its borders, travellers will no longer be required to take only designated flights to enter Singapore quarantine-free from April 1, and will not have to take a Covid-19 antigen rapid test within 24 hours of arrival.

Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of NUS’ Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, weighs in on these developments.

Produced by: ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey, including comments from industry players.

In this episode of PropertyBT, Leslie delves into the topic of the purchase of build-to-order or BTO flats from the Housing & Development Board or HDB. He suggests raising the income ceiling for the purchase of BTO units so that more people can have a chance to snare highly sought after BTO flats. It also features the take of property analysts’ on some HDB policies and options available for those who cannot secure BTO units.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:07 Should the income ceiling of $14,000 be raised soon? (including comments from Christine Sun, senior vice president, research and analytics, Orange Tee and Tie)

06:25 Options available outside of BTO units (including comments from Leonard Tay, head of research Singapore, Knight Frank)

09:26 Access to BTO units as catalyst to couples having kids (including comments from Wong Siew Ying, head of research and content, Propnex Realty)

12:42 HDB’s extension of help to buy back flats from eligible owners from minority races

Read Leslie’s article:

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/consider-raising-the-income-cap-to-allow-more-to-buy-hdb-bto-flats

Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim

Edited by: Howie Lim

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market, WealthBT, PropertyBT and sponsored series.

With product scarcity and bottleneck issues in the global supply chain, how can your business rethink its e-commerce strategy in order to stay resilient? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Lalamove’s managing director, Alex Lin to find out.

This episode is brought to you by Lalamove.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:24 The importance of e-commerce during the pandemic

02:43 Especially critical aspects of e-commerce

06:00 Lalamove’s comprehensive 5-step plan

08:37 Why choosing the right logistics partner is crucial

10:16 Dangers of overlooking any step

12:35 Importance of partner enablement

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Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) & Christopher Lim

Edited by: Howie Lim

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Synopsis: This is a new podcast by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and globally.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:10 David Sun on what sets scams apart from other types of crimes; victims' complacency, lack of self-awareness

03:03 Should the public feel sorry for victims of scams despite amount of anti-scam publicity?

05:42 Wong Shiying on the common thread among the eight scam victims she interviewed over four months; victims mentally scarred into extreme distrust

08:54 Jessie Lim on how intelligent today's scammers really are, and how they even cultivate victims over months

11:30 Why it's almost impossible to get back your money once it's transferred out of Singapore

23:00 How else are victims affected by scams: The mental toll and opening up to seek help

ST's Stop Scams articles: https://str.sg/wWt9

• Anti-Scam Hotline: 1800-722-6688 (9am - 5pm); https://www.scamalert.sg/

• National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 (8am - 12am); https://ccs.org.sg/nch/

Produced by: Andre Yeo (andrey@sph.com.sg), David Sun (davidsun@sph.com.sg), Jessie Lim (ljessie@sph.com.sg), Wong Shiying (sywong@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles Singapore's national sports talking points.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with former Fifa referee and two-time S-League referee of the year Abas Daud.

Abas shares stories from his refereeing career - from the highs of sharing a pitch with world-class players like Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez to the lows of fleeing free-for-alls - and what he thinks of the idea to implement Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the Singapore Premier League (SPL).

Highlights (click/tap above):

03:05 What is the toughest thing about being a referee?

05:51 - Carding Champions League winner Mark van Bommel

09:01 - A free-for-all where a baby stroller was used as a weapon

10:54 Will VAR rid the SPL of controversy?

13:34 Understanding the law vs interpreting it

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Record heatwaves, floods and storms. The headlines bear witness to a world facing greater weather extremes threatening people and nature. A major report from the UN’s top climate science body last month underscored the growing risks. As the world gets hotter, climate change impacts are intensifying, affecting ecosystems, people, settlements, and infrastructure.

In its report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC, said there was clear evidence of increases in the frequency and intensity of climate and weather extremes, including hot extremes on land and in the ocean, plus heavy rainfall events, drought and fire weather.

Climate change has caused substantial damage, and increasingly irreversible losses, to the natural world, including coral reefs and some forests. Climate change is also driving increased food insecurity and contributing to humanitarian crises. And unless greenhouse emissions are quickly reined in, the impacts will only accelerate, placing more people and nature at greater risk.

With such a worrying outlook, the IPCC report outlines the importance of adapting to climate impacts but finds such efforts are patchy and in need of greater funding and coordination. In this episode, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the findings of the report with one of its lead authors, Dr Chandni Singh, Senior Research Consultant at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements in Bangalore. She tells us more about the vital need to boost adaptation efforts but also the limits.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:18 Dr Chandni on big findings about Asia from the report

04:21 How is climate change affecting human societies?

07:13 How are natural ecosystems going to be affected by climate change?

09:50 Which segments of society are more vulnerable to climate impacts?

16:10 What are soft and hard limits to adaptation?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Paxton Pang

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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

The news of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu getting hitched with her former flame, the South Korean musician DJ Koo or Koo Jun-yup of the dance music duo Clon, sent shockwaves through the Asian entertainment industry.

Hsu, 45, only divorced her Chinese businessman husband Wang Xiaofei in November 2021. But upon hearing news of her divorce, Koo, 52, whom Hsu dated over two decades ago, called her and rekindled their romance. They married after around three months of video calls, without ever meeting once in person since reconnecting.

While some netizens are sceptical about the newlyweds' story of only reconnecting after Hsu's divorce, #PopVultures host Jan Lee believes that lightning romances and falling head over heels in love is completely on brand for Hsu. She takes a deep dive into her romantic history, which is full of famous men and tearful breakdowns on screen.

Highlights (tap/click above):

02:40 Introduction on Barbie Hsu's recent divorce and new marriage

07:55 Barbie Hsu and Koo Jun-yup's relationship in the late 1990s

09:07 Who is Koo Jun-yup? The first-wave Hallyu group Clon

13:25 Barbie Hsu's romantic history - Blackie Chen, Koo Jun-yup, Blue Lan, Vic Chou and Wang Xiao Fei

31:55 Final thoughts

Produced by Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Teo Tong Kai and Paxton Pang

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

In this episode, BT correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Kheng Siang Ng, Asia Pacific head of fixed income and head of Singapore at State Street Global Advisors about the attractiveness of Asian bonds, even as global bond funds take a beating, due to a spike in crude oil prices, and concerns over soaring inflation levels.

This episode is brought to you by State Street Global Advisors.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:20 What volatile factors to keep an eye on

02:40 Why it's a good time to consider Asian bonds

03:49 Fixed income vs. other investment trends

06:28 Fixed income ETFs instrumental in positioning portfolios

07:55 Asian central banks will lag in interest rate movements

11:17 Outlook for Asian bond market in 2022 and beyond

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Last week (March 9), Singapore’s Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced that the country is working towards a model where each resident will see one regular general practitioner or polyclinic doctor for all his or her care needs. The doctor will work out a personalised care plan to help nip diseases in the bud and keep him or her out of the hospital as much as possible.

With this Healthier SG strategy, GPs will become the anchor of Singapore’s healthcare system as the country makes the shift from hospital-centric care to a more sustainable way of preventive care.

From next year (2023), each resident will be invited to enrol with a primary care doctor such as a GP to work out a personalised care plan. The details still need to be worked out. The Government said it will consult stakeholders on this strategy, and provide more details in a white paper in the second half of the year.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Adjunct Associate Professor Tan Tze Lee, a family physician and the president of the College of Family Physicians, Singapore, to find out more about how this new strategy will affect the residents here.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:19 How will enrolling with a family physician affect residents?

05:38 Do existing patients who see the polyclinics or hospitals have to switch to this new plan?

09:02 What difference does this make if I am already going for regular check-ups?

14:10 How long will it take before we see results from this new scheme?

15:41 What would be the key challenge with this programme?

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Fa'izah Sani and Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Lynlee Foo hosts ST associate editor Ravi Velloor. In this week's episode, they analyse who will benefit from this war the most and which side would win.

Produced by: ST Video team

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh.

In this week's episode, they analyse January’s core inflation that rose to 2.4 per cent year on year, the highest since September 2012, driven by price increases for food, electricity and gas.

With the Russia-Ukraine conflict triggering a surge in commodity and petrol costs worldwide, how will these developments affect people in Singapore?

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

In this episode, John Cappetta, head of private banking, Asia advisor, Ninety One talks about quality investing, what that means and where to find long term growth opportunities with this approach.

This episode is brought to you by Ninety One.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:00 The definition of quality

03:30 Companies to avoid and which to embrace

05:30 Timeless nature of quality

07:13 Suitable investors for this approach

10:08 Long term growth themes in quality

14:45 How investors can do due diligence

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Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they chat about how the US and China are responding to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Highlights (click/tap above):

02:50 China realises importance of self-dependency after Russia removed from international finance system

03:41 Mass exodus of US and global companies from Russia not state-directed as well

04:42 How Russian President Vladimir Putin is admired in China

06:52 China's fear of being hit by secondary sanctions in support of Russia

09:40 Why China is unlikely to join the West to pressure Russia more?

Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg), Fa'izah Sani and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Fa'izah Sani and Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In the latest episode, The Straits Times' journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li delve into novels about romantic love in the 21st century, including Monica Ali's Love Marriage and Jane Pek's The Verifiers.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:55 The Verifiers by Jane Pek

07:47 Love Marriage by Monica Ali

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Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this series of podcasts as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, he hosts European Union (EU) Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen, to discuss the Global Gateway strategy.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:26 Main objective of the Global Gateway strategy is to accelerate green and digital transitions globally

04:32 Doubts on raising 300 billion euros (S$450 billion) and funds distribution

07:56 Singapore signed a digital agreement with the European Union (EU)

11:07 The difference between EU's Global Gateway strategy and China's Belt & Road Initiative

14:29 EU's future cooperation with actors in the Indo-Pacific

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Fa'izah Sani & Paxton Pang

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Synopsis: The Straits Times audio channel showcases key news analyses, and selected episodes from our niche and sponsored series.

Russia on Monday (March 7) warned that a ban on Russian oil imports may more than double the price of oil to $300 a barrel. Economist Christof Ruhl, Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, gives his assessment of what the consequences are if an embargo goes ahead.

Produced by: ST Video team

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

The CPF Basic Retirement Sum in Singapore will be raised by 3.5% a year for the next five cohorts of CPF members turning 55 from 2023 to 2027.

ST's Invest editor Tan Ooi Boon explains that when you put more money into CPF Life, you will also get higher monthly payouts from the age of 65.

Read more: https://str.sg/wszx [For subscribers]

Produced by: ST Video team

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles Singapore's national sports talking points.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with Chatri Sityodtong, the chief executive officer and founder of mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation One Championship.

Chatri talks about the One: X event at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on March 26 - one of its biggest cards ever - and the fight he looks forward most to, the experience of filming The Apprentice series, and what MMA fans can expect from One in 2022.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:07 How the year is shaping up for One

03:00 Plans to have events outside Singapore again

04:29 Which One: X fight intrigues Chatri the most?

10:15 How real was that Chatri on The Apprentice?

13:17 Plans for US broadcast in 2022

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh, Rachel Kelly and Melissa Hyak.

In this week's episode, they analyse the latest updates from Parliament and details of the new Progressive Wage Mark accreditation scheme to be launched in the second half of 2022.

They also discuss about how those in traditionally lower income jobs can stand to get more from this scheme, the scheme's framework and also, the future of Singapore's work arrangements.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3 and Paxton Pang

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In this first episode of six instalments, ST's senior health correspondent Joyce Teo tells the story of the ordeal, that Madam Irene Tan went through, after catching Covid-19 in the early days of the coronavirus outbreak in Singapore, and how, a team quickly rallied around her to save her life.

Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended)

01:25 Retired tutor Irene Tan's cautious way of life in February 2020

05:40 Likely exposure from weekly singing classes, where she took her mask off to sing

07:30 The ventilator experience that scarred Madam Tan

11:25 Having her life supported by a machine

12:35 Madam Tan recounts praying to God, before eventually pulling through

14:00 Madam Tan's fighting spirit despite low blood oxygen saturation levels

15:15 Dr Chia Po Ying, 33, a consultant at S'pore's National Centre for Infectious Diseases and one of her doctors, looks back on treatment advances two years on in February 2022

16:00 Madam Tan on her way of life now in 2022

In This Together: Singapore's Covid-19 Story retails for $28 (with GST) at major bookstores. It is also available on the Straits Times Press website: https://www.stbooks.sg/

Listen to Episode 2 on how Singapore joined a global hunt for masks: https://str.sg/wsfD

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Singapore’s new carbon tax rate for 2024 and beyond was announced by Finance Minister Lawrence Wong during the Budget on Feb 18. The aim is for emissions to dwindle to net zero by or around 2050.

The carbon tax hike will be done in phases to give businesses more certainty, the Government said. The current rate of $5 per tonne of emissions will be in place until 2023. It will go up to $25 in 2024 and 2025, and $45 in 2026 and 2027, before reaching $50 to $80 per tonne by 2030.

How will this help Singapore achieve its climate targets? ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss this carbon tax hike with OCBC Bank economist Howie Lee.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:22 Why observers were surprised by Singapore's new carbon price

02:39 How does Singapore's carbon price compare with the rest of Asia Pacific

03:12 How a carbon price helps to reduce emissions

06:50 What will the impact of a carbon tax on consumers be?

08:34 The link between the carbon tax, and the global carbon market

Read Budget 2022: Singapore's carbon tax could increase to $80 per tonne of emissions by 2030: https://str.sg/wsLK

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Fa'izah Sani & Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe every month.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST's Japan correspondent Walter Sim.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:26 Decline in the number of vending machines in Japan - is the lure fading?

03:24 Japan's history of vending machines and changes over the years

09:40 Popularity of vending machines on the rise due to the Covid-19 pandemic

12:01 Pros and cons of vending machines - in terms of a business deal

14:55 Weirdest product to come out of a vending machine

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Fa'izah Sani

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments on the Ukraine crisis in this special podcast.

Shockwaves are rippling across the globe as Ukraine comes under a military assault from Russia. What are the implications for Asia? Listen to the panel discussion.

• Prof Kishore Mahbubani, veteran diplomat and distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute at the National University of Singapore

• Jonathan Eyal, global affairs correspondent, The Straits Times

• Ravi Velloor, associate editor, The Straits Times

The roundtable is moderated by ST foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:21 Is the United Nations (UN) failing in its role?

11:00 How concerning is the Ukraine crisis in Asia?

16:38 Why is Asean taking a back seat in this crisis?

39:45 India's abstention from voting against Russia: What could it mean?

Produced by: ST Video team

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

A Covid-19 infection confers natural immunity but the question is how long will it last. Israel has given some people a fourth dose, which is the second booster shot.

In Singapore, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung had said that the question of whether further booster shots are necessary is still a matter of debate among scientists studying the coronavirus, and that there are no active plans to administer a second booster. But will we eventually need one?

In our previous episode, Prof Teo Yik Ying, the dean of the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, said Covid would inevitably catch up with all of us at some time. In this mini episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo asks him about the probability of us needing a second booster dose.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:58 Probability of Singapore needing a second booster shot

02:13 Second booster shot more likely for those with weakened immune systems

03:10 Joyce's personal experience with Covid-19

Listen to Ep 77 ft Prof Teo: Why we are all going to eventually catch Covid-19: https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/health-check-ep-77

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest news and announcements in Singapore in this weekly podcast on Mondays.

In this episode, Money FM's Rachel Kelly and Shehzad Haque speak with Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at the Straits Times, on the Budget debates which kicked off in Parliament on Feb 28.

They also discuss the impact of the Ukraine crisis on Singapore. Earlier today, Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan called Russia's invasion of Ukraine a "clear and gross" violation of international norms, which sets a completely unacceptable precedent.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

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Synopsis: The Straits Times audio channel showcases key news analyses, and selected episodes from our niche and sponsored series.

President Vladimir Putin put Russia's nuclear deterrent on high alert on Sunday (Feb 27) in the face of a barrage of Western reprisals for his war on Ukraine.

What are the key questions surrounding Mr Putin's latest moves?

Senior analyst Dr Malcolm Davis from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute weighs in. ST's mobile editor Jeremy Au Yong talks about how the Ukraine crisis is playing out online.

Follow ST’s live coverage of the Ukraine crisis here.

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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.

In this 11th episode of WealthBT, wealth editor Genevieve Cua talks about the challenge of retirement income and presents workable options.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:22 Why securing a retirement income is challenging

03:47 CPF Life, the most attractive retirement income plan around

06:33 Supplementing CPF Life with retirement income insurance products: par plans

08:24 Still on insurance: investment-linked option

11:10 Putting together a portfolio of equities, fixed income and multi-asset funds: some broad principles

Produced by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim

Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments on the Ukraine crisis in this special podcast.

Russian President Putin has said that Ukraine belonged in the “Russian sphere” and was not entitled to the right to exist as a sovereign country. Russian forces invaded Ukraine by land, air and sea on Thursday (Feb 24), launching the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since World War II.

In an exclusive interview, The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar speaks with Kateryna Zelenko, the Ukraine ambassador to Singapore

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:42 What is the view in Ukraine about the shared history between Ukraine and Russia?

05:05 How important are the two self-proclaimed rebel republics of Donetsk and Luhansk to Ukraine?

10:50 Putin has said "Ukraine does not have the right to (its) sovereignty"; how acceptable is that stance for Ukraine?

18:42 Could Ukraine become the prime source of gas to Europe?

Produced by: ST Video team

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Synopsis: The Straits Times audio channel showcases key news analyses, and selected episodes from our niche and sponsored series.

Mr Ix Shen, 50, a former Mediacorp actor, has lived in the Podil district in Kyiv for the past four months with his wife, a Ukrainian to whom he has been married for seven years.

Speaking to ST in a virtual interview on Feb 24 from his balcony, he gave an account of what life has been like in the Ukraine capital since Russian forces invaded the country that same day.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:42 Why Ix Shen is not having any evacuation plans

03:22 Shen describes the mood in Kyiv

05:25 Shen describes the sounds of invasion

08:04 Why Ukrainians are so resilient amid this adversity

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Doctors at some Public Health Preparedness Clinics are getting staff to perform additional shifts and hiring people in order to extend their operating hours and ease the strain on their colleagues in the healthcare system.

Family physician Dr Elly Sabrina, who is also the director of Banyan Clinic in Woodlands, shares more on the crunch that GP clinics are facing on the ground with the surge in cases.

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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

This week, #PopVultures host Jan Lee gives you some of the latest celebrity news updates before diving into the news of Chinese actor Huang Xiaoming and his divorce from model-actress Angelababy.

The high profile A-list couple announced their divorce in January this year, after being mired in divorce rumours for years. Using that as a jumping off point, Jan discusses the beginnings of their extremely public romance, their image as a couple and why they are both individually two of the celebrities Chinese netizens love to hate the most.

Highlights (tap/click above):

01:34 Celebrating Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin's impending nuptials

03:10 Rihanna pap-walk pregnancy announcement

4:05 Kanye West's latest feud with ex-wife Kim Kardashian's boyfriend Pete Davidson

12:51 Why do Chinese netizens hate Angelababy?

22:56 Why is Huang Xiaoming so disliked by the public?

Produced by Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: Get insights from The Business Times on all things Singapore property, to help you in your property investment journey from senior correspondent Leslie Yee and industry players.

In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee discusses his article arguing that physical offices continue to be relevant despite the rise of remote working and that Grade A spaces will outperform. It also features the take of property analysts’ on the future of Singapore’s office buildings.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:06 The relevance of physical offices and the continued flight to quality in the office property market (including comments from Wong Xian Yang, head of research Singapore, Cushman & Wakefield)

04:15 Aggressively cutting office rental expense? (including comments from Christine Yu, CEO, International Property Advisor)

07:05 Do poorer grade office buildings have a future? (including comments from Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy, ERA Realty)

10:09 Looking forward to having talent work in great office spaces and the return of vibrancy to the CBD

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https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/pandemic-wary-workers-to-drive-demand-for-grade-a-space-as-they-gradually-return-to

Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

On this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan chat with their guest, former national defender Baihakki Khaizan, about the 2022 Singapore Premier League (SPL) season which kicks off on Feb 25.

They talk about favourites Lion City Sailors and what could steer them off course, the competition's dark horses, and the slew of intriguing new foreign imports and whether they can lift the standards of the local professional league.

Baihakki, who announced his retirement before the start of this season after 19 years as a professional where he made 140 appearances for the national team, also looks back at his playing career and forward in his new role as Lead of Special Projects and ambassador with the Football Association of Singapore (FAS).

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

01:11 - Can anyone stop the Sailors?

02:59 - Could the Asian Champions League distract them?

08:45 - What the new injection of foreign stars means to the SPL

12:23 - Bai's best memories and regrets as a player

16:42 - His new role in football with the FAS

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Conserving a forest instead of cutting it down for other uses is becoming increasingly attractive to land developers, as more companies and countries eye such projects as sources of carbon credits to offset their emissions.

But a new study by researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has found that protecting forests in South-east Asia can yield many more benefits, other than just the profits from the sale of carbon credits. Communities around a healthy forest with a wide diversity of wild pollinators, for example, can benefit from higher agricultural yields.

In this episode, The Straits Times environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the co-benefits of such projects with Dr Tasya Vadya Sarira, a postdoctoral researcher at the NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:38 What are the benefits of forests other than taking in planet-warming carbon dioxide?

02:50 Are these benefits unique to forest conservation projects?

03:46 A recent study mapped out where in South-east Asia, forests with benefits are located. What sparked it? Where are these forests?

06:53 How are co-benefits reflected in the carbon price currently?

08:58 Why is it important to recognise co-benefits?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: This is a new podcast by The Straits Times to help you work smarter, think deeper, and get ahead in your work life.

In this episode, we are going to talk about something most of us have come across in our working life: workplace romance.

Are companies getting it all wrong when they try to police workplace relationships? Are their rules even effective?

To discuss this, The Straits Times' senior correspondent Krist Boo hosts lawyer Ian Lim, head of employment at TSMP Law Corp and Ms Mollie Tay, a financial services planning manager.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:14 Mr Lim on types of companies in Singapore that likely have express codes against workplace dating

02:56 Even if love is unstoppable, why do these firms still maintain their policies?

05:13 How Ms Tay came to be a manager to her husband after the pandemic hit

08:30 The ground rules: How she, her boss, and her husband draw the lines

11:07 Ms Tay on how working together has impacted her marriage

Read Krist Boo's Work/Life columns: https://www.straitstimes.com/authors/krist-boo

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai, Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

ST's associate editor Vikram Khanna is the guest analyst in this episode, as he assesses the key points from Finance Minister Lawrence Wong's Budget 2022 statement, and what it means for you.

Next, a round-table discussion, organised by ST and UOB, will be held the Monday (Feb 21) after the Budget.

The panel, to be moderated by Mr Khanna, will comprise UOB economist Barnabas Gan, Singapore Business Federation chief executive Lam Yi Young, National Trades Union Congress assistant secretary-general Desmond Choo and Deloitte indirect tax and corporate secretarial services lead Richard Mackender.

More at ST's Budget 2022 site: https://www.straitstimes.com/budget-2022

Produced by: ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Eileen Gu, an 18-year-old San Francisco-born skier, known in China by her Chinese name Ailing, has won hearts with her Beijing-accented Mandarin. Eileen had competed for the United States team when she was younger but switched to compete for China in 2019. At the time of recording, she has won two medals for China in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, one gold, one silver.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they chat about the following:

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:37 Perception of Eileen Gu, a freestyle skier trained in America, competing for China at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

04:07 18-year old Eileen Gu has to defend her identity as being equally Chinese and American

06:29 Athletes who hold dual-nationality, face issues regardless of whether in the US or in China

08:24 Many foreign-born athletes, specifically of Chinese descent, represent China at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg), Fa'izah Sani and Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai & Fa'izah Sani

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest news and announcements in Singapore in this weekly podcast on Mondays.

Zakir Hussain, the Singapore editor for The Straits Times, chats with Money FM 89.3's Rachel Kelly about The Flight Information Region Agreement between Singapore and Indonesia, and also the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Bill that was recently read in Parliament on Feb 14.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3 and Penelope Lee

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest news and announcements in Singapore in this weekly podcast on Mondays.

Zakir Hussain, the Singapore editor for The Straits Times, chats with Money FM 89.3's Rachel Kelly and Shehzad Haque about Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong, who is set to deliver his first Singapore Budget 2022 statement on February 18 in Parliament at 3.30pm. They give a preview what to look out for.

Preview of ST's coverage of Budget 2022: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/budget-2022-follow-sts-live-coverage-on-finance-minister-lawrence-wongs-speech-on-feb-18

Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Singapore is in the midst of an Omicron surge, and restrictions such as a maximum group size of five at restaurants remain. People are tired of worrying about Covid-19. Now that the Omicron variant has turned out to be less worrisome than thought, when can we stop talking about Covid-19? How are we going to live with it? What does endemic Covid-19 mean?

In this episode, Joyce Teo, a senior health correspondent with The Straits Times, speaks with Professor Teo Yik Ying, the dean of the NUS Saw Swee Hock of Public Health. Prof Teo trained as a mathematician at Imperial College, London, and did his masters and PhD in statistics at Oxford University in the UK.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:06 Covid-19 is a less dangerous disease now

03:47 We are all going to catch Covid-19

05:01 The future of masks and social distancing

08:37 Daily case numbers can be ignored

15:17 Mild symptoms can feel awful too

Listen to Ep 78: 4th Covid shot: Will we need to get it one day? https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/do-we-need-a-fourth-covid-shot-health-check

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai & Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai and Fa'izah Sani

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Synopsis: Listen to 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.

In this 16th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into why the latest real estate investment trust (Reit) mergers seem to be facing resistance, and responds to criticism of his column by the manager of Ara Logos Logistics Trust.

Highlights (click/tap above)

01:30 Proxy advisers, activist investors objecting to latest Reit mergers

03:28 ALog’s manager hits back at a Mark To Market commentary

07:37 Fundamental problem with Reit mergers: Conflicted managers

09:25 Investor attitudes, market conventions and customs are changing

11:26 Reit managers, sponsors should get ahead of investor expectations

Produced by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) and Howie Lim

Edited by: Howie Lim

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Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li look at a new wave of pandemic novels, including To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara and How High We Go In The Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu.

Produced by: Olivia Ho (oliviaho@sph.com.sg), Toh Wen Li (tohwenli@sph.com.sg) and Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee, Teo Tong Kai and Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this series of podcasts as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, he hosts Vitaly Yermakov, who is a Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Institute of Energy Studies to discuss the Arctic Route and what it implies, especially for the energy business.

Highlights (click/tap above):

02:34 Why is Russia so keen on the Northern Sea Route (NSR)?

04:50 The realistic possibilities for the NSR to develop into a major trade artery to Asia

08:06 The implications for the energy industry if oil and gas supplies could be shipped from Russia to Asia through the Arctic Route

10:47 The geopolitics between Russia and China

13:40 Potential opportunities that could be exploited from the opening of the Arctic Route, which could have implications for Asian port cities such as Singapore and Colombo.

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim, Teo Tong Kai and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai & Fa'izah Sani

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

Tennis fever hit Singapore recently, with US Open champion Emma Raducanu drawing crowds at Tanglin Club during a stopover in the Lion City after her exit at the Australian Open, where Rafael Nadal's inspirational comeback win in the men's singles final Down Under also caught the imagination of many.

National tennis player Shaheed Alam, who had the chance to hit with Raducanu during her time in Singapore, talks about the experience of sharing a court with the game's top stars, his takeaways from the Australian Open, the 'New Big Three' of tennis, and what lies ahead in 2022 for him.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

00:53 - What it was like to hit with Raducanu

03:49 - What Raducanu was like off-court

06:39 - How a Federer die-hard saw Nadal's win

10:11 - Juggling NS and a SEA Games dream

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Singapore's leading taxi group ComfortDelGro announced it will raise cab fares from March 1, to help cabbies defray higher operating costs resulting from rising fuel prices and inflation.

The adjustment will see a 20-cent increase in flag-down fares across the company's entire fleet of taxis.

Senior transport correspondent Christopher Tan looks at how the fare hike will impact commuters.

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

This episode focuses on the pros and cons of investing in sustainable healthcare and how this much overlooked sector has some real opportunities for growth and profit.

Correspondent Howie Lim hosts Nathalie Flury and Michael Schröter, co-heads of Sustainable Healthcare Equity at HSBC Asset Management. This episode is brought to you by HSBC: www.business.hsbc.com.sg/sustainability

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:12 Markers which indicate healthcare innovators are the real deal

02:38 Emerging diagnostic themes worth looking into

04:21 The evolving telehealth sector

06:20 What’s making health economic sense

08:19 What a robust sustainable healthcare portfolio looks like

09:16 Pros and cons of sustainable healthcare investing

10:50 Due diligence on the part of investors

In the previous episode - brought to you by HSBC - Howie Lim finds out what this overlooked investment sector entails and why you need to be involved now: https://omny.fm/shows/the-business-times-podcasts-1/fixing-the-broken-healthcare-investment-model-bt-p

More about:

Returns from sustainable healthcare investing

https://www.assetmanagement.hsbc.com.sg/en/individual-investor/news-and-insights/sustainable-healthcare-healthy-returns-retail

Fixing the broken healthcare investment model

https://www.assetmanagement.hsbc.com.sg/en/individual-investor/news-and-insights/fixing-the-broken-healthcare-investment-model-sg-retail

Responsible investing for sustainable healthcare

https://www.assetmanagement.hsbc.com.sg/en/individual-investor/about-us/responsible-investing/global-equity-sustainable-healthcare

Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Ernest Luis & Lee Kim Siang

Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: This is a new podcast by The Straits Times to help you work smarter, think deeper, and get ahead in your work life.

In this episode, the topic discussed is the trend of the Great Resignation in Singapore.

The Great Resignation is a term coined by American professor Anthony Klotz, which describes the phenomenon of a great number of workers quitting their jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic.

To share their thoughts on this, The Straits Times' senior correspondent Krist Boo hosts guests Ms Mansi Sabharwal, a rewards products leader from global consultancy Mercer Singapore, and a young millennial executive, Mr Justin Chua.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:10 Ms Sabharwal's top reasons for a "turnover tsunami" affecting Singapore companies during the pandemic

04:42 How millennial Justin Chua views his career development in past two years after graduation following the start of the pandemic

05:40 His views on deeper problems within Singapore companies, such as with middle management

06:40 Why do millennial employees feel more burnt out at work these days?

08:05 What can managers do to better handle employee burnout issues?

Read Krist Boo's Work/Life columns: https://www.straitstimes.com/authors/krist-boo

Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai, Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

One of the most important climate change indicators is one that rarely gets headlines -ocean temperatures. Yet, the world’s oceans are heating up, absorbing huge amounts of energy caused by global warming.

Last year was the hottest for the world's oceans in recorded human history, according to a study led by an international team of scientists who track the data. It was the sixth consecutive record year. What does this mean for humanity and why should we be concerned?

In this episode, The Straits Times environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the growing alarm over hotter oceans with Dr Kevin Trenberth, from the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder Colorado.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:15 How hot have oceans become?

5:25 How much could global temperatures have risen without the oceans; human activities causing ocean acidification

8:26 Implications of a warmer ocean for marine biodiversity?

9:23 What about sea level rise and storms?

12:58 How long will the ocean retain the heat for?

Read more on the study: https://str.sg/wdjW

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Fa'izah Sani and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

If you’re raising a child with special needs, such as physical, cognitive, behavioural challenges, you are not alone. You deserve the time to look after yourselves and there is comfort to be found from families who have children with special needs.

In this episode, Joyce Teo, a senior health correspondent with The Straits Times, speaks with Dr Lim Hong Huay, an epidemiologist and developmental paediatrician who has two children with ADHD and mild autism, about how parents of special needs children can avoid burnout. She also talks about how friends and family can help parents of special needs children and what the public should (and should not) do when they encounter a parent having a challenging episode with a special needs child.

Dr Lim founded CaringSG in 2020, when many special education schools and early intervention programmes had to stop their services and families were stuck at home. That worsened the exhaustion, burnout and mental health issues that some caregivers had.

Highlights (click/tap above):

02:54 How friends and family can help

10:46 How parents can avoid burnout

14:06 How the public can help

16:08 Tips for parents of special needs children

CaringSG: https://caring.sg/

SG Enable: https://www.sgenable.sg/

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Fa'izah Sani

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

In This Together: Singapore's Covid-19 Story chronicles the first two years of Singapore's fight against Covid-19, through the telling of key behind-the-scenes moments and exclusive interviews.

The book contains 13 chapters written by journalists from The Straits Times newsroom who have been in the thick of covering the crisis.

Executive editor Sumiko Tan, who edited the book, and health correspondent Timothy Goh discuss what makes this book different from other Covid-19 accounts, and look back at some of the hardest moments in writing the book.

Produced by: ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team, Penelope Lee and Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh speaks with Richard Horsey, Senior Advisor on Myanmar at the International Crisis Group, and Jan Jan, a student and co-founder of GM4MD (Global Movement for Myanmar Democracy).

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:50 Any optimism for a return to some stability and progress in Myanmar, politically?

03:56 Talks of an election in August 2023 - a move forward towards stability or violence?

05:52 GM4MD, a youth diaspora organisation formed in response to the military coup

08:36 Is it tenable for the military to hold onto power for another decade?

10:14 How the Burmese people and the ethnic minorities view Aung San Suu Kyi now

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Fa'izah Sani, Hadyu Rahim, Teo Tong Kai

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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Synopsis: Get insights from The Business Times on all things Singapore property, to help you in your property investment journey from senior correspondent Leslie Yee and industry players.

In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee discusses his article arguing that private homes in Singapore are not far too expensive. It also features property analysts’ takes on the affordability of private homes and the impact of the latest property cooling measures.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:58 Leslie's take on why private home prices are not way too high given income growth among other factors (includes comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore)

04:16 Looking at affordability of homes, including suggestions on where to find more affordable private homes (includes comments from Wong Siew Ying, head, research and content, Propnex Realty)

07:26 Impact of cheap credit and the property cooling measures (includes comments from Dr. Tan Tee Khoon, country manager, PropertyGuru Group)

10:56 Can private ownership aspirations be met in a global city like Singapore? (includes comments from Dr. Lee Nai Jia, deputy director, Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies, National University of Singapore)

Read Leslie’s article:

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/singapore-private-homes-arent-as-pricey-as-they-seem

Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim & Ernest Luis

Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:58 Leslie's take on why private home prices are not way too high given income growth among other factors (includes comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore)

04:16 Looking at affordability of homes, including suggestions on where to find more affordable private homes (includes comments from Wong Siew Ying, head, research and content, Propnex Realty)

07:26 Impact of cheap credit and the property cooling measures (includes comments from Dr. Tan Tee Khoon, country manager, PropertyGuru Group)

Read Leslie’s article:

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/singapore-private-homes-arent-as-pricey-as-they-seem

Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim & Ernest Luis

Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Singapore’s central bank tightened its Singapore dollar policy for the second time in 3 months, to counter rising inflation.

In an unexpected announcement on Tuesday (Jan 25), the Monetary Authority of Singapore raised slightly the "slope" or rate of appreciation of its Singdollar policy band.

The width of the policy band and the level at which it is centred remain unchanged.

UOB economic Barnabas Gan offers his insights on the surprise move and inflation forecast for 2022.

Produced by: ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with Manchester United and Denmark legend Peter Schmeichel to discuss the evolution of the role of the goalkeeper in football.

The Great Dane also shares a little bit about his approach to the position which made him one of the greatest of all time in the game.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:38 How has the position evolved in 10-20 years?

04:05 How would prime Schmeichel fare in today's game?

07:32 What his role was in son Kasper’s career

10:34 On making mistakes

15:24 Can a goalkeeper win the Ballon d’Or?

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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.

In this tenth episode of WealthBT, Genevieve Cua talks about some of the investment themes in 2022 and how they might impact your portfolio.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:24 Four key themes for 2022: Inflation rears its head in Singapore and in the US

03:46 Brace for higher interest rates and their implications for markets

07:01 Income theme remains resonant

08:54 Technology a big part of economies, business and market indexes

11:21 Implications for your portfolio

Produced by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Howie Lim

Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

This week, #PopVultures host Jan Lee welcomes podcast producer Penelope Lee to talk and air their feelings about idols dating!

Did you know that South Korean tabloid Dispatch usually releases a report on the first day of the new year that exposes a celebrity romance? Celebrity couples who confirmed they were dating after the Dispatch New Year report includes Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, Exo's Kai and Blackpink's Jennie and Lee Seung-gi and Girls Generation's Yoona.

Using that as a jumping-off point, Penelope and Jan - who are both long-time fangirls of different groups like BTS, Arashi and One Direction - discuss the taboo around dating for idols, how idols are marketed, the consequences that can arise from a dating or marriage scandal and their own thoughts on the issues.

Highlights (tap/click above):

02:06 Are there dating bans for idols? Why aren't idols allowed to date? And how do the Hollywood and Asian entertainment industries differ on this front?

10:45 How pop idols are different from actors or singers

13:36 Consequences and case studies on idols who have been caught dating with examples from Super Junior's Heechul and Twice's Momo, AKB48's Minami Minegishi and pop singers Hyuna and Dawn

30:57 Final thoughts

Produced by Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) and Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee & Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they chat about the following:

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:00 A recap on the trade agreement between US and China

03:21 China not living up to its purchase commitments

05:34 Overall outcome of US-China's Phase One trade deal

06:31 Next steps after the expiration of Phase One trade deal

09:12 Likelihood of a Phase Two trade agreement

Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg), Hadyu Rahim & Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim & Fa'izah Sani

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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionise healthcare but it is hotly debated.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo invites Prof Joseph Sung, dean of the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at the Nanyang Technological University.

They discuss how AI can help us improve our health and change the future of healthcare, particularly in primary care at home.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:55 What the future of AI in healthcare can look like

04:11 Trust - a major issue when it comes to technology in healthcare

07:41 The most exciting AI tool expected to be seen in Singapore

10:40 AI-related research that might disrupt healthcare

12:17 Legal aspects and liability issues that may occur when AI and machines are involved

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Fa'izah Sani

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

According to the latest Urban Redevelopment Authority figures, new private home sales in December 2021 slumped 58 per cent from November.

Year on year, take-up was down 46.6 per cent, from 1,217 units in December 2020.

Housing correspondent Michelle Ng shares more on the possible reasons for the slump, including the recent property cooling measures.

Produced by: ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

During the COP26 Glasgow climate change conference in 2021, the need to help developing countries adapt to changing weather patterns and extreme events wrought by climate change was a key issue of discussion. But what does adaptation mean in the climate change discourse, and why is it important?

In this episode, The Straits Times environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss this with Dr Arjuna Dibley, a researcher at the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme and a co-author of a recent UN report on adaptation.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:59 What is adaptation, and why is it important?

03:19 What are some examples of adaptation?

05:11 How much would it cost to adapt to climate change?

11:08 What are the key points of contention when it comes to global discussions on adaptation?

Climate change discussion at COP26: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/carbon-copy-no-consensus-yet-for-adaptation-loss-and-damage-finance-at-cop26

UN report on adaptation: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/un-urges-countries-to-finance-and-implement-plans-to-adapt-to-climate-impact

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

In this episode, BT correspondent Howie Lim hosts Nathalie Flury and Michael Schröter, co-heads of Sustainable Healthcare Equity at HSBC Asset Management, as they break down sustainable healthcare investing and why now is the time to get involved.

This episode is brought to you by HSBC Asset Management.

Highlights: (click/tap above)

01:21 Why the current healthcare investment model is broken

02:49 Why this investment sector has been overlooked

03:42 What the investment opportunities are in this sector

05:11 Why now is the time to invest in sustainable healthcare

07:16 What hinders change to this branch of sustainable healthcare investing

08:26 Being value-driven and profit-driven in this space

09:55 How to know investment vehicles in this space are legitimate

In the next episode coming Feb 7 - brought to you by HSBC - Howie finds out from Flury and Schröter, the pros and cons of investing in this much overlooked investment sector.

More about:

Returns from sustainable healthcare investing

https://www.assetmanagement.hsbc.com.sg/en/individual-investor/news-and-insights/sustainable-healthcare-healthy-returns-retail

Fixing the broken healthcare investment model

https://www.assetmanagement.hsbc.com.sg/en/individual-investor/news-and-insights/fixing-the-broken-healthcare-investment-model-sg-retail

Responsible investing for sustainable healthcare

https://www.assetmanagement.hsbc.com.sg/en/individual-investor/about-us/responsible-investing/global-equity-sustainable-healthcare

Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Ernest Luis & Lee Kim Siang

Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this series of podcasts as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this episode, he hosts Professor Veerabhadran Ramanathan of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California in San Diego. He also happens to be a member of the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Sciences, which makes him the Pope’s climate scientist.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

03:27 Professor Ramanathan on the outcomes of the COP26 in Glasgow and whether the world is doing enough to curb fossil fuels

16:26 Global warming morphing into a global disruption of the weather systems, including those along the equator and the polar region

22:05 Remedies for climate change and ways to cut global warming

30:36 Geopolitics coming in the way of taking effective steps to cooperate on climate change?

33:54 How Professor Ramanathan built his relationship with the Vatican leading up to the encyclical that was issued by Pope Francis in 2015 and is there a need to enlist religious authorities into climate effort?

48:43 The Pope's view that poverty is the main pollutant and Professor Ramanathan's thoughts on a possible future world leader who might dismiss climate change issues

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg) and ST Video

Edited by: ST Video & Fa'izah Sani

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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

In this episode, host Jan Lee runs down some of the 10 biggest stories covered by #PopVultures this year - from Harry and Meghan's explosive interview with Oprah about their exit from the royal family to the ongoing Chinese entertainment crackdown. She also names the best and worst stories of the year and includes an honourable mention - listen to find out who it is!

Produced by Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) and Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee & Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

With Singapore's current set of Covid-19 safe management rules staying in place during the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) period from Feb 1, some business are bracing for what could be a challenging festive season.

For restaurants, particularly Chinese restaurants, CNY is a usually a lucrative time of the year.

TungLok Group's president and CEO Andrew Tjioe discusses the outlook for CNY 2022.

Produced by: ST Video team

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe every month.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST's Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:02 Asia's first global museum of visual culture

03:28 The reason behind the name of M+

05:22 Hong Kong's reaction to the new museum and possible global reaction to M+

08:26 Ai Wei Wei's controversial piece "Study of Perspective - Tianenmen Square" faced national security issues

09:52 The hurdles faced in constructing the museum and future possibilities for artistic freedom

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim & Dan Koh

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

In this special episode, Nirmal Ghosh speaks with author Amitav Ghosh, a prolific writer who has written such classics as The Hungry Tide, The Glass Palace, and In An Antique Land, among others, that have been translated into dozens of languages and read across the planet. His most recent is The Nutmeg’s Curse: Parables for a Planet in Crisis.

Highlights (click/tap above):

03:45 The framing of the planetary crisis and especially in relation to climate change, tends to be within the Western discourse, as a bureaucratic business best left to technocrats and the diplomats

05:00 How climate has destabilised countries, from Britain, to India, Myanmar and even Egypt

08:15 We are seeing a revolution, not from the poor, but from the right

12:00 On China, the US, and why human beings are perfectly capable of ending their own existence long before the climate does

16:20 Advice, words of wisdom to the 10-to-15-year-olds growing up in this bleaker-looking world

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

If you're planning to buy a new property this year or already have an existing mortgage, be sure to pay closer attention to the loan packages and what they entail.

Knowing the details of the loan and what you're agreeing to could save you a few thousand dollars each year. Invest editor Tan Ooi Boon shares more on what you need to know about home loans, and the golden rules on how to keep financially healthy.

Produced by: ST Video team

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

In 2021, climate change made its mark around the world. North America sizzled in an unprecedented heat wave. Floods inundated China and Europe. Super Typhoon Rai pummelled the Philippines, leaving destruction in its wake. Scientists say the situation could get a lot worse if efforts to reduce the amount of planet-warming emissions are not taken immediately, and Asia is already one of the regions of the world most vulnerable to the changing weather patterns.

In this episode, we hear directly from people living in Singapore, China, Malaysia, India, the Philippines and Thailand, as they express their thoughts on how their lives could be impacted in 2022.

Then, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty chat with Mr Joy Singhal, the head for Disaster, Climate and Crisis, at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:45 What do people in Asia think the climate crisis will be like in 2022?

03:40 What gives them hope?

07:13 How has Asia experienced climate change this year?

09:15 The human impacts of climate disasters

12:30 What is the Red Cross’ outlook for Asia in 2022?

14:10 How is the Red Cross helping vulnerable communities cope with climate impacts?

16:12 At the frontlines of climate disaster, how does Mr Singhal cope with eco-anxiety?

Voice clips across Asia thanks to ST’s correspondents:

Danson Cheong, China correspondent

Debarshi Dasgupta, India correspondent

Nirmala Ganapathy, India bureau chief

Raul Dancel, Philippines correspondent

Shannon Teoh, Malaysia bureau chief

Tan Hui Yee, Indochina Bureau Chief

Audrey Tan, environment correspondent in Singapore

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

The national team galvanised football fans with their never-say-die spirit even as they went down to a 5-3 aggregate defeat by Indonesia in the semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup.

But less than 72 hours later came the bombshell: their coach, Tatsuma Yoshida, was leaving a year before his contract was due, to be closer to his family.

ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee, and sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan, discuss where the Lions and the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) go from here.

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:55 What to make of the Suzuki Cup exit and fallout

05:36 How does the FAS replace Yoshida?

10:55 Have the Lions regained their supporters’ faith?

13:21 What we hope to see for Singapore football in 2022

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee & Hadyu Rahim

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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.

In this ninth episode of WealthBT, wealth editor Genevieve Cua talks about how to maximise your CPF and SRS savings for retirement.

Highlights (click/tap above):

2:21 Highlights of the Supplementary Retirement Scheme and investment options

5:29 Things to bear in mind about SRS: premature withdrawal penalty; relatively low limit on contributions and potential tax on withdrawals in retirement

7:51 Benefits of topping up CPF: Higher interest rates and tax relief

11:30 Ways to maximise your retirement savings in CPF and SRS: Go for low-cost investments; use cash to service home loans rather than CPF; and defer retirement income

Produced by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Lee Kim Siang & Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

In this latest episode of #PopVultures, host Jan Lee discusses the gossip story of the week, month and possibly entire year - the expose of Taiwanese-American singer Wang Leehom and his various misdeeds during his marriage to ex-wife Lee Jinglei.

She runs down how the saga unfolded with a timeline detailing the war of words between Wang and Lee after Wang confirmed the two were divorcing last Wednesday (Dec 15). Lee dropped a bombshell, nine-page long expose about Wang, accusing him of infidelity, soliciting prostitutes and verbal bullying last Friday.

In response, Wang claims that Lee coerced him into marriage and that he lived under fear, threats and extortion while they were together. He also claims that Lee demanded a lot of money in the wake of their divorce. The back-and-forth ended with Wang apologising to his wife and taking a break from show business for the time being.

Jan discusses why this saga so captivated the public, what Wang represented as a public figure and the many public relations mistakes he made in his handling of this crisis.

Here is what she covers:

00:48 Who is Wang Leehom?

03:09 What went down? A timeline of the war of words that went down between Wang and Lee

21:32 Why did this ugly divorce capture the public's attention? And why is this even worse than the Show Lo takedown of 2020? Who were the other players involved in this story?

39:36 Discussing the mistakes Wang made in handling this image crisis - from his dad's open letter to the typos in his statement

49:19 What can the public, and celebrities as well, learn from this saga?

Produced by Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) and Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee & Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts ST's China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei and former top Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan.

Highlights (click/tap above):

03:18 Ms Tan on what really matters to China when it comes to hosting a successful Games despite a US diplomatic boycott

07:00 Mr Bilahari on the concept of democracy, as viewed through Western and Chinese lenses

10:50 Ms Tan on how ordinary Chinese citizens feel about their country's relationship with the United States

12:25 Mr Bilahari on why there have been delusions on both sides when it comes to the US-China relationship

17:45 Why war is not probable

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

On Dec 19, Loh Kean Yew stunned the badminton world by becoming the first Singaporean to win the World Championships. He talks to David Lee about his win, his feelings at almost having to withdraw through injury and what comes after winning gold.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:10 What the gold medal means to him

2:56 How an ankle injury almost derailed him

4:33 What’s next for Loh

8:00 His message for supporters and aspiring athletes

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

In this episode, correspondent Howie Lim hosts senior correspondent Leslie Yee to discuss the exclusion of singles from the new PLH model and its investment viability. It also features comments from property analysts.

Highlights of the conversation: (click/tap above)

01:25 Leslie's take on why it is detrimental to exclude singles from buying PLH flats

02:45 Can the PLH model deliver on its objectives and is Singapore getting a boost in the birth rate from a pro-marriage public housing policy? (includes comments from Ku Swee Yong, chief investment officer, Kasa Singapore)

08:09 The possible inadvertent impact of the PLH model of raising prices of other HDB resale flats in central locations

09:22 Assessing the investment case for buying a PLH flat (includes comments from Christine Sun, senior vice president of research & analytics, Orange Tee and Tie)

15:39 Why Leslie highlights the plight of singles and why he supports the PLH model in general

Read Leslie’s article: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/singles-day-housing-policies-and-other-ways-to-recognise-contributions-of-singles

Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Howie Lim

Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

A set of rules on carbon markets was agreed on at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow in November, allowing countries to cooperate with one another to achieve their climate targets. Instead of focusing solely on reducing emissions within their own borders, countries now have the option of buying carbon credits generated elsewhere to offset their emissions. But what would this all mean for the private sector, and for countries like Singapore, which is too small to host any significant emissions reductions projects nor be a large buyer of carbon credits?

In this episode, environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty speak with Ms Elizabeth Beall, climate and sustainability practice lead at advisory firm Global Counsel, on the role of the private sector in international carbon markets and how Singapore is poised to be a leader in carbon services.

Highlights (click/tap above):

04:13 What do corporations that buy offsets stand to gain beyond claiming credit for sustainability efforts?

06:08 How will the COP26 outcome on carbon markets change the corporate appetite for carbon credits?

09:23 Will the private sector see greater governmental intervention in voluntary carbon markets?

12:23 Singapore aspires to be a carbon services hub. What does this mean?

13:42 What are the changes in the private sector that the recent outcome is expected to spur?

Listen to Ep 66: Article 6 - Rise of the carbon markets? - https://omny.fm/shows/green-pulse-1/article-6-rise-of-the-carbon-markets-green-pulse-e

Carbon credits explained: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/carbon-copy-tricky-carbon-market-rules-struggle-to-get-off-the-ground

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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PopVultures Ep 56: Chinese entertainment updates, divorces, marriages and BTS gets on Instagram

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Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

This week, #PopVultures host Jan Lee runs down some of the news and happenings over the past month. This includes Chinese producer Li Xuezheng questioning the legality and transparency of the organisation China Association of Performing Arts, which recently released a list of blacklisted celebrities. The list includes previously cancelled Word Of Honor (2021) star Zhang Zhehan.

She also runs down the flip-flop divorce of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu and her businessman Chinese husband Wang Xiaofei, the marriages of local Mediacorp star Desmond Tan and Taiwanese movie Man In Love (2021) co-stars Tiffany Ann Hsu and Roy Chiu.

Finally, she talks about the drama surrounding BTS members starting their personal Instagram accounts.

Here is what she covers:

00:48 Chinese entertainment/Zhang Zhehan update

10:00 Barbie Hsu's divorce

16:15 Marriage announcements from Desmond Tan as well as Tiffany Ann Hsu and Roy Chiu

23:26 BTS gets on the gram

Produced by Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) and Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee & Hadyu Rahim

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Bookmark This! Ep 27: The 50 greatest SingLit books

34:21 mins

Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li, along with a special guest, Senior Culture Correspondent Ong Sor Fern, discuss The 50 Greatest Works Of SingLit, a list published in The Sunday Times on Dec 12, and take listeners on a crash course through local literary history.

Read: 50 greatest works of Singapore literature written in or translated into English, from the 19th century to 2021 - https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/the-50-greatest-works-of-singlit

Produced by: Olivia Ho (oliviaho@sph.com.sg), Toh Wen Li (tohwenli@sph.com.sg), Ong Sor Fern (sorfern@sph.com.sg) Penelope Lee and Hadyu Rahim

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The Big Story Ep 122: Buyers may adopt wait-and-see attitude to property cooling measures

7:46 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

At close to midnight on Wednesday (Dec 15), Singapore announced a new round of property curbs to cool the private residential and Housing Board resale markets after prices surged despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

With effect from Thursday (Dec 16, 2021), additional buyer's stamp duty rates will be raised, and the total debt servicing ratio threshold will be tightened. The limit for housing loans for HDB flats will also be lowered.

Dr Lee Nai Jia, deputy director at NUS' Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies, discusses what the measures will mean for first-time buyers as well as those looking to purchase a second property.

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Power Play Ep 8: US-China: War of words over democracy

11:14 mins

Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they chat about the following:

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

00:40 China and Russia among some of the countries not invited to President Biden's Summit for Democracy

02:15 China's own "whole-process democracy" and its insults towards US' democratic system

05:23 The reason behind China's protests and its attempt to convince other countries of its viewpoint

07:17 US' division of the world into "democratic" and "undemocratic" camps

09:21 Taiwan's invite to the summit reaffirms views of US President Joe Biden administration's support for the island

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Health Check Ep 74: Fight ageing with exercise

15:18 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

It's almost the end of the year, and nearly two years since the coronavirus emerged and changed the way we work, live and play. If you haven't been exercising, it's time to start. If you have been taking short walks now and then, it's time to walk a bit more on a regular basis.

This is because every step you take will help to keep you physically - and mentally - younger. Ageing is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases. An ageing body is just less able to fight diseases, but if you can do something about your ageing body and brain, you may be able to delay the onset of these diseases.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Professor Andrea Maier, the co-director of the National University Health System's Centre for Healthy Longevity, who is passionate about researching functional ageing and healthy longevity. Prof Maier is also the Oon Chiew Seng Professor in Medicine and Functional Ageing at the National University of Singapore.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

00:48 Reasons to exercise and how it can slow down ageing

03:15 Can exercise prevent memory loss and improve thinking skills? What exactly happens in the brain when we exercise?

07:44 Minimum exercise duration and/or the number of steps recommended in order to see its health benefits

10:01 Does the intensity of the exercise matter?

11:46 How can exercise help immune systems of the aged and help the elderly clear up the Covid-19 virus if they're infected?

*Joyce Teo will return with her next episode on Jan 19, 2022.

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Speaking of Asia Ep 8: India is back - A conversation with C Raja Mohan

39:59 mins

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this series of podcasts as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this eighth episode, he hosts Prof C Raja Mohan, one of Asia's foremost foreign policy experts and director of the Institute of South Asian Studies in Singapore. This also is a farewell interview for Prof Raja Mohan, because he is leaving Singapore this week and returning to India for a new assignment.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

02:38 Recent highlights of India's story, where it can improve and what holds it back

06:41 Sectors of the Indian economy that South-east Asia and Singapore should engage

12:29 Has India truly begun to jell as a true nation after 70 years?

19:40 The recent highlights of India’s Look East policy announced three decades ago

23:50 Disappointment caused by India pulling out of RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) two years ago - how can India remedy it and does India want to remedy it?

26:20 India's relations with China: What went wrong and are ties beyond repair?

36:54 What are the implications of the Quad? Has India not become a virtual non-treaty ally of the US?

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Dan Koh & Fa'izah Sani

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ST Podcasts (Pt 4 of 4): 20 years on, JI detainees speak on their role in plot to attack Singapore

16:04 mins

Synopsis: This is a special edition ST Podcast episode narrated by Jonathan Roberts.

The Straits Times interviews former Jemaah Islamiah members who were arrested in 2001 for their involvement in a plot to commit terrorist attacks in Singapore. (Their voices have been manipulated in frequency levels to maintain confidentiality)

Twenty years ago this week, Singapore’s Internal Security Department began a crackdown on members of regional terror network Jemaah Islamiah (JI) who were planning attacks around the island.

Drawing on interviews with former JI members, investigators and others, The Sunday Times reports on how the cell was uncovered, and the ensuing effort to prevent a terror attack

Listen to Pt 1: 'Enter at your own risk' – Journalists recall post-9/11 assignment in Afghanistan - https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/reporters-memories-from-afghanistan-in-2001-st-pod

Pt 2: Terror threat seeds in South-east Asia planted way before 2001 attacks in US - https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/terror-threat-seeds-in-south-east-asia-planted-way

Pt 3: The 9/11 impact on Singapore, the local Muslim identity, and harmony beyond 2021 - https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/the-9-11-impact-on-singapore-the-local-muslim-iden

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The Big Story Ep 121: WP's possible next steps as hearings on Raeesah Khan case continue

7:37 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

As Singapore awaits the Workers Party's response to the Committee of Privileges' special report, ST's Opinion editor Grace Ho gives her take on what to expect from subsequent hearings on the matter. She also discusses the party's possible next steps.

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

In this episode, how to make your SME more profitable with low cost digital solutions, including standard website building, payment integration, analytics and mentorship. Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Wong Wenbin, Head of GrabPay at Grab Singapore.

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Highlights of the conversation (click/tap above):

01:44 Gaps in digitalisation adoption and the 3 challenges impeding digitalisation

05:11 Access to credit for SMEs still the most crucial

07:15 Alliances for action the next crucial step

09:22 Digital solutions need to stand the test of time

12:14 Cashless transactions/payments are the next frontier for growth

13:42 Case study of an SME which grew sales 3x after digitalisation

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Green Pulse Ep 66: Article 6 - Rise of the carbon markets?

18:59 min

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

At the recent COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland, negotiators from nearly 200 nations concluded discussions on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This relates to carbon markets, and whether countries can trade carbon credits to meet their climate pledges — known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs).

The discussions, six years in the making, also established rules on who emissions savings accrue to, if one nation pays to set up a green initiative - say a wind farm instead of a coal plant - in another country.

But what exactly are these new rules and markets and what are some of the concerns that still remain? To help explain what it all means for governments and investors, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty speak with Mr Richard Saines, who is partner at Pollination, a specialist climate change investment and advisory firm.

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:13 What is the difference between existing voluntary and compliance carbon markets, and how will the outcome at COP26 change them?

5:56 What is the key provision under Article 6 that ensures carbon credits are not double counted?

6:45 How does Article 6 help countries cooperate to find cheaper ways to cut their emissions, while ensuring an overall reduction in concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

8:50 What is the potential of nature in yielding new emissions-reductions projects?

15:46 With the rules for international carbon trading agreed on at COP26, how soon can countries start buying credits to meet their climate goals?

Carbon credits explained: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/carbon-copy-tricky-carbon-market-rules-struggle-to-get-off-the-ground

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The Big Story Ep 120: Singapore faces critical 2 weeks as Omicron's unknowns threaten reopening

7:47 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Before Singapore can proceed with its endemic Covid-19 strategy and reopening plans, scientists need to answer three major unknowns about the Omicron variant.

Is it more infectious than the Delta variant? Does it increase the risk of severe illness and death in infected patients?

Does it hamper the protection given by current Covid-19 vaccines?

Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore, discusses whether it is all doom and gloom as the world braces for another global Covid-19 surge.

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ST Sports Talk Ep 141: Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt on Man United woes

14:32 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

Manchester United legends Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt are on this episode of ST Sports Talk, to discuss the problems that have plagued their former club this season leading to the sacking of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The two former Red Devils stars also give their thoughts on new interim manager Ralf Rangnick, and what challenges lie ahead for the German as he attempts to steer the club back up the table in the Premier League.

Giggs and Butt, who between them made 1,350 appearances for United, were in Singapore at the invitation of businessman and their good friend Peter Lim. While in town, they - alongside other Class of 92 teammates Phil and Gary Neville, and Paul Scholes who joined virtually from remote locations abroad - participated in a series of events organised by digital football platform ZujuGP, founded by Lim and his son Kiat. . 0:00 Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

01:49 What they think of Rangnick’s appointment

04:16 How United’s underperforming stars need to buck up

07:31 The reason behind their poor defence this season

10:42 Who they feel the club need to sign

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Penelope Lee

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Health Check Ep 73: What to know about antimicrobial resistance

21:28 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

The World Health Organisation has declared that antimicrobial resistance or AMR is one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. AMR occurs when some of the germs that cause infections no longer respond to the drugs designed to kill them.

Infections then become harder or impossible to treat.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks to Associate Prof Hsu Li Yang, who has a special interest in antibiotic resistance, about AMR. Prof Hsu is the Vice Dean of Global Health and Programme Leader of Infectious Diseases at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. And, with the worrisome Omicron spreading around the world, she also asked him how worrying the new variant is.

0:00 Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

01:20 Why should you bother about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in a pandemic?

03:42 The use of antibiotics in chickens, and what you should know about what you find in supermarkets

10:59 Lessons from the pandemic that can be applied to the control of AMR

15:05 Why is it difficult to develop new antibiotics for drug-resistant infections?

16:35 Will the new variant Omicron break through vaccine protection against severe disease?

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Penelope Lee & Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

This episode focuses on how businesses can prepare for the imminent wave of mandatory ESG disclosures.

BT correspondent Howie Lim hosts Kelvin Tan, Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance & Investments, Asean at HSBC. This episode is brought to you by HSBC: www.business.hsbc.com.sg/sustainability

Highlights of the conversation (click/tap above):

1:27 Importance of ESG data to investors

3:42 Issues with current available ESG data points

6:20 How a global reporting framework standard would help

7:38 How and who will standardise this framework to ensure its global interoperability

9:21 How prepared companies are for mandatory ESG disclosures and how they can be ready

11:20 The timeframe to get ready and what smaller companies can do

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Asian Insider Ep 80: The troubled and volatile relationship between India and China

30:06 mins

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts two guests. Nirupama Rao based in Bangalore, was India's former Foreign Secretary, former Ambassador to Peru and China and former High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.

Washington DC-based Jeff Smith is a research fellow at the Asian Studies Center and Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation.

0:00 Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

2:03 The kind of thinking necessary to overcome the disputes on the India-China border

6:23 US Pentagon's annual report mentions military security and development involving China's construction activities on this border to press its claim at the Line of Actual Control (LAC)

11:18 China has taken some of India's territory over the past nine years - what is India's security and foreign policy establishment on this?

20:59 No reason not to assume that the LAC in the eastern sector of boundary will not come alive in the months to come, due to lack of trust and mutual sensitivity between the two countries

25:25 With the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) sharing concerns over China's growing power and gaining some traction, is this destined to be a dangerous bilateral situation for both countries?

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Fa'izah Sani

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 144: Dive into gripping documentary about 2018 Thai cave rescue

9:46 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

This week's Life Picks highlights two new releases on the big screen. Film correspondent John Lui talks about The Rescue, a National Geographic documentary on the 2018 mission to rescue 12 boys and their football coach from a flooded cave in northern Thailand. (0:56)

Journalist Jan Lee gives her take on the biopic Anita, which has model-actress Louise Wong portraying the legendary Cantopop singer Anita Mui. (3:54)

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

In this episode, BT digital editor Chris Lim hosts senior correspondent Leslie Yee to discuss his article Renting can be a viable alternative to owning a private home in Singapore. It also features property analysts’ take on it.

Highlights of the conversation:

00:56 Why explore the financial viability of renting vs owning private property and not HDB flats (includes comments from Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy, ERA Realty)

03:15 Leslie’s thought process behind his article, the simulation he adopted and response to analysts’ critique of it

05:02 The prevailing argument of personal preference vs just numbers (including comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore)

13:30 As demographic trends change, might renting vs owning a private property become one as well? (includes comments from Wong Xian Yang, head of research Singapore, Cushman & Wakefield)

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https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/renting-can-be-a-viable-alternative-to-owning-a-private-home-in-singapore

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The Big Story Ep 119: Contact tracing not necessary as Singapore moves to endemic state

4:34 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Infectious diseases experts have questioned the need for continued widespread enforcement of TraceTogether and SafeEntry rules as Singapore moves towards more targeted contact tracing and living with endemic Covid-19

Produced by: ST Video team

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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.

In this eighth episode of WealthBT, wealth editor Genevieve Cua talks about the various investing approaches or strategies that today, fall under the sustainable label. This episode is brought to you by Prudential: https://www.prudential.com.sg/

Highlights of the conversation (click/tap above):

0:55 Reasons to invest sustainably: helping the climate crisis; mitigating risk; and aligning with personal values

3:06 Approaches as listed by the OECD and GSIA; Genevieve Cua breaks the approaches down one by one

7:06 Fourth approach - understanding thematic ESG that invests in trends or themes expected to drive markets and returns

9:16 Sixth - ESG integration, which is a systematic inclusion of ESG in portfolio construction

9:57 Seventh - engagement and shareholder action which harness shareholder power to drive companies towards sustainability

12:42 Prudential's head of ESG - El Lynn Yeoh - on how investors may evaluate ESG factors alongside their values; and setting risk and return expectations

Listen to the previous episode from Oct 25 - brought to you by Prudential - where Genevieve Cua looked at how your investment can make a positive difference to climate change.

More about:

Prudential's sustainability efforts - https://www.prudential.com.sg/sustainability-report

Wealth and protection needs - www.prudential.com.sg/pruvantageassure

Produced by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Lee Kim Siang

Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim

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PopVultures Ep 55: Rebecca Lim gets engaged, Britney Spears is free and Taylor Swift revisits Red (and Jake Gyllenhaal)

28:37 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

This week, #PopVultures host Jan Lee runs down note-worthy entertainment news for listeners. In local news, Mediacorp actress Rebecca Lim gets engaged to her mystery fiance. She announced the happy news on her Instagram and while she received congratulations and blessings from celebrities and fans alike, fellow actor Ian Fang did not seem as thrilled. Fang and Lim were linked for years but Fang and fellow Mediacorp actress Carrie Wong were caught exchanging sexually suggestive messages to each other in 2019.

Meanwhile in Hollywood, pop star Britney Spears is finally freed from her conservatorship after 13 years. She was previously placed under the conservatorship, which stripped her of her ability to make financial, medical and other personal decisions for herself, in 2008 after she suffered a highly publicised mental breakdown. Jan discusses how there's still more to the case, including Spears' allegations that her father, who was in charge of her conservatorship for years, exploited and surveilled her.

Finally, Jan goes into Taylor Swift's re-recording and releasing Red - an album first released in 2012. Swift added previously unpublished songs into the re-recorded album, including an extended ten-minute version of one of the album's most popular songs All Too Well. This album has reignited interest in Swift's brief relationship with actor Jake Gyllenhaal. Many of the album's breakup songs are said to be about Gyllenhaal. Jan also provides a primer on why Swift is re-recording her own music.

Here's what she talked about: Rebecca Lim's engagement and how Ian Fang's response has shifted the focus away from her happy news (0:49) Britney is finally free and how the conservatorship system is ripe for abuse (12:15) Taylor Swift's re-recording and releasing her album Red (19:05)

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 143: Impossible Pork pulls into Singapore restaurants, Korean series Hellbound on Netflix

5:54 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week's episode, food correspondent Eunice Quek shares more about plant-based brand Impossible Pork. It is making its debut on the menus of more than 120 restaurant outlets in Singapore on Nov 18 (0:43)

Journalist Jan Lee reviews Korean series Hellbound, which premieres on Netflix on Nov 19 (2:33).

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team & Hadyu Rahim

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Power Play Ep 7: Xi-Biden meeting and communication key to future relations

7:50 mins

Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they chat about the following:

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

01:16 Virtual summit expected to improve US-China relations

03:20 Value of communication between Xi and Biden important to avoid misunderstandings

05:19 How will the virtual summit shine light on the issue of Taiwan?

06:12 Climate cooperation is one of the silver linings of the summit

Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg), Hadyu Rahim & Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Dan Koh

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The Big Story Ep 118: Restaurants call for year-end increase to 8-pax dine-in capacity

6:22 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

At the opening ceremony of Restaurant Asia 2021 (Nov 18-20), a three-day food and beverage symposium and trade show expected to attract 3,000 participants, Mr Andrew Kwan, president of Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS), called for an increase of dining capacity to eight people to help the battered food and beverage industry get back on its feet.

In an interview with The Big Story, event co-chairman and RAS management committee member Diana Teo joins the call for capacity limits and the 1-metre social distancing rule to be re-examined, and discusses the new normal for the F&B industry.

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Green Pulse Ep 65: Grace Fu says clear communication with citizens key in Singapore's COP26 climate pledges

9:47 mins

Synopsis: At the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty were with the Singapore media delegation at COP26, as Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu gave her take on the outcome of the United Nations climate talks.

0:00 Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

0:45 While there was no total happiness all round, COP26 was a good foundation to "operationalise" the Paris Agreement

1:08 More still needs to be done for small island states; adaptation and loss and damage remain hurdles

2:10 Overall reaction of AOSIS (Alliance of Small Island States) to COP26 outcome; Singapore is also a member of AOSIS

3:00 Climate crisis effects in Singapore include more intense rainfall; must convince and encourage Singaporeans to take collective action

4:33 Ms Fu on the pledges Singapore made, in reference to the Singapore Green Plan 2030 that charts the country's pathways to cut emissions, and how the Government intends to communicate plans clearly with citizens

6:00 Ms Fu reveals COP presidency's direction to make this process as inclusive and transparent as possible

Revisit our COP26 coverage here: https://omny.fm/shows/green-pulse-1/playlists/green-pulse-at-cop26-glasgow

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Fa'izah Sani and ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team & Hadyu Rahim

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Health Check Ep 72: Don't let diabetes sneak up on you

17:10 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

In this pandemic, many people may be eating more and exercising less. It's not a good combination. The prevalence of obesity in Singapore across all ages has risen from 8.6 per cent in 2017 to 10.5 per cent last year. Not only is obesity a leading risk factor for Type 2 diabetes, it is also one of the factors that can cause one to have more serious complications when infected with Covid-19.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Dr Asim Shabbir, a senior consultant and the Head of General Surgery at Alexandra Hospital, who has a special interest in bariatric and metabolic surgery.

0:00 Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:03 Singapore's diabetes situation outlook in 2021, challenge of obesity and more Asians getting diabetes at a younger age

3:40 Early diagnosis as more people put on weight during this pandemic: Key interventions include being able to manage glucose levels, reducing weight to prolong normal abilities of pancreas, avoiding loss of limbs later in life

6:40 Dr Asim's dietary suggestions and advice on consuming supplements

7:39 Whether it's a good idea for people with diabetes to pop a supplement to boost their immunity or if they should get a flu jab?

10:30 Why exercising is more profound for our bodies than just seeing it as a way to burn calories; how medical interventions such as bariatric surgery can add as much as 10 years to a patient's life expectancy

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

In this 107th episode of Money Hacks, BT correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Victor Wong, senior director, head of UOBAM Sustainability Office, UOB Asset Management about how ESG investing can make money but greenwashing needs to be top of mind. This episode is brought to you by UOBAM: https://www.uobam.com.sg/index.page

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:23 Are Singapore investors more ‘woke’ now?

3:27 Responsible investing and ESG still hard to define

6:34 The benefits of including ESG in investors’ portfolios

9:06 How investors can be assured they’ll always reap those benefits

10:36 The importance of understanding the motivations behind ESG investing and how to measure its success

12:19 Tracking developments in other regions with regard to finance greenwashing and how to combat it

14:18 How to make sure your investments are really helping the planet as espoused

More about:

The APAC Green Reit ETF:https://www.uobam.com.sg/sustainability/solutions/uob-apac-green-reit-etf.page

Sustainability Insights: https://www.uobam.com.sg/insights/thinking-sustainably.page

UOBAM’s sustainability commitment: https://www.uobam.com.sg/sustainability/index.page

Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Lee Kim Siang

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Bookmark This! Ep 26: The worlds of Sally Rooney and Anne Carson

18:48 mins

Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li talk about new and old in the latest works by Sally Rooney and Anne Carson, from the millennial crisis of Beautiful World, Where Are You to the reworking of Greek myth in H Of H Playbook. Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney (0:54) H Of H Playbook by Anne Carson (12:25)

Produced by: Olivia Ho (oliviaho@sph.com.sg), Toh Wen Li (tohwenli@sph.com.sg) and Penelope Lee

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim and Penelope Lee

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Speaking of Asia Ep 7: Will immigrants really define our destiny?

37:57 mins

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this series of podcasts as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this seventh episode, he hosts Dr Parag Khanna, a scholar, global thinker and the author of several books. His experience varies from working at the World Economic Forum to advising the US Special Operations in the Middle East.

Now living in Singapore as a citizen, Dr Khanna has launched his latest book called MOVE-The Forces Uprooting Us. He separates demographic facts from the usual emotions stirred by debates over migration. The book’s central point is that human mobility is destiny.

They discuss the following timestamped points: The global potential of Asian youth and Asian migrant trends: Who will be the winners and losers in the 21st century? (6:17) Dr Khanna breaks down the Asian diaspora: Why the Indian diaspora will be far larger than the Chinese diaspora in the next few decades (8:50) Assess countries' historical actions and just the demographic facts, as no attempts to boost fertility have worked (15:00) Lessons for Singapore as it practises a complex but rather constructive tinkering approach mixed with Singaporean-first policies? (17:35) Why Singapore's constructive tinkering can be advertised and branded better to the world; why "collecting" people is "collecting power" (20:00) Dr Khanna says there are 35 million global companies that are location-independent: Why Dubai wants a slice of that action, and can Singapore learn from it? (25:53) Only two countries offering digital nomad visas pre-Covid; now there are 75 countries (29:40) Can societies not be affected when the immigrant is physically present but has loyalties elsewhere? (34:34)

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa'izah Sani

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The Big Story Ep 117: MIS-C is a 'new disease, new phenomenon', says expert

5:25 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Four children infected with Covid-19 in Singapore have been diagnosed with multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children, known as MIS-C.

They are among the 8,000 paediatric Covid-19 patients, since the start of the pandemic.

Dr Liew Woei Kang, from the Paediatric Allergy Immunology Rheumatology Centre, tells The Big Story why parents should be aware of this new phenomenon.

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Asian Insider Ep 79: Drive carbon emissions down, says UNDP chief during COP26 2nd week

17:57 mins

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), who is now at the ongoing COP26 climate conference in Glasgow till Nov 12.

They discuss the following points: Small islands and small island states facing a climate injustice issue: Failure to deliver climate promises? (3:00) Why they do not qualify for international development finance and have suffered from slow climate financing (4:25) On potential economic disruption, competition for resources, the next generation feeling disengagement (5:40) Steiner's view on the role and future of teenage Swedish environment activist Greta Thunberg, and why more 'Gretas' in various continents will start emerging (9:30) We are not a laboratory: There are more lower cost alternatives existing now to tackle climate crisis instead of relying on so-called "breakthrough" carbon capture and geoengineering (11:32)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) and Ernest Luis

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Green Pulse Ep 64: Climate advocate Xuan Zihan on youth in global climate policy-making

3:15 min

Synopsis: At the ongoing COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty speak with climate advocate Mr Xuan Zihan, a University College of London student union representative and its co-chair of Conference of the Youth at COP26 in Glasgow.

They discuss the following points: Why youths should be involved in national and global policy-making starting at COP26 (1:10) Calling for more ambitious climate governance proposals (1:42) Using climate finance to hold countries more accountable (2:15)

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Green Pulse Ep 63: Palau President on why climate justice is needed for countries that continue to use more carbon

17:14 min

Synopsis: At the ongoing COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty speak with the President of the Pacific island state of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr.

He is representing AOSIS (Alliance of Small Island States), which, since 1990, has represented the interests of the 39 small island and low-lying coastal developing states in international climate change, sustainable development negotiations and processes.

Singapore is also a member of AOSIS. This alliance closely resembles the countries it represents on the global stage, but often punches far above its weight, negotiating historic global commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions, among other achievements.

They discuss the following points: Why a number of islands, whole cultures, will disappear like the dinosaurs if the world does not achieve the COP26 aim to cap global warming at 1.5 deg C above pre-industrial levels (2:13) Why it's critical for countries not to operate in silos, but share green technologies (3:40) Why the world is suffering a slow death now, with ports and farms overrun with water, crops destroyed, corals dying, more frequent storms seen in Palau and Singapore (4:58) Helping small islands go with renewable energy and with infrastructure to cope with rising sea levels (8:23) Supporting the climate justice issue: Why countries should be held accountable and pay compensation for using more carbon and for damage they're causing (10:27) Climate finance issue: Are developed countries willing to cough up the US$100 billion needed for the climate adaptation costs of developing countries (12:08) Is AOSIS' voice finally being heard at the COP climate conference? (13:25) Mr Whipps Jr recounts the story of the Palau legend and why there is hope for the world to change its ways now (14:24)

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This episode focuses on how sustainability can open up new business growth opportunities for SMEs.

BT correspondent Howie Lim hosts William Longhurst, head of propositions and business development at HSBC, to discuss concrete steps SMEs can take now. This episode is brought to you by HSBC: www.business.hsbc.com.sg/sustainability

Highlights of the conversation: Top 3 challenges SMEs face when integrating ESG into their business model (1.20) Reframing sustainability as a growth driver, not just a risk (2.58) 3 reasons ESG is important to a company’s long-term survival (4.00) SMEs will find it hard to raise investments or financing if they don’t show clear ESG targets and metrics (5:45) Sustainability = long-term profitability: 4 steps to turn your SME around (9.32) Why the entire organisation needs to be involved in a business’ sustainability journey (11.58) Addressing greenwashing; how SMEs can ensure collaborators are legitimate, and how to get your business 'green' certified (12.55)

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Letter From The Bureau Ep 7: How badminton united Indonesia during Covid-19

16:41 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe every month.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST's Indonesia correspondent Linda Yulisman about the following: How did the badminton craze come about in Indonesia? (1:04) Some badminton players who won medals came from struggling families (3:51) Famous former badminton players in Indonesia like Susi Susanti, Alan Budikusuma, Taufik Hidayat and what they are up to now (8:14) Reasons behind badminton's popularity in Indonesia (11:09) Enduring benefits from Indonesia's badminton craze (15:11)

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Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Fa’izah Sani

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The Big Story Ep 116: World leaders pledge to cut methane emissions, end deforestation at COP26

5:29 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

More than 100 world leaders made two big commitments on Tuesday (Nov 2) to halt and even reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030.

In a separate pledge, they agreed to slash emissions of potent greenhouse gas methane by 30 per cent from 2020 levels by 2030.

From Glasgow, science and environment correspondent Audrey Tan speaks to The Big Story about the deals, and also what it's like to cover a global conference amid the pandemic.

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Health Check Ep 71: Why lifelong immunity from Covid-19 is unlikely

15:54 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Singapore is gradually opening its borders to allow for quarantine-free travel as it moves towards a new normal of living with Covid-19. However, at home, restrictions remain in place to protect the unvaccinated seniors and prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.

The country is seeing very high numbers of daily Covid-19 cases, with a considerable number of people in the hospitals and about 10 or more dying from complications linked to Covid-19. Unvaccinated older adults account for most of these deaths, though some vaccinated people have also succumbed to the complications of the disease.

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang, an expert on infectious diseases at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health to find out more. Are daily deaths expected in the year ahead, and will this number ever be reduced? (0:35) Endemics always see infections come and go in waves, and Covid-19 is no different (4:40) What is known about vaccinated elderly succumbing to Covid-19? (5:22) Moderation is key to maintaining the balance between staying at home and going out for social benefits (7:00) Likelihood of lifelong immunity from the first two standard Covid-19 jabs and a booster is unlikely, so yearly boosters should be expected (10:35) Views on vaccinating children with only one dose of MRNA vaccines, based on medical opinions in Europe and US (13:47)

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Fa'izah Sani

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Green Pulse Ep 62: Much ado over carbon markets, credits and COP26 negotiations

14:13 min

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

One of the key issues negotiators will discuss at the UN climate conference COP26 (from Oct 31 to Nov 12) is on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This relates to carbon markets, and whether countries can trade carbon credits to meet their climate pledges — known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs).

It will also establish rules on who emissions savings accrue to, if one nation pays to set up a green initiative - say a wind farm instead of a coal plant - in another country.

In this second of a two-part series on what COP26 means for the Asean region, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty speak with Ms Melissa Low, a research fellow at the National University of Singapore’s Energy Studies Institute, about this contentious issue.

They discuss the following points: What is Article 6 of the Paris Agreement? (0:48)

Singapore has also announced plans to build a carbon credit exchange: what is the issue of the double counting of carbon credits (4:04) Use of units generated before 2020 to meet nationally determined contribution targets, also known as the Clean Development Mechanism transition (7:30) Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu has been invited to co-facilitate discussions on this contentious topic: What this means and why choose Singapore? (10:18) What if countries fail to sort out Article 6 negotiations at COP26? (11:40)

Listen to Part 1 - What COP26 means for Asean: https://omny.fm/shows/green-pulse-1/implications-for-asean-at-cop26-green-pulse-ep-61

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The Big Story Ep 115: What's ahead for WP MP Raesaah Khan after lying to Parliament about sexual assault case

8:26 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Workers’ Party (WP) MP Raeesah Khan has admitted to lying in Parliament about details of a sexual assault case that she alleged was mishandled by the police. On Monday (Nov 1), she apologised in Parliament to the Singapore Police Force and retracted an anecdote she had shared of the alleged incident.

Leader of the House Indranee Rajah said Ms Raeesah had lied to Parliament on three occasions, after clarifying details of the matter with the WP MP when she finished her statement. She raised an official complaint against Ms Raeesah for breaching her Parliamentary privilege, and asked for the matter to be referred to the Committee of Privileges, which looks into any complaint alleging breaches of parliamentary privilege.

ST journalist Rei Kurohi shares more about the role of the committee and the possible outcomes from the investigation.

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Green Pulse Ep 61: Implications for Asean at COP26

16:27 min

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Nations are gathering in Glasgow, Scotland, for two weeks from Oct 31 to hammer out key details of how the 2015 Paris Agreement can be implemented. The meeting, called COP26, is touted as a key one in helping to set the world on the right track in reducing the impacts of climate change. Key issues to hammer out include those related to climate finance and urging countries to set more ambitious climate pledges, called nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to do more to reduce emissions.

In this first of a two-part series on what COP26 means for Asean, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty talk to Ms Melissa Low, a research fellow at the National University of Singapore’s Energy Studies Institute, on key issues for the region that will be discussed at the climate conference.

They discuss the following points: What does the call for more ambitious climate targets mean for the region? (1:28) What kinds of help do countries in Asean need to build greener economies? (3:40) Which countries in the region are most impacted by the loss and damage wreaked by climate change? (7:25) Beyond climate targets and net-zero pledges, what else matters in the effort to reduce emissions to avert climate change? (11:43) How high are the stakes for South-east Asia at COP26? (13:25)

Listen to Pt 2 - Much ado over carbon markets, credits and COP26 negotiations: https://omny.fm/shows/green-pulse-1/much-ado-over-carbon-markets-credits-and-cop26-neg

6 key issues at UN climate conference COP26: https://str.sg/3pT7

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

This episode focuses on investment opportunities in cloud computing, and how you should educate yourself on the risks and challenges of cloud stocks.

Correspondent Howie Lim hosts Andy Budden, investment director, Capital Group. This episode is brought to you by Capital Group: www.capitalgroup.com

Highlights of the conversation: Why investors should look into investing in cloud stocks now (1.13) Cloud stocks’ track record so far (3.17) Ways investors can invest in cloud computing (4.15) Other trends to look out for in cloud stocks; sectors such as vaccine technology making huge inroads (9.06) Know the key risks and challenges when considering cloud stocks (11.01) Outlook for cloud stocks in 2022 and beyond (13.28)

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PopVultures Ep 54: Dissecting Singapore's Night Owl Cinematics influencer scandal

38:52 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

This week, #PopVulture Jan Lee talks about the biggest influencer scandal in Singapore now - the expose related to media outfit Night Owl Cinematics (NOC) and its co-founder Sylvia Chan. All, complete with leaked audio and video recordings.

Be aware that this podcast episode contains discussions of mental health troubles and suicide.

The saga initially began as anonymous allegations of Chan, 33, being verbally abusive to her employees. It later evolved into more serious accusations of Chan misappropriating company funds and delaying payment to talents, among other allegations.

After influencer Xiaxue sat down with Chan for a nearly two-hour long interview, the issue has since grown to encompass private details of Chan's personal life, including the breakdown of her marriage with Ryan Tan - her ex-husband and fellow co-founder of NOC.

Jan Lee briefly recaps the unfolding saga and examines what missteps were made in Chan's crisis management, why Xiaxue's interview with Chan left much to be desired and who truly emerged a winner from the scandal.

Here's what she covers: 'Condensed' recap of the complicated saga - everything from @sgcickenrice to that Xiaxue interview (3:12) Jan's views of the counter-productive first statements from NOC and Chan (16:40) Brief recap and review of Xiaxue's interview with Chan (24:54) Ryan Tan's response to the saga and the initial overwhelming public support for him (33:00) The real winners of the NOC fallout (36:53)

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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.

In this seventh episode of WealthBT, wealth editor Genevieve Cua talks about how your investment can make a positive difference to climate change. This episode is brought to you by Prudential: https://www.prudential.com.sg/

Highlights include: Implications of climate change for Singapore and why the call to action is urgent (1.11) COP26 and why countries’ net-zero targets have to be more aggressive (3.16) Prudential plc’s commitment and Prudential customer survey: Customers want to play a part (5.01) The need for private capital to help the net-zero transition (6.23) Role and benefits of ESG in investments (7.52) ESG is not an investment bubble but an investment discipline (11.00) Impact investments: a way to channel your funds into causes that matter to you (11.31)

In the next episode on Nov 22 - brought to you by Prudential - Genevieve Cua will look at various ESG approaches.

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Bookmark This! Ep 25: Hooked on the Booker Prize? Not quite

25:13 mins

Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li lay down what they loved (and didn’t) about the six books on this year’s Booker Prize for Fiction shortlist, from heavyweights such as Pulitzer Prize-winner Richard Powers and three-time Booker nominee Damon Galgut to shortlist debuts like Patricia Lockwood's social media-inflected No One Is Talking About This. Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead (2:40) The Fortune Men by Nadifa Mohamed (9:14) A Passage North by Anuk Arudpragasam (10:34) Bewilderment by Richard Powers (14:28) The Promise by Damon Galgut (16:54) No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood (18:45)

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Muhammad Hadyu Abd Rahim

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The Big Story Ep 114: Are there enough ICU beds as Covid-19 cases strain Singapore hospitals?

6:51 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

On Wednesday (Oct 20), the Health Ministry said that the surge in Covid-19 cases has placed significant pressure on public hospitals here with 89 per cent of isolation beds and 67 per cent of intensive care unit beds occupied.

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Health Check Ep 70: Unlock your ADHD

21:49 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

It’s October, the ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) Awareness month, and ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo is going to find out more about what you can do if you have this disorder.

ADHD is characterized by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. However, the condition can be treated and the key symptoms have been described by some people as superpowers.

Her guest is Moonlake Lee, the founder of Unlocking ADHD, the first site in Singapore that aims to unravel the mysteries of this condition and help everyone appreciate the strengths of individuals with ADHD.

More about Unlocking ADHD: https://www.unlockingadhd.com/

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Fa'izah Sani

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Asian Insider Ep 78: An insider's view of the magnitude of the Myanmar crisis

17:34 mins

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Myanmar's military, also known as the Tatmadaw, overthrew Myanmar's elected government in a coup on Feb 1. It was met with widespread mass protests. Since then, the country's economy has crashed. Myanmar's currency - the kyat - has plunged badly driving up food and fuel prices.

In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Andrew Kirkwood, acting interim UN resident coordinator/humanitarian coordinator for Myanmar in Naypyidaw, on the current humanitarian situation inside Myanmar.

They discuss the following points: Why nearly half the population is now living below the poverty line, an estimate not seen in over 20 years (3:57) Which regions need critical emergency assistance (5:07) Why more humanitarian funding assistance can still be put to good use and what the international and donor community should know about the situation (8:11) Has there been no real addressing of Myanmar's economic growth and underlying structural issues, even before this year's coup? (10:00) In a largely agrarian economy, this translates to farmers squeezed by a doubling in transportation costs, thousands of female garment workers losing jobs, with construction at a standstill, and restaurants mostly closed (11:46) Mr Kirkwood's instincts about the future direction of Myanmar, after having lived there for the past 20 years (15:09)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) and Ernest Luis

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Green Pulse Ep 60: Saving biodiversity: It should be in our nature

17:36 min

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

The world is full of amazing plant and animal life, without which humans could not survive. Nature, from forests to coral reefs, to soils and grasslands, provides humanity with food and materials to live. Yet nature is under great threat from our rush for resources to grow our economies and cities.

About one million species are now threatened with extinction, the United Nations’ biodiversity panel says, with three-quarters of the land-based environment and about 66 per cent of the marine environment significantly altered by human actions. This week, delegates from around the world met virtually to discuss a new global deal for nature to limit the damage caused by environmental destruction, pollution and climate change.

In this episode, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty talk to Dr David Cooper, who is deputy executive secretary, for the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. Dr Cooper is speaking to us from Kunming in China, which has been hosting this week’s talks, the first round of discussions before a major in-person meeting in Kunming from April 25 to May 8, 2022.

