The Straits Times Podcasts

Money Hacks Ep 40: Top myths to dispel for HDB flat sellers and buyers in today's market 9:09 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips. Editor's note: Property information correct when published on April 22, 2019 We host sisters Rhonda (front row on right) and Race Wong (front row on left) - who are co-founders of Ohmyhome. Ohmyhome is an online one-stop shop with a 30% market share, that is aiming to make housing transactions in Singapore simple, fast and affordable. They help us dispel the top myths and misconceptions for HDB flat sellers and buyers in today's market. You can download HDB's app too. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd   Feedback to: [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.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 30: Tiger Woods' great comeback at 43; Can badminton do more to be a truly global sport? 16:42 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Host David Lee hosts assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath (left above) in this episode.  After a 11-year wait, Tiger Woods has won a golf major again, claiming victory in the Masters at Augusta National over the weekend, winning his 15th career major. His last triumph had been the 2008 US Open. What is the impact of this victory and can he win three more to match Jack Nicklaus' record of 18? In the second half of the podcast, what were the highlights from the star-studded Singapore Badminton Open and what can be done for the sport to become truly global? Produced by: David Lee Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves:On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYUOn iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join The Watch Ep 1: Game Of Thrones final season begins with flirting with dragons, reunions and Genya 28 spoiler-loaded minutes Game Of Throne's final season has begun and we are not holding back on spoilers. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST's Olivia Ho, Melissa Heng, Jan Lee, Hairianto Diman and S Sakthivel. The team discusses the highs points, the spoilers, the dragons, the reunions and the potential shipping (as the kids say). All that and even more theories for what is to come. Have we seen the seeds of 'The Mad Queen' finally germinating? That's as much as we'll say here. You'll have to listen to get the spoilers. The final season of Game Of Thrones premieres in Singapore on HBO (Starhub TV Ch 601/ Singtel TV Ch 420) and can be streamed on HBO GO app. Valar morghulis. Share your take on Game Of Thrones season 8 at [email protected] Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Discover more ST Podcasts on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 6) April 12: Star Awards special! Favourite Channel 8 dramas and their legacy for Singapore TV viewers 30:53 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Singapore television's biggest event - the Star Awards - is having its 25th anniversary this year. Take a trip down memory lane as Pop Vultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo share their favourite local drama moments, iconic theme songs and ridiculous tropes and plot lines. What is the legacy and value of local dramas for Singaporeans? How much did it teach Singaporeans about change as a nation? In an age of Netflix, Youtube and HBO - are local dramas still relevant? Join the Pop Vultures as they cover moments like catching poker cards in the sky, to running down Orchard Road in a bikini! Here's what they cover: Most memorable shows and favourite shows they have watched: The Unbeatables (双天至尊), Golden Pillow (金枕头), Love Me, Love Me Not (真爱无敌), Wok Of Life (福满人间), Stand By Me (家人有约), A Place To Call Home (薯条汉堡青春痘), Darling In-Law (我的岳母是巫婆) Massive productions that once featured almost all local actors: Return Of The Condor Heroes (神雕侠侣), long form drama Holland Village (荷兰村), The Hotel (大酒店)  Most memorable television moments: The Champion's (任我遨游) bikini on Orchard Road scene, The Price Of Peace (和平的代价) traumatic rape scene, Ivy Lee (李锦梅) in Angel's Dream (真相)  Ridiculous tropes, plot lines and ways to die in local dramas: The Unbeatables, The Reunion (顶天立地) Iconic local drama theme songs such as Mavis Hee's 城里的月光, Power Station's 我吃得起苦.  Legacy of local dramas and how it recorded Singapore's rapid change as a nation: Pagers, payphones, old buses and taxis Period dramas set in Singapore and how it made history accessible: The Price of Peace introducing war hero Lim Bo Seng, Singapore as a regional entertainment hub and promoting Chinese culture and language (17:00) The old and new crop of local actors, classic Star Award fashion and moments and the relevance and quality of local dramas going forward Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo Feedback to: [email protected] [email protected]@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bookmark This! Ep 7: Singaporean Lee Jing-Jing's historical novel How We Disappeared; New York novelist Siri Hustvedt's Memories Of The Future 19:35 mins Synopsis: A new monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. This month, we look at women and memory in two new books. New York novelist Siri Hustvedt's Memories Of The Future is about a woman named S.H. who moves to New York. Is it a memoir? Is it something else? There is also Singaporean Lee Jing-Jing's devastating historical novel How We Disappeared, about "comfort women" in World War II-era Singapore. Produced by: Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li Edited by: Adam Azlee 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  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join The Watch: Preview - Game Of Thrones' final season premiering April 15 | Our best, worst and wildest GoT theories 33 Valyrian minutes Synopsis: Winter is here. The final season of Game Of Thrones starts  9am, April 15 (Singapore time) and The Straits Times will be providing a post-broadcast breakdown of each of the six final episodes every Monday. