The Straits Times Podcasts

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. 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 ([email protected]), David Fogarty ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/J6EV Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter: https://str.sg/JLMB Read her stories: https://str.sg/JLM2 Follow David Fogarty on Twitter: https://str.sg/JLM6 Read his stories: https://str.sg/JLMu --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m SG Extra: https://str.sg/wukR #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #greenpulseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected]) & ST Video team Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee Subscribe to the Asian Insider Podcast channel and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Follow Nirmal Ghosh on Twitter: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories: https://str.sg/JbxG Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/wdcC --- 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 --- Discover more ST podcast series: 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 Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Edited by: ST Video team & Adam Azlee Follow Life Weekend Picks podcast every Thursday and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa2 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa6 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWau Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JuYZ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 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: 1. How can non-smokers get lung cancer? For air pollution, what is the WHO (World Health Organisation) standard for PM2.5 levels? (1:42) 2. 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) 5. Innovations in lung cancer treatments such as proton beam therapy and costs of such therapies (10:10) 6. 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 ([email protected]), Ernest Luis and Penelope Lee Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow Health Check Podcast here and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWaN Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRX Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaQ Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/J6Wv SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Read Joyce Teo's stories: https://str.sg/JbxN --- 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 --- Discover more ST podcast series: 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 #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #healthcheckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow BT Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Weekend Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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: 1. Is Hamilton Formula One’s G.O.A.T? (0:50)2. An acid test for an Singapore Premier League title contender (7:37)3. International friendlies: Pointless? (9:57)4. England: Man United in disguise? (12:28) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz ([email protected]) & Adrian Abraham ([email protected]) Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann Subscribe to #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter: https://str.sg/JbxS Read his stories: https://str.sg/JbxqSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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. 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, and . They discuss the following: 1. Is Hamilton Formula One’s G.O.A.T? (00:50)2. An acid test for an SPL title contender (7:37)3. International friendlies: pointless? (9:57)4. England: Man United in disguise? (12:28) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz ([email protected]) & Adrian Abraham ([email protected]) Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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) Read Sumiko Tan's stories here: https://str.sg/Jbhe Produced by: Sumiko Tan, ST Video team and Ernest Luis Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee Follow the Lunch With Sumiko Podcast and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/J6hQ Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/J6hM Spotify: https://str.sg/J6hA Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/J6hd SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] --- 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 --- Discover more ST podcast series: 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 Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #lunchwithsumikoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 ([email protected]) & Yeo Sam Jo ([email protected]) Edited by: Muhammad Firmann Follow #PopVultures Podcast episodes here every month: Channel: https://str.sg/JWad Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaA Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaP Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju47 SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Follow Jan Lee on Instagram: https://str.sg/Jbxc Read Jan Lee's stories: https://str.sg/Jbxp --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: 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 ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #PVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis Edited by: Muhammad Firmann Follow the Editor Says Podcast every Friday afternoon here and discover more ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Weekend Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow BT Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Weekend Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected]) & ST Video team Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Subscribe to the Asian Insider Podcast channel and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Follow Nirmal Ghosh on Twitter: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories: https://str.sg/JbxG Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/wdcC --- 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 --- Discover more ST podcast series: 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 Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced by: ST Video team & ST Life desk Edited by: ST Video team & Adam Azlee Follow Life Weekend Picks podcast every Thursday and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa2 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa6 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWau Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JuYZ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow BT Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Weekend Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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. 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 ([email protected]) & Adrian Abraham ([email protected]) Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 ([email protected]) & Adrian Abraham ([email protected]) Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Weekend Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow Money Hacks podcasts fortnightly on Mondays and rate us on: Channel: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGP Website: http://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ([email protected]) & ST Video team Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Subscribe to the Asian Insider Podcast channel and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Follow Nirmal Ghosh on Twitter: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories: https://str.sg/JbxG Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/wdcC --- 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 --- Discover more ST podcast series: 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 Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis Edited by: Muhammad Firmann Follow the Editor Says Podcast every Friday afternoon here and discover more ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Weekend Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ([email protected]), David Fogarty ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/J6EV Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter: https://str.sg/JLMB Read her stories: https://str.sg/JLM2 Follow David Fogarty on Twitter: https://str.sg/JLM6 Read his stories: https://str.sg/JLMu --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m SG Extra: https://str.sg/wukR #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #greenpulseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Edited by: ST Video team & Muhammad Firmann Follow Life Weekend Picks podcast every Thursday and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa2 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa6 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWau Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JuYZ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Weekend Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ([email protected]), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow Health Check Podcast here and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWaN Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRX Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaQ Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/J6Wv SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Read Joyce Teo's stories: https://str.sg/JbxN --- 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 --- Discover more ST podcast series: 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 #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #healthcheckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Weekend Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 107: New normal for attending live sports events? 