They discuss the following points: What is the aim of the in-person COP15 biodiversity talks next year, and how will this month’s virtual meet help in establishing a global deal for nature? (1:22) What are the threats confronting biodiversity on land and in the sea today? (3:30) How bad is the situation now? (4:48) Why biodiversity conservation needs to involve more than just environment ministers (7:20) What are the links between biodiversity and climate? (9:45) A carbon price is one policy tool to dealing with the climate crisis. What about putting a price on nature to help with biodiversity conservation? (13:07) What can individuals do to help tackle the climate and biodiversity crises? (15:28)

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Fa’izah Sani

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

In this 105th episode of Money Hacks, BT correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Koh Hwee Joo, senior director, Sustainability Office at UOB Asset Management, about how doing good doesn’t mean sacrificing returns these days with ESG investing. This episode is brought to you by UOBAM - https://www.uobam.com.sg/index.page

Highlights of the conversation:

Why investors should consider ‘profit with purpose’ portfolios (1:10)

What makes it sustainable investing and how to get started (3:09)

Combating naysayers’ claims that financial concerns are a secondary consideration after investors’ moral values (5:43)

Singapore's ESG fund scene and how accessible it is to investors now (7:42)

Call for greater transparent measurement and disclosure of sustainability performance (9:34)

Recognising greenwashing and metrics used to assess ESG factors (10:42)

Getting the sceptical and unaware to be more involved in ‘profit with purpose’ investing: the proof in the pudding (11:58)

More about:

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UOBAM's sustainability commitment - https://www.uobam.com.sg/sustainability/index.page

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ST Sports Talk Ep 140: Hariss Harun on his first SPL title; eyeing 2nd Suzuki Cup

20:52 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In our 140th episode, national football team captain Hariss Harun added another accolade to his trophy-laden career when he lifted the Singapore Premier League (SPL) title on October 10 with the Lion City Sailors.

The Sailors, Singapore’s first privatised club, have stated their ambition to establish themselves as one of the continent’s best outfits, and Hariss shares why he believes they can go on to achieve that target, and what role he can play.

He also talks about Singapore’s chances at the Suzuki Cup, which kicks off on Dec 5 with Singapore looking for their first Asean title since 2012.

They cover the following points: Why winning the SPL is sweet even with all his other achievements (3:28) Similarities between the Sailors and Malaysian giants Johor Darul Takzim (7:20) His mixed history in the Suzuki Cup and how it motivates him now (10:53) How he rates the Lions’ chances (16:42)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Penelope Lee

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim & Penelope Lee

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Power Play Ep 6: Dissecting impact of Huawei CFO's release on US-China relations

10:47 mins

Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they chat about the following: Huawei chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, received a hero's welcome upon returning to Shenzhen while America saw the release of Meng Wanzhou and the 'two Michaels' as a prisoner swap (1:45) How will this politically affect US President Biden? (4:11) US-China relations have improved since Meng's release (6:27) Possibility of US conceding to Beijing's requests on China's grievances (7:58) US concerns and policy towards China not changed (8:55)

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Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg), Hadyu Rahim & Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Dan Koh

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The Big Story Ep 113: New Singapore Covid-19 protocols should help 'very stressed' hospitals

5:12 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

A simpler set of rules for Covid-19 patients and their close contacts rolled out from Monday (Oct 11), bringing an end to quarantine orders and leave of absence notices.

Produced by: ST Video team

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The Big Story Ep 112: Iswaran discusses minimising risks from S'pore opening up quarantine-free travel

13:17 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

In an interview with The Big Story on Monday (Oct 11), Transport Minister S. Iswaran shares more about the expansion of the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme to include more countries, and the need to minimise risks.

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Speaking of Asia Ep 6: Europe will not be torpedo-ed from Asia

47:54 mins

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this series of podcasts as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this sixth episode, he has two special guests - the French ambassador to Singapore Marc Abensour and the newly arrived European Union ambassador, Iwona Piorko.

They discuss the recent Australian decision to drop a contract with France to build diesel electric submarines in Adelaide. Australia chose to go for nuclear powered submarines from either the United States or the United Kingdom and the three nations also announced a new security formation, called Aukus which is described as an Enhanced Trilateral Security Partnership.

The cancellation of the submarine contract greatly upset France, which withdrew its ambassadors to Washington and Canberra to show its displeasure. France's fellow European Union members in the European Union were taken aback, after they had released a major policy paper on the IndoPacific that deserves much more attention. Ambassador Abensour on why the breakdown of the deal with Australia is a breach of trust and consistency in this region? (3:25) Steps being taken to fix this breach of trust while maintaining important relationships with allies (5:27)

Ambassador Abensour on the long-term French approach to the Indo-Pacific? (8:08) The EU's approach paper titled the EU Strategy For Cooperation In The Indo-Pacific: Ambassador Piorko on the EU’s approach, and how different it is from the US and Japanese approaches (13:15) Can France pursue an Indo-Pacific strategy without close cooperation with the Aukus and Quad powers? (21:19) How Europe views Asean's efforts to cut a deal with China on a code of conduct for the South China Sea (34:50)

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PopVultures Ep 53: Let's talk Shane Pow, Chantalle Ng, Britney Spears and Squid Game!

18:48 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

This week #PopVultures host Jan Lee runs down note-worthy entertainment news for listeners.

In local news, she talks about former Mediacorp Shane Pow's comeback after his second drink driving conviction landed him in jail and goes through local actress Chantalle Ng's allegations that her father, retired actor Huang Yiliang, physically abused her when she was 11.

Ng is the daughter of Huang and veteran actress Lin Meijiao - the pair divorced before Ng turned one. Huang has responded to the allegations, claiming that he hit Ng because Lin had told him to play the bad cop parent.

Next, she goes into overseas news - she celebrates Britney Spears' father being officially suspended from her conservatorship and Netflix's original K-drama Squid Game becoming a viral hit and taking over the world.

Here's what she talked about:

Shane Pow's comeback and how it was like covering his interview (0:38)
The sad story of Chantalle Ng and Lin Meijiao versus Huang Yiliang (2:16)
We're on track to #FreeBritney! (8:46)
Squid Game on track to becoming Netflix's biggest drama ever (14:22)

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Green Pulse Ep 59: COP26 @ Glasgow, the last chance climate saloon?

18:04 min

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

In less than two months, delegates from around the world will gather in Glasgow, Scotland, for one of the most important climate conferences ever held. Called COP26, the meeting aims to agree an ambitious global deal to step up the fight against climate change -- from deeper emissions cuts to more climate cash for poorer nations.

A deal in Glasgow is urgent. Recent extreme weather events have shown no nation can escape nature’s wrath, but poorer nations remain the most vulnerable because they have the least defences and cash to rebuild. So what are the chances COP26 will be a success? And will poorer nations finally get the resources they need?

In this episode, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty talk to Dr Saleemul Huq, director of the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), who is a leading climate scientist from Bangladesh and has many years experience with the UN climate talks process. He is also an expert on the impacts of climate change on poorer nations and the urgent needs they face to adapt, and build resilience, to more extreme weather and rising sea levels.

They discuss the following points: Key issues to be discussed at this year’s COP26 in November (2:30) What bearing will recent extreme weather events have on the international negotiations? (5:30) The evolution of climate talks and the key issues that came up at each stage. (7:21) The concept of loss and damage has gained prominence recently. What does this mean exactly? (8:48) What is the controversy surrounding climate finance, and why is this important? (11:07) What are the concerns from climate activists about the participation of developing countries at COP26? (15:18)

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Letter From The Bureau Ep 6: Celebrating Chuseok and observing gender inequality in South Korea

20:34 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe every month.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST's South Korea correspondent Chang May Choon about the following: What is Chuseok; difference between Chuseok celebrations, pre and post-Covid-19 (1:04) South Korea - a still-patriarchal society or a modern, technologically-driven nation? (6:18) Blatant gender inequality in everyday life, even in schools and the workforce (9:40) May Choon's personal experience of Chuseok and gender divide in South Korea (13:46) Newer Chuseok traditions being created by modern Korean mothers-in-law (17:06)

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Asian Insider Ep 77: Citizens should push politicians and companies on climate crisis and vaccine inequity, says UNDP head

17:12 mins

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

The climate crisis and the Covid pandemic's global vaccine inequity were the two main issues on the agenda at the just-concluded United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by the United States and China.

In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts the head of United Nations Development Programme - Achim Steiner - who's based in New York City. The Human Development Index was created to emphasise that people and their capabilities should be the ultimate criteria for assessing the development of a country, not economic growth alone.

They discuss the following points: Did events at the recent United Nations General Assembly by the United States and China show there is concrete progress towards solving the climate crisis (1:04) How Steiner assesses the state of the world in terms of vaccine equity globally (3:45) Why there is a drop in the UNDP's Human Development Index for the first time in 30 years (5:45) Why citizens must make their voices heard by politicians and companies that depend on them (7:42) Why in 2021 - across most of the world - renewable energy today is cheaper per kilowatt hour than any other fossil fuel-based energy generation (12:27)

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Health Check Ep 69: Can plant stanols lower my cholesterol?

15:35 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

In this episode, we look at whether plant stanols and a more natural diet can help reduce cholesterol. Plant stanol ester is a natural compound which is used as a cholesterol-lowering ingredient in functional foods and food supplements.

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Helena Gylling, Professor Emerita of Clinical Nutrition and senior lecturer in Internal Medicine at the University of Helsinki in Finland. This episode is brought to you by VITAPLUS Benecol: www.benecol.com.sg

They cover the following points: What are plant stanols, that are present in plant-based foods? Do they get absorbed by the body? (1:15) How studies in plant stanols as dietary means to lower LDL cholesterol began in 1989 in Helsinki, and their safety profile (2:22) Why 2-3g of plant stanols consumed daily can lower LDL cholesterol by 9-12% (3:57) How a dietary approach with plant stanols can lower cholesterol by an additional 35%, before factoring in other lifestyle controlling measures (7:11) How to avoid being prescribed statin drugs early on in your life (10:35) Do food products fortified with plant stanols work in the same way as plant stanol supplements? (12:34) Why plant stanol products should be taken with meals for effectiveness (13:11)

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Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals.

How do you balance multiple financial goals? BT Wealth editor Genevieve Cua speaks with Angeline Alexander, Prudential’s head of high net worth and affluent segments, in this sixth episode of WealthBT, brought to you by Ascend by Prudential: https://www.prudential.com.sg/ascend

Highlights of the conversation: The top three financial goals (1.27) It helps to clearly define your goals; and take into consideration your budget, current commitments and the time horizon for your goals (2.46) The impact of Covid on financial objectives: It’s a good time to step back and re-look at expenses and priorities (3.25) Review plans regularly to cover contingencies (4.02) Take a look at your budget and discretionary spending (5.00) Investing for multiple goals: Similar goals and strategies may be grouped into a single portfolio (6.41) How relevant are endowment plans in today’s low-rate environment (7.35) Wealth transfer planning: Pandemic makes clear we should be prepared for the unexpected (9.45)

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Asian Insider Ep 76: Aukus and the Quad - shifting power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific

18:59 mins

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Power dynamics are changing in the Asia and Indo-Pacific with the mid-September announcement of the decision by the United States to share nuclear submarine technology with Australia, a privilege previously accorded only to the United Kingdom.

The submarine deal is a key part of Aukus, the new trilateral security partnership between the US, UK and Australia. Under Aukus, Australia will acquire or build nuclear-powered submarines, and get Tomahawks and other long range missiles. France, originally contracted to build diesel-electric submarines for Australia, found its contract scrapped.

Nirmal Ghosh chats with two expert guests. Dr Aparna Pande is Research Fellow & director of Hudson Institute’s Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia.

Dr Carl Thayer is Emeritus Professor of Politics and Visiting Fellow, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, UNSW Canberra. He is a South-east Asia regional specialist who taught at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, Australian Command and Staff College.

They discuss the following points: Dr Thayer on what the Aukus deal means for Australia in countering China (2:10) Dr Pande on how India views the Quad group comprising the US, Japan, India and Australia (4:30) Dr Thayer on why the Quad should not be mistaken for being an alliance (8:48) Will the Asia and Indo-Pacific see an accelerating arms race? (11:20) Is the US finally executing its long-awaited "pivot" to Asia? (13:58)

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PopVultures Ep 52: China cancels Little Swallow Vicki Zhao, Word Of Honor star Zhang Zhehan and cracks down on entertainment industry

48:21 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

In this episode, host Jan Lee is joined by The Straits Times' China correspondent Aw Cheng Wei as they discuss the recent spate of state-sanctioned cancellations of A-list celebrities in China. They delve into two case studies.

The first is popular boys' love drama Word Of Honor star Zhang Zhehan, who was erased off the face of Chinese entertainment after photos of him visiting Japan's controversial Yasukuni Shrine surfaced. Yasukuni Shrine houses Class A war criminals from World War II.

The second is the abrupt and mysterious cancellation of Vicki Zhao, best known for her role in seminal period drama My Fair Princess, which has fuelled vigorous speculation. They share their thoughts on the Chinese authorities' efforts to clamp down on celebrities who are seen as stepping out of line.

Next, they discuss China's increasing efforts to clean up its entertainment scene, after it shut down idol production competitions, curtailed fan clubs and voting activities on social media, condemned toxic fandom culture, criticised the popularity of boys love dramas and "effeminate" male stars. They share their thoughts and insights on what considerations have fuelled this industry-wide clampdown.

Here's a quick look at what they cover: A brief introduction on China's recent entertainment earthquake (0:42) A rundown of the cancellation of Zhang Zhehan and Vicki Zhao (4:08) Jan and Cheng Wei reflect on these two cases and the differing ways Chinese celebrities can be cancelled (10:21) A brief introduction of Chinese authorities' recent moves in cleaning up its entertainment industry (25:12) Jan and Cheng Wei share their thoughts on what is behind the heightened restrictions, curbs and censorship in Chinese entertainment (27:25)

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ST Sports Talk Ep 139: Singapore footballer Siti Rosnani Azman on going pro and life in Japan

20:52 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

While chasing her dream of playing football professionally, Siti Rosnani Azman herded cows and picked fruit to extend her work and holiday visa during her stint with semi-pro club South West Queensland Thunder.

The national women's footballer recently achieved her goal by signing a professional one-year contract with Japanese club International Athletic Club (INAC) Kobe Leonessa, making her only Singapore's second professional female player.

In this episode, sports reporter Kimberly Kwek speaks with Siti Rosnani Azman about joining INAC Kobe, what her experience in Japan has been like so far and her football ambitions.

Produced by: Kimberly Kwek (kimkwek@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Penelope Lee

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Green Pulse Ep 58: Overcoming obstacles to pricing carbon right (Pt 2)

17:36 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Climate scientists have sounded the alarm bells. Now, it is time for policy makers to act. One strategy to reduce emissions of planet-warming gases is by putting a price on carbon. By making emitters pay to pollute, the hope is that they take serious action to curb their release of carbon dioxide. But how effective have carbon pricing schemes been, and will they result in higher costs for the rest of society?

In this episode, environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the issue with Dr Vinod Thomas, a visiting professor at the National University of Singapore who was a former World Bank vice-president.

They discuss the following points: How effective are existing carbon pricing schemes? (1:24) How buying climate credits from nature-based solutions can benefit more than just climate (5:50) What are the obstacles to pricing carbon right? (9:00) How feasible is it for Singapore to implement schemes, such as the carbon fee and dividend, which channel revenue from carbon pricing back to people? (13:05)

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ST Podcast 9/11, 20 years on special (Pt 3): The 9/11 impact on Singapore, the local Muslim identity, and harmony beyond 2021

50:25 mins

Synopsis: 2021 marks 20 years since the 9/11 attacks in the United States. This is a special podcast co-produced by The Straits Times and Berita Harian, recorded and filmed at the Berita Harian studios.

Podcast editor Ernest Luis tackles with his three guests, the impact of the 9/11 attacks in the United States back in 2001, and how it has affected harmony in Singapore and South-east Asia.

Our special guest is Ustaz Dr Mohamed Ali, vice-chairman and counsellor of the Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG), who is also Assistant Professor at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. His areas of research include Islamic Jurisprudence, Islamist ideology, religious extremism, inter-religious relations and in his role at RRG, he also works to rehabilitate Muslim extremists.

The Straits Times Singapore desk editor Zakir Hussain is in charge of Singapore news coverage and Berita Harian's assistant to the editor - Nazri Hadi Saparin - also comes on the show to give us his pulse of how the Malay community has responded to local challenges and perceptions post-9/11.

They cover these points: Understanding political violence ideology post-9/11; how extremist groups were launching attacks while using religion for political objectives (5:34) Ustaz Dr Mohamed on Singapore's efforts to counter deviant religious teachings, with the setting up of bodies such as the Asatizah (religious teachers) Recognition Scheme (ARS), and bodies such as the RRG (6:49) Dr Mohamed on how the Singapore government and community partnership is different from other countries (10:12) Hadi and Zakir on post-9/11, the Muslim community changing local perceptions, more community sharing of faiths and breaking down of stereotypes (12:44) Dr Mohamed on the Singapore Muslim Identity and why these radicals have a problem with it (19:14) Hadi on how Berita Harian's media coverage showed a changing Malay community in Singapore in the following decade from 2010-2020; Zakir on ST's coverage in English evolving to adjust inaccurate phrasing used by Western media outlets (21:48) Having counselled them, Dr Mohamed breaks down the real sentiments of many radical detainees here (29:09) Zakir on countering the speed of online radicalisation with more parent/teacher engagement (31:34) Berita Harian's coverage of social media-savvy young religious teachers as part of Muis' Asatizah (religious teachers) Youth Network (AYN) to help with proper online religious guidance for young people (33:04) Why Dr Mohamed says the risk of online radicalisation will be greater during the Covid-19 era (38:04) Harmony in Singapore and globally is possible, but expect a bumpy road ahead (41:19) Dr Mohamed on how Singapore and the younger generation should define harmony in the local context beyond 2021? (45:29)

Listen to Pt 1: 'Enter at your own risk' – Journalists recall post-9/11 assignment in Afghanistan - https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/reporters-memories-from-afghanistan-in-2001-st-pod

Pt 2: Terror threat seeds in South-east Asia planted way before 2001 attacks in US - https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/terror-threat-seeds-in-south-east-asia-planted-way

Pt 4: 20 years on, JI detainees speak on their role in plot to attack Singapore - https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/twenty-years-on-ji-detainees-on-their-role-in-plot

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ST Podcast 9/11, 20 years on special (Pt 2): Terror threat seeds planted in South-east Asia before 9/11 attacks in US

50:25 mins

Synopsis: 2021 marks 20 years since the 9/11 attacks in the United States.

ST's mobile editor Jeremy Au Yong catches up with three newsroom colleagues to bring out the behind-the-scenes revelations of their actual post 9/11 scoops.

ST Indonesia correspondent Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja, has been covering terrorism in Indonesia for decades and has even spoken to some of the leaders of the Al-Qaeda-linked outfit Jemaah Islamiyah.

ST's regional correspondent Leslie Lopez was the man who broke the story about Singapore’s most famous escaped terror suspect. In 2009, Leslie got the scoop that Mas Selamat Kastari had been recaptured.

Mr Melvinderpal Singh, a former deputy editor of The New Paper, was in Afghanistan the week before the US invasion on Oct 7, 2001 - termed Operation Enduring Freedom.

They recall:

How 9/11 changed the focus of their careers (1:27)

How Wahyudi spoke to Abu Tholut, once Indonesia's most wanted Muslim militant who was a senior member of the Al-Qaeda-affiliated terror network in South-east Asia (8:00)

Melvin on why seeds of the terror threat were already planted in South-east Asia way before 9/11 in 2001 (18:45)

Leslie on his 2002 Wall Street Journal story of Malaysian police arresting suspected members of outlawed Kumpulan Mujahideen Malaysia, an allegedly Al-Qaeda-linked Islamic extremist group, including the wife of a man accused of helping two Sept. 11 hijackers (22:31)

How Malaysia was a central transit point for many terrorists back then (25:44)

How the JI Bali bombers actually took World War 2 explosives from the sea bottom to prepare for the October 2002 attacks in Kuta, Bali (35:06)

Leslie on how he arranged the highly exclusive Mas Selamat recapture scoop that involved senior ST editors getting confirmation from reluctant authorities (36:20)

Listen to Pt 1: 'Enter at your own risk' – Journalists recall post-9/11 assignment in Afghanistan - https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/reporters-memories-from-afghanistan-in-2001-st-pod

Pt 3: The 9/11 impact on Singapore, the local Muslim identity, and harmony beyond 2021 - https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/the-9-11-impact-on-singapore-the-local-muslim-iden

Pt 4: 20 years on, JI detainees speak on their role in plot to attack Singapore - https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/twenty-years-on-ji-detainees-on-their-role-in-plot

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Power Play Ep 5: Politics now hampering US-China climate cooperation

10:03 mins

Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they chat about the following:

US' special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry facing icy reception at Tianjin (0:32) China's mistrust due to America over-promising and under-delivering (2:37) Why US-China climate cooperation is like an 'oasis' surrounded by a desert (5:40) Cooperation seems unlikely at the UN COP26 climate summit in November (7:17) China's plans to build another 200 gigawatts of coal power would affect the world's climate efforts severely (8:20)

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Health Check Ep 68 (Pt 2): Vaccine expert on combating new Covid variants

20:02 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Prof Ooi Eng Eong from the Duke-NUS Medical School’s Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases about the current Covid-19 situation and how vaccination will lead us out of this pandemic.

In the second part of their conversation, Prof Ooi talks about the best but tricky solution to combating new variants, touches on long Covid and tells us what to note about the different vaccines used here.

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ST Podcast 9/11, 20 years on special (Pt 1): 'Enter at your own risk' – Journalists recall post-9/11 assignment in Afghanistan

39.50 mins

Synopsis: 2021 marks 20 years since the 9/11 attacks in the United States.

Mr Melvinderpal Singh and Ms Seto Nu-Wen were journalists with The New Paper in 2001, when the 9/11 attacks happened in the United States.

The Straits Times' Jonathan Roberts speaks with Melvin and Seto, as they recall their assignments to Afghanistan with photographer Mohd Ishak soon after the attacks.

Afghanistan was sheltering the terrorist leader behind the attacks, Osama Bin Laden.

They recall: What Melvin and Seto recall of the 9/11 attacks as they unfolded, and the reaction in their newsroom in Singapore (0:45) Just before the 9/11 attacks, how they and The New Paper had been reporting on emerging terrorist groups in South-east Asia and possible links to Afghanistan (2:30) How Melvin went to report in Afghanistan a week before the US invasion on Oct 7, 2001 - termed Operation Enduring Freedom (4:58) First impressions of Afghanistan, and dealing with danger (11:03) Challenges Seto faced as a female journalist in Afghanistan (17:21) People whose lives and stories remain etched in Melvin's and Seto's memories (20:22) How the 9/11 attacks affected their own world views (30:55) The legacy of Pashtun pride and how they view Afghanistan now (34:10)

Listen to Pt 2: Terror threat seeds in South-east Asia planted way before 2001 attacks in US

Pt 3: The 9/11 impact on Singapore, the local Muslim identity, and harmony beyond 2021 - https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/the-9-11-impact-on-singapore-the-local-muslim-iden

Pt 4: 20 years on, JI detainees speak on their role in plot to attack Singapore - https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/twenty-years-on-ji-detainees-on-their-role-in-plot

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Health Check Ep 68 (Pt 1): Why bother about asymptomatic Covid-19 cases, says vaccine expert

19:05 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

He talks about the futility of reporting unlinked or even asymptomatic cases, how Covid herd immunity is a myth, and what we can learn from past dengue outbreaks, and more.

Listen to Pt 2: Vaccine expert on combating new Covid variants - https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/vaccine-expert-on-combating-new-covid-variants-hea

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ST & Money FM Podcast: What does being not-for-profit mean for SPH Media

17:49 mins

Shareholders of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) have overwhelmingly backed its plan to hive off its media business.

The move will pave the way for the formation of a new company limited by guarantee, while potentially unlocking shareholder value for the mainboard-listed company.

In an interview with Money FM 89.3 on Wednesday (Sept 15), Mr Patrick Daniel, interim chief executive of SPH Media Trust, shares his thoughts about what becoming not-for-profit would mean for the company. He also talks about SPH Media's plans to continue to be a strong brand in Singapore.

Host Elliot Danker and Bharati Jagdish speak with Mr Daniel on the following points:

Difference between a listed company and the newly-formed public company limited by guarantee, or CLG (2:21)
Why is it called SPH Media Trust and how clear is the purpose of this CLG? (6:21)
What were the problems affecting the media segment of SPH because it was part of a listed company? (8:17)
Quality journalism cannot be maintained in constant cost-cutting mode (11:13)
How SPH Media still needs to be financially viable while achieving purpose (13:04)
Talent and technology - cornerstones of the new SPH Media Trust (13:57)

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Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals.

BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua looks into how an expected longer life span can help you achieve more holistic financial planning, in this fifth episode of WealthBT, brought to you by Ascend by Prudential: https://www.prudential.com.sg/ascend

She tackles the following points: Implications of rising life expectancy, and why children may not be seen as a pillar of support for elderly parents in future (0:43) Holistic financial planning is key to living a long life with optimism and confidence (2:49) Goh Theng Kiat, Prudential’s chief customer officer on why people now have more time to plan, with a longer expected life span (3:32) Actionable principles for investing for retirement (4:30) Making a mindset change towards a multi-stage life, supported by financial planning (6:37) Goh Theng Kiat on how financial planning supports a multi-stage life, such as planning capital in advance for those who wish to start a business, even in their 60s (7:52)

In the next episode on Sept 27 - brought to you by Ascend by Prudential - Genevieve Cua will look at how to balance multiple financial goals at the same time.

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The Big Story Ep 111: Challenges for employers to implement snap 14-day WFH regime if Covid-19 case found

6:54 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Firms with employees who were in the workplace at any time in the seven days prior to testing positive for Covid-19 must require all employees able to work from home (WFH) to do so for 14 days.

Employers must also take active steps to guard against potential outbreaks at the workplace by requiring workers on medical leave to closely monitor their health before returning to the office, and to ensure, where possible, their workers visit only one clinic should they feel unwell, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Tuesday (Sept 7).

The updated guidelines on safe management measures at the workplace were issued by MOM together with the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) and the National Trades Union Congress following an earlier announcement that social interactions at the workplace will not be allowed from Wednesday.

Singapore National Employers Federation executive director Sim Gim Guan shares more details.

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Speaking of Asia Ep 5: Could a China Evergrande collapse cause an Asian crisis?

12:21 mins

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this series of podcasts as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this fifth episode, he discusses the debt worries of China Evergrande, the world's most indebted real estate company, and asks whether there could be a regional economic crisis should this firm collapse, just as the failure of Hanbo Steel in Korea in January 1997 was a forerunner to the Asian Economic Crisis. The collapse of Hanbo Steel in South Korea in 1997 (1:30) Red flagging Evergrande's problems and the risks of putting all eggs in a China basket (3:20) Soros warns that an Evergrande collapse could cause a crash (4:55) Why fallout from Evergrande can be handled and need not be cataclysmic (6:50) Other significant developments that could hurt sentiment if combined with an Evergrande collapse (8:05) A triple whammy may just be too much excitement (11:10)

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The Big Story Ep 110: Lawrence Wong on Govt's endgame - a fairer, greener, more inclusive Singapore

12:31

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

In his National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 29), Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke about how Singapore intends to tackle some of the most difficult issues - both economic and social. Finance Minister Lawrence Wong provides insights into these plans to bridge the gaps on wages and jobs.

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Green Pulse Ep 57: Taking climate action by putting a price on carbon (Pt 1)

18:52 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Climate scientists have sounded the alarm bells for humanity. Now, it is time for policy makers to act. One strategy to reduce emissions of planet-warming gases is to put a price on carbon. By making emitters pay to pollute, the hope is that they take serious action to curb their release of planet-warming carbon dioxide.

They discuss the following points: What does it mean to put a price on something as intangible as carbon dioxide? (1:12) What are the three main mechanisms through which carbon is priced? (3:10) Singapore is reviewing its current carbon tax rate and wants to open a carbon credit exchange. How significant are Singapore’s efforts to price carbon? (10:33) What are obstacles to pricing carbon right? (15:16)

Listen to Pt 1: Overcoming obstacles to pricing carbon right - https://omny.fm/shows/green-pulse-1/overcoming-obstacles-to-pricing-carbon-right-pt-2

Understand more about a carbon price floor: https://blogs.imf.org/2021/06/18/a-proposal-to-scale-up-global-carbon-pricing/

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode helps you understand the reasons behind the changing regulatory climate in China and how to act on them while taking fewer risks, brought to you by OCBC Securities: www.iocbc.com

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Lim Yuin, chief investment strategist from Lion Global Investors, and Darren Tan, head of fixed income, Structured Products and ETFs at OCBC Securities.

They explain the following: Why the Chinese market could surpass the US by 2026; Alibaba v Amazon an example of Chinese growth potential (1:00) Sectors to monitor for long-term potential despite Chinese regulatory tweaks (3:02)

Know common key barriers for Singapore-based investors when it comes to Chinese investments; overcome them safely and easily (3:52)

How investors can avoid common pitfalls with easy-to-use basket options such as the Lion-OCBC Securities China Leaders ETF (5:58)

Main pros and cons of DIY investing at one extreme vs simply buying an ETF at the other extreme? (8:24)

How geographic diversification can strengthen a Singapore-based investor's portfolio (9:52)

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ST Sports Talk Ep 138 (Pt 2): Yip Pin Xiu on Olympics and Paralympics prize money disparity debate in Singapore

9:35 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

Swimmer Yip Pin Xiu won her second gold of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, cruising to victory in the S2 50m backstroke final on Sept 2. With the victory, Yip, 29, has retained the two titles she won at Rio 2016, having also won the S2 100m backstroke the week before.

Yip also holds the world records in both events, which she achieved at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong took to social media to congratulate her, hailing her as an amazing athlete and person.

He wrote: “5 Gold Medals on the most competitive of international arenas. There are 13 years between her Gold medals. To be at the top of her game, consistently, 13 years apart, shows us just how special she is, as an athlete, in any sport and on any platform."

ST Sports' Sazali Abdul Aziz and Rohit Brijnath host Yip and her coach Mark Chay in this wide-ranging podcast - the second of two parts - covering the inevitable prize money debate for gold wins in the Olympics and Paralympics.

In Part 2, they cover the following points: Yip's views on the resurrected social media debate about inequality in prize money to reward gold-winning Olympians and Paralympians in Singapore (0:45) Why the situation in Singapore is different for example, than it is in Australia, which recently announced that its Paralympians will get the same cash bonuses as their able-bodied counterparts (1:50) Chay says blame should not be aimed solely at the Government as there are various ways for public and corporate spheres to step in to close up monetary reward disparity (3:00) Yip addresses common views about the Paralympics being less competitive, and says Paralympic athletes put in as much as able-bodied counterparts into their sport, dedication and excellence (5:30) Yip's future plans, including opening a swim school and contributing back to the Singapore sports community (8:02)

Listen to Pt 1: Yip Pin Xiu on staying at the top as a Paralympic gold-medal champion: ST Sports Talk Ep 137: https://omny.fm/shows/gameoftwohalves-1/yip-pin-xiu-on-staying-at-the-top-as-a-paralympic

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Rohit Brijnath (rohitb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Penelope Lee

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ST Sports Talk Ep 137 (Pt 1): Yip Pin Xiu on staying at the top as a Paralympic gold-medal champion

21:25 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

ST Sports' Sazali Abdul Aziz and Rohit Brijnath host Yip and her coach Mark Chay in this wide-ranging podcast - the first of two parts - covering her experiences, emotions, fiery self-belief, views on the para-sports scene in Singapore and the inevitable prize money debate for gold wins in the Olympics and Paralympics.

In Part 1, they cover the following points: How Yip's two gold medals at the Tokyo Games were different from previous Paralympic wins and also, special (1:45) Chay's perspective as a coach training a Paralympian for the first time, and how Tokyo 2020 had the form book and previous success formulas discarded (4:13) Yip describes each race and breaks down her mental and emotional challenges (8:52) Why the Paralympics are important to Singapore and why people should watch and support it (11:08) How has the local scene for para sports grown, and where it can improve in (14:32)

Listen to Pt 2: Yip Pin Xiu on Olympics and Paralympics prize money disparity debate in Singapore: https://omny.fm/shows/gameoftwohalves-1/yip-pin-xiu-on-olympics-and-paralympics-prize-mone

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Rohit Brijnath (rohitb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Penelope Lee

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Bookmark This! Ep 24: New novels by International Booker Prize-winners David Diop and David Grossman

15:13 mins

Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times' journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li look at new novels from International Booker Prize-winners - At Night All Blood Is Black, which made David Diop the first French author and the first of African heritage to win the prize this year, and More Than I Love My Life, Israeli author David Grossman’s first novel since winning the prize in 2017.

Listen at the following timestamps:

More Than I Love My Life: (2:18)
At Night All Blood Is Black: (7:35)

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Muhammad Hadyu Abd Rahim

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Letter From The Bureau Ep 5: How Japan lost reputation as needle-shifting tech innovators

20:19 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe every month.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST's Japan correspondent Walter Sim about the following: Cultural resistance to change remains in Japan; how even vaccination passports are still paper-based (4:17) How the 'Galapagos Island' syndrome has cost Japan (6:15) Japan's strongest sectors and future prospects? (7:53) How China has overtaken Japan in online payments and how it took made-in-Japan QR Code technology to a higher level (9:20) Banking on oddball creativity for a cool Japan image, or even kawaii (cute) cultural product exports to improve its global 'soft' power (15:15)

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim & Dan Koh

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Health Check Ep 67: How worried should vaccinated people be about Covid-19?

16:39 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

With the majority of Singapore's population fully vaccinated, how worried should the vaccinated be about Covid-19, as we learn to live with the endemic disease?

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Dr Louisa Sun, a consultant at the Infectious Diseases and Chronic Programme at Alexandra Hospital about: Risk of dying from Covid-19 if you're below 40 or older (2:24) Have the symptoms changed with the Delta variant, and how long does recovery take? (4:29) How complex is the medical phenomenon of 'long Covid' symptoms and why it is a worry for the vaccinated (10:31) Why public measures such as masking up and safe distancing can continue to protect Singaporeans against 'long Covid' symptoms such as 'brain fog' (13:00)

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Penelope Lee

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Asian Insider Ep 75: What the US' Afghanistan exit means for Asia's regional powers

25:33 mins

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

What the American failure in Afghanistan, India's unrealised political promises and an emboldened China means for dynamics in Asia?

Nirmal Ghosh chats with two expert guests. Associate Professor Christine Fair is with the Security Studies Program within the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, Washington DC.

Prakhar Sharma is a currently New York-based political analyst who has studied Afghanistan for 15 years and lived in the country for several years prior to 2016.

They discuss the following points: How China & Russia had normalised the Taleban even before the 9/11 attacks (2:30) Why China ignores human rights abuses in favour of a stable Afghanistan under the Taleban (5:50) Pakistan has been a spoiler in Afghanistan's national development (9:19) Why Pakistan will continue to bargain with the US, extracting aid to fight terrorism - and Washington will acquiesce (11:17) What the American failure in Afghanistan, India's unrealised promise, and China's rise means for regional dynamics and relations with the US (18:49) Should friends and allies henceforth doubt the US' staying power? (20:01)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Fa'izah Sani

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The Big Story Ep 109: Analysing Singapore's defences against flash floods

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

More rain pelted western Singapore in three hours on Tuesday (Aug 24) morning than the country had previously recorded for the whole month of August.

The heavy rain brought about a flash flood that caused roads to become impassable in Dunearn Road between Sime Darby Centre and Binjai Park. PUB said the flood subsided within 40 minutes. This is the second time this year that a flash flood has occurred in Dunearn Road near Sime Darby Centre. On April 17, heavy rain caused a similar incident.

Science and environment correspondent Audrey Tan talks about why the area is seeing a repeat of flooding. She also shares more on Singapore's infrastructure to guard against flooding.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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Power Play Ep 4: China, US and politics of the Olympics

9:01 mins

Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they chat about the following: The Olympics - a neutral or an intensely political competition? (0:35) Why the US plans to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022; difference between an athlete and a diplomatic boycott (2:39) How will Beijing respond to a diplomatic boycott? (5:42)

What does the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games mean to China? (6:22)

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The Big Story Ep 108: Expert weighs in on further easing of rules in Singapore from Aug 19

5:48 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

In Singapore, the latest phase 2 (heightened alert) period was slated to end on Wednesday (Aug 18), but some rules have been relaxed ahead of this date.

At the last press conference, the Covid-19 task force announced that more restrictions could be further relaxed including larger event sizes and more staff allowed to return to the workplace, if the situation remains under control.

Professor Dale Fisher, a senior consultant at NUH's Division of Infectious Diseases, shares his thoughts on the situation.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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Health Check Ep 66: How parents can promote good mental health in children

21:10 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Parents play an important role in promoting good mental health in their children. They are often the first to notice if a child is having problems with his or her emotions.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Ms Andrea Chan, the assistant director of Touch Mental Wellness, about the things parents can do to make sure their children are mentally healthy. She also talks about the stigma associated with mental health and how she helped a young person get the help she needs.

This is the last of a two-part series on youth mental health. In the previous episode, we touched on the stressors faced by young people in this pandemic, what parents can say to their children about the recent River Valley High School murder case, and the signs and symptoms of mental distress to watch out for.

Listen to Pt 1 - How to reach out to youth with mental health challenges: Health Check Ep 65: https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/how-to-reach-out-to-youth-with-mental-health-chall

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Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Fa'izah Sani, Hadyu Rahim & Penelope Lee

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Green Pulse Ep 56: IPCC rings alarm bells for humanity

18:13 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Recent extreme weather events, from heat waves and fires in North America, Greece and Turkey to deadly record floods in China have caused global alarm. Scientists say man-made climate change made all of them possible and it is just a taste of the future unless all nations take stronger action and cut greenhouse emissions.

The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has just released a major assessment on climate science that also looks into the future. The findings by IPCC’s Working Group 1 are alarming. Climate change is accelerating and nowhere is untouched by changing weather patterns. The world is also on course to breach a key temperature threshold of 1.5 deg C during the 2030s.

In this episode, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty talk to one scientist who was involved in the latest report, Dr Gregory Flato. Dr Flato is from the Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis at Environment and Climate Change Canada.

They discuss the following points: Why the IPCC’s latest report card on the climate is so significant, and key takeaways from it. (2:09) Why limiting global warming to 1.5 deg C above pre-industrial levels is so important, and what happens if this threshold is breached. (6:25) Climate projections made in the latest report are based on emissions scenarios, which differ from previous IPCC reports. What are these differences? (11:20) The latest report is just one part out of a series that will make up the IPCC’s sixth assessment report. Two more reports are expected next year. What will they be about? (15:14)

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Ep 34 - The climate change detectives: https://omny.fm/shows/green-pulse-1/the-climate-change-detectives-green-pulse-ep-34

Ep 11 - A meeting of climate minds: https://omny.fm/shows/green-pulse-1/a-meeting-of-climate-minds-green-pulse-ep-11

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's 101st episode explores whether there are too many financial advisers in Singapore and if we actually need them. Is it possible to take care of your own financial planning?

Correspondent Howie Lim speaks with Wayne Chen, founder and CEO of GoalsMapper, a financial planning software that combines technology with the experience of financial consultants.

Highlights of the conversation: The implications of too many financial advisers (2:30) If it’s possible to do your own financial planning (3:35) What a DIY plan looks like (6:30) The need for more ethical, upstanding and trustworthy financial advisers (8:36) How technology can aid the financial planning process (10:55)

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PopVultures Ep 51: Kris Wu implodes and the #MeToo movement in Chinese entertainment

29:41 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

In this episode, host Jan Lee covers the scandal and legal controversy surrounding Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu, 30, who has been detained by the Beijing police on allegations of rape, after Chinese teen influencer Du Meizhu accused of Wu raping her. She said that she has been contacted by other women who are also Wu's victims.

This scandal has rocked Chinese entertainment and brands previously endorsed by Wu, including major fashion houses like Louis Vuitton, have rushed to drop their partnerships. Chinese authorities have also shut down Wu's Weibo account and some 4,000 fan accounts along with him.

Jan runs down the saga, reflects on what this might mean for China's burgeoning #MeToo movement and gives her own thoughts on how this scandal has highlighted toxic fan culture and the danger of believing only in perfect victims.

Here's a quick look at what she covers: Brief introduction of Kris Wu and an explainer on what has happened (1:20) The fallout from the saga (11:29) Reflections on what this might mean for China's #MeToo movement (14:08) Jan's thoughts on how this has highlighted toxic fan culture; why the clampdown on certain fan circles (19:00) The idea of a "perfect victim" in sexual assault cases (24:42)

Link to ST's China correspondent's article on Kris Wu fans: https://str.sg/3wBR

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), & Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee & Hadyu Rahim

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Speaking Of Asia Ep 4: Why India and China cannot get along

54:34 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor distils his experience from four decades of covering the Asian continent.

In this fourth episode, he discusses the subject of China and India, and their fraught relationship, with Professor Kanti Bajpai, who has the Wilmar Chair on Asian Studies at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore. Prof Bajpai has recently written a book called India Versus China: Why they are not friends.

They discuss the following points:

How worrying are the clashes between India and China? (2:47)

China & India 4 Ps: Perceptions, Perimeters, Partnerships and Power (5:53)

Physical factors that limit the impact of China's military superiority (13:05)

Increasing number of border confrontations from 2006 onwards, and why troubles in Tibet are so sensitive (17:12)

Do close cultural contacts between the two countries over the centuries matter? (26:40)

How India moving closer to the United States, is impacting on its relationship with China (38:35)

Reactions to Prof Bajpai's book, especially in India (45:10)

Asian neighbours - including Singapore - do not have polarised views towards China but what political and economic considerations need to be balanced? (48:30)

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa'izah Sani

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The Big Story Ep 107: Petition asking for alcohol sales till midnight to be allowed

7:32 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

In a joint letter to the Covid-19 multi-ministry task force, the Singapore Nightlife Business Association (SNBA), Singapore Cocktail Bar Association and the #savefnbsg restaurant coalition called for more restrictions affecting the F&B sector to be eased.

These include allowing recorded background music in venues and extending the sale of alcohol to 12am.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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The Big Story Ep 106: What are my legal rights if safe distancing officers show up at my home?

6:24 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

There has been chatter online, following news that safe distancing enforcement officers can enter, inspect and search premises including residences without a warrant, in order to check whether Covid-19 regulations are being complied with.

Earlier this week, actor Nick Mikhail, posted videos on Instagram, questioning why people from the Urban Redevelopment Authority and police officers could enter his home on July 31st without a warrant or court order.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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ST Sports Talk Ep 136: MCCY's Edwin Tong on Joseph Schooling, fairweather sports fans, athlete accountability

16:20 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

Team Singapore has returned home from the Tokyo Olympics empty-handed but Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong insisted that there were "a lot of positives". These included the record 12 sports that Singapore is represented in at these Games by 23 athletes - 17 of whom are debutants - as well as some individual performances that Mr Tong said "stood out".

In this episode, assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz meet discuss with Mr Tong, the following: What Mr Tong said to Joseph Schooling after his swimming setbacks (0:42) On fairweather fan reaction when Singapore sports stars fail, and if athletes should also be accountable for performances (2:30) On why a detailed, honest and critical look is needed for what worked and what did not work for Team SG at Tokyo (4:15) On his reaction to online forum threads about Schooling's performance arc (8:06) Athletes' mental health is key, even for Team SG athletes and the role of the Singapore Sport Institute and National Youth Sports Institute (9:28)

Produced by: Rohit Brijnath (rohitb@sph.com.sg), Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Letter From The Bureau Ep 4: Taiwan wakes up to its tribal culture

13:40 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times's foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe every month.

They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.

In this episode, she chats with ST's Taiwan correspondent Katherine Wei about the following: How Taiwan's native tribes were repressed (1:10) Rediscovering tribal roots, history and culture (6:03) How tribes try to preserve their languages (7:25) Tribal songs now on streaming platforms; some have won awards (9:34) Integration of tribes in today’s society (11:38)

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Health Check Ep 65: How to reach out to youth with mental health challenges

15:21 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

The Covid-19 crisis has impacted the mental health of many young people around the globe, including Singapore.

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Ms Andrea Chan, assistant director of TOUCH Mental Wellness, about the stressors faced by young people in this pandemic, what parents can say to their children about the recent River Valley High School murder case, and the signs and symptoms of mental distress to watch out for.

This is the first of a two-part series on youth mental health. Ms Andrea Chan covers the following points: Variety of youth coming forward to seek help (0:56) How to identify who needs different levels of help (3:06) How to look out for warning signs similar to recent River Valley High School murder case (4:51) How to tell differences between mental issues and teenage angst (6:55) Parental role important in managing youth who need help, especially during post-discharge recovery (10:03)

Listen to Pt 2 - What parents can do to promote good mental health in their children?: Health Check Ep 66: https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/what-parents-can-do-to-promote-good-mental-health

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Green Pulse Ep 55: Recording a podcast and experience inside an EV

19:36 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Singapore is accelerating its drive to electrify its vehicles. The Government has committed to rolling out more charging stations and is also dangling incentives such as rebates, to get people to switch from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EV) early.

But what is it like driving an EV? How big of an obstacle is the current lack of charging points for motorists today? To find out, environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty hit the roads in an EV with ST’s senior transport correspondent Christopher Tan.

They discuss the following points: What ST motoring expert Christopher Tan looks out for when test-driving an electric vehicle (EV) (2:10) Improvements in EV technology (4:28) How have motorists in Singapore been responding to the Government’s push for EVs? (6:33) What are the concerns among those who are willing to, but are hesitant about switching to an EV? (11:27) How to use a public EV charging station. (13:55)

Also listen to:

Ep 45 - Can an electric vehicle push and petrol duty hike green Singapore's land transport sector?: https://omny.fm/shows/green-pulse-1/can-an-electric-vehicle-push-and-petrol-duty-hike

Ep 50 - Are electric vehicles really green?: https://omnystudio.com/p/green-pulse-1/clips/686ca931-dad7-41a6-875f-ad74009d855b

Read ST's EV supplement of stories here: https://www.straitstimes.com/electrifying-drive-2021

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Hadyu Rahim, Adam Azlee & Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's monumental 100th episode looks at the importance of investing the extra cash you have, instead of saving too much. You could actually lose money if you just allow it to do nothing.

BT's digital editor Chris Lim and his new co-host - correspondent Howie Lim - speak with David Kuo, co-founder of The Smart Investor. Chris and some listeners also tell us what they learnt from crucial episodes along the way to this 100th episode of Money Hacks.

Highlights of the conversation: Chris talks about his favourite Money Hacks episodes (1:58) Start investing now! Lose money if you do nothing and leave your cash idle (4:47) The Rule of 100 and the Rule of 72 in relation to risk aversion (7:42) Low interest rate environment is another reason you should invest (9:25) Your age - more than how much you earn - should dictate how much you invest (11:20) Establish your goal in a proper investing plan and not treat it as a hobby (13:37)

Produced by: Chris Lim (limchris@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim and Howie Lim

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The Big Story Ep 105: Athletes' mental health under spotlight

8:33 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

At the Tokyo Olympics, defending champion Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday's individual all-around event, due to ongoing concerns over her mental health.

Assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath discusses the recent incidents of top athletes who have spoken out about the importance of mental health.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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ST Connect webinar: How Singapore can tackle racism meaningfully

59:29 mins

Listen to a discussion of racial microaggressions and public confrontations, in a webinar organised by The Straits Times live on July 14 on how best to tackle such issues.

A recent uptick in race-related disputes and incidents has led to greater discussion of issues surrounding race like discrimination and privilege.

The discussion explores what individuals and groups can do to improve understanding and strengthen trust among people of different races.

This special edition of The Big Story presents the ST Connect webinar, moderated by Singapore editor Zakir Hussain.

Produced by: ST Video team

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Bookmark This! Ep 23: Walking with Jhumpa Lahiri, Andre Aciman and Natsuko Imamura

16:27 mins

Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In the latest episode, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li look at three meditative new books about walking in cities and the passage of time: Homo Irrealis by Andre Aciman (0:48) Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri (4:56) The Woman In The Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura (11:34)

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Fa’izah Sani

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The Big Story Ep 103: Covid-19: Open conversation can help River Valley school students process tragedy, says expert

5:13 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Students from River Valley High School returned to campus on Wednesday (July 21), two days after the alleged killing of a 13-year-old boy. Many were seen carrying bouquets of flowers into the campus to pay their respects to their schoolmate. The school has also set up a website for the public to leave messages of support and condolences.

As the student body comes to terms with the July 19 tragedy, founder of the Brahm Centre Angie Chew discusses how family and friends can spot early signs of psychological distress among teenagers.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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The Big Story Ep 104: Covid-19 markers to look out for before Singapore can emerge from Phase 2

8:31 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

There were 179 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases on Wednesday (July 21), including 130 cases connected to the growing cluster linked to the Jurong Fishery Port, and markets and food centres. This brings the total number of cases in the Jurong Fishery Port cluster to 451.

There were also eight new cases linked to the KTV cluster. The cluster has a total of 215 cases.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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Health Check Ep 64: Understanding the loneliness crisis

16:29 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Loneliness is toxic. It is associated with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, sleep issues and stress. It can also shorten your life. New research from the Duke-NUS Medical school in Singapore and Nihon University in Tokyo, Japan has found that lonely older adults can expect to live a shorter life than their peers who don’t perceive themselves as lonely. Their health would also be affected. The study was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society on July 7.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo asks Assistant Professor Rahul Malhotra, lead author of the study and the head of research at the Centre for Ageing Research and Education at Duke-NUS, to tell us more about loneliness.

They discuss the following points: What is loneliness? (1:10) The extent of loneliness among the elderly here (2:50) How to tell if someone is lonely? (12:48) What can be done to help older people who are lonely? (14:15)

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Hadyu Rahim

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The Big Story Ep 102: Covid-19: No dining in from July 22-Aug 18 as Singapore returns to Phase 2

6:17 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Dylan Ang.

Covid-19 measures will be tightened from Thursday (July 22) to August 18, as Singapore goes back to Phase 2 (heightened alert) to stem the recent spike in community cases.

In a virtual press conference on Tuesday (July 20) by the multi-ministry task force on Covid-19, Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong said dining in, will not be allowed during this period, among other restrictions. Eateries can only offer takeaway and delivery options.

Maximum group sizes for social gatherings will be reduced from five to two. The number of distinct visitors per household per day will also be capped at two, from the current five.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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Green Pulse Ep 54: How carbon credits can help save tropical forests (Part 2)

11:43 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Carbon credits are gaining traction as companies and countries pledge to have their emissions reach “net-zero”, some by 2050 and others later. One source of such credits are forest conservation projects. By protecting forests from being cut down, trees are left to do what they do best: Soak up planet-warming carbon dioxide. How does this growing appetite for carbon credits help to protect the planet’s natural carbon sponges? And how can Singapore, with its proximity to South-east Asia’s rich natural habitats, contribute to their conservation?

In the second of a two-part series on carbon credits, The Straits Times environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the issue with Professor Koh Lian Pin, who heads the Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions at the National University of Singapore.

They discuss the following points:

How a new study led by Prof Koh found out where carbon can be “prospected” from around the world (1:02) How can Singapore and the upcoming carbon marketplace it wants to launch benefit from these opportunities? (4:39) Will this demand for carbon credits from forest conservation projects help to save these habitats from being felled? (7:43)

Listen to Pt 1: Carbon offsets: Are they credit-able?: https://omny.fm/shows/green-pulse-1/carbon-offsets-are-they-credit-able-part-1-green-p

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode looks at how many people have set up a part-time business, or side-hustle, especially amid the disruption and uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Understand how to turn your side hustle into a money-making ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) business in this episode, brought to you by Withers KhattarWong: https://www.withersworldwide.com/en-gb/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Helga Angelina, entrepreneur and founder of Burgreens and Green Rebel, in Indonesia.

She explains the following: How her health issues gave her an idea to start her businesses after graduating from college (1:40) Challenges to start a healthy food business in Indonesia as there was initially no mainstream society understanding of plant-based diets there (3:12) Why market education on healthy eating lifestyle, collaborations and invitations by key opinion leaders to public talks, makes a difference (5:00) Step-by-step guide to convert your passion project or beliefs into a real business idea and ESG-driven model (7:40) Find a co-founder who shares the same mission and values (9:17) Advice for budding ESG women entrepreneurs (10:17)

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Produced by: Chris Lim & Ernest Luis

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

This episode focuses on Singapore's approach to digital government, how it makes sense of modern tech practices to help governments and citizens. HelpGov and the Covid19 vaccine appointment system are two specific examples.

BT's digital editor Chris Lim and correspondent Gayle Goh host Li Hongyi, director of Open Government Products at GovTech Singapore, as they discuss the following: What is GovTech, and specifically, what is the Open Government Products division within GovTech? (0:56) How digital government has to quickly "course-correct" with ever-changing technology and how there is no perfect tech product right out of the box (3:14) How digital government also requires trust and delegation (8:30) How to balance speed of product rollouts and high expectations of digital government in Singapore (11:28) How the team launched vaccine.gov.sg and improved and tweaked its user interface to improve public response (15:52) How to achieve digital inclusivity in an evolving tech eco-system that may confuse citizens (17:40)

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Produced by: Chris Lim (limchris@sph.com.sg), Gayle Goh (gaylegoh@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Adam Azlee & Hadyu Rahim

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The Big Story Ep 101: How growing KTV cluster poses risks to households

11:19 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Singapore reported 48 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday (July 15), including 42 cases in the community. Of them, 33 are linked to the growing KTV cluster, bringing the total number of cases to 87.

Investigations into this rapidly growing cluster continue. The Ministry of Health (MOH) says there is likely ongoing transmission at more KTV lounges after cases of infection were confirmed amongst hostesses who had visited these clubs currently operating as F&B outlets.

Professor Teo Yik Ying, Dean of NUS' Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, discusses the Government's approach in handling the growing cluster, and how the recent developments may affect Singapore's reopening plans.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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Power Play Ep 3: Lovable China? How the world sees China's PR struggle

10:08 mins

Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they both look at various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

They chat about the following:

Chinese President Xi Jinping recently said it will be tough to build a "credible, lovable and respectable" image and how the US sees this (0:41) Who are China's wolf warriors on official Chinese social media posts? (1:46) A Pew Research Center poll shows that Singaporeans are quite the exception among Asians when it comes to positive views of China (3:55) How China missed plenty of good global PR opportunities to show it could be more generous and friendly than the US during Covid outbreak in 2020 (6:46)

Why Chinese diplomats and media agencies are increasingly on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, trying to improve the country's PR image (8:24)

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Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Hadyu Rahim

Edited by: Aleemah Basirah & Hadyu Rahim

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ST Sports Talk Ep 135: Road to the Olympics: The Joseph Schooling interview

18:55 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

After winning gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics, life for swimmer Joseph Schooling is now a grind of sweat and purpose with a break only for Netflix and a rare 9 holes of golf. He shares the lessons he has learnt since then and his preparations for the Tokyo Games.

In this episode, assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz speak with Singapore's Olympic champion Joseph Schooling. Joseph Schooling’s gold dreams, lockdown lifestyle, and day-to-day routines (1:00) How is it being in the United States' sporting atmosphere (6:17) Lessons learnt after winning gold at the 2016 Olympics (7:28) Realities of serving National Service, managing expectations and goals for the next Olympics (12:20) How a muted audience at the Tokyo Olympics might affect his performance (16:39)

Produced by: Rohit Brijnath (rohitb@sph.com.sg), Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), & ST Video team

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim & Fa'izah Sani

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The Big Story Ep 100: S'pore doing 'exceptionally well' amid more transmissible Delta variant

5:40 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

There were 12 confirmed Covid-19 cases as at Wednesday noon, of which five are locally transmitted. Five of the seven imported cases were detected upon arrival while two developed Covid-19 during stay-home notice or isolation.

Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of NUS' Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, assesses Singapore's current Covid-19 situation.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: ST Video team and Aleemah Basirah

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Health Check Ep 63: What is sudden cardiac arrest; how to prevent it

15:30 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Danish footballer Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed during Denmark’s Euro 2020 match against Finland, and had to be resuscitated. In Singapore, there have been cases of young and fit individuals who went into cardiac arrests during or after training, and then collapsed and died.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Associate Professor Ching Chi Keong, a senior consultant at the Department of Cardiology and the Director of Electrophysiology and Pacing at the National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) about the serious heart condition, how it is not a heart attack, and if there's anything we can do to prevent it. Is sudden cardiac arrest preventable, and when to get assessed for risk of heart disease (4:23) Chances of sudden cardiac arrest survival (06:58) What to do when a stranger or friend collapses with suspected cardiac arrest? (7:38) The differences between a heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest (10:00) How to prevent sudden cardiac arrest, and chances of getting sudden cardiac arrest for those with no family history of heart disease (12:32)

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The Big Story Ep 99: Govt offering Sinovac shots as part of study

4:46 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Thousands in Singapore who had allergic reactions to the Covid-19 vaccines used in the country's national inoculation programme will be offered Sinovac jabs by the Government, as part of a study to understand the immunity offered by different vaccines.

About 3,600 people who were allergic to the first dose of the mRNA vaccines have been contacted, and more than 1,400 have indicated interest in the programme. Journalist Hariz Baharudin shares more.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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Green Pulse Ep 53: Carbon offsets: Are they credit-able? (Part 1)

15:00 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Carbon credits have been around for many years, but they have recently gained traction amid the global decarbonisation effort. Such credits, or offsets, essentially allow emitters to pay others to reduce emissions on their behalf. But how credible are such schemes? What are the benefits and potential pitfalls of relying on carbon credits to slash the amount of planet-warming emissions being emitted into the atmosphere? Do they give companies a license to continue emitting?

In the first of a two-part series on carbon credits, The Straits Times environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the issue with Professor Koh Lian Pin, head of the Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions at the National University of Singapore.

They discuss the following points: What are the sources of carbon credits? (1:09) Singapore plans to set up a marketplace for “high quality” carbon credits later this year. What exactly does “high quality” mean? (2:36) What does the term “additionality” mean? (3:48) Why are standards important? (6:13) What is the track record of other carbon credit projects? (8:28) Why carbon credits from nature-based climate solutions are important. (11:22) Do carbon credits give emitters the license to continue polluting? (12:20)

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Published Jul 19, 2021 12:00 AM

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode looks at what it takes to start a crypto or blockchain-based business. Understand the foundational technology of crypto in this episode, which is brought to you by Withers KhattarWong: https://www.withersworldwide.com/en-gb/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Pang Xue Kai, co-founder of Tokocrypto, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Indonesia.

He explains the following: What were the key challenges when starting a cryptocurrency exchange? (1:12)

Key challenges faced when starting Tokocrypto in Indonesia, and common challenges overseas (2:10) Being compliant or even overly compliant, to legitimise a crypto exchange and make it mainstream with formative legal regulations (2:42) Key factors you need to know to start a crypto or blockchain-based business in emerging markets (5:05) Relating better to the local people of that market: In Indonesia, how showing that cryptocurrencies has characteristics similar to "digital gold" worked (5:38) Six steps of advice for listeners looking to start a cryptocurrency exchange or crypto-based business (7:35)

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PopVultures Ep 50: Britney Spears' conservatorship and Sam Jo leaves - 50th episode bonanza!

46:11 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

In this landmark 50th episode of #PopVultures, co-host Yeo Sam Jo bids goodbye to the podcast as he moves onto greener pastures.

But before that, Jan Lee and Sam Jo talk about Britney Spears' explosive statement about her conservatorship and the humiliation and exploitation she endured under it.

They then move onto doing some navel-gazing, talking about how they started the podcast, their favourite episodes, discuss about their complicated feelings on Taylor Swift and JJ Lin and their thoughts at completing 50 episodes.

Plus, Sam Jo prepares a surprise farewell gift on the air!

Here's what they talk about: Britney Spears' conservatorship (2:18) How #PopVultures came to be (11:10) Their favourite episodes and moments (15:47) Detour into Angelina Jolie's rekindled romance (19:20) Takeaways from their 50 episodes of podcasting (22:36) Sam Jo and Jan discuss celebrities on their dislike list Taylor Swift and JJ Lin (26:41) Final thoughts and thank-yous (34:39) Sam Jo's surprise farewell gift! (38:20)

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Straits Times’ Regional Correspondent, Leslie Lopez shares the latest on Indonesia entering a hard lockdown to stem the spread of Covid-19, the slow pace of Malaysia’s latest RM150 billion package rollout, and how calls from Malaysia’s King to reconvene Parliament might be putting pressure on Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

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Washington Report Ep 4: Florida condo's structural weakness ignored

11:15 mins

Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States.

The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker about the following points: Progression over linking the $579 billion bipartisan infrastructure deal and 'Family Plan' (1:12) Biden administration's challenge against Georgia’s new tightened law that infringes on the rights of black voters (2:48) Reaction in the US to sentencing of white ex-police officer Derek Chauvin for George Floyd murder (6:39) Possible structural flaws noticed in 2018 relating to collapsed 40-year-old Miami condo (8:08)

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Straits Times US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh gives an analysis of the progression over linking the $579 billion bipartisan infrastructure deal and 'Family Plan', the Biden administration's challenge against Georgia’s new tightened law, the reaction behind the sentence of white ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, and more.

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Inside Hong Kong Ep 1: Apple Daily bids farewell as first trial under national security law begins

8:53 mins

Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses developments in Hong Kong.

ST's Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang chats with Money FM 89.3's Rachel Kelly about the following points: Apple Daily closes its doors after 26 years (0:40) How a 24-year-old Hong Kong man became the first defendant to be tried under the city’s nearly one-year-old national security law (5:01)

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The Big Story Ep 98: What does Apple Daily's closure mean for HK's media landscape?

2:47 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Hong Kong's Apple Daily has apologised to its readers for not meeting their expectations. This comes after hundreds of people queued past midnight for one of a million copies of the final publication.

The headline that ran across the front page was: Hong Kongers Bid Painful Farewell In The Rain: We Support Apple Daily.

Assistant Professor Dylan Loh from Nanyang Technological University, weighs in on what the tabloid's exit will mean for Hong Kong's media landscape.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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Regional Round-up Ep 3: Could Malaysia face a general election this year?

10:29 mins

Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments.

The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez chats with Money FM's Timothy Go about the following points: A possible General Election in Malaysia at the end of 2021 (1:37) How significant is a vote by Thai lawmakers to potentially rewrite the country's charter (3:58) Why Filipinos may face a jail sentence if they refuse a Covid-19 vaccine (7:53)

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China Perspective Ep 3: Has Tesla found itself a rival in China's carmaker Nio?

7:59 mins

Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China.

Dr. Oh Ei Sun, senior fellow at Singapore Institute of International Affairs, sits in for The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei, who is on leave.

He chats with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Go about the following points: China's reaction from the US FCC to advance a plan to ban approvals for equipment in US telecommunications networks (1:45) Possible talks between the US and China (3:30) Tesla's potential electric vehicle rival, China's carmaker Nio (5:07)

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Washington Report Ep 3: United States ready to lead Western alliance again?

8:29 mins

Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States.

The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh chats with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Go about the following points: US President Joe Biden's first international trip as President (1:10) How the US' move to ship 2.5 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan could rock US-China tensions further (2:46) The Biden administration's plan to finalise a deal with Iran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal (4:57) Significance of new US holiday Juneteenth and its importance? (6:33)

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 130: Long-delayed Fast & Furious movie worth waiting for?

4:48 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week's episode, film correspondent John Lui reviews the long-awaited Fast & Furious 9, which is out in cinemas on Thursday (June 24) after being delayed by a year due to the pandemic.

With dining-in services allowed to resume, food correspondent Eunice Quek recounts her experience at the Mirazur pop-up at the members-only Mandala Club here. Boasting three Michelin stars in France, Mirazur is considered to be the best restaurant in the world.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

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The Big Story Ep 97: China unlikely to lift quarantine for travellers vaccinated with Sinovac shot

7:22 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Over one billion Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in China, following a slow start to the vaccination campaign in the country. However, it still faces several challenges in reaching a post-pandemic society. Scientists have acknowledged they need to ensure the Sinovac shots are more efficacious.

Observers have also pointed out that even if much of the population has been inoculated, borders are still unlikely to fully reopen and quarantine will continue to be a travel requirement for the foreseeable future.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode looks at how fees can quickly multiply and hurt the bottom-line when businesses deal in multiple currencies via traditional payment rails. Find out why and how multi-currency wallets - for businesses - are one way around it, in this episode brought to you by HSBC: https://www.business.hsbc.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Winnie Yap, managing director and head of Global Liquidity and Cash Management Singapore at HSBC. She explains the following: What are the costs that SMEs face when making cross-border payments by transacting in multiple currencies through traditional payment rails? (1:00) What is a multi-currency wallet for businesses, such as the HSBC Global Wallet, and how can it save time and money? (1:29) Addressing SMEs' concerns about foreign exchange rates (3:05) Does the HSBC Global Wallet work like virtual consumer wallets such as GrabPay? (3:52) What are the risks to businesses that don't embrace new payment options such as multi-currency wallets? (5:52) A step-by-step guide for SME businesses to get started with multi-currency wallets if they want to save time and money (9:05)

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Green Pulse Ep 52: The road to reaching net-zero emissions

16:46 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Reaching “net-zero emissions” is an aspiration of many companies and governments worldwide. Some plan to reach this target by 2050, while others, including China and Singapore, have set themselves a longer timeline to reach this. But what does this goal really mean, and how do entities plan to get there? How much can renewable energy contribute to this global fight?

In this episode, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the road to net-zero with Dr Jeffrey Logan, from the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder.

They discuss the following points: What does net-zero emissions really mean? (1:21) What sparked the rush to net-zero? (2:35) How will growing climate regulation, and expectations from courtrooms and boardrooms, affect the operations of fossil fuel companies? (5:22) What “tools” do organisations have to decarbonise? (8:26) US climate envoy John Kerry recently came under fire for saying that half of emissions cuts will come from future tech. Is this true? (12:07) What does this energy transformation mean for individuals? (14:25)

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PopVultures Ep 49: Naomi Osaka and celebrities' media dilemma

37:42 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

This week, the #PopVultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo talk about A-list tennis player Naomi Osaka and her declining to speak to the media and attend press conferences during the French Open, citing mental health concerns, which set off a firestorm of reactions. She was fined for refusing her press obligations and eventually pulled out of the competition.

She is hardly the only star to have had media woes - celebrities in both Hollywood and Asia have had contentious relationships with the press. From fellow tennis player Novak Djokovic to supermodel Naomi Campbell to Hong Kong's one-time bad boy Nicholas Tse, celebrities have clashed with the media over the years. Certain A-listers like Beyonce also famously do not give interviews, while others have been rude, hostile or uninterested during arranged interviews.

This gives rise to the question - do celebrities have an obligation to the media and do they need the media? As fans but also journalists, Jan and Sam Jo give their in-depth thoughts. Here's what they cover The Naomi Osaka controversy, the resulting fallout and reactions (2:36) Other examples of celebrities, like Novak Djokovic, Britney Spears and Naomi Campbell, warring with the media (7.45) The Asian celebrity ecosystem and how celebrities have clashed with the media there (11:04) Do celebrities have an obligation to the media? (15:11) Monique refusing to do promote the film Precious at Cannes Film Festival (18:24) Celebrities being hostile to the media during interviews (20:16) Overall thoughts (26:31)

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ST Sports Talk Ep 134: What is next for Lions after Middle East disappointment?

21:47 mins

Synopsis: ST Sports Talk is The Straits Times' monthly sports podcast.

In this episode, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan invite former professional player and coach Shasi Kumar - who commentated on all three of Singapore’s World Cup qualifying matches in Saudi Arabia June - to discuss why the national football team crumbled in the Middle East and what the Lions can do to rediscover the verve that made them a joy to watch not too long ago.

They discuss: Pandemic or league standard to blame for fitness levels? (3:42) Are criticisms of Tatsuma Yoshida’s squad selection valid? (6:56) How to forge leadership in the team? (12:37) Is Yoshida still the right man to lead the Lions? (16:44)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Deepanraj Ganesan (gdeepan@sph.com.sg) and Aleemah Basirah

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The Big Story Ep 96: Try to keep to dining-in to household members because of Delta Covid-19 variant: Expert

7:07 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

How can Singapore see the resumption of more activities, like dining in at F&B establishments, from June 21?

Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore, weighs in.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 129: Sea monster bromance in Pixar's latest movie Luca

10:09 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week's episode, film correspondent John Lui reviews new Pixar movie Luca, coming out on Disney+ on Friday (June 18).

Food editor Tan Hsueh Yun talks about how dining-in business Pun Im has managed to preserve its refined Thai food dishes in tar pau boxes.

Journalist Toh Wen Li shares more on a new exhibition by Singapore's oldest living pioneer artist Lim Tze Peng.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

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Power Play Ep 2: Can the US catch up to China’s vaccine diplomacy?

10:58 mins

Synopsis: Once a month, join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they both look at various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

They chat about the following: Key differences between the US and China’s vaccine distribution approaches (2:50) Why China’s aid strategies have a poor reputation (4:11) How can America's medical aid be seen as beneficial during this time of uncertainty? (6:16) Why vaccine efficacy rate is an important factor, resulting in South-east Asian countries wanting to be independent in producing vaccines? (7:24)

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China Perspective Ep 2: Possible impact of China's new anti-sanction laws

7:48 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei analyses the latest developments in the country she is based in, with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker.

They chat about the following: China's reaction to G7 leaders seeking to counter Beijing's global might (1:37) China's new anti-sanction laws (3:23) China's next step in their space exploration front (5:22)

Produced by: The Breakfast Huddle, Money FM 89.3 & Ernest Luis

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On Prime Time, Howie Lim speaks to Claire Huang, Hong Kong correspondent for The Straits Times for an update and analysis of the latest from the territory.

Earlier this week, 455,000 fully vaccinated Hongkongers registered for a lucky draw aimed at boosting the city's Covid-19 inoculation drive.

On Thursday, 500 police officers raided the offices of pro-democracy paper Apple Daily, alleging its reports breached a national security law. #asianinsider

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Regional Round-up Ep 2: Understanding ground sentiment for Malaysia's post-pandemic exit plan

10:47 mins

Synopsis: Every Wednesday, The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez analyses South-east Asia's top news developments with Money FM's Elliott Danker.

They chat about the following: Details of Malaysia's four-phase pandemic exit plan (1:33) The handling of the Covid crisis by the Malaysian government (4:20) Reasons for surge behind Indonesia's recovery in export numbers (8:07)

Produced by: The Breakfast Huddle, Money FM 89.3 & Ernest Luis

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Washington Report Ep 2: Deciphering G7's challenge to China's Belt and Road initiative

10:09 mins

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh analyses the latest developments in the country he is based in, with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker.

They chat about the following: G7's challenge to China's multi-trillion-dollar Belt and Road initiative (0:47) Making sense of G7 Summit climate change plans (2:35) Explicit language covering China this time round, in G-7 final communique (5:00) Introduction of five bills aimed at limiting the power held by Big Tech companies in the US (6:20)

Produced by: The Breakfast Huddle, Money FM 89.3, Ernest Luis

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Health Check Ep 62: Making sense of the controversy surrounding US-approved drug for Alzheimer’s disease

19:27 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

There's a new drug in the United States that offers hope for patients facing the daunting prospect of not being able to remember their loved ones as their disease progresses. However, many experts are against the approval of this new drug for Alzheimer's disease.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Associate Professor Nagaendran Kandiah, a Senior Consultant and the director of the dementia programme at the National Neuroscience Institute, about the controversial drug known as Aducanumab.

Developed by US drug maker Biogen, Aducanumab is the first treatment for Alzheimer's disease to be approved in nearly 20 years and will be sold under the brand Aduhelm (it is currently not a registered product in Singapore).

It was approved even though the US Food and Drug Administration’s independent panel of experts had voted overwhelmingly against it. They said there is weak evidence that the drug can slow mental connectivity decline in patients. Three FDA advisers have resigned over this decision.

There's also the other group of people excited about having a drug that can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Current treatments only target the symptoms of the disease.

The new drug Aducanumab works by removing a protein that accumulates in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients. This protein is called amyloid. In theory, clearing the brain of amyloid plaques may slow the progression of the disease but the clinical benefits aren’t clear. The controversy surrounding Aducanumab, the new drug for Alzheimer's Disease and results from the trials (01:47) Why was Aducanumab approved despite the inconclusive results (05:00) Possible side effects of Aducanumab and identifying patients' eligibility for the new drug (11:48) Signs and symptoms of MCI or memory loss issues to look out for (13:34) Pro-active approach to reducing risks of memory loss (16:20)

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg) and Fa'izah Sani

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Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthWise, and sponsored series.

This episode focuses on small-cap stocks. A small cap is generally a company with a market capitalization of between $300 million and $2 billion

Find out what they are, why you should consider them, and how to go about investing in them, in this episode brought to you by RHB Singapore: https://rhbgroup.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Jarick Seet, head of Small-Mid Caps Research at RHB Singapore, who explains the following: Why should investors focus on small-cap stocks vs large caps, and why small-cap stocks with right fundamentals can outperform large caps? (1:08) Key themes to note in RHB's regional Top Small Cap Companies Jewels 2021 book, which features new small cap stock ideas with undiscovered potential for investors to consider amid Covid-19 and the New Normal (1:45) Why do small-cap stocks have an edge and why you can find value at a cheaper price in this space (3:54) Besides the tech and semicon sector, how you can spot 'recovery theme' stocks (5:00)

Step-by-step roadmap for retail investors, starting with how to evaluate themes and work down the list of businesses that will benefit from such themes (6:44) Comparing against companies' peers to check for overvaluation concerns & personal tips from Jarick Seet (7:55)

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The Big Story Ep 95- Phase 3 (heightened alert): Expert on markers that will determine further reopening

8:52 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Phase 3 (heightened alert) will be carried out in two stages with the first stage of easing starting from next Monday, June 14. If the situation remains under control in the coming weeks, a further reopening will take place from June 21.

Infectious diseases specialist Dr Leong Hoe Nam from the Rophi Clinic at Mount Elizabeth Novena, weighs in on this approach of gradually lifting restrictions.

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Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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ST Sports Talk Ep 133: More teenage footballers in Singapore Premier League - good or bad?

19:47 mins

Synopsis: ST Sports Talk is The Straits Times' monthly sports podcast.

In this episode, sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan hosts Young Lions head coach Philippe Aw and former youth coach Khairul Asyraf to talk about the emergence of 15-17 year-old footballers in the Singapore Premier League.

Aw and Khairul discuss if this trend will benefit Singapore football or if it's a sign of trouble.

They discuss the following: How some of these teenage footballers are assessed to be ready for professional football (1:18) Is the emergence of a 15-year-old in the SPL a sign of the decline in standard of the league (5:55) The benefits of giving young footballers an early debut (10:40) Why this trend may show a fault in the structure of youth development in Singapore football (12:25)

Produced by: Deepan Ganesan (gdeepan@sph.com.sg) and Sazali Abdul Aziz

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Speaking Of Asia Ep 2: What lies behind Myanmar’s heart of darkness

11:33 mins

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this series of podcasts based on his weekly columns on Asian issues, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

In this second episode, he explains the history behind Myanmar’s current tensions, and the less-reported but complicated relationship between deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the military that ousted her on Feb 1.

He discusses the country’s troubled history and its relevance in today’s crisis: Latest state of power play in Myanmar throwing off anti-Covid campaign (1:17) Why last general election’s results were problematic for Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar’s current military supremo (2:18) The complicated historical link between Myanmar’s founding father General Aung San, the military and his third child Suu Kyi (4:57) Understanding Myanmar’s ethnic conflicts, and Suu Kyi’s defence of the military’s actions against the Rohingya (7:06) A glimpse of hope for Myanmar despite deep roots of despair (9:48)

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Washington Report Ep 1: Analysing G-7's backing of global minimum corporate tax rate of 15%

10:37 mins

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh, analyses the latest developments in the country he is based in, with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Go.

They chat about the following: How the Group of Seven (G-7) rich nations' proposed global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% works, and which big companies are likely to be affected (1:35) US Department of Justice (DOJ) will no longer seize journalist's records in leak investigations (4:21) President Joe Biden defends the stand of top Covid-19 adviser - Dr. Anthony Fauci - on the claimed Wuhan lab leak of the coronavirus (7:10) Analysing former US President Donald Trump's speech in the North Carolina Republican Convention (8:42)

Produced by: The Breakfast Huddle, Money FM 89.3, Ernest Luis & Fa'izah Sani

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PopVultures Ep 48: The Jay Chou podcast pop quiz and deep dive

36:18 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

In their long-awaited deep dive on Jay Chou, the #PopVultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo invite Vanessa Liu to come on and talk about the reigning Mandopop king.

Aside from being their friend and colleague, Vanessa is a superfan of the Taiwanese A-lister who once threw a Jay Chou-themed party complete with Love Confession balloons. Together, the trio live out their Fantasy and explore their Simple Love for Jay Chou, his musical legacy and some of his best songs.

They also trace Jay Chou's colourful backstory - from his childhood to how he got discovered - and look back on his fulfilling creative partnerships with Taiwanese host Jacky Wu and lyricist Vincent Fang, as well as his romantic history with pop princess Jolin Tsai and now-wife Hannah Quinlivan.

Finally, Sam Jo pits Jan against Vanessa in a trivia game of all things Jay Chou. Feel free to play along if you're a fan, and stay tuned till the end to find out who loses and has to take on the notoriously difficult rap from Jay's song Nunchucks.

Here's a quick look at what they cover: How did Jay Chou become Jay Chou? (3:02) The many phases of Jay Chou's music career (8:25) Our favourite Jay Chou songs (11:01) Jay Chou's professional and personal relationships (15:38) Jay Chou's legacy (25:04) Trivia time! (25:49)

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The Big Story Ep 94: Racist remarks towards interracial couple - what legal issues could arise?

5:30 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Lawyer Justin Chan, a senior partner at Tito Isaac & Co, weighs in on whether the man under police investigation for making racist remarks against an interracial couple in Orchard Road may be liable for promoting enmity between racial groups.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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China Perspective Ep 1: Why China's aviation sector faces headwinds with reluctance for international technological transfer

7:37 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei analyses the latest developments in the country she is based in, with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Go.

They chat about the following: What consequences Chinese e-commerce site Xiaohongshu will face for a post relating to the anniversary of the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy activists in Tiananmen Square (1:42) Relations between Asean and China after first face-to-face meeting between foreign ministers this week following Covid-19 outbreak (3:43) How Asean foreign ministers commented on progress to solve Myanmar crisis (4:38) How China's state-led development model could hold the country back in aviation sector (5:45)

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BT Podcast: Beef up your financial literacy with Money Hacks, WealthBT and Mark To Market podcast series

10:30 min

Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.

In this special episode, Money Hacks host Chris Lim chats with WealthBT host Genevieve Cua, and Mark to Market host Ben Paul, about how BT Podcasts will cover the 'New Normal' for you during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Produced by: Chris Lim (limchris@sph.com.sg), Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg), Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Lee Kim Siang

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ST Sports Talk Ep 132: Are more S’porean parents ready to back their children’s sporting dreams?

24:39 mins

Synopsis: ST Sports Talk is The Straits Times' monthly sports podcast.

In this episode, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Laura Chia invite Vera Ong and David Chua, who are among a growing group of parents who have gone against the traditional grain and thrown their full support behind their childrens’ pursuit of elite-level sport.

Ms Ong is the mother of 19-year-old tennis player Ethan Lye, who has largely been based abroad since 2012 honing his skills, while Mr Chua is the father of 25-year-old national badminton player Grace, who has represented Singapore at three SEA Games and the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in 2018.

They discuss: Why they decided to go all in, and whether they had doubts (1:20) Challenges as a parent taking this path (7:08) Have critics told them they’ve made the wrong decision? (14:56) How have their respective decisions affected them and their kids? (19:58)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Laura Chia (laura@sph.com.sg) and Penelope Lee

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 128: Olivia Rodrigo's rising stardom

13:02 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week's Life Weekend Picks, music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi talks about the rising stardom of teenage pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo, whose singles have been topping the charts.

Film correspondent John Lui looks ahead of the second season of Black Summer, which drops on Netflix on June 17.

Senior food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke shares the best meals to tar pau from the Coconut Club, as well as Chef Sham which sells vinegar trotters, fish maw pig stomach chicken.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

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The Big Story Ep 93: Non-mRNA vaccines to be allowed through private sector

3:13 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

The Health Ministry said on Wednesday (June 2) that Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine will be allowed under the Special Access Route. This follows the announcement by the World Health Organisation on Tuesday that it had approved the vaccine for use under its Emergency Use Listing.

Meanwhile, on Monday, the Ministry of Health said that it would allow unregistered new Covid-19 vaccines through the private healthcare sector.

Dr Tan Teck Jack, chief executive of Northeast Medical Group, shares whether his clinics will offer these vaccines.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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Bookmark This! Ep 22: Lurkers and lingering spirits in Sandi Tan and Zen Cho's new novels

17:38 mins

Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li look at two new genre-bending novels that mix horror and humour, Lurkers by Singapore-born film-maker Sandi Tan and Black Water Sister by Malaysian author Zen Cho.

Listen at: 1. Lurkers by Sandi Tan (0:35)

Black Water Sister by Zen Cho (9:42)

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Fa’izah Sani

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Letter From The Bureau Ep 2: How Chinese Communist Party is popularly viewed in China during Covid-19

18:42 mins

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's foreign desk editor Bhagyashree Garekar in this podcast series as she talks about life as it goes on, amid, and in spite of the headlines, with one of ST’s 30-odd correspondents in 15 cities across the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe every month. They will share with you some of the more interesting things they are reporting on from the countries they are based in.

In this episode, she hosts Danson Cheong - ST's China correspondent based in Beijing - about how China is celebrating the centenary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in 2021.

They chat about the following:

What lies in China's Jinggang mountains? A museum sacred to CCP (2:05) Membership numbers of the CCP, the world's biggest party (4:45) Does it hurt a citizen professionally or socially, if that person is not a member of the CCP (7:05) How is the CCP popularly viewed in China? (10:30) How important is this centenary to China's President Xi Jinping? (13:35)

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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Regional Round-up Ep 1: Reviewing Malaysia's Covid Full Movement Control Order

9:18 mins

Synopsis: Every Wednesday, The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez analyses South-east Asia's top news developments with Money FM's Elliott Danker.

They chat about the following: Sabah outrage at 16 Chinese military aircraft flying into Malaysian airspace on Monday earlier this week (1:45) Reviewing Malaysia's latest Full Movement Control Order from June 1-14 (3:24) Thailand's economic stimulus plans to try and heal the damage from Covid-19 (6:09) The Filipino mayor of a farming town an hour's drive north of Manila is promising to raffle a cow each month, starting September, to get his constituents to take shots of Covid-19 vaccines from China or Russia (7:19)

Produced by: Money FM 89.3 & Ernest Luis

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The Big Story Ep 92: Malaysia's lockdown - people know it's necessary, but they don't have to like it

9:11 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Across the Causeway, Malaysia began a two-week nationwide lockdown on Tuesday (June 1). Slated to last till June 14, the lockdown only allows essential sectors to continue to operate, and people limited to travel within a 10-kilometre radius of their homes.

ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh shares more on the lockdown measures and the impact on the economy.

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Health Check Ep 61: Why women should protect their hearts against cardiovascular disease

19:02 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

This episode tackles the often underestimated risk of cardiovascular disease in women, and how the symptoms of this disease can differ in women.

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Professor Carolyn Lam, a senior consultant at the Department of Cardiology and the director of Women’s Heart Health at the National Heart Centre Singapore.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women and is responsible for 35% of deaths in women yearly. Studies have also showed that heart disease is deadlier in women than men, and can affect women at all ages, and particularly after menopause.

In the Lancet Women and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Commission published in mid-May, clinicians called for urgent action to reduce burden of cardiovascular disease in women.

This global report is curated by 17 leading expert ambassadors from 11 countries, and one of these Lancet Ambassadors for Women’s Heart Health in this prestigious study is Professor Lam herself, who is also the sole representative from Asia. Trend of heart attacks among women younger than 55 - yet it remains understudied, under-diagnosed, less recognised and treated (2:47) Global death rate from breast cancer is only a tenth of that from heart disease and stroke among women (4:17) How a woman can also suffer classic chest pains like men or atypical symptoms during a suspected cardiac arrest (9:26) Know your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels if you're nearing the age of menopause of about 50 (14:24) Differences between men and women when they complain about heart-related issues (16:01)

Read Lancet Commission paper: www.womencvdcommission.org

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Green Pulse Ep 51: Fishy business on the high seas

17:05 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Across the globe, millions of people rely on fishing for jobs and income, with many fishermen finding it increasingly tough to earn a living due to shrinking catches. They have to compete not only with the impact of climate change and industrial fishing fleets but also illegal fishing operations often controlled by powerful figures far away.

This multi-billion dollar illegal industry is also linked to human slavery, tax evasion and drugs and arms smuggling. But recently, efforts by Interpol and governments are catching up with the illegal fishing kingpins.

In this episode, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty speak with Mr Peter Horn, project director for Ending Illegal Fishing at Pew Trusts, which works closely with Interpol to clamp down on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

They discuss the following points: How the illegal fishing trade works (3:41) Other crimes associated with illegal fishing (6:05) How can consumers make the sustainable choice? (8:57) Working with Interpol to stop illegal fishing (10:17) Can the illegal fishing trade be stopped? (14:55)

Listen to Ep 49 - Can aquaculture solve the seafood “seaspiracy”?: https://omny.fm/shows/green-pulse-1/can-aquaculture-solve-the-seafood-seaspiracy-green

Read Monterey Bay Aquarium's seafood watch website: https://www.seafoodwatch.org/

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The Big Story Ep 91: Jeremy Monteiro becomes first Singaporean to break into US Top 50 jazz chart

4:24 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Local jazz maestro Jeremy Monteiro has become the very first musician from Singapore to break into the Top 50 of the US jazz charts, with the album "Live at No Black Tie Kuala Lumpur".

Mr Monteiro talks about his latest achievement.

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 127: The one where the cast of Friends reunites

9:58 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week's episode, journalist Jan Lee breaks down the much-awaited reunion special and whether it lived up to the hype. (0:58)

Food correspondent Eunice Quek shares more on the ongoing social media campaigns that encourage people to buy from hawkers. (5:42)

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

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ST Sports Talk Ep 131: Will Liverpool or Man United offer a stiffer challenge to City next season?

22:59 mins

Synopsis: ST Sports Talk is The Straits Times' monthly sports podcast.

In this episode, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz discusses with EMTM Video features editor Jonathan Roberts - a Liverpool fan - and ST sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan - a Manchester United supporter - about what they learnt from the Premier League season just passed, and what we can expect on Aug 14 later this year, when the new season kicks off.

They discuss: Were injuries the only reason for Liverpool’s poor season? (1:48) Are Man United really moving in the right direction? (5:55) Could Harry Kane pitch up at Old Trafford? (12:27) Their picks for best performer, goal and moment (14:52)

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The Big Story Ep 90: Tighter Covid protocols for Changi Airport workers, including risk-based segregation

8:03 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Changi Airport Group will segregate some 14,000 airport workers into three distinct zones, with strict measures to ensure the 4,400 workers in the highest-risk zone are protected from Covid-19 and isolated from other staff and the public.

Other measures to reduce the risk of transmission, include testing workers in the highest-risk zone more frequently, only deploying younger and vaccinated workers in this zone as well as ensuring they wear the appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.

ST journalist Kok Yufeng saw these tightened measures first-hand and he shares his observations.

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The Big Story Ep 89: What is SIA's future after posting worst-ever loss?

4:58 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Despite having gone through its worst year in history, Singapore Airlines remains confident that, with access to a flush of funds, it is well armed to emerge as a competitive premium carrier when the pandemic recedes.

ST's associate editor Ven Sreenivasan discusses the outlook for Singapore's national carrier.

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode looks at how disability insurance and long-term care aren’t on the radar of many. Find out why this should be on your must-do list during this pandemic, in this episode brought to you by Great Eastern: https://www.greateasternlife.com/sg/en/index.html

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Colin Chan, managing director of Group Marketing at Great Eastern, who explains the following:

Can you ever be too young to worry about disability insurance (1:48) What is a "living" benefit, and why this is key if you have a longer runway of potential needs (2:52) Many young people suffer disabilities caused by accidents and unforeseen circumstances (3:15) Calculating long-term care costs in Singapore (5:50) How a 30-year-old can use CPF Medisave to pay for premiums up to $600 a year, including a yearly cash top-up for higher monthly payout benefits (6:47)

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Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

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PopVultures Ep 47: The return of Bennifer (OG edition)

27:27 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are back together and the #PopVultures have all the juice on the Hollywood power couple. Hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo relive the real-life soap opera that is Bennifer - from how they met while filming the box office flop Gigli, to when they postponed their wedding and eventually broke up.

They also trace the chain of events leading to the couple's reunion, including Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez's cringeworthy Instagram story and Affleck's unsuccessful fling with Ana de Armas and dating app Raya.

Finally, Jan and Sam Jo wonder why people seem to be so besotted with Bennifer. Could it be nostalgia, parasocial interaction or Jenny From The Block's undeniable star power?

Here's a quick look at what they cover: Bennifer origins: From Gigli to their break-up (2:23) Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez (4:56) Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas (8:28) Bennifer returns: From Los Angeles to Montana (13:14) Why are people besotted with Bennifer? (17:12)

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) and Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Fa'izah Sani

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 126: Stage play by S'pore's leading theatre companies goes virtual

7:22 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week's Life Picks, we cover activities that you can do without leaving your home, including watching a renowned stage production online and the best way to tar pau roast meats.

Senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern shares more on The Commission, a stage play by Singapore's three leading theatre companies which can be enjoyed online. (0:30)

Food editor Tan Hsueh Yun reviews a roast meats stall in Ang Mo Kio. (3:05)

Film correspondent John Lui discusses the upcoming Singapore Mental Health Film Festival, which features five films that can be watched online. (5:20)

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

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Power Play Ep 1: Can US-China competition save the planet's environment?