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by various emissaries from the different kingdoms of ST: Olivia Ho, Melissa Heng, Jan Lee, Hairianto Diman and S Sakthivel. In this episode, the team discuss its best and worst moments from Seasons 1-7, and at the 17-minute mark, unleash their wildest theories for this series. Prepare to have your mind blown. The eighth and final season of Game Of Thrones premieres in Singapore on HBO (Starhub TV Ch 601/ Singtel TV Ch 420) and can be streamed on HBO GO app. Valar morghulis. What are your own wildest Game Of Thrones theories? Email us below. Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Feedback to: [email protected] Discover more ST Podcasts on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Ep 8: Can munching on half a plate of mushrooms a week slow mental decline? 9:46 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests. ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host two experts from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore to discuss the results of the six-year study they had conducted on more than 600 Singaporeans aged 60 and above, to see the relation between consuming mushrooms and mental decline. The study's principal investigator, Assistant Professor Feng Lei, who is from NUS' Department of Psychological Medicine, and Dr Irwin Cheah - a senior research fellow at the NUS Department of Biochemistry - are asked the following questions: 1. Can consuming more than two portions (300g or half a plate) of mushrooms each week, reduce the risk of having mild cognitive impairment? 2. It can help with Alzheimer's, but how about Parkinson's disease?  3. The study focused on six types of mushrooms commonly eaten in Singapore. How about others like portobello?  Mushrooms contain high levels of a compound known as ergothioneine. The compound acts as an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory agent, and can protect brain cells from damage. Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGY  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXP  Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLN  Playlist: https://str.sg/Jw7R  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did we watch the right movie? Despite the mountains of praise for Shazam!, Jonathan Roberts doesn't feel the spark. Meanwhile, Cheow Sue-Ann goes for the much cosier Thai rom-com Friend Zone starring Naphat Siangsomboon and Pimchanok Luevisadpaibu. (Apologies to all Thai speakers for the attempted pronunciation). Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Subscribe, like and rate Double Feature on  iTunes: str.sg/oeXh Google Podcast: str.sg/oXeZ or Spotify: str.sg/oeGx Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celeb Chats Ep 7: Chef Julien Royer of Odette on his feat of topping Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list 6:09 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times features the best chats with the creators and stars of music, film, books, theatre, food, and more. Owner and chef Julien Royer speaks to food writer Eunice Quek about the "insane week" he has experienced since Odette won top place in the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list, and how he plans to go even further in his culinary adventures in Asia. Produced by: Eunice Quek and John Lui Follow Celeb Chats podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGq Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGQ Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji5X Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 29: What to do in Singapore April 4-18: The Guilty (film); Chen Wen Hsi exhibition (art) 6:44 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague John Lui, who recommends Danish thriller The Guilty, as well as Toh Wen Li, who tells us about an exhibition featuring the works of pioneer Singapore artist Chen Wen Hsi. The exhibition takes place at his former home at 5 Kingsmead Road, from April 12 to May 3 (noon to 7.30pm daily). Look out for the two murals done by Chen. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx   Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 39: How to be happier in life by being less of a financial hoarder 11:18 mins Synopsis: Every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can take action after listening to our podcast episodes. Our guest is Dr William Wan, the general secretary of the Singapore Kindness Movement, and he has advice of a different type, rather than hard money-making or saving strategies. He warns against financial hoarding by outlining four points in this episode: 1. "Make all you can, save all you can and give all you can." - applying John Wesley's dictum to stewardship of your own finances. (1:50) 2. In making a will, and if you are more capable financially, consider not just the benefit of your family members, but also blessing charities and other needy organisations whose missions resonate with you. (5:10) 3. In your retirement years, consider spending a bit more on yourself to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Take vacations and enjoy some of the comforts of life. No point in hoarding all for your children, for example. (6:07) 4. Live above, within or below your means. Living above will burden you with debts. Living within is usually just about spending on yourselves. But living below will ensure you have some to share with others, and that can be a good principle to strive for during your working years. (7:01) Dr Wan's new book - Through The Valley, The Art of Living and Leaving Well - is out in major bookstores or online. Check ST Press' Facebook page. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd   Feedback to: [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.