15:01Synopsis: 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: 1. What the future of watching sport events in Singapore could look like (2:24) 2. A big result for Tampines Rovers in the Singapore Premier League (4:37)3. What next for Solskjaer and Manchester United after the Arsenal defeat? (7:42)4. Is Diogo Jota the successor to Roberto Firmino at Liverpool? (11:44)Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz ([email protected]) & Adrian Abraham ([email protected]) Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected]) & ST Video team Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Subscribe to the Asian Insider Podcast channel and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Follow Nirmal Ghosh on Twitter: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories: https://str.sg/JbxG Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/wdcC --- 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 --- Discover more ST podcast series: 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 Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Weekend Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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) Story and video here: https://str.sg/JLW7 Produced by: Sumiko Tan and Ernest Luis Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee Follow the Lunch With Sumiko Podcast and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/J6hQ Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/J6hM Spotify: https://str.sg/J6hA Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/J6hd SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] --- 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 --- Discover more ST podcast series: 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 Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #lunchwithsumikoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis Edited by: Muhammad Firmann Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Weekend Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ([email protected]) Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Subscribe to the Asian Insider Podcast channel and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Follow Nirmal Ghosh on Twitter: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories: https://str.sg/JbxG Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/wdcC --- 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 --- Discover more ST podcast series: 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 Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ([email protected]), Toh Wen Li ([email protected]) and Penelope Lee Edited by: Muhammad Firmann Subscribe to Bookmark This! Podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWas Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWae Spotify: https://str.sg/JWan Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4n  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Read Olivia's stories: https://str.sg/JbhW Read Toh Wen Li's stories: https://str.sg/Jbhm --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts:  http://bt.sg/podcasts Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recording & interview originally published: June 21, 2020 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. Read Sumiko's full story and video here: https://str.sg/JuZj Follow the Lunch With Sumiko Podcast and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/J6hQ Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/J6hM Spotify: https://str.sg/J6hA Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/J6hd SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] --- 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 --- Discover more ST podcast series: 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 Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #lunchwithsumikoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 106: Fans set to return to live sport 19:26 minsSynopsis: 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: 1. When and how the decision was made to include spectators (3:37) 2. Whether being under the microscope as a pilot project is stressful (8:28) 3. What fans can look forward to at Into The Matrix (16:01) 4. This week’s Game of Two Halves Moments of the Week (17:59) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz ([email protected]) & Rachel Kelly ([email protected]) Follow Sazali on Twitter Edited by: Nadiah Koh and Muhammad Firmann Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Weekend Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Weekend Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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) More on UOBAM Invest Digital Adviser & its Glide-path solution Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow Money Hacks podcasts fortnightly on Mondays and rate us on: Channel: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGP Website: http://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 ([email protected]) & Yeo Sam Jo ([email protected]) Follow #PopVultures Podcast episodes here every month: Channel: https://str.sg/JWad Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaA Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaP Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju47 SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Follow Jan Lee on Instagram: https://str.sg/Jbxc Read Jan Lee's stories: https://str.sg/Jbxp --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: 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 ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #PVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ([email protected]), David Fogarty ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/J6EV Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter: https://str.sg/JLMB Read her stories: https://str.sg/JLM2 Follow David Fogarty on Twitter: https://str.sg/JLM6 Read his stories: https://str.sg/JLMu --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m SG Extra: https://str.sg/wukR #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #greenpulseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ([email protected]) Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Subscribe to the Asian Insider Podcast channel and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Follow Nirmal Ghosh on Twitter: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories: https://str.sg/JbxG Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/wdcC --- 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 --- Discover more ST podcast series: 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 Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Read the story: https://str.sg/J6Y8 Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Read Ooi Boon's piece: https://str.sg/J6gV Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Listen to Pt 1 of interview with Prof Brian Kennedy Produced by: Joyce Teo ([email protected]), Penelope Lee and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow Health Check Podcast here and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWaN Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRX Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaQ Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/J6Wv SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Read Joyce Teo's stories: https://str.sg/JbxN --- 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 --- Discover more ST podcast series: 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 #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #healthcheckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 105: SPL returns to a palpable buzz; are Man United back in it? 14:33 minsSynopsis: 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: 1. What has been different about the Singapore Premier League as it resumes from the coronavirus-induced break (0:52) 2. Was it a surprise win for Hougang over favourites Tampines? (5:35) 3. What does the truce between Singapore Athletics and national marathoner Soh Rui Yong mean (7:38) 4. Have Manchester United turned the corner after beating Newcastle 4-1 (10:34) 5. Thoughts about the video assistant referee, which was a key player in the Merseyside derby that ended 2-2(12:27) Produced by: David Lee ([email protected]) & Howie Lim ([email protected]) Follow David Lee on Twitter Edited by: Muhammad Firmann Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected]) Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Subscribe to the Asian Insider Podcast channel and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Follow Nirmal Ghosh on Twitter: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories: https://str.sg/JbxG Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/wdcC --- 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 --- Discover more ST podcast series: 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 Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]  --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.