9:57 mins

They chat about the following: Why scepticism over China's climate ambitions are misplaced (1:06) How the US is balancing competition and cooperation with China on climate change (4:00) Why part of the US view is political as the Biden administration is selling renewable energy as a way to create jobs, since the switch from fossil fuels will cost a lot of jobs (4:27)

Why a US and China “race to the top” can strengthen the planet’s climate protection via competition to develop better and cheaper green technologies (6:55)

Why Asian countries such as Vietnam and Cambodia involved in coal projects under China's Belt and Road Initiative, might be "called out" or caught in this US-China tussle (7:46)

Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong as they chat with fellow ST Asian Insiders Bhagyashree Garekar, Nirmal Ghosh, Tan Dawn Wei and Zakir Hussain for this special Clubhouse chat at 8pm-8.45pm on May 25: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/xBzj7qn2

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Produced by: Charissa Yong (charyong@sph.com.sg), Danson Cheong (dansonc@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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The Big Story Ep 88: Expert explains what it means if Covid-19 becomes airborne

7:05 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of NUS' Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, explains the risk of higher transmissibility of Covid-19 in transient settings.

He also talks about the additional challenges to Singapore's pandemic management, following reports about the possibility of airborne transmission happening in some settings.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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Invisible Asia Ep 9: 'I've been told South Korea's not the country for my belief,' says a Korean Muslim

14:06 min

Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition 9-episode series in which The Straits Times casts the spotlight on people and communities living in the shadows of their societies where they exist largely unseen and unheard of.

The Straits Times' South Korea correspondent Chang May Choon closes our series as she casts the spotlight on the South Korean Muslim minority. As many as 3,000 South Koreans convert to Islam each year, according to the Korea Muslim Federation.

But a lack of understanding of Islam among the country’s general populace, contributes to the daily difficulties that they face for their belief.

In this podcast, listen to translated testimonies from South Korean Muslim converts Song Bo-ra, Lee Seul and Yu Hong-jong. Our series' narrator is Tan Jia Ning. How Bo-ra counters misconceptions about the way the hijab is viewed (2:01) Lee Seul still uneasy in public after her own conversion to Islam (4:33)

South Korean government working to change its people's mindsets about Islam as Muslim tourist numbers rose pre-Covid (5:51)

Hong-jong on the difference between the way Christians and Muslims are viewed in South Korea (8:14) Booming demand for halal Korean food from Muslim students, workers and tourists (9:28) Lee Seul and Song Bo-ra helping to make South Korea a more Muslim-friendly country (11:20)

Read the full story by Chang May Choon: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/many-koreans-have-big-misunderstandings-about-islam

Produced by: Magdalene Fung, Tan Jia Ning, Adam Azlee, Fa'izah Sani, Penelope Lee & Ernest Luis

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Invisible Asia Ep 4: 'We've always lived here, yet we don't belong,' say Thailand's sea gypsies

9:36 min

Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition series in which The Straits Times casts the spotlight on people and communities living in the shadows of their societies where they exist largely unseen and unheard of. Do follow all nine episodes of Invisible Asia over the next two months on The Straits Times podcast channel on Apple podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts.

The Straits Times' Indochina bureau chief Tan Hui Yee explores the lives of the Urak Lawoi, aboriginal Malays from Thailand’s sea gypsy community, who are battling the authorities and developers for their right to stay on in their long-time coastal homes on the resort island of Phuket. Our series' narrator is Tan Jia Ning: Jitti Pramongkit speaks of the discrimination and difficulties her people face daily (1:20) The Urak Lawoi fight a losing battle against rich developers and authorities for their land in Phuket (2:33) Patcharaphon Pramongkit recounts how being mocked and bullied led her to drop out of school eventually (5:07) The Urak Lawoi struggle to make a living and maintain their ways of life, especially during the pandemic (6:32) Why Jitti prays for tourists to return to Phuket once more (7:50)

Read the full story by Tan Hui Yee: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/weve-always-lived-here-yet-we-dont-belong

Produced by: Tan Hui Yee, Magdalene Fung, Ernest Luis, Adam Azlee, Penelope Lee

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Invisible Asia Ep 1: 'My ISIS fighter brother turned me into an advocate against terror'

10:23 mins

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The Straits Times' regional correspondent Tan Jia Ning narrates and also speaks to Muhammad In’am Amin, 44, in Indonesia.

He is the founder of Kopi Gandroeng in Jogjakarta, the base for his counter-terrorism organisation Yayasan Lingkar Perdamaian (Peace Network Foundation).

In'am's brother, Wildan Mukhollad, was the first Indonesian to die fighting for the Islamic State terrorist group in the Middle East, in 2014. Wildan was only 19. In'am recalls how Wildan became radicalised soon after leaving to study in Egypt (2:25) Their family is labelled as "terrorists" and ostracised in their village after Wildan's death (3:28) In'am rebuilds life in Jogjakarta, helping to pull vulnerable youth back from the brink of religious extremism (4:49) His strategy proves an effective alternative to the government’s deradicalisation programmes (6:17) The Quran's words of tolerance, mercy and kindness must ring louder than those of war and jihad, In'am says (8:35)

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Produced by: Tan Jia Ning, Magdalene Fung, Ernest Luis & Adam Azlee

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Invisible Asia Ep 6: 'We've lived here for decades, but we still can't fit in,' say Hong Kong's silent outsiders

15:08 min

The Straits Times' Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang speaks to India-born Steven and Chinese mainlander Amy Zhang about the discrimination they face daily in Hong Kong, despite having lived there for decades. Our series' narrator is Tan Jia Ning.

The discrimination they face in public tends to be more subtle. Find out how. Micro-aggressions faced by Steven due to the colour of his skin (1:04) How Steven copes with discrimination (3:46) Amy remembers when mainlanders like her were treated better (7:09) How Hong Kong's education policies may have contributed to the situation (9:33) Chinese mainlanders still have a long way to go to gain wider acceptance (12:22)

Read the full story by Claire Huang: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/i-still-cant-call-myself-a-hong-konger

Produced by: Magdalene Fung, Tan Jia Ning, Penelope Lee, Ernest Luis & Adam Azlee

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Invisible Asia Ep 7: 'I wanted to escape this life by hiding who I was,' says an 'untouchable' in Japan

14:17 min

The Straits Times' Japan correspondent Walter Sim speaks with Japan's "untouchables", known as the burakumin. They are descendants of a shunned caste from a long-gone era, who are still ostracised in modern times purely because of their lineage. Our series' narrator is Tan Jia Ning.

Official estimates number the burakumin at 900,000, but activists says there are as many as 3 million across the country who have moved out of the hamlets their ancestors once lived in. Risa Kumamoto - emerging from discrimination against burakumin to become a respected academic (0:30) History of Japan's burakumin (2:00) Emotionally scarred while growing up as a burakumin (3:59) Taro Murasaki: From monkey trainer to monkey theme park owner (7:46)

The late Japanese politician blocked from becoming Japan's Prime Minister in 2001, chiefly because of his ancestry (9:58)

How burakumin such as abattoir worker Yuki Miyazaki still live in fear of their ancestry being exposed in public (10:23)

Read the full story by Walter Sim: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/i-wanted-to-escape-this-life-by-hiding-who-i-was

Produced by: Magdalene Fung, Tan Jia Ning, Toh Wen Li, Yeo Sam Jo, Ernest Luis & Adam Azlee

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Invisible Asia Ep 8: 'I was afraid to be rejected if I spoke up,' says childhood abuse victim in the Philippines

16:14 min

The Straits Times' Philippines correspondent Raul Dancel casts the spotlight on sexual abuse and domestic violence against vulnerable children in the Philippines. He speaks with Filipino Erick Reyes, 44, on his early experience with abuse, which left him fighting his demons well into his adulthood.

Professor Zenaida Rosales, executive director of the Centre for Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse in the Philippines, also discusses deep-seated issues related to child abuse. Our series' narrator is Tan Jia Ning. Erick and his siblings view their violent and often-absent father with fear, loathing and anger (0:49) Five-year-old Erick is sexually abused by an older boy and left feeling hurt, guilty and confused (2:30) At age 12, he decides to enrol in a seminary to escape his "demons" (4:39) Dropping out of the seminary (6:33) Why sexually abused boys seldom report or discuss their experiences in the Philippines, where the crime of rape applies only to women (8:00) Erick finds understanding, catharsis and healing in a group similarly trying to reconcile their gender preferences with their religious faith (11:24) Erick speaks out to prevent more voiceless young people from going through the same painful journey he did as a youth (12:26)

Read the full story by Raul Dancel: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/i-was-afraid-id-be-rejected-if-i-told-people-of-my-abuse

Produced by: Magdalene Fung, Tan Jia Ning, Ernest Luis & Adam Azlee

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Invisible Asia Ep 5: 'What's worse than the job is the humiliation,' say India's sewer cleaners

11:56 min

The Straits Times' India correspondent Rohini Mohan shines the spotlight on India's sewer cleaners. As many as a million Dalits - the lowest of the low in India's caste-ridden society - still ply the dangerous trade despite it having been outlawed for years. And they are powerless to escape it.

In a country plagued with millions of choked toilets and drains, these indispensable workers go about their jobs daily without professional equipment, risking death from toxic fumes or drowning in liquid human waste, all to eke a living. Our series' narrator is Tan Jia Ning: Pedanna speaks of clearing out human waste in the streets, homes and offices, and of the abuse he faces daily for being a sewer cleaner (0:55) The Indian government’s efforts to outlaw the dehumanising practice of manual scavenging has served only to force these workers underground (3:24) Few police complaints are ever filed when a sewer cleaner dies at work, and the workers are often powerless to fight for compensation (5:54) Senior sewer cleaner Munisamy shares how he copes with the daily disgust and humiliation he faces on the job (9:03) Munisamy's 17-year-old granddaughter Chandana is among a new generation of Dalits who refuse to be silenced (9:50)

Read the full story by Rohini Mohan: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/whats-worse-than-the-job-is-the-humiliation-we-face

Produced by: Magdalene Fung, Tan Jia Ning, Sazali Abdul Aziz, Rohit Brijnath, Penelope Lee, Ernest Luis & Adam Azlee

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Invisible Asia Ep 3: 'I felt so alone,' says foreigner who married Singaporean man

9:21 mins

The Straits Times' senior social affairs correspondent Theresa Tan speaks to two foreign brides in Singapore on their struggles to adapt to life in a new city, far from their loved ones back at home. Our series' narrator is Tan Jia Ning: Once a financially independent woman in Indonesia, Siti finds her movements restricted by her controlling husband in Singapore (0:31) A timely programme and a buddy system prove a lifeline for lost, lonely Vietnamese bride Anna in the early years of her marriage (2:36) Anna pays it forward by befriending other Vietnamese women newly married to Singaporean men (3:33) The collective plight of the many “voiceless", "invisible” migrant brides in Singapore (5:06)

Read the full story by Theresa Tan: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/i-felt-so-alone-in-singapore

Produced by: Magdalene Fung, Tan Jia Ning and Ernest Luis

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Invisible Asia Ep 2: 'My ambitions are but empty dreams,' says Chinese migrant worker

10:25 mins

The Straits Times' China correspondent Danson Cheong explores the hardships that short-term labourer Wei Xiaoqiang faces daily. Xiaoqiang is one among China’s 290 million rural migrants who have moved to the big cities to seek a better life.

But a lack of skills has kept such migrants out of most employment opportunities, forcing them into an endless cycle of grabbing whatever temporary jobs are hawked their way, at places such as the Majuqiao labour market in the outskirts of Beijing. Our series' narrator is Tan Jia Ning: Xiaoqiang on what it's like to have to find a new job each day and struggle to keep up to earn his wages (2:27) He yearns for a better life, doing something different, but his dreams still seem far out of reach to him (3:44) Why China's rural migrants are stuck at the bottom of the "food chain" (4:51) With short-term labour romanticised for the "gig worker lifestyle", Xiaoqiang says it's in fact 'an incredibly lonely life' (6:52) Challenges mounting for such workers in China, and what the government has done to alleviate the problem (7:38)

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Produced by: Tan Jia Ning, Magdalene Fung, Ernest Luis & Adam Azlee

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Health Check Ep 60: How to sleep right

10:42 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Dr Richard Swinburne, a sleep scientist and the Head of Sports Nutrition at the Singapore Sports Institute on sleep hygiene, how long a nap should be and how a lack of sleep can affect your health.

They discuss the following points: Develop a good sleep-wake basic routine; go to bed and wake up within 30-60 minutes of the same time each day (2:50) How having less than 6 hours of sleep a night will seriously affect long-term health (4:18) How long should an effective nap be? (6:53) What happens to your body when you wake up after a hour-long nap, and why taxi drivers should try not to drive till 30 minutes after they wake up (7:18) How good sleep nourishes the body and a person's emotional health (8:50)

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Ep 10 - Can schools and parents help boost the cognition and well-being of sleep-deprived Singaporean teenagers? https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/can-schools-and-parents-help-boost-the-cognition-a

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

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ST Sports Talk Ep 130: Ex-Malaysia Cup star Abbas Saad reflects on rollercoaster football journey

7:22 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In this episode, sports correspondent David Lee talks to Singapore's former Malaysia Cup star Abbas Saad, who is in town to undergo the Asian Football Confederation Pro Licence course.

Abbas talks about how he was affected by the sensational match-fixing case in which he was convicted and received a lifetime ban from football-related activities in Singapore, which was later rescinded. He also shares who he thinks are the current Singapore players that could have made it to his 1994 M-League and Malaysia Cup-winning Lions team.

They discuss: Abbas' best memories of his Malaysia Cup adventures with Singapore (0:50) How he felt after receiving the ban (1:55) The meeting with fugitive and former Lions team-mate Michal Vana, a key figure in the match-fixing case (3:39) Players in the Singapore Premier League who excite him (5:28) His message to local footballers and fans (6:08)

Produced by: David Lee (davidlee@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

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Green Pulse Ep 50: Are electric vehicles really green?

23:08 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Singapore wants to decarbonise its transport sector, as part of its goal of reaching net-zero emissions as soon as viable in the second half of the century. The Republic plans to phase out all internal combustion engine vehicles by 2040, and has announced initiatives to improve uptake of electric vehicles, including tax incentives and the roll-out of more charging points.

But if electric vehicles still draw electricity from the national grid, which in Singapore is still fossil-based, are they really more environmentally friendly?

Green Pulse hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty chat with Mr Goh Chee Kiong, chief executive of Charge+ , the green mobility arm of Singapore clean energy company Sunseap Group, as they discuss the following points: If electric vehicles draw power from the grid, which is still fossil-based, are they really more environmentally friendly than those that run on petrol? (1:03) Other than fuel source, what other factors make an EV greener than an internal combustion engine vehicle? (7:05) The mining of raw materials for electric vehicles is not known for its environmental credentials. How can pressure on the environment be reduced in the manufacture of electric vehicles? (10:19) Other than benefits to the environment, what are the advantages of electric vehicles to human health? (14:00) Pain points of widespread electric vehicle adoption in Singapore (17:25)

Listen to Ep 45: Can an electric vehicle push and petrol duty hike green Singapore's land transport sector? https://omny.fm/shows/green-pulse-1/can-an-electric-vehicle-push-and-petrol-duty-hike

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Penelope Lee

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Asian Insider Ep 70: Myanmar descending into economic collapse

18:29 mins

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

The international community needs to brace for a humanitarian catastrophe in Myanmar, as analysts Richard Horsey and Pwint Htun tell Asian Insider.

They discuss the following points: People risking their lives to withdraw cash (4:16) UN should consider delivering aid through mobile phones (9:33) Criminal networks already well-entrenched in Myanmar (12:40) Risk of state failure spreading to centre of Myanmar (14:00) Military has undone decades of progress in poverty alleviation (15:27)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

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The Big Story Ep 87: Making sense of Singapore's new Covid-19 clusters

5:50 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

The Health Ministry on Monday announced 19 new Covid-19 cases, including three in the community. Of the three cases, two work in Changi Airport Terminal 3 and are linked to the Changi Airport cluster.

Professor Eric Finkelstein, from the Health Services and Systems Research Programme at Duke-NUS Medical School, weighs in on the emergence of new Covid-19 clusters here.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode covers insurance, a risk management fundamental you need to sort out before considering more advanced money hacks. Find out why critical illness insurance is more crucial than ever during this pandemic, in this episode brought to you by Great Eastern: https://www.greateasternlife.com/sg/en/index.html

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Colin Chan, managing director of Group Marketing at Great Eastern, who explains the following: What is critical illness insurance and where it sits in your insurance portfolio (0:44) Understanding the latest multi-pay critical illness plan (3:12) How such a plan can continue to cover you even after you suffer from your first critical illness (4:50) Ensuring continued critical coverage given that illnesses are happening at a younger age (8:30) The percentage top-up premium needed to ensure continued multi-pay critical illness coverage (9:35)

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PopVultures Ep 46: Shane Pow & Channel 8’s Succession Crisis

25:56 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

This week, #PopVultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo give an update to the previous episode: Elvin Ng has responded to Dasmond Koh and Angel Lim, who claimed that he flared up at Lim on set.

Then, they move on to another local actor - Shane Pow - who recently had his contract with Mediacorp terminated after he was charged with drink driving. Pow will also be replaced midway through the upcoming series The Heartland Hero, with James Seah taking over the second male lead role.

Jan and Sam Jo talk about his chances of mounting a comeback and how Mediacorp's Channel 8 seems to be in a succession crisis with its roster of young actors.

They also discuss other notable cases of actor replacements due to scandals, including Ji Soo in River Where The Moon Rises and Kevin Spacey in All The Money In The World. Finally, they share their thoughts on whether replacing Pow mid-series will work out for the best.

Here's a quick peek at what they cover: Elvin Ng's response to Dasmond Koh and Angel Lim (0:19) Shane Pow's drink driving charge and James Seah (1:49) Channel 8's succession crisis (8:23) Actor replacements in Korea, Hong Kong and Hollywood (15:17) Will replacing Shane Pow work? (20:32)

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) and Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg)

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Health Check Ep 59: What you can eat to sleep better

14:46 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Dr Richard Swinburne, a sleep scientist and the Head of Sports Nutrition at the Singapore Sports Institute on sleep nutrition, how he flew to Texas a few years ago to help Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling to sleep better and why you need to sleep well before and after getting your Covid-19 vaccine.

They discuss the following points: You can get DNA-tested to see how sensitive you are to caffeine (1:04) Caffeine takes 4-6 hours to break down to half its strength, using a double espresso as an example (1:59) How kiwi fruit, tart cherry in natural concentrate or pill form - and omega 3 fish oils for children - can encourage good sleep (2:29) How having enough sleep can help you before and after a Covid-19 vaccination? (5:46) Helping Singapore's Olympic swim champion Joseph Schooling with the perfect performance-enhancing drug called "Zzzz" (7:24)

Listen to Ep 60 - How to sleep right: https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/how-to-sleep-right-health-check-ep-60

Ep 9 - Why sleep habits need to be formed when young: https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/why-sleep-habits-need-to-be-formed-when-young-heal

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

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Letter From The Bureau Ep 1: Getting to know Little Singapore in the south of India

16:08 mins

In this episode, she hosts Rohini Mohan - ST's India correspondent - about a unique region in south India where the people have strong historical, economic and emotional ties to Singapore.

They chat about the following:

Where is 'Little Singapore' in south India and why it gets this name (0:55) Background to districts surrounding Trichy (short for Tiruchirapalli) - the fourth largest city of Tamil Nadu and its decades-old connection to Singapore (2:28) Hear about little Lee Kuan Yew Jayaprakash, born in Mannargudi town in Tamil Nadu in 2015, and the inspiration for his name (6:30) Amid Covid-19 pandemic, as many migrant workers returned home after job loss or to care for their parents, the love affair with Singapore has turned into separation anxiety (9:05)

Read Rohini Mohan's stories: https://www.straitstimes.com/authors/rohini-mohan

Produced by: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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Speaking Of Asia Ep 1: Do not mock India, learn from its Covid-19 troubles

9:26 mins

Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this series of podcasts based on his weekly columns on Asian issues, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

Ravi argues that while much of the global media has focused on the shortcomings of the Indian government, he sees this as a hybrid, with the effects of the coronavirus as an act of nature - made worse by human errors and emotions, complacency, power play, religion and class issues, and of course, utter misgovernance.

He covers the following reasons for India's seeming Covid collapse as the world watches on:

1st factor: The complacency virus (2:50) 2nd factor: Why and how the Indian elections became coronavirus super spreader events (4:19) 3rd factor: How an ancient Hindu bathing ritual in the Ganges that takes place every 12 years, became another super spreader event (5:53) 4th factor: Only about 2% of Indians vaccinated with their second shot (7:03) Paying tribute to the real heroes of India's underfunded and collapsing health sector (8:00)

Read Ravi Velloor's columns: https://www.straitstimes.com/authors/ravi-velloor

Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa'izah Sani

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 125: New National Gallery exhibition spotlights veteran local artists

9:14 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week's Life Weekend Picks, journalist Toh Wen Li shares more on the new exhibition at National Gallery Singapore, which showcases works by six veteran local artists. (0:22)

If you’re a fan of Emmy-winning Disney series Gravity Falls, chances are you will love new film The Mitchells vs The Machines. Film correspondent John Lui shares his quick review. (3:38)

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

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Asian Insider Ep 69: India's worsening Covid crisis

18:04 mins

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

The new Covid-19 variants in India preyed on a complacent government and population, as ST's India correspondent Rohini Mohan and Ashoka University Professor Gautam Menon, explain on Asian Insider.

They discuss the following points:

1. Bangalore in lockdown after spike in infections (3:34)

2. Complacency set in after the first wave peaked in 2020 (6:47)

3. Official data vs real numbers ‘not fooling anyone’ (9:55)

4. Role of media in focus as India battles deadly second wave (13:09)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

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Green Pulse Ep 49: Can aquaculture solve the seafood “seaspiracy”?

20:38 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

The recently-released Netflix film “Seaspiracy”, which calls on people to stop eating seafood, has generated widespread debate. Supporters say the film highlights the impact of industrial fishing on marine life, bringing public attention to an aspect of the trade that not many usually think about. But others have lambasted the British filmmaker Ali Tabrizi for inaccurate facts and figures used to support the arguments made.

In this episode, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty speak with Professor Dean Jerry, an aquaculture expert from the Singapore campus of the James Cook University, about the implications of seafood consumption and the role of aquaculture in feeding the world.

They discuss the following points: Is the demand for seafood really emptying the oceans? (2:43) How can Singapore consumers identify sustainable wild-caught seafood? (6:55) What is the role of aquaculture in feeding the world? (9:33) But aquaculture does not have a pristine reputation, so can it be made more environmentally-friendly? (13:28) Can there still be plenty of fish in the sea, while ensuring that communities can continue to get access to seafood? (17:25)

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FAO’s (Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN) state of the world fisheries: http://www.fao.org/state-of-fisheries-aquaculture

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Penelope Lee

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Invisible Asia Ep 9: 'Many Koreans have big misunderstandings about Islam'

14:06 min

But a lack of understanding of Islam among the country’s general populace, contributes to the daily difficulties that they face for their belief.

South Korean government working to change its people's mindsets about Islam as Muslim tourist numbers rose pre-Covid (5:51)

Read the full story by Chang May Choon: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/many-koreans-have-big-misunderstandings-about-islam

Produced by: Magdalene Fung, Tan Jia Ning, Adam Azlee, Fa'izah Sani, Penelope Lee & Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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The Big Story Ep 86: Should social gatherings be limited in light of Covid-19 cluster who met over meal?

7:14 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of NUS' Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, weighs in on the latest developments in the Tan Tock Seng cluster, which has grown to 13 cases.

He also discusses whether tighter curbs need to be reimposed on social gatherings, after it was discovered that the seven other cases linked to the 38-year-old Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officer met for a meal.

The Health Ministry said the eight of them had gathered for a meal, when transmission was likely to have taken place.

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The Big Story Ep 85: How to respond to a virus outbreak in hospitals? Expert weighs in

2:21 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Experts in Singapore said that the possible cluster at Tan Tan Seng Hospital is of concern, but these is no need to be overly worried.

Professor Dale Fisher, a senior infectious diseases consultant at National University Hospital, speaks about the measures in place at hospitals to manage such an outbreak.

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The Big Story Ep 84: Covid-19 reinfection cases: Expert on finding bright spots amid grim reality

8:09 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

The past week has delivered a Covid-19 shocker to Singapore, not just because of the increase in community cases, but also the infections in people who had been vaccinated or who had been previously infected.

Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious diseases specialist at the Rophi Clinic, discusses with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay, the grim reality that Covid-19 will never be completely eradicated.

He also weighs in on the US' announcement that fully vaccinated Americans can be unmasked when exercising, dining and socialising outdoors in small groups.

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 124: Chihuly's glass sculptures in bloom

10:04 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week's episode, senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern previews the much-anticipated Dale Chihuly showcase at Gardens by the Bay. She also details how the intricate works of art made it all the way to Singapore, from Seattle in the US. (0:17)

Food correspondent Eunice Quek shares more on the JalanJalan.me website, which offers curated online guides in five Singapore neighbourhoods. (3:50)

Looking for your next binge-worthy Korean drama? Journalist Jan Lee tells us why Sell Your Haunted House is a good option. (6.17)

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

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The Big Story Ep 83: PSLE entry scores explained; No need for perfect results to get into top sec schools

11:26 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Primary Six pupils will not need to achieve perfect scores to get into top secondary schools when the new PSLE scoring system takes effect this year, based on entry scores for 139 secondary schools released on Tuesday (April 27) by the Education Ministry.

The indicative cut-off scores are based on the new PSLE scoring system, which will be used for the first time by this year’s Primary 6 cohort to gain entry to secondary schools next year. Senior education correspondent Sandra Davie advises parents on how to choose the right school for their children, instead of the top school.

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ST Sports Talk Ep 129: Adriano Moraes on his journey from street fighter to MMA champion

8:38 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In this episode, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz talks to One Championship’s flyweight world champion Adriano Moraes, on the back of his highlight-reel knockout of distinguished mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Demetrious Johnson at the One on TNT 1 event.

Moraes talks about how he nearly became drawn into a life of crime as a youth, after being abandoned as a newborn baby in an alley on the streets of Brasilia. He also details how discovering jiujitsu helped him toward a brighter future.

They discuss: A difficult early life, and how jiujitsu saved Moraes (1:51) Giving back to the community in Brasilia (4:40) What’s next for Moraes? (6:26)

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Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode is aimed at young working adults, on the importance of having some kind of financial plan sooner rather than later, instead of waiting till they have a sizeable sum to invest. It is brought to you by HSBC: https://www.hsbc.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Deepak Khanna, head of wealth products and journeys at HSBC, who explains the following: Why HBSC’s FinFit survey shows that young working adults in Singapore aged 24-39 are weakest in their retirement planning (1:34) How is portfolio rebalancing connected to retirement planning (2:45) Are there tailor-made, personalised portfolios you can stress test against various market scenarios? (4:46) Why a "small" portfolio size should not stop you from reviewing your portfolio annually (6:50) Step-by-step guide for young adults to start meeting their future retirement needs early (8:15) Those who scored high on HSBC's FinFit survey review their finances yearly (12:25)

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HSBC's Wealth Portfolio Plus, a relationship manager-guided journey: https://www.hsbc.com.sg/wealth/investments/wealth-portfolio-plus/

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Invisible Asia Ep 8: ‘I was afraid I’d be rejected if I told people of my abuse’

16:14 min

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Produced by: Magdalene Fung, Tan Jia Ning, Ernest Luis & Adam Azlee

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ST Connect webinar: Rising sea level threat to Singapore & low-lying island nations

52:09 mins

Globally, sea-level rise is increasing at a faster pace, threatening Asia's coastal megacities and low-lying island nations such as Singapore. To discuss this urgent issue, this webinar by The Straits Times will look at the latest science and projections of sea-level rise and solutions, including nature-based options, to hold back the seas.

Join ST's climate change editor David Fogarty and the panel of experts: Professor Benjamin Horton, director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore at Nanyang Technological University, Dr Zeng Yiwen, senior research fellow at the NUS Centre for Nature-Based Climate Solutions and Ms Hazel Khoo, director of the Coastal Protection Department at PUB.

This is the first of the monthly ST Connect Webinar series helmed by The Straits Times' journalists on topics ranging from climate change to geopolitics and media literacy.

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 123: Action thriller Nobody turns Breaking Bad's Bob Odenkirk into next John Wick

5:20 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this episdode, film correspondent John Lui reviews Nobody, an action thriller with Bob Odenkirk in the lead role. Odenkirk is most known for portraying Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad. (0:21)

Food correspondent Eunice Quek also shares more about 800° Woodfired Kitchen, the famous Los Angeles pizza franchise in Singapore. (2:40)

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

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Health Check Ep 58: Picking an IP insurer with a good panel of doctors

20:35 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times that aims to help you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Many private sector doctors are upset with Integrated Shield plan insurers for maintaining panels of doctors that they call “highly exclusive”. These panels are one of the measures that IP insurers have undertaken in order to reduce their costs, but doctors say that the IP sector created their own problem and should not penalise them for it.

Doctors have failed to get on the panel, even though they adhere to the fee benchmarks published by the Ministry of Health.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Dr Wong Seng Weng, the medical director and consultant medical oncologist at The Cancer Centre, who sits on several IP panels.

He shares some tips on how one can go about picking the IP insurer with a good and reasonable panel of doctors. They discuss the following points: Dr Wong's own experience of being selected for such panels (1:30) Why seeing a "non-panel" doctor could hit your pocket more now (7:00) What are correct clinical quality measures? (9:08) How can policy holders tell if the panel provided by an IP insurer is good (11:20)

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

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Asian Insider Ep 68: Washington's Taiwan dilemma - worries spike over China's coercive moves

18:09 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

While tensions are up over China's moves against Taiwan, fears of an imminent invasion are alarmist, as analyst Bonnie Glaser tells host Nirmal.

Glaser is transitioning to become director of the Asia Program at the German Marshall Fund of the United States.

They discuss the following points: Economic pressure on Taiwan could harm China itself (4:11) Confidence eroding that Taiwan will reunify with ‘motherland’ (5:58) US faces great challenges in coming to defence of Taiwan (8:39) Is the risk of conflict between China and Taiwan somewhat exaggerated? (11:08) China’s move to block CSIS website was ‘wrong move’ (14:46)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

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ST Sports Talk Ep 128: A microscope over the business of the breakaway European Super League

30:07 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In this episode, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with James Walton, who is sports business group leader at Deloitte South East Asia, about the financial reasons behind the audacious bid for a breakaway European Super League (ESL).

Sazali and Walton also discuss whether these clubs’ fans are partly to blame for fuelling their owners’ greed, how the ESL could change the future of broadcast deals and media consumption trends, whether other sports could follow suit, and whether Walton thinks the ESL will take off at all, given all the criticism.

They discuss: The three reasons behind the mooted breakaway (1:33) How much do teams participating stand to gain? (6:13) Should clubs be more sustainably-run? (13:26) The future of the landscape of broadcast deals (17:20) Whether other sports could see breakaway competitions too (23:01) A clear answer within two weeks (27:01)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) and Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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PopVultures Ep 45: Elvin Ng, Patrick Lee & Bullying in Showbiz

32:00 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

This week the #PopVultures trace the highs and lows of the ongoing feud between Elvin Ng and Patrick Lee.

Both actors fell out after Elvin alleged on a talk show that he was once antagonised by a co-star, which netizens deduced to be Patrick.

Jan and Sam Jo recap the two's most pointed social media posts and uncover Patrick's infamous reputation in Taiwan.

They also weigh in on hosts Dasmond Koh and Danny Yeo's decision to get involved, and discuss the wider, worrying phenomenon of bullying in showbiz.

Here's a quick peek at what they cover: Elvin Ng versus Patrick Lee (1:57) Patrick Lee's past feuds with Zax Wang and Amanda Chu (8:41) Danny Yeo and Dasmond Koh wade in (13:08) Romeo Tan and others stick up for Elvin Ng (17:59) Sora Ma's bullying accusations (19:50) Thoughts on bullying in showbiz (22:45)

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg) & Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Green Pulse Ep 48: Green Finance 101 (Pt 2) - Understanding carbon services & Singapore's potential to be a leader

15:22 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

Singapore is charting a more sustainable future for itself, and has identified growth opportunities in carbon services.

In this second part of a two-part series on green finance, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss this issue with Mr Eugene Wong, chief executive of the Sustainable Finance Institute Asia in Malaysia, as well as Mr Anders Nordheim, who is senior vice-president for Asia sustainable finance at the World Wild Fund for Nature Singapore (WWF-Singapore).

Learn more about what carbon services are, and why Singapore is in a good position to take a lead in this area.

They discuss the following points: What are carbon services? (1:05) The case for and against carbon credits (4:30) How carbon services can provide a business case for nature conservation (5:54) Why Singapore is an ideal hub for carbon services (8:34) Future of green finance (13:30)

Listen to Pt 1 - Green Finance 101: Directing capital to meet climate goals: https://omny.fm/shows/green-pulse-1/green-finance-101-directing-capital-to-meet-climat

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Adam Azlee

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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BT Mark To Market Ep 6: How to ride the next phase of the bull market

12:11 min

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

In this sixth episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into why so many Singapore stocks are still trading below their book values per share even after STI has almost fully recovered from the Covid-19 crash, and how to find winners among them.

He tackles the following points: Controlling shareholders are taking their companies private cheaply (1:45) Why so many Singapore stocks are trading below their book values (4:32) How value unlocking has been a key catalyst for local stocks (6:20) What potentially exciting stocks do, besides merely unlocking value (7:55)

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Invisible Asia Ep 7: 'I wanted to escape this life by hiding who I was'

14:17 min

The late Japanese politician blocked from becoming Japan's Prime Minister in 2001, chiefly because of his ancestry (9:58)

How burakumin such as abattoir worker Yuki Miyazaki still live in fear of their ancestry being exposed in public (10:23)

Read the full story by Walter Sim: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/i-wanted-to-escape-this-life-by-hiding-who-i-was

Produced by: Magdalene Fung, Tan Jia Ning, Toh Wen Li, Yeo Sam Jo, Ernest Luis & Adam Azlee

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The Big Story Ep 82: Cyclists, motorists divided on review of road cycling rules

6:38 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

A proposal to register bicycles and license cyclists to ride on the roads has garnered resistance from the cycling community, who said making bikes like cars would not help make roads safer.

But drivers are mostly supportive of some form of licensing for cyclists, saying it would make them more accountable and ensure that they have the required knowledge of riding in traffic. Journalist Toh Ting Wei shares more.

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 122: Up your Instagram game at over-the-top cafe

9:42 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week's episode, journalist Jan Lee reviews Gong Yoo's new sci-fi action movie Seo Bok. (0:05)

Food editor Tan Hsueh Yun shares more about Cafe de Nicole's Flower, which has style and substance. (2:45)

Travel correspondent Clara Lock suggests where you can get a taste of Korean and Japanese snacks and produce. (5:55)

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

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Bookmark This! Ep 21: Shedding light on Kazuo Ishiguro and Ethan Hawke's novels

14:57 mins

Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li put the spotlight on two novels by celebrity authors - Hollywood actor Ethan Hawke's A Bright Ray Of Darkness and Klara And The Sun by Nobel Laureate Kazuo Ishiguro.

Listen at: A Bright Ray Of Darkness (0.43) Klara And The Sun (4.18)

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li, Aleemah Basirah & Fa'izah Sani

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PopVultures Ep 44: Blowing Raspberries with the Razzies

31:04 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

As awards season goes into full swing, the #PopVultures take a close look at the film industry's most notorious ceremony: The Razzies, or Golden Raspberry Awards, which recognises the worst in cinema.

What started as a makeshift parody of the Academy Awards in someone's living room is now celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Jan and Sam Jo look back on Razzie favourites like Sylvester Stallone and Madonna, and recount iconic moments, like Halle Berry accepting her Worst Actress award for Catwoman in 2005.

The hosts also discuss this year's nominees, from Sia to Anne Hathaway, and wonder if the Razzies are still relevant in a world where misogyny has no place and art has become increasingly subjective.

Finally, they bite the bullet and give out their very own Golden Wolfberries to some of Asia's most underwhelming performers. Here's a quick look at this episode: History of the Razzies (2:40) Famous alumni and sporting celebrities (5:50) Notable nominees this year (12:19) Why the Razzies still matter (or not) (16:26) Who should get a Golden Raspberry/Wolfberry? (24:20)

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) and Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Aleemah Basirah

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Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode plugs the top financial knowledge gaps that some experienced investors may not even know too. It is brought to you by HSBC: https://www.hsbc.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Deepak Khanna, head of wealth products and journeys at HSBC, who explains the following: What are the top 3 financial knowledge gaps and how HSBC's new FinFit online index shows how to close these gaps (0:45) Correcting mismatches between financial product maturity and your own goals, such as university education for your children (2:12) Why not enough people assess their risk tolerance regularly (3:39) Many experienced investors with portfolios larger than S$200,000 are still invested mostly, or even entirely, in equities and bonds. Is that good enough? (6:00) Three steps for investors to build a multi-asset portfolio - with an emphasis on not just broad asset classes but even sub-asset classes (7:50) Fourth step to further diversify your portfolio: How to understand the sustainable investment sector better in 2021 (11:20)

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Invisible Asia Ep 6: 'I’ve lived here for decades but I still can’t call myself a Hong Konger'

15:08 min

Read the full story by Claire Huang: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/i-still-cant-call-myself-a-hong-konger

Produced by: Magdalene Fung, Tan Jia Ning, Penelope Lee, Ernest Luis & Adam Azlee

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 121: Why Mortal Kombat fans should not expect much from latest movie

6:48 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week's Life Picks, assistant Life editor Olivia Ho looks ahead to the Singapore International Festival of Arts in May. There will be 60 shows by local and international acts. (0:28)

Film correspondent John Lui warns fans of the Mortal Kombat franchise not to expect too much from the latest movie. (3.26)

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

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Asian Insider Ep 67: Asians in US speak out against racism

14:00 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

More Asians are pushing back against stereotypes, prejudice and racism in the US.

Film-maker Eunice Lau and college professor Jerrine Tan see the issues through a Singaporean lens.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

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Health Check Ep 57: All you need to know about Covid-19 clinical trials

18:31 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times that aims to help you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Clinical trials are research studies that are usually conducted with healthy volunteers to learn about a potential treatment or vaccine and its effect on humans. There are various trials conducted here, including one for a potential Covid-19 vaccine that’s being developed by Arcturus Therapeutics in the US and the Duke-NUS medical school in Singapore.

Some people have volunteered for the Phase Two vaccine trial conducted at Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s P.H Feng Research Centre.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Adjunct Associate Prof Tan Cher Heng, who runs the centre. Prof Tan is the assistant chairman of the Medical Board (Clinical Research & Innovation) at Tan Tock Seng Hospital as well as its director of clinical trials.

She asks Prof Tan to share as much as he can on the Phase Two trial, the trials on new treatments being done here, and the key things to consider for someone who’s keen on joining a trial.

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee, Aleemah Basirah and Ernest Luis

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ST Sports Talk Ep 127: Jose Mourinho on pressure, man-management and Singapore

12:45 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In this episode, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho, who spoke to ST in an exclusive interview after a virtual live event organised by the club’s main sponsors AIA.

The 'Special One' chatted with ST about the new reality of football affected by Covid and how he has handled the pressure of being in some of football’s hottest seats.

He shares insights into his man management techniques, as well as his tip for stressed-out Singaporeans.

They discuss: Getting used to football's empty stadiums? (0:45) Coping with the pressure of being in football’s hot seats (3:09) Insights into his famed man-management (6:33) What he misses about Singapore (7:24)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) and ST Video team

Edited by: Aleemah Basirah

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Green Pulse Ep 47: Green Finance 101 (Pt 1): Directing capital to meet climate goals

19:10 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

Finance is the fuel that keeps economies humming. And with countries now wanting to build back better from the economic fall-out from Covid-19, there is now a global momentum to ensure that finance is green. In March 2021, an Asean taxonomy board was established to provide a framework to guide green investments in the region. But what exactly does green finance entail, and why is it important for various nations to adopt? And how will it help the world avoid the harshest impacts of climate change?

In the first of a two-part episode on green finance, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the topic with two experts in the field of sustainable finance. Hear from Mr Eugene Wong, chief executive of the Sustainable Finance Institute Asia, as well as Mr Anders Nordheim, who is senior vice president for Asia sustainable finance at the World Wild Fund for Nature Singapore.

They discuss the following points: Difference between green, climate and sustainable finance, and how they differ from usual financing schemes (1:09) Measures in place to prevent green finance from being used for unsustainable or climate-unfriendly projects (8:18) Importance of hammering out definitions on what constitutes a “green” project for the region (9:03) How can retail investors participate in green finance? (15:05)

Listen to Pt 2: Green Finance 101 (Pt 2) - Understanding carbon services https://omny.fm/shows/green-pulse-1/understanding-carbon-services-green-pulse-ep-48

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Adam Azlee

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Invisible Asia Ep 5: ‘What’s worse than the job is the humiliation we face’

11:56 min

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Produced by: Magdalene Fung, Tan Jia Ning, Sazali Abdul Aziz, Rohit Brijnath, Penelope Lee, Ernest Luis & Adam Azlee

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Asian Insider Ep 66: Asean's Myanmar dilemma

15:38 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Mr Kasit Piromya, former Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs, says Asean and Thailand in particular, have the obligation to restore democracy to the people of Myanmar.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Aleemah Basirah

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 120: Get introduced to forest bathing concept in Singapore

10:46 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week's Life Weekend Picks, journalist Jan Lee shares more on the small-scale Leslie Cheung film festival at Golden Village theatres. (0:45)

STFood online editor Hedy Khoo raves about a new French bistro along the Rail Corridor. (3:45)

Also, journalist Toh Wen Li tells us how to get into nature with "forest bathing" in Singapore. (7:35)

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Aleemah Basirah

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BTxM+S podcast Ep 4: How sustainable property developments can save costs

12:01 min

Synopsis: This is the final instalment in a series of four episodes on Marina One Residences and topics covering the advantages of inner city park-like living in the heart of Singapore's downtown area. It is brought to you by developer M+S: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts hosts Ong Choon Fah, CEO of Edmund Tie & Company, and they discuss the following: What is the impact of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) on Singapore's property market? (1:10) How sustainable features built into your new property results in reduced maintenance costs and increased returns for investors (2:45) Features such as cross-ventilation in sustainable property developments such as Marina One Residences (6:00)

Do buyers favour "low lifestyle cost and carbon-footprint" locations that could be more attractive in the future resale market? (7:10) How a property's mixed-use design also contributes to its carbon footprint equation, and mindset changes for developers (9:45)

Find out more:

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Ep 3 - CBD home buying - factoring in lifestyle and well-being: https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/bt-x-m-s-podcast-ep-3-cbd-home-buying-what-role-do

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

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ST Sports Talk Ep 126: More Chinese footballers, and a SEA Games gold by 2029?

11:23 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In the final of a three-part series, ST sports editor Lee Yulin and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chat with the two men spearheading the government’s ambitious Unleash The Roar! project to lift Singapore football standards with the goal of getting the national team to the 2034 World Cup.

Their guests, Lim Teck Yin, chief executive officer of national sports agency Sport Singapore, and Bernard Tan, deputy president of the Football Association of Singapore, share how harnessing an untapped segment of the population could help achieve such targets, and by when.

They discuss: Can Singapore harness more Chinese talents? (1:06) Timing of milestones targeted under the project (5:23) A message to the Singapore public (7:29)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Penelope Lee

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Invisible Asia Ep 4: 'We have always lived here, so they have to make space for us'

9:36 min

Read the full story by Tan Hui Yee: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/weve-always-lived-here-yet-we-dont-belong

Produced by: Tan Hui Yee, Magdalene Fung, Ernest Luis, Adam Azlee, Penelope Lee

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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BT Money Hacks Ep 92: Trends for Asia's ESG investing outlook in 2021 and beyond

12:12 min

Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode looks at Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - a growing area of interest for retail investors especially in Asia - and the outlook for ESG investing in 2021 and beyond. It is brought to you by Fidelity International: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Victoria Mio, director for Asian equities at Fidelity International, who explains the following:

Fidelity’s annual global Analyst Survey 2021 shows how Asia (including China) is not far behind the West when it comes to sustainability awareness (1:00) Net-zero carbon emissions: What it means for investors and what factors and values in companies they should look for (3:26) More carbon neutrality progress in utilities and telecom sector companies than within energy sector (6:12) Percentage estimates of companies that will achieve carbon neutrality in coming decades (7:20) How sustainable investors have a role to play in forcing positive change in companies (8:03) Will there be more emphasis on social issues versus the 'E' and 'G' in ESG? (9:10)

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Fidelity International: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/news-and-insights/outlook

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Ep 90 - Investing in China's market - the case for retail investors: https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/investing-in-chinas-market-the-case-for-retail-inv

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

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PopVultures Ep 43: On Patty Hou, her mother and mistresses

18:41 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

In this episode, the #PopVultures look to Taiwan, where television host Patty Hou and her mother, veteran actress Lin Yue Yun, have come under fire after crying on the reality show My Dearest Ladies.

Jan and Sam Jo give a too long; didn't read rundown of Lin's checkered past as a mistress (not once, but twice) and unpack why netizens are upset with the mother and daughter - from the duo being paid to be on the show, to them seemingly glorifying extramarital affairs.

They also discuss sexist double-standards when it comes to adultery, and wonder if some of the vitriol ought to be directed at the cheating husbands instead. Here's a peek at what they cover: Lin Yue Yun's extramarital affairs (2:02) Backlash over My Dearest Ladies (6:27) Sexist views on adultery (10:46) (15:46) Patty Hou's "collapsed" public persona (人设) (14:25) A special shoutout to loyal listeners (17:20)

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg) & Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Asian Insider Ep 65: Time not Asean's side as it scrambles for strategy for Myanmar crisis

11:20 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Asean does matter to Myanmar's generals, but the space for intervention is narrowing, as Asian Insider's guests Kavi Chongkittavorn and Moe Thuzar tell host Nirmal Ghosh.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

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McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast: Deciphering Asia's 2021 business agenda

40 mins

Synopsis: Permission granted to The Straits Times to reproduce this podcast by McKinsey & Company. This podcast episode looks at Asia's 2021 business news agenda.

Oliver Tonby - chairman of McKinsey & Company in Asia - hosts Kevin Krolicki, the Asia regional editor for Reuters and Ravi Velloor, an associate editor with The Straits Times.

They look back at the remote and Work-From-Home revolution of 2020 and look ahead to 2021 discussing the following topics: The big agenda events and how they will turn out - the Tokyo Olympics and the World Economic Forum that has been delayed to be held in Singapore (Aug 17-20) (5:21) US-China relations, reordering of supply chains, and the interest rate cycle (7:26) Ongoing technology revolution and trends in Asia (18:43) Climate risk, sustainability, inequality and how Asia is shaping up in these areas (27:39)

Produced by: McKinsey & Company

Edited by: McKinsey & Company

Permission granted to The Straits Times to reproduce this podcast by McKinsey & Company.

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 119: Modern Chinese fare at TungLok's newest offering

12:41 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week's Life Weekend Picks, senior food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke shares the must-try dishes from Qin restaurant, TungLok's newest offering.

Music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi predicts the young musicians that will emerge as the big winners at the upcoming Youth Music Awards.

Journalist Jan Lee shares whether Broadway hit Hamilton translates well on the Disney+ streaming service.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Aleemah Basirah

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BTxM+S Podcast Ep 3: CBD home buying - factoring in lifestyle and well-being

13:07 min

Synopsis: This is the third in a series of four episodes on Marina One Residences and topics covering the advantages of inner city park-like living in the heart of Singapore's downtown area. It is brought to you by developer M+S: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy at ERA Realty Network, as they discuss the following: More residential properties within the central business district (CBD) today (1:13) Key pros and cons of living within the CBD (2:36) How ERP charges can be offset with a residence connected to MRT network (3:33)

Calculating "value" of being nearer to top lifestyle, retail, dining and cultural options downtown (6:54) Well-being value: Easy access to beneficial "green heart" areas within and near residences in the Marina Bay financial district area (9:57)

Find out more:

Marina One Residences: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/

Virtual Tour: http://marinaone.com.sg/virtualtour.html

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Ep 2 - Understand prime property investing in Singapore better: https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/understand-prime-property-investing-in-singapore-b

Ep 4 - How sustainable property developments can save costs: https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/bt-x-m-s-podcast-ep-4-esg-property-investing-how-w

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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ST Sports Talk Ep 125: Can children succeed in SG football with a good post-playing career?

13:23 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In the second of a three-part series, ST sports editor Lee Yulin and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chat with the two men spearheading the government’s ambitious Unleash The Roar! project to lift Singapore football standards with the goal of getting the national team to the 2034 World Cup.

Their guests, Lim Teck Yin, chief executive officer of national sports agency Sport Singapore, and Bernard Tan, deputy president of the Football Association of Singapore, share how they plan to convince parents to buy into their long-term plan for the local game.

They discuss: Can parents be convinced of a football future for their kids? (0:37) Singapore’s ‘generational change’ (8:15) To play or not to play? The dilemma during exams (9:37)

Listen to Pt 1 - How can football build a culture of excellence needed for Unleash The Roar plan?: https://omny.fm/shows/gameoftwohalves-1/how-can-football-build-a-culture-of-excellence-nee

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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The Big Story Ep 81: Why travel bubbles with islands are not safer than those with larger countries

6:50 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

The Singapore Government is exploring ways to facilitate travel bubble later in 2021, on top of current travel arrangements, as vaccination programmes kick off worldwide.

Host Olivia Quay speaks with infectious diseases expert Professor Paul Tambyah, the president of the Asia-Pacific Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infection, on travel bubble models that may work for Singapore.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Aleemah Basirah

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Invisible Asia Ep 3: 'I felt so alone in Singapore'

9:21 mins

Read the full story by Theresa Tan: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/i-felt-so-alone-in-singapore

Produced by: Magdalene Fung, Tan Jia Ning and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Asian Insider Ep 64: Quad countries to deliver 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses

14:38 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Without naming China, Quad countries aim to beef up cooperation based on values and principles. Our U.S. Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh speaks with India bureau chief Nirmala Ganapathy and Japan Correspondent Walter Sim on the inaugural Quad summit.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Aleemah Basirah

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BT x M+S Podcast Ep 2: Understand prime property investing in Singapore better

11:52 min

Synopsis: This is the second in a series of four episodes on Marina One Residences and topics covering the advantages of inner city park-like living in the heart of Singapore's downtown area. It is brought to you by developer M+S: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy at ERA Realty Network, as they discuss the following: The definitions that make a property "prime", and how the new financial District 1 has joined traditional high-end real estate areas such as Districts 9,10 and 11 (0:50) Which development with wider unit selections buyers can purchase directly from the developer (2:05) Key characteristics of high-end properties relevant for prime real estate buyers (2:25)

Step-by-step roadmap for a buyer thinking of a home in Singapore’s upmarket districts (6:08)

Covid-19's impact on Singapore's high-end residential property market, and how the vaccination programme can lead to higher demand (9:10)

Find out more:

Marina One Residences: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/

Virtual Tour: http://marinaone.com.sg/virtualtour.html

Registration: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/register.html

Listen to Ep 1 - Pros and cons of investing in mixed-use property: https://str.sg/Jj9H

Ep 3 - CBD home buying - factoring in lifestyle and well-being: https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/bt-x-m-s-podcast-ep-3-cbd-home-buying-what-role-do

Ep 4 - How sustainable property developments can save costs: https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/bt-x-m-s-podcast-ep-4-esg-property-investing-how-w

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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BT x M+S Podcast Ep 1: Pros and cons of investing in mixed-use property

11:21 min

Synopsis: This is the first in a series of four episodes on Marina One Residences and topics covering the advantages of inner city park-like living in the heart of Singapore's downtown area. It is brought to you by developer M+S: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Ong Choon Fah, CEO of Edmund Tie & Company, and they discuss the following: Understanding what is a mixed-use property development before buying or investing (0:32) Pros and cons of buying a mixed-use property development for the purpose of investment (1:25) Why are mixed-use developments more resilient investments in the Covid-19 era and more sustainable? (2:16)

What is living in the heart of the new Marina Bay financial district like, and the possible tenant pool of financial workers (5:10)

Aiming for Singapore's transport concept of a 20-minute town, with amenities accessible within that time frame (8:00)

Resale value and why millennials, and even seniors who are "empty nesters", are keen on mixed-use property developments (8:50)

Find out more:

Marina One Residences: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/

Virtual Tour: http://marinaone.com.sg/virtualtour.html

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Listen to Ep 2 - Understand prime property investing in Singapore better: https://str.sg/Jj9j

Ep 3 - CBD home buying - factoring in lifestyle and well-being: https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/bt-x-m-s-podcast-ep-3-cbd-home-buying-what-role-do

Ep 4 - How sustainable property developments can save costs: https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/bt-x-m-s-podcast-ep-4-esg-property-investing-how-w

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 118: Can Minari win Best Picture at next month's Oscars?

11:28 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this episode, we get a glimpse into a new book uncovering 130 under-the-radar spots in Singapore, review Tablescape's new menu, and dissect Oscar Best Picture nominee Minari.

Travel correspondent Clara Locks flips the pages of Secret Singapore, an upcoming book that explores Singapore's hidden gems.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team, Aleemah Basirah & Penelope Lee

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BT Mark To Market Ep 5: How to invest in an overvalued market

8:34 min

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

In this fifth episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul talks about how to invest in the market at a time when Covid-19 beneficiaries like Top Glove face a looming earnings slump while recovery plays like Singapore Airlines are yet to deliver significant improvement in profitability. Why the Straits Times Index began outpacing the S&P500 in Oct 2020 (1:40) SIA's rocketing share price belies continued cash-burn and hefty losses (2:55) Analysts unsure how to price Top Glove's sinking stock as earnings peak (4:12) Investors should be selective, and avoid being fully invested in the market (6:08)

Produced by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Lee Kim Siang and Adam Azlee

Edited by: Aleemah Basirah

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ST Sports Talk Ep 124: How can football build a culture of excellence needed for Unleash The Roar plan?

12:27 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month.

In the first of a three-part series, ST sports editor Lee Yulin and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chat with the two men spearheading the government’s ambitious Unleash The Roar! project to lift Singapore football standards with the goal of getting the national team to the 2034 World Cup.

Their guests, Lim Teck Yin, chief executive officer of national sports agency Sport Singapore, and Bernard Tan, deputy president of the Football Association of Singapore, shed more light into the plan and how they hope to achieve the targets set out.

They discuss: Can Singapore football develop a culture of excellence? (1:36) A 180 degree mindset shift needed - from coaches? (6:51) How Unleash The Roar is different from plans that came before (10:22)

Listen to Pt 2 - Can children succeed in SG football with a good post-playing career?: https://omny.fm/shows/gameoftwohalves-1/can-children-succeed-in-sg-football-with-a-good-po

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Green Pulse Ep 46: Reconciling forest loss with One Million Trees initiative

13:33 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

Last December, parts of a woodland in Kranji were cleared before environmental studies were completed. Investigations are ongoing to determine what happened and why. But the incident has also highlighted the growing affinity between Singaporeans and the green spaces in the country, and generated criticism of whether such deforestation projects defeat the purpose of Singapore’s goal of planting a million more trees over the next decade.

In this episode, Minister for National Development Desmond Lee shares his response to this criticism with ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan. They also discuss how his ministry aims to walk the fine line between development and conservation in Singapore.

This podcast contains excerpts of an interview between Mr Lee and ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan (see her interview) last month.

They discuss the following points: What the One Million Trees is also an act of stewardship? (3:17) How to determine which green spaces stay, and which must go? (6:22) How science and technology was used to prove the value of the Mandai Mangrove and Mudflat, which will publicly open in mid-2022 (9:10) How the National Development Ministry aims to strike a balance between development and conservation? (10:23)

Produced by: ST Video & Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Adam Azlee

Listen to previous episodes with Mr Desmond Lee:

What has Covid-19 taught Singapore about sustainability: https://str.sg/Jj99

Transforming Singapore into a City in Nature: https://str.sg/Jj9C

Balancing development and conservation in land-scarce Singapore: https://str.sg/Jj9y

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Invisible Asia Ep 2: 'My ambitions are but empty dreams'

10:25 mins

Read Danson Cheong's story here: https://str.sg/Jj9a

Produced by: Tan Jia Ning, Magdalene Fung, Ernest Luis & Adam Azlee

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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PopVultures Ep 42: Dissecting Oprah's bombshell interview with Meghan & Harry

17:16 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.

This week, Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo discuss the interview that has rocked the world - Oprah Winfrey's exclusive sit-down with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex spilled the English Breakfast tea on stepping back as senior royals and on alleged racist comments about their son Archie.

The #PopVultures recap what went down before, during and after the bombshell interview, including bullying accusations against Meghan, her claims of suicidal ideation, anti-Meghan personality Piers Morgan and the problematic Prince Andrew. Finally, they chat about their favourite memes, moments and Oprah gestures to emerge from this television special.

Here's a look at what they cover:

Biggest bombshells from Oprah's interview, the responses that followed (1:38)
Biased coverage of Meghan and similarities to Princess Diana (5:13)
Why Prince Andrew continues to undermine Buckingham's position (7:53)
Meghan's revelations that she had contemplated suicide and counter-claims that she is lying (10:02)
Best memes and moments: From Humphrey Yogart to Oprah's "silent" lasagne (13:59)

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg) & Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Asian Insider Ep 63: Fukushima nuclear disaster shadow haunts Japan 10 years on

17:38 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Nuclear power planners should factor in ethics and human rights, says nuclear expert Tatsujiro Suzuki on Asian Insider.

His guests are Walter Sim, ST's Japan correspondent and Dr Tatsujiro Suzuki, a professor at Nagasaki University.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Aleemah Basirah

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Health Check Ep 56: How a mother's well-being can have a large impact on her baby

27:39 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times that aims to help you make sense of health matters that affect you.

In early March 2021, the Ministry of Health announced during the debate on its budget, that it has set up a task force to oversee the development and implementation of a five-year action plan to provide comprehensive support to women and their children, as part of its larger efforts to improve the population's health.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Professor Chong Yap Seng, the dean of the National University of Singapore’s Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and the executive director of the Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research.

They discuss what more can be done to improve maternal and child health.

Prof Chong is also an obstetrician and the lead principal investigator of the Growing Up In Singapore Towards Healthy Outcomes or Gusto study, which started in 2009 to study how conditions in pregnancy and early childhood influence the health and development of women and their children here.

Its findings show that a mother's health can directly impact her child's development. Critical interventions to ensure better well-being of Singaporean mothers (2:27) Using latest scientific tests for more precise studies of Singaporean babies, from as early as the first week of life in the "Gusto" study (7:36) If mothers have depression symptoms during pregnancy, how it can be scientifically shown that their children would have a higher chance of developing mood anxiety disorders (11:40) What can such parents do to nurture corrective methods after their children are born (14:46) An obstetrician's tips for women planning pregnancy (18:50)

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 117: New heritage menu by renowned chef Damian D'Silva

6:47 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

On this week's Life Picks, food editor Tan Hsueh Yun tells us her top picks from Kin's new heritage menu.

Journalist Toh Wen Li gives more details on the Arts in Your Neighbourhood festival, which starts March 11.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team & Aleemah Basirah

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The Big Story Ep 80: How has pro-democracy camp reacted to Hong Kong's new electoral system changes?

6:24 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

China's plans for electoral reform in Hong Kong, coupled with the imposition of a security law, amount to a "combination of punches" to quell unrest in the southern city, a top Beijing official said Friday (March 12). Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang shares more.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Aleemah Basirah

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The Big Story Ep 79: Scepticism towards Goal 2034: Stop hating, start participating

7:52 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Singapore's plan to send its football team to the 2034 World Cup has been met with scepticism, especially following the failed Goal 2010 campaign.

ST sports correspondent David Lee weighs in.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Aleemah Basirah

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Invisible Asia Ep 1: 'My ISIS fighter brother turned me into an advocate against terror'

10:23 mins

Synopsis: The Invisible Asia Podcast is a special edition series in which The Straits Times casts the spotlight on people and communities living in the shadows of their societies where they exist largely unseen, unheard and little talked about. Do follow all nine episodes of Invisible Asia over the next two months on The Straits Times podcast channel on Apple podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts.

The Straits Times' regional correspondent Tan Jia Ning narrates and also speaks to Muhammad In’am Amin, 44, in Indonesia.

He is the founder of Kopi Gandroeng in Jogjakarta, the base for his counter-terrorism organisation Yayasan Lingkar Perdamaian (Peace Network Foundation).

Read Tan Jia Ning's story here: https://str.sg/Jjhe

Produced by: Tan Jia Ning, Magdalene Fung, Ernest Luis & Adam Azlee

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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BT Money Hacks Ep 91: Investing in China's market - the case for retail investors

11:43 min

Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode looks at the case for investing in China in 2021 and beyond. It is brought to you by Fidelity International: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Catherine Yeung, Fidelity International's investment director, who explains the following: China's household consumption, GDP, and pent-up demand (0:42) How retail investors can take advantage of China's domestic demand story (2:12) What China’s tremendous data advantage means (3:15) Investing opportunities: looking outside China’s big-name equities (6:10) Income opportunities: yield from Chinese state-owned enterprises (8:26) Assessing risk in Chinese markets (9:30)

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Asian Insider Ep 62: Is mediation possible for Myanmar?

26:43 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

With deaths mounting and an economy on the brink, ST's US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh looks at what lies ahead for Myanmar.

HIs guests are: Moe Thuzar, co-coordinator of the Myanmar Studies Programme at The Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (Iseas) in Singapore, Tokyo-based Romain Caillaud, associate fellow of the same Iseas programme and principal of Sipa Partners, and Soe Myint Aung, founder of the Yangon Centre for Independent Research. Some disillusionment now with pace of international interventions: Moe Thuzar (5:12) Negotiation the only way out of the crisis: Soe Myint Aung (9:54) We are seeing an economic disaster in the making: Romain Caillaud (14:15) Demonstrators are leaderless, directionless at the moment: Soe Myint Aung (18:30)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Adam Azlee

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 116: The Substation's arts festival opens, possibly for final time

11:32 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week's Life Picks, journalist Toh Wen Li shares more on SeptFest, The Substation's arts festival which returns after a six-year hiatus.

It could be the last edition as The Substation is poised to permanently close.

Journalist Jan Lee then reviews snappy K-drama How To Be Thirty.

Find out from journalist Anjali Raguraman too, about the cocktail offerings at Roxy, set to reopen on March 10.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team & Penelope Lee

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The Big Story Ep 78: Paradox of S'pore's green push: Why emissions will peak by 2030 under its eco plans

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

ST's science and environment correspondent Audrey Tan makes sense of the debate on the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment's budget, discussed in Parliament on March 4.

This includes GreenGov.SG, which will see the public sector taking the lead in environmental sustainability areas. She also shares more on the trade-offs Singapore will have to make to meet our green targets, because of manpower and land constraints.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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Bookmark This! Ep 20: Feminists take on literary classics (Women's Day edition)

22:17 mins

Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

Bro! Tell me about a complicated man. In the Women’s Day episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li talk about feminist translations of the male-dominated classics, such as Emily Wilson’s groundbreaking The Odyssey and Maria Dahvana Headley’s swaggering Beowulf.

They also discuss rewrites of tradition like Natalie Haynes' A Thousand Ships, which recounts the Trojan War in myriad women's voices, and Aoko Matsuda's Where The Wild Ladies Are, a fresh spin on Japanese ghost stories.

Listen at: Beowulf, translated by Maria Dahvana Headley (1:21) The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson (11:40) A Thousand Ships, rewritten by Natalie Haynes (16:40) Where The Wild Ladies Are, a 2016 collection of short stories by Aoko Matsuda, translated from Japanese to English in by Polly Barton last year (2020) (18:12)

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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The Big Story Ep 77: Maid abuse: Lawyer recommends employers must pass exam before allowed to hire maids

5:47 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Justin Chan, a senior partner at law firm Tito Isaac & Co., weighs in on the Government's plans to prevent maid abuse in Singapore.

At a virtual doorstop on Thursday (Feb 25), Manpower Minister Josephine Teo said the Government is reviewing three key areas: safeguards against abusive employers, the reporting system for doctors, and the involvement of community and partner organisations.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 123: No shouting please; live tennis in the age of Covid

11:00 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast.

This week, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Laura Chia chat about the recently-concluded Singapore Tennis Open, and the new norm of covering international live sports events.

They discuss: Antigen Rapid Tests - a game changer for live events? (1:57) Safe distancing, and no shouting please (4:12) Alexei Popyrin - remember the name (6:53) Could the ATP return to Singapore? (9:29)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 123: No shouting please; live tennis in the age of Covid

11:00 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast.

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Penelope Lee

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Green Pulse Ep 45: Can an electric vehicle push and petrol duty hike green Singapore's land transport sector?

17:56 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

Singapore is ramping up its drive to make its vehicle fleet cleaner. New incentives have been introduced to make cleaner cars more attractive, while a petrol duty hike has been imposed to help “set price signals and change behaviour”.

In this episode, Green Pulse hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty host ST senior transport correspondent Christopher Tan on the efforts to reduce emissions from the land transport sector, and whether the initiatives will yield results.

We also speak with Associate Professor Lynette Cheah, who leads the Sustainable Urban Mobility research group at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, on the link between land transport and climate change.

They discuss the following points: What’s new about Singapore’s push to electrify its vehicles (1:54) Will the petrol duty hike affect livelihoods? (6:10) The link between land transport and climate change (10:23) How would the petrol duty hike affect individuals? (16:34)

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Adam Azlee

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Green Pulse Ep 45: Can an electric vehicle push and petrol duty hike green Singapore's land transport sector?

17:56 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 115: Best deals with SingapoRediscovers vouchers

11:08 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

This week's Life Picks shares the best deals for the SingaporeRediscovers vouchers, reviews a film starring two Hollywood heavyweights and brings back the nostalgia of old-school handmade bread.

Travel correspondent Clara Lock tells us how to stretch your dollar with the help of the SingapoRediscovers vouchers.

Find out why film correspondent John Lui gives Supernova, the film starring Oscar winner Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci, a five-star rating.

Once you have tasted old-school handmade bread, it is hard to go back to those churned out by machines. STFood online editor Hedy Khoo shares why.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team & Penelope Lee

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The Big Story Ep 76: Expert panel on road safety, driver behaviour following recent spate of accidents

15:45 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

There have been several reports of vehicular accidents in February alone, which have brought existing issues like road safety and driver behaviour into sharp relief once more. A panel of experts weigh in.

Panellists: Christopher Tan, The Straits Times' senior transport correspondent Amarick Gill, lawyer and director at Amarick Gill LLC Ringo Chong, advanced driving instructor and veteran race car driver

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Adam Azlee

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Health Check Ep 55: Getting working adults to sharetheir mental health challenges

20:34 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times that aims to help you make sense of health matters that affect you.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Daniel Chang, 38, a freelance doctor who does medical aesthetic work. He started a movement last year with counsellors, fellow doctors, psychiatrists and psychologists to let working adults - who are quietly grappling with anxiety and depression quietly - feel they are not alone.

Called Lives of SG, it offers a platform for them to share stories of their mental health struggles, and his team has done free webinars on mental health in the workplace for a few companies.

They discuss the following points: Helping professionals and ways to reach the "often-neglected" PMET segment of society with mental health struggles (1:00) Mental health survey of PMETs: Top concerns & trends (3:10) How a stressed professional or PMET can get free "mental health first aid" help from Lives of SG and be paired with the right psychologists (5:57) Dr Daniel Chang's own life story & motivation to start this pro-bono movement (10:24) Being a "high-functioning depressive", how therapy helped and his own personal tips for coping with depression (12:30)

Contact Lives of SG: https://www.livesofsg.org/

HELPLINES Samaritans Of Singapore: 1800-221-4444

Singapore Association For Mental Health: 1800-283-7019

Institute Of Mental Health's Mobile Crisis Service: 6389-2222

Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800

Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928

Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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GameofTwoHalves Ep 122: Former US Open winner Marin Cilic talks pressure, focus and beating Federer

14:27 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast.

This week, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath chat with world No.48 tennis player Marin Cilic, who is in town for the Singapore Tennis Open that takes place at the OCBC Arena from Feb 22 to 28.

The 32-year-old Croatian player, who won the US Open in 2014 and was ranked as high as World No.3 just two years ago, is one of a select group of players who can boast of beating Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

They discuss: Playing Federer at a Maldives resort (0:51) What happens when a top tennis player is in “the zone” (5:36) Differences playing Djokovic, Nadal and Federer (7:28) Titles or longevity at the top in G.O.A.T debate? (12:12)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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GameofTwoHalves Ep 122: Former US Open winner Marin Cilic talks pressure, focus and beating Federer

14:27 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast.

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Green Pulse Ep 44: In hot soup: The fishy business about the fish you eat

15:50 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Some people make it a point to avoid eating shark fin for environmental and ethical reasons. But it turns out that food products containing these threatened species may be more ubiquitous than expected. A new study by researchers from the National University of Singapore and Wildlife Conservation Society has found that many shark and ray products in Singapore are mislabelled.

So items labelled “dried fish” or “salted fish” may actually be from shark and ray species facing extinction. In this episode, hear from researchers Christina Choy and Choo Min Yi on how they uncovered this fishy business through a process called DNA barcoding.

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 114: Soupy or starchy? S'pore's best beef noodles

10:37 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week’s Life Picks, journalist Jan Lee joins us to share more about One Night in Miami, the film directed by Golden Globes’ nominee Regina King.

Senior food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke tells us where to find the best beef noodles in Singapore.

With tourism boards in countries like South Korea and Australia still promoting their tourist attractions to Singaporeans, travel editor Lee Siew Hua highlights the most eye-catching experiences.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team & Penelope Lee

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 114: Soupy or starchy? S'pore's best beef noodles

10:37 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week’s Life Picks, journalist Jan Lee joins us to share more about One Night in Miami, the film directed by Golden Globes’ nominee Regina King.

Senior food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke tells us where to find the best beef noodles in Singapore.

With tourism boards in countries like South Korea and Australia still promoting their tourist attractions to Singaporeans, travel editor Lee Siew Hua highlights the most eye-catching experiences.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team & Penelope Lee

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Asian Insider Ep 61: Widespread civil disobedience testing Myanmar's Tatmadaw or military

21:47 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

In this week's episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Khin Zaw Win, director of the Tampadipa Institute in Yangon, Gautam Mukhopadhaya, former Indian Ambassador to Myanmar; and ST's Indochina bureau chief Tan Hui Yee on the deepening crisis in Myanmar and worries over the future of the conflicted country.

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Asian Insider Ep 61: Widespread civil disobedience testing Myanmar's Tatmadaw or military

21:47 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Adam Azlee

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Green Pulse Ep 44: In hot soup: The fishy business about the fish you eat

15:50 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

So items labelled “dried fish” or “salted fish” may actually be from shark and ray species facing extinction. In this episode, Green Pulse podcasters Audrey Tan and David Fogarty host researchers Christina Choy and Choo Min Yi to find out how they uncovered this fishy business through a process called DNA barcoding.

They discuss the following points: The truth about “dried fish” or “salted fish” products in Singapore (1:53) Will better labelling help curb consumption of threatened shark and ray products? (5:40) Science of DNA barcoding (10:15) What Singapore is doing to prevent mislabelling of threatened species (13:49)

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Adam Azlee

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 121: Victoria Lee on hype, pressure and siblings ahead of pro MMA debut

9:45 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast.

This week, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz talks to Victoria Lee, the 16-year-old sister of One Championship mixed martial arts (MMA) world champions Christian and Angela.

Victoria will make her professional MMA debut against Thailand’s Sunisa Srisen at One Championship’s Fists of Fury event at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Feb 26.

The junior at Mililani High School in Hawaii talks about her preparations for her big fight.

What does Victoria think about the possibility of an atomweight MMA fight against her sister in the future?

They discuss:

How to handle all the hype and pressure (1:06)
Comparisons with her older siblings (3:20)
What can fans expect in Victoria’s debut? (5:51)
The Lee MMA family’s ‘hitlist’ when in S’pore (8:24)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 121: Victoria Lee on hype, pressure and siblings ahead of pro MMA debut

9:45 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast.

This week, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz talks to Victoria Lee, the 16-year-old sister of One Championship mixed martial arts (MMA) world champions Christian and Angela.

Victoria will make her professional MMA debut against Thailand’s Sunisa Srisen at One Championship’s Fists of Fury event at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Feb 26.

The junior at Mililani High School in Hawaii talks about her preparations for her big fight.

What does Victoria think about the possibility of an atomweight MMA fight against her sister in the future?

They discuss:

How to handle all the hype and pressure (1:06)
Comparisons with her older siblings (3:20)
What can fans expect in Victoria’s debut? (5:51)
The Lee MMA family’s ‘hitlist’ when in S’pore (8:24)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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The Big Story Ep 75 - Tanjong Pagar car crash a 'confluence of errors' - ST's transport expert

8:06 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

ST's senior transport correspondent Christopher Tan weighs in on how the Tanjong Pagar car crash could have happened.

He shares more on how the car could have caught fire, and whether the road conditions could have contributed to the crash.

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Health Check Ep 54: Understanding Singapore’s portfolio approach to vaccine procurement

9:42 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times that aims to help you make sense of heath matters that affect you.

This episode looks at how Singapore zeroed in on its choice of Covid-19 vaccines - from those by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna that are based on a relatively new mRNA technology, to Sinovac’s inactivated vaccine, which uses a technology that has been around for decades. It also touches on the speed of vaccine development.

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Professor Benjamin Seet, deputy group chief executive for education and research at the National Healthcare Group and a member of the expert committee on Covid-19 vaccination.

The discuss the following points: How did Singapore decide on traditional and new types of vaccine technologies for the population? (1:03) What are inactivated vaccines and mRNA vaccines? (3:52) Assessing global regulatory approvals and statistics by Singapore's authorities (5:45) Why every death supposedly talked about on social media, is not a direct result of the vaccine, and how science and stats must first be studied carefully (7:40)

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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The Big Story Ep 74: Expert on how to enjoy a safe Chinese New Year amid Covid-19

3:29 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Wet markets around Singapore are still seeing huge crowds three days before the start of Chinese New Year. The Straits Times was at the wet markets in Kovan, Chong Pang and Potong Pasir on Tuesday morning (Feb 9) and some customers said they had to queue for more than two hours.

Safe distancing measures did not appear to be observed in some queues. Infectious diseases specialist Dr Leong Hoe Nam reiterates how we can enjoy a safe Chinese New Year.

He also weighs in on how an Indian national tested positive for Covid-19 after he received his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Adam Azlee

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Asian Insider Ep 60: Himalayan glacier disaster - instability possibly exacerbated by climate change

14:29 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Amid shrinking glaciers and unstable slopes, building more roads and dams in the Himalayas increases the risk of disaster, as Nepali Times editor Kunda Dixit and Himalayan ecology expert Dr Ravi Chopra, tell Asian Insider.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

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The Big Story Ep 73: Covid-19 reinfections - What you need to know

8:46 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Experts told The Straits Times that people who have recovered from Covid-19 can get reinfected with the virus, as immunity wanes with time, even if they will likely be protected for a time.

Senior infectious diseases consultant Dale Fisher from the National University Hospital (NUH) explains what we need to know about Covid-19 reinfections.

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PopVultures Ep 41: Discussing snubs and shocks at Star Awards and Golden Globes

27:07 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.

This week, the #PopVultures cannot wait to talk about the awards season. After skipping a year due to Covid-19, local broadcaster Mediacorp's Star Awards is back and bigger than ever, with an expanded nominee slate to cover two years of drama series. Hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo discuss who was snubbed and who they hope will win.

Once again, Sam Jo professes his love for Zoe Tay, while Jan shamelessly thirsts for Pierre Png.

Next, they hop over to Hollywood with the Golden Globes. They celebrate the historic nomination of three women in the Best Director category, wonder how the much-trashed Emily In Paris received two nods, and chew over the controversial categorisation of Lee Isaac Chung's Minari (starring Steven Yeun) as a foreign language film.

Tune in for all the awards chatter and a delightful dose of pop culture!

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg) & Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Health Check Ep 54: Understanding Singapore’s portfolio approach to vaccine procurement

9:42 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times that aims to help you make sense of health matters that affect you.

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Bookmark This! Ep 19: Written In The Stars - books to read for Valentine's Day

18:32 mins

Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In this Valentine’s Day episode of The Straits Times literary podcast, journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li visit star-crossed lovers old and new, from William Shakespeare's merry As You Like It to Ian McEwan’s tragic Atonement; from Marilynne Robinson's latest novel Jack to hot-off-the-press home-grown anthology A View Of Stars.

Listen at: Jack by Marilynne Robinson (0:41) A View of Stars by Anitha Devi Pillai & Felix Cheong (4:38) Atonement by Ian McEwan (9:57) As You Like It by William Shakespeare (13:13)

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Penelope Lee

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Bookmark This! Ep 19: Written In The Stars - books to read for Valentine's Day

18:32 mins

Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

Listen at: Jack by Marilynne Robinson (0:41) A View Of Stars edited by Anitha Devi Pillai & Felix Cheong (4:38) Atonement by Ian McEwan (9:57) As You Like It by William Shakespeare (13:13)

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Penelope Lee

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 120: An Australian Open like no other

14:20 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times’ weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

This week, ST sports editor Lee Yulin and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath discuss tennis’ first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, which began on Monday (Feb 8).

The topics: Rohit assesses the men’s draw and predicts which players will go deep (3:24) What makes Rafael Nadal extraordinary (5:18) Why Rohit thinks women’s tennis is more exciting than the men’s game now (6:41) What would be Rohit’s dream women’s singles final? (9:40) Does Serena Williams need to equal Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slams to burnish her legacy? (12:36)

Produced by: Lee Yulin (yulin@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 120: An Australian Open like no other

14:20 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times’ weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

This week, ST sports editor Lee Yulin and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath discuss tennis’ first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, which began on Monday (Feb 8).

Produced by: Lee Yulin (yulin@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Green Pulse Ep 43: Future of Singapore’s patchwork forest

18:51 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Singapore’s forests have come under the spotlight lately, as debates over the fates of the Clementi and Dover forests continue. But these plots are not the first nor last of the country's forests to disappear.

Less than 1 per cent of primary forests now remain in Singapore, mainly in the central nature reserves. Meanwhile, the country continues to lose its secondary forests, with important patches already being cleared to make way for housing in Tengah and more wildlife parks in Mandai, for instance. Development works for the Cross Island MRT line would also see some forested patches being cleared.

In this episode, hear from National University of Singapore biology lecturer N. Sivasothi and ornithologist David Tan on the importance of forest plots all across the island. What do they mean for the country as the world warms and climate changes?

And with Singapore’s ambition to transform into a City in Nature, how well would this patchwork of green spaces serve the native animals which also call this island home?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Adam Azlee and Penelope Lee

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Green Pulse Ep 43: Hear sounds of Clementi Forest; debating future of Singapore’s patchwork forest

18:51 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

And with Singapore’s ambition to transform into a City in Nature, how well would this patchwork of green spaces serve the native animals which also call this island home?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Adam Azlee and Penelope Lee

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Asian Insider Ep 59: Myanmar in crisis as military coup comes at worst time

20:30 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Myanmar's future has been thrown into grave doubt, with international communities' options limited, as historian Dr. Thant Myint-U and analyst Richard Horsey tell host Nirmal.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Adam Azlee

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Asian Insider Ep 59: Myanmar in crisis as military coup comes at worst time

20:30 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Myanmar's future has been thrown into grave doubt, with international communities' options limited, as historian Dr. Thant Myint-U and analyst Richard Horsey tell host Nirmal.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Adam Azlee

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Lifestyle Weekend Picks Ep 113: Inking tattoos with just needle and hand

15:15 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

On this week's Life Weekend Picks, we learn more about hand-poked tattoos and review a film that has just earned four Golden Globe nominations.

Travel correspondent Clara Lock shares more about hand-poked tattoos and their growing popularity in Singapore.

Food editor Tan Hsueh Yun tells us where to find the best artisanal pizzas in town, from classic to wild and unexpected combinations.

Journalist Jan Lee gives her take on Promising Young Woman, the film gaining major buzz ahead of the award season.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team & Penelope Lee

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 119: What is the impact of cancelling the Olympics?

14:28 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

This week, sports correspondent David Lee, assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan look at the possible scenario of the Tokyo Olympics being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic and the consequences for its various stakeholders.

They also look at the differing fortunes of the two Manchester clubs who have eyes on the English Premier League title, before discussing the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup draw that involved three Singaporean teams - Tampines Rovers, Lion City Sailors and Geylang International.

They discuss the following:

What do the Olympics mean to sports fans? (0:54)
What is at stake if the Olympics are held or not? (4:00)
What is wrong with Manchester United? (8:50)
Is it going to be a damage-limiting exercise for Tampines Rovers in the AFC Champions League? (11:00)
How far can the Singaporean teams progress in the AFC Cup? (12:50)

Produced by: David Lee (davidlee@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Lunch With Sumiko Ep 29: Singapore's Tamil-English rapping hip hop star Yung Raja

5:22 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

In this episode, Sumiko Tan meets hip-hop artist Yung Raja, 25, who is among a handful of entertainers successfully putting Singapore on the global music map with his heady blend of spitfire Tamil-English rap.

The Def Jam South East Asia artist is taking a crack at the American market, the first Singaporean to be promoted globally by parent record label Universal Music Group in 2021.

His unique bilingual flow has served him well in markets like billion-strong India, where his music video for The Dance Song received a global premiere on music channel VH1 in October.

They discuss the following: Hear Yung Raja perform a snippet from The Dance Song (0:25) How he is actually grateful for 2020, and how that helped him grow (2:19) Advice for youth who want to become entertainers in Singapore (3:36) Why having just talent, is not enough to make it in entertainment (3:57)

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PopVultures Ep 40: Abandoned surrogate babies and ageism in entertainment!

28:23 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.

For the #PopVultures' 40th episode, Jan Lee and Sam Jo deliver a double whammy of topics - first covering the unfolding saga of Chinese actress Zheng Shuang who has been cancelled after it was revealed that she had abandoned two surrogate babies she and her ex-partner Zhang Heng had in the United States.

They run down the dramatic tale - which includes leaked audio tapes, a clandestine marriage, money troubles and abandoned surrogate babies.

The #PopVultures then touch on ageism in entertainment as Zhang Ziyi has been criticised for playing a 15-year-old girl in the series Monarch Industry, even though the character grows up and matures into an adult. Across the pond, Jennifer Lopez has had to defend herself again after a netizen boldly proclaimed that she has had "a ton" of Botox done.

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg) & Penelope Lee

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Health Check Ep 53: Covid-19 panel expert addresses vaccine side effects, concerns

11:25 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times and this episode is on the safety and common concerns in Singapore over the side effects of Covid-19 vaccines.

Global surveys have shown that a key concern for those hesitant about taking the Covid-19 vaccine, lies with the side effects that they may experience.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Associate Professor Lim Poh Lian, on the side effects that one can get from the vaccine and why you should not worry about them.

She is the head of the Traveller’s Health and Vaccination Clinic at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, the director of the high-level isolation unit at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and a member of the expert committee on Covid-19 vaccination, which makes recommendations to the government on Singapore’s vaccination strategy.

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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World Economic Forum & Radio Davos: Great global reset; actor Robert Downey Jr on becoming a green venture capitalist

30:58 mins

Synopsis: This podcast from the World Economic Forum follows the progress of the Great Reset - as stakeholders from business, government and society seek to change how the world works, putting people and planet at the heart of everything we do.

Host Robin Pomeroy is joined by special co-host Ravi Velloor, who is the associate editor of The Straits Times, to look ahead to the action on the final day of the Davos Agenda,

They hear from World Economic Forum President Borge Brende on resetting geopolitics and its importance in today's world.

Also, listen to an interview with Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr on his decision to be a green venture capitalist; why we need to understand climate change deniers, rather than just dismiss them. The importance of people being connected (3:38) World Economic Forum President Borge Brende on resetting geopolitics (5:10) The motivators of global economic growth (12:47) World Economic Forum President Borge Brende on lessons learnt from Covid-19 (16:43) Interview with Robert Downey Jr (21:41)

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Asian Insider Ep 58: Organised crime a threat to Asean

21:21 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

South-east Asia's challenge of tackling organised crime syndicates goes beyond the issue of dealing with drugs. Their activities often have an impact on human trafficking, money laundering and even wildlife.

Asian Insider host Nirmal Ghosh discusses the issue with Mr Jason Tower, the Myanmar country director for the United States Institute of Peace. Transnational criminals gaining more influence (1:17) Opportunity for rule of law to return (3:21) Are governments powerless to take on transnational criminals? (9:14) Do US sanctions have any effect? (13:57) Law enforcement cooperation can lead to positive results (16:59)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 112: Star Wars exhibition – last chance to see props from original trilogy

10:59 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week's Life Picks, senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern tells us what the public can expect at the upcoming Star Wars exhibition at the ArtScience Museum, and why the show isn't just for hardcore fans of the franchise.

Assistant Life editor Olivia Ho gives her top recommendations for Singapore Art Week.

Journalist Anjali Raguraman reviews special Chinese New Year cocktails from Junior the Pocket Bar.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

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The Big Story Ep 72: Extremist content online – should Govt be more proactive in blocking access?

8:55 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Christian and Muslim religious leaders in Singapore met on Thursday (Jan 28) to reaffirm the mutual trust and understanding between the two religious communities and condemn the plot by a 16-year-old Protestant Christian youth to attack Muslims at two mosques here. ST's Singapore editor Zakir Hussain also weighs in.

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The Big Story Ep 71: Covid-19 vaccines likely still effective against variants

4:03 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Covid-19 vaccines like the Pfizer-BioNTech version being used in Singapore are likely to remain effective against new variants of the coronavirus, including recent strains detected in Britain and South Africa.

Professor Ooi Eng Eong, deputy director of the emerging infectious diseases programme at Duke-NUS Medical School, shares more with hosts Olivia Quay and Hairianto Diman.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 118: Are profiteers targeting sports-starved Singaporeans?

14:06 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

This week sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan explore an ST news report that revealed bookings for public sports facilities are being resold - at a higher rate - on platforms like Facebook, Meetup and Telegram.

The two also chat about the Lion City Sailors’ new $2.9m man Diego Lopes - signed after some some ex-EPL players were said to be considered by the club - and what the Brazilian’s arrival could mean for the Singapore Premier League (SPL), with the new season set to kickoff in about a month’s time.

They discuss the following: Is the practice of reselling sports facility bookings widespread, even during pre-Covid days? (2:08) When The Straits Times confronted an alleged profiteer (4:26) Lopes’ quality over big names in the SPL a prudent choice? (8:28) What to keep an eye on in the 2021 SPL season (10:38)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg)

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Green Pulse Ep 42: Perfect storm - Will 2021 be the year the world warms to climate change?

14:04 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

Despite the pandemic dominating headlines, governments and investors made major commitments last year to tackle climate change. Has this really changed the mood and the global will to step up action to fight the growing climate crisis?

In this episode, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty chat with Mr Alden Meyer, a world renowned expert in climate and energy policy who has been involved in UN climate negotiations for more than two decades. Alden is a senior associate of E3G, an independent European climate change think tank.

They discuss the following points: What's your view on why 2021 is it a key climate year? (3:00) Have the net-zero pledges from China, Japan and South Korea, plus climate pledges from the UK and Italy really given the world hope and bolstered COP26? (6:57) The impact of the Biden Administration and what it can achieve, especially now that the Democrats have won both US Senate seats in Georgia (7:42) A look ahead to COP26, why it's important and what it aims to achieve (8:32) Has the growth of green energy investment in 2020 also made you feel more optimistic? (12:08)

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Asian Insider Ep 57: Biden presidency a welcome change for Japan and South Korea

16:34 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

How would Joe Biden’s presidency affect Japan and South Korea? Correspondents Chang May Choon and Walter Sim tell Asian Insider what to expect with the change in Washington.

They discuss the following:

View from Seoul: US leadership change brings about new opportunities after 4 years of Trump (2:23) South Korean President Moon tweets congratulations to Joe Biden (3:26) View from Tokyo: Question marks over PM Suga’s foreign policy approach after Abe’s ‘personal diplomacy’ with Trump (6:00) Japanese PM Suga tweets congratulations to Joe Biden (10:11) Can US mediate historical issues between South Korea and Japan? (10:55) What does Japan hope for from US-China relationship? (13:23)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 111: Old-school pancake with a technical twist

12:31 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this week's Life Picks, we go back in time to talk about an old-school pancake with a twist.

STFood online editor Hedy Khoo shares about Win Win Pancake's special min jiang kueh for this week's food pick.

As the world looks on for travel hopes, travel editor Lee Siew Hua talks about future plans for travelling post-pandemic.

But if you'd rather cozy up at home this weekend, journalist Jan Lee has got you covered with TV shows for your binge watching.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

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The Big Story Ep 70: Recent Covid-19 cases in dorms not cause for alarm: Experts

3:31 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Journalist Kok Yufeng shares more with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay on what experts have said about the sporadic Covid-19 cases in the foreign worker dormitories.

No dorm cases had been reported since Dec 15 last year, until a construction worker staying in Seatown Dormitory tested positive last Tuesday (Jan 12).

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 117: NMP Mark Chay on plans to help local sport survive beyond Covid-19

19:23 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

This week ST Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz hosts former national swimmer Mark Chay, who was among the nine new Nominated Members of Parliament selected to serve a two-and-a-half year term. Olympian Chay, 38, talks about why he decided to step forward, what his priorities will be, and how he is preparing to take on the role.

Sazali also chats with ST sports reporter Kimberly Kwek, who reports on-site on a surreal experience at the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M2 World Championship at the Shangri-La Hotel.

