The Straits Times Podcasts

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) 2. Find out about The Purple Symphony Ensemble, an inclusive Singaporean orchestra made up of 15 musicians with and without special needs (4:58) 3. 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) 4. 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) 5. 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) More lifestyle #StayHome guides here at The Straits Times:  Produced by: Ernest Luis & ST Lifestyle deskEdited by: Adam Azlee Follow more Lifestyle Picks podcasts and rate us: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ([email protected]) and Ernest LuisEdited by: Penelope LeeFollow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on:Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGYApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXPGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLNPlaylist: https://str.sg/Jw7R Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: [email protected]    Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? More lifestyle #StayHome guides here at The Straits Times. Produced by: Ernest Luis & ST Lifestyle desk Edited by: Penelope Lee Follow more Food Picks podcasts and rate us on:  Spotify: https://str.sg/JAJK Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JAoR Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JAJH Playlist: https://str.sg/JiJC Website: https://str.sg/JAJV Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 83: Can Singapore be the best in chess; solving incomplete football leagues 12:42 minsSynopsis: #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:1. 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?2. 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 Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Listen to Part 1:  Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Follow David Fogarty on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover more Green Pulse podcast episodes on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oCXj Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLk Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLZ Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRh  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 Edited by: Penelope Lee Follow more #PopVultures podcasts on: Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Playlist: https://str.sg/JiyK  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 82: S'pore sport loses trailblazer in Pennefather; e-sports thrives through coronavirus 12:04 minsSynopsis: #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:1. 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.2. 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?3. 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 Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: 1. What are the immediate action points SMEs need to work on, to survive first? (2:44) 2. 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) 3. 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) 4. Pointers for stress testing (8:52) 5. Will Covid-19 change the way companies operate permanently, and in what ways? (12:28) Produced by: Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover Money Hacks Podcast 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/oeGd 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. Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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) 2. 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) 3. Why it is important to control the outbreak in the migrant worker communities before there are considerations to lift circuit breaker restrictions (5:13) 4. What is the difference between asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic cases? (8:31) 5. When is the viral load highest? (9:13) 6. 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) Produced by: Joyce Teo ([email protected]) and Ernest LuisEdited by: Adam AzleeFollow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on:Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGYApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXPGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLNPlaylist: https://str.sg/Jw7R Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: [email protected]    Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 Edited by: Penelope Lee Follow more #PopVultures podcasts on: Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Playlist: https://str.sg/JiyK  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Listen to Pt 2:  Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Follow David Fogarty on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover more Green Pulse podcast episodes on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oCXj Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLk Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLZ Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRh  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on:Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjRApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeSPlaylist: https://str.sg/Ji3kWebsite: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 1. Is there a growing preference for do-it-yourself (DIY) property listings - directly done by homeowners? (1:40) 2. What are the cost savings to be enjoyed with DIY platforms? (2:48) 3. 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) 4. 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 Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover Money Hacks Podcast 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/oeGd 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. Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Penelope Lee Edited by: Penelope Lee Discover more Bookmark This! podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGgApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXNGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLG Playlist: https://str.sg/JZnGFeedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Pulse Ep 21: Making Singapore's cleaning industry more sustainable in wake of coronavirus 11:52 minsSynopsis: 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: 1. Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources 2. Professor Wang Linfa, infectious diseases expert at Duke-NUS Medical School 3. Mr Edward D'Silva, chairman, Public Hygiene Council 4. Mr Tai Ji Choong, director of the Department Of Public Cleanliness, The National Environment Agency (NEA) Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Follow David Fogarty on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover more Green Pulse podcast episodes on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oCXj Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLk Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLZ Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRh  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on:Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjRApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeSPlaylist: https://str.sg/Ji3kWebsite: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Pulse Ep 20: Singapore's battle against dual invasion of coronavirus and dengue virus 11:56 minsSynopsis: 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: 1. Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources 2. Professor Wang Linfa, infectious diseases expert at Duke-NUS Medical School 3. Mr Edward D'Silva, chairman, Public Hygiene Council 4. Mr Tai Ji Choong, director of the Department Of Public Cleanliness, The National Environment Agency (NEA) Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Follow David Fogarty on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover more Green Pulse podcast episodes on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oCXj Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLk Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLZ Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRh  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more #PopVultures podcasts on: Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Playlist: https://str.sg/JiyK  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Pulse Ep 19: Can SG Clean be a national movement to flatten the coronavirus epidemic curve?12:42 minsSynopsis: 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: 1. Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources 2. Professor Wang Linfa, infectious diseases expert at Duke-NUS Medical School 3. Mr Edward D'Silva, chairman, Public Hygiene Council 4. Mr Tai Ji Choong, director of the Department Of Public Cleanliness, The National Environment Agency (NEA) Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Follow David Fogarty on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover more Green Pulse podcast episodes on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oCXj Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLk Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLZ Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRh  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   Click here to read the full story. Produced by: Joyce Teo ([email protected]) and Ernest Luis ([email protected])Edited by: Penelope LeeFollow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on:Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGYApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXPGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLNPlaylist: https://str.sg/Jw7R Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: [email protected]    Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on:Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjRApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeSPlaylist: https://str.sg/Ji3kWebsite: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: [email protected] you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra:https://str.sg/Jw5TWatch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover Money Hacks Podcast 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/oeGd 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. Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Follow David Fogarty on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover more Green Pulse podcast episodes on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oCXj Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLk Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLZ Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRh  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 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 Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis ([email protected]) Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Follow David Fogarty on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover more Green Pulse podcast episodes on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oCXj Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLk Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLZ Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRh  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian Insider Ep 30: Has China Won? The US-China rivalry revs up 18:23 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. 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. Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan Edited by: Chong Lii Follow more Asian Insider podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/JoVB Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JoV2 Google podcasts: https://str.sg/JoVu0 Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRb  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Ep 33: Proper community behaviour can best manage coronavirus spread in countries 6:01 minsSynopsis: 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: 1. Can the coronavirus be contained to prevent health services from being overwhelmed? Lessons from China? (1:12) 2. 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) 3. Advice for the vulnerable: The elderly and children (3:33) 4. Do no underestimate each person's role in helping their countries manage this community-transmitted disease (4:50) Produced by: Joyce Teo ([email protected]) and Ernest Luis ([email protected])Edited by: Adam AzleeFollow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on:Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGYApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXPGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLNPlaylist: https://str.sg/Jw7R Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: [email protected]    Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 #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 Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian Insider Ep 29: On the brink of recession thanks to the coronavirus 16:23 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. 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 Edited by: Chong Lii Follow more Asian Insider podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/JoVB Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JoV2 Google podcasts: https://str.sg/JoVu0 Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRb  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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. Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo Edited by: Penelope Lee Follow more #PopVultures podcasts on: Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Playlist: https://str.sg/JiyK Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Edited by: Penelope Lee Follow more Food Picks podcasts and rate us on:  Spotify: https://str.sg/JAJK Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JAoR Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JAJH Playlist: https://str.sg/JiJC Website: https://str.sg/JAJV Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: 1. What's state-of-the-art now in terms of AI and big data for investors? (0:46) 2. How accurate are the AI recommendations? (2:06) 3. A beginner's guide to using AI for investing (4:45) 4. How comfortable should investors be with trusting AI? (6:13) Produced by: Chris Lim and Lee Kim Siang Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover Money Hacks Podcast 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/oeGd 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. Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Follow David Fogarty on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover more Green Pulse podcast episodes on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oCXj Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLk Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLZ Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRh  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian Insider Ep 28: Covid-19's latest status in South-east Asia  15:41 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. 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 Edited by: Chong Lii Follow more Asian Insider podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/JoVB Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JoV2 Google podcasts: https://str.sg/JoVu0 Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRb  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. The store can be found at Isetan Scotts. 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 Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Ep 32: How to encourage pregnant women to exercise more13:25 minsSynopsis: 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:1. 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)2. How to avoid hypoglycaemia, which is dangerous for pregnant women (5:40) 3. Danger signs pregnant women should notice while exercising (8:40) 4. Should women lie flat on their backs in prolonged yoga sessions, especially after the fourth month of pregnancy? (11:05) 5. Post-pregnancy exercising guidelines (12:00) Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest LuisEdited by: Adam AzleeFollow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on:Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGYApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXPGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLNPlaylist: https://str.sg/Jw7R Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: [email protected]    Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 DeskEdited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more #PopVultures podcasts on: Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Playlist: https://str.sg/JiyK  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]@[email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian Insider Ep 27: South Korea declares war on coronavirus; Health expert Gregory Gray on its rapid spread 13:33 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. 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. Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan Edited by: Chong Lii Follow more Asian Insider podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/JoVB Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JoV2 Google podcasts: https://str.sg/JoVu0 Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRb  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food Picks Ep 11: Crab-broth ramen you can savour in different ways3:07 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.The store is located at the basement of Paragon shopping mall. These food items continue to be sold. Read Wong's original food review. Produced by: Melissa Sim & Ernest Luis  Edited by: Penelope Lee Follow more Food Picks podcasts and rate us on:  Spotify: https://str.sg/JAJK Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JAoR Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JAJH Playlist: https://str.sg/JiJC Website: https://str.sg/JAJV Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 DeskEdited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: 1. What is the difference between traditional CPF investment schemes and digital schemes? Are there hidden fees? (1:02) 2. In a turbulent market now worsened by the coronavirus threat, should you invest your CPF funds? (4:09) 3. 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) 4. 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 Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover Money Hacks Podcast 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/oeGd 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. Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Ep 31: Breaking common misconceptions about exercise17:25 minsSynopsis: 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:1. Doing crunches: Does that really give you a "flat tummy"? (0:35) 2. Is it true that a person needs to work out every day, to lose weight? (2:33) 3. Is it good to avoid eating before you exercise, to help you lose weight faster? (4:36)4. 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) 5. 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 LuisEdited by: Adam AzleeFollow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on:Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGYApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXPGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLNPlaylist: https://str.sg/Jw7R Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: [email protected]    Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Share your take at [email protected] Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Follow more Double Feature podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: str.sg/oeGx Apple Podcasts: str.sg/oeXh Google Podcasts: str.sg/oXeZ Playlist: https://str.sg/JZnf Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra:  https://str.sg/Jw5T  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian Insider Ep 26: The coronavirus outbreak in Iran & impact on Middle East 21:44 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. Iran is now a coronavirus hot spot. The Middle East, with many conflicted or post-conflict societies and millions of refugees, is also vulnerable. Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan Edited by: Rubeen Raj Follow more Asian Insider podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/JoVB Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JoV2 Google podcasts: https://str.sg/JoVu0 Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRb  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.