They discuss the following: Why Chay decided to serve as an NMP (2:08) The issues he aims to raise in Parliament (3:29) How he plans to be an effective voice (8:28) How e-sports has coped with positive Covid tests (13:09)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg)

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PopVultures Ep 39: GOT7 and longevity of pop idol groups

34:01 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.

In their first episode of 2021, #PopVultures Jan Lee and Sam Jo discuss some K-pop news - the exodus of GOT7 members from their management agency JYP Entertainment. They recap the details of the GOT7 exit, discuss the social media shadiness that went down, and ponder the future of GOT7.

Covering the examples of J-pop boy band Arashi, the changing cast of UK girl group Sugababes, the not-so-harmonious Fifth Harmony, the tragic tale of TLC, and the reunion of Taiwanese boy band 5566, the #PopVultures examine the longevity of pop idol groups, the factors crucial for groups with staying power and reasons for an early demise.

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg)

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Lunch With Sumiko Ep 28: Opposition Leader & Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh

5:49 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

In this episode, Sumiko Tan meets the Leader of the Opposition, Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh.

Mr Singh was formally designated Leader of the Opposition after the general election in July last year where his Workers' Party won 10 out of 93 parliamentary seats. This was the largest win by an opposition party. The party retained the Hougang single ward and Aljunied GRC, and added Sengkang GRC to its fold.

They discuss the following: What is WP's brand of opposition? (1:47) Pritam Singh's objectives (2:41) On the approach for WP MPs in Parliament (3:50)

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Asian Insider Ep 56: Trump’s presidency - how Asia will view his legacy

16:52 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

President Donald Trump made his mark with his America First foreign policy, but how will Asia look back on his legacy?

US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts the following guests: Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute at National University of Singapore (NUS) Professor C Raja Mohan from NUS' Institute of South Asian Studies Mr Ankit Panda from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

They discuss the following: Trump’s legacy will be overwhelmingly negative (1:25) Trump faltered, not only on trade, but security cooperation too (3:31) Trump made two critical mistakes to spur China’s rise (7:39) Any positive legacies from Trump’s foreign policy on Asia? (11:31)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 110: Making the most of S'pore's coastline

10:42 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

Not sure what to do this weekend? If travel restrictions have got you missing Malaysian hawker dishes, food critic Wong Ah Yoke says pork-free food court Boleh Boleh! is where you can go to satisfy your craving.

If it's adventure is what you're looking for, try some water sports on a rigid hull inflatable boat with travel correspondent Clara Lock.

Music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi looks ahead to Singapore's first live concert series of 2021.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

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Health Check Ep 52: Addressing Covid-19 vaccine safety and the science behind it

20:14 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times and this episode is on the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.

Much has been said about the safety and effectiveness of the Covid-19 vaccine frontrunners but there are still many people who are hesitant about taking the vaccine, mostly because they are unsure if it is truly safe.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Prof Ooi Eng Eong from the Duke-NUS Medical School. He's the school’s principal investigator in the partnership with Arcturus Therapeutics to develop a self-replicating mRNA Covid-19 vaccine.

Prof Ooi talks about the science of the vaccine, addresses concerns about side effects (including reports of long-term effects from pandemic flu jabs), as well as discuss the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines, and how different the one being trialled here is.

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 116: Indra Sahdan on how to groom Singapore's next goal machine

14:54 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

This week ST Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz hosts former national captain and Lions marksman Indra Sahdan, who is offering commercial specialised striker coaching sessions called The Finishing Touch, to budding talents, as he hopes to give back and hopefully help groom a future generation of Singaporean goalscorers.

The big-game player - who scored against Manchester United, Japan, Denmark and Uruguay - also shares his thoughts on the modern striker’s role, how he honed his own skills and which of his over 200 strikes he cherishes most (Hint: It’s not one of the above).

They discuss the following:

Why he decided to offer such classes (1:28)
Goalscoring instinct: God-given or honed? (4:58)
The dearth of top Singaporean strikers (10:03)
Indra’s own personal favourite strike (12:07)

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The Big Story Ep 69: Expert says rise in imported Covid-19 cases not threatening healthcare system yet

4:41 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Associate Professor Alex Cook of NUS' Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, weighs in with The Big Story host Olivia Quay on the rise of imported Covid-19 cases in Singapore.

With a nine-month high of 42 imported cases reported on Jan 10, 2021, he gives his take on whether vaccinated travellers should receive exemptions from quarantine measures in the future.

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Asian Insider Ep 55: Plastic pandemic - plastic waste surges amid Covid-19 crisis

14:36 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

From masks to face shields and food packaging, the Covid-19 crisis has led to a new surge in plastic waste.

The Straits Times' climate change editor David Fogarty tells Asian Insider host Nirmal Ghosh what can be done about the problem.

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The Big Story Ep 68: Police can access TraceTogether data – how will it affect future uptake rate?

10:09 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Following the Jan 4 statement on the Singapore Police Force's access to TraceTogether data, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan - Foreign Affairs Minister and Minister-in-charge of the Smart Nation initiative - clarified the purposes of TraceTogether.

He reaffirmed that the token and mobile application do not have the capabilities to track the GPS locations of individuals, but collects only Bluetooth proximity data on a temporary basis.

Dr Balakrishnan was backed by Minister of Law and Home Affairs Mr K. Shanmugam, who explained that the police will only acquire the data for serious criminal investigations.

ST's Singapore editor Zakir Hussain shares his take with The Big Story host Olivia Quay.

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 109: Why is Regency period series Bridgerton so popular?

10:02 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

On this week's Life Weekend Picks, John Lui and Jan Lee offer their film and TV recommendations.

Film correspondent John Lui shares more on City Dream, a documentary about a street vendor in Wuhan pushing back against urbanisation, and why it resonates with the Singapore audience.

Journalist Jan Lee explains why Regency period series Bridgerton has proven so popular.

Food correspondent Eunice Quek highlights eight niche supermarkets, if you want to make grocery shopping an enjoyable pastime.

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The Big Story Ep 67: High-Speed-Rail termination latest in Malaysia's recent rail controversies

5:10 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

In his latest piece, Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh writes that Malaysia's cancellation of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail project is the latest in a series of controversies involving train projects that has cast a light on the governance of these billion-dollar deals.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 115: What to look forward to in sport in 2021

16:34 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

ST Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz hosts ST’s sports editor Lee Yulin and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath, as they share what they hope for from both local and international sports and athletes in the new year.

Sazali, Yulin and Rohit also give their takes on the biggest changes Covid-19 has made on the Singapore sporting landscape.

They discuss the following:

Why seeing Federer at Wimbledon is top of Rohit’s wishlist (1:16)
Wanted: More admiration for, and fewer shackles on, local athletes (3:35)
Excitement or apprehension ahead of the Tokyo Olympics? (8:29)
The biggest impact of Covid on Singapore sport (10:35)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Muhammad Firmann

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Green Pulse Ep 41: Putting sustainability on the national agenda

12:14 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

This year, the environment ministry in Singapore was renamed the Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment. Previously, it was known as the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. In this episode, hear from Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, on how her ministry will champion sustainability at the national level.

They discuss the following points: The significance of the ministry’s name change and what it means for public policy. (1:34) The changes in the environmental scene in Singapore. (4:22) Lessons for climate change from the Covid-19 pandemic. (6:35)

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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The Big Story Ep 66: What are the metrics of success for home-based learning in 2021?

6:36 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Home-based learning is set to become mainstream as students from secondary schools, junior colleges and Millennia Institute will have compulsory HBL days of at least two days a month, starting from the third term of 2021.

Through this new blended learning approach, students will have a mix of home-based and in-school activities both online and offline.

Senior education correspondent Sandra Davie weighs in with The Big Story host Hairianto Diman on how one measures the success of home-based learning, and the concerns parents and students have over this approach.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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Health Check Ep 51: How to find the right doctor

12:24 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo asks Associate Professor Jeremy Lim, the director of global health at the National University of Singapore's Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, for tips on how to find the right doctor.

They discuss the factors he considers when he is asked by his family and friends to recommend a doctor.

Thank you for listening to the ST Health Check Podcast this year. Please continue to support us in the new year, as we strive to bring you more podcasts that will help boost your mind and body.

Wishing all our listeners a Happy New Year!

Listen to Pt 1 with Associate Prof Jeremy Lim on the pros and cons of online doctor reviews: https://str.sg/JRzh

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

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Asian Insider Ep 54: Why India’s farmer protests are unlike any demonstrations PM Modi has seen

15:12 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Protests continue, and are having ramifications abroad as well, ST India Bureau Chief Nirmala Ganapathy and Hudson Institute's Aparna Pande tell Asian Insider. Modi has not faced a protest like this before: Nirmala Ganapathy (1:14) A lot of mistrust among farmers about big corporates: Nirmala Ganapathy (4:24) Diaspora politics in play as world watches protests: Aparna Pande (06:20) Certain groups have tried to divert attention to other causes: Aparna Pande (08:37) Protests threaten Modi’s reformist image: Nirmala Ganapathy (11:07) How will protests affect India-US relations? (13:14)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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Niche podcast channels for ST's Health Check, BT's Money Hacks and more podcast shows

2:18 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times and The Business Times audio features channel will continue to feature the selected Big Story podcasts, sponsored podcasts and the newly-launched Editor Says podcast every Friday afternoon.

Meanwhile, our existing podcast series have now been given their own dedicated channels on free and popular audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.

Just open those apps on your mobile phone, and do a search for our podcast shows.

Want to invest and grow your money or save more money? Search for The Business Times' podcast called BT Money Hacks.

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Over at The Straits Times, we have a string of shows for you. Want to know more healthy living tips? Search for Health Check.

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PopVultures Ep 38: 2020's Pop Culture milestones & mishaps

34:49 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.

It's been an unprecedented year of viruses, face masks and Zoom calls, but nevertheless, pop culture soldiers on. The #PopVultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo pay tribute to some of this year's dearly departed stars before recapping the biggest and wildest celebrity stories of 2020.

Remember the epic takedown of Taiwanese singer Show Lo or the cringeworthy Imagine video led by Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot? What about Ellen DeGeneres' fall from grace after her talk show was exposed as a toxic workplace? And what will become of local YouTuber Dee Kosh? On the bright side, it's been a strong year for South Korea, with Bong Joon-ho's Parasite sweeping the Oscars, as well as BTS and Blackpink dominating our playlists.

The #PopVultures also run through some of their favourite pop culture products that got them through a difficult year - from Stefanie Sun's surprise online concert to Arashi's last hurrah before their indefinite hiatus - and discuss what they're most looking forward to in 2021.

Listen to the episodes Sam Jo and Jan reference here:

https://str.sg/JRxh (Show Lo and Grace Chow's ugly break-up - will the Show be able to go on? : #PopVultures Ep 26)

https://str.sg/JRx7 (Cancel culture and celebrities: #PopVultures Ep 30)

https://str.sg/JRx8 (The Tea on Dee Kosh: #PopVultures Ep 31)

https://str.sg/JRxB (Parasite and plagiarism controversies in film, TV and music: #Pop Vultures Ep 21)

https://str.sg/JRx2 (Stefanie Sun and the 2000 Mandopop scene!: Pop Vultures Ep 29)

https://str.sg/JRx6 (Cardi B's coronavirus rant, Gal Gadot's cringy Imagine, JJ Lin's free concert and more: #PopVultures Ep 24)

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Muhammad Firmann

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Bookmark This! Ep 18: Our favourite books of 2020

31:55 mins

Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

What are the books that got you through 2020? In the latest episode of this monthly literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho (left) and Toh Wen Li (right) pick some of their favourite books that came out this year: Hilary Mantel’s epic The Mirror And The Light, Susanna Clarke’s strange, surreal Piranesi and Joshua Kam's exuberant How The Man In Green Saved Pahang, And Possibly The World.

Listen at:

The Mirror And The Light by Hilary Mantel - 2:20

Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell - 8:50

How The Man In Green Saved Pahang, And Possibly The World by Joshua Kam - 13:26

The Fire Of Joy by Clive James - 17:00

Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell - 19:15

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke - 24:53

Produced by: Olivia Ho (oliviaho@sph.com.sg), Toh Wen Li (tohwenli@sph.com.sg) and Muhammad Firmann

Edited by: Muhammad Firmann

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 114: Breaking at the Olympics and the Singapore scene; EPL wrap

19:29 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee, and sports broadcaster Shehzad Haque, as they talk about North London clubs Spurs and Arsenal slipping up again, while Manchester United and Liverpool celebrate high-scoring wins.

Abraham, Sazali and Lee also talk about breaking, or breakdancing as known to some, which was given a huge boost when the International Olympic Committee included it, alongside surfing, skateboarding and sports climbing, as events to be included at the Olympics in Paris 2024.

They discuss the following:

Where has it gone wrong for Arsenal and Spurs? (1:18)
Why Man United’s title bid could be a “mirage” (6:06)
The Red Devils’ underrated straight shooter (8:58)
The breaking scene in Singapore (12:26)
Should breaking be considered a sport? (14:44)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Adrian Abraham (matta@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann

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The Big Story Ep 65: Keep going to hawker centres to keep culture alive

6:36 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

About 6,000 hawkers in more than 110 hawker centres across Singapore will receive in the coming weeks, a label indicating their new Unesco intangible cultural heritage status.

The cultural milestone for Singapore - hawker culture being its first inscription on the list - is expected to increase the visibility of the country's food culture on the world map.

Food editor Tan Hsueh Yun shares more with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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Asian Insider Ep 53: Biden inherits a conflicted United States

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

The US election and its contested result has denied Washington its bragging rights of having the most secure democracy in the world, as Georgetown Professor Sanford Ungar explains in this episode.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 107: ST gives Wonder Woman 1984 5-star rating

7:17 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

On this week's Life Weekend Picks, we review Wonder Woman 1984 and look ahead to the Back to Live concert.

Film correspondent John Lui discusses why he gives Wonder Woman 1984 a five-star rating.

Music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi weighs in on this weekend's Back to Live concert, which is Singapore's biggest live concert since March.

Produced by: ST Video team & ST Life desk

Edited by: ST Video team & Penelope Lee

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Green Pulse Ep 40: Could no-kill meat products be food for the future?

15:49 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

Singapore has become the first country to approve the sale of a cultured meat product -- chicken bites by Californian start-up Eat Just. They will be available from Dec 18 at 1880, a private members’ club at Robertson Quay.

In this episode, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty chat with Ms Elaine Siu, managing director of The Good Food Institute Asia Pacific, on the case for alternative proteins.

They discuss the following points: Why cultivated meat products are a “good food” (1:47)

Many people in Singapore are now familiar with products such as Impossible Burger, which also tastes similar to meat. What is the difference? (2:35) How is cultivated meat made (4:33) How environmentally friendly is cultivated meat production compared with the traditional livestock sector? (10:42)

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Health Check Ep 50: Pros and cons of online doctor reviews

11:51 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times.

Today’s episode is on online doctor reviews.

Recently, the Singapore medical council (SMC) advised doctors to refrain from participating in online search engine optimisation platforms that make use of patient feedback and ratings, as these can be considered patient testimonials.

It all started when a group of doctors cried foul over not having the option to pull out of online platform DoctorxDentist (DxD) that offered reviews, in addition to health content.

The start-up had listed the names of doctors it found on the SMC directory. The Singapore Medical Association and the Health Ministry subsequently got involved.

DxD has since switched to an opt-in algorithm, and removed all the reviews on its platform. Although the DxD saga is over, the issue of online reviews is not.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Associate Professor Jeremy Lim, the director of global health at the National University of Singapore's Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health on the pros and cons of online doctor reviews.

Listen to Pt 2 with Associate Prof Jeremy Lim on how to find the right doctor: https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/how-to-find-the-right-doctor-health-check-ep-51

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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The Big Story Ep 64: Phase 3 'positive, uplifting news'; voluntary Covid-19 vaccination is 'constitutional right': Expert

10:51 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore, weighs in with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay on phase three and Singapore's vaccination plans.

Singapore will enter phase three of its reopening in two weeks, on Dec 28. The permitted group size for social gatherings will go up from five to eight, with capacity limits in public places such as malls, attractions and places of worship to be increased.

Covid-19 vaccines will be free for all Singaporeans and long-term residents who are currently here. Those who are at greatest risk will be given first priority, including healthcare workers and front-line personnel, as well as the elderly and the vulnerable.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep.113: Singapore athletes fight back against body shaming, mistreatment

17:30 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz about local athletes speaking out against a culture of abuse - both physically and mentally - which they have been victim to for years.

They are later joined by ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan to recap the weekend’s talking points in European football as an odd season continues. In the English Premier League, the top teams all drop points, while in the La Liga, Real beat Atletico in the Madrid derby which means a fairytale season continues for Real Sociedad at the top of the table.

They discuss the following:

Mostly good, some ugly, reactions to stories of athlete abuse (1:23)
Some examples of what some local athletes have had to endure (2:58)
Is there anything manager Mikel Arteta can do to salvage Arsenal’s season - and his job? (6:45)
In an odd EPL season, the Saints of Southampton shine bright (10:00)
David Silva, Adnan Januzaj powering a dream Sociedad season (15:48)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Adrian Abraham (matta@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann

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Lunch With Sumiko Ep 27: UN intellectual property agency's Singaporean chief Daren Tang explains Covid-19's effect on innovation

5:03 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

In this episode, Sumiko Tan meets Singaporean lawyer Daren Tang, who became Director General of the Geneva-based World Intellectual Property Organisation (Wipo) in October 2020. He is the first Singaporean to helm a United Nations agency and is also Wipo's first Asian head.

They discuss the following:

How his love for the subject intellectual property grew (1:50)
How intellectual property is seen as a tool for innovators to take their ideas to the market (2:29)
How the Covid-19 pandemic has made the public more interested in innovations? (3:05)

Produced by: Sumiko Tan, ST Video team and Ernest Luis

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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PopVultures Ep 37: The Crown and all that Diana Drama!

31:15 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.

This week the #PopVultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo wade into the world of prestige drama - Netflix's hit series The Crown, about the British royal family and the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

In Season Four, its latest season, The Crown covered what everyone was waiting for - the toxic, dramatic and eventually tragic marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

Palace insiders and friends of Prince Charles have lambasted Season Four - calling it an inaccurate and unfair version of events. British culture secretary Oliver Dowden even wrote to Netflix, hoping the service would add a disclaimer declaring The Crown as a work of fiction.

The #PopVultures recap some of the royal drama and talk about what events in the show made the British royal family so unhappy, and share their own thoughts on the show.

They also discuss whether the royal family's reaction to the series triggered a Streisand effect - unintentionally contributing to the popularity or publicising something one intended to hide.

Also, Sam Jo imitates Margaret Thatcher! Tune in!

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Muhammad Firmann

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Editor Says Ep 7: Why we should not refuse the Covid-19 vaccine

4:15 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their take on the top news of the week, why it matters and what’s next.

The Straits Times editor Warren Fernandez says that given the near miracle of the breakthrough Covid-19 vaccine, it would be unconscionable if people refuse it while expecting healthcare workers to put their lives on the line.

He adds that in this battle, "no one is safe until we are all safe".

Editor Says will resume in January as Warren Fernandez is now on his 2020 year-end leave.

Produced by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis

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Asian Insider Ep 52: Wuhan one year later - Covid-19 scars remain but life returns to normal

13:43 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Life in Wuhan, once the epicentre of the Covid-19 outbreak, has largely returned to normal. But some residents are still reeling from the economic and psychological toll of the pandemic, says ST China correspondent Elizabeth Law as she shares with host Nirmal Ghosh.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 110: Celebrating Christmas without big parties

8:02 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

On this week's Life Weekend Picks, journalist Anjali Raguraman and food correspondent Eunice Quek share how to make the best of smaller-scale Christmas festivities.

Anjali gives us some ideas on how to have a meaningful Christmas celebration even with a capacity limit on parties.

Eateries have had to rethink their offerings for Christmas and prepare for a surge in takeaways and deliveries. Eunice has some examples, as well as food gifting suggestions.

Produced by: ST Video team & ST Life desk

Edited by: ST Video team & Penelope Lee

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The Big Story Ep 63: TraceTogether's uptake to speed up

5:09 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Experts say the major stumbling block to phase three is the inadequate adoption of the TraceTogether app or token. So far, around 2.9 million people have downloaded the app or collected the token, an uptake of 50.8 per cent and a far cry from the 70 per cent target.

The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay speak with Associate Professor Alex Cook, from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, as he believes the take-up rate will speed up in the next month, which could affect when Singapore enters phase three.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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The Big Story Ep 62: Grab-Gojek merger will have less competition dilution compared with 2018 Uber deal

5:19 min

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

ST's senior transport correspondent Christopher Tan weighs in with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay on the developing story of a possible merger between Grab and Gojek.

It's been reported that Grab's chief executive told employees in an internal note on Thursday (Dec 3) that the firm is in a position to make acquisitions, following a report it is close to a merger with regional rival Gojek.

They also discuss how a possible merger or acquisition will affect passengers and drivers.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 112: What to make of foreign dominance in the SPL?

19:54 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

Albirex Niigata were crowned Singapore Premier League champions for the fourth time in five seasons on Dec 5. Their win also ensured that the wait for a local club to lift the league title continues into 2021.

Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee on whether Albirex winning the title again should jolt local football, and whether having foreign teams in the SPL is good for the game here.

The three are joined by ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan to recap the weekend’s talking points in European football. Tottenham Hotspur reclaim top spot in the English Premier League and Arsenal slip to their worst start in 45 years, Manchester United pull off another comeback, the Kop power Liverpool to a big win over Wolves, and Chelsea avoid a banana peel by seeing off Leeds.

They discuss the following:

A wake up call for local SPL teams and players? (0:54)
Do Albirex and Brunei DPMM benefit S’pore football? (4:14)
A Mourinho masterclass - in tactics and acting (10:26)
A worldie by Paul Pogba, but little else (13:23)
Which sides are shaping up as contenders to the EPL? (15:49)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Adrian Abraham (matta@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann

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SFF x Switch 2020: MAS' Ravi Menon previews the 2020 Singapore FinTech festival

19:03 min

Synopsis: The Business Times speaks with the Monetary Authority of Singapore's managing director Ravi Menon in a wide-ranging interview ahead of the annual Singapore FinTech Festival from Dec 7-11. This special edition will come with four exclusive podcasts for our listeners.

Follow all our coverage of this year's festival at bt.sg/sffxswitch2020.

In this final part of the series, listen to BT banking and finance editor Jamie Lee's full interview with Mr Menon about the Covid-19 pandemic's effect on the Singapore FinTech Festival and the local finance scene.

How the Singapore FinTech Festival adapted to extraordinary times (1:00) How a pandemic means solid growth in finance, as driven by technology (3:09)

How challenger digital banks will rise up in a post-Covid era (10:15) How the new evolving financial industry can help all Singaporeans and local businesses get onto the digital train (14:50)

Produced by: Jamie Lee and Lee Kim Siang

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Green Pulse Ep 39: Singapore’s great green transition

13:10 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

In this episode, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty host Singapore Management University assistant professor of strategic management Simon Schillebeeckx on what a “green recovery” from Covid-19 could look like for Singapore.

They discuss the following points: What are the possible bright green sparks in the Singapore economy? (1:00) The transferable skill sets of oil and gas workers. (4:01) How businesses like Handprint Tech are contributing to green job creation. (8:20) The skill sets needed to work in a sustainable business. (13:54)

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Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Editor Says Ep 6: As the media goes, so goes democracy

3:28 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their take on the top news of the week, why it matters and what’s next.

The Straits Times editor Warren Fernandez says democracy depends on voters to be active, engaged and informed on major issues to make their own decisions.

He adds that this should not be outsourced to Big Tech companies - it is the public service mission of trusted media.

Produced by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis

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SFF x Switch 2020 Ep 3: How the Singapore FinTech Festival adapted to Covid-19

4:05 min

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In this third episode, BT's banking and finance editor Jamie Lee talks to Mr Menon about how the Singapore FinTech Festival has evolved over five editions annually, and how it has adapted to this Black Swan event of our times. Why the new innovative 24/7 hybrid model for the 2020 Singapore FinTech Festival could be the way forward for future global conferences (1:00) Top global speakers are now able to join in the festivities, from the comforts of home (2:00) How the festival shows that digital innovation and collaboration is not restricted by physical, security or cross-border boundaries (2:10)

Produced by: Jamie Lee and Lee Kim Siang

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Green Pulse Ep 38: Road to a green recovery from Covid-19

15:39 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

They discuss the following points: What does a green recovery really mean? (0:58) What is the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on companies and consumers? (5:08) What do we need to do? Identify emerging sectors, reinvent primary industries and learn from nature (9:18) Why nations need not fear the great green transition (13:38)

Listen to Pt 2 of this podcast discussion with Simon Schillebeeckx of SMU: https://str.sg/JEXc

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 105: Mr Bucket's bon bons; powerful Imelda Marcos documentary

8:15 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

Food correspondent Eunice Quek suggests some sweet treats as Christmas gifts, from Mr Bucket Chocolaterie.

Correspondent Benson Ang weighs in on South Korean girl group GFriend's latest album.

Film correspondent John Lui reviews a fascinating documentary on the Philippines' former first lady Imelda Marcos.

Produced by: ST Video team & ST Life desk

Edited by: ST Video team & Penelope Lee

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The Big Story Ep 61: Cell-cultured meat could be sold in Singapore in world first

6:19 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

The world's first cell-cultured meat product - bite-sized chicken by Californian start-up Eat Just - will soon be available at restaurants here, now that Singapore authorities have deemed it safe for consumption. Cultured meat is not yet available for sale and consumption anywhere else in the world.

ST science and environment correspondent Audrey Tan shares more with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

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SFF x Switch 2020 Ep 2: Tech boom in the time of Covid-19

8:46 min

Synopsis: The Business Times speaks with the Monetary Authority of Singapore's managing director Ravi Menon in a wide-ranging interview ahead of the annual Singapore Fintech Festival from Dec 7-11. This special edition will come with four exclusive podcasts for our listeners.

Follow all our coverage of this year's festival at bt.sg/sffxswitch2020.

In this second episode, BT's banking and finance editor Jamie Lee talks to Mr Menon about how financial technology unexpectedly grew in demand and provided new jobs amid a pandemic. A new demand for tech skills in the financial sector with up to 1,800 new jobs being offered through till July 2021 (2:03) Helping good, mature and mid-career professionals move into a new sector (3:40) How banks can better integrate foreign talent and locals (4:56) How financial institutions are encouraged to have a balanced foreign and local employee mix (6:45)

Produced by: Jamie Lee and Lee Kim Siang

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Health Check Ep 49: Porn is not real; how to recognise an addiction

16:20 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times.

Online porn use has reportedly gone up during the Covid-19 pandemic as reported by The Economist in May. However, there's a dark side to porn. Excessive consumption of porn affects the viewer, his or her relationships and society. Viewing pornography can become a lifelong addiction.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Andrew da Roza, an addictions psychotherapist who specialises in sex addiction at Promises Healthcare.

They discuss how a predatory porn industry is out there trying to get to children, how harmful online porn addiction can be, and what you can do about it. Why parents need to buy porn-blocking and activity tracking software with the most popular version used here, being Net Nanny (3:45) Parents should know how porn can be damaging for a child's brain development (5:23) Why porn addiction is recognised in other countries as a serious mental health crisis; its impact on fear of real relationships and how scientifically, it hijacks healthy sexual development in youth (6:03) Treatment options for youth and adults and the various types of patients with varying levels of porn addiction (9:39)

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Health Check Ep 48: Innovations in treating lung cancer; decrease risk factors

14:48 mins

Synopsis: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, get healthier living tips as The Straits Times chats with expert guests.

With November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month, this episode looks at how lung cancer is the no.1 killer among cancers here in Singapore, as is also the case globally. This episode is brought to you by MSD.

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Dr Philip Eng, a senior consultant respiratory physician who has his own clinic - the Philip Eng Respiratory & Medical Clinic at the Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre. He has lectured in various countries, trained many doctors in the region, and published numerous articles.

They discuss the following:

How can non-smokers get lung cancer? For air pollution, what is the WHO (World Health Organisation) standard for PM2.5 levels? (1:42)
How has lung cancer treatment evolved to today's gold standard of keyhole surgery, alongside other treatments such as stereotactic radiotherapy, safer chemotherapy drugs, immunotherapy and targeted therapy? (4:00)

4. Advice on how to protect yourself to cover the cost of such treatments: Buy good extra insurance coverage when you're young and fit (7:52)

Innovations in lung cancer treatments such as proton beam therapy and costs of such therapies (10:10)
Best way to decrease lung cancer risk factors and how smokers should do more effective CT lung scans instead of normal chest X-rays (12:27)

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Penelope Lee

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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SFF x Switch 2020 Ep 1: New digital banks to jazz up Singapore

9:30 min

Follow all our coverage of this year's festival at bt.sg/sffxswitch2020.

In this first episode, BT's banking and finance editor Jamie Lee sounds out Mr Menon on the excitement over digital banks. He tells us why digital banks now have an even bigger playing field in the post-Covid world. What is the fresh gameplan brought on by digital banks? (1:38) Micro enterprises find it tough to get just $200 overnight from banks to make an urgent payment. It's a gap to fill, and the lesson comes from China (1:59) Digital bank applicants had to overhaul proposals, as MAS asked how they would cope in the post-Covid world (3:15) Given the spate of cybersecurity breaches, digital banks cannot compromise on standards here (6:45)

Produced by: Jamie Lee and Lee Kim Siang

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 111: Squeaky bum time in the Singapore Premier League

22:12 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

It’s squeaky bum time in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) with a new league champion set to be crowned on Saturday (Dec 5) so this week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports broadcaster Shehzad Haque about whether Tampines Rovers can hang on to the top spot they climbed to last weekend, and win their first league title since 2013.

The three also discuss the legacy that Diego Maradona left on the footballing world, as well as talk about all the latest English Premier League action - whether Tottenham Hotspur are legitimate title contenders, Man United’s match-winner Edinson Cavani in hot soup over a social media post, and Arsenal’s bizarre bluntness in attack.

They discuss the following: 1. Can Tampines hold on to top spot for two more games? (1:38)

A lack of women coaches in Singapore sport (6:00)
What Maradona meant to football (8:52)
A discussion on the weekend’s EPL action (14:10)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Adrian Abraham (matta@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann

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Lunch With Sumiko Ep 26: Singapore's Entrepreneur of the Year Ian Ang runs his Secretlab company with life and death approach

5:02 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

In this episode, Sumiko Tan hosts Mr Ian Ang, the 28-year-old co-founder and chief executive of gaming chair maker Secretlab.

He was named Singapore's Entrepreneur of the Year by professional services firm EY at a virtual awards ceremony on Nov 9, and he will represent Singapore to vie against entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries for the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year award in June next year.

How no entrepreneur starts out with guaranteed answers (1:56)
Surprise at his success and how non-gamers started using his gaming chairs (2:20)

3. Qualities of a good entrepreneur (3:10)

Why planning is only done 12-36 months ahead at any one time and not for longer (3:42)

Produced by: Sumiko Tan, ST Video team and Ernest Luis

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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PopVultures Ep 36: Harry Styles in a dress and what it means for men

29:30 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.

Pop culture pundits Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo discuss British singer-songwriter Harry Styles and his historic Vogue magazine cover, where he treads the Fine Line between menswear and female fashion. The former One Direction boy band member, who became the first man to grace the cover of Vogue solo, wore a lace-trimmed ball gown and a tuxedo jacket for the shoot.

Many praised the move for being a Sign Of The Times, but conservative political commentators criticised the cover with the rallying cry: "Bring back manly men."

The #PopVultures share their take on the sartorial saga, explore Styles' long History with androgynous fashion (from the Met Gala to Saturday Night Live) and his musical influences (from Queen's Freddie Mercury to the Queen of Country Pop Shania Twain), as well as dissect the social constructs of masculinity and manliness.

Meanwhile, Jan can't help Falling for Styles, Sam Jo Lights Up at the thought of sheer shirts, and podcast assistant and former Directioner Penelope Lee weighs in on whether Styles is still her Golden boy.

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Muhammad Firmann

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Editor Says Ep 5: Why Covid-19 vaccine roll-out faces difficult questions

4:17 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their take on the top news of the week, why it matters and what’s next.

The Straits Times editor Warren Fernandez says it has been a tremendous feat for Covid-19 vaccines to have been produced within a year, at warp speed.

But even as we celebrate, we need to take a sober look at the difficult questions which surround the vaccines.

Who should get the vaccine first, and why? Will getting a jab be a choice or a responsibility? Who should bear the cost? How can it be made at scale, and safely?

Produced by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Muhammad Firmann

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 104: New menus at Botanico, Lolla; ST's Go Where site

17:16 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

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Asian Insider Ep 51: China ends absolute poverty in signature achievement for President Xi Jinping

14:10 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

China marked a milestone in its anti-poverty efforts this week, removing its last remaining counties from a list of poor regions.

ST's China correspondent Danson Cheong and University of Gottingen's Dr Yu Xiaohua explore its implications with host Nirmal Ghosh on Asian Insider.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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The Big Story Ep 59: Attractions ready for influx of patrons when tourism vouchers redemption starts

7:11 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

From December, Singaporeans aged 18 and above will be given $100 worth of SingapoRediscovers Vouchers to spend on local attractions, hotel stays and tours.

We address some common questions, like where you can redeem your vouchers.

Chairman of the Association of Singapore Attractions Dr Kevin Cheong shares with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay on how Singapore's attractions have prepared for this campaign.

Who will get SingapoRediscovers Vouchers and what can you do with them?

Read the story here: https://str.sg/Jb2b

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 104: New menus at Botanico, Lolla; ST's Go Where site

17:16 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this episode, ST food editor Tan Hsueh Yun tells us how the chef at Botanico gives a new spin to local dishes, and the special way the chef at Lolla prepares the beef.

Journalist Jan Lee recommends two television shows to watch this weekend - HBO Go's The Flight Attendant and Netflix's Deaf U.

Travel editor Lee Siew Hua talks about how The Straits Times' recently launched SG Go Where site - a hyperlocal guide on discovering Singapore - is different from other guides.

Produced by: ST Video team & ST Life desk

Edited by: ST Video team & Muhammad Firmann

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The Big Story Ep 60: Is Singapore ready to enter Covid-19 Phase 3?

7:57 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Singapore reported zero Covid-19 cases in the community and workers' dormitories for the 15th day in a row.

As the country clears one incubation cycle, infectious diseases specialist Dr Leong Hoe Nam weighs in with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay on this milestone.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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BT Money Hacks Ep 84: Making sense of the current market with BT's new podcast series

13:53 min

Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode sees podcast editor Ernest Luis hosting The Business Times' digital editor Chris Lim and senior correspondent Ben Paul. They talk about BT's latest initiatives to help readers make better sense of their money, and make better sense of the market during this Covid-19 era.

They discuss the following: More on The Business Times News Tablet Edition, where subscribers will get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (LTE) tablet with S Pen stylus included for S$39.90 a month over 30 months (1:35) Why a password-free experience resonates with BT's readers and why 10-inch tablets are the best way to "read print the new way" (3:20) BT's newly launched Mark To Market Podcast gets off to a good start (8:00) What companies and investors want to know about the market (8:35) What does the term Mark To Market actually mean? (11:30)

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Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 110: Quah Ting Wen on competing in Int'l Swimming League

13:59 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

This week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan and they discuss the English Premier League which returned after football’s international break. They agree Liverpool’s victory over Leicester City underlined the Reds’ class, but disagree over whether Tottenham Hotspur have what it takes to mount a serious title challenge after their 2-0 win over Manchester City.

They are joined in the second half of the show by national swimmer Quah Ting Wen, who shares her experience competing at the International Swimming League (ISL) in Budapest this past month. The 28-year-old multiple SEA Games gold medallist wrote four columns for ST charting her journey in Hungary, and talks about how swimming among the world’s best has helped her as she works toward her goal of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

They discuss the following:

Liverpool crisis talk premature (1:08)
Are Spurs the real deal? (2:44)
Quah Ting Wen talks about her ISL experience (6:42)
Is swimming as a career viable? (9:13)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Adrian Abraham (matta@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 110: Quah Ting Wen on competing in Int'l Swimming League

13:59 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

They discuss the following:

Liverpool crisis talk premature (1:08)
Are Spurs the real deal? (2:44)
Quah Ting Wen talks about her ISL experience (6:42)
Is swimming as a career viable? (9:13)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Adrian Abraham (matta@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann

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The Big Story Ep 58: Open communication key for workers to tide through difficult times

7:35 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

In light of the rising number of complaints of discriminatory hiring practices and unfair dismissals, NTUC assistant secretary-general Patrick Tay shares with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay on how employers and employees can create a more robust, symbiotic working relationship.

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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Green Pulse Ep 37: Time to nurture nature to prevent future pandemics

13:10 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

In this episode, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty host Dr Peter Daszak, president of non-profit Washington-based Ecohealth Alliance.

A report linking environmental damage and pandemics was recently published based on the findings of a major meeting hosted by IPBES, the UN biodiversity panel. The authors, including Dr Daszak, found that future pandemics will happen more often, kill more people and wreak even worse damage to the global economy than Covid-19. What can be done to reduce the risks of future pandemics?

They discuss the following points: How a recent scientific report shows increasing risk of new infectious diseases and pandemics in this globalised world (1:00) This report estimates another 1.7 million undiscovered viruses that exist in animals and why up to 850,000 of them can infect people (3:43) Why there needs to be a global programme to prevent pandemics instead of reacting to them after: Can health risks within wildlife trade and even consumer consumption habits be controlled? (8:33) Weighing the costs of prevention programmes against global economic damages from pandemics and why time is running out (10:06)

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Editor Says Ep 4: Looking ahead to 2021 after a great global reset

4:31 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their take on the top news of the week, why it matters and what’s next.

With major disruptions in the way we live, work and play, 2020 is the year of the Great Global Reset, says ST editor Warren Fernandez.

What might 2021 look like? How have global affairs been “reset” by US-China relations? What does this mean for Singapore?

To help readers navigate the big changes happening both globally and locally, The Straits Times is holding a series of webinars titled the ST Reset 2021 in the weeks ahead to put the news into context.

The webinars will cover a range of pressing issues such as dealing with the post-pandemic job market, cybersecurity and health.

Produced by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis

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Green Pulse Ep 37: Peter Daszak on nurturing nature to prevent future pandemics

13:10 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

In this episode, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty host Dr Peter Daszak, president of non-profit Washington-based Ecohealth Alliance.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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Asian Insider Ep 50: What would a Biden administration mean for Asia?

15:45 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

In this episode, ST's associate editor Vikram Khanna moderates and hosts a special panel comprising Singapore ambassadors and professors Tommy Koh and Chan Heng Chee, and Nirmal Ghosh and ST's global affairs correspondent Benjamin Kang Lim.

They say that under Joe Biden, the US may engineer a "cold peace" with China while re-engaging with its allies in Asia.

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 103: Dining highlights at the Guinness Great Grill Out; How new movie Mosul is a military thriller with difference

9:06 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this episode, journalist Anjali Raguraman tell us what diners can try at the Guinness Great Grill Out, hosted at Kult Yard this weekend.

The 19th edition of the Esplanade’s Indian festival of arts goes virtual from Nov 20 till Dec 20. Assistant Life editor Olivia Ho picks her top three performances you should catch.

Film correspondent John Lui shares more on the movie Mosul, which is in Arabic, and find out why it is different from the usual Hollywood military thrillers.

Produced by: ST Video team & ST Life desk

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 103: Dining highlights at the Guinness Great Grill Out; How new movie Mosul is a military thriller with difference

9:06 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this episode, journalist Anjali Raguraman tell us what diners can try at the Guinness Great Grill Out, hosted at Kult Yard this weekend.

The 19th edition of the Esplanade’s Indian festival of arts goes virtual from Nov 20 till Dec 20. Assistant Life editor Olivia Ho picks her top three performances you should catch.

Film correspondent John Lui shares more on the movie Mosul, which is in Arabic, and find out why it is different from the usual Hollywood military thrillers.

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Health Check Ep 48: Why is lung cancer no.1 killer among cancers?

14:48 mins

Synopsis: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, get healthier living tips as The Straits Times chats with expert guests.

With November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month, this episode looks at how lung cancer is the no.1 killer among cancers here in Singapore and globally, and will shed light on advanced treatments as well as how to minimise your chances of getting lung cancer. This episode is brought to you by MSD.

They discuss the following:

How can non-smokers get lung cancer? For air pollution, what is the WHO (World Health Organisation) standard for PM2.5 levels? (1:42)
How has lung cancer treatment evolved to today's gold standard of keyhole surgery, alongside other treatments such as stereotactic radiotherapy, safer chemotherapy drugs, immunotherapy and targeted therapy? (4:00)

4. Advice on how to protect yourself to cover the cost of such treatments: Buy good extra insurance coverage when you're young and fit (7:52)

Innovations in lung cancer treatments such as proton beam therapy and costs of such therapies (10:10)
Best way to decrease lung cancer risk factors and how smokers should do more effective CT lung scans instead of normal chest X-rays (12:27)

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Penelope Lee

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The Big Story Ep 57: Which groups will have priority for Covid-19 vaccination?

5:42 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Given the strong demand for Covid-19 vaccines worldwide, Singapore is unlikely to get enough for every person in the initial months, or even the first year.

Associate Professor Alex Cook, vice dean of research at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, tells The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay on who should be given priority.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 109: Is Hamilton F1’s G.O.A.T? Should international friendlies be scrapped?

15:47 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

This week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan, who discuss history-making milestones: Lewis Hamilton’s record-equalling championship win at the Turkish Grand Prix, and golfer Dustin Johnson’s Masters tournament win - in style - at Augusta National.

Adrian and Sazali are also joined by sports broadcaster Shehzad Haque, and they talk about whether international football friendlies should be scrapped with the coronavirus pandemic still not under control.

They discuss the following:

Is Hamilton Formula One’s G.O.A.T? (0:50)
An acid test for an Singapore Premier League title contender (7:37)
International friendlies: Pointless? (9:57)
England: Man United in disguise? (12:28)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 109: Is Hamilton F1’s G.O.A.T? And should int’l friendlies be scrapped?

15:47 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

They discuss the following:

Is Hamilton Formula One’s G.O.A.T? (00:50)
An acid test for an SPL title contender (7:37)
International friendlies: pointless? (9:57)
England: Man United in disguise? (12:28)

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Lunch With Sumiko Ep 25: Discussing the Singaporean palate with pastry queen Janice Wong

5:51 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

In this episode, Sumiko Tan hosts Singapore's pastry queen Janice Wong, the 37-year-old chef of 2am:dessertbar known for her artistic dessert creations. Reflecting on a year disrupted by Covid-19 (1:27) The Singaporean palate and the difference with the Japanese for example (2:19) How Covid-19 united surviving local F&B industry companies and resulted in unique collaborations for customers (3:17) Advice for young chefs: Identity and ability to adapt (4:12)

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PopVultures Ep 35: US election memes, Worst Chris (Pratt?) and Red Velvet's Irene

26:08 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.

This week the #PopVultures have a potluck episode of East and West topics! Yeo Sam Jo discusses his favourite pop-culture related memes of the US presidential election and Jan Lee talks about the Worst Chris debate that saw the Internet dunking on Chris Pratt amid a politically fraught climate.

Then Jan tells Sam Jo all about the biggest K-pop news of the past two weeks - Red Velvet's Irene admitting to verbally attacking a staff member on set and the reverberating impact of the incident.

They also go off on a slight tangent talking about the very seasonally-appropriate 2003 rom-com Love Actually. Tune in to hear this East-meets-West mish-mash!

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg)

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Editor Says Ep 3: Arming ourselves against pandemic of fake news

4:49 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their take on the top news of the week, why it matters and what’s next.

This has been a week of big news and dramatic headlines, from the United States’ new president, to Pfizer’s new Covid-19 vaccine and the Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble.

How do we grapple with the questions and challenges, and chart the best way forward? We need to go beyond the headlines and arm ourselves against the pandemic of fake news and information, says ST editor Warren Fernandez.

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The Big Story Ep 56: Can new tech pass for foreign 'big fish' raise bar for local talent?

6:16 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

A new work pass will be launched next year for top-tier foreign professionals and experts looking to start businesses, lead corporate teams or teach here, in a bid to woo these people to Singapore and develop its high-potential tech ecosystem.

The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay speak with OCBC Bank's chief economist Selena Ling as she gives her take on Singapore's strategy to grow its tech sector, as well as the implications this pass will have for local hiring.

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Asian Insider Ep 49: Life-changing and scarring pandemic for HK and Singapore youth

12:55 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Depression may be a serious long term effect of the Covid-19 pandemic for the youth in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Ghosh hosts The Straits Times' Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang & political journalist Yuen Sin, to discuss how the young are struggling to adapt.

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 102: The Crown's new season enters tumultuous era; How to best catch Deepavali lights

11:13 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this episode, we look ahead to the fourth season of Netflix's The Crown, where viewers will be introduced to Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher. We also find out more about the on-site interactive element of the Small Big Dreamers festival at the National Gallery Singapore.

Journalist Jan Lee weighs in on the latest season of The Crown, which will be dropped on Netflix on Sunday (Nov 15), including Emma Corrin and Gillian Anderson's respective portrayals of Princess Diana and former prime minister Margaret Thatcher.

Classic Putian is a Jurong West hawker stall with restaurant-worthy food. STFood online editor Hedy Khoo shares more and gives her recommendations on the dishes to order if you decide to have them delivered to your home.

Senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern tells us the best way to soak in the Deepavali lights in Little India, as well as the on-site interactive element of the Small Big Dreamers festival at the National Gallery Singapore.

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 102: Catch Deepavali lights with a trishaw trail; The Crown's new season enters tumultuous era

11:07 mins

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The Big Story Ep 55: Pfizer's Covid-19 good news, but situation remains murky

6:57 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Work to distribute the experimental Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is gearing up after the companies announced successful interim data earlier on Monday (Nov 9), but it will not be coming to local pharmacies for the general public any time soon.

The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay discuss this topic with Professor Dale Fisher from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 108: SPL title race hots up; United rescue their manager

16:17 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

This week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham and ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz talk about the Singapore Premier League (SPL), which has reached its halfway point, as well as a hijacked Zoom session hosted by Singapore Athletics, which led to a police report being made.

They are also joined by ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan and they recap the weekend’s talking points in the English Premier League, as well as in the Spanish La Liga and Italian Serie A. They discuss the following: Could we see a three-horse race develop in the SPL? (2:53) Local football mourns the loss of former national footballer Salim Moin (3:42) Zoom troubles for Singapore Athletics (5:26) Stay of execution for Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - but for how long? (10:44)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Adrian Abraham (matta@sph.com.sg)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 108: SPL heats up; United rescue their manager

16:17 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

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The Big Story Ep 54: SIA's recovery progress as it posts record loss

5:34 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Singapore Airlines posted a record loss of $3.5 billion for the six months to September, but it plans to raise more liquidity. CEO Goh Choon Phong says on Nov 9, that SIA is in advanced talks to raise funds in the debt capital market and by selling and leasing back some of its aircraft.

ST's associate editor Ven Sreenivasan weighs in on the topic with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

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BT Money Hacks Ep 83: Demystifying ESG and sustainable investing

12:31 min

Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode looks at ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing: what is it and how do you get started? It is brought to you by UOB Asset Management (UOBAM).

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Victor Wong, senior director and head of ESG Investments at UOBAM, as he tells us more: ESG and sustainable investment is becoming the buzzword, but can investors really do well by doing good? Can ESG and sustainable investments really make you money? (2:10) Why ESG investing is seen as "woke" and appeals to more socially-conscious millennials or Gen Z, especially those aged 25-40 (3:57) What is the scene in Asia like, including Singapore? Is there growth potential for this sector? (5:30) Three steps on how to find out more about developments in ESG and sustainable investing, and choose funds and fund managers (6:40) How UOBAM uses its proprietary news-gathering data and technology to enhance its ESG investment processes, and works with regional partners to cover the Asian scene properly (8:07) UOBAM launched Singapore's first sustainable bond fund with international asset manager Robeco earlier this year: Is this a mega-trend investors should consider? (9:40)

More on UOBAM's ESG and sustainable investments: https://www.uobam.com.sg/sustainability/index.page

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

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Asian Insider Ep 48: Disunited States of America - internal tensions worsening

15:54 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

The US has been through major upheavals and may be on the cusp of another.

In this episode, Mallory Newall - public opinion analyst and Washington DC-based director at Ipsos Public Affairs - and Florida-based historian Charles Zelden, speak with Nirmal Ghosh to discuss the latest developments.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team

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Editor Says Ep 2: Beyond the US election, what is at stake is democracy itself

3:33 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their take on the top news of the week, why it matters and what’s next.

It’s a cliffhanger. Down to the wire. Too close to call. The US election has been a nail-biter, with President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden locked in a tight race.

Beyond this contentious election, what is at stake is democracy itself, says The Straits Times editor Warren Fernandez, given how America has been plagued with alternative facts, fake news, misinformation and disinformation the last four years.

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Green Pulse Ep 36: Looking under the sea for a nature-based solution

16:44 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

In this episode, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty host Dr Siti Maryam, a marine ecologist at the environmental consultant company DHI Water & Environment, about an ocean-based solution to tackling climate change: Seagrass.

Seagrass meadows can be found in Singapore waters, and a 2015 study had found that the seagrass meadow at Chek Jawa on offshore Pulau Ubin contained about 138 metric tonnes of carbon per hectare of seagrass -- equivalent to emissions from 69,000 taxi rides between Marina Bay and Changi Airport.

Yet, these habitats face many threats from human activity, including land reclamation and poor water quality. How can these stores of blue carbon be better protected and restored? Tune in to find out.

They discuss the following points: How do you differentiate seagrass from seaweed and other algae? (2:15) How do seagrass meadows function as a nature-based solution? (3:40) What are the threats faced by seagrass meadows around the world? (9:21) What are solutions for restoring seagrass meadows? (11:50)

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 101: HK's famous TamJai SamGor Mixian noodle chain opens in SG; virtual Singapore Writers Festival

9:32 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this episode, we find out more about TamJai SamGor Mixian, a noodle chain from Hong Kong that has opened its first outlet in Singapore, as well as what you can watch out for from the Singapore Writers Festival which goes virtual this year.

Food critic Wong Ah Yoke shares more on TamJai SamGor Mixian's customisable menu and its broths with 10 levels of spiciness.

Even as the Singapore Writers Festival goes digital this year, journalist Toh Wen Li tells us about the events featuring your favourite authors, that you should take note of.

Produced by: ST Video team & ST Life desk

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 101: HK's famous TamJai SamGor Mixian noodle chain opens in SG; virtual Singapore Writers Festival

9:32 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

Food critic Wong Ah Yoke shares more on TamJai SamGor Mixian's customisable menu and its broths with 10 levels of spiciness.

Even as the Singapore Writers Festival goes digital this year, journalist Toh Wen Li tells us about the events featuring your favourite authors, that you should take note of.

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The Big Story Ep 53: Close Trump-Biden race down to 3 swing states; Shanmugam on Parti Liyani saga

16:05 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

The very close Trump-Biden race will likely come down to the wire in the swing states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, which are not expected to finish counting their votes until Wednesday or even Friday. ST Foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar weighs in on what’s next.

Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam spoke at length in Parliament on Wednesday (Nov 4) on the case involving Ms Parti Liyani, a maid who was acquitted of stealing from her former employers, the family of former Changi Airport Group Chairman Liew Mun Leong. The case had sparked public uproar about the criminal justice system.

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Health Check Ep 47: You don't make a baby to save your marriage

15:45 mins

Synopsis: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, get healthier living tips as The Straits Times chats with expert guests.

As a family goes through different stages, conflicts can arise. There can also be changes in family situations that give rise to conflicts. These conflicts may be worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic, as more people stay home.

In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Assoc Prof Angie Chew, the founder and chief executive of the Brahm Centre, a mental wellness charity, on managing family conflicts. They discuss the conflicts that can occur at the start of the family life cycle, to when a couple have children and to a possible break-up.

Prof Chew also talks about the impact of unresolved conflicts on children. She was The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2019, and is an adjunct associate professor at the National University of Singapore, where she teaches a mindfulness-based course known as The Undefeated Mind.

In September, Prof Chew was the guest for the AskST@NLB video series, where she spoke with Teo about how people can cope with the stress of these trying times brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

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The Big Story Ep 52: Data breaches and stiffer fines: Parliament debates PDPA amendments

7:05 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Proposed amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act were debated in Parliament on Monday (Nov 2). The proposed amendments include increasing the maximum financial penalty to 10 per cent of an organisation’s annual turnover in Singapore, or $1 million, whichever is higher.

Tech editor Irene Tham weighs in on the issue with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 107: New normal for attending live sports events?

15:01

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

This week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham and ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz talk about the Inside the Matrix event held by mixed martial arts organisation One Championship on Oct 30, which saw the return of spectators at a live sports event for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, albeit with new procedures - which included a swab test.

They are also joined by ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan and recap the weekend’s talking points in the English Premier League.

They discuss the following:

What the future of watching sport events in Singapore could look like (2:24)
A big result for Tampines Rovers in the Singapore Premier League (4:37)
What next for Solskjaer and Manchester United after the Arsenal defeat? (7:42)
Is Diogo Jota the successor to Roberto Firmino at Liverpool? (11:44)

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Asian Insider Ep 47: On tenterhooks in Asia: China, India keenly watching US Election

17:50 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

What does another Trump presidency or a Biden victory mean for China and India?

Nirmal Ghosh hosts The Straits Times' China correspondent Elizabeth Law and India bureau chief Nirmala Ganapathy.

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Marc Nair: Tenemental

0:43 mins

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1:09 mins

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The Big Story Ep 51: What closure of Robinsons also means for Orchard Road shopping belt & retail scene

6:20 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Robinsons is liquidating its two department stores at The Heeren and Raffles City Shopping Centre. This means that Robinsons' last two stores will be closing and the company will be exiting from the Singapore physical retail scene after 162 years.

Robinsons said in a statement that the liquidation decision was made after the store’s "inability to continue operations due to weak demand at department stores".

The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay speak with the president of the Singapore Retailers Association - R. Dhinakaran - as he gives his take on the latest developments.

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Lunch With Sumiko Ep 24: 2020 feels like a lifetime for Lawrence Wong

4:52 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

In this episode, Sumiko hosts Minister for Education and Second Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong, who is also the co-chair of the multi-ministry Covid-19 task force. He answers the following questions: Which Covid-19-related announcement was the most difficult to make? (1:04) Why holding regular Covid-19 conferences is important to connect with Singaporeans (1:55) What could 2021 look like? Will the world be safe from Covid-19? (3:05) Does he see the best in Singaporeans during this ongoing Covid-19 era, despite the expected complaints? (3:43)

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Editor Says Ep 1: Tricky trade-off between Covid-19 discipline and opening up

3:49 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their take on the top news of the week, why it matters and what’s next.

While the prospect of more relaxed Covid-19 rules in Phase 3 is much anticipated, Singapore needs to weigh the benefits and risks, and open up in a calibrated manner, says Mr Warren Fernandez, editor-in-chief of SPH's English, Malay and Tamil Media Group and editor of The Straits Times.

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Asian Insider Ep 46: High risk of election-related violence in the US

16:56 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

The high risk of election-related violence on and beyond the US presidential election on Nov 3 is worrying, say experts on Asian Insider.

1) Introduction (0:08)

2) Is the risk of violence more acute in the current political environment? (2:22)

3) Is the prospect of potentially armed poll watchers a worry? (3:54)

4) What are the prospects of a rural rebellion? (4:54)

5) Does the US risk being exploited by outside influences? (8:13)

6) Are there links between right-wing extremists worldwide? (9:40)

7) Colin P. Clarke on the risk of a civil war (11:46)

8) Vasabjit Banerjee on the risk of a civil war (13:12)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg)

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Bookmark This! Ep 17: Reviewing the 2020 Booker Prize

28:02 mins

Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

Who will win the 2020 Booker Prize? Will it be an ambitious historical novel about Ethiopia’s unsung women soldiers or a bleak dystopia about the last wilderness? Will a pioneer Zimbabwean author take the prize, or will it go to one of the four up-and-coming debut novelists on the list?

In the latest episode of this monthly literary podcast, Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li break down the prize’s unusually diverse shortlist ahead of the winner's announcement on Nov 19.

Listen at:

This Mournable Body by Tsitsi Dangarembga - 1:39

The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste - 4:59

Real Life by Brandon Taylor - 14:23

Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi - 17:25

Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart - 21:57

The New Wilderness by Diane Cook - 23:48

Produced by: Olivia Ho (oliviaho@sph.com.sg), Toh Wen Li (tohwenli@sph.com.sg) and Penelope Lee

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 100: Watch movies at Zouk from Oct 30; Singapore's best stuffed doughnuts

9:34 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

In this special 100th episode hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay, journalist Anjali Raguraman shares more on Zouk's latest attempt to pivot its business, by screening movies from Wednesday to Saturday nights.

Travel editor Lee Siew Hua reveals the hidden facets you can find at Jewel Changi Airport.

Food correspondent Eunice Quek breaks down a blind taste test of 10 chocolate and hazelnut-stuffed doughnuts to find the best ones in Singapore.

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Lunch With Sumiko Ep 23: Tomas Pueyo, author of the hammer and dance strategy, sees 2 big challenges in Covid-19 fight

11:59 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Back in early March in San Francisco, Tomas Pueyo's wife was warded in hospital for three days for suspected Covid-19.

Left at home with their three young children and feeling sick himself, the French-Spanish engineer decided to write an article about how the coronavirus was spreading globally.

His March 10 analysis on the Medium blogging platform was titled Coronavirus: Why You Must Act Now.

His 'hammer and dance' strategy to tackle Covid-19 has brought him millions of readers from around the world.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 106: Fans set to return to live sport

19:26 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

This week, Money FM's Rachel Kelly and ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz welcome One Championship chief executive officer Chatri Sityodtong to talk about his mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation’s Into The Matrix event taking place on Oct 30, which will herald the return of spectators at live sports events in the Republic.

They discuss the following:

When and how the decision was made to include spectators (3:37)
Whether being under the microscope as a pilot project is stressful (8:28)
What fans can look forward to at Into The Matrix (16:01)
This week’s Game of Two Halves Moments of the Week (17:59)

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The Big Story Ep 50: Breaking down a TraceTogether token with GovTech

2:45 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

What technology is contained within the TraceTogether tokens? Deputy tech editor Trevor Tan, under the guidance of GovTech, gets under the hood.

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The Big Story Ep 49: Education shifting to discerning world issues as Singapore tops global competency test

7:48 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Singapore’s 15-year-olds, who dropped to second placing in a triennial international benchmarking test on maths, science and reading held in 2018, edged up to No. 1 in another more important assessment - on their ability to understand and act on intercultural and global issues.

The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay speak with senior education correspondent Sandra Davie as she gives her take on the assessment's significance.

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Money Hacks Ep 82: Evolving your investment portfolio for risk and liquidity

9:38 min

Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This episode is about how to evolve your investment portfolio as you move through life on your path to retirement. It is brought to you by UOB Asset Management (UOBAM).

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Dharmo Soejanto, head of the investment partnerships & solutions unit at UOBAM and chief investment strategist for UOBAM Invest, as he tells us more. Five steps to manually changing your portfolio to match changing risk appetites and liquidity needs (1:47)

How UOBAM Invest can help you automatically and easily adjust portfolios to optimise risk exposure and liquidity throughout life with its feature called Glide-path (3:35) How UOBAM Invest's Glide-path solution sets it apart from other robo-advisors in the market and helps investors adjust their portfolios throughout their life stages (4:35) How the regular rebalancing feature in UOBAM Invest's Glide-path solution is helpful during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis over time (5:44) Market indices tend to include winners over time and drop off "losing" companies or industries, and why it's important to stay invested and have a systematic robo advisor these days (6:38)

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PopVultures Ep 34: Emily In Paris and the Art of Hate-watching

24:10 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.

This week the #PopVultures get into everybody's favourite show to hate right now - Netflix's Emily In Paris!

Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo get into what they hated and what they inadvertently loved about the hotly-debated/criticised/memed comedy-drama about a young American woman (played by Lily Collins, the woman with fabulous eyebrows) who moves to Paris for a social media marketing job.

The show has been called out for its weak writing, bad character development, unrealistic plotlines and stereotypical portrayal of the French. Still, it has been one of the top shows of the streaming platform since its launch - perhaps due to the large number of people hate-watching the show?

What even is hate-watching and what do the shows we love to hate - like Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Singapore Social etc. - say about us? Jan and Sam Jo wax a little philosophical about the deeper meaning behind being glued to the television screen for shows we claim to detest!

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Yeo Sam Jo (yeosamjo@sph.com.sg)

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Green Pulse Ep 35: Getting to the bottom of plastic pollution

16:35 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic waste end up in the ocean. From plastic bags to bottles, cigarette lighters to fishing nets and flip flops, the trash fouls beaches, kills seabirds and marine animals and creates vast garbage patches.

In this episode, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty speak with scientist Denise Hardesty, a specialist in plastic pollution and illegal fishing at Australia’s national science agency. Dr Hardesty is a co-author of a recent study which calculated that there is about 14 million tonnes of microplastic waste at the bottom of the world’s oceans, showing nowhere is free from plastic pollution.

They discuss the following points: What a new CSIRO study on microplastics in the ocean has found (3:47) Whether microplastics consumed by seafood could end up on dinner plates (6:25) What happens to plastic when they enter the ocean? (8:17) What are the solutions to dealing with the scourge of plastic? (11:30)

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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Asian Insider Ep 45: Thailand in crisis: Special Parliament session offers space for compromise

13:47 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

How far will the Thai government go in meeting protesters’ demands? The outcome is uncertain as protesters remain emboldened amid crackdown, says a Thai professor on Asian Insider. Thailand in Crisis: Special Parliament session offers some space for compromise (00:12) Assoc. Prof Viengrat Nethipo discusses whether the use of water cannons was a turning point in the protests. (02:11) ST’s Tan Hui Yee examines the Thai government’s response to the protests. (05:37) Is there room for compromise or is this seen as a zero-sum game? (07.10) How do the Thai protests compare to the Hong Kong protests? (10:48)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg)

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 99: NUS Baba House – regularly overlooked, but worth the visit

4:52 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

ST film correspondent John Lui talks about indie movie "Saint Frances" which has won several major festival audience awards. It's showing exclusively at The Projector.

ST senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern shares why the NUS Baba House is worth a visit, despite it being a rather overlooked option in the museum scene.

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The Big Story Ep 48: Over $5.5B to be paid out under Jobs Support Scheme from Oct 29

8:56 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Over $5.5 billion under the Jobs Support Scheme will be paid out to more than 140,000 employers from Oct 29, to help them retain their workers amid the Covid-19 pandemic. With this latest round of payouts, the total amount disbursed under the scheme will exceed $21.5 billion.

The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay speak with the CEO of the Singapore Business Federation Ho Meng Kit as he weighs in on the extent to which the scheme has helped businesses.

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The Big Story Ep 47: Futureproof your job the Taken way: 'A very particular set of skills'

4:12 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Even before the Covid-19 pandemic struck, certain jobs are more vulnerable to automation.

The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay speak with Invest editor Tan Ooi Boon as he gives his take on how you can futureproof your job and prevent robots from taking your spot.

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Health Check Ep 46: Is there such a concept as an anti-ageing diet?

21:16 mins

Synopsis: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, get healthier living tips as The Straits Times chats with expert guests.

People are living longer, but not necessarily better if they have multiple chronic diseases.

In ageing research, scientists strive to find ways to improve healthspan - the period of life that is spent in good health. They are studying different methods, including calorie restriction and fasting.

So, is there such a concept as the best anti-ageing diet, and are there foods to eat or avoid when it comes to delaying ageing?

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts anti-ageing expert, Prof Brian Kennedy, the director of the NUHS Centre for Healthy Longevity, on how we can manage our diet in order to delay ageing.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 105: SPL returns to a palpable buzz; are Man United back in it?

14:33 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

This week, Money FM's Howie Lim chats with ST sports correspondent David Lee and Hougang United defender Lionel Tan to talk about what is different about the Singapore Premier League as it resumes from the coronavirus-induced break. They also have differing views about whether their favourite English team Manchester United's fortunes, but agree that the video assistant referee robbed archrivals, Liverpool, the Merseyside derby.

They discuss the following:

What has been different about the Singapore Premier League as it resumes from the coronavirus-induced break (0:52)
Was it a surprise win for Hougang over favourites Tampines? (5:35)
What does the truce between Singapore Athletics and national marathoner Soh Rui Yong mean (7:38)
Have Manchester United turned the corner after beating Newcastle 4-1 (10:34)
Thoughts about the video assistant referee, which was a key player in the Merseyside derby that ended 2-2(12:27)

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Asian Insider Ep 44: Why the Quad is not an Indo-Pacific "Nato"; 4-nation mechanism still only consultative

16:38 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

The Quad of four nations was revived because of wariness of China but is still aspirational, as Brookings Institute's Tanvi Madan and Atlantic Council's Robert Manning tell ST's US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh.

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 98: A gin tower experience; Da:ns Festival 2020

8:11 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

The Straits Times film critic John Lui talks about the new Korean period action film The Swordsman out in cinemas today.

ST's Olivia Ho tells us more about this year's Da:ns Festival, which is revisiting groups from previous years, with the Covid-19 pandemic making it difficult for organisers to bring in new headliners.

ST's Anjali Raguraman shares more on the personal gin tower experience guests can expect at Atlas Bar.

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The Big Story Ep 45: ST survey finds more want to work from home – HR expert says hybrid model will stay

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

After several months of having to work from home due to Covid-19, the novelty might have worn off, but the practice seems to have caught on.

A survey of nearly 1,800 people - commissioned by The Straits Times - has found that eight out of 10 workers now say they prefer to work from home or have flexible working arrangements.

Mr Alvin Goh, the executive director of The Singapore Human Resources Institute, dissects the survey findings with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

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The Big Story Ep 46: Singapore home cams hacked; protect yourself against cyber criminals

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Security cameras in Singapore homes have been found to be hacked, and the footage shared online. Clips from the hacked footage were uploaded on pornographic sites recently, with several explicitly tagged as being from Singapore.

The videos feature couples, breastfeeding mothers and even children.

The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay speak with ST's tech editor Irene Tham who shares on how to protect against cyber criminals.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 104: It’s Game On in the Singapore Premier League after almost 7 months

14:41 mins

Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points.

This week, Money FM's Rachel Kelly and ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz welcome Football Association of Singapore (FAS) general secretary Yazeen Buhari, who talks about how the national football body worked toward a restart of the local professional league - which will resume on Oct 17 after being suspended in March because of the coronavirus pandemic - and what fans can expect once kickoff arrives.

They discuss the following: How long FAS had been planning the resumption (1:36) Whether there was a point where it seemed the SPL might not return in 2020 (5:52) The new normal: swab tests, where substitutes sit, and are there handshakes (8:36) Could we see fans back at the stadiums for SPL games before 2020 ends? (11:46) Not one, but two Game of Two Halves Moments of the Week (13:04)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Rachel Kelly (rachelk@sph.com.sg)

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Portraits of Purpose Ep 5: Agape Connecting People - creating equal reskilling and employment opportunities

6:18 mins

Synopsis: This is the fifth episode of The Straits Times' Portraits Of Purpose podcast series brought to you by DBS Bank. In this series, we speak to purpose-driven businesses committed to solving the challenging issues of our time. Nothing shines brighter in the midst of adversity than light born of hope, courage, perseverance and generosity.

We speak with Anil David, founder of Agape Connecting People, a company that provides contact centre services. The wrong calls Anil made in his life early on (1:05) A yellow ribbon and a letter to his daughter (2:50) Getting the right call in life (3:19) How has society changed here in Singapore, in the way ex-offenders are viewed? (4:27)

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Green Pulse Ep 34: The climate change detectives

20:49 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Every year we seem to be facing more and more extreme weather events. This year, it’s been fires in Australia, Siberia and now the US West Coast. Record floods have caused havoc in China, while polar ice caps are melting faster. But can we link individual events to climate change?

In this episode, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty speak with climate scientist Friederike Otto, who is the acting director of the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford, and co-lead of World Weather Attribution, an international effort to analyse and communicate the possible influence of climate change on extreme weather events.

For more climate news, follow Prof Otto on Twitter at @FrediOtto.

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Asian Insider Ep 43: US Election won't shift its foreign policy: Bilahari Kausikan

14:51 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective on the week's global talking points with expert guests.

Will the US Election shift the country's foreign policy?

Former top diplomat Bilahari Kausikan tells ST's US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh why we shouldn't idealise Washington's pre-Trump foreign policy. Will US foreign policy change after the election? (1:23) ‘Red lines’ in the region (4:13) What to expect from a Biden administration? (6:20) Trump’s approach to Russia (7:37) Outlook for US foreign policy in the Middle East (10:14)

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Life Picks Ep 97: Fancy in-flight meals at home this weekend?

11:40 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore.

Join The Straits Times' food editor Tan Hsueh Yun, journalists Jan Lee and Anjali Raguraman as they share their food, TV and drinks picks for the coming weekend.

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The Big Story Ep 44: Singapore to negotiate air travel bubbles with safe countries for general travellers

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung announced in Parliament on Tuesday (Oct 6) that Singapore will negotiate air travel bubbles with safe countries for general travellers that does not require a controlled itinerary.

Mr Ong said these two-way travel bubbles will be different from reciprocal green lane arrangements meant for business and official travellers, and come on top of other measures to revive the nation as an air hub.

The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Dylan Ang break down the talking points with ST's news editor Karamjit Kaur.

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Health Check Ep 45: How to age well and achieve a lower biological age

19:44 mins

Synopsis: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, get healthier living tips as The Straits Times chats with expert guests.

Some people seem to age very quickly, and look older than their age, while others appear to age less rapidly. When we are young, we want to look and feel older than we are. When we are older, we want to look and feel young, though this means having to keep frailty and chronic diseases at bay.

Thankfully, scientists in the anti-ageing research field are busy studying how we can delay ageing so that people can stay healthy longer, and in the process, look better too.

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with anti-ageing expert, Prof Brian Kennedy - the director of the NUHS Centre for Healthy Longevity - on what we can do to achieve a lower biological age and keep ageing at bay.

Prof Kennedy calls ageing the "climate change of healthcare" as ageing is the largest risk factor for chronic illnesses like cardiovascular diseases. He adds that healthcare should be about preventive care and not just sick care.

Listen to Pt 2 of interview with Prof Kennedy on ageing well

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 103: Huge defeats for Man Utd, Liverpool; sporting #Covidiots flouting safe distancing

13:51 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

This week, Money FM's Howie Lim chats with ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee and they try to make sense of one of the most bizarre matchdays in English Premier League history, when both Manchester United and Liverpool were embarrassed by heavy defeats within hours of one another.

They discuss the following: Whether Man United’s and Liverpool’s losses were one-offs or signs of trouble (2:02) A United fan’s brutal assessment of the problems within the club (3:25) Are table-toppers Everton the real deal? (7:35) Why are Singaporeans flouting the ‘rule of five’ at public sports facilities like basketball and street soccer courts? (8:55) Live sport set to return to Singapore for the first time since circuit breaker measures (11:28)

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PopVultures Ep 33: What's wrong with Mulan 2020?

34:37 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.

This week the #PopVultures review Mulan, spoilers and all! Jan and Sam Jo give their unfiltered thoughts on the recent Disney live-action adaptation of Mulan, focusing on what they liked and hated about the film.

Where is the music? What is 'qi'? Do the Chinese characters of Loyal, Brave and True look like a bad tattoo someone might get? What did Gong Li, Donnie Yen and Jet Li even do in this movie? What about the history of Mulan? What are the origins of this legendary Chinese warrior woman?

Then they dive deeper into the reasons behind Mulan's dismal showing at the Chinese box office. They discuss why female lead's Liu Yifei's support for the Hong Kong police and the film's on-location shoots in Xinjiang led to a strong #BoycottMulan movement and why Hollywood's attempts at Asian representation have fallen short.

Finally, they end off with some recommendations for alternative Mulan content.

Tune in to hear Jan (trash) talk Mulan and Sam Jo doing his best to channel Christina Aguilera/Lea Salonga through his soulful singing!

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Portraits Of Purpose Podcast Ep 4: Homage - reinventing home and nursing care for seniors

6:24 mins

Synopsis: This is the fourth episode of The Straits Times' Portraits Of Purpose podcast series brought to you by DBS Bank. In this series, we speak to purpose-driven businesses committed to solving the challenging issues of our time. Nothing shines brighter in the midst of adversity than light born of hope, courage, perseverance and generosity.

We speak with Gillian Tee, chief executive and co-founder of Homage, a company that uses smart technology to enable expert, flexible, personalised home and nursing care for seniors. How Tee's childhood memories of her caregiver inspired Homage (1:00) Putting technology at the heart of her caregiving company (1:47) How Homage partnered the Ministry of Health and other partners to fight Covid-19 (3:43) How she sees the fruits of decentralised caregiving at a large scale (4:47)

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The Big Story Ep 43: Drop in PAP's perceived credibility seen in all age groups: IPS post-GE2020 survey

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

According to a post-election survey by the Institute of Policy Studies, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, jobs and the cost of living weighed heavily on Singaporeans’ minds as they headed to the polls in July this year.

Political diversity, too, was a key consideration among the country’s younger and better-educated voters. Across all age groups, there was a slide in the proportion of people who thought the ruling People’s Action Party was credible, while the opposite was true for the opposition Workers’ Party.

Survey research team members Dr Gillian Koh and Dr Teo Kay Key dissect the findings with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

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Asian Insider Ep 42: Taiwan Strait tension- US a key factor in China's sabre-rattling

16:54 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

There is rising military pressure on Taiwan as China sees the United States to be veering from the One China policy.

What are the implications? The Straits Times' global affairs correspondent Goh Sui Noi joins US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh to discuss the following points. Is the Taiwan Strait median line meaningless now? (2:00) Unpredictability factor in China-Taiwan ties (6:57) Strategic ambiguity in cross-Strait relations (10:51)

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Portraits Of Purpose Podcast Ep 3: Edible Garden City - redefining urban farming with green therapy

7:01 mins

Synopsis: This is the third episode of The Straits Times' Portraits Of Purpose podcast series brought to you by DBS Bank. In this series, we speak to social entrepreneurs making a difference. Nothing shines brighter in the midst of adversity than light born of hope, courage, perseverance and generosity.

We meet Bjorn Low, co-founder of Edible Garden City, an urban farming social enterprise that is championing the grow-your-own-food movement in cities around the world, starting with Singapore.

How did Low decide to go green when he was posted to London in 2009 for an advertising job? (0:55)

Edible Garden City was set up back in Singapore in 2012 but how difficult was it to grow the sustainable food movement here? (2:09)

Testing the urban farming model in Jalan Penjara in Queenstown (3:22)

Why urban farming combined with green or horticultural therapy, is Low's vision ahead next, to also help people with mental challenges or illness in the community (4:58)

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Life Picks Ep 96: South Korea's violent crime thriller Deliver Us From Evil is stylish, savage yet tender

8:46 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' film correspondent John Lui to share his picks for the week.

Deliver Us From Evil is the latest in a series of tense, violent crime thrillers from South Korea. If this story has a Western vibe, it is because it features a showdown in a city that has become Asian cinema’s stand-in for Mexico: Bangkok. It’s where triads, yakuza, gun-runners and drug dealers of all nations come to do battle, at least in films.

The stage is set for a stylish, savage match-up, one that has surprisingly tender family moments.

The Tunnel, on the other hand, plays out as slow-motion horror, made all the more horrifying because so much of it is based on fact. Opening cards tell audiences that there are 1,100 tunnels in Norway. Most do not have escape routes and that eight major fires have occurred in these mountain passageways since 2011.

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Food Picks Ep 28: Aqua dining at Sentosa and more eateries to discover

11:35 mins

Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' senior food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke as he shares his food picks this week.

Resorts World Sentosa's dining pop-up Aqua Gastronomy, which runs till the end of October, is so popular that it is fully booked. But keep a lookout for news that the concept will be extended till the end of the year. It is held in front of the main tank inside the S.E.A. Aquarium with tables set up in pods lit up with fairy lights. Diners enjoy a four-course seafood dinner prepared by chefs from Ocean and Forest restaurants.

Find out too about the dim sum plus cocktail weekend brunch at Madame Fan, the upgraded nasi lemak at OSG Music Bar + Kitchen and the good-value a la carte buffet of Asian dishes at Spice Kitchen.

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Food Picks Ep 27: Mooncake sales surge online

15:00 mins

Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' food correspondent Eunice Quek as she shares her food picks this week.

With large-scale mooncake fairs not happening this year, businesses are seeing a surge in online sales instead, in the lead-up to the Mid-Autumn Festival on Oct 1.

Many purveyors are on multiple online platforms to maximise exposure and sales. They offer a variety of discounts and bundle offers, to stand out in a crowded online marketplace.

Find out about unusual hybrid mooncakes which are trending on social media. These include an Insta-worthy rainbow lapis snowskin mooncake - kueh lapis wrapped in snowskin - from The Lapis Place, and almond sable mooncakes with a soft and chewy mochi centre from Bakery Brera & Fine Foods.

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Food Picks Ep 26: Home-based food businesses to keep an eye out for

10:57 mins

Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' food editor Tan Hsueh Yun as she shares her food picks this week.

Home-based food businesses have been on the rise due to the pandemic, but Blue Spoon's Assam Pedas that uses chicken instead of fish or prawns, really stands out. The dish is punchy, with tangy gravy and a portion size large enough for two.

Su Nougat is a gem that is not typically under the radar due to their unique product, nougat. Impressively, their nougats are not stiff and sticky, but soft and not teeth-rottingly sweet. There are several flavours you can choose from, one of which is savoury.

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Food Picks Ep 25: Foodie haunts and bar-hopping options along Keong Saik Road

8:45 mins

Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' entertainment and nightlife reporter Anjali Raguraman as she shares her food picks this week.

Hotel Soloha’s strength as a staycation boutique hotel option lies in its proximity to Keong Saik Road - one of Singapore’s hottest drinks and dining destinations.

Besides local favourites like Tong Ah Bakery for kopi and kaya toast, and Kok Sen Restaurant for zi char dishes, the street is also home to everything from African fare at Kafe Utu to modern Indian food at Thevar.

The street is also great for a bar hopping itinerary where you can head to the likes of Heart of Darkness brewpub for craft beers from Saigon, or World’s 50 Best Bar, The Old Man.

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Food Picks Ep 24: Tasty Nanjing salted duck; handmade dim sum treats; less sweet burnt cheesecake

14:31 mins

Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' STFood Online Hedy Khoo as she shares his food picks this week.

Chinese city Nanjing's classic dish of Nanjing Salted Duck is not easily found here, but Nan Jing Restaurant at Hotel Boss serves a version that will satisfy even the most finicky of duck lovers.

For old-fashioned handmade dim sum, head for Swee Handmade Pau in Serangoon North Avenue 2. The siew mai here is made with lean pork and fish meat from either yellow-tail fish or mackerel. The meat from the fish helps bind the siew mai filling together.

Find out too about newly opened La Pasteleria's range of pastries that are made with less sugar. Try its Signature Burnt Cheesecake which is rich with cheese but is lighter in texture and not cloying.

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Food Picks Ep 23: Newly-introduced bamboo noodles menu at Jewel Changi Airport

10:44 mins

Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' senior food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke as he shares his food picks this week.

Bamboo noodles, which were traditionally kneaded by a bamboo pole, are made by machines these days. But they still have that wonderful crisp texture. They are featured in a new menu at Shang Social Market in Jewel Changi Airport.

Try the Three Treasures Homemade Sauce & Bamboo Noodles Platter, which is a sampler of three small bowls featuring different sauces and toppings.

Find out too about the pop-up menu with a British theme at Anti:dote by chef Kirk Westaway as well as the summer offerings at Buona Terra by chef Denis Lucchi. Tim Ho Wan has also launched a promotion menu of dim sum and other dishes.

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Food Picks Ep 21: Taste of Italy at Keong Saik Road; natural wine with hearty food

10:16 mins

Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' food editor Tan Hsueh Yun as she shares her food picks this week.

Pretend you're virtually in Italy by going to Bar Milano, newly opened on 55, Keong Saik Road. The 38-seat all-day, indoor bar opened on July 8, but the look and feel of the interior suggest it has been here forever.

Food offerings scrawled on mirrors, old-school lamps and plates with deliberately faded patterns. The vibe is somewhere in between the high gloss of Cova in Milan, and that neighbourhood hangout in your secret happy place.

Now, if you love natural wine and hearty food and think David Bowie is incomparable, you will love Rebel Rebel at 14 Bukit Pasoh Road. Co-owner Amanullah Khan, 44, has another business, Artisan Cellars, which sells some terrific labels he sources painstakingly.

And the wine list at the bar is a showcase of some of the best. He and co-owner Eugene Goh, 42, are serious foodies, so of course, the menu is solid.

It is a concise one, but chef Deborah Yeo, 36, who worked at Cocotte and Burnt Ends, is looking to expand the offerings once she has more hands in the kitchen.

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Food Picks Ep 19: Soft, fluffy breads and cakes; flavoursome handmade snacks; North Indian bento meals

15:32 mins

Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' STFood online editor Hedy Khoo as she shares her food picks this week.

259 Bakery in Hougang Ave 8 offers over 100 varieties of breads and cakes available daily. The breads sold here are incredibly soft and fluffy. Popular items include the Hand Torn Cheese Chiffon Cake and 3.5-inch Cheese Cake.

Yeap Seng Handmade Pau Tim at Bishan North Shopping Mall offers a limited but flavoursome range of handmade snacks such as Yam Ball which has a filling made using marinated fresh minced pork.

Find out too about North Indian restaurant Shahi Maharani's bento meals available for takeaway or delivery. The restaurant also has a new range of elevated street food, including a meat-free option of Dum Jackfruit Biryani which is available for dine-in, takeaway or delivery on weekends only.

GameOfTwoHalves Ep 102: New S’pore Athletics chief Lien Choong Luen describes his vision of “golden era” in the local scene

14:10 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

This week, Money FM's Rachel Kelly and ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz speak to new Singapore Athletics (SA) president Lien Choong Luen on what lies ahead for his team as they begin their two-year period leading the national track and field body, and what needs to be done for the ailing sport to thrive again.

They discuss the following: What the new SA management committee seeks to achieve in its first 100 days (1:07) What he plans do about the legal issues the SA is embroiled in, that he and his team have inherited (4:04) What the strong mandate given to his team by the local athletics fraternity at the SA elections means (5:03) Whether he believes local track and field can get back to the success of the 60s and 70s, remembered by many as Singapore’s “golden era” in the sport (9:23) Local track and field’s “missed opportunity” in 2015 (10:51) The “travesty” that is this episode’s #GameOfTwoHalves Moment of the Week (12:37)

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Green Pulse Ep 33: How apocalyptic wildfires in California affect Singapore

19:01 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Images of the apocalyptic wildfires in the American south-west have dominated headlines around the world. But what do the intense blazes there have to do with nations far away, such as Singapore?

In this episode, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty speak with climate scientist Peter Kalmus on the climate change link. Dr Kalmus is from National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the United States, and is speaking to The Straits Times on his own behalf.

They discuss the following points: What is driving the wildfires in the west coast of the United States? (3:38) What does the fire crisis in the US mean for countries farther away? (5:57) How are the growing amounts of emissions from human activities causing more intense blazes? (8:31) What is the role of the individual in tackling the climate crisis? (14:48)

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Asian Insider Ep 41: Thailand's anti-government protests erupt due to pent-up grievances

16:39 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

Thailand's anti-government protests have been growing in recent months.

ST's US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts political scientist Thitinan Pongsudhirak as they discuss what is different about the latest demands for reforms.

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 95: Digital edition of the newly-launched Singapore Writers Festival

9:45 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' arts correspondent Olivia Ho to chat about the newly-launched Singapore Writers Festival, which will run in a fully digital edition from Oct 30 to Nov 8.

It will feature headliners such as award-winning writers Zadie Smith and Liu Cixin, seminal graphic novelist Art Spiegelman and Pulitzer Prize-winning poets Sharon Olds and Tracy K. Smith.

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Green Pulse Ep 32: Desmond Lee on balancing development and conservation in land-scarce Singapore

12:45 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Singapore aspires to be a City in Nature, with plans afoot to conserve its green spaces and infuse nature into the urban setting. But the perennial tussle between development and conservation will remain.

In the third and final episode of The Straits Times’ interview with National Development Minister Desmond Lee, hear how the Government will aim to better strike this balance.

They discuss the following: How science and technology can help inform conservation decisions (2:27) Taking a landscape approach to ensure ecological connectivity in Singapore (4:02) Nurturing a consultative approach between nature groups and policy-makers (5:34) How Minister Lee himself will urge both policy-makers and nature groups to listen to one another (8:59)

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Health Check Ep 44: Understanding suicides and how to help to prevent them

13:58 mins

Synopsis: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, get healthier living tips as The Straits Times chats with expert guests.

This episode is aimed at understanding suicidal behaviour and suicide prevention.

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Dr Jared Ng, a consultant with the Emergency Services at the Institute of Mental Health.

They discuss the following points: How to spot warning or behavioural signs in advance, if the majority of cases tend to be impulsive (3:35) How friends can help alert family members too by keeping track of social media posts and personality changes in chat message groups (5:00) Know the differences between the risk factors that lead to youth and elderly suicide cases (7:50) When someone tells you he or she wants to die or kill himself or herself, do not dismiss it by telling them to be positive and that things are "okay" (8:27) What are the right things to say to someone who is suicidal and what we can do to help the person? (9:07)

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The Big Story Ep 40: How to avoid falling prey to get rich quick schemes

5:55 mins

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You should be wary of anyone who says they can teach you to become rich instantly. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

The Sunday Times Invest editor Tan Ooi Boon looks at the types of tricks commonly used to get you to part with your money.

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Green Pulse Ep 31: Desmond Lee on transforming Singapore into a City in Nature

15:25 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Singapore has always taken pride in being green, and its latest City in Nature vision will further push the boundaries of the country's greening journey which began 60 years ago.

What does this new goal in Singapore’s greening journey entail?

Minister for National Development Desmond Lee sets out his vision for a greener Singapore, in the second part of our Green Pulse interviews with him.

They discuss the following points:

Why did Singapore emphasise greening even in its infancy? (0:40)
How does Singapore’s new City in Nature drive differ from its earlier plans to be a Garden City and a City in a Garden? (2:25)
How can humans and wildlife co-exist in a City in Nature? (5:10)
What is the value of protecting nature? (8:41)

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The Big Story Ep 39: Automating Covid-19 nasal swabbing to be faster and more comfortable

2:33 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

A robot that carries out nasal swabbing to diagnose Covid-19 has been developed by clinicians who say the automated procedure is safe, faster and more comfortable when compared with manual swab tests.

The made-in-Singapore bot is the first that allows patients to fully control the swab process so they are more comfortable. Dr Rena Dharmawan of the National Cancer Centre Singapore explains how patients can activate and terminate the machine at will.

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The Big Story Ep 37: Government to conduct review to tackle women's issues in home, workplace, community

9:17 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

A comprehensive review of issues affecting women is being undertaken, with the aim of bringing about a cultural and mindset change on values such as gender equality and respect for women.

Minister of State for Social and Family Development as well as Education - Sun Xueling -is one of the public office holders leading this review, and she shares more with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

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Recording & interview originally published: Jan 12, 2020

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 22: "I was a late bloomer," says Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki

3:35 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Robert Kiyosaki was 50 in 1997 when his self-help book Rich Dad Poor Dad was published. Its ideas defied conventional wisdom about how to become rich.

It has sold more than 32 million copies since, spawned many other books from him and a business that includes seminars.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 101: EPL round-up, and success in elite sport with unconventional methods

19:17 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

This week, Money FM's Howie Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and the trio talk about the English Premier League action over the weekend, and what the performances of Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs and Manchester United mean for each side.

They also look at the 1.85m, 109kg Bryson DeChambeau’s maiden golf major win at the US Open, and delve into athletes who try to seek success in their sport by going against norm or by the traditional playbook. Spanish triathlete Diego Mentriga also gets a mention for his instinctive act of sportsmanship.

They discuss the following:

A highlight of the Liverpool-Chelsea clash which wasn’t the red card or either of the two goals (0:49)
The disconnect between big clubs’ spending amidst the pandemic (2:46)
What Gareth Bale can bring to Spurs, and should Man United fans be concerned? (6:18)
Golfers Bryson DeChambeau and Matthew Wolff proving at the US Open that going against the grain can be rewarding (8:28)
This week’s Game of Two Halves Moment of the Week (14:33)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Rohit Brijnath (rohitb@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

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Recording & interview originally published: Dec 29, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 21: From one spa, Cynthia Chua now has a $100m lifestyle empire

3:55 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Entrepreneur Cynthia Chua has always been able to smell The Next Big Thing, whether it's Brazilian waxing, Tiong Bahru or farm-to-table dining.

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Recording & interview originally published: Nov 3, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 20: Not yet 30, Rimowa CEO Alexandre Arnault is on a roll re-inventing the German luggage brand

3:27 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Alexandre Arnault's style as chief executive of Rimowa is to be participatory. "I try to have everyone participate in big decisions even if it's not their core competency, and my door is open all the time for critics, anything," he says.

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Portraits Of Purpose Podcast Ep 2: NamZ - making people healthier one meal at a time

8:13 mins

Synopsis: This is the second episode of The Straits Times' Portraits Of Purpose podcast series brought to you by DBS Bank. In this series, we speak to social entrepreneurs making a difference. Nothing shines brighter in the midst of adversity than light born of hope, courage, perseverance and generosity.

We feature Chris Langwallner, co-founder and chief executive of food start-up NamZ, a food science company dedicated towards creating a healthier planet and healthier people - one meal at a time.

How Langwallner was surrounded by the food culture and industry as an Austrian farm boy? (1:00) What sparked a change in his mindset towards a food industry career in "making rubbish food taste good" (2:16) How he moved to Singapore and eventually acted to create his food start-up NamZ (3:21) How - with a new unit under NamZ called WhatIf Foods - he and his team have redesigned the quintessential Asian comfort food instant noodles, to make it healthier and free of synthetic colouring (4:22)

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Recording & interview originally published: Oct 20, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 19: "To solve a problem, build trust and relationships first," says Desmond Lee

3:55 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Mr Desmond Lee is part of the 4G - fourth generation - leadership that is taking shape to lead Singapore. No matter the portfolio, he has become known for an empathetic, inclusive approach and a reputation for connecting well with the ground.

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Bookmark This! Ep 16: The Discomfort Of Literature

22:16 mins

Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

Literary discomfort is having a winning streak of late, from Marieke Lucas Rijneveld's unsettling Dutch novel The Discomfort Of Evening snagging the International Booker Prize and Marylyn Tan becoming the first woman poet to score a solo victory at the Singapore Literature Prize for her collection Gaze Back.

Journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li chat about these in the latest episode of this Straits Times literary podcast, as well as uncomfortable new releases The Lying Life Of Adults by Elena Ferrante and Death In Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh.

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Green Pulse Ep 30: What has Covid-19 taught Singapore about sustainability: Desmond Lee

12:58 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series by The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Minister for National Development Desmond Lee speaks with ST's environment correspondent Audrey Tan on his vision for a City In Nature in this episode.

The economic fall-out from Covid-19 and the looming threat of climate change has nudged sustainability up the agendas of many economies around the world. Singapore too is looking for ways to become more sustainable.

But in a country as densely built as Singapore is, what would sustainability look like?

They discuss the following points: What has Covid-19 taught us about sustainability? (0:48) How the National Development Ministry intends to champion sustainability in the built environment. (3:05) The importance of changing not just infrastructure, but also mindsets in the sustainability drive. (8:32) Technological tools to help plan for better sustainability in early-stage flat designs (10:50)

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Asian Insider Ep 40: Myanmar's NLD still likely election winner amid conflict and Covid-19

14:56 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

As Myanmar goes to the polls, Aung San Suu Kyi's popularity with the Bamar Buddhist majority will prevail, analysts Richard Horsey & Dave Mathieson tell ST's US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh

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Recording & interview originally published: Oct 6, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 18: Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi on how 'immigrant's fear' made her succeed

2:38 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

In the world of C-suiters, former PepsiCo CEO and chairman Indra Nooyi is something of a legend and certainly an inspiration, not just to women and immigrants, but chief executives too.

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 94: Ticketed live concert series by 24 Owls adapts to Covid-19 era

6:54 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' entertainment and nightlife reporter Anjali Raguraman as she shares her music picks this week.

The organisers behind indie music festivals Laneway Singapore and Alex Blake Charlie - 24 Owls - are back with a ticketed live concert series called Flock At The Nest.

It is a platform for local musicians as well as foreign acts passing through Singapore.

Pre-recorded at a new live performance venue at the Pasir Panjang Power Station A called The Nest, the first edition kicks off on Oct 9 at 8pm with performances by homegrown acts Benjamin Kheng, Lew Loh and Marian Carmel.

To recreate the atmosphere of a gig at home, viewers can also purchase individual or group tickets that come with a bottled cocktail/mocktail delivery to your doorstep, via www.24owls.sg

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Recording & interview originally published: Sept 29, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 17: Motorsports supremo Jean Todt on living life in the fast lane

3:04 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Motorsports supremo Jean Todt talks about his love Michelle Yeoh, the greatest Formula One driver ever and using his name to do good.

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Recording & interview originally published: Sept 22, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 16: Andrew Kwan on building brands that nourish the world

3:31 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

From the Pastamania chain to farming barramundi, Andrew Kwan hothouses local food brands and helps them grow.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 100: Lions skipper and Liverpool fan Hariss Harun reviews Leeds goal fest

12:20 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

The English Premier League returned over the weekend, and defending champions Liverpool were given a scare by newly-promoted Leeds United before winning 4-3.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly hosts ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and national football captain Hariss Harun - a Liverpool fan - to review the action.

They discuss the following:

What they think Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds can achieve this season (1:32)
What it is like to start a football season as defending champions, and how to handle that pressure and early setbacks (3:00)
Hariss on going head to head with Andres Iniesta in the Asian Champions League (5:31)
This week’s Game of Two Halves Moment of the Week (10:02)

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Recording & interview originally published: Sept 8, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 15: Manpower Minister Josephine Teo on politics, career and family

3:41 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

In a world of politics where remarks are often filtered, Manpower Minister Josephine Teo remains refreshingly frank.

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PopVultures Ep 32: All You Need To Know About #FreeBritney

34:54 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

Oops!...The #PopVultures did it again this week with yet another action-packed episode, this time on the #FreeBritney movement that has taken social media by storm.

Hosts Jan and Sam Jo Break The Ice by discussing pop princess Britney Spears' controversial conservatorship, her father Jamie Spears and the media Circus surrounding their latest legal tussle.

They recap the most Outrageous moments of the Femme Fatale's 22-year career, including her whirlwind marriage in 2004, her head-shaving, umbrella-wielding meltdown of 2007 and that tragic Gimme More performance at the MTV Video Music Awards.

The #PopVultures also trace Britney's troubles back to her Chaotic years with Kevin Federline and Toxic relationship with Justin Timberlake. They talk about how public opinion on her mental health woes has shifted over time, and wonder if her shrunken net worth is a sign of something Criminal.

Is Britney truly Overprotected, or is her conservatorship better off as a Private Show? Can she ever emerge Stronger than yesterday and relive her Glory days?

If U Seek #FreeBritney, don't miss this episode of #PopVultures.

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Recording & interview originally published: Aug 25, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 14: Philip Jeyaretnam on work, public service, politics and life with his late father

3:46 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

If life were a book, Philip Jeyaretnam is now at a happy chapter, finding purpose in work, public service - and cooking.

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Portraits Of Purpose Podcast Ep 1: Boxgreen - a profitable business nuts about doing good?

06:58 mins

Synopsis: This is the first episode of The Straits Times' Portraits Of Purpose podcast series brought to you by DBS Bank. In this series, we speak to social entrepreneurs making a difference. Nothing shines brighter in the midst of adversity than light born of hope, courage, perseverance and generosity.

We feature Mr Walter Oh, co-founder of healthy snacks company Boxgreen, a certified B Corporation which uses business as a force for good. He tells us about his journey of discovery as he left a high four-figure salary in the corporate world in 2014, to start his own business. Did Walter sense an entrepreneurial streak deep within, from an early age? (0:52) How was the idea for an online company that delivers healthy snacks to customers' doorsteps, born? (2:08) How his parents reacted to his decision to become an entrepreneur? (2:47) How the company's original three "auntie" packers have now also become shareholders? (3:50) Why the motto "Snack good, do good"? (4:39)

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Recording & interview originally published: Aug 11, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 13: CEO of online food firm Grain is hungry for success

3:07 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Yong Yi Sung is co-founder and CEO of Grain, which describes itself as an "online food company that believes in improving lives through meaningful food experiences".

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Recording & interview originally published: July 14, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 12: Keeping a 108-year-old family business alive

3:08 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

The Eng siblings - Kenny, Andy and Shannon - are doing their darnedest to help re-invent their 108-year-old family business, one among a small group of home-grown companies still around after a century.

Their great-grandfather Eng Hock Lai started Nyee Phoe in Singapore in 1911, growing and selling flowers and plants.

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Asian Insider Ep 39: India & China edging towards more serious conflict in the Himalayas?

15:47 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

ST's US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts Hudson Institute South Asia expert Aparna Pande, and ST's global affairs correspondent Benjamin Kang Lim about the crisis at the Himalayan border.

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The Big Story Ep 37: Singapore risks returning to Covid-19 circuit breaker if F&B outlets remain errant

10:16 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

This past weekend, seven F&B outlets in popular nightspots were found not complying with safe distancing measures. Each outlet has been fined $1,000.

Why are F&B outlets bending the rules in particular?

Dean of the NUS' Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, Professor Teo Yik Ying, weighs in with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Dylan Ang.

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Recording & interview originally published: June 16, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 11: "I do it as long as it's the right thing to do", says Shanmugam

4:11 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam isn't one to shy away from tackling the hard issues of politics and policies.

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The Big Story Ep 35: Expert says more awareness needed for eGSS

4:41 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

For the first time in 26 years, the Great Singapore Sale will be largely online this year, and many retailers will be using live streams in a bid to boost sales.

Singapore Polytechnic's School of Business' senior lecturer Amos Tan breaks down the issue with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

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The Big Story Ep 36: New ERP system to start in 2023 but no distance-based charging yet

8:41 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Motorists welcome the additional features of the next-generation Electronic Road Pricing system, but feel its three-piece onboard unit is clunky, inelegant and takes up too much space.

Some drivers also hope a distance-based charging platform can be implemented soon, so upfront car taxes can be reviewed. How will Singapore drivers be affected by the new ERP system?

Senior transport correspondent Christopher Tan weighs in on the issue with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 93: Satirical zombie apocalypse flick and war film about Chinese history

9:50 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' film correspondent John Lui to share about his picks for the week.

Alive is a zombie apocalypse flick that is a uniquely Korean version of the survivor format.

This near-perfect blend of satire of the survival drama depicts a lonely and petrified video-game addict trapped in his apartment, who must play a real-life version of the game in which a player explores the surroundings while picking up makeshift weapons, tools and food.

Unless he takes risks, he will die of starvation or thirst.

The Eight Hundred, an action-oriented ensemble piece re-enacting a pivotal moment in Chinese history, serves as a big-budget corrective to myths about war generated by Western cinema, such as the idea that Asians stood by as Westerners fought their battles.

Produced by: Money FM's Bernard Lim & ST Lifestyle desk

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Recording & interview originally published: May 19, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 10: Carousell co-founders had no salaries for first 18 months

3:35 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

For the first 18 months, Carousell's co-founders - Quek Siu Rui, Marcus Tan and Lucas Ngoo - had no salaries.

They see what they do as not just a business, but also a mission.

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Health Check Ep 43: Understanding stress in the age of the coronavirus

12:49 mins

Synopsis: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health with expert guests.

The World Health Organisation has just called for a massive scaling up of investment in mental health.

Close to 1 billion people are living with a mental disorder, while 3 million people die every year from the harmful use of alcohol. One person dies every 40 seconds by suicide.

Now, with the new realities of Covid-19, more people may be experiencing increased anxiety or depression.

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Dr Jared Ng, a consultant with the emergency services at the Institute of Mental Health about the recent cases he has seen.

He shares how the pandemic has affected some people more than others, and how kindness can go a long way in staving off stress and helping to maintain our mental health during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Recording & interview originally published: May 5, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 9: Sheng Siong boss Lim Hock Chee walks the talk

2:23 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Sheng Siong supermarket boss Lim Hock Chee believes he must work harder than his employees.

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The Big Story Ep 34: Maid acquitted of stealing from ex-Changi Airport Group chief – what damages can she seek?

6:50 mins

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Both the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the police are looking into the case of a former domestic worker acquitted of stealing from Changi Airport Group chairman Liew Mun Leong and his family. Liew, 74, stepped down from his post after an announcement in a statement on Sept 10, to bring forward his retirement from the role.

In a statement on Sunday (Sept 6), MOM said that it is in consultation with the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) as to whether further action, if any, ought to be taken following comments by the judge, Justice Chan Seng Onn.

The AGC said earlier on Sunday that it would be studying Justice Chan's judgment.

The Straits Times' law correspondent Selina Lum breaks down the case with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 99: The big EPL kickoff: Are Chelsea contenders or pretenders?

14:20 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Howie Lim calls up ST assistant sports editor Jonathan Wong and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz to discuss the following topics:

The English Premier League kicks off this weekend, and all eyes are on big-spending Chelsea - is their summer shopping spree enough to turn them into genuine title contenders, or will it backfire on Frank Lampard? And which manager will get the sack first this season?
There were some surprises over the weekend in Formula One - Lewis Hamilton finished seventh at the Italian Grand Prix after starting on pole - and the US Open - with huge favourite Novak Djokovic being disqualified after a bizarre incident with a line judge. Our podcasters weigh in on the unexpected turn of events.

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Recording & interview originally published: April 21, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 8: "I feel like a semi-citizen of Singapore," says Jewel architect Moshe Safdie

2:35 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Over 40 years, architect Moshe Safdie - who designed Jewel Changi Airport - has seen Singapore change even as he helped shape its skyline

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Recording & interview originally published: March 24, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 7: "It's been so turbulent... my heart's been broken," says Nurul Izzah Anwar

15:00 mins

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Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar looks back at the year since Malaysia's general election in 2018.

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Recording & interview originally published: March 10, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 6: My fame may have peaked, but not my music, says Nathan Hartono

3:47 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Singer Nathan Hartono has been in the limelight half his life, but has no illusions it will last.

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The Big Story Ep 33: New MPs yet to find rhythm, equilibrium: Leader of the House Indranee Rajah on tone in Parliament

9:03 mins

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With a record 10 opposition MPs in Parliament, the debate on policy issues has been passionate and vigorous.

Leader of the House Indranee Rajah wraps up the week with Dylan Ang of The Big Story show.

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Recording & interview originally published: Jan 20, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 5: Creative Technology’s Sim Wong Hoo is back, with Super X-Fi getting rave reviews

4:19 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Creative's Sim Wong Hoo is back, and his Super X-Fi audio technology has been slaying the naysayers. Super X-Fi allows headphone users to experience sound in expansive, three-dimensional detail, like in real life.

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The Big Story Ep 32: Jamus Lim versus PAP MPs on minimum wage

6:55 mins

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Associate Professor Jamus Lim of the Workers' Party made several suggestions on minimum wage and compassionate policymaking in his maiden speech in Parliament on Thursday (Sept 3), drawing a string of questions from People's Action Party MPs, including Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

ST assistant news editor Lim Yan Liang analyses with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

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The Big Story Ep 31: Good for S'pore to have adequate opposition MPs, but disagreement must not lead to polarisation, paralysis: PM Lee

3:52 mins

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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says having an adequate number of opposition MPs in Parliament is good for Singapore as this keeps the Government on its toes, and shows Singaporeans that it has nothing to hide.

But he adds that more opposition MPs and fiercer debate in the House may not necessarily be better, cautioning that the tone of Singapore's political debate could change for the worse.

ST's Singapore editor Zakir Hussain

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Green Pulse Ep 29: Perilous journeys of migratory birds

19:42 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Travel may be off the cards for humans during the pandemic, but not for some birds. Every year from around September, Singapore welcomes scores of birds from as far north as the Arctic Circle, who fly halfway across the world to escape the winter chill of the northern hemisphere.

ST's science and environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate editor David Fogarty, host ornithologist David Tan. Mr Tan was once Singapore’s 'bird man', who traversed Singapore picking up bird carcasses.

They discuss the following:

1. Where can people spot these migrant birds, such as arctic warblers or yellow-rumped flycatchers? (3:10)

How birds orientate themselves when migrating? (4:45)
Bird-window collisions: What does the data show in Singapore? (11:35)
What adaptations are being done globally in cities to reduce bird-window collisions? (13:20)
What should people do if they come across bird carcasses or disoriented and injured birds in Singapore? Concerns over migrating birds bringing in diseases? (15:25)

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Asian Insider Ep 38: What will a post-Shinzo Abe era bring?

12:30 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

Dr Satoru Nagao, visiting fellow at Hudson Institute, and Ravi Velloor, associate editor with The Straits Times, speak with ST's US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh about the future of the 'Quad' (comprising the region's major democracies of Japan, India, Australia and the US) and Japan's role.

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Recording & interview originally published: Jan 6, 2019

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 4: You can't be effective if you go against your instincts, says PSC chairman Lee Tzu Yang

5:07 mins

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When it comes to leadership, you have to be yourself, says Public Service Commission chairman Lee Tzu Yang.

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The Big Story Ep 30: Employment Pass quota not unthinkable, but probably unwise, says Josephine Teo

8:47 mins

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Manpower Minister Josephine Teo says imposing quotas on higher-end foreign professionals when it comes to Employment Passes is not unthinkable, but such a move would probably be unwise.

She tells Parliament that It is much better to use salary requirements to ensure companies can access foreign professionals of the right quality, while committing to build up their local staff over time.

Assistant news editor Lim Yan Liang analyses the proposals raised in Parliament with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

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The Big Story Ep 29: Crucial to avoid Covid-19 super spreader settings, like dining in big groups

6:37 mins

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Two restaurants and a bar were ordered to close after they were found to have flouted safe management measures.

Separately, a recent family cluster of five Covid-19 cases from two households was identified. Are we dropping our guard in the Covid-19 fight?

Dean of NUS' Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health Professor Teo Yik Ying weighs in with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 92: New exhibitions at National Gallery Singapore as a response to the pandemic

9:40 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' arts correspondent Olivia Ho to chat about two new exhibitions at the National Gallery Singapore that respond to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Consider the snail in Time Passes by the Singapore Art Museum, or play with sound in An Exercise Of Meaning In A Glitch Season by the Gallery.

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Recording & interview originally published: Dec 23, 2018

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 3: TWG Tea's Taha Bouqdib on how he fell in love with tea

3:10 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Taha Bouqdib's father wanted him to join the military. He chose tea, and TWG Tea is now a global brand. The Moroccan-born Frenchman is president, chief executive and co-founder of TWG Tea, one of the world's fastest-growing luxury tea brands.

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Recording & interview originally published: Nov 18, 2018

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 2: Jason Mraz keeps his feet on the ground

3:35 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Away from his touring life, American singer Jason Mraz is an avocado farmer.

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Health Check Ep 42: Can a person get Covid-19 twice?

9:10 mins

Synopsis: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health with expert guests.

A man in Hong Kong was found to be reinfected with Covid-19 last month, less than five months after he was infected with the disease. Researchers at the University of Hong Kong said genome sequencing showed that the virus strain the man had last month was different from the one he was infected with in March.

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang, the programme leader for infectious diseases at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

They discuss the following points:

More serious coronaviruses like Sars or Mers, have led to longer immunity in patients but it remains to be seen if more cases of Covid re-infection emerge. Why immunity from Covid-19 might not be lifelong (1:38)
The patient in Hong Kong didn't seem to mount an antibody response after his first infection in March (3:10)
Making sense of the new strains of Sars-Cov-2, the virus that causes Covid-19 (3:52)
Is the new prevalent global mutant strain D614G more lethal or transmissible? (5:33)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 98: Where next for Messi; what next for Singapore Athletics

11:52 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports journalists Nicole Chia and David Lee to discuss the following topics. Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi continues to angle for a move after falling out with his employers, but who can afford him and what are the potential obstacles? Singapore Athletics president Tang Weng Fei will step down after a tumultuous term. What are some of the ongoing disputes and what does the future hold for Singapore Athletics?

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Recording & interview originally published: Nov 4, 2018

Lunch With Sumiko Ep 1: My mantra was to keep Singapore going', says ESM Goh Chok Tong

5:08 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong looks back on his political career in his authorised biography.

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The Big Story Ep 28: Pritam Singh debuts as Opposition Leader, lives up to expectations of position

8:41 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

In his maiden speech as Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh says the Workers' Party does not have enough MPs in Parliament to form a shadow Cabinet, but it will organise itself to scrutinise policies in five areas important to Singaporeans.

The Big Story's Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay host ST assistant news editor Lim Yan Liang as he gives his analysis.

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Asian Insider Ep 37: Are there silver linings for Singapore's economy?

18:29 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

ST's US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts OCBC's head of treasury research and strategy Selena Ling, and ST's associate editor Vikram Khanna.

They weigh in on Singapore's economic outlook during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Is the worst over after a historic Q2 low? How challenging will the road be ahead?

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The Big Story Ep 27: Raising minimum salaries for EP, S Pass holders – how will it affect local hiring?

8:33 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

The Manpower Ministry announces that it is raising the minimum salaries for Employment Pass and S Pass holders, adding that more details will be released soon.

Senior political correspondent Grace Ho gives her take on how these changes will affect local and foreign hiring.

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 91: Esplanade's Red Dot August boasts home-grown musicians; Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga to duet at MTV Video Music Awards

7:24 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi to share his picks for the week.

The fourth week of the Esplanade's Red Dot August, a series that highlights Singaporean and Singapore-based talents, features a multi-genre mix of home-grown musicians.

Among the acts performing in online shows are electronic artist Weish and singer-songwriter Crystal Goh. They will sing tunes written by youth from Singapore Girls' Home, who took part in the Esplanade's Songwriting for Hope programme.

Also on the bill are a set by indie pop band The MadHatter Project, winners of the 2015 Noise Singapore music award, as well as an Instagram Live chat with Melbourne-based Singapore jazz singer and composer Dawn Ho.

This year's MTV Video Music Awards will be streamed online.

A highlight will be a joint performance by pop stars Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga. They are expected to play their hit duet, Rain On Me, the first time they are both performing the song live. Other big music stars slated to perform include Miley Cyrus, The Weeknd, BTS and Doja Cat.

Produced by: Money FM's Bernard Lim & ST Lifestyle desk

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Money Hacks Ep 78: How to manage your wealth and plan your legacy

12:01 mins

Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This episode tackles the importance of managing your wealth and planning your legacy. It is brought to you by Opus by Prudential, which is Prudential's unique approach to wealth management and legacy planning for high net worth individuals.

Chris Lim hosts Angeline Alexander, head of high net worth and affluent segments at Prudential Singapore, on the following points: What exactly is wealth management, wealth preservation and wealth transfer? (1:25) Three tips for high net worth individuals to get started (3:35) What is legacy planning? The new trend of high net worth clients using philanthropic pursuits to give back to the community (6:35) Depending on complexity and number of heirs, Opus by Prudential brings in specialist expert panels on trusts, tax and business advisory (7:20) Plan, insure, give back: A 3-step guide to planning your legacy (9:15)

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The Big Story Ep 26: Know your rights if you are retrenched

6:55 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

The surge in unemployment and retrenchments amid the Covid-19 crisis has left many worried across various sectors.

Assistant news editor Toh Yong Chuan addresses some FAQs sent in by readers to The Straits Times on what to do if one gets retrenched.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 97: ST Run goes virtual; group that bid for Newcastle under scrutiny

11:25 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Howie Lim calls up ST sports editor Lee Yulin and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz to discuss the following topics.

The Straits Times launches its first-ever virtual run. Find out more about this unique initiative.
Since putting in a much-publicised bid to take over English Premier League club Newcastle United, Singaporeans Nelson and Terence Loh and Bellagraph Nova Group co-founder Evangeline Shen, have come under scrutiny following an admission from a spokesman that the group doctored some images in its publicity materials.

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PopVultures Ep 31: The Tea on Dee Kosh

21:48 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

This week, the #PopVultures give their thoughts on the recent scandal surrounding local YouTuber and deejay Dee Kosh (real name Darryl Ian Koshy), who has been accused of sexual harassment and is currently under police investigation.

Show hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo give a quick recap of what happened, and share their thoughts on the grey area of what constitutes inappropriate sexual behaviour and how differences in power and fame can often lead to exploitative behaviour.

They also cover the reactions from the local influencer scene - ranging from supportive to silent - and give their opinions on the viability of Dee Kosh's career, post-scandal.

Finally, they talk about the lessons for all to take away from this incident.

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Asian Insider Ep 36: Choppy Waters - South-east Asia and a rising China

18:46 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

Two new books examine China's lengthening reach across the region. In this episode, authors Murray Hiebert and Sebastian Strangio speak with ST's US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh about their research in a region in the middle of a new great power contest.

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Green Pulse Ep 28: Why planting trees is no quick-fix for climate change

14:25 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Climate change is caused by the emission of heat-trapping gases from human activity like burning fossil fuels. The science is clear: much more needs to be done to stop the release of such emissions in the first place.

But as nations grapple with this need, more attention is also being paid to Mother Nature, and how she can help mankind stop the harshest impacts of changing weather patterns from ravaging communities.

Nature-based climate solutions, such as planting trees on degraded land, could help to remove some heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But there are limitations to consider as well.

In this episode, we chat with conservation scientist Koh Lian Pin for a clearer picture of the trade-offs that must be made in the consideration of reforestation as a way to reduce the impacts of climate change. Professor Koh helms the new Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions at the National University of Singapore.

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 90: Netflix thriller about pill that grants users temporary superpowers

8:26 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' film correspondent John Lui to share his picks for the week.

Project Power is an ambitious take on what is by now a standard science-fiction premise of the drug that grants superpowers to ordinary folk. Like many thrillers, it contains the moral: Those who defy nature will face consequences.

Defying nature here is New Orleans teenager Robin (Dominique Fishback), a dealer in the super-stimulant given the name Power; there is cop Frank (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), tracking down the source of the drug. Jamie Foxx appears as The Major, a mysterious super-soldier also looking for the makers of the glowing orange pill.

There are a couple of fresh twists here, such as the notion that swallowing the drug leads to unpredictable results.

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The Big Story Ep 25: Sectors to get tiered subsidies under extended Jobs Support Scheme

9:58 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announces that the Government will continue its support for workers and businesses with new measures costing a total of $8 billion.

The Straits Times' associate editor Vikram Khanna discusses the decision to extend the Jobs Support Scheme by another seven months, up to March 2021.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 96: Singaporean ownership of top European clubs; Barcelona's woes

12:40 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondents David Lee and Sazali Abdul Aziz to discuss the following topics. A deeper look at the Loh cousins' (local entrepreneurs Terence Loh and Nelson Loh) bid to take over Newcastle United and why fans are unhappy with Peter Lim's management at Valencia. Barcelona lost 8-2 to Germany's Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final to finish a season without a trophy for the first time since 2008. Will they turn the corner or lose more ground to Real Madrid?

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 89: Singapore Literature Prize going virtual for the first time

6:30 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' arts correspondent Olivia Ho to chat about the Singapore Literature Prize, which will go virtual for the first time with a ceremony live-streamed from the Singapore Book Council's Facebook and YouTube pages on Aug 27, 8pm.

Not only can the public tune in, they also get to vote in the inaugural Reader's Favourite category, the winning writers of which will receive $1,000 in cash while voters stand a chance to win book vouchers.

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Health Check Ep 41: The pandemic is affecting the way people with hearing loss communicate

13:13 mins

Synopsis: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health with expert guests.

ST's senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Dr Ho Eu Chin, a senior consultant from the department of Otorhinolaryngology at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

He explains why mask-wearing during this Covid-19 pandemic has made communication harder for the hearing-impaired. This is worsened by the lack of facial cues.

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When should you seek medical advice for suspected hearing loss? (11:20)

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PopVultures Ep 30: Cancel culture and celebrities

31:21 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

After a short hiatus, the #PopVultures are back and this time with piping hot tea on the phrase on everyone's minds recently - cancel culture.

Hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo dive deep into two recent incidents of what may be perceived as "cancel culture" - the shift in public opinion towards daytime talkshow host Ellen DeGeneres following allegations about how her show is a toxic workplace with instances of racism and sexual harassment as well as JK Rowling's repeated clashes with the transgender community and its allies on Twitter.

They also discuss other cases of cancel culture with The Chicks (formerly known as The Dixie Chicks), Janet Jackson and Xiaxue.

Jan and Sam Jo also discuss what cancel culture means for the entertainment scene at large, which parts of it make them uncomfortable and whether it is ever helpful or justifiable.

Stay till the end to hear who Jan hopes might be cancelled next.

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Green Pulse Ep 27: Making peat forests pay for their own conservation

18:05 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

The dry season in South-east Asia is just around the corner, bringing with it the prospect of haze. Fires in Indonesia can be started by accident, or deliberately to clear land. And because they take place on carbon-rich peatlands - naturally water-logged ecosystems that are flammable when drained for agriculture - the fires can burn underground and for days on end, causing them to spiral out of control.

But in the heart of Borneo, a businessman has a novel idea for how to make peat forests pay for their own conservation. The Katingan Mentaya project in Central Kalimantan is a preserved peat forest more than twice the size of Singapore. Healthy peatlands have plenty of carbon locked in their depths - and that is essentially what the Katingan Mentaya project in Central Kalimantan hopes to "sell" as carbon credits.

Active conservation and restoration efforts, such as the replanting of trees in degraded areas, have allowed the land to remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it underground, equivalent to taking two million cars off the road each year.

The 7.5 million carbon credits that the Katingan Mentaya project produces each year are sold to businesses. Each unit purchased prevents a tonne of carbon dioxide from entering the earth's atmosphere.

Tune in to this episode for more on the ‘black gold’ in the heart of Borneo, as we chat with Mr Dharsono Hartono, the co-founder of the Katingan Mentaya project.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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Asian Insider Ep 35: Crash in global remittance deepens poverty in Asia

21:57 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

In this episode, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts Aziz Elbehri of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and Kunda Dixit, editor of Nepali Times, to discuss the risks ahead as migrant workers across Asia are badly hit.

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The Big Story Ep 24: Singapore's first-ever code of conduct for pedestrians kicks in

5:28 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Last month, 10 people were arrested for allegedly riding dangerously, after a video of them riding personal mobility devices (PMDs) and power-assisted bicycles on the road, surfaced online.

Have stricter measures to curb errant users been successful?

Hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay analyse the issue with journalist Toh Ting Wei.

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 88: Virtual parties this week and digital NDP shows

6:46 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' entertainment and nightlife journalist Anjali Raguraman who shares her pick for the week

This year’s National Day will be virtually celebrated with more than 20 local artists including mainstays like Nathan Hartono, Charlie Lim and Dick Lee, as well as young rappers and singers like Abangsapau and Yung Raja.

Performers also include violinist Jaz Low, 22, who rose to fame earlier in the year for her rendition of former National Day theme song Home on the balcony of the hotel where she was serving her stay-home notice.

There are also two virtual parties - one by Marquee Singapore on Aug 6 with Laidback Luke and another by Pinball Wizard and its sister club Nineteen80 called Majulah Joget, featuring 80s and R&B tunes interspersed with recognisable Singapore anthems.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 95: AFF Suzuki Cup postponed to 2021; can Arsenal or Chelsea challenge Liverpool for EPL next?

13:28 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondents David Lee and Sazali Abdul Aziz to discuss the following topics.

First half: The 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup has been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. What are the considerations and ramifications?

Second half: Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 to lift a record 14th FA Cup. What are the main talking points and can either team challenge Liverpool for the English Premier League title in the next season?

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Asian Insider Ep 34: What lies ahead for US-China tensions?

16:25 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

In this episode, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts Washington DC-based Bonnie Glaser, a senior adviser for Asia and the director of the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

His other guest from Washington is Yun Sun, senior fellow and co-director of the East Asia Program as well as director of the China Program at the Stimson Center.

They discuss relations between China and the United States that are on a worryingly tense stage.

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Life Picks Ep 87: Imelda Marcos focus of The Kingmaker documentary

10:16 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' film correspondent John Lui so he can share his picks for the week.

The Kingmaker, a documentary about Mrs Imelda Marcos, former First Lady of the Philippines, brings the audience through her life from a beauty pageant into politics, her husband’s rise to power and her time as First Lady in the 1960s to the 1980s.

Beasts Clawing At Straws, a South Korean crime thriller, adapted from the 2011 Japanese novel of the same name, depicts everyone as rotten, the only difference is by how much. As the relationships between the eight characters in the film develops, events intensify and turn bloodier.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 94: Athlete abuse in Singapore and world sport; are Man United returning to glory days

11:48 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports reporter Nicole Chia and sports corresponden David Lee to discuss the following topics: A deeper look at athlete abuse in Singapore and world sport. Why has former national skater Yu Shuran and former national gymnastics coach Gerrit Beltman come out respectively to talk about being abused and being an abusive coach? The English Premier League is done and dusted. What were the big stories on the final day and how far are Manchester United away from their glory days?

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The Big Story Ep 23: PM Lee unveils new Cabinet line-up; 6 ministries to have new ministers

17:33 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announces his new Cabinet line-up on Saturday (July 25), with six ministries headed by new ministers.

Seven of the People's Action Party's new MPs have also been appointed as political office-holders.

News editor Zakir Hussain weighs in on the significance of the Cabinet reshuffle.

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ST Covid-19 Webinar: Experts on why vaccine is not panacea for coronavirus

1:16:43 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' senior health correspondent Salma Khalik hosts three health experts. Professor Ooi Eng Eong, deputy director of Duke-NUS' emerging infectious diseases programme Professor Dale Fisher, a senior infectious diseases expert at the National University Hospital Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

The webinar, which attracted over 1,000 participants, was focused on lessons learnt and how these would shape the way forward in tackling Covid-19.

The panel shares that the key to beating the virus can only be through a combination of a good vaccine, treatment that reduces severe illness and death, and individual responsibility in reducing the spread of the virus.

Prof Fisher warns that there will not be a commercially viable vaccine this year, and when one does become available, there will not immediately be enough for everyone. It is also unlikely that any vaccine would fully protect everyone.

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Asian Insider Ep 33: Options for Asean and India as US-China relations worsen?

19:15 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, The Straits Times gives an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

In this latest episode, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts Manila-based political scientist Richard Heydarian and Aparna Pande, director of Hudson Institute’s Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia.

They discuss options for the Asean region and India as US-China relations rapidly worsen.

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 86: Rare peek at well-known collectors' private collections

6:49 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern who shares about her pick for the week.

The Private Museum's show Silhouettes: Collecting Singapore Modern - Selections From The Collection Of Su-Yen Wong And Fermin Diez, is a chance to peek at what collectors have in their private collections, which are rarely on display.

There are paintings by familiar names like Cheong Soo Pieng and Chua Mia Tee, but the works are unusual as they are not the usual romanticised nostalgia scenes.

Produced by: Money FM's Bernard Lim & ST Lifestyle desk

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 93: Are athletes well represented in NSAs; key battles in EPL's final week

13:17 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath, sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee to discuss the following topics: What is the fuss about Singapore Athletics' latest general meeting and what is the state of athlete representation in national sports associations in Singapore The English Premier League title is decided, but there is still plenty to look forward to in the final week of the season with tantalising battles for Champions League spots and to avoid the drop.

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 85: Singapore jazz legend Jeremy Monteiro celebrates 60th birthday with free online concert

7:13 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi to share his picks for the week.

Singapore's jazz salwart, Jeremy Monteiro, the executive director and music director of Jazz Association (Singapore), turned 60 in June and will be celebrating his sixth decade with an online concert. The concert is free and will feature both local artistes as well as world-renowned musicians.

While the concert is free, viewers are encouraged to donate to the non-profit Jazz Association (Singapore).

Go to www.jazzassociation.sg/support-us. Tax benefits apply.

The Straits Times is the official media for the Jeremy Monteiro At 60 - Celebrating A Life In Music concert.

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Health Check Ep 40: Covid-19 airborne transmission doubts and immunity

18:23 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times.

Recently, an open letter that 239 researchers addressed to the World Health Organisation calling for it to acknowledge that the coronavirus is airborne, made headlines around the world. (0:35)

To counter any public misconceptions, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Professor Paul Tambyah, an infectious disease expert from the National University of Singapore’s Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, to give his take on this development. (1:20)

Professor Tambyah, who's also a senior consultant at the National University Hospital, also discusses recent findings on Covid-19 immunity. (8:40)

Lastly, he talks about his new role as president-elect of the United States-based International Society of Infectious Diseases. (15:30)

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Health Check Ep 40: Covid-19 airborne transmission doubts and immunity

18:23 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times.

Recently, an open letter that 239 researchers addressed to the World Health Organisation calling for it to acknowledge that the coronavirus is airborne, made headlines around the world. (0:35)

Professor Tambyah, who's also a senior consultant at the National University Hospital, also discusses recent findings on Covid-19 immunity. (8:40)

Lastly, he talks about his new role as president-elect of the United States-based International Society of Infectious Diseases. (15:30)

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Food Picks Ep 17: Wholesome ready-to-eat Italian dishes for takeaway and delivery

12:10 mins

Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' senior food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke as he shares his food picks this week.

Find out too about PS.Cafe's white truffle oil that contains actual truffles, Culina's delivery and dine-in options and Chu, a new collagen soup stock on the market.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 92: Are athletes well represented in NSAs; key battles in EPL's final week

13:17 mins

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Money Hacks Ep 76: Understand what products and risk profiles suit you as an investor

12:57 min

Synopsis: Fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This episode tackles portfolio diversification and what products fit different profiles.

Chris Lim hosts Dhruv Arora, founder and chief executive of robo investment advisory Syfe, who explains some basic starter tips:

How to build a diversified e-portfolio and manage risks for products with an easy click of a cursor (1:15)
Why the majority of people here prefer lower-risk portfolios, useful in this Covid-19 pandemic (4:12)
Reits: Which kind of investor do they suit? (6:10)
How do you get into low-cost property investment with $50 for example, in your 20s (9:45)

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askST@NLB Ep 5: How Covid-19 safety considerations will change travel industry

29:13 mins

Synopsis: This is the fifth episode of the askST@NLB podcast series brought to you by the National Library Board. The monthly talks by The Straits Times correspondents were previously held at the Central Public Library but due to Covid-19 safe distancing measures, we are converting the sessions into a podcast series done remotely.

Listen to the correspondents you follow, more intimately, through our podcasts.

For this episode, The Straits Times' travel editor Lee Siew Hua invites her guest - Paul Whiteway - who is senior director for the Apac region at Skyscanner, a global online travel company. They discuss how travelling will change when it’s safe to get on a plane again. Are post-lockdown "travel bubbles" or "fast travel lanes" prone to more disruptions? (2:40) What are Singaporeans searching for, when it comes to their future travel plans? (4:00)

Singapore travellers for now, will consider flexible room change and cancellation policies to be more important than hotel star ratings or loyalty programmes (6:50) Why short road trips, and outdoor or back-to-nature experiences will be preferred in the coming months (12:30) Virtual tours in one-hour escapade formats (20:10)

We tackle selected readers' questions: (23:35 onwards) From ST reader Ms Bernadette Tan: "My boyfriend plans to return to London & Paris for his 40th birthday, which is in October 2020. I think he is being optimistic. He thinks it can happen. What do you say?"

Reader Mr Richard Yeo: "When can Singaporeans visit the United Kingdom? Will there be a 14-day quarantine?" Reader Mr Ben Kong: "Will post-Covid airfares and hotel room rates go up?"

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When All This Is Over: Ep 4

19:44 mins

From a birthday Zoom call to lamentations for a lost year, listen to poetry and prose about the Covid-19 pandemic by local writers Aaron Maniam, Jinny Koh, Amanda Chong, Diana Rahim and Gwee Li Sui.

This is part of the 30 Days Of Art series, supported by the National Arts Council, to inspire and uplift listeners as the country emerges from the Covid-19 circuit breaker.

To see the rest of the works, go to str.sg/30Days. For more local digital arts offerings, visit a-list.sg to appreciate #SGCultureAnywhere.

Things To Do In A Pandemic by Aaron Maniam - 0:33

Unbroken by Jinny Koh - 2:38

Lamentations by Amanda Chong - 6:11

A List Of Things That Can Still Travel Great Distances by Diana Rahim - 9:01

The Lost Year by Gwee Li Sui - 14:46

Performed by: Aaron Maniam, Olivia Ho, Amanda Chong and Diana Rahim

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Food Picks Ep 17: Hottest cakes of the year so far

13:34 mins

Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' food correspondent Eunice Quek as she shares her food picks this week.

The Straits Times' food team recently conducted a blind taste test of 10 cakes from selected stores to evaluate and choose which cake is ultimately the best.

GameOfTwoHalves Ep 89: Sporting Singapore's Phase 2 reactions

13:04 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is a weekly Tuesday sports podcast by the Straits Times' sports desk.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Nicole Chia.

They discuss the following topics:

1. Singapore moved to phase two of post-circuit breaker measures last Friday, and this meant sports facilities also reopened after more than two months. What kind of precautions or safety measures did some of the facilities have in place?

2. The English Premier League returned last week, with 12 games played over four days. What are the key takeaway points?

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 84: Psychological horror film Swallow and controversial erotic drama 365 Days

9:52 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' film correspondent John Lui who talks about some dark films released recently.

Swallow, a psychological horror film, tells the story of a stay-home wife who seems to have everything one may wish for in life, but develops depression from being emotionally and physically isolated. She develops a compulsion for swallowing small household objects.

Highly-controversial erotic drama 365 Days has been released on Netflix, and it has been in the top 10 most-watch lists of many countries, including Singapore, for weeks. Popular as it is, the film has received backlash for "glamourising kidnapping and sex trafficking".

Find out what Lui thinks of them.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 88: Setting Lion City Sailors Football Academy apart from others

12:10 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz, as well as a special guest, Tan Li Yu, who is the general manager of the newly-launched Lion City Sailors Football Academy.

In the first half of this podcast, Kelly asks Tan what sets the Lion City Sailors Football Academy apart from other private academies and club youth set-ups in Singapore.

In the second half, she then discusses with Sazali about the English Premier League that will return on Wednesday, after over three months, with two matches.

Which teams could hit the ground running or struggle?

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 90: What Liverpool's first league title in 30 years means to fans

13:40 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up digital editor of The New Paper Jonathan Roberts, ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports reporter Nicole Chia.

They discuss the following topics:

1. Liverpool's English Premier League title win and what it means for the team and its fans.

Men's tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has come under fire for his involvement in the Adria Tour, an exhibition series meant to bring some of the world's top players to the Balkans. Several tennis players, including Djokovic himself, and their coaches have contracted Covid-19. Safety measures at the event were lax, with physical distancing not practised and the absence of required testing for Covid-19. Why is the criticism valid and how should athletes be using their influence and voice in these times?
Why the ActiveSG indoor sports halls were closed on Sunday and how SportSG is stepping up measures to prevent users from flouting the rules.

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Green Pulse Episode 26: A Covid-19 tide of trash; and implications for marine life

16:00 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

The Covid-19 lockdowns have led to improved environmental outcomes in some instances, such as improved air quality, but the outlook is not all rosy. On the back of Singapore’s Year Toward Zero Waste in 2019, a survey done by alumni from the National University of Singapore’s Master of Science (Environmental Management) programme found that 1,334 tonnes of additional plastic waste, equivalent to the weight of 92 double-decker buses, was generated from takeaway and delivery meals within the 8-week circuit breaker period between Apr 7 and June 1.

Globally, the rise of disposables in the form of single-use plastics, face masks and personal protective equipment due to hygiene concerns has led to concerns that these items may end up as litter in public places, and eventually make their way into the ocean. This could have implications for marine biodiversity.

Tune in to this episode to find out more, as The Straits Times chats with Ms Shaleen Shahrin on the survey findings and Dr Neo Mei Lin, a marine biologist at the Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore, on the implications of marine debris on life underwater.

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Money Hacks Ep 75: Insurance - term vs whole life, what makes sense amid Covid-19?

10:53 min

Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This episode is aimed at how investors can manage risk and insurance during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Host Chris Lim speaks remotely with bionic financial adviser MoneyOwl's chief executive and chief investment officer Chuin Ting Weber.

She explains the following points:

Why the role of insurance is protection (2:40)
Why our most important financial asset is our income (3:45)
What does it mean to be comprehensively insured? (5:45)
Why term insurance is more affordable and preferable till your planned retirement age and you no longer have dependents (7:00)

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Health Check Ep 39: Smokers at higher risk during Covid-19 times

12:33 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times.

This episode is on smoking. We all know it is harmful. According to the World Health Organisation, research suggests that smokers are at higher risk of developing severe Covid-19 outcomes and death. Yet, many people keep on puffing. (2:00)

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Dr Lambert Low, a consultant at the National Addictions Management Service at the Institute of Mental Health, about smoking during the Covid-19 pandemic, why people smoke (3:00), and what it takes to quit smoking. (5:50)

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Pop Vultures Ep 29: Stefanie Sun and the 2000 Mandopop scene!

28:54 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

Can you believe it's been 20 years since homegrown songstress Stefanie Sun debuted, singing Cloudy Day (Tee Aw Aw..) - her first big hit of a song? As one of Singapore's most famous music exports celebrates her 20th anniversary in showbiz, the #PopVultures dive into her music and the factors that went into making her famous.

What made Yanzi special and why did her music, especially her first album, and her image stand out among a sea of new singers? The #PopVultures tuck into these questions all with a side of early 2000s Mandopop nostalgia that includes cameo mentions of Jay Chou, A-mei, Jimmy Liao and more. Listen to the end to find out which Stefanie Sun songs make Jan and Sam Jo's favourites list and which one is possibly a little problematic in retrospect!

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Money Hacks Ep 74: Why insurance is good risk management during uncertain times

10:42 min

Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This episode is aimed at how to understand basic personal risk management amid the market turmoil this year.

Host Chris Lim speaks remotely with SingSaver's founder and country manager Rohith Murthy.

They tackle the following points: Accept the reality that Covid-19 is a serious threat to income and jobs, and how to assess your finances (3:20) Typical financial journey of a Singaporean or Permanent Resident here (4:30) Why insurance is still seen here as a grudge purchase, and why it is more important in a world of uncertainty (5:15) Establish the risk to your income, cash and health needs; ensure you have the right affordable policy to be protected (6:40)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 91: Singaporean cager Ariel Loiter nets prestigious NCAA basketball scholarship

12:39 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In the first half, Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up national cager Ariel Loiter, the first Singaporean to earn a full scholarship to play NCAA's Division 1 basketball in the United States. The Colgate University-bound Loiter talks about how she fell in love with basketball, her long-term targets and shares advice for other young, aspiring local female athletes.

In the second half, ST sports reporters Nicole Chia and Kimberly Kwek talk about the fates of two major local sports events: the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. The Oct 10-11 Singapore Sevens was cancelled last week owing to the coronavirus pandemic, while it remains to be seen whether the Dec 5-6 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon will go ahead as planned.

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 83: Visit gallery of women's fashion from late Qing through Republican era

6:21 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up The Straits Times' senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern to talk about Asian Civilisations Museum’s new galleries.

The Fashion & Textile gallery is opening with a very nice collection of outfits that track the development of women’s fashion from the late Qing through to the Republican era. It’s quite amazing what women’s clothes and shoes can tell you about a society.

The jewellery collection is delightfully surprising as one of the first exhibits you encounter is a crown plaited from grass and headgear with elephants teeth, seeds and feathers.

Find out more by reading Ong's article.

More lifestyle #StayHome guides here at The Straits Times.

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 85: Singapore jazz legend Jeremy Monteiro celebrates 60th birthday with free online concert

7:13 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi to share his picks for the week.

While the concert is free, viewers are encouraged to donate to the non-profit Jazz Association (Singapore).

Go to www.jazzassociation.sg/support-us. Tax benefits apply.

The Straits Times is the official media for the Jeremy Monteiro At 60 - Celebrating A Life In Music concert.

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The Big Story: Analysing NCMP seat acceptance by PSP's Leong Mun Wai and Hazel Poa

5:50 mins

Synopsis: Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay host Jeremy Au Yong, one of the editors who led The Straits Times' GE2020 coverage.

Progress Singapore Party has announced that its two members Hazel Poa and Leong Mun Wai, will take up the two Non-Constituency Members of Parliament seats offered to the party.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 92: New NUS geography department module to tackle football's global impact; Sportslink closes down

11:11 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz, ST sports reporter Kimberly Kwek and Dr Shaun Lin, a lecturer from the National University of Singapore's (NUS) geography department.

They discuss the following topics: The introduction of an unusual module titled Worlds Of Football that will be taught at NUS next semester. Dr Lin talks about how geography and football are related, the different aspects of football that will be covered in the course and what the department hopes to achieve from the module. The closure of the beloved home-grown sports retail store Sportslink on July 3.

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The Big Story Podcast: Analysing PAP's GE2020 vote share drop

6:53 mins

Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay host news editor Zakir Hussain for a round-up.

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 84: Psychological horror film Swallow and controversial erotic drama 365 Days

9:52 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' film correspondent John Lui who talks about some dark films released recently.

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The Big Story Podcast: GE2020 sees parties experiment with range of online presentations

7:27 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Candidates make their final pitches on the last day of hustings, before Cooling-off Day on Thursday (July 9).

Hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay recap the nine days of campaigning with foreign editor Jeremy Au Yong, one of the editors spearheading The Straits Times' GE2020 coverage.

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Editor's Take (July 8): Will the "swing" voter decide GE2020?

5:25 mins

Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take.

As campaigning for GE2020 comes to an end today, how much influence does social media have in this so-called digital general election?

The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan ponders whether social media sentiment will actually translate into actual vote share.

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The Big Story Podcast: Have parties addressed young voters' concerns during GE2020?

6:21 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's Fullerton Rally, Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam's speech on Tuesday (July 7) includes special mention of the youth.

Hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay speak with correspondent Danson Cheong, who weighs in on the issues young voters care most about.

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Editor's Take (July 7): Expect a flurry of online activity, fewer than 2 days of campaigning left

4:53 mins

Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take.

In this episode of Editor's Take, The Straits Times' news editor Zakir Hussain says we can expect a flurry of online activities, all the way till Wednesday night before Cooling-Off day on Thursday (July 9). And as the campaigning comes to a close, a key factor for voters will be "whom do you trust".

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askST@NLB Ep 4: The new normal in restaurant dining during Covid-19 pandemic

29:06 mins

Synopsis: This is the fourth episode of the askST@NLB podcast series brought to you by the National Library Board. The monthly talks by The Straits Times correspondents were previously held at the Central Public Library but due to Covid-19 safe distancing measures, we are converting the sessions into a podcast series done remotely.

Listen to the correspondents you follow, more intimately, through our podcasts.

For this episode, The Straits Times' senior food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke invites his guest - hotelier-restaurateur Loh Lik Peng - who owns the Unlisted Collection of restaurants such as Zen, Burnt Ends, Majestic Restaurant and Meatsmith.

They discuss the new normal in restaurant dining and how the Covid-19 pandemic has transformed the food and beverage landscape in Singapore. How are restaurants working within the new rules, to improve the experience? (2:00) How can small restaurants still make money, especially those with cramped spaces that seemed in vogue during pre-Covid times? (3:17) What to consider now if you are considering opening a restaurant in this Covid-19 pandemic? (6:15) Which foods suit delivery better? (8:25) How islandwide delivery changes the game for both diners and restaurants (10:30) How can restaurants be sustainable, balancing manpower and 7-day work weeks, while juggling dine-in and delivery revenue streams? (14:30)

We tackle selected readers' questions: (17:30 onwards) From ST reader Mdm Tang Wen Yu: "Post-Covid-19 and the looming recession, is there wiggle room for fine dining? How do you cater to the few with lots of money to spend on food, without coming across as insensitive?" From reader Mr Victor Lim: "In your opinion, did Phase Two come too soon, before F&B players were ready? Have the authorities done well?" From another reader Ms Teresa Chen: "Presently, only a group of five from different households are allowed to dine together. This does not cater to families with more than three children. I understand the need to limit but if it is the immediate nuclear family (parents and children all living together in the same household), there is no reason not to let the whole family dine together." From reader Ms Baoxuan: "What is the most underrated local produce used in restaurants today? What do you project for the farm-to-fork movement in our Singapore restaurant scene?"

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 91: Singaporean cager Ariel Loiter nets prestigious NCAA basketball scholarship

12:39 mins

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The Big Story Podcast: PM Lee to see Singapore through crisis

7:03 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong pledges that he will steer Singapore through the current Covid-19 crisis alongside senior Cabinet colleagues and the fourth-generation ministers, even as the People's Action Party ensures there is continuous leadership renewal.

Hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay speak with deputy political editor Royston Sim, who shares his insights on the latest developments.

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Editor's Take (July 6): Parties fighting hard, 'almost as if their lives depended on it'

6:29 mins

Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take.

The heat of the hustings on the campaign trail for GE2020 was dialled up a few notches over the weekend.

The editor-in-chief of Singapore Press Holdings' English, Malay and Tamil media group and editor of The Straits Times - Warren Fernandez - sums up what the PAP and the respective opposition parties' positions are, on several hot topic issues.

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The Big Story Podcast: PAP and opposition feud over Covid-19 response measures

5:40 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Both the People's Action Party and opposition continue to attack each side's handling of the Covid-19 crisis.

Hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay speak with news editor Zakir Hussain on the latest developments.

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Editor's Take: (July 5): Will the NCMP issue figure in voters' minds?

4:05 mins

Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take.

The Straits Times executive editor Sumiko Tan shares what the top news of the day will be and why it matters.

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Editor's Take: (July 4): Watch where GE2020 parties' big guns campaign this weekend

4:23 mins

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The Straits Times executive editor Sumiko Tan shares what the top news of the day will be and why it matters.

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The Big Story Podcast: Significance of where GE2020 party heavyweights walk the ground

9:24 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

With Polling Day on July 10, GE2020 political party leaders are out in full force to lend their support to candidates across Singapore, as the only campaign weekend gets underway.

Hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay get deputy political editor Royston Sim to weigh in on developments so far.

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The Big Story Podcast: Will debate over '10m population' claim distract voters from more important issues?

5:11 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat calls for integrity for all political candidates with regards to the '10 million population' issue, adding that spreading falsehoods as the Singapore Democratic Party's Chee Soon Juan has done, is "not the right kind of politics".

With the issue being a talking point for the second day in a row, we look at how the various parties have responded to the claims. Hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay get news editor Zakir Hussain to share his thoughts on the latest developments.

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Editor's Take: (July 3) "The GE2020 gloves have come off", says Warren Fernandez

4:54 mins

Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take.

The editor-in-chief of Singapore Press Holdings' English, Malay and Tamil Media Group and editor of The Straits Times - Warren Fernandez - shares what the top news of the day will be and why it matters.

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The Big Story Podcast: Will more opposition candidates decline NCMP positions?

6:31 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Progress Singapore Party secretary-general Dr Tan Cheng Bock says he will decline a Non-Constituency MP role if offered.

Other opposition members also call the NCMP scheme a ploy to entice voters to not vote for the opposition.

Correspondent Danson Cheong weighs in.

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 83: Visit gallery of women's fashion from late Qing through Republican era

6:21 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore.

This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up The Straits Times' senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern to talk about Asian Civilisations Museum’s new galleries.

The jewellery collection is delightfully surprising as one of the first exhibits you encounter is a crown plaited from grass and headgear with elephants teeth, seeds and feathers.

Find out more by reading Ong's article.

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Editor's Take: (July 2) Warren Fernandez on GE2020 shaping up to be a truly digital election

4:04 mins

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The Big Story Podcast: GE2020 key battlegrounds outside Aljunied, East Coast, West Coast GRCs

7:28 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Foreign editor Jeremy Au Yong shares his insights on the key battlegrounds in this general election, apart from the GRCs of Aljunied, East Coast and West Coast.

He also weighs in on the new Election Department's special voting arrangements for Polling Day. Under these new guidelines, Covid-19 patients and those on quarantine will not be allowed to vote.

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Editor's Take: (July 1) Warren Fernandez's take on GE2020 issues of the day

2:59 mins

Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take.

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The Big Story Podcast: Nomination Day Big Surprises

4:41 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Nomination Day on Tuesday (June 30) saw a total of 192 candidates file papers to contest every seat in 17 group representation constituencies (GRCs) and 14 single-member constituencies (SMCs).

With no walkovers, it means all 2.65 million eligible voters will soon receive polling cards to let them vote on July 10.

The Big Story hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay discuss with news editor Zakir Hussain as he weighs in on the big surprises of Nomination Day.

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The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with Minister Ong Ye Kung

45:21 mins

Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, senior education correspondent Sandra Davie speaks with Education Minister Ong Ye Kung.

Mr Ong says the Covid-19 pandemic may have wrought havoc elsewhere, but it has put e-learning on the fast lane.

He also shares the lessons learnt during the crisis, and how schools and the Ministry of Education seized opportunities even in the most difficult of times.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 90: What Liverpool's first league title in 30 years means to fans

13:40 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up digital editor of The New Paper Jonathan Roberts, ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports reporter Nicole Chia.

They discuss the following topics:

1. Liverpool's English Premier League title win and what it means for the team and its fans.

Men's tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has come under fire for his involvement in the Adria Tour, an exhibition series meant to bring some of the world's top players to the Balkans. Several tennis players, including Djokovic himself, and their coaches have contracted Covid-19. Safety measures at the event were lax, with physical distancing not practised and the absence of required testing for Covid-19. Why is the criticism valid and how should athletes be using their influence and voice in these times?
Why the ActiveSG indoor sports halls were closed on Sunday and how SportSG is stepping up measures to prevent users from flouting the rules.

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The Big Story Podcast: Long-term repercussions of Ivan Lim PAP candidacy withdrawal?

5:28 mins

Synopsis: The People's Action Party introduces a new candidate, Mr Xie Yao Quan, as part of its Jurong GRC slate for the upcoming general election.

Mr Xie, the head of healthcare redesign at Alexandra Hospital, replaces Mr Ivan Lim, who withdrew his candidacy in the face of online allegations that he said had eclipsed the core issues of this election.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says PAP has confidence in its candidate selection process and will stand by its candidates as long as it is satisfied they are fit for the role.

The Straits Times' news editor Zakir Hussain weighs in with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay, on the long-term repercussions of Mr Lim's withdrawal.

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When All This Is Over: Ep 3

19:49 mins

From mask envy at a childcare centre to a song about morning, listen to poetry and prose about the Covid-19 pandemic by local writers Verena Tay, Fairoz Ahmad, Jennifer Anne Champion, Yu-Mei Balasingamchow and Felix Cheong.

This is part of the 30 Days Of Art series, supported by the National Arts Council, to inspire and uplift listeners as the country emerges from the Covid-19 circuit breaker.To see the rest of the works, go to str.sg/30Days. For more local digital arts offerings, visit a-list.sg to appreciate #SGCultureAnywhere.

Masked by Verena Tay - 0:33

Memories Are Water Shaped As Stories by Fairoz Ahmad - 5:07

Going Round In Circuits by Jennifer Anne Champion - 9:31

The Children by Yu-Mei Balasingamchow - 10:51

Let The Morning In by Felix Cheong - 15:32

Performed by: Verena Tay, Olivia Ho, Jennifer Anne Champion and Rachel Wong

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The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with Chee Hong Tat

43:24 mins

Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, journalist Sue-Ann Tan speaks with Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Chee Hong Tat.

He says the Covid-19 pandemic has made business transformation more crucial and that the Government must support change by providing a pro-enterprise environment.

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The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with Minister K. Shanmugam

24:32 mins

Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, assistant political editor Lim Yan Liang speaks with Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam.

Mr Shanmugam says that the task at hand is to tell people honestly what the issues facing Singapore are, and propose the best solutions.

He also adds that concerns about their rice bowl and Covid-19 are foremost on the minds of Singaporeans going into the general election, and politicians should focus on addressing these issues at the hustings.

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Money FM Podcast: Special interview with Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin

23:15 mins

Synopsis: Host Glenn van Zutphen and author Neil Humphreys are joined by Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin to discuss his charity project #YNWA, the importance of Singapore's kampung volunteer spirit, and what Singapore must do to move past the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with Minister Vivian Balakrishnan

52 mins

Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, tech editor Irene Tham speaks with Minister-in-charge of the Smart Nation Initiative Vivian Balakrishnan.

He says Singapore's technology preparedness gave the Republic "a head start" in responding to acute needs when the Covid-19 pandemic erupted earlier this year.

Dr Balakrishnan – who is also Foreign Minister – also shared the take-up rate of the national contact-tracing app TraceTogether and the new landscape of the job market and employment opportunities in areas such as the growing infocomm sector.

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Ep 2: When All This Is Over

19:43 mins

From an unearthly encounter at Mustafa Centre to overheard bathroom conversations, listen to poetry and prose about the Covid-19 pandemic by local writers Theophilus Kwek, Daryl Qilin Yam, Deborah Emmanuel, Kirstin Chen and Judith Huang.

This is part of the 30 Days Of Art series, supported by the National Arts Council, to inspire and uplift listeners as the country emerges from the Covid-19 circuit breaker. To see the rest of the works, go to str.sg/30Days. For more local digital arts offerings, visit a-list.sg to appreciate #SGCultureAnywhere.

The Window by Theophilus Kwek - 0:32

A Visitation At Mustafa by Daryl Qilin Yam - 5:46

Silent Revolution by Deborah Emmanuel - 11:20

In Between by Kirstin Chen - 13:07

On The Other Side by Judith Huang - 18:09

Read by: Theophilus Kwek, Daryl Qilin Yam, Deborah Emmanuel, Kirstin Chen and Olivia Ho

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Money FM Podcast: Special interview with Central Singapore District Mayor Denise Phua

16:00 mins

Synopsis: Hosts Elliott Danker and Manisha Tank speak with Ms Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore District.

She shares more about the Community Development Council Vouchers scheme that helps up to 400,000 lower-income Singaporean households with daily expenses while supporting local merchants and hawkers. Produced by: Elliott Danker of The Breakfast Huddle on MoneyFM 89.3

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Pop Vultures Ep 29: Stefanie Sun and the 2000 Mandopop scene!

28:54 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

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The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with Environment and Water Resources Minister Masagos Zulkifli

21:43 mins

Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, science and environment correspondent Audrey Tan speaks with Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli.

He says that despite having a secure method of diversifying food imports, Singapore needs to build its own sustainable food system.

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askST@NLB Ep 3: Future of flexible work and remaining productive for longer

25:20 mins

Synopsis: This is the third episode of the askST@NLB podcast series brought to you by the National Library Board. The monthly talks by The Straits Times correspondents were previously held at the Central Public Library but due to Covid-19 safe distancing measures, we are converting the sessions into a podcast series done remotely.

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For this episode, The Straits Times' manpower correspondent Joanna Seow has two guests. They are Singapore Human Resources Institute president Low Peck Kem and Singapore National Employers Federation executive director Sim Gim Guan.

They discuss changes to the working place and working lives, thanks to Covid-19: More workplaces are re-opening but telecommuting is still the default option. What does this mean for employers, workers and jobs? (1:20) How to redesign work for the future? For example, redesigning the recruitment process in Singapore (3:33) Flexi-work arrangements can improve the sustainability of the workforce and enable people to work productively into their later years (5:35) How Covid-19 has woken up some local companies to transform their ways of doing business (8:07)

We tackle selected readers' questions: (15:06 onwards) From ST reader Mr Terence Tan: "How do we convince older generation business owners that working from home is a viable option for their workers?" (15:15) From another reader Ms Judy Tan: "What are the best practices to assess the work performance of staff working from home? How can supervisors effectively engage and manage their staff remotely?" (19:15) From reader Mr Rufus Yeo: "One year from now, what would be the most significant change in the job market? Will whatever is happening now, impact on jobs and work-related policies in the next decade? (22:10)

Look out for the next episode of askST@NLB podcast series on July 3.

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Green Pulse Episode 26: A Covid-19 tide of trash; and implications for marine life

16:00 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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Health Check Ep 39: Smokers at higher risk during Covid-19 times

12:33 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times.

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg) and Ernest Luis

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Ep 1: When All This Is Over

16:53 mins

Synopsis: From an unusual circuit breaker theft to a tongue-in-cheek e-mail about time, listen to poetry and prose about the Covid-19 pandemic by local writers O Thiam Chin, Christine Chia, Marc Nair, Clara Chow and Stephanie Chan.

This is part of the 30 Days Of Art series, brought to you by the National Arts Council, to inspire and uplift listeners as the country emerges from the Covid-19 circuit breaker.

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Works read by: Yeo Sam Jo, Olivia Ho, Marc Nair and Stephanie Chan

0:31 - Cave Time by O Thiam Chin

5:02 - Our Gardens, Our Homes by Christine Chia

8:38 - Copper by Marc Nair

10:09 - Extra Time™ by Clara Chow

14:21 - i tried to imagine the future but all i could think about was the texture of skin by Stephanie Chan

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The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with Minister S. Iswaran

56 mins

Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, Minister for Communications and Information S. Iswaran met virtually with journalists to talk about the country's path to widespread digitalisation.

He emphasised that the Government will focus its efforts on addressing the concerns of hawkers and seniors - two groups some consider most challenging to get on board the digital bandwagon.

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Money FM 89.3 Podcast: Special interview with Minister Indranee Rajah

24:04 mins

Synopsis: Host Elliott Danker speaks with Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Finance and Education, Indranee Rajah. She gives us an analysis on the latest Fortitude Budget and how the nation can transform to seize new opportunities.

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The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng

21:31 mins

Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, The Straits Times' assistant political editor Lim Yan Liang speaks with National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) secretary-general Ng Chee Meng.

Mr Ng says there is a “great sense of anxiety” among workers, as 100,000 Singapore residents are expected to be unemployed this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mr Ng also talks about his biggest worries as labour chief, and weighs in on what is at stake for NTUC and workers at the next general election.

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 82: Join virtual ChildAid2020 choir to raise funds for children

14:24 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about #StayHome lifestyle, entertainment and arts choices during the Covid-19 pandemic in Singapore now.

Host Ernest Luis chats with artistic director of ChildAid 2020 – Jeremiah Choy – on the idea for this year's charity concert to be streamed online on July 15 at 8pm during the Covid-19 pandemic. (1:30)

They are joined by performer and composer Amni Musfirah and Zach Edwards, who is only 7 years of age. They both sing on the spot, a verse or two from the ChildAid theme song, A World To Imagine. (3:30)

The concert hopes to feature more than 200 past ChildAid performers singing this theme song to help raise funds for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund.

If you are below 19, and would like to be part of the choir in the video, apply by June 15 at str.sg/childaidchoir (6:55)

We also discuss the aspects to recreate the concert hall experience virtually, via 360-degree immersive video and three-dimensional 360-degree audio. (8:15)

Catch ChildAid2020 – Virtually Yours – from 8pm on July 15: Go to websites, Facebook pages and YouTube channels of The Straits Times & The Business Times Or go to #StayHomeWithSPH website: stayhome.com.sg

More lifestyle #StayHome guides here at The Straits Times.

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The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with DPM Heng Swee Keat

53:27 mins

Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, The Straits Times' associate editor Vikram Khanna speaks with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat.

They discuss how Singapore can recover from the ongoing economic downturn and build up its reserves amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

They tackle the following points: Which sectors can expect major structural changes? (4:20) How flexibility has brought in additional income in ways not possible before and how some eateries have expanded to promote deliveries islandwide (12:40) What if there is still corporate distress after the Jobs Support Scheme tapers off? Why it is urgent to rethink business models (20:40) Options to rebuild the fiscal position of Singapore and its reserves (28:10) How Singaporeans have responded to rules and health advisories, and changes along the way (38:00) Why the coming general election is about setting directions for the next five to 10 years (49:05)

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Asian Insider Ep 32: United States in crisis

17:12 mins

Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

In this latest episode, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts Mr Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZero Media.

They discuss what the world should expect from the United States as it experiences not just the Covid-19 pandemic, but public protests over race relations.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 87: Difficulties faced as sports begin to restart around the world

11:22 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports reporter Nicole Chia and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz.

They discuss the following topics in the first and second halves of this episode:

Singapore sport is beginning to emerge from the Covid-19 break with some of the country's Olympics and Paralympics-bound athletes resuming training last week. How different were the training conditions for the athletes fortunate enough to get back into action last week? What was their reaction to the safe distancing measures in place and were there any other difficulties that the athletes faced?
The football fraternity faces a list of challenges as it tries to get the SPL restarted. What are some of the main challenges and what are players and officials saying about the resumption?

Produced by: ST Sports Desk

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Money Hacks Ep 73: Fortitude and the market in Covid-19 times

12:33 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This episode is aimed at how investors can approach the market despite the impact from Covid-19.

On May 26, finance minister Heng Swee Keat delivered an unprecedented fourth budget, dubbed the Fortitude Budget. Together with the previous three 2020 Budgets, this year’s total comes up to almost S$100 billion.

Host Chris Lim speaks remotely with two experts from OCBC Bank - Selena Ling, head of treasury research and strategy, and Carmen Lee, head of investment research.

They tackle the following points: What is the outlook for Singapore's economy, for the next three to six and 12 months, and what does this mean for investors? (1:00) What is the outlook like for Reits? Which Reit sectors took the biggest hit during Covid-19 and which are still attractive to investors here? (3:30) What is the market expecting for corporate earnings this year? (8:08) Will dividends be cut? Or even be paid out at all? (9:50)

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

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askST@NLB Ep 2: Post-Covid-19 pandemic job market - crisis or opportunity for graduating class of 2020?

19:25 mins

Synopsis: This is the second episode of the askST@NLB podcast series brought to you by the National Library Board. The monthly talks by The Straits Times correspondents were previously held at the Central Public Library but due to Covid-19 safe distancing measures, we are converting the sessions into a podcast series done remotely.

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For this episode, The Straits Times' senior education correspondent Sandra Davie and National University of Singapore senior deputy president and provost - Professor Ho Teck Hua - will talk about the post-Covid-19 pandemic job market.

Is it a crisis or opportunity for the graduating class of 2020?

They discuss the following points:

Three months ago, the results of the annual graduate employment survey were released. The median gross monthly salary among fresh graduates was up to S$3,600, higher than $3,500 in 2018. But the Covid-19 pandemic has changed job market prospects overnight (1:07)
ST readers have asked us in this podcast: How bad can it get? Is there help out there? (4:00)
Choose between a job you have no interest in, or go for a traineeship in sectors you are interested in? What are traineeships? (5:20)

We tackle selected readers' questions: (8:50 onwards) From ST reader Ms Jay: "I am currently a NUS undergraduate. I'm very confused with the crisis now and I'm just questioning the point of having a degree when it seems that at the end of the day, it's not going to be better for me and there is little or no significance tied to it. What's your advice to current undergraduates?" From Ms Pearl Lee, a business degree student: "I am likely to land a graduate-level job, but it's not in a sector which I am interested in. On the other hand, there are traineeships which I am really keen on. How do I choose between the two - a job or a traineeship?" ST Reader Jason Ng: "I just completed my degree and could start my own business in future. Should I wait out the recession out by taking up a Masters degree?" ST reader David D Cruz: "What about those who graduated from overseas universities, or the private schools, like SIM? Are these traineeships open to me?"

Sandra and Pro Ho offer advice tips for the class of 2020 (16:45)

Look out for the next episode of askST@NLB podcast series on June 19.

Produced by: Sandra Davie (sandra@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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PopVultures Ep 28: George Floyd, Black Lives Matter & celeb backlash

29:11 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

This week the #PopVultures Jan and Sam Jo examine how celebrities have responded to the widespread protests in America following the death of an unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of the police.

While many celebrities have spoken out in support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, some like Madonna were criticised for their tone-deaf responses and others like Lea Michele were exposed by fellow co-workers for her mistreatment of black colleagues on set.

The #PopVultures also talk about whether celebrities have a duty to speak up and take action on civil issues, why some celebrities are lauded for speaking up while some are dragged for doing so. They also discuss how this resonates with Asia and Singapore.

Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Money FM Podcast: Special interview with Minister Lawrence Wong

23:25 mins

Synopsis: Money FM's Elliott Danker speaks with Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong, who co-chairs the multi-ministry task force on Covid-19.

Mr Wong details what the Singapore government will be looking out for, before Phase Two of post-circuit breaker measures.

Produced by: The Breakfast Huddle with Elliott Danker, Manisha Tank and finance presenter Ryan Huang

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Life Picks Ep 81: How children can create with art from home during Covid-19

13:23 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about #StayHome lifestyle, entertainment and food choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore now.

Host Ernest Luis chats with Ms Suenne Megan Tan, who is National Gallery Singapore's festival director and director of audience development and engagement.

National Gallery Singapore has launched its children's festival #SmallBigDreamersAtHome (June 1 - March 28 next year).

It is the second edition of the festival, which has gone online now during the Covid-19 pandemic, and is targeted at children aged six to 12, and their parents too.

Find out the aims, the initial reaction to the festival, and how children can engage with the interactive games at its microsite on National Gallery's website.

It is the first online festival here for children to play, learn and create with art.

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Health Check Ep 38: Stress fractures from running too much during Covid-19 pandemic?

15:41 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times guiding you to a better understanding of health issues with healthy living tips.

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we keep fit. Many people have taken to running as a form of exercise, never mind that they have never run till now or that they don't have a pair of proper running shoes.

ST senior correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Dr Tan Ken Jin, an orthopaedic surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, to find out more about the recent cases of stress fractures he has seen, how to prevent these from happening to you, as well as how inactivity can affect you.

He also talks about why you may want to consider standing up while working at home.

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg) and Ernest Luis

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 86: Post-circuit breaker scenarios for Singapore's September F1 Grand Prix outcome

12:22 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST assistant sports editor Jonathan Wong and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz.

They discuss the following topics in the first and second halves of this episode:

It is a tricky time for sport in Singapore; the government has begun to ease up on circuit breaker restrictions, but there is little to suggest the Republic's battle against the coronavirus pandemic will end anytime soon. This puts events like the Singapore Grand Prix, scheduled for Sept 20, in serious doubt. What are the likely scenarios?
Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong last week said the move to Phase Two of post-circuit breaker measures could happen before the scheduled date of July 2. Sport Singapore has just announced that athletes who have qualified or are close to qualifying for the Olympics and Paralympics, can return to training on June 2 under "controlled conditions". What does this mean for athletes?

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Bookmark This! Ep 15: Escape into these books

23:54 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

After nearly two months under circuit breaker, you may want to break free - so journalists Olivia Ho (right) and Toh Wen Li (far right) pick out some escapist reads for you in the latest episode of this Straits Times literary podcast, whether it is renowned author Dan Brown or feeling less miserable with Les Miserables.

Choose your own adventure in Intan Paramaditha's The Wandering, or flee a futuristic Singapore for new worlds in Judith Huang's Sofia And The Utopia Machine.

Listen at:

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown: 1:10

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones: 4:45

The Scarlet Pimpernel by Emma Orczy: 8:37

Les Miserables by Victor Hugo: 11:40

Sofia And The Utopia Machine by Judith Huang: 16:52

The Wandering by Intan Paramaditha: 20:58

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Asian Insider Ep 31: Turning point for Hong Kong?

17:17 mins

In this latest episode, The Straits Times' Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang and China correspondent Elizabeth Law dissect the implications of China's move with US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh for the Asian Insider.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

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Green Pulse Ep 25: Will cleaner air in South-east Asia during Covid-19 lockdowns last?

14:31 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Lockdowns to limit the spread of Covid-19 have resulted in cleaner air in many cities in South-east Asia, since less fossil fuels are burnt for energy and transport.

But an analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (Crea), an independent research organisation, has shown that the extent to which air quality improves depends on many factors.

What are they?

In this episode, hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty chat with Crea's Helsinki-based lead analyst Lauri Myllyvirta, on the link between Covid-19 and air pollution, and the lessons the pandemic could offer for tackling climate change.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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Food Picks Ep 15 (#StayHome edition): Wildfire Chicken & Burgers returns for delivery and takeaway

10:19 mins

Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.

For our #StayHome guide, Ernest Luis co-hosts with Eunice Quek, ST's food correspondent.

They welcome special guest Mr Michel Lu, brand owner of Wildfire Chicken & Burgers - which closed last year at food enclave Global Kitchens at Science Park Drive - on the comeback of his burger joint on June 1 at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.

He talks about: How the Wildfire menu has been adapted for delivery with smaller burgers than before, and new additions such as the trendy Basque burnt cheesecake (2:33) Working with a pre-order system (3:08) Food delivery: Is it here to stay? (4:50) How food and beverage competition is set to be islandwide as delivery takes off (7:35) How fine-dining restaurants are also muscling in on the delivery landscape, with a more casual approach and attractive pricing.

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PopVultures Ep 27: Elon Musk & kooky celebrity baby names

26:20 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

What do businessman Elon Musk, superstar Beyonce, socialite Kim Kardashian and chef Jamie Oliver have in common?

Other than being celebrities, these parents have also cooked up some of the kookiest children names over the years.

In this episode, the #PopVultures stroll down the name hall of fame and peek at some of the world's most (in)famous baby monikers, from X Æ A-12 and North West to Blue Ivy and Petal Blossom Rainbow.

Hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo discuss the inspiration behind some of these esoteric names and wonder: What makes a creative moniker go from catchy to cringeworthy? And what happens when these kids with saccharine names go to school and enter the workforce?

Is naming your child after a DC superhero, a titular Shakespeare character or a luxury hotel always a good thing? Or will Nicolas Cage, Jay Chou and Jack Neo's children find themselves with extremely big shoes that they may not wish to fill?

Join the #PopVultures for this light-hearted commentary that involves quirky names, questionable wordplay and a quintessential Missy Elliot quote (stay tuned till the end).

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askST@NLB Ep 1: Revisiting Wuhan - vignettes from China's Covid-19 outbreak epicentre

27:31 mins

Synopsis: This is the first episode of the askST@NLB podcast series brought to you by the National Library Board. The monthly talks by The Straits Times correspondents were previously held at the Central Public Library but due to Covid-19 safe distancing measures, we are converting the sessions into a podcast series done remotely.

Listen to the correspondents you follow, more intimately, through our podcasts.

For this episode, The Straits Times' Foreign Editor Jeremy Au Yong hosts ST's China correspondent Elizabeth Law.

They discuss the following points:

What Wuhan was like before the outbreak and how it has changed the city
The challenges in reporting on the ground in Wuhan
Has China returned to a state of normalcy?
What lessons can the Chinese experience offer Singapore?

Selected readers' questions sent in ahead of podcast recording:

From reader Mr Yoong Keng Kai: What about other provinces in China (besides Wuhan)? What is the status of Covid-19 there now?
From reader Madam Goh Poh Gek: What is the new normal in Wuhan now, in areas such as the workplace and the community, at grocery stalls and malls? What do you see as the motivation for the locals there to self-regulate?

Look out for the next episode of askST@NLB podcast series on June 5.

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 80: Singapore ukulele prodigy wins international title; free SG uke livestreams

14:38 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about #StayHome lifestyle, entertainment and food choices during the Covid-19 circuit breaker period in Singapore now.

For our #StayHome edition, host Ernest Luis speaks remotely with special guests - Evan De Silva, a 15-year-old student at School of the Arts Singapore, and ukulele artiste and instructor Alan Soo.

We talk about Evan's recent win on May 10 for the 8th Thailand International Ukulele Contest 2020 - where he was judged the overall winner and also, the best instrumental player. (1:04)

For our podcast, the self-taught Evan also plays on the spot, his winning and original composition Stallion - a stunning show of lightning-quick strumming bursts and tender harmonic notes. (1:37)

Held online and remotely, this title is Evan's biggest win so far in his budding ukulele journey since he picked up the instrument at the age of 8. He talks about how he composes instrumentals (4:42), how his parents don't push him for success (6:20) and how he basically does everything by himself.

Evan is showing signs of being one of Singapore's biggest teenage stars when it comes to the loveable small Hawaiian instrument - alongside the likes of Thailand's Sydney Uke and China's internationally acclaimed Feng E. (8:00)

Mr Soo then talks to us about why the ukulele has a growing appeal among young and old alike in Singapore. (8:48)

He tells us how to discover free ukulele livestreams every week in Singapore and an upcoming Ukulele Movement open mic held via the Zoom conferencing app on May 30 (7.30pm till 9.30pm). (11:00)

Registration is free.

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Health Check Ep 37: Maintaining mental well-being during Covid-19

10:07 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times. As the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, healthcare workers have been roped in to help out at foreign worker dormitories as the testing of thousands of migrant workers for the coronavirus disease continues.

ST senior correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Dr Michael Yong, senior consultant and head of psychiatry at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital about his experiences at a dorm and the change in the migrant workers' mood that he has witnessed. He shares his own family experiences too, coping during the circuit breaker period.

Dr Yong, who's also the group director for psychological medicine at the National University Health System, then goes on to discuss the mental health challenges that the pandemic brings and what you can do about it.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 85: Reality of sports events behind closed doors

13:16 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz.

They discuss the following topics in the first and second halves of this episode:

Among the top European football leagues, the German Bundesliga was the first to return to action behind closed doors. Sports elsewhere saw a charity golf match featuring world No.1 Rory McIlroy. How did they turn out? What are the downsides to sports events without fans and is there a silver lining for now?
Why can't Singapore's Formula One Grand Prix be held behind closed doors? We find out the reasons so far.

Produced by: ST Sports Desk

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Food Picks Ep 14 (#StayHome edition): Sample Singapore-made craft beers in variety packs

6:34 mins

Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.

For our #StayHome guide, Ernest Luis hosts Anjali Raguraman, ST's entertainment and nightlife journalist.

They discuss how Singapore's small but spirited craft beer scene is coming together to offer customers an assortment pack of local beers over this circuit breaker period.

Find out how to order six- or 12-packs ($39 and $78 respectively) put together by #SGCraftTogether, a collective effort by 15 home-grown breweries.

Find out what types of beers you can expect when you order from their websites and why Anjali particularly loves Off Day's beers.

Participating breweries include Alive Brewing, Archipelago Brewery, Brewerkz, Brewlander, LeVeL33, Lion Brewery Co, Off Day Beer Company, Paulaner Brahaus Singapore, RedDot BrewHouse, Sunbird Brewing Co, Wild Brew.

GameOfTwoHalves Ep 84: Merits of closed UFC 249 fight; Michael Jordan Netflix documentary storming success

14:09 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz.

They discuss the following topics:

Mixed martial arts is back in the form of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which held its UFC 249 event over the weekend in Florida. Was the event considered a success and will it pave the way for the return of other major sports?
The sports documentary that has taken the world, and Singapore, by storm: The Last Dance. The miniseries, centered around Michael Jordan and his last season with the Chicago Bulls in 1998, is among the top 10 most-watched Netflix shows in Singapore. Why is it so compelling?

Produced by: ST Sports Desk

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Money Hacks Ep 71: Be a hassle-free landlord through Reit investments

11:18 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

This episode is aimed at those who are interested in investing in property through real estate investment trusts (Reits) and Chris Lim hosts Dhruv Arora, founder and chief executive of robo investment advisory Syfe.

He explains some basic starter tips:

What is a Reit? How it is a proxy for buying into a property without spending millions of dollars (1:02)
Why investing in Reits makes you virtually a hassle-free landlord (2:20)
Is it prudent to diversify your Reit portfolio? (3:23)
What is the difference between do-it-yourself Reit exchange traded fund (ETF) investing and using Syfe's new Reit+ portfolio, which can closely replicate the performance of the SGX iEdge S-Reit 20 Index? (6:24)

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

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Green Pulse Ep 24: Science + Trivia = Covid-19 quarantine fun

14:32 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Hear from two Singapore biologists, Mr Kannan Raja and Mr Marcus Chua on their initiative to help more people learn more about the world we live in, right from the comfort of home.

SGStem Talk & Trivia is a series of scientific webinars, held weekly during this circuit breaker period in Singapore, with a unique twist. After the presentation, participants can also take part in a trivia session to help them better engage with the material.

They are encouraged to donate at least $1 to a trivia pot, although this is not mandatory, and the winner decides which environmental charity the money goes to.

Tune in to this episode to get a low-down on science communication in Singapore, and what else the scientists have in store. For more information on #SGStem Talk & Trivia, visit https://sites.google.com/view/sgstemtalktrivia .

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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Lifestyle Picks Ep 78 (#StayHome edition): Listen to Spotify Singapore music playlists; get bubble tea delivered home

13:26 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, find out about #StayHome lifestyle, entertainment and food choices during the Covid-19 circuit breaker period in Singapore now.

For our #StayHome edition, host Ernest Luis speaks remotely with ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi and food correspondent Eunice Quek:

1. Music streaming app Spotify has made it easier for listeners to discover new Singapore-made pop music as well as revisit old favourites with its refreshed and new playlists called Rising 65, Garden Essentials and the intriguing Causeway Trends (0:48)

Find out about The Purple Symphony Ensemble, an inclusive Singaporean orchestra made up of 15 musicians with and without special needs (4:58)
Also, what could future concerts look like? Will there be a mix of live venues with crowd restrictions and the rest as paying fans logging on from home? (6:00)
How can Singaporeans now get their bubble tea fix safely at home during this circuit breaker period? Find out how bubble tea chains have teamed up with eateries to offer the drinks through their delivery services (8:08)
Why many people are excited about the pairing between Koi bubble tea and online restaurant Grain, as they extend their reach from the east to the west (9:50)

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Food Picks Ep 13 (#StayHome edition): Get bubble tea fix during Covid-19 circuit breaker

5:48 mins

Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.

How can Singaporeans now get their bubble tea fix safely at home during this circuit breaker period? Find out how bubble tea chains have teamed up with eateries to offer the drinks through their delivery services.

Also, why are many people excited about the pairing between Koi bubble tea and online restaurant Grain, as they extend their reach from the east to the west?

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Health Check Ep 36: What might Singapore's new normal look like, post-Covid-19?

14:19 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times.

Singapore is now in second month of its Covid-19 circuit breaker period as people stay home in the fight against the coronavirus disease. Attention is being gradually focused on life after this period, as the country looks to ease more restrictions in the coming weeks.

With cases rising around not just here, but around the world, it is clear that life is not going to be the same for a while, even if restrictions are lifted. What might the new normal look like?

ST senior correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang, the programme leader for infectious diseases at the National University of Singapore's Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

Here are the key points: Impact of Covid-19 on our work lives and how long this will last (1:19) Will kids be able to go to the zoo and playgrounds like before? (3:46) What we will be missing out on for a while (8:49) Will things change forever? (10:09) Future of travel (11:03)

Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg) and Ernest Luis

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 83: Can Singapore be the best in chess; solving incomplete football leagues

12:42 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee.

They discuss the following topics:

That unassuming young kid in your neighbourhood could be a chess whiz, as some pre-teens here already have international acclaim. But what separates them from that elusive Grandmaster status?
Several European football leagues have ended their campaigns with various debatable approaches, including the point-per-game method in the French Ligue. When will Asean leagues resume, if at all, and what are the repercussions on the respective national teams?

Produced by: ST Sports Desk

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Green Pulse Ep 23: Great Barrier Reef still worth visiting despite bleaching?

8:43 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Tune in to this episode for Part Two of the discussion on the ongoing bleaching event at the Great Barrier Reef, with Dr David Wachenfeld, chief scientist at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

For the first time, severe bleaching has struck all three regions of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef - the northern, central and now large parts of the southern sector.

In this podcast, find out what this means for tourists when Covid-19 travel restrictions are lifted, and what is needed to save the world’s largest living structure

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PopVultures Ep 26: Show Lo and Grace Chow's ugly break-up - will the Show be able to go on?

31:48 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

This week the #PopVultures dive into the hottest topic in Mandarin entertainment right now - the ugly break-up of Taiwanese pop star Show Lo and his Chinese influencer ex-girlfriend Grace Chow.

The #savage Chow exposed Lo's many infidelities over the course of their nine-year relationship, accusing him of improper relations with several women and even implied Lo regularly held sex parties with his friends. In the fallout, Lo and one of Lo's rumoured sex partners Linda Chien Kai-le have formally apologised to Chow - but is it enough?

The #PopVultures give a recap of how the saga went down and talk a little bit about Lo's reputation in the industry before this news and dissect how the scandal was handled on both Chow and Lo's part.

Finally, they give their thoughts on whether Lo can rebound from what looks to be the biggest crisis in his career and reflect on how the public has reacted to Lo's fall from grace (pun intended).

Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 82: S'pore sport loses trailblazer in Pennefather; e-sports thrives through coronavirus

12:04 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and ST sports reporter Kimberly Kwek.

They discuss the following topics:

On the morning of Monday (April 27), Annabel Pennefather - a trailblazer for women in Singapore sport and a prominent sports administrator - died. The podcasters talk about her contributions to Singapore sport, as well as what made her so admired by the fraternity.
Singapore-based mixed martial arts organisation One Championship announced its first official athlete rankings for select weight divisions across MMA, muay thai and kickboxing. What does this move mean for athletes and fans?
The coronavirus pandemic has halted major sports and emptied arenas all over the world, but sports fans have found an alternative - e-sports. Just how big has the boom been and can it continue?

Produced by: ST Sports Desk

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Money Hacks Ep 70: How companies should transform during the Covid-19 circuit breaker

15:59 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

This episode is aimed at owners and management of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large companies.

In this episode, Ernest Luis hosts Tan Su Shan, group head, institutional banking, DBS, as she explains how there is no turning back for big and small businesses, if they are to survive the Covid-19 pandemic.

She shares some essential tips:

What are the immediate action points SMEs need to work on, to survive first? (2:44)
What if you are an SME owner caught cold, not ready for digitalisation and worried about survival? Can banks help with digital business conversion and enable cash flow, and how that works in the F&B sector for example? (4:03)
Larger companies should do stress test projections for three, six and nine months, or even till at least the first quarter of 2021 (7:50)
Pointers for stress testing (8:52)
Will Covid-19 change the way companies operate permanently, and in what ways? (12:28)

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Health Check Ep 35: Why Singapore's Covid-19 circuit breaker measures cannot be lifted so early

14:06 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times. For the latest state of Singapore's health in its Covid-19 fight, ST senior correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang.

He is the infectious diseases programme leader at the National University of Singapore's Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

Singapore has extended its circuit breaker period to June 1, and has seen its coronavirus cases shoot past the 10,000-mark as of April 22, after recording about 500 in March.

He talks us through the following points:

1. What is the extent of the spread in the foreign worker dormitories? How does that ratio compare with the spread in the local community? (1:42)

Singapore could continue to see a high number of cases emerging from the dormitories for the next few weeks, but is there a silver lining? (2:45)
Why it is important to control the outbreak in the migrant worker communities before there are considerations to lift circuit breaker restrictions (5:13)
What is the difference between asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic cases? (8:31)
When is the viral load highest? (9:13)
What's the difference between a PCR test and a serology test? Why we cannot just use any serology test available out there (11.32)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 81: SPL footballers get pay cut reprieve; initiatives aiding S'pore sports, fitness and wellness professionals

11:43 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and ST sports reporter Nicole Chia.

They discuss the following topics: Almost two weeks after ST reported that some Singapore Premier League (SPL) clubs were mulling pay cuts for players as a result of disrupted revenue during the league's suspension because of coronavirus, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) announced that all club employee salaries would be retained in full. What led to the call being made? With the entire sports industry grinding to a halt because of the Covid-19 virus, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Grace Fu took some time to speak to the local sporting community over Facebook, and shared initiatives available to those in the sports and health and wellness industry, such as freelance fitness coaches and private gym owners, whose livelihoods have been affected.

Produced by: ST Sports Desk

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PopVultures Ep 25: Celebrity couples with large age gaps - creepy or true love?

32:42 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

This week, following the news of South Korean star So Ji-Sub, 42, and his marriage to a 26-year-old former TV presenter, the #PopVultures dive into celebrity relationships with large age gaps.

They talk stars like Jay Chou, Mariah Carey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Elva Hsiao and even director Woody Allen and disgraced singer R. Kelly. While some of these stars found love with partners very much younger than them - others have been accused of predatory behaviour.

The #PopVultures talk about how our views on celebrity relationships reflect societal ideals and share their own feelings. When does a large age gap become disturbing?

Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo

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Green Pulse Episode 22: The Great Barrier Bleach

12:36 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

In the first of two episodes, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty chat with Dr David Wachenfeld, chief scientist at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority in Townsville, Queensland, on the ongoing bleaching event at the Great Barrier Reef.

For the first time, severe bleaching has struck all three regions of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef - the northern, central and now large parts of the southern sector. It is the third bleaching event in five years and scientists say climate change is playing a direct role.

Tune in to find out why bleaching is such a threat and what it means for the reef’s future.

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Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 80: How national athletes stay fit at home; coronavirus effects on Singapore athletes

12:46 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Howie Lim calls up ST sports correspondent David Lee, ST sports reporter Nicole Chia and Olympian shooter Jasmine Ser.

They discuss the following topics: The Singapore Government's circuit breaker measures have led to national athletes finding creative ways to work out while at home. Find out how the likes of Olympian shooter Jasmine Ser and netball Aqilah Andin are using household items to exercise.

How has the coronavirus pandemic affected Singapore athletes both here and overseas?

Produced by: ST Sports Desk

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Money Hacks Ep 69: Is 2020 the year for savvier DIY property hunters and sellers?

9:54 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

This episode is aimed at younger and savvier homeowners and buyers who want to explore "DIY" property transactions and save some money.

In this episode, Chris Lim hosts Lewis Ng, chief commercial officer of Carousell, who breaks down property trends for new homeowners in 2020.

Is there a growing preference for do-it-yourself (DIY) property listings - directly done by homeowners? (1:40)
What are the cost savings to be enjoyed with DIY platforms? (2:48)
Property shopping and buying 101: Understand your finances, speak to a bank to explore your affordability, explore agent fees or a DIY approach, public and private housing options, know income ceilings for public housing (4:01)
Do you also need a longer-term mindset when buying your preferred property? Check URA master plans for the area (7:26)

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

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Bookmark This! Ep 14: Pandemic novels for stay-home reading

31:29 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

Bored out of your mind while staying at home during the coronavirus circuit breaker? In the latest episode of this Straits Times literary podcast, journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li pick out some pandemic novels that may resonate with you, from Albert Camus’s seminal The Plague to Emily St John Mandel’s post-apocalyptic Station Eleven, as well as books by Singaporean authors Danielle Lim and Thea Lim.

0:55 The Plague by Albert Camus

6:33 Severance by Ling Ma

13:51 Love In The Time Of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

17:44 An Ocean Of Minutes by Thea Lim21:03 Trafalgar Sunrise by Danielle Lim

24:50 Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel

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Green Pulse Ep 21: Making Singapore's cleaning industry more sustainable in wake of coronavirus

11:52 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Tune in to this episode to find out how Malaysia's restrictions on cross-border movement to help battle Covid-19, will have an impact on the sustainability and future of cleaning services in Singapore.

Do public cleaning companies here have the right business continuity plans, given that the existing pool of cleaners here are seniors?

Should cleaners be recognised for their front-line efforts in anti-coronavirus efforts?

In the final podcast episode based on The Straits Times' The Big Story video, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan chats with a panel of experts to discuss the importance of personal and public hygiene, as Singapore continues its battle against Covid-19. Subjects covered are the drive for cleanliness amid disease, the existing state of hygiene, the need for a greater appreciation of cleaners and life beyond Covid-19.

The panel includes:

Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources
Professor Wang Linfa, infectious diseases expert at Duke-NUS Medical School
Mr Edward D'Silva, chairman, Public Hygiene Council
Mr Tai Ji Choong, director of the Department Of Public Cleanliness, The National Environment Agency (NEA)

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 79: Should professional footballers take pay cuts? Coronavirus effects on Singapore sports

11:36 mins

Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee.

They discuss the following questions: Top football professionals in Spain, Italy and Germany have accepted pay cuts during the global coronavirus epidemic, but the Professional Footballers’ Association in England has been slow to act. Will players in Singapore, on much smaller wages, face the same fate? The Singapore Government's new circuit-breaker measures effectively bring sports to a grinding halt in the country, as almost all sports and recreational facilities will be closed for at least a month. What is the reaction and how can people still exercise and stay active in Singapore?

Produced by: Bernard Lim & ST Sports Desk

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Green Pulse Ep 20: Singapore's battle against dual invasion of coronavirus and dengue virus

11:56 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Tune in to this episode to find out about Singapore's efforts to bring forward an increased fight against dengue in 2020, which has so far already recorded double the number of dengue infections compared to last year, in the midst of the developing Covid-19 crisis.

Tackling the spread of the two different viruses requires two different approaches. But they both need individual citizens to play their part, whether in terms of stepping up personal hygiene to combat the spread of Covid-19, to reducing breeding grounds for the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

These efforts would all help to ensure that Singapore does not have two crises to fight.

In the fourth of a series of podcast episodes based on The Straits Times' The Big Story video, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan chats with a panel of experts to discuss the importance of personal and public hygiene, as Singapore continues its battle against Covid-19. Subjects covered are the drive for cleanliness amid disease, the existing state of hygiene, the need for a greater appreciation of cleaners and life beyond Covid-19.

The panel includes:

Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources
Professor Wang Linfa, infectious diseases expert at Duke-NUS Medical School
Mr Edward D'Silva, chairman, Public Hygiene Council
Mr Tai Ji Choong, director of the Department Of Public Cleanliness, The National Environment Agency (NEA)

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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PopVultures Ep 24: Cardi B's coronavirus rant, Gal Gadot's cringy Imagine, JJ Lin's free concert and more

24:59 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

With people spending more time at home because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the #PopVultures round up some of the best and worst celebrity moments on social media.

Was Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot's rendition of John Lennon's Imagine tone deaf in more ways than one? How did American rapper Cardi B's famous "corona-VIRUS" rant enter the Billboard charts? Are British diver Tom Daley's shirtless home workouts the thirst trap that everyone needs?

Host Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo also review some of the online concerts that have sprung up lately - from JJ Lin's live birthday fan meet to the iHeart Living Room Concert For America starring the likes of Mariah Carey, the Backstreet Boys and Billie Eilish.

Finally, the #PopVultures recommend some entertainment to combat cabin fever and boredom: From TikTok dance challenges and true crime documentaries like Tiger King to digital drag shows and Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries.

Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo

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Green Pulse Ep 19: Can SG Clean be a national movement to flatten the coronavirus epidemic curve?

12:42 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Tune in to this episode to find out about the SG Clean Taskforce and how its aims are more urgent in this current Covid-19 era. Find out about SG Clean certification.

The mindset shift: Can this be voluntarily done by people and premises? This is important as the fight against Covid-19 is in the hands of individuals, experts say, as personal hygiene and cleanliness can reduce the natural spread of the virus.

This would also help flatten the epidemic curve by preventing the number of cases from surging suddenly, helping healthcare systems better manage existing patients.

In the third of a series of podcast episodes based on The Straits Times' The Big Story video, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan chats with a panel of experts to discuss the importance of personal and public hygiene, as Singapore continues its battle against Covid-19. Subjects covered are the drive for cleanliness amid disease, the existing state of hygiene, the need for a greater appreciation of cleaners and life beyond Covid-19.

The panel includes:

Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources
Professor Wang Linfa, infectious diseases expert at Duke-NUS Medical School
Mr Edward D'Silva, chairman, Public Hygiene Council
Mr Tai Ji Choong, director of the Department Of Public Cleanliness, The National Environment Agency (NEA)

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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Health Check Ep 34: "I had hallucinations," said discharged coronavirus patient, who spent 13 days in ICU

15:10 mins

Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times. We usually bring you tips and expert advice but in this episode, ST senior correspondent Joyce Teo spoke with Ben, 55, who had tested positive for Covid-19 at Alexandra Hospital on March 5 and developed severe disease. She asked him about his early symptoms and his ICU experience.

When Ben sought help at the hospital that day, he was given high amounts of oxygen via an oxygen mask, even though he said he wasn't panting or gasping for breath. Little did he know that on that same day, his condition would worsen so much that he had to be put on life support. Ben spent 13 days in ICU and was discharged on March 21.

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Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg) and Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 78: Tokyo 2021 repercussions; Should coronavirus-affected leagues be voided?

12:00 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee.

They discuss the following questions: Tokyo 2020 is now officially Tokyo 2021. What are the repercussions of such an unprecedented postponement of the Olympics and who will be most affected? Almost the entire sporting world has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and in football, it doesn't look like a resumption date is in sight for the top European leagues. Should results stand or should they be voided?

Produced by: Bernard Lim & ST Sports Desk

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Money Hacks Ep 68: Lessons for budding women entrepreneurs in the Covid-19 era

15:22 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

This episode is aimed at budding women entrepreneurs. Do you feel the burning desire to become one? If you are a mother or a caregiver, and thinking about starting a side business, this episode is for you.

Ernest Luis hosts Joyce Tee, the group head of SME banking at DBS Bank.

She answers the following questions: What are the top concerns of women entrepreneurs? (2:30) Is this a good time for women "sidepreneurs" to test business ideas as more work from home during this Covid-19 period? (5:10) Ms Tee offers useful tips as she recounts her life story of how she started her own side business in the early 80s at the age of 13 while she was schooling (6:15) Resilience, research, understand your competitive landscape, be clear about your target audience, know what differentiates your service (9:03) How women should approach business and not fall prey to gender stereotypes (10:40)

Produced by: Ernest Luis

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Green Pulse Ep 18: How NEA works with cleaning crews for Covid-19-affected premises and households

8:35 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Tune in to this episode to find out about "DID" - duration, intensity and density - and about how the community and the authorities can practise the good basic rule of short duration, low intensity and low density, to break and disrupt the spread of the coronavirus.

Find out how the NEA helps cleaning crews disinfect and clean premises, as well as households, associated with identified Covid-19 cases.

Even common bleach can properly disinfect and help households remain clean.

In the second of a series of podcast episodes based on The Straits Times' The Big Story video, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan chats with a panel of experts to discuss the importance of personal and public hygiene, as Singapore continues its battle against Covid-19. Subjects covered are the drive for cleanliness amid disease, the existing state of hygiene, the need for a greater appreciation of cleaners and life beyond Covid-19.

The panel includes: Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Professor Wang Linfa, infectious diseases expert at Duke-NUS Medical School Mr Edward D'Silva, chairman, Public Hygiene Council Mr Tai Ji Choong, director of the Department Of Public Cleanliness, The National Environment Agency (NEA)

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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Green Pulse Ep 17: Coronavirus magnifies importance of a clean Singapore

11:29 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Tune in to this episode to find out how the coronavirus threat has magnified the importance of the SG Clean movement, and has changed social norms now and for good.

From the scientific view, proper cleaning agents used islandwide and at home can also help disrupt the spread of coronavirus.

In the first of a series of podcast episodes based on The Straits Times' The Big Story video, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan chats with a panel of experts on the importance of personal and public hygiene, as Singapore continues its battle against Covid-19. Subjects covered are the drive for cleanliness amid disease, the existing state of hygiene, the need for a greater appreciation of cleaners and life beyond Covid-19.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg)

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Asian Insider Ep 30: Has China Won? The US-China rivalry revs up

18:23 mins

The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh discusses Has China Won - a new book on US-China relations by Professor Kishore Mahbubani, a former Singapore ambassador to the United Nations, who is now a Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore.

His other guest is Dr Satu Limaye, who is the vice-president and director of the East West Center in Washington where he created and now directs the Asia Matters for America initiative.

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Life Picks Ep 77: Find a good value omakase meal; Artworks by 3 Singaporean artists

8:34 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Michelle Martin speaks with ST's senior food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke about Mai by Dashi Master Marusaya's omakase meal. It is a good value meal with seasonal ingredients and perfect for dinner.

ST's lifestyle correspondent Benson Ang shares about the visual arts exhibition The Question of Form, an exhibition that features a selection of 25 artworks by Singaporean artists Cheong Soo Pieng, Wong Keen and Boo Sze Yang. It is held at the the artcommune gallery at Carlton Hotel, Bras Basah Road.

Before you head down, do check its website or call the hotel to find out if it is still being held, as the coronavirus situation is forcing more event organisers to adapt or cancel their plans.

Produced by: Michelle Martin & ST Lifestyle desk

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 77: Tokyo Olympics postponed till 2021, local sports virtually grounded

10:50 min

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this special edition, The Straits Times' sports editor Lee Yulin hosts sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports journalist Nicole Chia.

They discuss the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics as well as the impact of the Ministry of Health's stringent new measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in local sport.

Produced by: ST Sports desk

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Health Check Ep 33: Proper community behaviour can best manage coronavirus spread in countries

6:01 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health with expert guests.

In this episode, ST senior correspondent Joyce Teo hosts infectious diseases specialist Professor Dale Fisher, group director of medicine at the National University Health System and chair of the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network.

He was part of a joint World Health Organization-China mission to study the coronavirus threat and containment efforts earlier this year.

Professor Fisher answers the following questions:

Can the coronavirus be contained to prevent health services from being overwhelmed? Lessons from China? (1:12)
Covid-19 is a community-transmitted disease. Can every single person, regardless of which industry they work in, take action to prevent the coronavirus spread? (2:28)
Advice for the vulnerable: The elderly and children (3:33)
Do no underestimate each person's role in helping their countries manage this community-transmitted disease (4:50)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 76: Olympics edges closer to a delay; sport's new look in Singapore

11:49 min

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports reporter Kimberly Kwek.

The International Olympic Committee is now looking into the possibility of delaying the Tokyo Games, which was due to start in July, due to the coronavirus pandemic. While back home in Singapore, new measures to encourage physical distancing at public sports venues plus new precautionary measures in fitness outfits have been implemented.

The ST sports team looks at the impact of these developments.

Produced by: ST Sports Desk

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Asian Insider Ep 29: On the brink of recession thanks to the coronavirus

16:23 mins

The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts two special guests as they discuss the United States' coronavirus response and what it means for Asia.

Dr Saad B. Omer is the director of the Yale Institute for Global Health. Dr Danny Quah is dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, and Li Ka Shing professor in economics.

ST's correspondents across the region also chime in, on the latest status of the fight against the coronavirus.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

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PopVultures Ep 23: Celebrity missteps, reactions as coronavirus paralyses Hollywood and Asia

23:26 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

This week, the #PopVultures delve once again into the global Covid-19 pandemic that has paralysed entertainment in Hollywood and Asia.

With the coronavirus now ravaging North America and Europe, celebrities in the West are reacting but unfortunately, some of them have become mired in controversy for their thoughtless comments and ignorant behaviour such as High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens and NBA player Rudy Gobert. Some celebrities like Tom Hanks and Idris Elba have also tested positive for Covid-19, though that is causing controversy. Many of them managed to get tested without showing symptoms, even as frontline healthcare workers have been denied testing.

Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo dissect why the public are so riled up with celebrity missteps in the time of coronavirus, why celebrities like Chris Martin and Hilary Duff deserve praise, and contemplate how the entertainment industry at large will be affected by the virus.

Finally, they offer some entertainment recommendations for those staying home and practising social distancing.

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Life Picks Ep 76: 1-for-1 Teochew porridge dinner buffet; free party for those missing the dance floor

8:33 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Michelle Martin speaks with ST's food correspondent Eunice Queck about a one-for-one Teochew porridge dinner buffet deal at Oscars, Conrad Centennial Singapore. The deal lasts through the month of March, from Sundays to Thursdays.

ST's entertainment and nightlife reporter Anjali Raguraman talks about Better Days, organised by Collective Minds. This is a party for those missing the dance floor, with a fantastic line-up that you would see spinning at underground parties.

Following the government advisory, it will be limited to fewer than 250 people at 222 Arts House.

Produced by: Michelle Martin & ST Lifestyle desk

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Food Picks Ep 12: Go for a food marathon at Keong Saik Street

4:27 mins

Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays.

Host Melissa Sim talks with ST's food editor Tan Hsueh Yun about hip bars and restaurants that are littered all over Keong Saik street. Listen to find out about these delectable eats.

These food items continue to be sold. Read Tan's original food review.

Produced by: Melissa Sim & Ernest Luis

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 75: World and local sport in meltdown, Singapore cycling's Tour de France dream

13:08 min

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Nicole Chia.

Major sports leagues such as the NBA and English Premier League suspended their competitions as the coronavirus made its impact felt in Europe and North America. Locally, stringent government regulations introduced to stem the spread of the virus were set in place. The ST sports team looks at the impact of these developments.

Singapore aims to have a local rider at the Tour de France in 10 years' time. We take a close look at Singapore Cycling's ambitious plans.

Produced by: ST Sports Desk

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Money Hacks Ep 67: How can AI and big data help investors?

9:07 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

In this week's episode, we talk about artificial intelligence (AI) and big data and how they can help investors. Chris Lim hosts Adam Reynolds, CEO Asia-Pacific, Saxo Markets, as he answers the following:

What's state-of-the-art now in terms of AI and big data for investors? (0:46)
How accurate are the AI recommendations? (2:06)
A beginner's guide to using AI for investing (4:45)
How comfortable should investors be with trusting AI? (6:13)

Produced by: Chris Lim and Lee Kim Siang

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Green Pulse Ep 16: SG Clean or not?

15:02 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

This month, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan chats with Mr Edward D’Silva, chairman of the Public Hygiene Council, on Singapore’s ramped-up efforts to clean up its act, especially during the current outbreak of Covid-19.

The SG Clean Taskforce has been set up to raise hygiene standards across the country and to change social norms so that they become Singapore's first line of defence against current and future infection outbreaks.

Headed by Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli, the task force will also comprise representatives from various ministries.

It has also been announced in Parliament that hawker centres, schools, childcare facilities and eldercare centres will have to undergo compulsory cleaning at prescribed minimum frequencies under new rules.

Tune in to this episode for a discussion on whether Singapore is deserving of its reputation as a “clean city”, a scorecard on the current state of public hygiene, and a look at what more can be done.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis

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Asian Insider Ep 28: Covid-19's latest status in South-east Asia

15:41 mins

The Straits Times Correspondents across the region speak to Asian Insider on the status of the fight against the coronavirus.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

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Life Picks Ep 75: Earth Hour 2020 concert goes online; where to find the softest strawberry bingsu

12:21 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Michelle Martin speaks with ST's food editor Tan Hsueh Yun about Cafe de muse's fresh strawberry bingsu. It has the softest ice, packed with strawberries and a nice surprise as a finish.

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ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi shares about Earth Hour 2020's free concert on March 28. It will be taking place online in view of the coronavirus threat, with a line-up that includes some of the local music scene's top contemporary pop, indie and hip-hop artists.

Produced by: Michelle Martin & ST Lifestyle desk

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Health Check Ep 32: How to encourage pregnant women to exercise more

13:25 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health with expert guests.

In this episode, ST senior correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Dr Serene Thain, an associate consultant from the Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine at KK Women's and Children's Hospital.

The first guidelines on physical activity and exercise for pregnant women were released earlier in January in a bid to curb the high rate of gestational diabetes here.

This episode is aimed at popular misconceptions about exercising during pregnancy. Mothers-in law, do have a listen too!

Dr Thain answers the following questions:

Why pregnant women should aim for a target of 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercises (divide the time into daily slots or at least three times a week) (3:05)
How to avoid hypoglycaemia, which is dangerous for pregnant women (5:40)
Danger signs pregnant women should notice while exercising (8:40)
Should women lie flat on their backs in prolonged yoga sessions, especially after the fourth month of pregnancy? (11:05)
Post-pregnancy exercising guidelines (12:00)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 74: Flap over FAS' Goal 2034, heading to be banned for U12s

9:12 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Kimberly Kwek.

The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth has declared that Goal 2034 "is a goal set by FAS", and not the Government. The ST sports team discusses what this frank statement means for the Football Association of Singapore's ambitious project to get the Lions to qualify for the 2034 World Cup.

Heading a football will be banned by the FAS and academies for those under the age of 12. The team discusses this decision.

Produced by: ST Sports Desk

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PopVultures Ep 22: Remakes, reboots and reunions in Hollywood and Asia - yay or nay?

23:13 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

With news that all six main cast members of the hit American sitcom Friends will be reuniting for an unscripted special in May, the #PopVultures dive deep into the trend of remaking, rebooting and reuniting beloved shows and music acts .Is this always a good move, or does it risk turning fan excitement into disappointment? Are networks and show creators running out of ideas, or does good ol' nostalgia simply sell? And why are some remakes and reunions well-received, while others either flop or, worse yet, incur the wrath of diehard fans?

From Friends and Lizzie McGuire to Meteor Garden and My Fair Princess (Huan Zhu Ge Ge), from Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys to 5566 and Little Tigers (Xiao Hu Dui) - are audiences always keen on an update of TV and music from their teenage years? Tune in for the #PopVultures' take!

Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo

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Asian Insider Ep 27: South Korea declares war on coronavirus; Health expert Gregory Gray on its rapid spread

13:33 mins

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has declared "war" against the coronavirus as the number of infections swelled beyond 5,000, ordering all government agencies to be on 24-hour alert and to boost their emergency response systems. We check in with our correspondent Chong May Choon based in Seoul for the latest there.

Health expert Dr Gregory Gray tells Asian Insider that we need to stay ahead of the curve in the future. He warns about its rapid spread, especially in areas with poor sanitation.

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Life Picks Ep 74: Newly-opened bar at Suntec City and new installation at Objectifs

14:41 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Michelle Martin speaks with Hedy Khoo, STFood Online Editor and Ong Sor Fern, Senior Culture Correspondent for ST Life about Route 65, a newly opened bar and kitchen at Suntec City tower 5 and a new installation at Objectifs, Middle Road by Bangladesh born American artist Hasan Elahi.

Produced by: Michelle Martin & ST Lifestyle desk

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Food Picks Ep 11: Crab-broth ramen you can savour in different ways

3:07 mins

Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays.

Host Melissa Sim talks with ST's food critic Wong Ah Yoke about the interesting flavour of the Michelin-starred Hototogisu's new branch's crab-broth ramen. Instead of adding crab into the dish directly, the chef makes a crab-and-tomato paste that you can mix into the broth. Listen to find out the different ways you can appreciate this unique dish.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 73: Will the Tokyo Olympics be derailed by the coronavirus?

11:27 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST sports correspondents David Lee and Sazali Abdul Aziz.

They discuss the doubts that have swirled around the staging of the July 24-Aug 9 Tokyo Olympics because of the coronavirus situation. Will the Games go on, or could an unprecedented cancellation during peacetime be on the cards? And amidst all the uncertainty, would a postponement be a viable solution?

Meanwhile in Singapore, the 2020 season of the Singapore Premier League officially kicked off last Saturday (Feb 29). Lee and Sazali share their thoughts on the opening round of action, pick out their highlights and gaze into their crystal ball to name some possible stars and title contenders, in the season ahead.

Produced by: Bernard Lim & ST Sports Desk

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Money Hacks Ep 66: Should you invest your CPF money in a turbulent market?

9:06 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

In this week's episode, we talk about CPF investments, and if you should invest them in a turbulent market. Chris Lim hosts Gregory Van, chief executive and founding partner of Endowus, the only digital investment adviser that now has a CPF investment option, as he answers the following:

What is the difference between traditional CPF investment schemes and digital schemes? Are there hidden fees? (1:02)
In a turbulent market now worsened by the coronavirus threat, should you invest your CPF funds? (4:09)
CPF is your long-term money. How can it perform if you take a similar long-term market view versus just leaving it in CPF? (5:14)
Invest wisely, strategically, not tactically. Strategic investment means a long-term approach, whereas a tactical investment means trying to beat the market with constant changes. Find out the pros and cons of such approaches (9:29)

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

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Health Check Ep 31: Breaking common misconceptions about exercise

17:25 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health with expert guests.

In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Dr Dinesh Sirisena, who is a consultant at the sports medicine department of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

This episode is aimed at popular misconceptions about exercise.

Dr Dinesh answers the following questions:

Doing crunches: Does that really give you a "flat tummy"? (0:35)
Is it true that a person needs to work out every day, to lose weight? (2:33)
Is it good to avoid eating before you exercise, to help you lose weight faster? (4:36)
Body mass index: Is there a trend to move away from only BMIs as a sole gauge, and consider too, body composition and body fat percentages? The bioimpedance machine at Admiralty Medical Centre can calculate your body fat percentage, and that is more accurate than BMI. (7:59)
If you have injured a part of your body, for example, your knee or ankle, should you lay off exercise completely? (12:33)

Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis

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A film that was able to silence a group of chatty teens and get them to stop checking their phones? Yes, we are dealing with powerful stuff here.

But which of this week's films has that level of power.

Two films that return to familiar territory.

First up is Guy Ritchie's return to London crime capers, The Gentlemen. The other is the genius new take on an old classic, Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man.

Hugh Grant expands his repertoire with some lengthy tales, while Elizabeth Moss thinks that something is there in the corner of the room.

Jonathan Roberts reviews both

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Asian Insider Ep 26: The coronavirus outbreak in Iran & impact on Middle East

21:44 mins

Iran is now a coronavirus hot spot. The Middle East, with many conflicted or post-conflict societies and millions of refugees, is also vulnerable.

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Life Picks Ep 73: Garden Beats on despite coronavirus threat; The Yan restaurant's star grouper delight

9:02 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Michelle Martin chats with Wong Ah Yoke, ST's senior food correspondent about Yan, a Cantonese restaurant at the National Gallery. It has a promotion on a star grouper served three ways - that is, fillet sauteed with luffa and egg white; belly braised with clam sauce; head and bones made into a broth.

Anjali Raguraman, ST entertainment and nightlife journalist, also comes on the show to share more about Garden Beats 2020 taking place on Feb 29 at Fort Canning Park.

It is one of the few music festivals going ahead despite the ongoing Covid-19 threat. Headlined by English indie rock band Foals, who have been here a couple of times before, tune in to find out more about this festival's highlights.

Produced by: Michelle Martin & ST Lifestyle desk

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 72: Can Amir Khan be King of the Jungle; What's hot in new SPL season

9:04 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up local professional MMA fighter Amir Khan, who will compete at the One Championship King of the Jungle event at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday (Feb 28). He shares his thoughts on his opponent Kimihiro Eto and his thoughts on how the coronavirus situation has affected his preparation and the upcoming fight.

ST sports correspondents David Lee comes on the show to talk about the Singapore Premier League (SPL) that kicks off this Saturday. In the 25th season of the SPL, which teams, players and even initiatives, should fans look out for?

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Green Pulse Ep 15: Can raised awareness of Covid-19 help end Asia's wildlife markets?

11:20 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

This month, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan chats with Mr Rohit Singh, zero poaching lead at the World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) Singapore, on wildlife markets and their link with zoonotic diseases.

In December, a string of pneumonia-linked cases caused by a mystery virus sprang up in Wuhan, China. Preliminary studies showed that bats were likely a natural reservoir for the virus.

Scientists are still studying how the virus made the “jump” to humans, but wild animal markets have been implicated in the process as the first cases of the new Covid-19 coronavirus were workers at the Huanan Wholesale Seafood Market, which also sold wild animals.

The Chinese government has since introduced a temporary ban on wildlife markets in China, but environmental advocates are calling for the ban to be made permanent.

Tune in to this episode to find out what these markets are like in the rest of Asia, their link to the emergence of new infectious diseases, and what can be done to prevent them

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PopVultures Ep 21: Parasite and plagiarism controversies in film, TV and music

27:31 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

This week the #PopVultures go deep on plagiarism - which this year's Oscars Best Picture winner Parasite has been accused of.

The producer of a Tamil movie - 1999's Minsara Kanna - alleged that the crux of Parasite was stolen from Minsara Kanna. The #PopVultures share their thoughts on the controversy.

They then move on to a conversation about the legal and illegal ways of borrowing and copying in film, television and music, and finally the philosophical question: Is all art ultimately derivative?

P.S. This episode contains actual music clips! Tune in and decide if Radiohead, Lizzo, Tanya Chua, and BTS have copied or have had their work copied!

Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo

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Life Picks Ep 72: Art of Japanese metal craft; Tiong Bahru Bakery's new diner concept

10:56 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Michelle Martin chats with ST's food correspondent Eunice Quek about a new diner concept at Tiong Bahru Bakery at Raffles City and Funan mall, that offers fermented ingredients, and more options for vegans and vegetarians.

Highlights are the hot chicken salad with caramelised pumpkin and the miso wholewheat spaghetti with broccolini. Do check out the pulled pork creamy risoni pasta, as the pulled pork is marinated for two days.

ST's senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern also comes on the show to talk about workshops that cover knife finishing and hammering copperware at a unique show at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, called Roots of Metalcraft: Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, Japan.

Produced by: Michelle Martin & ST Lifestyle desk

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Asian Insider Ep 25: What next for the coronavirus?

18:54 mins

Georgetown global health expert Dr Rebecca Katz speaks with The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh on Asian Insider, on our response to the coronavirus, and living with it in the future.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

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Food Picks Ep 10: Da Long Yi's hotpot restaurant in Orchard Central

2:56 mins

Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays.

Host Melissa Sim chats with food critic Wong Ah Yoke about Da Long Yi, a mid-priced hotpot restaurant which opens till 6am daily and is located at Orchard Central.

Wong recommends its non-spicy soups such as mushroom and tomato, that taste natural and delicious from start to finish.

These food items continue to be sold. Read Wong's original food review.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 71: Singapore's first privatised football club; Man City's European ban

10:02mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST sports correspondents David Lee and Sazali Abdul Aziz.

Last Friday, Singapore's first privatised professional football club was unveiled as the Lion City Sailors announced their arrival and participation in the upcoming season of the Singapore Premier League (SPL), which kicks off on Feb 29.

It is a new private entity that will replace two-time champions Home United in the SPL. The Sailors are owned by Sea, a home-grown Internet company valued at more than US$21 billion (S$29.1 billion).

The Sailors are hoping to make waves not just in Singapore, but in Asia. Is such a move good or bad for Singapore football?

In the English Premier League, champions Manchester City have been hit with a two-year suspension from Uefa competitions after being found guilty of committing serious breaches of financial fair play regulations by European football's governing body. What are the repercussions?

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Money Hacks Ep 65: Basics of loyalty programmes

9:06 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

In this week's episode, we talk about loyalty programmes, what they are and how they can work for the investor. Chris Lim hosts Adam Reynolds, CEO Asia Pacific, Saxo Markets, as he answers the following:

Should investors even care about loyalty programmes? (1:09)
How common are loyalty programmes in the online brokerage industry? (1:56)
Does Saxo expect other brokerages to launch competing loyalty programmes? (6:07)
Don't just trade for the sake of racking points up (7:03)

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Asian Insider Ep 24: China, Covid-19 and avoiding coronaviruses at home and work

16:37 mins

The novel coronavirus - now officially known as Covid-19 - could become the next big pandemic.

Pulitzer-winning author Laurie Garrett speaks with ST US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh on China's problems, and how to stop being polite and avoid the virus at home and at work.

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Life Picks Ep 71: Finding great sourdough breads; 2020 still great year to catch 80s hit acts

10:56 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Michelle Martin chats with ST's food editor Tan Hsueh Yun. They talk about Woodlands Sourdough, a popular bakery that you can now find at The Longhaus, 183 Upper Thomson Rd.

Woodlands Sourdough is now using more wholegrains to create more substantial breads. Listen on to hear how Tan describes their offerings and it may just stir your hunger pangs. They also serve pizzas from noon on Sundays.

ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi discusses how this year is good for fans of pop acts from the 1980s. Norwegian trio A-Ha, known for 1980s hits such as Take On Me, will play their first Singapore show at Singapore Turf Club @ Kranji on March 21 while British pop duo Pet Shop Boys have just released a new album, their 14th, Hotspot.

Also performing in Singapore in the later part of the year is Tony Hadley, the singer from Spandau Ballet, one of the most popular British pop groups from the 1980s. He will perform at The Theatre at Mediacorp on Oct 10.

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Health Check Ep 30: How to practise intermittent fasting safely to lose some weight

11:05 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health.

In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Ms Alvernia Chua, a senior dietitian with National Healthcare Group Polyclinics.

She will clear up the air about a popular weight loss approach called intermittent fasting. What are the different methods? What are the misconceptions?

There are different methods, such as fasting for 16 hours and eating within an eight-hour window, or fasting on alternate days or for an entire day in a week. What reduces weight is total amount of calories consumed in a day (1:25) Find out why those with diabetes should view intermittent fasting methods with caution (3:18) Which groups of people - including breastfeeding mothers - should not try intermittent fasting (4:35) What is the 16:8 intermittent fasting method? (6:10) Side effects of intermittent fasting methods (9:20)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 70: Coronavirus affecting local sports; Joseph

Schooling's US gamble

13:24 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent David Lee.

As Singapore moved its disease outbreak response up from yellow to orange with the novel coronavirus spreading further within the country, some sports are understandably choosing to play it safe, while others have decided that life must go on, while taking some precautionary measures.

Our podcasters discuss the cancelled Feb 27-March 1 HSBC Women's World Championship that was scheduled to be played at the Sentosa Golf Club, the Netball Super League openers, and the Singapore Slingers beating Fubon Braves in the Asean Basketball League in front of 1,800 fans at the OCBC Arena.

Singapore's only Olympic champion Joseph Schooling now moves to the United States to train with former mentor Sergio Lopez as he prepares to defend his 100m butterfly title at Tokyo 2020. Can he beat world-record holder Caeleb Dressel?

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Back with a blast! Double Feature returns with the glittery violence of Birds of Prey and grimy tension of Uncut Gems.

Jonathan Roberts reviews Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn as we get into one of the best superhero films seen for some time. Certainly the best Joker-related film for some time (Since The Dark Knight, we're saying).

And for those who want to stay in, as many do these days, there's the Safdie Brothers' Netflix film Uncut Gems, starring the Independent Spirit Award-winning Adam Sandler. Not Oscar-winning. That one goes to The Joker. Well done, Joaquin.

As always, thanks for listening.

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PopVultures Ep 20: Celebrities in hot soup over coronavirus outbreak

20:48 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

This week, the #PopVultures sound off on the celebrities mired in controversy due to the novel coronavirus outbreak that began in Wuhan.

Taiwanese singer Christine Fan was criticised after she lashed out at Taiwan's policy of halting surgical masks exports for a month, calling it inhumane. Taiwanese netizens criticised her for her eagerness to help China, despite keeping quiet about how Taiwan is still shut out of the World Health Organization due to Beijing's objections.

Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo explain how the controversy blew up, share their differing opinions on the saga, dive a little into Fan's history (of saying the wrong things at the wrong time) and Singapore's own history with severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars).

They also talk about how the novel coronavirus outbreak has been received around the world and the somewhat muted and often racist response to it overseas, especially when contrasted with how the Australian bushfires inspired an outpouring of support from Hollywood celebrities.

Tune in to the #PopVultures and to all our listeners: Stay safe, wash your hands, seek medical attention and wear a mask when you are ill.

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Bookmark This! Ep 13: In the mood for love poems

30:56 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

With Valentine's Day around the corner, Life journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li chat about love poems across the spectrum, whether it is John Donne or Joshua Ip, budding romance or broken hearts, having a Coke together or keeping the stars apart.

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Life Picks Ep 70: Get some tasty homemade pau and watch Adam Sandler's new Netflix gem

11:46 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Michelle Martin chats with ST's film correspondent John Lui about the dry comedy film Uncut Gems that is now streaming on Netflix.

In this bone-dry comedy about a guy who cannot catch a break, Adam Sandler’s Howard Ratner is a debt-ridden New York jeweller and gambling fiend who comes to own a rock of great value, one studded with the minerals of the film’s title.

Find out why John gives it a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

STFood online editor Hedy Khoo also comes on the show to tell us about Traditional (homemade) Pau & Tim Sum, a coffee shop that sells very tasty Chinese treats.

Find out why Hedy recommends the fan choy, lo mai gai and the shop's signature item - meat pau.

Produced by: Michelle Martin & ST Lifestyle desk

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Asian Insider Ep 23: China making up after hesitant start to tackling novel coronavirus

15:02 mins

China is making up for losing precious time. Has it also shown humility somewhat in recent days in admitting shortcomings?

The Straits Times global affairs correspondent Benjamin Kang Lim speaks to US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh about China's response to the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

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Food Picks Ep 9: Relocation of Toa Payoh's famous bak chor mee

2:27 mins

Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays.

Host Melissa Sim chats with food correspondent Rebecca Lynne Tan about the relocation of Lai Heng Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle. The store was originally located at Toa Payoh Lorong 6, but is now in a coffee shop at Block 73 Toa Payoh Lorong 4.

The prices remain the same despite the relocation.

These food items continue to be sold. Read Tan's original food review.

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Health Check Ep 29: Virologist Prof Wang Linfa offers hand hygiene tips to counter novel coronavirus threat

12:17 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health.

In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo calls Professor Wang Linfa.

He is the director of the emerging infectious disease programme at Duke-NUS Medical School. He is also a virologist who was part of the World Health Organization Emergency Committee on the novel coronavirus outbreak.

We ask him the latest updates on the novel coronavirus, and what we can do to protect ourselves.

Professor Wang tells us: How to be aware and maintain hand hygiene when using lifts and public toilets, because contact transmission for the novel coronavirus is potent (1:17) Droplet transmission threat for coronaviruses: What should you do to protect yourself better when using taxis or private hire cars for example? (4:23) Is faecal transmission possible with the novel coronavirus? (6:35) Tips for older people and those with existing conditions (7:19) One good tip on using a ballpoint pen and its cap to press lift buttons and reduce your skin's exposure to possible coronaviruses (9:41)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 69: Winners and losers in the EPL's mid-season window; Djokovic rises again Down Under

15:05 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Bernard Lim is joined this week by ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz in the studio.

They call in to James Walton, sports business group leader for Deloitte South-east Asia, and ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath - as they talk about the English Premier League and Australian Open.

Liverpool are 22 points clear at the top of the EPL but it is the transfer activity or inactivity of the chasing pack that has intrigued Walton, who makes sense of the moves and misses in the January window.

Brijnath, meanwhile, joins in from Melbourne and shares what caught his eye in Novak Djokovic's win over Dominic Thiem in the men's singles final at the Australian Open, and which match he enjoyed most.

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Money Hacks Ep 64: Demystifying managed portfolios

9:42 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

In this week's episode, we take a look at managed portfolios: what exactly are they and how are they managed? Chris Lim hosts Christophe Marciano, head of discretionary portfolio management, DBS Bank, as he answers the following:

What is a managed portfolio? (0:25)
What is the process like? (3:12)
What are the pros and cons of DBS Bank's global and Asian digi portfolio products? (4:27)
Which ETFs (exchange-traded funds) are available in these portfolios? (6:41)

Produced by: Chris Lim and Lee Kim Siang

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Asian Insider Ep 22: Fighting the new coronavirus with scaled-up response

17:59 mins

The new coronavirus has spread rapidly, threatening healthcare systems and economies.

The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh speaks with renowned virologist Dr Steven Hatfill and ST's China correspondent Elizabeth Law.

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Life Picks Ep 69: Enjoy Pentatonix's acappella show; Savour roast meats at CNY buffets

15:15 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST's assistant Life editor Boon Chan about Grammy-winning American a cappella group Pentatonix, who are performing in Singapore on Feb 11.

ST's food correspondent Eunice Quek also comes on the show to tell us how roast meats take centre stage at The Carvery’s carving stations for its Chinese New Year buffets.

Menu highlights include the restaurant’s signature spit-roast chicken with a delicious char siew glaze; roast leg of lamb with cumin and coriander; and porchetta stuffed with mushrooms, chestnuts and glutinous rice – complete with a crisp, crunchy crackling.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

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Asian Insider Ep 21: Wildlife and the virus - the Wuhan wake-up call

15:06 mins

The Wuhan Virus is not the first to jump from wildlife to humans. This is always a worry for those working in public health and aiming to end the wildlife and exotic pet trade.

The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh speaks to zoonotic disease expert Dr Peter Daszak and wildlife crime expert Justin Gosling.

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Health Check Ep 28: How to practise better hygiene in wake of Wuhan coronavirus

12:27 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health.

In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis talk about how we can all start practising better hygiene in the wake of the mysterious novel coronavirus - 2019-nCov - that originated in Wuhan.

Should we all wear masks now? (0:52)

Is it true that flipping surgical masks inside out is the right thing to do? (2:24)

Is there an art to washing and sanitising hands properly? How to choose proper hand sanitisers? (4:00)

What are the symptoms and the incubation period of the Wuhan coronavirus? (6:54)

Health authorities say that it generally requires prolonged exposure to the infected person for you to catch the bug. How is prolonged exposure defined? (8:52)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 68: The 'Kobe Effect' on basketballer Delvin Goh; Horror 32-0 result in schools football

15:18 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, we discuss the legacy of Kobe Bryant, the NBA legend who died tragically in a helicopter crash on Monday at the age of 41. National basketball player Delvin Goh also joins in to reveal how he benefited from the 'Kobe Effect'.

Our team also weighs in on the shock 32-0 mauling Assumption Pathway School suffered at the hands of the Singapore Sports School in a schools preliminary B Division boys' football match.

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A quick one this week. A solo report on Bad Boys For Life, a film that has done far better than expected and has already had its sequel green lit.

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence re-teaming as Mike and Marcus appears to have hit that magic formula (some might say not having Michael Bay direct helps).

Jonathan Roberts, seemingly in the throws of cabin fever gives his review – free of Joker rants (for once).

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Asian Insider Ep 20: Ground Zero Wuhan - China's coronavirus battle

14:59 mins

China has placed Wuhan and other cities near it on lockdown, to contain the rapid spread of the new coronavirus that emerged from a market in Wuhan. With the region also suffering the consequences of this potential pandemic, The Straits Times US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh explores the cause and effects of the Wuhan virus with Elizabeth Law, China correspondent with the Straits Times.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

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Life Picks Ep 68: Discover local birding scene; where to find a Master Chef CNY menu

17:10 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern about The Art of Birding exhibition at CDL Green Gallery at the Botanic Gardens. It is an exhibition of paintings and journal pages of Frank Jarvis, who illustrated Birds of Singapore with ornithologist Christopher Hails.

The exhibition is on till March 31 2020.

ST food critic Wong Ah Yoke shares about the Master Chef Cook-off Chinese New Year set menu at Shang Social MRKT. Diners can choose between a pen cai by Shang Social or a Buddha Jumps Over The Wall by Beng Hiang Restaurant and vote for either dish. There is a lucky draw too.

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Food Picks Ep 8: Find exquisitely fluffy tamago sando in the city centre

2:53 mins

Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays.

Host Melissa Sim chats with ST food editor Tan Hsueh Yun about Grids & Circles' tamago sando; the perfect ratio of tamagoyaki, Japanese style sandwich bread, toasted and spread with kombu mayonnaise.

The menu includes matcha latte, which, unlike most other matcha lattes, is not too sweet.

If you are not craving Japanese food, Grids & Circles - located at 200 South Bridge Road - also sells cherry and chocolate oats, which is a healthy mix of superfoods.

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Green Pulse Ep 14: Keeping cool in a world on fire

20:20 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

This month, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan (@audreytrp) and climate change editor David Fogarty (@FogartyClimate) chat with climate scientist Winston Chow, an Associate Professor at the Singapore Management University and a lead author for an upcoming report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, on the world’s problem with heat.

Tune in for an update on the wildfires in Australia, rising temperatures in Singapore, and their link to climate change.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) and David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 67: McGregor still the man; Kuchar's curious tournament; Slingers' form cause for concern?

12:12 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Bernard Lim is joined by ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee as they dissect mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor's successful return from a 15-month hiatus at the UFC 246 event, and whether the new-look, respectful version of "The Notorious", is for real.

They also discuss world No.24 golfer Matt Kuchar's rollercoaster win at the SMBC Singapore Open, as well as the Singapore Slingers' slow start to the 2019/2020 Asean Basketball League campaign.

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Money Hacks Ep 63: What are vehicle protection services?

15:13 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

How different are vehicle protection services from car insurance? Ernest hosts Manfred Schmoelz, president of the Asia-Pacific region for Assurant, as he answers the following:

What should consumers look out for, when buying a new car? (4:00)
What about some Singapore car owners who only intend to keep their cars for 3 to 5 years? Do they need to consider different approaches when choosing a vehicle protection service? (6:02)
The changing profile of the Asian consumer. (9:10)
How AI adoption - combined with human supervision and compassion - helps make claims and turnarounds faster and more efficient, and reduce fraudulent cases. (10:22)

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What are the Oscars thinking? We need answers.

Aside from railing against the Academy Awards' glaring omissions, the Double Feature team of Jonathan Roberts, Cheow Sue-Ann and Joanne Soh review Greta Gerwig's astounding take on Little Women and want to know how a film that good does not warrant for a Best Director nod at the Academy Awards.

This will also prompt another anti-Joker rant from Mr Roberts. He's cheerleading team #anyonebutJoker

And then Joanne Soh explains why Robert Downey Jr's post-Marvel career has got off to a flying thud with Dolittle.

00.35: Little Women reviewed, Greta Gerwig defies the odds with the eighth version of the Louisa Mae Alcott classic. Saoirse Ronan wows us, we finally get why Timothee Chalamet sends the girls swooning – and all without the use of Shawn Mendes.

07.50: What's wrong with the Oscars 2020 nominations plus wishlists and predictions and a rant about why Lorene Scafaria's Hustlers is more deserving of Best Director than Todd Phillips' Joker.

22.10: Last and least, it's the Dolittle review. Less said, the better.

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PopVultures Ep 19: Harry, Meghan and the mayhem at Buckingham

30:32 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

This week, the #PopVultures go all in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - aka the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - and their decision to step back as senior members of the royal family who will be spending their time between UK and Canada. Why is this such a big news story and what was brewing before?

What are some of the incidents in the history of the royal family that have influenced their relationship with the press? What is the Royal Rota and why do Harry and Meghan want out from this media system?

Finally, who is truly the black sheep of the Windsor family?

Is it really Harry and Meghan or is it Prince Andrew, who hung out with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein?

Listen to the #PopVultures spill that atas royal tea! (ASMR included!)

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Asian Insider Ep 19: US-China phase one trade deal - win for Donald Trump?

18:21 mins

After almost two years of a damaging trade war that has caused ripple effects across the globe, a phase one agreement between China and the United States is set to bring a truce, with commitments by China to buy significantly more US produce and products.

The Straits Times US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh explores the implications for the region with his guests - The Straits Times associate editor Vikram Khanna and Curtis Chin, fellow at the Milken Institute Asia and former US ambassador to the Asian Development Bank.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

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Life Picks Ep 67: Bartop dancing for women in Clarke Quay; Little Women worth the watch in cinemas

10:52 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Jason Dasey chats with ST's film correspondent John Lui. He shares how there have been several movie adaptations of the classic Louisa May Alcott novel, but the latest - Little Women (which opens here Jan 16) - brings a jolt of energy to a story set in 19th-Century Massachusetts, making it spring to life a way that sets the standard for period drama.

ST's entertainment and nightlife journalist Anjali Raguraman also appears to talk about American bar-restaurant concept Coyote Ugly which has opened its 28th outlet in Clarke Quay.

Best known from the movie starring Piper Perabo and Adam Garcia that came out in 2000, the bar boasts bar top dancing for women and affordable drinks.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

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Health Check Ep 27: Can you exercise when you are sick?

17:25 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health with expert guests.

In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Dr Dinesh Sirisena, who is a consultant at the sports medicine department of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

This episode is aimed at those wondering if they should exercise when they are sick.

Dr Dinesh answers the following questions:

If you have just a sore throat, and your airways are clear, can light exercise, or even a simple walk in the neighbourhood, help? (3:25)
How those with chronic fatigue syndrome can benefit from some form of exercise? (4:35)
Can you work out if you have taken medication? For example, codeine-based medications or antibiotics? (6:45)
Should you participate in an event such as a marathon if you are unwell just before the event starts? (12:05)
What is a good checklist to go through before you exercise? (15:05) Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 66: Don't write off Serena Williams; why Liverpool are a joy to watch; what's up at the SMBC S'pore Open

12:29 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST sports' Rohit Brijnath, Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee.

The team reveals why it would be foolish to write off Serena Williams' chances at the upcoming Australian Open, why Liverpool are such a joy to watch and who to watch at this week's SMBC Singapore Open.

Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz

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Are there any good awards shows? Are we reaching the tipping point for today's gong-giving productions? The Golden Globes have lost credibility, the Bafta nominations have proven so problematic that a review to the voting process has been announced.

Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann discuss the highs (Missing Link!) and lows (11 Bafta noms for Joker!?) of the awards as they stand.

Elsewhere, Sam Mendes atones for his last Bond film Spectre with the adrenalin-fuelled tour de force that is 1917.

Skip to theses times for the different segments.

00.30: The problems with the Golden Globes, the p

09.15: Sam Mendes' astonishing edge-of-the-seat World War 1 drama 1917 reviewed.

Thanks for listening and here's to amazing films in 2020.

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Asian Insider Ep 18: US-Iran tit for tat - Will tension escalate to war?

21:49 mins

Iran and the United States lurched closer towards an undeclared war this week when Teheran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched missiles at US-Iraqi bases in Iraq, in retaliation for the killing of IRGC Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani by the United States last week. While there remains room for de-escalation, tension between the two countries remains on a knife edge.

Straits Times US Bureau Chief explores the ramifications with Jasmine El-Gamal, senior non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council, and Inderjeet Parmar, professor of international politics at the City, University of London.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

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Life Picks Ep 66: Jay Chou's 2019 Singapore stop; where to find less salty and spicy mala

17:33 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST assistant Life editor Boon Chan about the highly-anticipated Jay Chou concert on Jan 10 &11.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Chou's career, and the Mandopop star will be coming to Singapore for his Carnival World Tour.

STFood online editor Hedy Khoo shares about Lai Jie Jia Seafood, which sells a variety of fresh seafood dishes, but finds the Mala Hai Luo especially impressive. Hai Luo is known as "gong gong" locally, and as the chef is from Shandong, his cooking style is slightly less salty and less spicy compared with the typical mala flavour.

Right next to Lai Jie Jia Seafood, in the same coffeeshop, is Lai Jie Jia La Mian, where the noodles are handmade, pulled by the chef himself. Find out more by listening in.

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Food Picks Ep 7: Springy bamboo pole wanton noodles in Toa Payoh

2:45 mins

Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays.

Host Melissa Sim chats with ST food editor Tan Hsueh Yun about Michelin Star chef Ang Song Kang's peculiar decision on the location to open his noodle store. Named "Chef Kang's Noodle House", the store is located at one of the humblest locations, a simple office and storage space complex in Toa Payoh.

The menu has only three items; noodle with char siew and wanton, noodle with shredded abalone, char siew and wanton and char siew.

Find Chef Kang's Noodle House at Jackson Square, 11 Toa Payoh Lorong 3.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 65: Warriors' woes deepen, heartening news amid Australian bush fires tragedy

12:05 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports journalist Nicole Chia.

Sazali Abdul Aziz tells us why he's saddened by the plight of Singapore Premier League club Warriors FC.

Nicole Chia salutes the sports community for rallying around victims of the Australian bush fires.

Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz

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Money Hacks Ep 62: What is a robo-advisory?

10:15 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

Robo-advisers are becoming more common in Singapore, but just what is a robo-advisory and how is it different from traditional investing methods?

Chris Lim hosts Evy Wee, head of financial planning & personal investing at DBS, who explains the basics:

What is a robo-advisory? (0:24)
Are robo-advisers easier for people who are starting their investing journey? (1:16)
What kind of fees are involved? (4:20)
Equities vs ETF portfolios: what are the basic considerations? (7:57)

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Asian Insider Ep 17: The Ampatuan Massacre: Has justice been served?

16:50 mins

The men who planned the Ampatuan massacre which rocked the Philippines' political establishment more than a decade ago were finally found guilty in December 2019. But has justice been served after a decade-long trial?

The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh explores the issue with the CEO and executive editor of Rappler.com, Maria Ressa.

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Life Picks Ep 65: Enjoy a musical March and April and Malaysian herbal bak kut teh

13:25 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi who recommends why we should catch American a cappella stars Pentatonix, who will be back in Singapore to perform at The Star Theatre on Feb 11, 2020.

March is a good month for music acts, and you can catch American pop-punk stalwarts Green Day and 80s pop giants A-Ha. Green Day will return to Singapore to perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on March 8, 2020. Norwegian pop trio A-ha, best known for enduring hits such as Take On Me (1984), will perform in Singapore for the first time at Singapore Turf Club on March 21, 2020.

In April, British singer Rita Ora and American rapper A$AP Rocky will be performing at a brand new homegrown music festival. Billed as the region’s first multi-genre music festival, Hydeout will be held over two weekends (April 10, 11, 17 and 18, 2020) at The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay. The initial lineup also includes American rapper Gucci Mane, France’s DJ Snake, Dutch DJs Sam Feldt and San Holo, and Singapore’s own Myrne.

ST food critic Wong Ah Yoke recommends a new bak kut teh outlet at Lorong Liput in Holland Village.

If you're a fan of Malaysian herbal bak kut teh, you no longer have to cross the Causeway to enjoy it. Kota Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh, which started in Kota Tinggi in 1980 and now has two branches in Johor Baru, opened here about two months ago.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

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Health Check Ep 26: Youth mental health: What to expect when seeking help?

14:59 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up common misconceptions on health with medical experts.

In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Lee Yi Ping, team leader and senior youth support worker for the Community Health Assessment Team (CHAT) - which has been helping and supporting young people with mental health concerns since 2009.

This episode is aimed at youth mental health trends in Singapore today and what it's like making the first move to seek help at CHAT - which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2019. CHAT is a national outreach and mental health check programme under the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), that is aimed at youth aged 16-30, including young working adults, and has an actual space at *Scape, 2 Orchard Link.

Ms Lee answers the following questions:

What is it like going to CHAT for the first time?
What do you do if you want to seek help at CHAT?
How a young man finally got help for his depression?
What are the qualifications of the youth support workers at CHAT?

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 64: 2019's sporting highs and hopes for the future

12:40 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST sports editor Lee Yulin and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath.

Some of the biggest stories of Singapore sport this year came from the South-east Asia Games which ended on Dec 11. Other things that got people talking included Yeo Jia Min's giant-killing run at the Badminton World Championships, the Singapore Taekwondo Federation's suspension by World Taekwondo and the Singapore National Olympic Council and Soh Rui Yong lawsuits.

Overseas, it was Tiger Woods, the Women's football World Cup and the Rugby World Cup that grabbed the headlines.

The podcasters discuss what their favourite sporting moments of 2019 were, and their new year wishes for what they would like to see in the sporting world.

Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz

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Green Pulse Ep 13: A green New Year

11:52 mins

Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

This month, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan (@audreytrp) chats with environmental studies undergraduate Woo Qiyun and sustainability champion Farah Sanwari on environmentally-friendly resolutions for the new year.

The year 2019 marked Singapore’ Year Towards Zero Waste, a year-long campaign that aimed to get people to be more conscious about the amount of waste they produce. In August, the government also announced a new 2030 target of sending about one-third, or 30 per cent, less waste to Semakau Landfill in a bid to help the Republic’s one and only offshore landfill last longer than the projected 2035.

But what is the link between climate change and waste, and what you can do to waste not, want not. Tune in for tips in this episode.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg)

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Me-OW! It's the end of the year and just as we were preparing our Best & Worst of 2019 list, we had a couple of late entrants into both categories.

Before we get into what elevated and sank the mood in 2019 (they're not necessarily the worst films, we're just very disappointed), Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann delve into some current releases – Tom Hooper's take on Cats and Taika Waititi's boy-with-Hitler-as-a-best-friend war movie, Jojo Rabbit.

Skip to theses times for the different segments.

01.00: Everything wrong with Tom Hooper's Cats – a film that has gone so wrong that it deserves to be seen.

10.40: Taika Waititi's Jojo Rabbit – a film so good it's effectively the best film of 2019 (according to Jonathan)

15.00: Best & Worst of 2019. Joker, Parasite, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Aladdin, Lion King, Us, Marriage Story – listen on to find out where they rank.

Thanks for listening and here's to amazing films in 2020.

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PopVultures Ep 18: 2019's best, worst and craziest moments in Asian & Hollywood entertainment

16:21 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

In their last podcast for 2019, the #PopVultures do a quick wrap of the year. Asian entertainment was inundated with unfortunate news, from tragic deaths to sex scandals and broken marriages. Jan and Sam Jo pay tribute to the stars who left us too soon and recall infamous celebrity gaffes that made the news for the wrong reasons. They also take a look at Hollywood, where there is an encouraging growth of minority representation and "wokeness". Finally, Jan and Sam Jo discuss their favourite pop culture moments of the year and share what they are most looking forward to in the new year of 2020 and beyond.

P.S. Listen to find out how Chris Hemsworth ruined Jan's dating life!

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Bookmark This! Ep 12: Clothes, consumption and the climate crisis

20 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

Life journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li check out three new books on the climate crisis: Naomi Klein's searing essay collection On Fire; We Are The Weather, in which Jonathan Safran Foer argues you can fight climate change by changing your diet; and Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas, which looks at the environmental cost of fashion.

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li, Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis

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Life Picks Ep 64: Star Island Singapore Countdown, Marquee Singapore New Year's Eve and Cedele's revamped menu

14:01 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST entertainment and nightlife reporter, Anjali Raguraman about the Star Island Singapore Countdown Edition 2019-2020, which is a 90-minute long firework musical taking place at The Float @ Marina Bay, and what we should keep our eyes peeled for.

Anjali also shares about Marquee Singapore New Year's Eve with W&W, where those who purchase their tickets online will be treated to Marquee merchandise, and everyone gets to enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly in time for the countdown.

ST food correspondent Eunice Quek shares about homegrown restaurant chain Cedele relaunched its Wheelock Place outlet last month with a revamped menu. Its dining space now has a bar counter and retail section as well.

The new menu includes more vegan, and plant-based items using real, natural ingredients - not meat alternatives like Impossible and Beyond meats.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

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Food Picks Ep 6: Holland Village's Crystal Jade and its new dishes after renovation

2:39 mins

Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays.

Host Melissa Sim chats with ST food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke about the dishes that were added to Holland Village's Crystal Jade's menu after the branch was renovated back in 2018.

These food items continue to be sold. Read Wong's original food review.

Produced by: Melissa Sim & Ernest Luis

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 63: Is Singapore a sporting nation?

13:52 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz.

They debate over whether Singapore can be considered a sporting nation following the recent SEA Games and controversies in local sport.

In the second half, Sazali gives his take on the English Premier League at the halfway mark and the spotlight falls on racism in football.

Produced by: Lee Yulin, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz

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Money Hacks Ep 61: Getting the most out of cashback/rewards cards

10:03 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

Most Singaporeans have either a cashback or rewards points credit card, some even have both; but are we getting the most out of them?

We speak with Mark Cheng, media sales lead at financial comparison site MoneySmart.sg, who shares his insights with us:

What are some of the basic things you need to consider? (0:31)
Things to take note of when redeeming air miles/points (5:07)
What if my spending is not consistent enough to maximise the benefits? (6:19)

Produced by: Chris Lim and Lee Kim Siang

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Controversy ahoy!

After 42 years, the Star Wars Skywalker saga has come to an end and some people are REALLY not happy with the result.

Yes, the film that has shocked many by causing more venom than The Last Jedi is out. Our hosts – Jonathan Roberts (Star Wars old boy) and Cheow Sue-Ann (who in a rare move got into Star Wars through the books) – talk The Rise Of Skywalker.

Before venturing into a galaxy far, far away, there's a small rant about Netflix action movie 6 Underground, from the doyen of destruction, Michael Bay.

01.00: Michael Bay's 6 Underground

07.20: Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker

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Asian Insider Ep 15: India's Citizenship Amendment Bill - Millions of migrants becoming stateless

16:01 mins

India’s lower house parliament have passed a controversial citizenship bill that will give Indian citizenship to immigrants from 3 neighbouring countries only if they are of a certain religious group.

Dr Aparna Pande from the Hudson Institute and ST India Bureau Chief Nirmala Ganapathy discuss the ramifications of the bill with Asian Insider host Nirmal Ghosh.

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Life Picks Ep 63: Highly-anticipated films Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Ip Man 4: The Finale and famous Chindamani prata

16:41 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST film correspondent John Lui, who recommends the highly-anticipated films Star Wars Rise of Skywalker and Ip Man 4: The Finale, that are out this week.

ST food editor Tan Hsueh Yun shares her thoughts about the famous Chindamani's prata and who the happiest prata maker in Singapore is.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

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Health Check Ep 25: How to spot mental health issues if you are aged 16-30

15:02 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up some common misconceptions on health.

This episode is aimed at youth mental health trends in Singapore today and what it's like making the first move to seek help at CHAT.

CHAT is a national outreach and mental health check programme under the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), that is aimed at youth aged 16-30, including young working adults, and has an actual space at *Scape, 2 Orchard Link.

Ms Lee answers the following questions:

Why parents, educators or even work supervisors should listen to this podcast as well, to identify who might need support (3:04)
What are the main stress triggers for young people? (5:06)
What is the difference between seeing a free and confidential help service like CHAT, and seeing a medical professional like a psychiatrist or psychologist? (8:00)
Why mood disorders and psychosis-related issues form a large part of the conditions young people report to CHAT (11:57)
When you should notice warning signs and seek help (13:08)

HELPLINES

Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444 (24 hours)

Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours)

Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019

Tinkle Friend (for primary school-aged children): 1800-274-4788

Care Corner Counselling Hotline (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 62: E-sports, SNOC v FAS, and Tiger Woods

13:23 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Howie Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz.

They discuss the launch of the Global Esports Federation in Singapore and the disagreement between the Singapore National Olympic Council and the Football Association of Singapore over the punishment for the nine footballers caught breaking curfew at the SEA Games.

In the second half, the spotlight falls on Tiger Woods and his US team, who claimed the Presidents Cup on Sunday.

Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz

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We dive into divorce to get wowed by Golden Globes nominees Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson in Netflix's Marriage Story. PS. Do not watch this film as a couple!

With a deluge of big name trailers seemingly playing one-upmanship, Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann see if and of the recent trailers teased enough interest for next year.

00.31: Trailer talk

06.25: Marriage Story

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Asian Insider Ep 14: Myanmar Insights - Emerging from decades of military rule to democracy

14:25 mins

Myanmar emerged from decades of military rule in 2011, but in many senses it has failed to live up to the promises of democracy.

Are there grounds for optimism? Being ill-prepared for climate change makes optimism difficult.

In this edition of Asian Insider, The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh is joined by historian, author and conservationist Thant Myint-U to discuss the insights in his latest book on Myanmar.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Irshad M

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Celeb Chats Ep 12: Food Lore's Tan Kheng Hua says Crazy Rich Asians was a "special, wonderful experience"

08:38 mins

Synopsis:In this podcast series, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre, food, and more.

This episode, actress and producer Tan Kheng Hua talks about getting global attention past the age of 50; the "murmurs" about the sequels to Crazy Rich Asians and how she would feel if, for some reason, the sequels do not happen.

Produced by: John Lui

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Life Picks Ep 62: Get up close with raw dance work and raw aged sashimi

16:45 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST arts correspondent Olivia Ho about T.H.E. Dance Company's new work PheNoumenon, which disregards the usual boundaries between the performers and the audience as dancers suddenly scream, fling things and pass so close you can see the perspiration on their skin.

STFood Online editor Hedy Khoo also comes on the show to speak about a new restaurant called Kyoten in Yong Siak Street where the owner-chef takes particular pride in his raw food items - sashimi and sushi.

Chef Anson is Singaporean and has specialised in Japanese cuisine for 19 years. He wants to give customers here a taste of the traditional style of sushi.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

Edited by: Jon Silva & Penelope Lee

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Food Picks Ep 5: Fragrant bamboo-whisked matcha and hand-made soba under $10

3:56 mins

Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays.

Host Melissa Sim chats with food correspondent Rebecca Lynne Tan about the fragrant bamboo-whisked matcha tea from Volks Coffee & Co., originally named The Matcha Project, located at the basement of The Sail@Marina Bay.

The store sells a variety of drinks made from green tea leaves, such as genmaicha (green tea with roasted brown rice) latte and hojicha (roasted green tea leaves) latte.

Rebecca also recommends very affordable hand-made soba from Tokyo Soba at Tanjong Pagar.

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Produced by: Melissa Sim & Ernest Luis

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 61: A weighty discussion on Man City, Young Lions & Schooling

13:16 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz.

The discussion falls on Manchester City's Premier League title hopes, the curfew-breaking Young Lions at the SEA Games and Joseph Schooling's weight and form.

Produced by: Bernard Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz

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Money Hacks Ep 60: Maximising air miles and credit cards

9:04 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

Singaporeans love to get out of the country at every opportunity and this episode focuses on understanding credit cards and air miles better. We speak with Mark Cheng, media sales lead at financial comparison site MoneySmart.sg

He breaks down the various options:

Which card is better, those that accrue miles or points? (1:17)
What misconceptions are there? (2:00)
What to consider before redeeming your air miles (4:08)
How do you maximise your air miles? (5:06)

Produced by: Chris Lim and Lee Kim Siang

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When is The Rock not The Rock? When he's a DeVito.

If you're wary of yet another Dwayne Johnson /Kevin Hart team-up, fear not!

Jumanji: The Next Level reinvigorates the franchise with some inventive personality swops.

Elsewhere, Netflix's The Knight Before Christmas proves that Christmas rom-coms aren't as easy as they used to be by swopping out the plot with mindless activities.

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PopVultures Ep 17: Sukki Singapora talks Singapore Social

37:33 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

The Netflix reality series Singapore Social - about the lives of young Singaporeans navigating romance, family, friendship and career - has been the talk of the town.

The show's most colourful member, Sukki Singapora - known for her hairstyles in technicolour and burlesque performances - drops by to chat with #PopVultures Jan and Sam Jo about her experience on the show and what she thinks of the criticism the show has garnered. Sukki also spills the tea on how emotions ran high behind the scenes, whether the cast members are actually friends and, of course, her kaleidoscopic hair.

Join the #PopVultures as they trace Sukki's journey from IT geek to burlesque dancer: Why and how she hustled her way into the scene, what sets burlesque apart from striptease, and how the art form represents female empowerment and sexuality.

Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo

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Life Picks Ep 61: Catch DJs Tiesto and Don Diablo at Sentosa's Legacy dance music fest and an epicurean market at MBS

12:26 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST journalist Anjali Raguraman, who shares with her, how juggernaut DJs like Tiesto and Don Diablo are set to headline Legacy, a new two-day dance music festival that will be held on Sentosa's Siloso Beach on Dec 6 and 7.

ST food critic Wong Ah Yoke also comes on the show to talk about the Epicurean Market at Marina Bay Sands happening on Dec 14 and 15. It's a culinary fair with various celebrity restaurants there setting up booths to sell signature dishes in bite sizes and conduct masterclasses.

There are also shops selling meats and vegetables, sakes, caviar and more.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

Edited by: Jon Silva & Penelope Lee

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Health Check Ep 24: Impact of smart devices in same bedroom co-shared with infant children

11:50 mins

This episode is aimed at the impact of early screen exposure on children's behaviour. A study here has shown that children as young as 18 months and below who get their first screen time in front of electronic devices, and even computers and the television, may experience more disrupted sleep as well as emotional and behavioural difficulties. The study was published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics earlier this year.

She answers the following questions:

Why parents need to be aware of having screens or mobile devices in the same bedroom as their infant children (1:58)
Spotting symptoms like hyperactivity, poor attention, increased temper tantrums and parental/caregiver management strategies in Singapore (4:01)
Tips on setting clear house rules like time, and working in a variety of interactive activities (5:33)
For children with neuro-developmental disorders, their parents surveyed revealed an average screen time exposure of four hours a day (6:53)
How grandparents and domestic helpers should also pick tips up from parents on managing their young children and not using mobile devices as simple babysitting tools (9:33)

Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 60: Singapore's SEA Games highs and lows

11:27 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Low Lin Fhoong, who is in the Philippines covering the SEA Games, and sports editor Lee Yulin.

They discuss the pleasant surprises at the Games as well as a couple of shocks - the end of the water polo team's epic 52-year winning streak and the flap created by football coach Fandi Ahmad's reasons for the Young Lions' poor performance.

In the second half, the spotlight falls on the night running of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon.

Produced by: Bernard Lim, Low Lin Fhoong and Lee Yulin

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Wouldn't you know it? Just as you're having a go an an all-over-the-place rom-com, the evil audio pixie interferes with your files, meaning you have to re-record everything.

So, excuses done with, Jonathan Roberts is solo for this episode as he asks just what were the makers of Last Christmas thinking and marvels at just how Martin Scorsese pulled in a crew of legends and got them to bring their 'A-Game' for Netflix's The Irishman.

So for those looking to skip, it's...

00.33: Last Christmas

06.50: The Irishman

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Asian Insider Ep 13: Hong Kong's protests - Is its future in the balance?

19:14 mins

Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every Friday. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

With ongoing protests in Hong Kong having a major impact on the region, what is the future of Hong Kong and the implications for Asia and beyond?

On this very special live edition of the Asian Insider, The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh is joined by associate editor Vikram Khanna and Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang.

Selina Ling from OCBC and Professor Danny Quah also join in to discuss and analyse the tensions in Hong Kong which is causing great doubts over its future and growth.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Irshad M

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Asian Insider Episode 13: China & USA - Too late to decouple?

22:26 mins

A "decoupling" between China and the United States is neither likely nor feasible given that both economic heavyweights still have many reasons to work together.

On this very special live edition of the Asian Insider, The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh is joined by associate editor Vikram Khanna and global affairs correspondent Benjamin Kang Lim.

Selina Ling from OCBC and Professor Danny Quah also join in to discuss and dissect the far-reaching implications of this stand-off between the two powerhouses.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

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Life Picks Ep 60: Dessert versions of ondeh ondeh worth drooling over

12:26 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST's food editor Tan Hsueh Yun.

They talk about Kenneth Seah, the pastry maestro behind Japanese-inspired bakery Kki Sweets - which closed its doors in 2016. He is selling his version of ondeh ondeh and two other special desserts (pie tee and jagung) as part of a Kki x Roketto collaboration till Dec 4, 2019, at Roketto Izakaya in Frasers Towers.

Roketto, which serves small plates, is chef Willin Low’s latest baby. The izakaya takes over in the evenings from Relish, which serves burgers and pastas during the day.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

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Food Picks Ep 4: Fook Kin's honeyed char siew with crisp edges

2:33 mins

Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays.

Host Melissa Sim chats with food correspondent Rebecca Lynne Tan on what makes the char siew at Fook Kin in Killiney Road so different.

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Celeb Chats Episode 11: Anthony Chen forced Yeo Yann Yann to lose weight for role of Ling in Wet Season

28:11 mins

Synopsis:In this podcast series, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre, food, and more.

Yeo Yann Yann just won Best Actress at the Golden Horse Awards. But in this podcast, Anthony Chen, director of Ilo Ilo and Wet Season, says that he did not want to cast Yeo until he was sure he could transform her from top to toe, including "forcing her to lose a lot of weight".

Wet Season opens in cinemas this week.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 59: Shanti sprints toward her next gold

13:27 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Low Lin Fhoong and special guest, national sprinter Shanti Pereira, who will be competing at the South-east Asian Games in the Philippines in December in the 100m, 200m and relays in track and field.

Shanti shares with us how she bounced back from crushing disappointment after failing to retain her 200m title at the 2017 SEA Games, what spurs her to keep sprinting, as well as her goals for the Philippines Games.

James Walton, head of Deloitte South-east Asia’s sports business group, calls in to talk about Tottenham Hotspur's hottest new signing: manager Jose Mourinho.

Produced by: Bernard Lim and Low Lin Fhoong

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Money Hacks Ep 59: Mortgage loans 101

14:44 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

This episode focuses on understanding mortgage loans better. We speak with Cris Ng, the head of mortgage at financial comparison service Moneysmart.sg

He walks us through various options:

Customers tend to fear mortgage loans and want to pay as little as possible and pay off as soon as possible. Why this is a misconception. (1:37)
Should you go for floating or fixed mortgage rates? (2:31)
First-timers, upgraders, seasoned investors: What they should know, including tips on types of mortgages they should choose (8:44)
Why is refinancing often overlooked by Singapore customers? (9:45)
How upgraders can approach mortgage decisions and the practice of "decoupling". (11:33)

Produced by: Ernest Luis and Lee Kim Siang

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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If you're looking to have a song stuck in your brain for the rest of time, Frozen 2 is the one for you.

If you're looking for a murder mystery that's like a warm hug, and a hug that you'll be talking about for some time, then it's Rian Johnson's Knives Out.

Find out why it could well end up as one of the films of the year.

01.40 Frozen 2

09.30 Kinives Out

WARNING: Also contains various pleas to give Charlie's Angels a chance

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PopVultures Ep 16: Why is Hello Kitty so famous?

24:46 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

Do you know that Hello Kitty rakes in billions annually and has more Google hits than Mickey Mouse and Britney Spears?

The beloved character created by Japanese company Sanrio has taken the world by storm since she first appeared on a coin purse in 1974. But she has also earned her fair share of detractors who are confused by a "cat without a mouth".

The #PopVultures examine this pop culture icon's enduring legacy. What makes Hello Kitty so popular with adults and children alike? They look back on the infamous McDonald's toy frenzy of 2000, where people queued overnight, fought, got arrested and even smashed a glass door - all in the name of "limited edition" Hello Kitty dolls.

Hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo also discuss the false concept of scarcity when it comes to Japanese goods, Hello Kitty's symbolism beyond kawaii-ness, as well as share some trivia about the ubiquitous cartoon character that might surprise you.

Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo & Penelope Hannah Lee

Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo

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Life Picks Ep 59: Buy art you can actually afford; feast on extra tender and juicy pork loin

16:53 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST's arts correspondent Ong Sor Fern about the Affordable Art Fair (Nov 22-24). It is the 10th edition of the fair, and this year, there is a charity component - a workshop on Nov 22 where visitors can pay $30 to decorate a sculpture of a dog called Songsong and the net profits will go to the Singapore Cancer Society.

ST's food correspondent Eunice Quek gushes over the new Shiokoji Tonkatsu Keisuke concept at Paya Lebar Square. Shiokoji (shio is salt and koji is fermented yeast) is a fermented rice seasoning ingredient which is used to marinate the pork loin and tenderloin - so the meat is extra tender and tasty.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

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Health Check Ep 23: Why you shouldn't demand antibiotics for your flu

12:43 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up some common misconceptions on health. In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang - the head of the infectious diseases programme and the co-director of the Leadership Institute for Global Health Transformation at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. He tells us more about antimicrobial and antibiotic resistance and what to know and do about it.

He answers the following questions:

The difference between antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic resistance
Is there the same urgent "climate change" mentality when it comes to the problem of recognising antibiotic resistance?
Costly effects of drug-resistant bacteria in human medicine
Antibiotics being used as growth promoters in animal farming, and does it affect kampung chicken?
If you have a bacterial infection as opposed to a viral infection, what should you do?

Prof Hsu has also worked on a graphic novel with award-winning Singaporean cartoonist Sonny Liew and Epigram Books. Called The Antibiotic Tales, it aims to explain antimicrobial resistance - the ability of microbes to evolve and resist the drugs used to kill them - to the lay reader.

Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 58: Discipline a must to build successful teams

14 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent David Lee to talk about discipline at home and the international football fronts.

Last week, national defender Shakir Hamzah was dropped by national football coach Tatsuma Yoshida for the friendly against Qatar and the Nov 19 World Cup qualifier against Yemen for missing a training session earlier.

This is around the same time when England manager Gareth Southgate dropped Raheem Sterling for picking a fight with international team-mate Joe Gomez during training.

Produced by: Bernard Lim, Rohit Brijnath & David Lee

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An episode full of surprises.

Yes, Jonathan Roberts and Joanne Soh are surprised that Ford v Ferrari can make 2.5 hours fly by and even more surprised that Charlie's Angels could be one of the most fun film's – if not THE most fun film – this year.

All that the mystery of Greedo, George and Maclunkey and the wonder of Djimon Hounsou's biceps.

Get ready

00.30 Sonic facelift and Maclunkey

03.00 Charlie's Angels

11.00 Ford v Ferrari

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Life Picks Ep 58: Catch French drama-comedy "An Easy Girl" and where to savour fresh, tasty min jiang kueh (pancakes)

15:23 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST's film correspondent John Lui about the lighthearted French drama-comedy An Easy Girl, which tells the story of two women, one an awkward teen, the other an older woman who uses her sexuality to get what she wants, and how they spend one memorable summer together in the South of France.

It will screen this Sunday Nov 17, 8 pm at the Alliance Francaise. Tickets and bookings at http://alliancefrancaise.org.sg/cultural-events/french-film-festival-2019/

ST's food critic Hedy Khoo shares about min jiang kueh (pancakes) from He He Min Jiang Kueh at Hougang Hainanese Village Centre, stuffed with the tasty traditional fillings: red bean, peanut and coconut.

What's special about this stall is the stall owners make the red bean filling from scratch every two days, and the coconut filling is made daily, from fresh grated coconut. They also prepare the batter daily.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

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Food Picks Ep 3: Hor fun with elusive 'wok hei'

2:20 mins

Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays.

Host Melissa Sim chats with food editor Tan Hsueh Yun about simple hor fun dishes that have that elusive 'wok hei' or smoky flavour, at Hor Fun Premium at 01-78 Alexandra Village Food Centre. Find out why it's so good.

Produced by: Melissa Sim & Ernest Luis

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 57: Have Liverpool wrapped up the English Premier League title?

14 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Howie Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee to discuss Liverpool's 3-1 win over Manchester City.

Closer to home, they also examine what the Asean Club Championship means for Singapore football and the fate of beleaguered Singapore Premier League club, Warriors FC.

Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath, David Lee & Sazali Abdul Aziz

Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee

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Money Hacks Ep 58: Credit cards for millennials

9:54 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

This episode focuses on credit cards for millennials specifically. We speak with Natalia Goh, head of credit cards and personal loans at Standard Chartered Bank Singapore who .

She tackles our questions:

1. What would a millennial need from a credit card? (0:27)

2. Besides air miles, is cashback also another criteria millennials look at? (2:20)

3. How many credit cards do millennials typically hold? (3:55)

What should millennials look at when choosing a credit card? (4:51)
Should millennials be looking at pairing a bank account with a credit card to maximise benefits? (8:01)

Produced by: Chris Lim & Lee Kim Siang

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BT podcast Ep 5: SFF x Switch 2019 - Greening finance

3:30 min

Synopsis: Listen to podcasts produced by The Business Times on Mondays that alternates with its other podcast series Money Hacks.

The Singapore Fintech Festival x Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology will run from Nov 11-15 this year.

How should the financial sector nudge the real economy towards caring about climate change? Monetary Authority of Singapore’s managing director Ravi Menon talks about the risks of stranded assets, and the room for more innovation in green finance.

Stay tuned for more episodes in this special edition of BT's podcasts.

Find out more: Green drive will hit fossil-linked assets; banks need to get ready

Produced by: Jamie Lee and Lee Kim Siang

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It's an epic episode in more ways than one.

EPIC RUNTIME, EPIC SUBJECT. and ONE EPIC RANT.

Yes, Jonathan Roberts and Joanne Soh review three films that don't so much cross the two hour mark, they break through the barrier with zero regard for time, aiming to be at least two hours and twenty minutes each.

This episode is David Michod and Joel Edgerton's The King, Roland Emmerich's Midway and sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep.

But are they worth your time?

Get ready

00.49 The King

07.10 Midway

13.00 Doctor Sleep

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Green Pulse Ep 12: Roadblocks to major climate conference COP25

16:06 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2019, The Straits Times dives into all things green, blue and brown. Green Pulse analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

This month, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan (@audreytrp) and climate change editor David Fogarty (@FogartyClimate) chat with climate change observers Melissa Low and Eric Bea, researchers from the National University of Singapore, on roadblocks that have emerged ahead of the upcoming United Nations climate change conference.

COP25, as the conference is known as, was supposed to be held in Chile in December 2019. But protests there led Chilean president Sebastián Piñera to cancel the conference barely a month before it was to commence. The conference will now take place over the same period in Madrid, Spain. Separately, United States president Donald Trump on Nov 4 formerly gave notice that the country will be pulling out of the Paris Accord.

Tune in to this episode to find out why COP25 is so important, and how these roadblocks will affect negotiations.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg)

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Asian Insider Episode 11: India opts out of RCEP

14:37 mins

Would the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) have undermined India’s strategic interests in South-east Asia? Or would the mega-trade deal have helped PM Narendra Modi steer the Indian economy to pastures anew?

Those were some of the pertinent questions The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh discussed with associate editors Ravi Velloor and Vikram Khanna in this episode.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

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BT podcast Ep 4: SFF x Switch 2019 - Deciphering crypto

4:58 min

Synopsis: Listen to podcasts produced by The Business Times on Mondays that alternates with its other podcast series Money Hacks.

The Singapore Fintech Festival x Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology will run from Nov 11-15 this year.

Facebook’s stablecoin Libra has thrown new debate on whether cryptocurrencies can function as a new form of money, and how this will upend the very existence of central banks. But the Monetary Authority of Singapore says central banks don’t really need to issue digital currencies. Head of Singapore’s central bank Ravi Menon explains why.

Stay tuned for more episodes in this special edition of BT's podcasts.

Find out more: A digital currency? MAS is not convinced

Produced by: Jamie Lee and Lee Kim Siang

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Life Picks Ep 57: Checking out U2's Singapore concerts and Yun Nans' new Westgate outlet

14:50 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST's assistant Life editor Boon Chan about U2's highly-anticipated Joshua Tree Tour on Nov 30 & Dec 1 at the National Stadium, where the Irish rockers will perform for the first time in Singapore.

ST's food critic Wong Ah Yoke shares more about Yun Nans' second outlet opening at Westgate in Jurong. It is bigger than the Jewel outlet and has some new items exclusive to it on top of its signature Yunnan dishes.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

Edited by: Vrinda Kudaisya & Penelope Lee

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BT podcast Ep 3: SFF x Switch 2019 - Digital banking

5:31 min

Synopsis: Listen to podcasts produced by The Business Times on Mondays that alternates with its other podcast series Money Hacks.

The Singapore Fintech Festival x Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology will run from Nov 11-15 this year.

There’s been bubbling interest in a new breed of banks debuting in Singapore. Will they eat the lunch of incumbents? We ask the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s managing director Ravi Menon.

Stay tuned for more episodes in this special edition of BT's podcasts.

Find out more: Banking on digital: tapping the unmet needs of SMEs, millennials, and the gig economy

Produced by: Jamie Lee and Lee Kim Siang

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Health Check Ep 22: Why women need to watch out for heart disease

14:43 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up some common misconceptions on health. In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Dr Low Ting Ting, a consultant at the Department of Cardiology at the National University Heart Centre, Singapore. Dr Low, who is also the programme director of its Women’s Heart Health Programme, tells you why taking the “bikini medicine" approach to women's health is wrong.

She answers the following questions:

What is the number one killer of women?
What is cardiovascular disease, and what exactly is heart disease?
How to tell if the chest pain and other discomfort that you are experiencing are signs of heart disease?
Why heart disease is missed or misdiagnosed?
How does ageing affect your risk of this disease?
How to prevent heart disease?

Produced by: Joyce Teo

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BT podcast Ep 2: SFF x Switch 2019 - Why does fintech matter?

4:44 min

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The Singapore Fintech Festival x Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology will run from Nov 11-15 this year.

Cheaper, better, faster. Fintech isn’t a lofty concept. At its heart, it is technology that should make life easier when it comes to making financial decisions. Monetary Authority of Singapore’s managing director Ravi Menon tells us how fintech can improve everyday transactions.

Stay tuned for more episodes in this special edition of BT's podcasts.

Find out more: In about 4 yrs: Retail payments across Asean via mobile numbers

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 56: Pentathlete Shermaine Tung's shock bronze at World C'ships, Rugby World Cup and SPL

16:14 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Jonathan Wong and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz, to discuss the Rugby World Cup and Singapore Premier League (football).

Special guest and national pentathlete Shermaine Tung talks about her surprise win at the recent UIPM Biathle/Triathle World Championships in Florida, where she won the bronze in an elite field comprising an Olympian and national champions.

Produced by: Bernard Lim, Low Lin Fhoong, Jonathan Wong & Sazali Abdul Aziz

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BT podcast Ep 1: SFF x Switch 2019 - How Singapore blazed a trail in fintech

5:42 mins

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The Singapore Fintech Festival x Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology will run from Nov 11-15 this year.

Singapore creates 1,000 jobs a year from the fintech scene, while funding has just cracked the billion-dollar-mark. In the lead-up to the annual event, we speak with the Monetary Authority of Singapore's managing director Ravi Menon to find out why technology and innovation matter to Singapore.

Stay tuned for more episodes in this special edition of BT's podcasts.

Find out more: Consumers to be able to aggregate and share financial data next year

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In the rules of Zombieland, the Double Tap is used to make sure something is definitely dead.

Is that what this long-awaited sequel will do for this zom-com series?

Jonathan Roberts is joined by Joanne Soh to discuss Zombieland: Double Tap and look at some films available if you don't wish to venture out to the cinema.

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Asian Insider Ep 10: Paradigm of terror in South-east Asia

18:05 mins

The death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi may have unsettled the militant group, but its ideology remains a pertinent threat - especially since Indonesia and Philippines are hotbeds for extremist ideology.

The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh finds out whether Baghdadi’s death alters the paradigm of terror in South-east Asia

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

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Life Picks Ep 56: What to do in S'pore (Oct 31 to Nov 14): Singapore Writers' Festival and Shabu-Shabu

13:02 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST arts correspondent Olivia Ho about what to look out for at the Singapore Writers Festival helmed by poet Pooja Nansi, including talks by big-name authors Marlon James, Min-Jin Lee, Roxane Gay and Pico Iyer as well as a debate on feminism and a dikir barat rap battle. The event runs from Nov 1 to Nov 10.

Food correspondent Eunice Quek also recommends the new Japanese shabu-shabu restaurant Makino at Paya Lebar Quarter mall. Special items on the menu include a unique mentaiko soup as one of the soup bases, as well as “avalanche sushi”, where ingredients such as spicy tuna are piled onto sushi rice.

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk

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Food Picks Ep 2: Enjoy a "family" wagyu burger on Siloso Beach for less than $50?

2:06 mins

Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays.

Host Melissa Sim chats with Wong Ah Yoke about the Family Sharing Wagyu Beef Burger from Trapizza in Siloso Beach, Sentosa.

Produced by: Melissa Sim & Ernest Luis

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Money Hacks Ep 57: What's the difference between credit card fraud and disputes?

10:02 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

This episode focuses on credit card fraud and disputes. We speak with Natalia Goh. head of credit cards and personal loans at Standard Chartered Bank Singapore, who tells us what the differences are.

She tackles our questions:

Is there a difference between a credit card dispute and credit card fraud? (0:37)
How many months' worth of receipts should you keep? (2:41)
What are the steps you can take to protect yourself against fraud? (5:03)
What are the different channels banks use to send alerts to customers? (7:11)

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Will Star Wars: Rise Of Skywalker stick the landing? The final trailer has been released and Jonathan Roberts is joined by Joanne Soh and Kelvin Chan to discuss if they still feel the Star Wars love.

Then, he said he'd back and this time, he means it.

After 28 years, the Terminator franchise is back. Arnie's back but so is Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor. But is it worth the wait?

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Asian Insider Ep 9: Indonesia's 'gado-gado' Cabinet - the recipe for success?

14 mins

Amid greater expectations from Indonesians of a better future, newly re-elected President Joko Widodo announced what some experts call a ‘gado gado’ Cabinet for its interesting mix of people. Will President Jokowi's team of technocrats and politicians spur Indonesia to greater heights?

The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh was keen to find out, as he discussed the pressing issues with regional correspondent Arlina Arshad and Dr Djayadi Hanan from Paramadina University.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

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PopVultures Ep 15: K-pop's dark side - suicides, sex scandals and corruption

25:22 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

The tragic death of Sulli has once again shone a light on the ugly underbelly of K-pop. Beneath the glamorous billion-dollar industry, issues like cyberbullying, abuse and corruption run rampant, enveloping K-pop stars and South Korean entertainers.

PopVultures run through why the industry can be so toxic and discuss the case of Sulli and the incessant hate she faced from netizens, the suspicious circumstances surrounding Jang Ja-yeon's death and the abuse of power and cover-ups in the Burning Sun scandal involving Seungri and former YG Entertainment head honcho Yang Hyun-suk. Finally, the #PopVultures give their take on what fans of K-pop can do moving forward and how to reconcile the ugliness of K-pop with the talent and joy it provides.

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Life Picks Ep 55: What to do in S'pore (Oct 24 to Nov 7): Masala Dosa (food); Halloween drinks (swig)

7:34 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, deputy editor of Life Melissa Sim chats with colleague Anjali Raguraman about trick or treating at participating bars in Tanjong Pagar Road as part of Nightmare in Tanjong Pagar from Oct 26 to Nov 2, while Tan Hsueh Yun recommends the Masala Dosa at Como Cuisine in Dempsey Road.

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Health Check Ep 21: How to treat and prevent kidney stones

13:47 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks misconceptions with medical experts.

In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis invite urologist Dr Tan Yung Khan from UroHealth Medical Clinic to debunk misconceptions about kidney stones.

He answers the following questions:

1. Should I cut my calcium intake to prevent kidney stones?

2. Is it true that drinking beer helps to keep kidney stones away?

3. What does sweating and hot yoga have to do with kidney stones?

4. Should I wait to pass them out or get them treated?

5. How do I prevent kidney stones and how much water should I drink?

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Green Pulse Ep 11: A meeting of climate minds

17:14 mins

This month, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan (@audreytrp) and climate change editor David Fogarty (@FogartyClimate) chat with Professor Mark Howden, director for the Climate Change Institute at the Australian National University, and Dr Jim Skea, Professor of Sustainable Energy at Imperial College London's Centre for Environmental Policy.

Both Professor Howden and Professor Skea are senior members of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) -- the United Nations’ scientific body on climate science. With the IPCC in Singapore to prepare for an upcoming report, The Straits Times catches up with them to find out their thoughts on the state of the world’s climate.

The recent spate of extreme weather events have made people start to pay attention to the warnings that scientists have been giving for decades: The climate is changing, humans are to blame, and the time to act is now.

Tune in to this episode for a crash course on what the IPCC is, why their scientific reports are so significant, and why they are in Singapore.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 55: Sour grapes from Juergen Klopp, and a tearful win for Andy Murray

Time: 12:42 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Bernard Lim is joined by ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and they talk about Juergen Klopp's frustrating evening at Old Trafford, where his Liverpool side saw their 17-match winning run ended by auld rivals Manchester United after a 1-1 draw. But were Klopp's comments about United's style of play warranted?

The pair also talk about three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray and his emotional ATP title win at the European Open in Switzerland last week - it was his first title for almost two years, and the first major milestone since undergoing career-saving hip surgery earlier this year - and discuss what the 32-year-old Scot still has left in his tank.

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Asian Insider Ep 8: Can billion dollar meth trade be stopped?

11:28 mins

Asia's El Chapo’s syndicate is believed to be funnelling tonnes of methamphetamine and other drugs to at least a dozen countries from Japan to New Zealand. Tse Chi Lopis is now the prime target of Operation Kungur, an international man-hunt by about 20 agencies spanning from 3 continents.

So with the hunt for Asia's El Chapo in full swing, The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh speaks to United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) officials and Indochina correspondent Tan Hui Yee to unravel the booming drug trade in South-east Asia.

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Life Picks Ep 54: What to do in Singapore (Oct 17-31): Cream of mushroom soup (food); On Paper: Singapore Before 1867 (arts); Spaceman (album)

12:08 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, deputy editor of Life Melissa Sim chats with colleague Hedy Khoo about Professor Brawn Bistro at Enabling Village in Lengkok Bahru, while Ong Sor Fern recommends the exhibition On Paper: Singapore Before 1867 at the National Library Building.

Also, have a listen to Spaceman, the debut solo album from Sodagreen frontman Wu Ching-feng, recommended by Boon Chan.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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Food Picks Ep 1: Fancy a lazy breakfast or King's black sesame potong ice cream?

2:54 mins

Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays.

Host Melissa Sim chats with Rebecca Lynne Tan about The Lazy Breakfast at Andaz Singapore which features a DIY mojito bar.

Also, why King's black sesame potong ice cream is worth a taste test.

Produced by: Melissa Sim & Ernest Luis

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 54: Brazil Global Tour. Yay or Nay?

13:33 mins

Synopsis: Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Bernard Lim is joined by ST sports deskers Jonathan Wong, David Lee and Kimberly Kwek as they discuss the poor turnout at the National Stadium for the Brazil Global Tour, Eliud Kipchoge's 1:59 marathon feat and Singapore's chances at the upcoming Nations Cup.

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Money Hacks Ep 56: How to choose the best travel insurance policy for your needs

10:10 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

This episode focuses on travel insurance and we speak with MoneySmart's Singapore general manager Abel Lee, who oversees its insurance business.

He tackles our questions:

How can travel insurance be seen as an investment? (0:57)
What should we take note of when choosing a policy? (1:45)
How important is it to check the T&Cs? (4:09)
Is there a best time to buy travel insurance? (5:02)
Are there particular kinds of travel insurance policies for specific groups of people?

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Joker theories and a fight between two Fresh Princes.

In this Double feature, Jonathan Roberts and Joanne Soh discuss Mr & Mr Smith – Will Smith now versus Will Smith then in Ang Lee's Gemini Man.

Is the film any good and just as important, does it work in Ang Lee's chosen medium of High-Frame Rate? Does shooting in 120 frames per second instead of the regular 24 – take to audience into the action or does it look more like a test film for hi-def TVs in Courts?

Before they get there, Todd Phillip's Joker is still haunting out minds with a mass of conspiracy theories regarding events in the film. Did we actually see Arthur Fleck's father in the film?

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PopVultures Ep 14: Nicholas Tse, Faye Wong and everyone in between!

22:32 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

The romance of Hong Kong resident bad boy singer Nicholas Tse and Chinese pop diva Faye Wong has dominated headlines for nearly 20 years. The high-profile and dramatic May-December relationship (Wong is 11 years older than Tse), with all its twists, turns, trials and tribulations, is confusing even for their most die-hard fans.

The #PopVultures are here with an all-you-need-to-know about Tse and Wong's love affairs: from the couple's historic hand-holding photo of 2000, to their marriages/divorces with Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung, Chinese actor Li Yapeng, and even the Edison Chen sex photo scandal of 2008. Finally, the #PopVultures break down why, of all the celebrity romances, Tse and Wong have so captured the public's imagination. Join Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo as they discuss the narratives around this 20-year saga of soap opera proportions.

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Asian Insider Ep 7: US - North Korea

12:35 mins

North Korea recently test-fired another missile. This time it was launched from the sea, from what the North Koreans claim was from their submarine. But the US said it was from a water-platform of sorts. So where does this leave the US’ goal of a denuclearised Korean Peninsula?

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Life Picks Ep 53: What to do in Singapore Oct 10 to Oct 24: Prawn noodle and da:ns festival

7.55 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, deputy editor at Life Melissa Sim chats with colleagues Wong Ah Yoke about the new Chef Kang Prawn Noodle House in Toa Payoh and da:ns festival at the Esplanade, with highlights such as Acosta Danza (Oct 10 & 11) and Grand Finale (Oct 18 & 19).

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Health Check Ep 20: Sex and other addictions - how to deal with them and why people get addicted

13:46 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Dr Munidasa Winslow, a well-known addictions expert and the founder of Promises Healthcare.

He gives you the lowdown on addictions and answers the following questions:

What are the different types of addictions?
Is sex addiction a big problem here and when does it become serious?
Who are the ones who are more prone to addictions?
How can you tell if you have an addiction problem?
How to deal with withdrawal cravings and what can you do about your addiction?

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Green Pulse Ep 10: The canary in the coalmine - how climate change affects nature

15:12 mins

Synopsis: In this series, The Straits Times dives into all things green, blue and brown. Green Pulse analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

This month, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan chats with Dr Yong Ding Li, flyways coordinator at conservation group BirdLife International (Asia) on how climate change could impact natural habitats and wildlife.

Climate change has dominated headlines around the world. In September, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres convened a Climate Action Summit in New York to urge nations to do more to cut their planet-warming emissions.

A raft of scientific reports by the United Nations and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have all also pointed to how unabated warming could affect food supplies and water resources, and cause sea levels and temperatures to rise.

All these can have widespread impact on human communities -- and the wildlife around them too. Tune in to this podcast to find out how nature could be impacted, and why protecting them is so important.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 53: The Samba Boys are in town, and have Liverpool really wrapped up the EPL title in October?

15:17 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Money FM's Bernard Lim is joined by ST sports deskers Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz as they talk about what Singapore football fans can expect from world No.3 side Brazil and their star man Neymar Jr, in their friendly matches against Senegal and Nigeria at the National Stadium this week.

The trio also review an eventful weekend in the English Premier League (EPL), where Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were embarrassed by lowly opposition, while Liverpool go eight points clear at the top of the league after Manchester City suffered a shock defeat at home by Wolves. But does that mean the title is bound for Anfield?

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz & Money FM's Bernard Lim

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It's so controversial – well, to some it is.

Some love it, some do not. It is the Marmite of movies.

Jonathan Roberts and Joanne Soh have very different takes on Todd Phillips' Joker.

Yes, Joaquin Phoenix is good but what about the rest of the film.

Before that, there is a different side to Awkwafina in family dramedy The Farewell. Get the tissues ready.

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Asian Insider Ep 6: China's Communists Celebrate

14:56 mins

As China regaled in its celebration of 70 years under communist rule, President Xi declared that no power can shake the status of his nation, and no force can stop the progress of the Chinese people.

In this episode, The Straits Times' Washington bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh leads the conversation with China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei, China correspondent Danson Cheong, and associate editor Vikram Khanna, debating and dissecting the challenges that lie ahead for China as they embark on the path of the “great rejuvenation”.

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Life Picks Ep 52: New Ubin Seafood has $15 nasi lemak - and Eunice Quek thinks you should try it.

8:05 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

You know it for its "heart attack" fried rice, "boss" beehoon and charcoal fish head steamboat. But as food writer Eunice Quek says, New Ubin Seafood, famous for its tze char, is trying an exciting new menu at its Tampines location.

Also: Toh Wen Li recommends the Beethoven im Garten concert at the Botanic Gardens, and film writer John Lui picks The Farewell, a drama about a Chinese-American family choosing to keep its matriarch in the dark about her own terminal illness.

Produced by: John Lui

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 52: Japan surprises at Rugby World Cup, the Singapore Premier League concludes, and does Lionel Messi deserve to be crowned win the Fifa Player of the Year?

Time: 14:55 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Bernard Lim is joined by ST sports deskers Rohit Brijnath and David Lee as they discuss Japan's exploits at the Rugby World Cup, the recently concluded Singapore Premier League, and if there are more deserving winners than Lionel Messi for the Fifa Player of the Year award.

Produced by: David Lee & Money FM's Bernard Lim

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Bookmark This! Ep 11: Booker breakdown - Atwood, Rushdie or the 1,000-page sentence?

27:30 mins

Synopsis: A monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

Life journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li break down the Booker Prize shortlist and weigh Margaret Atwood and Salman Rushdie's chances against Lucy Ellmann's Ducks, Newburyport, which is more than 1,000 pages long.

00:51 The Testaments by Margaret Atwood 05:15 Quichotte by Salman Rushdie 07:30 10 Minutes 38 Seconds In This Strange World by Elif Shafak 12:26 An Orchestra Of Minorities by Chigozie Obioma 15:26 Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo 19:27 Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann

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Money Hacks Ep 55: How to start investing with forex

8:51 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times and The Straits Times break down actionable financial tips.

This episode focuses on foreign exchange, specifically, how one can approach FX as another avenue for investment.

We speak with Sumeet Bhambri, Standard Chartered's regional head of wealth management for Asean and South Asia, for his take on FX investing.

He tackles our questions:

What is FX? (0:40)
How do we use FX as an investment vehicle? (2:06)
What tools can we use to help us? (5:52)

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Life Picks Ep 51: What to do in Singapore from Sept 27: Satirical musical Urinetown, La Pizzaiola restaurant, and Mandopop concert by 9m88

10:03 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

On this episode of Life Picks, food writer Tan Hsueh Yun raves about the four-cheese pizza at La Pizzaiola.

Entertainment writer Boon Chan explains why he is looking forward to Taiwanese singer-songwriter 9m88's Singapore concert in November, and arts writer Olivia Ho thinks that Urinetown: The Musical by Pangdemonium will make a splash.

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Health Check Ep 19: How to cope with ADHD

14:42 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Dr Munidasa Winslow, a well-known addictions expert and the founder of Promises Healthcare.

He reveals how he found out he has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition characterised by inattention, impulsive behaviour and/or hyperactivity, in adulthood.

He also touches on the following points:

1. The quirks and challenges of ADHD

Debunking myths claiming that ADHD is not a real disorder
How you can cope with ADHD
One way his family copes with his ADHD
Why ADHD is a super power

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Celeb Chats Episode 10: Jacob Batalon of Spider-Man; Far From Home, says he was a "troublemaker" in school

16:41 mins

Synopsis:In this podcast series, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre, food, and more.

Jacob Batalon had a dramatic reaction when he was told he got the part of Ned Leeds, Peter Parker's best friend, in Spider-Man: Homecoming, and he talks about how he was a "troublemaker" when he was in an all-boys school in Hawaii.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 51: Singapore's F1 ambitions and the haze's impact on local sport

Time: 13:58 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this 51st episode, Bernard Lim is joined by sports editor Lee Yulin and assistant sports editor Low Lin Fhoong, as they discuss the thrills and spills of the Sept 20-22 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, and the impact of the haze on athletes and local sports events such as the upcoming The Straits Times Run.

Produced by: Lee Yulin, Low Lin Fhoong & Money FM's Bernard Lim

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Revenge, Moon pirates and horror rituals.

Cheow Sue-Ann gets Jonathan Roberts to give his take on three differing films, united by a very tenuous link.

First up is Rambo: Last Blood. You can read Jonathan's apparently controversial anger-fuelling review here. Is it the worst of the Rambo series. Is it really a Rambo film at all?

At 7.33 there's Brad Pitt being an enigma in the stars with Ad Astra.

Then at 15.33, find out what Jonathan thinks of the film he almost scared himself out of seeing – Ari Aster's Midsommar. Is it too horrific for a grown man to watch, or will he discover an Oscar contender?

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PopVultures Ep 13: Is TV becoming more "atas"? - Television, movies and the entertainment hierarchy

23:10 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

Today, the #PopVultures ask the question: Is television getting more atas or upmarket?

The Primetime Emmy Awards, set to happen on Monday (Sept 23, Singapore time), has several Oscar-nominated, bona fide movie stars in its nominee list. Historically, television has always been regarded as the "ugly sister" compared with film - with jokes cracked at its expense at the Golden Globes and television stars lower on the Hollywood hierarchy.

But this is slowly changing - more and more movie stars (think Amy Adams, Michael Douglas, Nicole Kidman) are moving into the realm of television in the age of streaming.

PopVultures boil it down to three reasons: The increasing quality and big budgets of television; more progressive, original and unique content in television; and of course, fat pay cheques!

They also touch on how this trend is not taking off as much in Asia, and run down some names that they hope can pick up awards at this year's Emmys.

Tune in to find out what they think.

Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo

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Asian Insider Ep 5: Haze in South-east Asia

14:30 mins

In this episode of the Asian Insider, The Straits Times' Washington bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh leads the conversation with the Centre for International Forestry Research (Cifor) - identifying the causes of this recurring phenomenon.

Our correspondents Linda Yulisman, Shannon Teoh and Audrey Tan weigh in on the impact and implications for our region. How much more must we choke?

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Life Picks Ep 50: What to do in Singapore Sept 19 to Oct 3: Michelin Guide recommendations

13:26 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, deputy editor of Life Melissa Sim chats with colleagues Tan Hsueh Yun, Wong Ah Yoke and Eunice Quek about some of their favourite Bib Gourmand and Michelin-starred eateries. Also, get some expert tips on off-menu items at these award-winning restaurants.

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GameOfTwoHalves Episode 50: National swimmer Theresa Goh retires, and a Singapore football renaissance?

Time: 13:55 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this 50th episode, Bernard Lim is joined by national swimmer Theresa Goh, ST sports journalists David Lee and Nicole Chia, as they talk about Goh's career and her legacy in and outside the pool, and what sparked the national football team's recent fine results in the World Cup Qualifiers.

Produced by: David Lee, Ernest Luis & Money FM's Bernard Lim

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Money Hacks Ep 54: How to save more when paying for overseas property investments

8:51 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times and The Straits Times break down actionable financial tips.

This episode is aimed at how best to pay for property investments overseas. Do you use expensive banking services? Or new cheaper fintech-enabled money transfer services?

Mr Nilan Peiris is the London-based vice-president for growth for TransferWise, which has 1,600 staff members and about 150 in Singapore, and is also regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

He tackles our questions:

Does it really cost a lot to move money overseas via wires?
Understand why it is important to know about the transparency of the services you are using.
Why is speed important when you need to do time-sensitive good value property investments overseas?

Entrepreneur Kiyan Foroughi also comes on the show to talk about his own personal experience with money transfer services provided by banks and new fintech companies, and the big differences he has found when servicing property mortgages overseas.

Produced by: Chris Lim, Ernest Luis & Lee Kim Siang

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It's a Crazy Rich Asians reunion (of sorts)

Jonathan Roberts is joined by Cheow Sue-Ann as the look at why Constance Wu's stripper scammer flick Hustlers may have been mis-marketed and why Last Christmas may be Henry Golding's Hugh Grant moment.

Along the way, expect much adulation for Jennifer Lopez, and not just because she has defied the ageing process. Yes, we would not be surprised if Oscar comes calling.

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Asian Insider Ep 4: Narendra Modi 2.0

12:39 mins

In this episode of the Asian Insider, The Straits Times' Washington bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh leads the conversation with deputy foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar and associate editor Vikram Khanna - evaluating Narendra Modi's leadership and governance.

The Prime Minister of India recently concluded 100 days into his second term, and our correspondents weigh in on the chinks and challenges to his plans for India.

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Life Picks Ep 49: What to do in Singapore Sept 12-26: F1 concerts and Le Petit Chef

9:36 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, host Melissa Sim speaks to colleague Anjali Raguraman about the upcoming F1 concerts including acts such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers. She also discusses with Wong Ah Yoke, a new dining theatre experience called Le Petit Chef at Grand Hyatt Singapore that uses projection mapping.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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Health Check Ep 18: What to know about gut health, and your poo

11.17 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Dr Lai Jiunn Herng from Lai Endoscopy and Colorectal Surgery at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre.

He tells you what you need to know about gut health, and answers the following questions:

Why do we have to look into the toilet bowl before we flush?
Should we take cultured milk drinks or probiotic supplements to boost our gut health?
Which type of fibre-rich foods is best, if we want to reduce our risk of colorectal cancer?
Why should we bother about our poo?
Will spending time on the toilet bowl harm our health?

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 49: Nadal suffers on the way to 19th Slam; Singapore diving earns ticket to Tokyo

14:07 mins

Synopsis: A Game Of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, Sazali Abdul Aziz is joined by ST sports deskers Rohit Brijnath, David Lee and Kimberly Kwek as they discuss what makes Rafa Nadal's US Open victory so special, whether the Spaniard can surpass Roger Federer's 20 Grand Slams, and if the next young male tennis star will emerge in the near future.

The quartet also talk about Singapore diver Jonathan Chan, who earned a ticket to next year's Olympics in Tokyo - a first for the Republic - after winning gold at the Asian Diving Cup in Kuala Lumpur.

There are also positives around Singapore's oft-criticised national football team, which impressed in their 2-2 draw with a Yemen side 20 places above them in Fifa's world rankings, in the World Cup qualifiers.

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee

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Asian Insider (special edition): US-China trade war, Huawei and digital tax issues

10.41 mins

In this episode of the Asian Insider, The Straits Times' associate editor Vikram Khanna chats to Howard Yu, Lego Professor of Management and Innovation at the IMD Business School in Switzerland. They discuss how companies are being affected by the US-China trade war, and issues relating to digital taxes.

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Double Feature is back to take down the clowns.

Jonathan Roberts is joined by Kok YuFeng to dissect It Chapter Two, the sequel to 2017's hit It. But does this it deserve to be a hit or will it leave our reviewers utterly tired of it all?

Can the power of two Bills – Skarsgard and Hader – be enough to power the almost three-hour sequel to success?

Spoilers ahead.

They also look at the buzz surrounding the Todd Phillips' upcoming Joker – already being pitched as a surefire Oscar nomionation for Joaquin Phoenix.

All that and the big question: What is up with Singapore cinema adverts?

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Asian Insider Ep 3: Hong Kong protests; Brexit implications for Asia

17:36 mins

In this episode of the Asian Insider, The Straits Times' Washington bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh leads the conversation with Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang and East Asia editor Goh Sui Noi - discussing the state of affairs in Hong Kong.

They discuss her decision to formally withdraw the controversial Bill allowing extraditions to China, and other moves, that she said would only be the "first step to break the deadlock in society".

ST's global correspondent Jonathan Eyal weighs in on Brexit and the implications for Asia at large.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

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Life Picks Ep 48: What to do in Singapore Sept 5-13: Romantic anime movie, art by young talent

10:17 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, host John Lui speaks to colleagues Boon Chan, Ong Sor Fern and Eunice Quek, who recommend: Weathering With You, a romantic anime movie from the creator of the hit Your Name; view and buy art at the Young Talent Programme, organised by the Affordable Art Fair; and ramen with uni (sea urchin), at Seizan Uni Ramen, at Wisma Atria's Picnic Food Park.

Produced by: John Lui and Ernest Luis

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Green Pulse Ep 9: The Greta effect in Singapore

13 mins

This month, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and assistant foreign editor David Fogarty chat with Ms Annika Mock, 20, and Mr Kristian-Marc Paul, 25, two of the young organisers of the upcoming Singapore Climate Rally.

Ms Mock and Mr Paul are among the 15 young activists in Singapore who are organising the climate action rally on Sept 21, in line with the global youth movement inspired by Swedish teen climate champion Greta Thunberg.

The event will be the first of its type in the Republic since the international movement began in August last year, although there have been other social media climate campaigns here.

Tune in to this episode to find out what the organisers have lined up for the climate rally on Sept 21, the backlash they have received since the ST story was published, and their thoughts on the importance of the youth climate movement.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 48: Two grand plans for Singapore sport, a bowling world champion rises

16 mins

Synopsis: A Game Of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

A new breed of Lion, a new world champion, a new path to glory for Singapore cycling and rumbles from the US Open.

In this week's episode, ST sports editor Lee Yulin, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and reporter Nicole Chia discuss what type of footballer is needed in order for Singapore's target of reaching the 2034 World Cup to be achieved.

They also talk about bowler Cherie Tan's World Championship-winning feats and assess Singapore cycling's plan to win an Asian Games medal and churn out a professional cycling team.

Nicole Chia also discusses grace and disgrace at tennis' US Open.

Produced by: Lee Yulin and Sazali Abdul Aziz

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Money Hacks Ep 53: How fintech helps you with cheaper and faster money transfers overseas

9:43 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series on alternate Mondays, The Business Times and The Straits Times break down actionable financial tips.

This episode is aimed at how best to transfer your money abroad, and in cheaper ways.

Entrepreneur Kiyan Foroughi comes on the show to talk about his own personal experience about money transfer woes with banks and why he uses new fintech services like TransferWise to save on costs and speed besides getting better transparency.

He has business investments and property mortgages overseas, and needs to transfer money to family members around the world.

Mr Nilan Peiris - another guest on the show - is the London-based vice-president for growth for TransferWise, which has 1,600 staff members and about 150 in Singapore, and is also regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

He answers the following:

What are cross-border money transfer services and why do they save their customers money?
How you can save up to 10 times on the cost of sending a sum of money from Singapore to the UK, Europe or Australia.
How instant payment - thanks to fintech - means that customers can send money to pay for a leaky roof repair in London for example, within 20 seconds.

Produced by: Chris Lim, Ernest Luis & Lee Kim Siang

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Asian Insider Ep 2: US-China trade war: Who will blink first?

15:57 mins

In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh - The Straits Times’ US bureau chief - discusses the escalating trade war between the US and China. Joining him is Danson Cheong from ST’s China bureau and associate editor Vikram Khanna.

Find out what the Asian perspective is, as the two superpowers stand off over who will blink first.

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Life Picks Ep 47: What to do in Singapore Aug 29 to Sept 5: Heavenly yuzu cake, opera and new shows to check out

9:30 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, host John Lui speaks to colleagues Olivia Ho and Tan Hsueh Yun to talk about the heavenly yuzu cake at Fredo's Baker at Clement St 11; Bizet's Carmen by the Singapore Lyric Opera; the documentary American Factory on Netflix and the Hong Kong film Three Husbands.

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Health Check Ep 17: When we should be worried about colorectal cancer

9:44 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Dr Lai Jiunn Herng from Lai Endoscopy and Colorectal Surgery at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre.

They discuss the symptoms of colorectal cancer, the No. 1 cancer here in Singapore.

They ask him the following questions: - Does bleeding in our stools mean we may have cancer? - What types of abdominal pain are cause for concern? - Should we be worried about unusual toilet habits? - What can we do to reduce our risk of colorectal cancer?

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 47: Ben Stokes and other awe-inspiring sporting feats, and badminton starlets Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min

11:23 mins

Synopsis: A Game Of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Ben Stokes kept England's Ashes hopes alive with his 135 not out against Australia, in what has gone down as one of the great individual sporting performances of all-time. ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath, ST correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and ST reporter Nicole Chia talk about similar sporting feats which have taken their breath away and left an indelible mark on them.

The trio also recap the splendid runs of national shuttlers Loh Kean Kew and Yeo Jia Min at the Badminton World Championships, where 22-year-old Loh reached the last 16 and 20-year-old Yeo reached the quarter-finals. What more can be done to ensure the two starlets keep improving?

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Asian Insider Ep 1: Effects of Hong Kong protests on its people, China and Asia

13 mins

ST's US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh hosts Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang and Beijing-based China correspondent Lim Yan Liang, as they dissect the political, economic and regional effect of the ongoing Hong Kong protests.

How real is the possibility of a Chinese army crackdown?

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Life Picks Ep 46: What to do in Singapore Aug 22-29: Baybeats, Bossi Ban Mian

11:19 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, host John Lui speaks to colleagues Hedy Khoo, Anjali Raguraman and Olivia Ho about the Baybeats music festival, a play about death and saying goodbye Eat Duck by Checkpoint Theatre.

They also discuss ban mian noodles prepared with attention to detail at Bossi Ban Mian, as well as UnaUna, a Japanese restaurant that specialises in eel.

Produced by: John Lui and Ernest Luis

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Green Pulse Ep 8: How climate change affects our food supply

13 mins

This episode educates more on the link between food and climate change, and how small actions, from wasting less food or eating more vegetables instead of meat, can help.

This month, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and assistant foreign editor David Fogarty chats with Professor William Chen, the Michael Fam Chair Professor and Director of NTU Food Science & Technology Programme, on the link between climate change and Singapore’s food supply.

As a small island-state, Singapore does not have the space to accommodate acres of farmland. It imports more than 90 per cent of its food. In 2018, 53% of Singapore’s food supply was imported from Asean nations, according to the Singapore Food Agency.

In August, a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change highlighted how climate change and poor land management practices threaten the world's farmlands and food security.

Global warming, for example, could affect the types of crops grown in the tropics, making food security an issue of concern for Singapore.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg)

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 46: Goal 2034 or own goal?; What does it take to be a pro athlete in Singapore?

12:24 mins

Synopsis: A Game Of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Is the Football Association of Singapore's aim of having a team at the 2034 World Cup just a pipe dream? What needs to be done to make this grand plan come to fruition?

GEM - glamour, endorsements, money. But not all of Singapore's professional athletes get to live the good life. For some, there is also struggle and suffering.

In this episode, ST sports editor Lee Yulin, assistant sports editor Low Lin Fhoong and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz give their take on these issues.

Produced by: Lee Yulin and Sazali Abdul Aziz

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Money Hacks Ep 52: Tread growing e-commerce investment trend in Asia with caution

8:48 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series on alternate Mondays, The Business Times and The Straits Times break down actionable financial tips.

This episode is aimed at how you can make money from Asian consumer growth.

Here to explain that is our guest Nirgunan Tiruchelvam - the head of consumer sector equity research at Tellimer (formerly Exotix Capital). He has been an equity analyst covering Asian stocks since 2004. What kind of e-commerce trends should we study in Asia before investing? (0:51 mins) E-commerce is an emerging sector in Asia if you want to consider widening your investment options in future. (3:05) Watch the rise of old-economy companies that provide logistics, transportation and warehousing, like Singapore Post Limited for example - which is a listed company. (4:50) Be wary of cash flow-negative companies that are unlisted in Asia and may not be able to continue being funded by the venture capital and private equity community in this region. (5:53)

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Bookmark This! Ep 10: Screen sirens, showgirls and sexuality

23 mins

Synopsis: A monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

Revisit the glamour of 1930s and 1940s show business with Life journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li as they discuss Delayed Rays Of A Star, Singaporean writer Amanda Lee Koe's dazzling debut novel about cinema legends Marlene Dietrich, Anna May Wong and Leni Riefenstahl, and City Of Girls, Eat Pray Love author Elizabeth Gilbert's glitzy romp through the New York theatre world of the 1940s.

Produced by: Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li

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PopVultures Ep 12: Bad sex on screen!

23:22 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

Today, the #PopVultures get into the steamy topic of sex. Sex on screen can be hot, hilarious and horrifying but what goes into the work behind the scenes? How are they handled in Hollywood, Asia and Singapore?

Why are more sets are now hiring intimacy coordinators to guide actors filming sex scenes? Why is it necessary?

The #PopVultures also share examples about the harsh realities of sexual misconduct on sets and how filming sex scenes can be dangerous to actors.

In the Singapore entertainment scene, are rape scenes more frequent and how often it is used as a plot device? What does that say about entertainment culture here?

Dive in with #PopVultures on the sexy and the unsexy on screen!

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Life Picks Ep 45: What to do in Singapore Aug 15-29: Dining with a conscience; catching a Hong Kong thriller

6:50 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, John Lui (pictured left) hosts colleagues Boon Chan (centre), who recommends the Hong Kong thriller Bodies At Rest, coming to cinemas, and Eunice Quek, who recommends Kausmo, a restaurant that features conscientious dining, with the help of overstocked, over-ripened and oddly-shaped vegetables.

Produced by: John Lui and Ernest Luis

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Health Check Ep 16: How to get your hawker food fix without risking a heart attack

15:50 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests. In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Dr Michael Lim, the medical director of MWH Heart, Stroke & Cancer Centre, who's also the honorary president of the Asian Society of Cardiology.

He tells us: - how to get our hawker food fix without increasing the risk of a heart attack (1:59 mins) - what to take note of when it comes to high-cholesterol foods (2:57) - which food products with trans fat we should avoid (6:38) - which supplements to avoid (9:04) - if taking fish oils will help to prevent a heart attack or stroke (11:12)

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Life Picks Ep 44: Four plays to catch in Singapore from August to October

8:17 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, host Melissa Sim speaks to colleague Olivia Ho about four local productions that audiences should not miss.

Catch Supervision and Merdeka by Wildrice, funny man Hossan Leong's (pictured above) final solo show Hossan-ah 50! Love You Leong Time!, as well as Pangdemonium's Urinetown.

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ST Podcast: A British Serial Killer In Singapore: A True Story

3:41 mins

Synopsis: This is an excerpt from the book A British Serial Killer In Singapore: A True Story by Tan Ooi Boon.

The book - first published in 1996 - has been reissued by Straits Times Press, 2019. It is available at $26.75 (inclusive of GST) at leading bookstores and from stbooks.sg The Kindle version can be downloaded for US$9.99.

This is the true story of a British serial killer - John Martin - who went on a world tour to hunt.

This episode is about how the sensational crime was first discovered in Singapore.

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GameOfTwoHalves Ep 45: SNOC denies Soh Rui Yong SEA Games berth; Leadership in sports associations under the microscope

10:15 mins

Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Was the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) too harsh in denying double SEA Games marathon champion Soh Rui Yong the chance to defend his title over his "attitude and behaviour"?

Why is leadership in national sports associations often in the headlines for the wrong reasons? In this episode, ST sports editor Lee Yulin, assistant sports editor Low Lin Fhoong and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz give their take on these issues.

Produced by: Lee Yulin and Sazali Abdul Aziz

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Money Hacks Ep 51: Making more money from Asian consumer growth

10:56 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series on alternate Mondays, The Business Times and The Straits Times break down actionable financial tips.

This episode is aimed at how you can make money from Asian consumer growth.

As Asia is a massive region representing 60% of the world’s population, he says that the region is on the cusp of a consumer boom.

Find out why consumers in China, India and the Asean region are eating more, drinking more and spending more.

He suggests two investment sectors to look at - Asia's canned beer and traditional meat markets.

Why is Asia’s beer market about to explode with the introduction of canned beer? This trend is expected in less developed Asian markets in South-east Asia and China and India.
Despite newly-listed company Beyond Meat’s incredible rise as as a veggie meat company, real meat is the real investment story in Asia.

Investors should note that Asia’s meat producers like Charoen Pokphand Foods, are about to see a big boom as prosperity levels rise in China and India.

Produced by: Ernest Luis

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Hobbs & Shaw is the story of two physically perfect potato-heads who team up to fight the laws of probability, plausibility and physics – and save the planet at the same time.

If that sounds like a criticism, under a different crew, it would be.

Jonathan Roberts and Joanne Soh look at Fast & Furious spin-off starring Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Vanessa Kirby and Idris Elba

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PopVultures Ep 11: On brownface and race depiction in SG

14:10 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

In this episode, the Pop Vultures get deep into a serious topic - the act of brown-facing in Singapore entertainment.

The issue came to the forefront of the local entertainment scene this week after Mediacorp artist Dennis Chew participated in an Epay advertisement where he darkened his skin. This is not the first time local celebrities have landed themselves in hot water over such an act.

The Pop Vultures' co-hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo invite colleague S.Sakthivel to discuss briefly, past examples of brown-facing and get into why that is often hurtful to minority races.

Is it ever okay to portray someone of another race?

And finally, what’s the lesson here for local entertainment? Can dialogue and engagement between different races in Singapore be further improved?

It’s a heavy topic but one of importance - let the millennial #PopVultures walk you through it.

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Life Picks Ep 43: What to do in Singapore Aug 1-15 - Slow Bakes in Novena (food); Hodor the DJ?

5:37 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, host Melissa Sim speaks with colleague Tan Hsueh Yun who recommends bakery Slow Bakes in Novena.

Then, she gets Anjali Raguraman to reveal details about a party with DJ Kristian Nairn, who played Hodor from the award-winning series Game Of Thrones, and who will be spinning at Ce La Vi.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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Health Check Ep 15: Forget about raising your good cholesterol?

19:12 mins

They ask him for tips on how to change lifestyles to prevent cardiovascular disease, like heart attacks or strokes.

Dr Lim answers the following questions:

Why is it hard for us to get a heart attack or stroke, when these conditions are common? (0:40 mins)
What is the simplest and cheapest way to prevent a heart attack? Drink enough water (4:04)
Why is good cholesterol obsolete today? (5:18)
Diabetes is a key risk factor, and Singapore is waging war against it. What else can we do to address this risk? (10:10)
Why it is better to have more and smaller meals daily (11:40)
How do we monitor our blood pressure levels, and what to look out for when doing so? (12:37)

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 44: Joseph Schooling disappoints at World Championships; Gareth Bale unwanted at Real Madrid

11:32 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, ST sports editor Lee Yulin (right), assistant sports editor Low Lin Fhoong (left) and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz (centre) discuss Olympic champion Joseph Schooling's disappointing performance at the swimming World Championships as well as footballer Gareth Bale's future at Real Madrid.

Produced by: Lee Yulin and Sazali Abdul Aziz

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Zombies, assassins and Oscar-winners in low-budget "psycho-dramas".

Jonathan Roberts and Joanne Soh look at new trailers and a new release.

Can Zombieland: Double Tap retain the fun of the original?

Has Gemini Man ruined its twist in the trailer?

Is Octavia Spencer's sinister drama Ma worth a visit or just meh?

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Life Picks Ep 42: What to do in Singapore July 25-Aug 8 - Carrot cake in Tampines; Netflix's German thriller Dark;

10:21 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, host Melissa Sim speaks to colleagues Boon Chan, Hedy Khoo and Ong Sor Fern who recommend German sci-fi thriller Dark, carrot cake and thunder tea rice at two newly revamped hawker centres, as well as Wonderland, an immersive exhibition at the ArtScience museum.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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Celeb Chats Ep 9: Broadway Beng star Sebastian Tan gives an unexpected definition of 'Ah Beng'

6:27 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre, food, and more.

This episode features theatre practitioner Sebastian Tan, who plays his straight-talking, musical-loving character, Broadway Beng, in the new production titled Broadway Beng - Last Beng Standing.

Broadway Beng - Last Beng Standing is being performed at Capitol Theatre until Aug 4, 2019.

Started in 2006, Broadway Beng shows are a mixture of stand-up comedy, musicals and Hokkien humour, which over the years, has evolved from being sketch-based, to adopting a current classier concert format. This is its seventh instalment.

Produced by: Benson Ang

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Green Pulse Ep 7: Geoengineering: Can modifying the climate stop climate change?

12:50 mins

This month, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan chats with Dr Corey Gabriel, a climate scientist from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California on geoengineering - the act of modifying Earth’s natural systems to reduce the effects of global warming.

There are two main types of geoengineering strategies. The first is to increase the reflectivity of Earth so the sun’s radiation is reflected back into space.

This is known as the albedo effect, and scientists think some ways this can be done is by making marine clouds brighter or by injecting reflective particles in the stratosphere.

The second is through a process of carbon dioxide removal, where heat-trapping carbon dioxide is absorbed from the atmosphere through processes such as ocean fertilisation.

Under this scenario, iron is added to the ocean to help photosynthetic organisms called phytoplankton grow better. The theory is that more phytoplankton in the ocean would increase the drawdown of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, since these organisms require carbon dioxide to photosynthesise.

To date, geoengineering has remained largely theoretical, and is clouded by many uncertainties. It is also a thorny issue that some feel detracts attention away from climate change mitigation, or the need to drastically cut emissions from fossil fuels.

Hear from Dr Gabriel on the types of geoengineering strategies and their surrounding controversies, and what this could mean for the global climate change debate.

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 43: Singapore rolls out red carpet for Red Devils and Ronaldo; Schooling's prospects at World Champs

15:31 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, ST sports editor Lee Yulin, assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz discuss the magnificent reception Singapore's football fans accorded Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Rohit also delves into the pressure Olympic champion Joseph Schooling is under at the ongoing swimming World Championships.

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Money Hacks Ep 50: How to invest amid market volatility

10:24 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Business Times and The Straits Times break down actionable financial tips.

This episode is about how to invest amid market volatility. Trade wars, currency swings, natural disasters - what's an investor to do when markets flip one way, then flop the other way?

Chief investment officer of StashAway, Freddy Lim, gives listeners tips on how to approach investments even when markets are roiling.

This includes both advice on the fundamentals of investment, as well as modern tools that can make a hassled investor's life easier.

Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim

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Yes, we have updated this episode to include the Lion King review so cruelly taken from us by a previous technical glitch, and a look at the big Marvel announcements at Comic-Con.

Elsewhere... What were they thinking? Are the mo-cap feline versions of Judi Dench, James Corden, Jennifer Hudson and Taylor Swift really the nightmare fuel the internet would have you believe?

And filed under 'Is The Anything He Can't Do?', we have to ask if Tom Cruise has been learning to fly fighter jets in his spare time?

And then we ask if the joke has gone too far in Jim Jarmusch's zombie comedy, The Dead Don't Die? Are the laconic styles of Bill Murray and Adam Driver enough to carry this undead vehicle?

Ernest Luis pops by to host Jonathan Roberts as they ramble through the movies.

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Pop Vultures Ep 10: Black mermaids & spies - Race and representation in film

20:52 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

Several casting choices, which some have deemed controversial, are in the headlines this week and the #PopVultures are here to talk these choices out.

First, they dive into the backlash following the casting of black singer Halle Bailey as Little Mermaid/Ariel in the live adaptation of the beloved Disney animated film Little Mermaid (1989) and why people against the casting ultimately seem to be basing their dislike on the colour of Bailey's skin.

Then, they dish about the choice to cast Agent 007, often associated with James Bond of the British spy series, as a black woman in the form of actress Lashana Lynch (Remember Captain Marvel's best friend from when she was still a normal woman? That's her.) Once again, people are raging.

PopVultures share their opinions and ask actress Scarlett Johansson to check her privilege after she responded to casting criticism with this now-viral line: "You know, as an actor, I should be able to play any person, or any tree, or any animal, because that's my job and the requirements of my job.”

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Life Picks 41: What to do in Singapore (July 18-Aug 1): The Lion King and Birds Of Passage (films); M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival (arts)

8:20 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, host Melissa Sim speaks to colleagues John Lui and Olivia Ho about two films: The Lion King and Colombian film Birds Of Passage, as well as the performances in the last weekend of the M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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Health Check Ep 14: Student burnout - How parents can spot it

11:01 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis asked Dr Lim Boon Leng, a psychiatrist at Gleneagles Medical Centre, to share more on student burnout.

Burnout is a condition that was classified - by the World Health Organisation in late May 2019 - as an occupational phenomenon and not a medical condition. However, burnout is not a condition that is specific to the workplace.

Students can get burnout too.

Dr Lim answers the following questions: What are the early signs and symptoms of student burnout to watch out for? How serious is student burnout? What happens if your child is experiencing burnout? If your child is burnt out, should you keep him from school? What causes student burnout and what can parents do?

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 42: Singapore's top football club's fall from grace; Federer's Wimbledon heartbreak

17:54 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, ST sports editor Lee Yulin, assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz discuss Roger Federer's heartbreaking loss at Wimbledon and Novak Djokovic's legacy, as well as THAT ending in the Cricket World Cup final.

Sazali also delves into nine-time Singapore champions' Warriors financial woes and gives football fans a brief taste of what they can expect when Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus and Inter Milan come to town this week.

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Money Hacks Ep 49: The ABCs of robo-enabled wealth management

10:49 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Business Times and The Straits Times break down actionable financial tips.

This episode walks listeners through the ABCs of robo investing.

What's a robo advisory, why would you want to use one, and how much might it cost?

How intelligent are such systems, how much work do we still have to do to make the most of them, and how can they make our money lives easier?

Chief executive of StashAway, Michele Ferrario, breaks down robot-enabled, technology-assisted investment for listeners. StashAway is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim

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Has the Child's Play reboot similar voodoo to the 1988 original Chucky doll slasher? Can two men sound nerdier about the future for Spider-Man?

Jonathan Roberts is shocked to find Kok Yufeng opposite him but they soon bond over the semi-scary reboot, Disney's drive to render cartoons in live-action and at the 10-minute-mark, get nerdy with their spoiler-filled discussion of Spider-Man: Far From Home.

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Life Picks 40: What to do in Singapore July 11-25: Mala tendon (food); DJ Maseo (gigs)

11:30 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, host Melissa Sim speaks to Eunice Quek, who recommends Tendon chain Kohaku Tendon’s seasonal special of fried items drenched in a sauce made with Sichuan peppers.

Anjali Raguraman talks about DJ Maseo's Singapore debut at Kilo Lounge.

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Jake Gyllenhaal gets smooth. And Tom Holland proves yet again that he is Spider-Man – and Peter Parker.

Yes, double feature reviews Spider-Man Far From Home where Tony Stark looms large, Ned is sickeningly in love and Peter and MJ dispense huge amounts of charm.

Also this episode, Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh discuss Boon Jong Ho's Parasite. One of the most original films of the year.

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 42: Megan Rapinoe, the World Cup-winning US team, and tennis wunderkind Coco Gauff

9:48 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz is joined by his colleagues - reporters Nicole Chia and Kimberly Kwek - as they talk about women who have made waves in sports recently.

They discuss the legacy the US team - led by their outspoken skipper Megan Rapinoe - has left after winning a fourth World Cup title last weekend, as well as 15-year-old tennis player Coco Gauff, who announced herself in spectacular fashion at Wimbledon.

The trio also mull if a female athlete might become as big a global superstar as Cristiano Ronaldo - who was mobbed when he visited Singapore last week - and what it will take for it to happen.

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz

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Bookmark This! Ep 9: Reviewing global and Singapore audiobooks

24:18 mins

Synopsis: A monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads

When should an audiobook not sound too polished?

Life journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li swap their bookmarks for headphones in this episode, in which they review audiobooks by the likes of David Sedaris, Neil Humphreys, Marlon James, Marie Kondo and more.

They review the new Storytel app, which is also putting out original content based on Singapore literature:

2:50 David Sedaris, Children Playing Before A Statue Of Hercules 4:19 Neil Humphreys, Notes From An Even Smaller Island 6:16 George Saunders, Lincoln In The Bardo 8:02 Philip Pullman, The Book Of Dust #1: La Belle Sauvage (read by Michael Sheen) 10:30 Marlon James, Black Leopard, Red Wolf (read by Dion Graham) 13:44 Lau Siew Mei, The Last Immigrant (read by Benjamin Chow) 16:28 Sharlene Teo, Ponti (read by Vera Chok) 18:03 Sebastian Sim, The Riot Act (read by Karen Tan) 20:21 Marie Kondo, The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up (read by Lucy Scott)

Audiobook clips provided courtesy of Storytel Singapore.

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li, John Lui and Ernest Luis

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Life Picks 39: What to do in Singapore July 4-18: Modern zi char (food); Madonna's new album Madame X (music)

7:26 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, host Melissa Sim is joined by colleagues Tan Hsueh Yun (left above) and Boon Chan (right), who chat about Enjoy Eating House & Bar at Kam Leng Hotel (383 Jalan Besar), which has dishes such as Ugly Cabbage In Fish Sauce, Sauteed Otah and Chef Joel's Chendol Panna Cotta .

Also, check out Madonna's new album Madame X. The pop queen's 14th album debuted at No 1. on the Billboard 200 chart.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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Health Check Ep 13: Burnout - what types are there and how to spot it

10:12 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

In this episode, correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis ask Dr Lim Boon Leng, a psychiatrist at Gleneagles Medical Centre, to share more on burnout.

It is a condition that was classified - by the World Health Organisation in late May 2019 - as an occupational phenomenon and not a medical condition.

Dr Lim answers the following questions:

What exactly is burnout and how serious can it get? (1:25)
What are other kinds of burnout, like parental or caregiver burnout? (3:22)
After hearing about Luis' own burnout experience, Dr Lim shares why it is important to heed early warning signs seriously (4:55)
What are the red flags to look out? (5:52)
How about student burnout and what are the signs of stress to look out for in children? (8:42)

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 41: Should Asean host football's 2034 World Cup?

18.46 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, host David Lee welcomes former national footballer R. Sasikumar and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath talk about the possibility of Asean hosting the 2034 World Cup.

Is Asean ready? Or is 2034 too soon?

Sasikumar is all for it because it could be the catalyst to improve and inspire the region, but Brijnath feels the resources would be better served if they were directly invested in more athletes, rather than to host a one-off event.

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Money Hacks Ep 48: Actionable financial tips for young parents and children

12:12 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips.

This episode is aimed at how parents can get children to appreciate the value of money in an affluent society. Money Hacks' co-hosts Chris Lim (above left) and Ernest Luis talk actionable financial tips for young parents and children up to the age of 16.

How old can they be before you show them the value of money and sacrifice, and teach them the concept of cash flow (allowances versus expenses)?

Parents can use tokens to exchange if they are too young to have hard currency allowances (1:30)
Are there tools to help parents educate children better? (2:35)

POSB Smart Buddy is an introduction to digital payments. Children wear a watch that lets them tap to pay at certain stores such as those in school and at selected merchants. Parents download the mobile app so they can allocate allowances and check on the child's spending in real time. The OCBC Mighty Savers programme is for children below 16 with interest of up to 0.8 per cent a year.

What is the concept of delayed gratification for children? (3:59)
How to be financial role models for your children. (7:30)
How to inculcate habitual saving, start an allowance early even if it is tokenised, explain delayed gratification, transit to real money as early as possible, and involve children when doing abstract investments like gold (10:25)

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Celeb Chats Ep 8: Broadway star Lea Salonga on meaty role in grisly musical Sweeney Todd

12:36 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre, food, and more.

Broadway singer Lea Salonga won international fame for playing the sweet, naive lead in Miss Saigon.

Now she's all set to play a ghoulish baker of human meat pies in the Stephen Sondheim musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street, showing here from Nov 28 to Dec 8 at the Sands Theatre in Marina Bay Sands.

During a press conference at the Swissotel, she talks to arts correspondent Akshita Nanda about her “meaty” role and love for dark drama.

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Life Picks Ep 38: What to do in Singapore June 27-July 4: Bak kut teh xiao long bao (food); Toy Story 4 and Parasite (movies)

8:19 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, host Melissa Sim is joined by colleagues Wong Ah Yoke and John Lui, who chat about two recently released movies: Toy Story 4 and Parasite, as well as bak kut teh xiao long bao at Cantonese restaurant Yan at the National Gallery Singapore.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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ST Podcast: A British Serial Killer In Singapore: A True Story

2:46 mins

Synopsis: This is an excerpt from the book A British Serial Killer In Singapore: A True Story by Tan Ooi Boon.

Below is a short excerpt on how the writer reported on the case for The Straits Times: This is the true story of a killer who went on a world tour to hunt.

British serial killer John Martin was no ordinary criminal. Compared with other murderers, he was a master of his own class because he had a dark skill that shocked even the most hardened cops. This skill helped him to escape and avoid detection after each murderous rampage.

In just a few months in 1995, his crime impacted 6 countries - United Kingdom, Belize, Singapore, Thailand, South Africa and Canada – and sent a shockwave globally. How could one man inflict so much harm in such a short time?

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 40: Punching above their weight - the rise of combat sports in Singapore

14.20 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Ahead of the seventh edition of the Singapore Fighting Championship (SFC) multi-combat sport event on June 29, SFC founder Arvind Lalwani joins ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz to chat about the growth of fight sport in the Lion City in recent years, the challenges local athletes and promoters face, as well as how much further it can go.

SFC 7 will see Singapore's first national WBC Muay Thai champions crowned.

Lalwani, a former national amateur boxer and trainer, also explains how muay thai - the Art of Eight Limbs - made its way to Singapore shores.

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz

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Money Hacks Ep 47: Getting started with SkillsFuture-funded courses if you have unused credit

11:16 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips.

The $500 SkillsFuture credit is given to all Singaporeans aged 25 and older. The scheme was launched in January 2016.

Money Hacks' co-hosts Ernest Luis (above, right) and Chris Lim discuss practical tips to get started if you have not used your SkillsFuture credit. Logging in, checking on your remaining credit Prioritise and identify skills that can help upgrade your career, or personal goals, as programmes are divided into categories: students, employees, employers, learning throughout life Check on new available courses that were not listed a few years back

Plans to enhance the MySkillsFuture portal, which provides information on careers and the corresponding skills needed, mean users will be able to create an e-passport listing their e-certificates from training.

The upcoming SkillsFuture Festival 2019 will be held from June 28 till Aug 11 - featuring six weeks of workshops, talks, roadshows, experiential learning and lifestyle activities across the island, to inspire Singaporeans to develop a passion for learning and pursue skills mastery.

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We have Woody, Buzz, and Happy Gilmore and Rachel in two films nobody was really clamouring for.

In this episode of Double Feature Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh take on Toy Story 4. Is it a sequel too far?

At 10.50, they scrutinise Adam Sandler's latest holiday video, sorry, latest Netflix film, Murder Mystery. Is it worthy of its Agatha Christie inspiration?

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Pop Vultures Ep 9: Chinese celebrities caught in the middle of protests and politics

21:32 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

Chinese celebrities from Hong Kong are ducking from the ire of netizens following historic protests in Hong Kong over an extradition bill. Action star Jackie Chan was slammed for saying that he's not aware of what's going on back home. Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou and Japanese rocker Yoshiki were criticised for posting pictures as they hung out with Chan.

How do celebrities navigate such sensitivities?

Join the Pop Vultures as they run down what Chan did, and whether outrage culture on such topics goes too far, They discuss past examples of celebrities caught in political arguments (A-mei, Twice's Tzuyu).

Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo

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Life Picks Ep 37: What to do in Singapore (June 20-July 4): Beerfest Asia 2019 (food) and StoryFest Festival Singapore (arts)

8:18 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, host Melissa Sim is joined by colleagues Anjali Raguraman and Akshita Nanda, who chat about Beerfest Asia 2019 which is on from June 27-30 and Storyfest Festival Singapore which is on from June 21-24.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 39: Controversy at the Women's World Cup and a Badminton legend bows out

12.56 mins

Synopsis: ST Sports' Rohit Brijnath and Nicole Chia join Jonathan Roberts to discuss if the US Women's Team should have tried to score more than 13 against Thailand in their World Cup group match. Or should they have held back to spare the losing team's blushes?

Then they look at the gap left in the world of badminton by Lee Chong Wei's announcement that he will retire from the sport followed his battle with cancer.

Produced by: Jonathan Roberts

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It's Elton versus Thor!

This episode kicks off with Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh looking at the Elton John biopic Rocketman

Then at 16.00, it's time to try and recall Men In Black International.

Which film will fare better? You'll have to listen to find out

(HINT: It's Rocketman)

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 38: Oh Teddy Teddy! Sheringham on Spurs, Singapore and playing in Scandinavia

11:10 mins

Synopsis: This is a special edition of A Game of Two Halves - The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz talks to former Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and England striker Teddy Sheringham, who was in Singapore recently as a Spurs ambassador to grace the AIA Kids Football Camp at the Jalan Besar Stadium.

Sheringham discusses Spurs' prospects for next season, and recalls his own experience of playing in Singapore in 1995.

He shares about his often-overlooked playing stint in Scandinavia and how Lions striker Ikhsan Fandi's stint at Norweigian side Raufoss is "brilliant" for his football development.

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz

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Life Picks Ep 36: What to do in Singapore (June 13-27): Durian feasting guide (food)

9:10 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, host Melissa Sim is joined by colleagues Eunice Quek and Hedy Khoo, who chat about the different varieties of durian available this season and where to get the best durian deals.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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Green Pulse Ep 6: The winds of El Nino change:

12:49 mins

This month, we chat with Mr Rodney Martinez, international director for the Ecuador-based International Research Centre on El Nino, or CIIFEN, on a climate phenomenon known to wreak havoc all across the Pacific Ocean - El Nino.

El Nino is a natural climate cycle that can significantly influence weather patterns across the world. When it hits, on average every three to four years, it brings hotter and drier conditions to South-east Asia.

This causes forest fires in places such as Indonesia to burn harder and for longer, and in 2015, it resulted in the worst haze crisis on record for the region.

Across the Pacific Ocean, however, El Nino has an opposite, but no less destructive, impact. In places such as Ecuador and Peru, El Nino brings rain to the usually arid coast of South America, causing flash floods. And as the waters warm along the coast during El Nino events, the supply of nutrient-rich cool water to the surface is cut off, affecting fisheries and ecosystems there.

El Nino is a natural climate cycle that would occur regardless of human-caused climate change. But its impact - ranging from changing rainfall patterns to warming seas - offers us a glimpse into what things could be like in a warming world.

In April 2019, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and photojournalist Mark Cheong traced the footsteps of El Nino across the Pacific Ocean to investigate El Nino’s see-sawing impact.

Read their stories from Indonesia and Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands here:

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 37: Glory for Portugal; Singapore's rising young footballers; Nadal's unrivalled class on clay

12:17 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In this episode, sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz (left above) and David Lee (right), and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath (centre) talk about the power of youth - and how it powered a new-look Portugal side to the Nations League title just three years after an unlikely ageing squad won Euro 2016.

They also discuss Fandi Ahmad's Singapore Under-22 team that has lifted the spirits of local fans with their triumph in the Merlion Cup.

The trio also marvel at Rafael Nadal's mind-boggling 12th Roland Garros win, a feat Brijnath is certain will not happen again in his lifetime. But will the 33-year-old Spaniard be forever be remembered as the second-best tennis player of his generation, after a certain Roger Federer? Or is there still time for him to enhance his legacy?

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz

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Money Hacks Ep 46: How to start investing with just $100 a month in your 20s

11:16 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips.

This episode is brought to you by OCBC Bank. It is aimed at those in their later 20s, and how to move beyond just insurance and good bank accounts.

Money Hacks' Chris Lim (left) hosts OCBC Bank senior investment strategist Vasu Menon (centre above), who gives Lynette Tan - a 26-year-old Business Times journalist - practical tips to get started.

In a Jan-Feb 2019 Frank by OCBC survey of 866 students and young working adults aged 16-29, close to three-quarters said they wanted to start investing, with almost a third in it for long-term gains, though fewer than two in five considered themselves knowledgeable about investing.

We cover three structured tips to help young people consider when wanting to invest.

Is a five-figure sum the minimum you need to start investing properly? (1:40 mins)

Step 1: How to automate investment of unit trusts with as low as as $100 monthly? (2:01)

A $100 monthly minimum can also get you started in an OCBC blue chip investment plan (2:23)

Step 2: Knowledge is critical next, after you get started with a monthly $100 investment. Attend workshops and talks like Frank by OCBC's Young Investor programme (3:35)

Step 3: How to do your homework safely before jumping into the markets? Create a simulated portfolio and how to write yourself a private proposal (4:32)

What is time diversification, and why is it good to do this in a blue chip investment plan? (6:42)

Why it is good to take emotions out from a structured investment journey, and not let it affect your work or distract you needlessly (7:29)

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Double Feature focuses all its mental powers on Black Widow plot rumours, whether the final Fox X-Men film – Dark Phoenix – deserves such a critical kicking; and the best Netflix film in an age, Always Be My Maybe.

The show kicks off with Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh looking at who will be joining Scarlett Johansson in the first Marvel film of Phase 4.

Then at 1.45, it's time to venture into the world of screaming fanboys as we examine X-Men: Dark Phoenix. It's had some harsh reviews from critics and X-fans alike. But are the reviews justified?

Finally, at 14.00 we discuss Always Be My Maybe, the Ali Wong / Randall Park romcom that has possibly the greatest cameo known to man thanks to Keanu Reeves. It's a hit on Netflix, but would it work in cinemas?

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Double Feature looks at the return of Rambo and why the Godzilla sequel hasn't learned some vital lessons from its predecessor.

The show kicks off with Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh looking at the first trailer for Sylvester Stallone's latest – possibly last – excursion for his iconic 80s action star.

Then at 2.30, it's time to scream "Aieeee!! Gojira!!" as the iconic monster returns in Godzilla II: King Of The Monsters with a multitude of other kaiju to go on a city wrecking break. But has the film lost focus?

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Health Check Ep 12: Fact-checking common myths about colorectal cancer

9:54 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

ST correspondent Joyce Teo (right) and health reporter Rei Kurohi (left) interview Professor Francis Seow-Choen (pictured centre), a colorectal surgeon from Concord International Hospital.

He lays out the facts about colorectal cancer, which is the number one cancer in Singapore, and answers the following questions: What is colorectal cancer? (0:33) What are the biggest misconceptions about this cancer and why? (0:48) What role does sugar intake play? Can vegans and vegetarians get colorectal cancer? (2:37) What about environmental factors causing colorectal cancer? (5:50) When should we start going for screening and how often? (6:55)

Professor Seow-Choen also says that family history and genes determine the first cause of colorectal cancer. But 80% of all patients also do not have any family history, so environmental factors and ageing come into play next.

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ST Podcast: What does Liverpool's Champions League triumph mean? How Roger Federer is still going the distance in Grand Slams at age 37, and the baptism of fire for the Lions' new Japanese coach Tatsuma Yoshida

Time: 17 victory-laden minutes

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Straits Times sports correspondent David Lee is joined by assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and EMTM video creative director Jonathan Roberts, as they talk about the effect of Liverpool's Champions League final victory, what Jurgen Klopp has brought to the Reds, and how does this compare with the win of 2005.

Roger Federer, all of 37 years old, is the oldest man in 28 years to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final since Jimmy Connors did so at the 1991 US Open at 39. The Swiss has sauntered into the last eight without dropping a set. Can the freshness help him beat Rafael Nadal to the French Open title?

And the Football Association of Singapore has just appointed a new national coach in Japanese Tatsuma Yoshida. But even before a ball has been kicked, he has already come under fire for what people perceive to be an underwhelming CV and poor command of English. Does a coach's CV and language ability determine how good of a coach he is?

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Money Hacks Ep 45: How to choose insurance in your 20s

8:44 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips.

This episode is brought to you by OCBC Bank. It is aimed at insurance, a product which the young in their 20s need, but sometimes find it hard to figure out what they should get first.

Money Hacks' Chris Lim hosts 29-year-old Navin Sregantan, a journalist at The Business Times and Mr Kelvin Goh, OCBC Bank’s Head of Investments and Wealth Advisory.

In a Jan-Feb 2019 Frank by OCBC survey of 866 students and young working adults aged 16-29, only slightly more than half were aware of different insurance products, and less than half considered themselves knowledgeable about insurance.

Are there still myths or misconceptions about insurance?

1:10 mins - Banks actually do provide some insurance plans, and how to use self-service banking tools like OCBC Life Goals to plan and identify gaps and protection needs.

2:27 mins - Can buying an insurance plan through a bank help you earn higher interest?

3:35 mins - How much and what kind of coverage should people in their 20s have?

4:08 mins - Why you should add riders to insurance plans.

4:28 mins - What is the second coverage plan you need next, especially if you're working in your 20s?

5:14 mins - If you plan to get married, are life insurance plans crucial?

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Life Picks Ep 35: What to do in Singapore May 30-June 13: Sifa shows (arts); brunch buffets (food); Deon's album launch (gigs)

7:32 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Anjali Raguraman, who talks about Singapore singer-songwriter Deon who launches his third album at The Esplanade on June 1.

Wong Ah Yoke shares his experience at two new brunch spots, while Akshita Nanda recommends two events which are part of the Singapore International Festival of Arts: A Dream Under The Southern Bough: Reverie, which runs from May 31 to June 2, and the Festival Closing Concert at the Botanic Gardens on June 2 (8pm).

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 35: Dream Team 94' players Lim Tong Hai and Lee Man Hon look ahead to the Spurs-Liverpool Champions League final

13:25 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur meet on Sunday morning (Singapore time) in one of the most intriguing Champions League finals in recent times.

Former national footballers Lim Tong Hai and Lee Man Hon - Reds and Spurs die-hards respectively - join ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz to preview the epic clash, discussing which was the most memorable game in their teams' runs to the final, the key men in Madrid, whether Harry Kane should start for Spurs, and why the London side's woeful record of one win in 14 past meetings with Liverpool, ought to be chucked out the window.

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and Ernest Luis

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 34: Toronto Raptors' fairytale run to the NBA finals; Potential new Lions' head honcho

10:51 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee salute the underdogs who punched above their weight over the weekend - Toronto Raptors reached the NBA finals for the first time in their 24-year history, while 112-year-old Italian Serie A club Atalanta will make their first appearance in the group stage of next season's Champions League.

The two also discuss the imminent appointment of the new Lion tamer - rumoured to be Japanese coach Tatsuma Yoshida - to helm the men's national football team.

This will come ahead of the June international break with friendly matches against Solomon Islands and Myanmar, as well as other recent developments in local football.

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee

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Money Hacks Ep 44: Financial adulting 101 and controlling monthly credit card debt

11:52 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips.

This episode is brought to you by OCBC Bank. It is aimed at those in their 20s and are starting to work, and how can set themselves up financially to avoid common mistakes and focus on their careers.

Money Hacks' Chris Lim hosts 20-year-old Vanessa Lim, a temp at The Business Times, and Mr Kelvin Goh, OCBC Bank’s Head of Investments and Wealth Advisory.

In a Frank by OCBC survey of 866 students and young working adults aged 16-29, done earlier this year, only two-thirds managed to stick to a budget - or even have an expense budget - and two out of five struggled to stick to their saving plans.

How to get started after listening to this episode:

1:00 mins - Should you have two bank accounts - one for paying bills and one for saving?

2:04 mins - Mr Goh advises on the first step - how to automate transfers to savings every month.

4:00 mins - Should you stick with only one bank account like the OCBC 360?

5:37 mins - Paying cash for everything means you miss out on credit card perks. How do you avoid drowning in credit card debt when you are starting out in your career? Should you set a credit limit on your card?

7:50 mins - Credit cards should not be used as a back door to overspending beyond your means, but the right accounts mean that interest tiers can grow with you when you are ready for larger financial commitments.

8:20 mins - Can old-school diaries, Excel spreadsheets or even online tools like OCBC's Money In$ights help you budget and track spending and saving more effectively?

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Double Feature looks at Star Wars taking on the trolls, Disney's latest exercise in animation-to-human conversion Aladdin and Zac Efron remembering he's a good actor.

At the 1.58 mark, Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh discuss Will Smith's Arabian Nights Bollywood-tinged longer-than-the-original extravaganza. But who is the film's saving grace?

At 12.25, we review Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, the true-life tale of serial killer Ted Bundy. An extraordinary story because Bundy proved so charming that he had female fans at his trial. This film also marks Zac Efron's return to acting. He's been in film's before this but it seems now he's actually remembered he can act.

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Pop Vultures Ep 8: Stars & social media stupidity - the Ian Fang-CarrieWong and Tosh Zhang sagas

26:09 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

The past few weeks have been tumultuous in local entertainment - with the leaks of private and explicit chats between Mediacorp stars Ian Fang and Carrie Wong and the brief tenure of Tosh Zhang as Pink Dot ambassador, who stepped down after his previous homophobic tweets surfaced.

Both of these scandals played out on social media - but who played the game the best? Who played it the worst? And at the end of the day - who was the biggest winner? (You'll never guess!)

Join the Pop Vultures as they discuss how celebrities navigate social media, using the Ian Fang-Carrie Wong and the Tosh Zhang sagas, as case studies.

Here's what they cover:

A brief recap of the Ian Fang-Carrie Wong drama and the Tosh Zhang debacle.
Celebrities and their right to privacy
The nature of social media and its immediacy getting the best of stars - how Boris Lin's replies made everyone look worse.
The permanence of social media and what Tosh Zhang did wrong and how it reverberated throughout the LGBTQ community.
How Rebecca Lim and Lawrence Wong played the social media game.
Final thoughts on the public perception of these stars and their future going forward.
The Pop Vultures Awards: Who was the MVP? Who won big? Who lost big?

Produced by: Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo

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Life Picks Ep 34: What to do in Singapore May 23-June 6 - Burger And Lobster (food); Hallyupopfest (gigs)

6:01 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Eunice Quek, who had the chance to try the newly opened Burger And Lobster at Jewel Changi Airport, and Desiree Loh, who is reporting on the K-pop festival HallyuPopFest on May 25 and 26.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 33: Singapore taekwondo in governance mess; Rafael Nadal's Roland Garros promise

7:43 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Sports correspondent David Lee hosts his colleague Nicole Chia in this episode as they discuss Rafael Nadal's road to Roland Garros this year as the favourite to win his 12th French Open title.

Fresh off his Rome Masters triumph, what makes Nadal such a beast on clay?

In the second half of the episode, they look at the controversy surrounding the Singapore Taekwondo Federation and what it means for Singapore taekwondo.

And why Ikhsan Fandi scoring in Europe, such a big deal?

Produced by: David Lee and Nicole Chia

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Health Check Ep 11: How to use the Fast method to recognise a stroke and react quickly

9:11 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

Our guest for this episode is Dr Shekhawat Ravindra Singh (pictured left), an associate consultant at the Department of Neurology at the National Neuroscience Institute. He tells us how to recognise a stroke, also known as a brain attack, as well as how to prevent one.

He answers the following questions: Why do people still turn up late for treatment of suspected strokes? (0:57) What are the symptoms? What are the dos and don'ts? (1:10) What treatment can you expect at the emergency department after? (3:10) Can strokes be prevented? Smoking is a major factor for young victims aged 25 onwards (4:50) Rare causes of strokes (5:40)

For family members or even strangers who run into potential stroke victims, learn the Fast test.

F stands for Face: Smile and see if one side of the face droops.

A stands for Arms: Raise both arms. Does one arm drop down?

S stands for Speech: Say a short phrase and check for slurred or strange speech.

T stands for Time: If the answer to any of these is yes, call 995 in Singapore right away and seek emergency help.

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Money Hacks Ep 43: Saving for key life goals in your early 20s

12:33 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips.

This episode is brought to you by OCBC Bank. It is aimed at millennials and students who have life goals but aren't sure how to work towards them.

Money Hacks' Chris Lim hosts 19-year-old Lim Li Shian (Liz), a temp at The Business Times, and Mr Vasu Menon, OCBC Bank’s Senior Investment Strategist, Wealth Management Singapore.

In a Frank by OCBC survey of 866 students and young working adults aged 16-29, done earlier this year, almost three-quarters said travelling is important to them, while more than four out of five ranked life experiences as a top priority, along with maintaining relevant skills as part of pursuing further education.

Are these goals realistic?

0:42 mins - Mr Menon guides Ms Lim, who says she wants to set aside money for university studies, travel overseas, or learning a new language.

1:41 mins - He shows her Frank by OCBC's Savings Goals online calculator and how to set aside money each month to achieve her immediate goals.

2:57 mins - Are long-term goals also important for the young to keep in mind?

4:16 mins - Find out why you should not borrow money to achieve short-term goals, like travel trips.

7:00 mins - How about Ms Lim's medium-term goals like owning a car? Find out what advice she gets.

Get more Frank by OCBC articles for the young here.

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Join The Watch | Ep 6 | Going, going... Drogon – The split over the Game Of Thrones finale

34 minutes of tear-stained spoilers

And so our watch ends.

The finale of Game Of Thrones took us to places we were not expecting.

Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Jan Lee, Hairianto Diman, Melissa Heng and S Sakthivel.

They discuss the big moments of S8E6 before signing off forever.

That's as much as we'll say here. You'll have to listen to get the spoilers.

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Double Feature looks at the new flutterings in the Batcave.

R-Pattz is the new Bruce Wayne.

Is host Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh for or against the former Twilight star becoming the new Bruce Wayne?

At the 3.40 mark, John Wick 3 is reviewed, though is the world's favourite dog-devoted assassin in trouble in a different way?

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Life Picks Ep 33: What to do in Singapore May 16-30: Ghost Call (arts); sliced fish soup in Kaki Bukit and Sumire Yakitori House (food)

8:17 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Olivia Ho, who talks about the text-and-movement performance Ghost Call at Goodman Arts Centre. This collaboration between playwright Nabilah Said and Raw Moves artistic director Ricky Sim runs from May 16 to 18.

Hedy Khoo makes her debut on the podcast series, sharing two food recommendations: Sumire Yakitori House at Bugis Junction and Teochew Fish Porridge at Kaki Bukit Market & Food Centre, Bedok North Street 3.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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Bookmark This! Ep 8: Middlemarch, Middle-Earth and the end of the world

20 mins

Synopsis: A new monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

Book-to-screen adaptations - love them or hate them? This month, as Game Of Thrones wraps up on HBO and we look forward to the Amazon Studios and BBC miniseries based on Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's Armageddon comedy Good Omens, we size up the best and worst adaptations out there - from actors playing multiple characters in Cloud Atlas to the failure of the 2005 Pride And Prejudice film, and why Brad Pitt needs to stop making zombie movies.

1:55: Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman 5:37: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell 7:04: The Lord Of The Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien 11:42: Middlemarch by George Eliot 13:31: Pride And Prejudice by Jane Austen 14:51: Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates 15:27: The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien 15:47: Murder On The Orient Express by Agatha Christie 16:23: World War Z by Max Brooks 18:18: His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman 18:44: The Art Of Charlie Chan Hock Chye by Sonny Liew

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Green Pulse Ep 5: How tropical rainforests are important world carbon sinks

8:46 mins

In this episode, we chat with Dr Arief Wijaya, senior manager for climate and forests at the World Resources Institute Indonesia, on the importance of tropical rainforests - ecosystems that help to regulate the amount of heat-trapping carbon in the atmosphere.

Through the process of photosynthesis, trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the atmosphere. But human activities, such as deforestation and poaching, are affecting the their ability to play this role.

This December, the annual United Nations climate change talks will take place in Chile, South America. The region is home to the Amazon, the largest tropical rainforest in the world.

Large swathes of tropical rainforests can also found be found closer to Singapore. South-east Asia is home to the third largest rainforest in the world, and patches of them can be found in Singapore, in places such as the Central Catchment and Bukit Timah Nature Reserves.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) and Mark Cheong (mcheong@sph.com.sg)

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 32: Why Liverpool's EPL failure isn't the end; Singapore Slingers a step from national basketball glory

12:45 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Straits Times sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee are joined by The New Paper's digital editor Jonathan Roberts, and they dissect the recently-concluded English Premier League season and its incredible title race that went down to the final day.

Resident Liverpudlian and Reds fan Roberts explains why he is in a zen mode even after his favourite football team could not end its 29-year domestic title drought.

In the second half, they discuss the Singapore Slingers. They are in the endgame now - they play Indonesian side CLS knights in the deciding Game 5 of the Asean Basketball League finals at the OCBC Arena on Wednesday (May 15).

With the tie finely-poised at 2-2, Lee - who travelled to Surabaya with the Slingers for Games 3 and 4 - sets the scene and shares why winning the regional title would be an outstanding achievement.

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee

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Join The Watch Ep 5: Fire and madness – Daenerys burns her bridges (and everything else)

20 minutes of combustible spoilers

Well, don't say we didn't tell you so.

A return to tactics sees Daenerys do well but a lack of sleep, food and friendship means she makes some very rash decisions.

Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Olivia Ho, Hairianto Diman, Melissa Heng and S Sakthivel.

They discuss the big moments of S8E5 and ask: What is 'respect sex'?

That's as much as we'll say here. You'll have to listen to get the spoilers.

The final season of Game Of Thrones premieres in Singapore on HBO (Starhub TV Ch 601/ Singtel TV Ch 420) and can be streamed on HBO GO app.

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Life Picks Ep 32: What to do in Singapore May 9-23: Singapore Cocktail Festival and Violet Oon Singapore at Jewel (food); This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls (play)

10:51 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Anjali Raguraman who talks about snagging $12 cocktails at the Singapore Cocktail Festival (May 10-12).

Eunice Quek chats about the exclusive dishes at Violet Oon's newest outlet at Jewel.

Akshita Nanda also speaks about the latest Pangdemonium play This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls, written by Ken Kwek in response to the #MeToo movement. It is on at the Drama Centre from May 10-26.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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Health Check Ep 10: Can schools and parents help boost the cognition and well-being of sleep-deprived Singaporean teenagers?

9:30 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

To discuss why teenagers and students need to sleep more and how insufficient sleep affects them, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Prof Michael Chee, the director of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience at the Duke-NUS Medical School who is a prominent sleep expert.

He answers the following questions: What can be done to help teenagers - inundated with homework, curricular activities, enrichment classes and tuition after school - sleep more? Most Singaporean adolescents sleep an average of 6.5 hours a night on the weekdays. What is a good amount of nocturnal sleep for teenagers? Is seven to eight hours a good achievable target for upper secondary school teenagers? Could shorter sleep increase the risk of diabetes among young Singaporeans? How can students manage better sleep strategy during intense examination periods?

Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis

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Join The Watch Ep 4: Two Mad Queens – What do we do with a problem like Daenerys?

23 spoiler-laden minutes

Poor old Daenerys.

Not a good episode for her. Her lack of tactics have cost her dearly, she's angry and there may not be enough people to hold her back.

Cersei has been playing the long game, but she's down to her last few cares.

Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Olivia Ho, Jan Lee, Melissa Heng and S Sakthivel.

They discuss the big moments of S8E4 and ask if it's not GenYa, is it GenNah?

That's as much as we'll say here. You'll have to listen to get the spoilers.

The final season of Game Of Thrones premieres in Singapore on HBO (Starhub TV Ch 601/ Singtel TV Ch 420) and can be streamed on HBO GO app.

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Money Hacks Ep 42: How to get bonus interest in bank-and-earn accounts

8:42 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips.

This episode is aimed at those who have just started working, or are drawing a regular salary, and want to know how they - and also young married millennial couples - can use bank-and-earn products better, so they can earn more interest with the money that goes regularly into their accounts each month. Helping us to make better sense of it all is Ms Priscilla Joseph, vice-president of consumer banking for DBS Bank.

Our questions: What are bank-and-earn accounts and why are those offered by the major banks (such as UOB One, DBS Multiplier and OCBC 360) better than basic savings accounts? Each bank has its own specific product calculators online for you to type in your salary, or minimum credit card spend. What are the key basic criteria you should concentrate on, in order not to overstretch yourself? Do these bank-and-earn accounts serve you best if you have a regular monthly salary? What if you are married and are self-employed or a freelancer in the gig economy?

We work through the example of a new-to-the-workforce graduate with a credited median salary of $2,800 (excluding CPF), and a credit card spend per month of $200, which is manageable in paying back monthly outstanding amounts, to avoid credit debt. With two categories above ticked off, the eligible interest rate is 1.85% p.a. for the DBS Multiplier account, for example. Many accounts give you bonus interest if you increase your bank account balance relative to the previous month. That can be hard to do if you constantly have bills to pay each month or, worse still, some bigger bills that come quarterly, or annually. What is a money hack to manage this? Tune in.

Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim

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Life Picks Ep 31: What to do in Singapore May 2-16: Troye Sivan (gigs); 'Til The End Of The World, We'll Meet In No Man's Land (arts)

5:43 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Boon Chan, who recommends pop star Troye Sivan's concert on May 3, while Akshita Nanda talks about singer-songwriter Inch Chua's "anti-musical" titled 'Til The End Of The World, We'll Meet In No Man's Land, which runs until May 4.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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Join The Watch Ep 3: Game Of Thrones' Endgame – Winter no more?

17 spoiler-laden minutes

Who saw that coming? The Battle of Winterfell was packed with heart-stopping, scream inducing moments. At points every one looked close to death.

But some deaths are bigger than others.

Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Olivia Ho, Jan Lee, Hairianto Diman and S Sakthivel.

They discuss the big moments of S8E3 and ask: Where do we go from here? Who dies next? And when will Hairianto let go of GenYa?

That's as much as we'll say here. You'll have to listen to get the spoilers.

The final season of Game Of Thrones premieres in Singapore on HBO (Starhub TV Ch 601/ Singtel TV Ch 420) and can be streamed on HBO GO app.

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Money Hacks Ep 41: Top tips on preparing yourself to sell or buy your HDB flat

8:42 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips.

Editor's note: Property information correct when published on April 29, 2019

We host sisters Rhonda (front row on right) and Race Wong (front row on left) - who are co-founders of Ohmyhome, that is aiming to make housing transactions in Singapore simple, fast and affordable.

They explain the steps and mindset you need to have, if you are ready to sell or buy a HDB flat: Do you want to engage a property agent or do-it-yourself within your set time frame? Family members selling to each other: Does this scenario apply to your case? How much paperwork is involved? You can also pay for just documentation preparation services Understanding finance calculation and bank or HDB loans Decide what is the most important criteria for yourself: Is it money or location?

You can download HDB's app too.

Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim

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It is finally here. Avengers: Endgame – the highly-anticipated, era-ending, 22nd film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by The New Paper's Joanne Soh as they discuss what they can, then look at the important issues – like when is the best point to go to the toilet?

NEXT WEEK: THE SPOILERS AND THE FUTURE OF THE MCU

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Pop Vultures Ep 7: Celebrities caught cheating! How do they recover from extramarital affairs?

22:06 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

Hong Kong singer Andy Hui's recent affair with TVB actress Jacqueline Wong - while being married to his superstar wife Sammi Cheng - has dominated headlines in Chinese entertainment for over a week.

This recalls some infamous cases of celebrity infidelity: Jackie Chan, Jack Neo, Brad Pitt, Prince Charles and so on.

Join the Pop Vultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo as they spill the tea on famous extramarital affairs and even the occasional love child. They also analyse the tactics celebrities use to ride through scandals of their own making and muse on who the real victims are.

Here's what they cover:

Why is Andy Hui's extramarital affair such big news? (0.50)
Notorious cases of celebrities caught cheating in the East: Jackie Chan's affair with Elaine Ng and his love child Etta Ng, Jack Neo's 2010 affair. And in the West - Jay-Z cheating on Beyonce and how Solange Knowles attacked him (4.25)

3. Women cheating on their partners: Annie Yi cheating on Harlem Yu (8.00)

4. Roadmap for damage control after being caught cheating (8.35)

5. Jack Neo's 2010 affair and how he handled it (10.30)

How Asian celebrities vs Hollywood celebrities handle cheating scandals (12.20)
Who the real victims of cheating scandals are:
The enduring public shaming of Monica Lewinsky, the White House intern who had an affair with then-US President Bill Clinton (14.27)
Sexism in cheating scandals (15.37)
Kids who get entangled in such scandals such as Etta Ng (16.15)
On cheating, marriage and monogamy (17.23)

Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo

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Life Picks EP 30: What to do in Singapore April 25-May 9 - Eureka Popcorn & Yun Nans (food) at Jewel Changi; Showtek at Marquee (gigs)

7:55 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Wong Ah Yoke, who recommends Eureka Popcorn and Chinese restaurant Yun Nans, both at the new Jewel Changi.

Anjali Raguraman chats with us about the new mega-club Marquee and two upcoming acts American DJ Kaskade (April 26) and Dutch electronic duo Showtek (April 27).

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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Green Pulse Ep 4: Lessons from the female sperm whale Jubi Lee found dead in Singapore in 2015

14:37 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2019, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

This week, we discuss the scientific lessons learnt from what is perhaps the most charismatic marine mammal to ever be recorded in Singapore: The sperm whale.

In a paper published on April 5, 2019, in scientific journal Peer J, a team of scientists led by Mr Marcus Chua - mammal researcher at the National University of Singapore’s Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum - demystified the enigma of the female sperm whale nicknamed Jubi Lee. The team painted a clearer picture about what she ate and where she lived.

Hear more about the tales told by this dead whale as we chat with Mr Chua and Mr Stephen Beng, chairman of the marine conservation group of the Nature Society (Singapore).

The whale had been found dead and floating off Jurong Island with a gash in her back on July 10, 2015. Her appearance during Singapore's golden jubilee year had led a museum staff member to give her the nickname Jubi Lee.

Her serendipitous discovery had provided scientists with a good chance to learn more about this charismatic marine mammal, which was the subject of Herman Melville's classic 1851 novel Moby Dick.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) and Mark Cheong (mcheong@sph.com.sg)

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Health Check Ep 9: Why sleep habits need to be formed when young

9:30 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Prof Michael Chee, the director of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience at the Duke-NUS Medical School, a prominent sleep expert who wants to change how we think about sleep. He was asked the following questions:

Are we sleeping more than our neighbours in the region? What’s the evidence?
We all know we should prioritise sleep but many of us don't get a full night's sleep. Can we make up for the lack of sleep on weekends, or by taking afternoon naps?
Why do we need to have sufficient sleep?
What causes insomnia and is it normal for the elderly to have poor sleep?
Should offices have sleep pods?

Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 31: Mental toughness matters for Liverpool in EPL and Shanti Pereira ahead of 2019 SEA Games

8:09 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Nicole Chia hosts assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath in this episode as they talk about why potential champions always dig deep and display mental toughness in the final stages.

Have Liverpool shown that so far as the pressure increases on them as leaders at the top of the English Premier League?

With just a few games left, is it tougher for the chasing Manchester City in second spot?

They also discuss the mental toughness of a stronger and faster Shanti Pereira. After her injury woes last year, she has bounced back to rewrite her own 100m national athletics record in her first official 100m race of the year at the Asian Athletics Championships in Doha.

She clocked 11.58 seconds in the heats to rank eighth overall and qualify for the semi-finals. The record is pending ratification by Singapore Athletics.

With the 2019 South-east Asia Games looming at the end of the year, Shanti's 11.58sec effort currently ranks her top in the women's 100m in the region this year, with Kristina Knott of the Philippines posting 11.64sec last month and Malaysian Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli clocking 11.65sec in February.

Even for a world-class tennis player like Rafael Nadal, mental toughness matters more than ever as he ages and heads into the clay court season with the French Open held in late May and early June.

Produced by: Nicole Chia

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Join The Watch Ep 2: Predicting the first big death in Game Of Thrones' final season

28 spoiler-loaded minutes

The second episode of Season 8 may have been low on action and high on quips but it gave us a lot to chew on – namely who won't make it beyond episode three. And there are a lot of candidates for who will be left on the battlefield.

Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Olivia Ho, Melissa Heng, Hairianto Diman and S Sakthivel.

Do you agree with the choices? Who do you think will be the first major character to die?

And is Daenerys becoming less stable the more her reign over The Seven Kingdoms looks less likely to happen?

That's as much as we'll say here. You'll have to listen to get the spoilers.

The final season of Game Of Thrones premieres in Singapore on HBO (Starhub TV Ch 601/ Singtel TV Ch 420) and can be streamed on HBO GO app.

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Money Hacks Ep 40: Top myths to dispel for HDB flat sellers and buyers in today's market

9:09 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips.

Editor's note: Property information correct when published on April 22, 2019

We host sisters Rhonda (front row on right) and Race Wong (front row on left) - who are co-founders of Ohmyhome. Ohmyhome is an online one-stop shop with a 30% market share, that is aiming to make housing transactions in Singapore simple, fast and affordable.

They help us dispel the top myths and misconceptions for HDB flat sellers and buyers in today's market.

You can download HDB's app too.

Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 30: Tiger Woods' great comeback at 43; Can badminton do more to be a truly global sport?

16:42 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Host David Lee hosts assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath (left above) in this episode.

After a 11-year wait, Tiger Woods has won a golf major again, claiming victory in the Masters at Augusta National over the weekend, winning his 15th career major. His last triumph had been the 2008 US Open.

What is the impact of this victory and can he win three more to match Jack Nicklaus' record of 18?

In the second half of the podcast, what were the highlights from the star-studded Singapore Badminton Open and what can be done for the sport to become truly global?

Produced by: David Lee

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Join The Watch Ep 1: Game Of Thrones final season begins with flirting with dragons, reunions and Genya

28 spoiler-loaded minutes

Game Of Throne's final season has begun and we are not holding back on spoilers.

Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Olivia Ho, Melissa Heng, Jan Lee, Hairianto Diman and S Sakthivel.

The team discusses the highs points, the spoilers, the dragons, the reunions and the potential shipping (as the kids say).

All that and even more theories for what is to come. Have we seen the seeds of 'The Mad Queen' finally germinating?

That's as much as we'll say here. You'll have to listen to get the spoilers.

The final season of Game Of Thrones premieres in Singapore on HBO (Starhub TV Ch 601/ Singtel TV Ch 420) and can be streamed on HBO GO app.

Valar morghulis.

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Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 6) April 12: Star Awards special! Favourite Channel 8 dramas and their legacy for Singapore TV viewers

30:53 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

Singapore television's biggest event - the Star Awards - is having its 25th anniversary this year. Take a trip down memory lane as Pop Vultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo share their favourite local drama moments, iconic theme songs and ridiculous tropes and plot lines.

What is the legacy and value of local dramas for Singaporeans? How much did it teach Singaporeans about change as a nation?

In an age of Netflix, Youtube and HBO - are local dramas still relevant? Join the Pop Vultures as they cover moments like catching poker cards in the sky, to running down Orchard Road in a bikini!

Here's what they cover:

Most memorable shows and favourite shows they have watched: The Unbeatables (双天至尊), Golden Pillow (金枕头), Love Me, Love Me Not (真爱无敌), Wok Of Life (福满人间), Stand By Me (家人有约), A Place To Call Home (薯条汉堡青春痘), Darling In-Law (我的岳母是巫婆)

Massive productions that once featured almost all local actors: Return Of The Condor Heroes (神雕侠侣), long form drama Holland Village (荷兰村), The Hotel (大酒店)

Most memorable television moments: The Champion's (任我遨游) bikini on Orchard Road scene, The Price Of Peace (和平的代价) traumatic rape scene, Ivy Lee (李锦梅) in Angel's Dream (真相)

Ridiculous tropes, plot lines and ways to die in local dramas: The Unbeatables, The Reunion (顶天立地)

Iconic local drama theme songs such as Mavis Hee's 城里的月光, Power Station's 我吃得起苦.

Legacy of local dramas and how it recorded Singapore's rapid change as a nation: Pagers, payphones, old buses and taxis

Period dramas set in Singapore and how it made history accessible: The Price of Peace introducing war hero Lim Bo Seng, Singapore as a regional entertainment hub and promoting Chinese culture and language (17:00)

The old and new crop of local actors, classic Star Award fashion and moments and the relevance and quality of local dramas going forward

Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis

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Bookmark This! Ep 7: Singaporean Lee Jing-Jing's historical novel How We Disappeared; New York novelist Siri Hustvedt's Memories Of The Future

19:35 mins

Synopsis: A new monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

This month, we look at women and memory in two new books. New York novelist Siri Hustvedt's Memories Of The Future is about a woman named S.H. who moves to New York.

Is it a memoir? Is it something else?

There is also Singaporean Lee Jing-Jing's devastating historical novel How We Disappeared, about "comfort women" in World War II-era Singapore.

Produced by: Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li

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Join The Watch: Preview - Game Of Thrones' final season premiering April 15 | Our best, worst and wildest GoT theories

33 Valyrian minutes

Synopsis: Winter is here. The final season of Game Of Thrones starts 9am, April 15 (Singapore time) and The Straits Times will be providing a post-broadcast breakdown of each of the six final episodes every Monday.

Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by various emissaries from the different kingdoms of ST: Olivia Ho, Melissa Heng, Jan Lee, Hairianto Diman and S Sakthivel.

In this episode, the team discuss its best and worst moments from Seasons 1-7, and at the 17-minute mark, unleash their wildest theories for this series. Prepare to have your mind blown.

The eighth and final season of Game Of Thrones premieres in Singapore on HBO (Starhub TV Ch 601/ Singtel TV Ch 420) and can be streamed on HBO GO app.

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Health Check Ep 8: Can munching on half a plate of mushrooms a week slow mental decline?

9:46 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host two experts from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore to discuss the results of the six-year study they had conducted on more than 600 Singaporeans aged 60 and above, to see the relation between consuming mushrooms and mental decline.

The study's principal investigator, Assistant Professor Feng Lei, who is from NUS' Department of Psychological Medicine, and Dr Irwin Cheah - a senior research fellow at the NUS Department of Biochemistry - are asked the following questions:

Can consuming more than two portions (300g or half a plate) of mushrooms each week, reduce the risk of having mild cognitive impairment?
It can help with Alzheimer's, but how about Parkinson's disease?
The study focused on six types of mushrooms commonly eaten in Singapore. How about others like portobello?

Mushrooms contain high levels of a compound known as ergothioneine. The compound acts as an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory agent, and can protect brain cells from damage.

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Did we watch the right movie? Despite the mountains of praise for Shazam!, Jonathan Roberts doesn't feel the spark.

Meanwhile, Cheow Sue-Ann goes for the much cosier Thai rom-com Friend Zone starring Naphat Siangsomboon and Pimchanok Luevisadpaibu. (Apologies to all Thai speakers for the attempted pronunciation).

Produced by: Jonathan Roberts

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Celeb Chats Ep 7: Chef Julien Royer of Odette on his feat of topping Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list

6:09 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre, food, and more.

Owner and chef Julien Royer speaks to food writer Eunice Quek about the "insane week" he has experienced since Odette won top place in the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list, and how he plans to go even further in his culinary adventures in Asia.

Produced by: Eunice Quek and John Lui

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Life Picks Ep 29: What to do in Singapore April 4-18: The Guilty (film); Chen Wen Hsi exhibition (art)

6:44 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague John Lui, who recommends Danish thriller The Guilty, as well as Toh Wen Li, who tells us about an exhibition featuring the works of pioneer Singapore artist Chen Wen Hsi.

The exhibition takes place at his former home at 5 Kingsmead Road, from April 12 to May 3 (noon to 7.30pm daily). Look out for the two murals done by Chen.

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Money Hacks Ep 39: How to be happier in life by being less of a financial hoarder

11:18 mins

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can take action after listening to our podcast episodes.

Our guest is Dr William Wan, the general secretary of the Singapore Kindness Movement, and he has advice of a different type, rather than hard money-making or saving strategies.

He warns against financial hoarding by outlining four points in this episode:

"Make all you can, save all you can and give all you can." - applying John Wesley's dictum to stewardship of your own finances. (1:50)

2. In making a will, and if you are more capable financially, consider not just the benefit of your family members, but also blessing charities and other needy organisations whose missions resonate with you. (5:10)

3. In your retirement years, consider spending a bit more on yourself to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Take vacations and enjoy some of the comforts of life. No point in hoarding all for your children, for example. (6:07)

Live above, within or below your means. Living above will burden you with debts. Living within is usually just about spending on yourselves. But living below will ensure you have some to share with others, and that can be a good principle to strive for during your working years. (7:01)

Dr Wan's new book - Through The Valley, The Art of Living and Leaving Well - is out in major bookstores or online.

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Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim

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Iconoclast director Tim Burton is back with the latest live action remake of a 'classic' Disney feature. It's the elephant who could fly, Dumbo.

Jonathan Roberts is joined by The New Paper's Joanne Soh to discuss whether this films feels like a Burton joint, or if it is case of visuals over story...

Produced by: Jonathan Roberts

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Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 5) March 15: How China's crackdown on period dramas has hit TV show Yanxi Palace

22:31 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

The Story of Yanxi Palace may have been a huge global hit, but China has now banned such shows from being aired, claiming they distort history and promote decadence and backstabbing, among other things.

How much do dramas like Yanxi and Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace stick to fact, and how much is fantasy? Should the crackdown on such shows end, or will they, like the Step Empress Hoifa-Nara, be banished to the cold palace forever?

Pop Vultures spill the (Chinese) tea!

Here's what they cover:

How big The Story of Yanxi Palace was, and how the state is cracking down on it (0.57)
Reasons why palace period dramas have been banned by the Chinese government (2:25)
Ramifications of the crackdown - reduced production of period pieces (4:20)
How true to history are these dramas? E.g Qianlong's (乾隆皇帝) Step-Empress Hoifa-Nara (继皇后) and her downfall (4:55)
Ridiculous portrayal of medical treatments (fertility soups?) and science (blood-mixing as paternity tests 滴血认亲) in palace intrigue dramas (6:49)
Real-life events that seem too dramatic to be true (Empress Dowager Cixi 慈禧太后 VS Concubine Zhen 珍妃) (9:52)
Palace intrigue dramas' attention to detail in fashion and accessories such as a pearl-encrusted cape (云肩) that Noble Consort Gao wears, and why such details are close to history (12:20)
Why are there so many dramas about the Qing Dynasty (清朝)? (15:03)
Our thoughts on the censorship and increasingly tight ban on period dramas and why it's a bad move (17:03)

Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo

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Life Picks Ep 28: What to do in S'pore March 28 to April 4: Odette & Alt pizza (food); Rubber Girl On The Loose (play)

11:29 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Olivia Ho, who recommends Rubber Girl On The Loose, a play co-produced by Cake as part of The Esplanade's The Studios series, as well as Eunice Quek, who talks about fine dining French restaurant Odette, which was recently ranked No. 1 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2019 list.

She also recommends new flavours at Alt Pizza, which stands out because of its sourdough crust.

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A Game Of Two Halves Ep 29: Senior and young Lions roaring again; Spygate in the Singapore Premier League

Time: 13m 59s

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

In an all-local episode of the podcast, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath talk about Singapore football rediscovering its mojo, with the senior national team and Under-22 side punching above their weight by holding higher-ranked opponents during the international break.

Sazali and Rohit also discuss the "Spygate" saga that took place in the Singapore Premier League. Geylang International wrote a complaint to the Football Association of Singapore alleging two teams spied on their training sessions before games - and why such tactics should be frowned upon, even if a rule was not broken.

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Money Hacks Ep 38: Make compound interest your best financial friend if you're in your 30s

10:23 mins

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can take action after listening to our podcast episodes.

Aggregate Asset Management is a fund management house that focuses exclusively on equities, also known as stocks. The company was first launched in Singapore in December 2012, and was the first local fund house to adopt a zero-management-fee model, charging only a performance fee.

We chat with co-founders and executive directors Wong Seak Eng, Kevin Tok and Eric Kong about how you can retire earlier with a bigger retirement income by the age of 60 if if you plan as early as your 20s.

For example, if your portfolio returns in equities or stocks are 10% a year, the Rule of 72 calculator - which means how many years it takes you to double your money - shows that 72 divided by 10, equals doubling your portfolio's value in seven years.

So if you invest $1 at the age of 30, it can become $2 when you're 37, $4 by 44, and $16 by the age of 58.

On paper, they explain that you have many seven-year cycles to go even if you're in your 30s, to maximise the power of compound interest.

Are you also aware of transaction costs, brokerage or custodian fees? Do know they can also eat into your stock investment profits.

Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim

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Jordan Peele is back after his near-perfect debut of Get Out.

And this time he's doubling down in that Us is a horror film about doppelgangers. And occasional rabbits.

Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann discuss the horror movie (spoiler zone at the 9.30 mark), marvel at the acting of Lupita Nyong'o and wonder just how many YouTube video essays this will spawn.

They also have some recommendations for those not going out..

Produced by: Jonathan Roberts

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Life Picks Ep 27 Season 2 (March 21): Feasting along Keong Saik Road and previewing the Pet Shop Boys' concert

6:50 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Tan Hsueh Yun, who recommends a host of good eats along Keong Saik Road. It used to be a seedy red-light district but is now filled with hip bars and restaurants.

Also, Boon Chan chats with us about the upcoming Pet Shop Boys concert. The British duo will hold their concert in Singapore on March 26.

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A Game of Two Halves Ep 28: G.O.A.T Messi and Singapore's marathon record-setter Soh Rui Yong

11:51 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

This week, Sazali Abdul Aziz and Wang Meng Meng pay tribute to Lionel Messi after the Barcelona man's stupendous hat-trick against Real Betis in the Spanish La Liga. They discuss whether it is the Argentinian superstar, or a certain Portuguese peacock, who is truly the "G.O.A.T" (Greatest of All Time).

In the second half of this episode, the ST sports correspondents also talk about national marathoner Soh Rui Yong breaking the 24-year-old national record in Seoul over the weekend, as well as new-fangled sports like breakdancing, kitesurfing, skateboarding and sport climbing, that will feature at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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Health Check Ep 7: Should you limit your child's screen time?

8:04 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health said in January 2019, that it would not recommend any age-appropriate time limits because there is not enough evidence that screen time harms a child's health at any age. Instead, it recommends that families negotiate screen time limits with their children based on their needs.

However, the college did recommend that children refrain from using digital devices in the hour before bedtime because of evidence that they can harm sleep. (1:20)

Dr Ong Say How, a senior consultant and chief of the department of developmental psychiatry at the Institute of Mental Health, said problems arise when screen time displaces physical activity and face-to-face social interaction as well as affects sleep and school performance.

Should you as a parent, be concerned when excessive screen time for your child displaces face-to-face social engagement and physical activity? (1:37)

Should a child below 18 months of age should not be exposed to any screen time at all, even if they are watching educational videos on mobile phones. (2:45)

Key recommendations on screen time from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health:

Families can ask these four key questions as a guide:

Is screen time in your household controlled?
Does screen use interfere with what your family wants to do?
Does screen use interfere with sleep?
Are you able to control snacking during screen time?

Key recommendations on screen time from the American Academy of Pediatrics:

For children younger than 18 months, avoid the use of screen media other than video-chatting.
Parents of children aged 18 to 24 months who want to introduce digital media should choose high-quality programming and watch it with their children to help them understand what they are seeing.
For those aged two to five, limit screen use to one hour a day of high-quality programmes. Parents should watch the programmes with children to help them understand what they are seeing and apply it to the world around them. (3:40)

Video games: Is that considered good or bad screen time? (5:00)

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Money Hacks Ep 37: How you can fund your retirement systematically with equities or stocks

10:19 mins

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can take action after listening to our podcast episodes.

We chat with co-founders and executive directors Wong Seak Eng, Kevin Tok and Eric Kong about why equities are a great tool to fund your retirement.

Find out why merely having a stock portfolio isn't enough, if it's messy like rojak.

The three directors also explain the Rule of 72 calculator, which essentially means how many years it takes you to double your money. For example, if your portfolio returns are 10% a year, 72 divided by 10 means you will double your portfolio's value in seven years.

If your returns are 1%, it will mean you only double your money in 72 years.

Explore the power of compound interest in making your assets work harder for you.

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Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 4) March 15: Is it over for the career of scandal-hit Seungri and the legacy of Michael Jackson?

18:28 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

K-pop idol Seungri of boyband Big Bang has quit showbiz amid snowballing allegations that of bribery and illegal sex videos.

Meanwhile, in Hollywood, many are re-examining their understanding of the late superstar Michael Jackson and his legacy following the documentary Leaving Neverland which resurfaces the rumours of Jackson's alleged paedophilia and sexual assault on children.

This week, Pop Vultures' hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo tackle both celebrity scandals - giving a brief rundown of what has transpired, whether stars or their enduring legacies can bounce back and be restored to fame following such scandals and whether it is possible for fans to separate the work of an artist from their personal lives.

Is it possible to still love and listen to Jackson's Smooth Criminal? In the event that Big Bang comes back as a five-person group, should they be supported?

Find out what Jan and Sam Jo think.

Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo

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Life Picks Ep 26 Season 2 (March 14) - Delicious crab-broth ramen and how to catch heartwarming documentary The Work

6:17 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Wong Ah Yoke, who recommends ramen restaurant Hototogisu at Paragon shopping mall, as well as John Lui, who talks about the award-winning documentary The Work.

Families can also book a free 90-minute art tour called The Peekaboo Tour at special education school Rainbow Centre. This runs at various times on Saturdays till March 30.

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Green Pulse Ep 3: Climate of change - School strike for the climate

8:49 mins

Synopsis: On March 15, students from all over the world will be skipping classes for the day, as they go on a school strike for climate action.

With climate change threatening their future, they ask how adults can truly say that the world is their oyster.

The youth-led climate movement was started by Swedish teen Greta Thunberg, who went on the first school strike in August 2018. Since then, the movement has only grown. School strikes for the climate are now being planned in more than 80 nations.

The Straits Times' environment correspondent Audrey Tan (pictured above right) speaks with two young Americans who are doing their part for planet Earth.

High school student Kate Anchondo, 17 (left), shares her motivations for organising the March 15 school strike in San Diego, while Citizens Climate Lobby representative Sara Wanous, 23 (centre), highlights the importance of young people through anecdotes.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) and Ernest Luis

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Money Hacks Ep 36: How to build your wealth by investing in equities or stocks

10:19 mins

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can take action after listening to our podcast episodes.

What are the best assets to invest in? Property? Bonds?

We chat with co-founders and executive directors Wong Seak Eng, Kevin Tok and Eric Kong about why equities are a great tool for making your money work harder for you.

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Bookmark This! Ep 6: Assassins, AI and alternate histories

20:31 mins

Synopsis: A new monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

This month, we take a stab at two new books in translation. Korean novelist Kim Un-Su's offbeat thriller The Plotters is about a society of assassins who work out of a library.

Broken Stars is an anthology of cutting-edge Chinese science fiction by the likes of Liu Cixin, Xia Jia, Hao Jingfang and more, edited by Ken Liu.

Produced by: Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li

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It's the film that has made the online man-babies cry harder than ever before.

Is Captain Marvel marvellous? Can the Brie Larson / Samuel L Jackson buddy act win over the cynics?

Jonathan Roberts and Joanne Soh discuss the 21st film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and dive into spoilers at the 13:10 mark.

Produced by: Jonathan Roberts

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Life Picks Ep 25 Season 2 (March 7) - March school holiday ideas like otter-watching and bonding with your children in a hotel's interactive play space

7:29 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Jan Lee who recommends Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, which has designed and built a 1,872 sq m interactive play space called Buds By Shangri-La for children, catering to both hotel guests and non-hotel guests as well as the The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore which offers children a chance to experience indoor glamping with a package called Ritz Kids Night Safari Adventures.

Rates to book a room at the Shangri-La begin at $380 and rates for rooms under the Ritz Kids Night Safari Adventures start from $650 per night.

Toh Wen Li recommends a morning of otter-watching. Head down to the Kallang River at 6am and try your luck at spotting the Bishan family, one of about 10 otter families around Singapore.

Watch them eat their first catch of the day, and play fighting with each other.

The March 10 print and online edition of The Sunday Times has a spread of more information.

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Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 3) March 7: Arashi, J-pop and its influence on Asian entertainment

30:08 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

Find out how J-pop first influenced Asian music.

J-pop boyband Arashi announced in January that they will be going on an indefinite hiatus at the end of 2020. The 20-year-old boyband's announcement became worldwide trending news even in an era where J-pop has faded in popularity globally.

In this podcast, Pop Vultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo invite a special guest - fellow ST journalist and J-pop fan Cheryl Teh - to talk about Arashi, their impending hiatus and the enduring influence of Japanese boybands and J-pop (Ayumi Hamasaki! Namie Amuro! Utada Hikaru! Shonentai!) on the entire Asian music industry.

Here's what they cover:

Introduction on Arashi and Hana Yori Dango (2.50)
Arashi's announcement on their 2020 hiatus (4:00)
Arashi's Hawaii debut and their rise to become national idols (5:13)
The Johnny and Associates boyband model, its history and its rules (9:18)
Japan's strong physical album sales and how that has influenced the J-pop industry (11:55)
The invention of the Asian boyband, Shonentai and Little Tigers （小虎队） (14:00)
The idea of the bishonen or the pretty boy (14:45)
Why the Japanese music industry matured early and how different J-pop artists influenced Asian music (18:15)
Pop Vultures' favourite Japanese songs (24:40)

Jan's picks: Arashi's Love (2013) album, Utada Hikaru's Hanataba Wo Kimi Ni, Yonezu Kenshi's Lemon

Cheryl's picks: BTS' Jungkook's cover of Lemon, Saruganseki's Shiroi Kumo No You Ni, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's Ponponpon, Koji Wada's Butterfly which was Digimon's theme song

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A Game Of Two Halves: Hailing football's one-club men and fencing's Singaporean starlet Amita Berthier

Time: 14:22 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Liverpool lost their place at the top of the English Premier League after a goalless draw with Everton over the weekend, but it is not the Merseyside Derby, or even Manchester United's drama-filled 3-2 win over Southampton that caught ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath's attention.

Instead, he tells host Sazali Abdul Aziz why he found another occasion special instead. It was when almost 60,000 supporters rose to their feet at London Stadium in celebration of West Ham United legend Billy Bonds, as the East Stand was renamed in the icon’s honour ahead of their weekend game with Newcastle.

Sazali and Rohit also talk about Roger Federer's 100th ATP title win, yet another feather in the cap of promising Singaporean fencer Amita Berthier, and inspiring stories from the HSBC Women's World Championship that took place at the Sentosa Golf Club last weekend.

The two also discuss why - to borrow a quote from Mark Twain - reports of Albirex Niigata's demise in the Singapore Premier League this season, might be greatly exaggerated.

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In a packed episode we have a Oscars hangover, a quick romp through Mary Queen Of Scots and then the anti-rom-com rom-com, Isn't It Romantic.

The Netflix film stars Rebel Wilson, Adam Devine, Liam Hemsworth and Priyanka Chopra.

Will Jonathan Roberts and the rom-com phobic Joanne Soh find room in their stone encased hearts for such a film?

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Health Check Ep 6: Can soursop or ketogenic diets be used to treat and control cancer?

11:20 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

Dr Wong Seng Weng - medical director and consultant medical oncologist at The Cancer Centre - answers the following questions about alternative therapies to treat cancer.

Can soursop be used to treat cancer? Also, is there potential harm from taking large quantities of soursop or soursop extracts that are made from the fruit, leaves, roots or bark?

Dr Wong explains how some of the substances found in soursop can cross over from the bloodstream into the brain and cause nerve damage.

How about using a ketogenic or keto diet to control cancer?

A keto diet is essentially a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet. This is certainly not the normal diet here, as a typical diet in the Asian community consists of nearly 60 per cent carbohydrates.

Dr Wong advises us if this keto diet is a viable alternative therapy to treat cancer.

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Life Picks Ep 24 (March 1) - Boy band Blue in Singapore and theatre production Still Life

6:44 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.

This week, we chat about the English boy band Blue, performing in Singapore on March 2, as well as theatre production Still Life by Checkpoint Theatre. The show runs from Feb 28 to March 10.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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A Game Of Two Halves: Dissecting 'keeper Kepa's crazy defiance

Time: 13:44 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.

Manchester City won the League Cup on Sunday, but all the headlines revolved around Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's incredible refusal to be substituted at the end of extra time.

ST's Sazali Abdul Aziz and Wang Meng Meng discuss if it was a case of simple miscommunication - as Blues coach Maurizio Sarri and his shot-stopper later claimed - or blatant mutiny.

Another big match in England over the weekend saw Premier League leaders Liverpool scrape a point against a Manchester United team that appeared to have half its first XI on crutches. Why has Juergen Klopp's previously irresistible side sputtered, and is Mo Salah's form against the Top Six a cause for concern?

Sazali and Wang also discuss basketball, triathlon, athletics and the mixed martial arts action that took place in Singapore over the weekend, as well as the new local domestic football season, which kicked off last weekend with Albirex Niigata amazingly not winning the silverware that was on offer.

The White Swans had won 13 of the previous 15 trophies on offer since 2015, but are much-changed from last year's squad that made a clean sweep and won the Singapore Premier League without suffering a defeat. Does this mean their fortunes could take a turn for the worse this year?

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Oscar is here and for the 91st Academy Awards, Jonathan Roberts and Joanne Soh discuss The Favourite, starring Oscar-nominees, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone.

Then at the 8.20 mark, they discuss some of the could-win and should-wins of the top Oscar categories. Will their predictions come true?

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David Lee hosts his ST sports colleague Sazali Abdul Aziz in this episode. Where does Benjamin Davis' future lie after the Fulham Under-18 midfielder was labelled a defaulter by Mindef for failing to return to Singapore to report for National Service?

Why is Chelsea's dead man walking Maurizio Sarri refusing to give young striker Callum Hudson-Odoi a chance to shine despite a clear lack of cutting edge in their 2-0 FA Cup defeat by Manchester United?

Is Pep Guardiola getting it right at Manchester City with Phil Foden scoring twice in their 4-1 win over Newport? Which English team is bucking the trend and blooding youngsters? Hint: They are coming to Singapore in July.

Produced by: David Lee, Sazali Abdul Aziz and Adam Azlee

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Business Times Singapore Budget 2019 Roundtable

47:46 mins

Synopsis: This year's Budget saw Singapore double down on its economic restructuring push, against the backdrop of a weakening economy, with growth hit by global trade worries.

On the business front, Singapore unveiled new and extended schemes to help firms and workers, alongside tighter restrictions on foreign workers.

Social support was also announced, from increasing spending on healthcare for an ageing population to tax rebates for some citizens.

But will these measures go far enough? Is there a need to rejig initiatives instead of staying the course set in previous years?

Moderator: Genevieve Cua, wealth editor, The Business Times

Roundtable panellists:

Larry Sim, tax partner, KPMG Selena Ling, head of treasury research and strategy, OCBC Eugene Tan, associate professor of law, Singapore Management University Kurt Wee, president, Association of Small and Medium Enterprises

This podcast was brought to you by OCBC.

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In a special episode as Sazali Abdul Aziz talks with national bowler Muhammad Jaris Goh, the freshly crowned Straits Times Athlete of the Year 2019.

The award capped a hat-trick of awards. The week before the ST gong, Goh was named Singapore Bowling Federation's Bowler of the Year and became one of four Singapore Sports School alumni to receive the Moo Soon Chong Outstanding Student-Athlete Award.

But even with the incredible success, Goh is humble to a fault.

"It hasn't sunk in," said Goh, when he sat down with ST about an hour later. "When my name was announced, I thought, 'No way!'. After I got back to my seat, SBF president Jessie Phua even came up to me and said, 'Yes Jaris, this is real'."Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz, Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

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Life Picks Season 2 (Feb 21) - New hotpot restaurant Da Long Yi and a tribute concert to Zul Sutan

5:46 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks,

This week, we chat about Da Long Yi, the newest hotpot restaurant in town which opens till 6am daily and is located at Orchard Central.

Also, catch a tribute concert to home-grown music legend Zul Sutan who died at the age of 61 in December 2018. More than 20 bands and singers, including singer Jacintha Abisheganaden and rocker Douglas Oliveiro, will take to the stage to perform songs that Zul used to do.

This is at Hard Rock Cafe on Sunday, Feb 24.

Lastly, The Necessary Stage’s Theatre for Seniors (TFS) celebrates its 10th anniversary with It Takes All Kinds, a heartwarming performance about love and families.

The show which is created by residents and seniors through a series of workshops, runs from Mar 1 to 3.

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Pop Vultures Season 1: Ep 2 (Feb 20) - The sport of winning an Oscar

27.41 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

The film awards season is coming to an end! After a string of film awards like the Golden Globes, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs), the 91st Academy Awards - better known as the Oscars - is finally happening on Feb 24 (Sunday).

In this podcast, Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo dive deep into what actually goes behind winning an Oscar. Sadly, it's not just about how good you are.

Here's what they cover:

History of the Oscars (0:32)
The make-up of Oscar voters and how they can completely skip watching nominated films or have existing biases (3:00)
The sport of modern day Oscar campaigning, the clean and dirty tactics involved and how it ties in with Hollywood's most hated man, Harvey Weinstein (6:32)
Famous upsets at the Oscars (18:25)
How this year's campaigns are shaping up (22:07)

Join us as we explore the politics behind the scenes of Hollywood's biggest night.

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Health Check Season 1: Can coffee or a piping hot cup of tea increase your risk of cancer?

10:01 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

Dr Wong Seng Weng - medical director and consultant medical oncologist at The Cancer Centre - answers the following questions.

Can drinking coffee increase the risk of getting cancer? What's a safe amount of coffee to drink daily? Four cups? Or is that considered too many?

To help prevent an increased risk of oesophageal cancer, how long should you let that piping hot beverage cool before you drink it?

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Money Hacks Season 2: Step-by-step tips for HDB flat sellers in today's market

10:19 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can get started after listening to this episode.

Editor's note: Property information correct when published on Feb 18, 2019

Here are their top step-by-step tips for HDB sellers in today's market.

Register an Intent To Sell in the HDB resale portal (which is valid for 12 months)
How to check data and set your flat price more accurately as today's more price-sensitive and educated buyers are able to compare flat prices and past resale values in your area, and use apps like Ohmyhome's on iTunes and Google Play.
For initial eligibility checks, visit HDB's portal to check ethnic integration policy and related quota in various estates
Ensure you fulfil the minimum five-year occupation period
Decide if you want to engage an agent or consider a do-it-yourself approach, and how to ensure you have done the proper financial calculations and timeline planning for selling and buying your next flat so you will not be without a home in between.

Later in our podcast, we pose the scenario: If you had bought your HDB flat for $500,000 15 years ago, and sell it for $520,000 now, does it mean you automatically have a $20,000 cash profit?

Do you like direct responses from buyers and sellers? Apps like Ohmyhome's has a pool of ready buyers and sellers who can suggest their own flat listings directly to the buyer who indicates interest in a flat in their area. Can you save on agent's commissions with Ohmyhome?

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A Game Of Two Halves: Chelsea's boss Maurizio Sarri under fire and the impact of young football coaches in Singapore Time: 15:16 Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this episode, David Lee and Sazali Abdul Aziz discuss if Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is on his way out of Stamford Bridge after that 6-0 hammering by Manchester City last weekend. Is City's Sergio Aguero the best English Premier League striker ever after chalking up his 11th English Premier League hat-trick in that same game to tie Alan Shearer's all-time record? In local football, what impact will Balestier Khalsa's appointment of the youngest-ever Singapore Premier League head coach in Khidhir Khamis have on the local football ecosytem? Starting their own sports academies: Is this a viable career path for local sportsmen after their days as athletes are over? Produced by: David Lee and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

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Life Picks Ep 22 (Feb 14) - Love stories from ST readers

9:59 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best things to do in Singapore, from concerts, restaurants, films, to music and arts events.

Ahead of Valentine's Day, The Straits Times asked readers to tell their stories of love in 200 words or fewer. We received more than 150 entries and 15 were selected and published in The Sunday Times on Feb 10.

In this special Valentine's Day edition of Life Picks, Life journalists Olivia Ho and Melissa Sim read six of their favourite pieces. Thank you to those who shared their love stories and Happy Valentine's Day to all.

Check out the other stories here.

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Pop Vultures Ep 1: Diving into the history and evolution of K-pop

34.53 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

South Korean boyband BTS recently became the first K-pop group to present at the Grammys. How did they, K-pop and the bigger Hallyu wave become a multi-billion dollar industry and a global phenomenon?

The Straits Times' Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo tumble down the rabbit hole to tell you all about how K-pop began with one poorly rated song in a 1992 talent show, its evolution since and the dark side to the glamour and glitz of K-pop.

Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis

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Money Hacks Ep 34: Top 5 step-by-step tips for HDB flat buyers in today's market

11:24 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can get started after listening to this episode.

Editor's note: Property information correct when published on Feb 11, 2019

We host sisters Rhonda (front row on right) and Race Wong (front row on left) - who are co-founders of Ohmyhome. Ohmyhome is an online one-stop shop aiming to make housing transactions in Singapore simple, faster and more affordable.

They explain their top 5 step-by-step tips for HDB buyers in today's market.

Calculate what you can afford using calculators like those found on Ohmyhome's app on iTunes and Google Play store.
Consider home financing options for a HDB loan or bank loan
Apps like Ohmyhome walk you through the buying process step by step
What to take note of if you are a current HDB flat owner and want to sell it, to buy another
Why young couples should think long-term and consider bigger flat sizes

You can download HDB's app too.

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It's big eyes and CGI all round as Jonathan Roberts and Joanne Soh get to the mechanics of the long-gestating, James Cameron / Robert Rodriguez collaboration, Alita: Battle Angel.

One enjoyed it, one did not – no prizes for guessing who.

And with Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson and Gemma Chan coming to Singapore to promote Captain Marvel, there's a quick dive into the much-anticipated opening act for Avengers: Endgame

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Life Picks: Ep 2 (Feb 7) - Westlife's new single and exploring Singapore's i Light Festival route

7:20 mins

Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times every Thursday, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.

Irish group Westlife are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their formation with a new album and a tour. They were in Singapore recently as part of a promotional tour following the release of their first single in eight years, Hello My Love.

The video for the song, which was co-written by pop star Ed Sheeran and produced by frequent Westlife collaborator Steve Mac, has already garnered more than seven million views on YouTube. They have confirmed a Singapore concert as part as an Asian tour later this year.

The i Light Singapore bicentennial edition is also on at the Marina Bay area and the city centre till Feb 24.

Highlights include an interactive piano that the public can play at Fort Canning and create an instant light show. Six bridges have been dolled up too with light installations and our pick is Anderson Bridge.

Produced by: Melissa Sim, Ernest Luis and Adam Azlee

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Cheow Sue-Ann and Jonathan Roberts discuss How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.

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Bookmark This! S1: Ep 5: Dip into dreams and a drowning Bangkok

15 mins

Synopsis: A monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

This month, we dive into Singapore poet Cyril Wong's phantasmagoric collection Oneiros, recently reprinted by Math Paper Press, and Thai author Pitchaya Sudbanthad's centuries-spanning debut novel Bangkok Wakes To Rain, publishing later in February.

Produced by: Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li

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Life Picks (Jan 31) - Light installations at Marina Bay and Craig David at Zouk

5:01 mins

Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times every Thursday, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.

We pick our favourite works from the i Light festival which runs till Feb 24 and recommend a special Valentine's Day outing - singer Craig David who will spin and sing at Zouk.

Also, check out this new video series Art In 60 seconds. In this episode, arts reporter Olivia Ho plays the piano and interacts with one of the i Light installations Keys Of Light.

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Will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer join the ranks players-turned-managers, who take their former clubs to glory? Should Manchester United seal the deal and make his role permanent?We look at the aftermath of the Australian Open, including its Singapore connection.And just how is Singapore Bowling benefiting from outsourcing? Jonathan Roberts hosts ST sports correspondent David Lee in the studio and talks to assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath from Melbourne.

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We kick off Season 2 of Double Feature with Japanese 'horror' One Cut Of The Dead – a film both Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann think should be huge. It's also one that they have to be very careful to not spoil.

Then we have the Oscars. Should Bohemian Rhapsody really be considered for best film? And what's with the voting for the Best Picture category?

Plus, at the very end, a glimpse into the chaos that can go into making the show.

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Life Picks Ep 19 (Jan 24): DIY popiah and interactive art at the National Museum of Singapore

8:33 mins

Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.

We recommend the new Chinese New Year dishes at Peranakan restaurant Folklore, a newly remastered version of the movie Schindler's List and the Digimuse exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore.

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A Game Of Two Halves Time: 12:08 Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. ST sports’ Sazali Abdul Aziz is joined by Wang Meng Meng, and they talk about the weekend's Premier League action. Did Liverpool demonstrate the mettle of champions in their 4-3 win over Crystal Palace? Is Mo Salah a diver? Did Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri make a fatal mistake by tearing into his players after the 2-0 loss to Arsenal? The duo also discuss Vietnam’s and Thailand's journey in the ongoing Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates, while ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath joins in with a special despatch from Melbourne, where he is covering the Australian Open tennis tournament. Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz, Ernest Luis and Adam Azlee

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Money Hacks Ep 33: Tips on responsible credit card use and borrowing

10:34 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene.

Ms Natalia Goh - head of credit cards and personal loans for Standard Chartered Bank Singapore - explains step by step, good habits to cultivate to manage your credit card use and borrowing, even if you are a seasoned credit card user.

How to borrow within your means
How to understand the credit product you are taking up
How to pay on time

Write or list everything you spend daily and every month.

Look at the benefits of various perks for cashback cards, reward points, air miles and so on. Terms and conditions are clearly listed on bank websites these days too.

What is a strategy for those with rising outstanding credit card amounts?

Find out later on in this podcast episode, about the difference between debit and credit cards.

Produced by: Ernest LuisLike, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Green Pulse Ep 2: Climate of change: Power to (young) people

11:34 mins

Synopsis: The role of young people in this year’s pivotal climate change talks in Poland have been highlighted ever since 15-year-old Swedish teen Greta Thunberg refused to go to school in August in order to pressure her government to take more drastic climate action.

In this episode, The Straits Times' environment correspondent Audrey Tan speaks to three young people from different parts of the world to find out their motivations for taking climate action.

They are Mr Eric Bea, 24, a fourth-year NUS law student, Ms Liyana Yamin, 25, from the engagement and capacity-building working group and Malaysian climate NGO, Malaysia Youth Delegation, and Mr Garfield Kwan, 28, a PhD candidate in marine biology at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and founder of scientific cartoon series Squidtoons.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) and Ernest Luis

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Life Picks Ep 18: Chinese New Year cookies, marbled beef and Yoyo Sham at the Huayi Festival

9:06 mins

Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.

We pick our favourite Chinese New Year cookies this year, check out the Orchard Cafe at Orchard Hotel and recommend singer Yoyo Sham, who will be singing at the Esplanade on Feb 23, as part of the Huayi Chinese Festival of Arts.

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The Loh Kean Yew and Joseph Schooling knock-on effect; Despatch from London after Spurs-Man Utd

Time: 19:02 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts.

In this episode, ST Sports' Shamir Osman and Rohit Brijnath discuss just how important breakthroughs are for young athletes and also for the sporting fraternity they are a part of. This, after badminton player Loh Kean Yew's win over Chinese superstar Lin Dan, and Ikhsan Fandi's signing with Norwegian second-tier side Raufoss.

In the second half of the show, we look at Andy Murray's life and career in tennis, and just what it takes to get to the top, like he did.

In a special extra-time segment, we chat with Sazali Abdul Aziz who watched Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0, from the stands of the Wembley Stadium.

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Money Hacks Ep 32: Wine education for F&B trade professionals and enthusiasts

10:50 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene.

In an advanced economy like Singapore's, food and beverage employees who have certification after undergoing wine education courses, or who certify themselves after years in the industry, can raise their own professional values.

Can Skills Future offset the costs of such courses like the French Wine Scholar and Certified Specialist Of Wine programmes?

Veteran wine educator and international wine judge Lim Hwee Peng explains how enthusiasts who have business dealings here and in growing markets like China will find wine education beneficial.

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Let's Talk Movies Ep 3: Is arthouse horror movie Suspiria good, or is it complete rubbish?

9:29 mins

Synopsis: In this episode of Let's Talk Movies, film writer John Lui and arts writer Toh Wen Li have differing opinions on the film Suspiria, a 2018 remake of a 1977 work of horror.

Arts writer Toh loves the original Suspiria, directed by Dario Argento and released in 1977.

She loves its nightmarish quality and its take on the Snow White fairy tale. But she thinks the new version, directed by Luca Guadagnino and now showing in cinemas, is messy and far too long.

Lui, who likes the new version, finds out if he should change his mind.

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Life Picks Ep 17 (Dec 13) - Watch SSO celebrate 40th anniversary with classics like Dayong Sampan or catch a Japanese zombie flick

4:52 mins

Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.

Check out Japanese zombie movie One Cut Of The Dead, which is part of the Japanese Film Festival or catch the SSO in concert as the home-grown orchestra celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Both events happen on Jan 18. Which will you choose?

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Indian cricket's historic feat in Australia and Ikhsan Fandi's Norwegian trial

13:37 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts.

Host Sazali Abdul Aziz is joined by his ST sports colleagues Rohit Brijnath and David Lee, and they chat about the Indian cricket team’s history-making feat on Monday (Jan 7) when they ended a 71-year-wait to beat Australia in a Test cricket series Down Under for the first time.

Talking about long waits, the trio also discuss whether Liverpool’s recent wobbles will derail their bid for a first Premier League title, while closer to home, national striker Ikhsan Fandi’s trial at Norwegian club Raufoss IL is dissected.

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and Ernest Luis

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Money Hacks Ep 31: Using ST Wine to know more about wine investment and enjoyment10:30 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene. Wine consultant Roderic Proniewski - who runs Asia Wine Network - speaks about investing in wine. If you have little knowledge of wine, find out why ST Wine is a great way to dip one's toes in the worlds of both wine investment and enjoyment. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Welcome to 2019!

Jonathan Roberts and Sazali Abdul Aziz start the new year asking if Liverpool can continue their mid-season lead all the way to lifting the trophy come May. One is certain, one has their fingers crossed.

There's also a look ahead to the year's big sporting events, and some memory games regarding the SEA Games.

Produced by: Jonathan Roberts

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The end is nigh! Well, the end of 2018 anyway.

It's been an amazing year for film so Jonathan Roberts, Joanne Soh and Cheow Sue-Ann look at the films that touched them at both ends of the scale - the best and the most disappointing.

Featuring Avengers: Infinity War, Tomb Raider, Incredibles 2, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, Aquaman, Fantastic Beasts, Zhang Yimou, Deadpool, Phantom Thread and more!

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The sackings, the new faces, the triumphs and the tantrums. It's all here.

As it's the end of the year, they let host Jonathan Roberts back inside for a round-up special with Wang Meng Meng and Nicole Chia.

Produced by: Jonathan Roberts

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In the latest thrilling instalment, Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann have an argument over Aquaman: One of them is surprised they enjoyed it, one is surprised that they did not.

And because it's the season, a quick dive into some favourite festive films – both traditional and alternative.

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Bookmark This! Ep 4: Burning books, bearing witness and a black-clad woman

17:26 mins

Synopsis: A new monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

Looking for a good book to curl up with over the holiday season?

This month, we chat about The Library Book by Susan Orlean, an investigation into the 1986 Los Angeles Public Library fire and a love letter to libraries everywhere, and Melmoth by Sarah Perry, a neo-Gothic novel in which the guilty are haunted through history by a woman in black.

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Ernest Luis

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5:30 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about a bak chor mee stall, which has re-located to a different part of Toa Payoh, a vegan chocolate pie from Cedele and the award-winning movie Shoplifters by Hirokazu Kore-eda being screened at The Projector on Dec 22. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

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A Game Of Two Halves | Season 1 | Ep 17 – Liverpool schooling Man Utd; Vietnam's Suzuki Cup success brings commercial benefits

Time: 14:29 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts.

In this episode, Shamir Osman and Wang Meng Meng discuss man management in football and if Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has lost the plot, or just the dressing room.

Under former boss Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United was home to big, possibly even disruptive personalities, featuring the likes of Eric Cantona, Roy Keane and Cristiano Ronaldo, and they flourished. Why is the club struggling with just one Paul Pogba?

In the second half of the show, we look at Vietnam's success at the AFF Suzuki Cup, and the impact its head coach Park Hang Seo has had on the team, part of which also goes beyond football.

With Malaysia deserving of credit, Thailand playing with second stringers and now Vietnam seemingly going from strength to strength, where does Singapore football go from here?

Produced by: Shamir Osman and Ernest Luis

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Money Hacks Ep 30: How to get started in robo-investing 9:11 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene. In August 2018, WeInvest announced a collaboration with OCBC Bank to launch OCBC RoboInvest, where you need a minimum of $3,500 to get started. Mr Bhaskar Prabhakara - chief and co-founder of Singapore-based start-up WeInvest - explains how newbies and experienced investors can use robo-investing platforms. Find out which thematic portfolios you can consider for your own risk appetites, and his own favourite choices that include food-based companies or upcoming US technology leaders. Heard of the Singapore portfolio for conservative investors called Cash Is King in OCBC's RoboInvest scheme? Find out more in this episode. Produced by: Ernest Luis Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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This Week, The New Paper's Cheow Sue-Ann and Jonathan Roberts swing into the stunning world of a myriad of web-slingers.

Can an animated film stand up to the likes of Avengers: Infinity war, Black Panther and many other live action superheroes?

Also featured is Singapore film, A Land Imagined by director Yeo Siew Hua

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Green Pulse Ep 1: Why the UN climate meeting in Poland is so important

13:51 mins

Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times takes a close look at key news talking points.

COP24, the United Nations (UN) climate change talks in the Polish city of Katowice is touted as being one of the most important since COP21 in Paris, when the Paris Agreement was drawn up.

The Straits Times' environment correspondent Audrey Tan speaks with National University of Singapore research fellow Melissa Low in Poland to get the lowdown on why these talks are considered so pivotal.

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) and Ernest Luis

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7:46 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. In the spirit of Christmas, we chat about a yummy meat platter at restaurant The Black Swan in Cecil Street and two gigs picks on Dec 22: Jeremy Monteiro's Jazzy Christmas: A Big Band, Big Bang! concert at the Esplanade and one of Singapore’s longest-running party series EATMEPOPTART. There is also the Global Migrant Festival on Dec 15 and 16. Reporter Olivia Ho reads an excerpt from the poem Why Migrant? by Bangladeshi construction worker Bikas Nath, which won the 2016 Migrant Worker Poetry Competition (reproduced from Songs From A Distance, an anthology of poems submitted to the competition). Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

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ST Podcast: A Game Of Two Halves | Season 1 | Ep 16 – Racism in the EPL and sports, and StanChart Marathon eyeing Major status

Time: 13:29 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts.

In this episode, Sazali Abdul Aziz and Shamir Osman chat about racism and running.

Why do racially-charged occurrences pop up every now and then in sports, even when massive efforts are put in to make them more inclusive?

Is multi-racial Singapore immune to such racial discrimination?

In the second half of the show, we look at the Singapore’s bid to take the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon into the top table of marathons around the world, alongside the likes of Boston, New York and London.

Does Singapore have what it takes to get there? And what will this mean to Singapore Inc, and the average runner?

Produced by: Shamir Osman and Ernest Luis

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9:30 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene.

Is buying just one bundled policy for the rest of your life enough? Mr Walter de Oude, founder and chief executive of Singapore Life - a next generation life insurance company licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore - explains four simple steps to take after listening to this episode.

He explains the difference between life insurance and term life insurance and how you can consider a modular buying approach with an increasing trend towards term insurance for example, with specific plans and purposes.

Step 1: Decide your needs. Lump savings plan and insurance together? Or keep them separate? It's best these days to build as you go along as newer, better and more flexible products come to the market.

Step 2: Do a comparison across the market, especially for products like term insurance.

Step 3: Make the commitment to buy your insurance after you do your homework.

Step 4: Look at the building blocks of your long-term insurance needs. Ensure a shield plan first, critical event coverage and life insurance cover, and then, a disability income plan as the final step.

Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim

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Life Picks Ep 14 (Dec 6) - Heist movie Widows, singers Charlie Lim and Khalil Fong and theatre experience Charlie

7:35 mins

Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.

We chat about the exciting heist movie Widows directed by Steve McQueen, as well as two upcoming concerts - one by Singaporean singer-songwriter Charlie Lim at The Star Theatre (Dec 7) and another by Hong Kong-based singer-songwriter Khalil Fong at the Esplanade Concert Hall (Feb 16, 2019).

Also, don't miss out on the last days (Dec 6 and 7) of Charlie, a 15-minute interactive theatre performance created by theatre practitioner Victoria Chen at The Goodman Arts Centre.

Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis

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ST Podcast: A Game Of Two Halves | Season 1 | Ep 15 – Singapore hopes to lure the best in men’s tennis to local shores and a deeper look at Singapore Premier League clubs’ move to share stadiums

Time: 13:04 mins

Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts.

In this episode, Shamir Osman chats with his ST sports colleague Nicole Chia.

Why does Singapore need a close-up look at the ATP Finals, and what is unique about the Republic’s bid?

What roles do marquee events like the Finals play in the Singapore sporting fabric?

Also, eight clubs in the Singapore Premier League are poised to share only four stadiums when the 2019 season kicks off.

What impact will this have on clubs and fans, and what opportunities could lie in sleeping with the enemy?

Produced by: Shamir Osman and Ernest Luis

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Money Hacks Ep 28: How to make your credit card work harder for you

7:35 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene.

Ms Natalia Goh - head of credit cards and personal loans for Standard Chartered Bank Singapore - explains why practical Singaporeans love cashback cards like Standard Chartered's Unlimited Cashback Card.

It offers 1.5 per cent cashback on spending with no cap, and is among the best in the market, as The Straits Times had previously reported.

To make your credit card work harder, keep three pointers in mind:

Know your lifestyle needs and spending habits
Read and compare terms, conditions and benefits of credit cards online first, before applying
Look out for seasonal promotions, ahead of the approaching Christmas period for example

She gives us tips on how to look for different credit cards for different needs - ranging from petrol to dining, and online shopping.

Produced by: Ernest Luis

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Our main feature this week is Creed II and we're shocked at the amount of praise we're giving Sylvester Stallone. However, the praise fest comes to a shrieking halt thanks to a disagreement over Dumbledore.

Elsewhere, other recommendations come via the work of the Coen Brothers in The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs and The Man Who Wasn't There

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Bookmark This! Ep 3: Myths, menstruation and a missing Singapore

15 mins

Synopsis: A new monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

This month, we chat about two bold new books hot off the press in the wake of the 2018 Singapore Writers Festival - Ng Yi-Sheng's speculative short story collection Lion City and Marylyn Tan's poetry debut Gaze Back.

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Ernest Luis

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Celeb Chats Ep 6: Man Booker Prize winner Kiran Desai on writing as an immigrant and her advice for budding writers

8:31 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre and more.

Man Booker Prize-winning author Kiran Desai, who was in town for the Singapore Writers Festival, tells Straits Times books reporter Olivia Ho about the novel she has spent 12 years working on, writing as an immigrant and whether she feels she belongs in the country she calls home.

Produced by: John Lui & Olivia Ho

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ST Podcast: A Game Of Two Halves | Season 1 | Ep 14 - Hope for the new-look Lions following Suzuki Cup exit and Singapore diving's watershed moment

Time: 9:01 mins

Host David Lee hosts his ST sports colleagues Sazali Abdul Aziz, Nicole Chia and Rohit Brijnath in this episode.

What are the key takeaways after the Lions failed to progress from the group stages of the Suzuki Cup again?

Did the Lions under the direction of Fandi Ahmad, show any promise for the future though? Is there hope for the SEA Games next year?

Meanwhile, the Singapore diving team had never won a Fina Diving Grand Prix title in the five years that they have been competing in the series. But on the final day of the three-day Singapore stop at the OCBC Aquatic Centre on Sunday (Nov 25), the Republic clinched two gold medals, via twins Timothy and Mark Lee, and Jonathan Chan.

How did Singapore diving achieve this turnaround?

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Celeb Chats Ep 5 - Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh at the Singapore Writers Festival

9:05 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre and more.

Bestselling Scottish novelist Irvine Welsh, who was in town for the 2018 Singapore Writers Festival, speaks to Straits Times arts reporter Toh Wen Li about Singapore's cityscape, Brexit, and the projects he is now working on.

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Life Picks Ep 13 (Nov 22) - Site-specific theatre production Bitten, a fluffy tamago sandwich and Kerala rock band Avial

6:38 mins

Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.

We chat about a fluffy tamago sandwich at Grids & Circles (200, South Bridge Road), and taking a walk during a site-specific theatre production called Bitten (Nov 24 and 25, Dec 1 and 2), which takes place in the Kampong Bugis area (where the old Kallang Gasworks use to be located).

We also talk about a Kerala rock band Avial, playing at The Esplanade on Nov 23.

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Following the brief hiatus, a croaking Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz.

They look ahead to life for the Lions after Fandi finishes his Suzuki Cup stint and at what values his replacement will need. As well as asking the big question: Could FAS look across the Causeway for the next head coach?

Elsewhere, Germany find themselves with a different coach issue. After failing to get past the group stages of the World Cup, Germany is also out of the Nations League tournament. Is it time for Joachim Loew to go?

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Let's Talk Movies: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald reviewed with personalities Constance Lau, Benjamin Heng, Alaric Tay and Joey Pink

6:25 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times film critic John Lui chats with local personalities about the latest films: what they liked, what they didn't, and John's own views, all in one show.

The moview Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is now showing in cinemas.

Speaking to John Lui, film writer for the Straits Times outside a screening of the film last week, are actress Constance Lau from Crazy Rich Asians, actors Benjamin Heng, Alaric Tay, and Joey Pink from Zombiepura.

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Money Hacks Ep 27: How technology helps you understand insurance policies and buy with confidence

9:30 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene.

Can a 100% digital approach help you plan your insurance or children's education or retirement needs, more simply and transparently?

Traditionally, companies might ask if you need insurance or other products, in simple yes or no terms. These days, a more holistic approach is being sought out by customers with the following questions for instance.

What does your life look like?

Are you a working professional? Are you planning a family? Do you have a family? Do you have ageing parents?

Looking at what products match your personal goals is what Singapore Life aims to do.

It is the first independent life insurance company licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore since 1987, with policies protected by the Policy Owners' Protection Scheme.

Singapore Life's founder and chief executive Walter de Oude and its chief technology officer Robert Ross, explain more in this podcast episode.

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Life Picks Ep 12 (Nov 15) - Minimalism exhibition at National Gallery Singapore and ArtScience Museum, and psychological horror film The House That Jack Built

8:49 mins

Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.

We chat about the new Lars von Trier movie The House That Jack Built, which is in cinemas from Nov 16, and the collaboration between National Gallery Singapore and the ArtScience Museum to present the first survey of Minimalist art in South-east Asia.

The exhibition runs from Nov 16 to April 14, 2019 and features artists such as Donald Judd, Ai Weiwei, Olafur Eliasson and Singaporean Tang Da Wu.

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Money Hacks Ep 26: How to achieve a $3,000-a-month retirement income by planning early

9:30 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene.

Retirement planning can be made simpler if we start to apply simple and established formulas to calculate what we need at the age of 65, assuming a continued lifespan of 20 years or so after that age.

Mr Walter de Oude, founder and chief executive of SingaporeLife - a next generation life insurance company licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore - explains two simple steps to take after listening to this episode.

Step 1: Start by looking at existing CPF calculators online, and read up on the CPF Life scheme for a start.

With the current CPF payout eligibiity age at 65, the CPF Life scheme - introduced in 2009 - provides a monthly income for as long as you live.

Step 2: How to add other formulas like the 4% rule to do a set of mental calculations, or even the "300" formula, where you take your current monthly expense figure and multiply it by 300.

The result is the figure you need in your kitty to keep up your lifestyle even after retirement.

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The name may be familiar but it was not enough to lift the $130 million fairy tale The Nutcracker And The Four Realms from being a huge misfire for the "House of Mouse".

Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann dared to venture into the realm of flops to test it out.

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There's a tussle for the top in the EPL between Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool. And while all three are unbeaten so far, it is LIverpool who look most unsteady.

And in the Suzuki Cup start on Friday with four-time winners Singapore looking to make it five and equal Thailand's record.

With Fandi leading the squad, he's brought in seven debutants - including his two sons Ikhsan Fandi and Irfan Fandi. Will it be a dream moment of the family finding victory together?

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Money Hacks Ep 25 - Are you a good saver? Is it worth enjoying higher interest rates with OCBC 360 and UOB One following latest tweaks?

9:10 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene.

Local banks are introducing higher bonus interest rates to get customers to save more. From Nov 1, 2018, OCBC customers can earn an effective interest rate of up to 3.2 per cent per annum on the first $70,000 in their savings account known as the 360 account, when they fulfil some criteria.

The move comes after United Overseas Bank (UOB) in August raised the balance amount for which customers can earn maximum bonus interest.

Customers who have a UOB One account can receive an effective interest rate of up to 2.44 per cent per annum in bonus interest on their first $75,000 when they spend $500 on their credit card and credit their monthly salary of at least $2,000 or have three Giro debit transactions.

DBS Bank has a Multiplier account which can earn customers up to 3.5 per cent per annum in interest on the first $50,000, as long as the salary is credited into the account with two or more separate transactions with the bank. The transactions can include credit card spending, investments and mortgages.

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Is this the real life? No, it's more of a fantasy...

This week, Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann discuss the triumphs and failures of Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody and take a quick peek at BlacKkKlansman and Singapore-based Netflix doc Shirkers...

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Life Picks Ep 11 (Nov 1) - Lard-filled wonton mee, a re-staging of Michael Chiang's play Private Parts and Day Of The Dead celebrations at the F1 Pit Building

8:13 mins

Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.

We chat about two theatre productions: Michael Chiang's play Private Parts which runs from Nov 2 to Nov 18, and news-inspired theatre production Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap X by How Drama from Nov 9 to Nov 11.

Also, find out more about the wonton mee at Chef Kang's Noodle House in Jackson Square in Toa Payoh, a Day Of The Dead celebration at the F1 Pit Building and a panel discussion titled What Is Home?: The Meaning Of Rootedness - part of the Singapore Writers Festival - which runs from Nov 2 to Nov 11.

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From the drubbing of Real Madrid by Barcelona to the ridiculous penalty taking of Paul Pogba and the new boys at ONE Championship, Jonathan Roberts and Sazali Abdul Aziz tackle the sports news...

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Let's Talk Movies - Bohemian Rhapsody reviews with local personalities Micapella, Dru Chen and Sylvia Toh

6:25 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times film critic John Lui chats with local personalities about the latest films: what they liked, what they didn't, and John's own views, all in one show.

The movie Bohemian Rhapsody opens this week and after a media preview, we spoke with our guests in the following order - local acapella group Micapella, singer-songwriter and Warner Music recording artist Dru Chen, and writer and humorist Sylvia Toh Paik Choo.

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Michael Myers, the silent killer is coming home...again. This time in a sequel that jettisons all previous sequels.

Halloween is the sequel to, er, Halloween. But can the director of Pineapple Express and Your Highness make his Halloween worthy of the John Carpenter original.

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Life Picks Ep 10 (Oct 25) - The new Crystal Jade Kitchen at Holland V, Singapore Writers Festival and a free movie screening

5:30 mins

Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.

We chat about the revamped Crystal Jade Kitchen at Holland Village, Moonlight Cinema at Gardens By The Bay on Oct 26 and 27 and some highlights of the Singapore Writers Festival from Nov 2 to 11.

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In a packed episode we feature fights in the NFL, the WTA Finals, the situation with MP & Silva and how Barcelona can handle being withou Messi

Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST sports correspondent Lim Say Heng and the MONEY FM 89.3 segment from The Curve, with Michelle Martin and Bernard Lim features ST's Nicole Chia and David Lee

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Celeb Chats Ep 4 - Actress Janice Koh in The Reunification Of The Two Koreas

6:23 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre and more.

Actress Janice Koh stars in the TheatreWorks production - The Reunification Of The Two Koreas. The play is about love and relationships and will be performed in Singapore and France. Koh speaks about the challenging aspects of the play and how she feels about the success of the movie Crazy Rich Asians, which she also acted in.

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This week is a mix of wuxia and moon walks, though not at the same time.

Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann look at Shadow by auteur Zhang Yimou and First Man by Oscar-winning Damien Chazelle.

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Life Picks Ep 9 (Oct 17) - Kit Chan looks back, a special Soba joint and an increasingly intimate dance performance

Time: 06:13

Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.

This week Melissa Sim, Boon Chan and Rebecca Lynne Tan chat about music, food and dance. There's Kit Chan's 25-year retrospective concert (Nov 9 and 10 at Esplanade Theatre), matcha drinks at The Matcha Project at the basement of The Sail and hand-made noodles at Tokyo Soba in Tanjong Pagar. On the artier side is local dance outfit Raw Moves performing Close Company at Goodman Arts Centre from Oct 18 to 20.

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Is Khabib Nurmagomedov having a laugh calling out Floyd Mayweather Jr? Who is fitter - a boxer or an MMA fighter? And what skills will Thierry Henry need for his new coachinng gig at Monaco?

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Money Hacks Ep 24 - 5-step approach to wine collection, investment and enjoyment with local food 12:45 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene. This episode is Part 2, following the previous Money Hacks topic aimed at wine collecting and investment. We present five steps to take after this episode: How to fit a wine fridge into a small space in your small apartment, key accessories you need, and how to start with a $13 budget. Pairing with local food? Try chardonnay with mee pok and merlot with prata or briyani. Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Tom Hardy's superhero tale grabbed US$80 million (S$110.6 million) on its opening weekend, smashing the record for an October opening. But is it a good film?

Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann discuss the symbiote spectacular and throw in what else to watch for good measure...

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Bookmark This! - Breaking down the Man Booker shortlist

25 mins

Synopsis: A new monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. This month, we break down the six contenders on the Man Booker Prize shortlist. Who will win the prestigious prize come Oct 16? We present our top choices.

Fast forward to the following times for the various books covered.

00:36: The Long Take by Robin Robertson

05:32: Milkman by Anna Burns

13:27: The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner

14:45: The Overstory by Richard Powers

18:43: Washington Black by Esi Edugyan

21:49: Everything Under by Daisy Johnson

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Life Picks Ep 8 (Oct 11) - Lady Gaga lights up the screen, a pop-up party in a vinyl store and a riveting contemporary dance

5:30 minsSynopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about the new movie A Star Is Born starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, Japanese record label Jazzy Sport's pop-up party at White Label Records in Ann Siang Road on Oct 12 and Oct 13, and the Nederlands Dans Theater which will perform at the Esplanade on Oct 13 and Oct 14. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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From shocking behaviour at UFC 229 to a potential new dawn for Singapore Athletics. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST Sports correspondent Lim Say Heng get to grips with the subjects. Listen in to find out who taps out first...

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Celeb Chats Ep 3 - Author Mitch Albom on The Next Person You Meet In Heaven

6:21 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre and more.

Author Mitch Albom, who is behind bestselling books such as Tuesdays With Morrie, tells books reporter Olivia Ho about his new book The Next Person You Meet In Heaven, a sequel to his popular 2003 novel The Five People You Meet In Heaven, and what it was like to revisit his favourite literary character 15 years later.

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Life Picks Ep 7 (Oct 5) - A hit Korean thriller, a mesmerising dance performance and a dash of xinyao5:22 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about a new Korean thriller starring Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin, dance performance Until The Lions by celebrated choreographer Akram Khan featuring Indonesian performer Rianto, and memorial events for xinyao singer Dawn Gan. Xinyao is a genre of local Mandarin folk-pop music popular in the 1980s and 1990s. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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In Episiode 7, host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST Sports correspondent Wang Meng Meng and SPH Head Of Podcasting, Ernest Luis to discuss the elephant in the room, Jose Mourinho. An elephant that been loitering around A Game Of Two Halves for so long that it should be charged rent.

The gang also looks at Mercedes team orders. It may help win championships but is it ruining Formula One?

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10 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene. This episode is aimed at wine collecting and investment. How to pick wines on sale, go for tasting events at supermarkets, and "gamify" wine investment for some releases by checking prices online over a period of time. Which are the "off vintages" you should go for, as they cost less up front than premium vintages, and also appreciate at a rapid rate Did you know you can study and appreciate wine through courses? Money Hacks co-host Chris Lim also happens to be a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) and a French Wine Scholar (FWS). He talks to co-host Ernest Luis on how to get started. Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Life Picks Ep 6 (Sept 28) - Luscious char siew, a hit horror film, and a mega food festival 5:34 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about Mandy, a horror film staring Nicholas Cage, the Great Food Festival at Resorts World Sentosa, tasty roast duck and char siew at new stall Fook Kin in Killiney Road and Pangdemonium's South-east Asian version of Peter And The Starcatcher. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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A bumper episode as Jonathan Roberts hosts reporter Lester Wong and correspondent David Lee from ST's sports desk to discuss Arsenal turning a corner, Jose Mourinho's cry for help, the resurgent Tiger Woods and the issue with Champions League screenings... We told you it was packed!

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After seven years, Rowan Atkinson's bumbling secret agent is back. But is it up to the standard of the previous installments or worthy of the assembled cast's comic abilities?

Ernest Luis and Jonathan Roberts discuss

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Money Hacks Ep 22 - How SMEs can use cryptocurrencies to raise capital 7:33 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene. This episode is aimed at the crypto newbie who is looking to trade for a start, and in a smarter way too. What are 3 good industries to start investing in these days? The United States, Switzerland and Singapore are currently ranked in the top 3 of key global ICO (initial coin offerings) hubs, in a recent June report by accounting giant PwC’s strategy and consulting division. Small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) can also raise capital with investors from across the world, instead of always looking inwards, as Mr Davy Goh - chief executive and founder of home-grown cryptocurrency exchange BCoin - tells us. For example, he explains how Uncle Ringo's famed travelling funfair company in Singapore is now thinking of using of tokenising to expand the business here and across the globe. Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Celeb Chats Ep 2: Actress Michelle Yeoh on Crazy Rich Asians

5:21 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre and more.

Actress Michelle Yeoh, star of Crazy Rich Asians, tells entertainment correspondent Yip Wai Yee why Hollywood did not make more films with Asian casts despite the success of the 1993 movie Joy Luck Club, why Asian faces deserve to be seen on screen in the West, and why people who watch Crazy Rich Asians think that Singapore is a science-fiction city.

Produced by: John Lui & Yip Wai Yee

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Life Picks Ep5 (Sept 21): Hor fun with elusive "wok hei", a big rooftop party, and classical music at the racecourse

4:40 minsSynopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about The Last Escape, a dance party on the roof of Golden Mile Tower, Hor Fun Premium at 01-78 Alexandra Village Food Centre and a free SSO concert at Singapore Racecourse. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Returning from the international break, only two teams have an unbroken run of wins so far - Liverpool and Chelsea.

ST sports correspondent Shamir Osman joins host Jonathan Roberts to talk about how the reinvigorated Blues have reinvigorated his interest in Chelsea.Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Bookmark This! - Communists, classic myths and Crazy Rich Asians

11:33 mins

Synopsis: A new monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and recommend reads fresh off the press.

We chat about Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan and State Of Emergency by Jeremy Tiang, as well as new novels My Year Of Rest And Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh and The Silence Of The Girls by Pat Barker.

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Ernest Luis

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Money Hacks Ep 21: How to network with crypto friends and an exchange community 7:33 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene. This episode is aimed at the crypto newbie who is looking to trade for a start, and in a smarter way too, by joining a cryptocurrency exchange and the community around it through regular conferences and seminars. The chief executive and founder of homegrown cryptocurrency exchange BCoin - Davy Goh - tells us why we would need to use an exchange, and why it's not advisable to stay holed up alone at home online, and try to start in cryptocurrency investing and trading. Are your trading funds safe in BCoin's trading app? How is security ensured? Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Life Picks EP 4: Local hot shots, giant wagyu burger and F1 nights with Jay Chou5:40 minsSynopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about the Family Sharing Wagyu Beef Burger from Trapizza in Siloso Beach, Sentosa, the Singapore International Photography Festival and what to look out for at the F1 concerts. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Celeb Chats Ep 1: Thomas Morgan, director and producer of documentary Soufra

6:12 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre and more.

In Soufra, a group of women band together to open a catering business in a Lebanese refugee camp. It is way out of poverty in a place where the chances of finding a good job are slim. This inspiring documentary, filled with humour and a love of food culture, follows their journey.

ST film correspondent John Lui meets Soufra's maker Thomas Morgan for a chat in this episode.

Produced by: John Lui & Ernest Luis

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Money Hacks

Episode 20

Duration: 9:41 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene.

How can digital marketplaces set up by banks help you save, and calculate various scenarios without the hassle of setting up numerous meetings or visiting branches? Can your personal information be safeguarded?

DBS Bank launched an online property marketplace in July 2018, that aggregates close to 100,000 listings from EdgeProp and Averspace and is intended as a one-stop shop where home buyers can browse listings and link up with utilities providers, as well as renovation, cleaning and moving services.

Ms P’ing Lim, DBS head of deposits & secured loans, and Ms Tok Geok Peng, DBS head of secured lending, talk us through and also allay concerns about maintaining your financial privacy.

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It my be the international break but there are still some lingering matters left over from the previous EPL matches.

ST's Sazali Abdul Aziz joins Jonathan Roberts to discuss Liverpool's goalkeeping woes and the magic of Watford, this season's "underdogs who could".Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Life Picks Episode 3 Duration: 5:16 Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about The Lazy Breakfast at Andaz Singapore which features a DIY mojito bar, the Viddsee Juree Awards featuring up-and-coming film-makers, and Netflix rom-com To All The Boys I've Loved Before. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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The Singapore Premier League takes a break for the International Friendlies.

These will be the first matches under the guidance of interim coach Fandi Ahmad - who was given the role to guide the national team to and through November's Suzuki Cup.

First are matches against Mauritius and Fiji. They may not sound like much, but they are ranked higher in the Fifa ranking than Singapore.

Jonathan Roberts talks to correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee about the new line-up and the players who Fandi should also be considering...Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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A film where Marina Bay Sands appears so often it should get top billing above Constance Wu and Henry Golding. Crazy Rich Asians is here and Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Cheow Sue-Ann go through the good, the bad and the downright ugly of this hit film. Spoilers included.Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Money Hacks Episode 19 Duration: 8:58 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. How much insurance coverage should you have and plan for? Are there principles working mothers or parents should bear in mind when it comes to financial planning, or if their income streams are affected by medical setbacks? How important is disability income for young and new parents? Mr Kelvin Goh, head of investments and wealth advisory, OCBC Bank, gives us good starter tips. Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Why It Matters Episode 12 Duration: 6:51 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week. Kevin Kwan, whose best-selling book inspired the new Hollywood box office hit movie Crazy Rich Asians, defaulted on his national service obligations, the Ministry of Defence said on Aug 22 in response to queries from The Straits Times. The revelation about the 44-year-old Kwan made global headlines. He lives in the United States and now has US citizenship. Will this revelation hurt the film's performance in Singapore? Does it detract from what is being seen as the most successful "made-with-Singapore" movie to date? We ask Lifestyle editor Jeremy Au Yong, whose desk broke this worldwide exclusive. Produced by: Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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In this week's episode, host Jonathan Roberts questions Sazali Abdul Aziz's precognitive abilities regarding Jose Mourinho. David Lee extols the virtures of Sergio Aguero and host Jonathan Roberts regrets talking down Brighton...Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Life Picks

Episode 2

Duration: 7:33 mins

Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events.

We chat about what makes Cold Stone Creamery's nasi lemak ice cream special, what songs to look forward to in Singapopera, a concert celebrating Dick Lee's musicals on Aug 25 and 26 at the Esplanade Concert Hall.

There is a quick review of Netflix's romantic comedy about a couple (Lucy Liu and Taye Diggs) that gets set up by their assistants.

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Money Hacks

Episode 18

Duration: 6:44 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene.

How do you put together an investment portfolio as a beginner? What is a portfolio? What are equities? What are recommended periods for long-term and short-term reviews of your investment portfolio?

Mr Kelvin Goh, head of investments and wealth advisory, OCBC Bank, gives us good starter tips.

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In this second episode a review of the first weekend of the 2018/2019 EPL season with Sazali Abdul Aziz. Have Arsenal changed, are Liverpool over-confident and has Mourinho lost the plot?

And then we look forward at what's hot at The Asian Games with Shamir Osman. Can Joseph Schooling get back on track and will Singapore bring home gold in... Paragliding?!Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Life Picks Episode 1 Duration: 6:39 mins Synopsis: A new weekly podcast by The Straits Times, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. We chat about local rappers hitting the stage at Baybeats, exhilarating acts at the Night Festival and some hits and misses of the much-anticipated film Crazy Rich Asians. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Why It Matters Episode 10 Duration: 8:45 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week. As more Singaporeans come online in the Smart Nation transformation, scams via online, mobile phone and social media routes are on the rise too. The Straits Times' senior tech correspondent Irene Tham gives basic tips and also asks if the banking industry should continue with some existing marketing practices where customers are encouraged to give information over the phone for convenience. The public can call the National Crime Prevention Council's anti-scam helpline on 1800-722-6688 for advice on scams, or go to www.scamalert.sg Produced by: Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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The Meg has stunned with its success, raking in over US$140 million (S$192 million) globally. But then, it had no competition and a PG13 monster movie with a watchable star is going to get bums on seats during a lull. Will it continue for a second week? Who knows? It’s a case of Schrodinger’s shark.

Ernest Luis and Jonathan Roberts take a bite out of the big dumb shark movie.Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Money Hacks Episode 17 Duration: 6:30 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. Singaporeans love a good travel deal. The hardcore miles junkie is quite the species as they hunt and research the best ways to get the ultimate deals. Get some good starter tips in this episode. Is it better to redeem your miles for short-haul or long-haul flights? This and more tips from Mr Anthony Seow, head of unsecured loans and cards for DBS Bank. Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Why It Matters

Episode 10

Duration: 7:20 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week.

In July, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said that the latest cooling measures for the Singapore property market - in the form of higher Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty or ABSD rates and tighter loan limits - were introduced because of concerns that the sharp recovery in private home prices "is running ahead of economic fundamentals".

Have things cooled down since? What is the latest discount range developers are offering in the private market?

How will the new measures affect the man in the street looking for a roof over his head in the public housing market or the family that aspires to upgrade?

The Straits Times' housing correspondent Rachel Au-Yong and correspondent Grace Leong tackle these questions.

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The prospect of a Singaporean getting into the EPL has been in the news recently. But aside from the issue of deferrment of National Service, what criteria would a Singaporean have to fulfill to lay in one of the biggest football leagues in the world.

Host Jonathan Roberts talks to ST Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz discuss the issue and look at the current SPL player who was unable to join the EPL.

Elsewhere, the two look at the issue of Albirex Niigata winning the inaugural Singapore Premier League earlier than expected.Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Health Check Ep 4

8:40 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Tuesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

This episode debunks three myths on gestational diabetes, and looks at how expectant mothers here and their spouses should take this topic more seriously, including those planning a family.

Co-hosts Joyce Teo, a correspondent with The Straits Times, and head of podcasting Ernest Luis, tackle the myths with Dr Ben Ng, an endocrinologist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital.

He explains that gestational diabetes is a condition where your blood sugars are abnormal during the course of pregnancy, which is caused by physiological changes and stress during the term.

What is the risk factor of someone developing diabetes after gestational diabetes?

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Why It Matters Episode 9 Duration: 10 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week. SingHealth's recent data breach in Singapore's worst cyber attack, has triggered questions over the country's Smart Nation initiatives. The country's largest and most serious data breach involving the personal data of 1.5 million patients who had visited SingHealth between May 1, 2015, and July 4 this year. Among them, 160,000 people, including Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and a few ministers, had their outpatient prescriptions stolen as well. What could have been done better? What does it mean for the Smart Nation roadmap? Is it time to address cyber hygiene on a national level more intensely? The Straits Times' senior tech correspondent Irene Tham discusses and raises points to bear in mind for the future. Produced by: Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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The latest installment in what we're calling 'The Tom Cruise Death Wish Experiment' is here. Mission: Impossible - Fallout is out and features so much action it is a virtual mic drop to all other action films. Some stunts even took two years to bring to the screen.

Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by Joanne Soh, deputy Lifestyle editor and chief movie reviewer of The New Paper as they plough through the Mission Impossible series and get to grips with the latest amazing Cruise actioner. He's 56, you know and Mr Roberts is extraordinarily jealous.Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Money Hacks

Episode 16

Duration: 8 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene.

We look at a few key travel spending hacks, ways to stretch money further when travelling overseas. Should you pay in Singapore dollars when using your credit card overseas? Should you bring only one credit card abroad, and why is it not advisable to carry too much cash?

Should you swop out your SIM card when overseas, and risk missing out on important bank alerts on possible fraudulent activity?

What are the top things to do and not to do, especially when you key in your personal identification number (PIN) at an ATM machine overseas and something goes wrong?

Mr Anthony Seow - head of unsecured loans and cards for DBS Bank - also explains how DBS' multi-currency account can help you shop online, spend abroad or invest in markets at your preferred rate.

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In a change to the usual program, Ernest Luis plays host as Jonathan Roberts lays down his verdict on Skyscraper, the high concept Die Hard meets The Towering Inferno action movie.

Can the estimable charm of Dwayne Johnson win over our reviewer? Is this the wrong kind of disaster movie?Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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After one month of football, we arrive at the World Cup Final. Giants have fallen, minnows have risen and now we look forward to a France v Croatia finale.

Our panel – Jonthan Roberts, Sazali abdul Aziz and Shamir Osman – dissect the heartbreak of the semi-finals and look forward to the biggest match of all.Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Money Hacks Episode 15 Duration: 7 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. What are the common mistakes older Singaporean adults make when it comes to planning their finances for the next decade or so? Do they need to factor inflation rates and how often should they review this? How about retirement calculators, like those by the CPF, to make good estimates? How can credit card debt be effectively reduced before reaching retirement age? Mr Vipin Kalra, CEO of BankBazaar International, offers tips on how to do this systematically. Produced by: Ernest Luis Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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In the second of our World Cup Semi-Final podcasts, Jonathan Roberts and ST assisstant sports editor Rohit Brijnath discuss whether this World Cup is lacking its usual dose of mercurial talents.Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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The World Cup 2018 is down to four teams. It's France v Belgium and Croatia v England, as if you didn't know. The panel discusses the journey through the quarter-finals and the semi-final match-ups.

Plus, David Lee, our man in Russia hits the streets to deliver his latest video postcard...Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Money Hacks Episode 14 Duration: 8 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. Are younger adults and millennials in Singapore value seekers, when it comes to financial services? Should they look at the CPF scheme as one good reliable and solid way to plan financially for the future? If they want to have 10%, 20%, or even 50% more in their CPF when they retire, are they heading down the right track? Mr Vipin Kalra, CEO of BankBazaar International, offers tips on how to approach the CPF scheme with a focused mindset. Produced by: Ernest Luis Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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With the Round of 16 done and dusted, host Jonathan Roberts invites ST sports correspondent Shamir Osman and SPH Head of Podcasting Ernest Luis to dissect the England match against Colombia, the Quarter-Final match-ups and give evidence on their greatest World Cup villains.

And for the half-time show, Our Man in Russia, David Lee posts his latest audio postcard.Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Health Check

Episode 3

Duration: 10 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Tuesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

This episode targets newly-diagnosed diabetics. How they can work in an exercise routine and balance it with their new condition, or even if they had been very active marathoners previously for example.

Host Ernest Luis, together with The Straits Times' correspondent Joyce Teo and assistant news editor Poon Chian Hui, discuss various tips with Dr Fadzil Hamzah, a Senior Staff Registrar with the Changi Sports Medicine Centre at Changi General Hospital, and a visiting clinician at the Singapore Sports Institute.

He is also the Director of Community Programmes for Exercise Is Medicine Singapore (EIMS).

Produced by: Ernest Luis, Joyce Teo and Poon Chian Hui

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Welcome to another Straits Times World Cup podcast.

Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and SPH head of podcasting Ernest Luis to discuss the highs and lows of the group stage (hint: nobody likes Argentina), who looks hot for the knockout stages (hint: nobody likes Argentina) and just what is the art of TV punditry? Plus David Lee has another postcard from Russia. Watch out, he attempts to sing...Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Why It Matters

Episode 8

Duration: 11:40 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week.

Time magazine, The Financial Times and The Telegraph are just some of the many top news publications that featured photos of the historic June 12 Trump-Kim summit in Singapore taken by The Straits Times' executive photojournalist Kevin Lim. How did he get that prized shot?

He also gives budding photographers tips on what kinds of equipment you need to capture similar scenarios at official meetings or even at sports events, since he also covered Joseph Schooling's historic triumph at the 2016 Olympics.

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Money Hacks

Episode 13

Duration: 10:49 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene.

Can first-time HDB home buyers take a bank loan? What are the differences between opting for a bank loan or a HDB loan?

What about couples in their late 40s or 50s thinking of buying a second property for investment options? What are the considerations to factor in? What are the trends for such couples in Singapore?

Ms Tok Geok Peng, head of secured lending for DBS Bank, answers our questions and lists the top three misconceptions when it comes to mortgages.

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It's one week on since the big kick-off.

While it started with Robbie Williams pitching his greatest hits album, that was swiftly followed by an extraordinary opening match and series of surprises, both good and bad. World Cup 2018 has already seen its fair share of upsets, some involving the rise of the divisive VAR technology.

Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by SPH head of podcasting Ernest Luis and Stomp editor Azhar Kasman to discuss the highs and lows so far. A word of warning, Mr Kasman is a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Also in this episode, David Lee sends his first audio postcard from Russia where, aside from meeting the fans and reporting on the matches, he has been getting to grips with the local food.

Watch out for the next episode after the Group Stage...Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Episode 7

Duration: 12:20 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week.

The Singapore summit on June 12 will go down in global history as the first meeting between a sitting US president and a North Korean leader, and one which produced a denuclearisation deal.

Join host and ST's deputy news editor Jeremy Au Yong as he hosts three guests in this episode.

ST's Tan Tam Mei reported on the security arrangements for the summit, while Tiffany Fumiko Tay covered the hospitality plans.

Did North Korean leader Kim Jong Un bring his own chef and food to The St Regis Singapore, where he stayed? How did the summit venue - the Capella Singapore - ensure more neutral colours for flower arrangements? Why were thermal cameras placed within the 12ha of lush vegetation around the Capella?

Senior political correspondent Tham Yuen-C reported on what local authorities had to consider, to ensure a smooth and successful summit for both the US and North Korean delegations - right down to what would be considered visually equal treatment when it came to motorcade arrangements or the receiving party at the airport.

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Health Check

Episode 1

Duration: 12 mins

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Tuesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests.

How has Singapore's war against diabetes panned out so far? Has public awareness increased? Have commercial outlets responded favourably? What more can be done to better engage Singaporeans and help them make more informed decisions on the ground?

Join ST's senior health correspondent Salma Khalik as she hosts Singapore's Health Minister Gan Kim Yong. They dissect national numbers and the various key aspects of this war against diabetes. They also discuss the kinds of sugar tax measures that might be considered.

Mr Gan also reveals his own love for chicken rice and his own personal "3Rs" strategy on how to adapt and choose healthier options when eating out. He also reveals a favourite new sporting pastime, to keep fit.

Produced by: Salma Khalik and Ernest Luis

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It has been a long 14-year wait for animation maestro Brad Bird to bring us a sequel to to 2004's ground-breaking Incredibles.

Back then it was one of many peaks in the Pixar line-up.

While we've been waiting for the further adventures of the Parr family, Bird has given the world Ratatouille, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol and Tomorrowland.

Host Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's Joanne Soh catch up with Bob, Helen, Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack to see if this adventure is as thrilling as the first.Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Episode 6

Duration: 13 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week.

The Singapore Summit on June 12 will go down in global history as the first meeting between a sitting US President and a North Korean leader, and one which produced a denuclearisation deal.

Join host Ernest Luis as he sums up the Trump-Kim Summit with ST's deputy news editor Jeremy Au Yong and the foreign desk's deputy editor Tan Dawn Wei.

What were their key takeaways from the Summit and how well did Singapore score as host?

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Money Hacks

Episode 12

Duration: 8:25 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene.

How can you plan your finances better in your 40s, while keeping an eye on the future, and the cost of inflation? Is youth an asset when you're in your late 20s, when it comes to taking more financial risks to grow your money?

What can you also do at the age of 18, if you want to think ahead before feeling the pressures of the rat race and putting aside financial planning till it's too late?

We ask Mr Vasu Menon - vice-president and senior investment strategist (wealth management) at OCBC Bank - for his thoughts on our scenarios.

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Episode 5

Duration: 8:36 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week.

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has already announced that his government intends to scrap the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR), in a move to control government spending and reduce the nation's RM1 trillion (S$337 billion) debt burden. The Mahathir administration said that the cost of building the line, at RM110 billion (S$37 billion), is prohibitive considering the state of Malaysia's finances.

The Singapore Government has said it is continuing to incur costs on the High-Speed Rail (HSR) project while it awaits clarification from Malaysia regarding its intention to scrap the HSR. The 350km rail link was expected to cut travel time between the two cities from four hours by car currently to 90 minutes when completed in 2026.

Should Malaysia cancel the project, Singapore will study the implications and exercise its rights - including any right to compensation for expenses - in accordance with the terms of a bilateral agreement signed in 2016.

Host and ST's deputy news editor Jeremy Au Yong dissects the issue with ST's deputy political editor Royston Sim and transport correspondent Adrian Lim.

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Episode 4

Duration: 9:40 mins

Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week.

The issue of Singapore's top schools becoming closed circles instead of social levellers has again come under scrutiny after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong highlighted the problem of stratification in Parliament recently.

Host and ST's deputy news editor Jeremy Au Yong dissects the issue with ST's senior education correspondent Sandra Davie.

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It's a final that Liverpool fans will probably prefer to forget.

Their main striker brought down, two goalkeeping blunders and a team seeming trying to keep it together.

It all ended 3-1 to Real Madrid for a record third consecutive final win.

Host Jonathan Roberts (a Liverpool fan) also tries to keep it together as he discusses the aftermath and implications of that night in Kiev with ST Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz...Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Solo: A Star Wars Story has had a troubled production, with the original directors being jettisoned mid-production and rumours of the lead actor requiring acting lessons.

But is it a contender for turkey of the year? Can Alden Ehrenreich act? And could there be a future character called Alabaster Funky?

This and many others questions will be answered as host Jonathan Roberts, The New Paper's lead film reviewer Joanne Soh and SPH Content Lab Creative director Kelvin Chan review the early years of Han Solo.Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Why It Matters Episode 3 Duration: 10:30 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week. Recent remarks from National Development Minister Lawrence Wong that the Government is looking into the ageing Housing Board flat lease issue have been mostly welcomed by observers of the housing and property scene here in Singapore. This, even as as concerns remain over the fate of older flats.What could be the possible scenarios and solutions to consider, for both the Government and Singaporeans? Are there more ideas being explored? Host and ST's deputy news editor Jeremy Au Yong dissects the issue with ST's political correspondent Ng Jun Sen and housing correspondent Grace Leong. Produced by: Jeremy Au Yong & Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Money Hacks Episode 11 Duration: 12:50 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. Gibson - the famed US brand which was founded in 1902 - made headlines around the world recently when it filed for bankruptcy protection as it struggles with US$500m of debt. Is now the time to invest in high-end Gibson guitars, or even one of those holy grail of guitars - the legendary vintage "burst" Les Paul model from 1959 - which can cost quarter of a million US dollars and upwards these days. We ask Jack and Rai, one of the most popular duos in the live gig circuit in Singapore, who have played vintage guitars, to start the debate. Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Why It MattersEpisode 2Duration: 10:45 minsSynopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week. US President Donald Trump is to meet North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore on June 12 for a historic meeting. But with recent North Korean threats to cancel the summit if Washington seeks to push Pyongyang into giving up its nuclear arsenal, will the meeting still happen and what are the possible venues? Host and ST's deputy news editor Jeremy Au Yong dissects the issue with ST's foreign editor Zakir Hussain and senior aviation correspondent Karamjit Kaur. Produced by: Jeremy Au Yong & Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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The first Deadpool film in 2016 was a game-changer – expletive-filled, ultraviolent, sassy and hugely successful. Despite the adults-only rating, it showed that there was more scope for superhero films (just ask the R-Rated hugely adored Logan). And now, the inevitable sequel. Is it more of the same? Has the joke run its course? Host Jonathan Roberts and The New Paper's deputy Lifestyle editor Joanne Soh discuss Ryan Reynolds block buster passion project - with spoilers included. (Don't worry, you'll get a warning when they're coming.) Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Money Hacks Episode 10 Duration: 9:30 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. How do you become smarter about considering possible investments for your future, as early as when you're in your late teens? Or if you have a young family and are concerned about family budgeting and financial literacy? Mr David Gerald is the founder, president and chief executive of Securities Investors Association (Singapore). Sias champions investor rights and educates investors at all levels, among other initiatives. He tells us how more of their events are reaching out to a younger and wider base today. Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Why It Matters Episode 1 Duration: 9:10 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week. In the wake of two fatal accidents in April 2018, the Land Transport Authority has decided - where feasible - to replace discretionary right turns with red-amber-green arrow lights at the bulk of road junctions in Singapore. Host and ST's deputy news editor Jeremy Au Yong dissects the issue with ST transport correspondent Adrian Lim. Produced by: Jeremy Au Yong & Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Money Hacks Episode 9 Duration: 9 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. Is it worth investing in something that isn't locked away in an account but which you can appreciate up close? We look at the possibility of starting out in the world of art collecting, especially in the South-east Asian scene. Arts correspondent Helmi Yusof of The Business Times, tells us what crazy rich Asians - younger or older - should take note of, if they want to start looking into this scene. Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Avengers: Infinity War is both ground-breaking and box-office busting having logged the biggest ever opening weekend. Three fans discuss what made this extraordinary film work and where the story - and Marvel itself - will possibly go from here. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by The New Paper's Deputy Lifestyle Editor Joanne Soh and Creative Director of SPH Think Inc and Content Lab, Kelvin Chan. And if you haven't seen the film yet, be warned, this is a spoiler-filled podcast… Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Money Hacks Episode 8 Duration: 9:15 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. Is it worth investing in something you can appreciate up close, and in yourself too? We look at the possibility of starting out in the world of wristwatch collecting, zooming in on timepieces that can also hold their value better in the long run.Deputy editor of The Business Times Lifestyle desk Dylan Tan, tells us how to upgrade from a basic Casio G-Shock, and how to diversify into other brands besides the legendary Rolex and Patek Philippe. Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Synopsis: Singapore may have the new National Stadium in Kallang, but it is widely acknowledged that Farrer Park has provided for decades, the real sporting soul of Singapore sports, breeding future champions and local legends, right into the current day and age with world beaters in para-athletes Yip Pin Xiu and Theresa Goh. There are now plans for the eventual transformation of the Farrer Park fields - a hallowed ground for sports from the 1930s through to the 1980s - into a residential area. The land is leased to national sports agency Sport Singapore, and The Straits Times understands that SportSG has to return it to the state by the middle of 2020. str.sg/oqrk We catch up with Yip, Goh and former swimming icon Ang Peng Siong in this recording at Farrer Park itself, as they share memories, thoughts on sporting heritage and why this simple-looking area has bred champions. They also talk about an online petition to save Farrer Park. str.sg/opsg Link to petition: goo.gl/bTxUCd Produced by: Jonathan Roberts & Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Synopsis: Singtel, StarHub and Mediacorp have scored a historic three-way partnership to broadcast the 2018 World Cup in Russia from June 14 to July 15 in Singapore. This is the first time there has been no price hike since paid World Cup subscriptions were introduced here in 2002. Fans will be paying the same prices as they did in 2014 to watch the World Cup on their home screens or mobile devices. These remain at $94.16 (early bird price till May 22) and $112.35 for those who sign up after. How was this pulled off? Did a united team bid work for once, in the Singapore context? Produced by: Jonathan Roberts & Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Money Hacks Episode 7 Duration: 10:55 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. You're a millennial and you're eyeing to raise funds for your dream start-up. Should you invest in initial coin offerings (ICO)? What if you're a senior and you're thinking that the new trend in ICOs may present better investment options than good old initial public offerings (IPO)? We pose these scenarios to Mr Anson Zeall, the chairman of the Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Startups Singapore (Access). Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Synopsis: Under V. Sundram Moorthy, the Lions had no results as well as style, and after two years of underachievement as national coach, the Football Association of Singapore has announced that he would step down "by mutual consent" despite his contract having 11 more months to run. The timing of the decision - with less than seven months to go until the Nov 8 to Dec 15 Suzuki Cup, which Singapore have won four times - raised eyebrows. Produced by: Jonathan Roberts & Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Money Hacks Episode 6 Duration: 9:14 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. Thinking of property investment in Singapore? Kalpana Rashiwala - property correspondent for The Business Times - tackles the scenario for someone in their early 30s, looking to buy a first home, both to live in and to potentially sell and upgrade in future. Also, are leasehold properties at the 85-year mark a sweet spot? Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Money Hacks Episode 5 Duration: 8:50 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. Can blockchain technology - which underpins the cryptocurrency Bitcoin - help customers with better deals in future? In cheaper and faster insurance or legal transactions for example? Can it help business owners looking to invest in such technology, to reduce overheads too? We pose these scenarios to Mr Anson Zeall, the chairman of the Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Startups Singapore (Access). Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Synopsis: On March 21, 2018, The Football Association of Singapore announced the launch of the Singapore Premier League (SPL). A rebranding of the former S.League (which lasted 22 seasons). FAS President Lim Kia Tong said at the launch: "This is definitely not a cosmetic relaunch". ST Sports Correspondent Wang Meng Meng and Head of Podcasting Ernest Luis join host Jonathan Roberts to discuss whether this will revive the fortunes of Singapore football. Produced by: Jonathan Roberts & Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

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Money Hacks Episode 4 Duration: 10:50 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. Say you are an adventurous young person keen to experiment with cryptocurrency investment, how do you get started in Singapore?If you are a senior, and a first-time investor, how do you navigate and find out more before making an informed decision? We pose these scenarios to Mr Anson Zeall, the chairman of the Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Startups Singapore (Access). Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Money Hacks Episode 3 Duration: 6:20 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. Say you are newly retired but your savvy young relative claims to be able to double your savings by investing for you in cryptocurrency, a world you're unfamiliar with. Should you agree? Also, what is a good approach to splitting your money into percentages, if you are a newbie to the investment scene.

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Money Hacks Episode 2 Duration: 4:50 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. Should you listen to friends who tell you the cryptocurrency bubble has truly burst and strike while the iron is hot? To get a better perspective on this seemingly volatile scene, find out what percentage of the world's population own bitcoin, for example. Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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Money Hacks Episode 1 Duration: 9 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. How should you balance a percentage of your savings if you're going to invest for the first time, regardless of whether you're a young professional or a newly-retired person? Or should you daringly dive into the wild world of cryptocurrency investment? Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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