Iconoclast director Tim Burton is back with the latest live action remake of a 'classic' Disney feature. It's the elephant who could fly, Dumbo. Jonathan Roberts is joined by The New Paper's Joanne Soh to discuss whether this films feels like a Burton joint, or if it is case of visuals over story... Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Subscribe, like and rate Double Feature on  iTunes: str.sg/oeXh Google Podcast: str.sg/oXeZ or Spotify: str.sg/oeGx Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 5) March 15: How China's crackdown on period dramas has hit TV show Yanxi Palace 22:31 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. The Story of Yanxi Palace may have been a huge global hit, but China has now banned such shows from being aired, claiming they distort history and promote decadence and backstabbing, among other things. How much do dramas like Yanxi and Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace stick to fact, and how much is fantasy? Should the crackdown on such shows end, or will they, like the Step Empress Hoifa-Nara, be banished to the cold palace forever? Pop Vultures spill the (Chinese) tea! Here's what they cover: - How big The Story of Yanxi Palace was, and how the state is cracking down on it (0.57) - Reasons why palace period dramas have been banned by the Chinese government (2:25) - Ramifications of the crackdown - reduced production of period pieces (4:20) - How true to history are these dramas? E.g Qianlong's (乾隆皇帝) Step-Empress Hoifa-Nara (继皇后) and her downfall (4:55) - Ridiculous portrayal of medical treatments (fertility soups?) and science (blood-mixing as paternity tests 滴血认亲) in palace intrigue dramas (6:49) - Real-life events that seem too dramatic to be true (Empress Dowager Cixi 慈禧太后 VS Concubine Zhen 珍妃) (9:52) - Palace intrigue dramas' attention to detail in fashion and accessories such as a pearl-encrusted cape (云肩) that Noble Consort Gao wears, and why such details are close to history (12:20) - Why are there so many dramas about the Qing Dynasty (清朝)? (15:03) - Our thoughts on the censorship and increasingly tight ban on period dramas and why it's a bad move (17:03) Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo Feedback to: [email protected] [email protected]@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 28: What to do in S'pore March 28 to April 4: Odette & Alt pizza (food); Rubber Girl On The Loose (play) 11:29 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Olivia Ho, who recommends Rubber Girl On The Loose, a play co-produced by Cake as part of The Esplanade's The Studios series, as well as Eunice Quek, who talks about fine dining French restaurant Odette, which was recently ranked No. 1 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2019 list. She also recommends new flavours at Alt Pizza, which stands out because of its sourdough crust. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx   Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 29: Senior and young Lions roaring again; Spygate in the Singapore Premier League Time: 13m 59s Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In an all-local episode of the podcast, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath talk about Singapore football rediscovering its mojo, with the senior national team and Under-22 side punching above their weight by holding higher-ranked opponents during the international break. Sazali and Rohit also discuss the "Spygate" saga that took place in the Singapore Premier League. Geylang International wrote a complaint to the Football Association of Singapore alleging two teams spied on their training sessions before games - and why such tactics should be frowned upon, even if a rule was not broken. Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves:   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 38: Make compound interest your best financial friend if you're in your 30s 10:23 mins Synopsis: Every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can take action after listening to our podcast episodes. Aggregate Asset Management is a fund management house that focuses exclusively on equities, also known as stocks. The company was first launched in Singapore in December 2012, and was the first local fund house to adopt a zero-management-fee model, charging only a performance fee. We chat with co-founders and executive directors Wong Seak Eng, Kevin Tok and Eric Kong about how you can retire earlier with a bigger retirement income by the age of 60 if if you plan as early as your 20s. For example, if your portfolio returns in equities or stocks are 10% a year, the Rule of 72 calculator - which means how many years it takes you to double your money - shows that 72 divided by 10, equals doubling your portfolio's value in seven years. So if you invest $1 at the age of 30, it can become $2 when you're 37, $4 by 44, and $16 by the age of 58. On paper, they explain that you have many seven-year cycles to go even if you're in your 30s, to maximise the power of compound interest. Are you also aware of transaction costs, brokerage or custodian fees? Do know they can also eat into your stock investment profits. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd   Feedback to: [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.

Jordan Peele is back after his near-perfect debut of Get Out. And this time he's doubling down in that Us is a horror film about doppelgangers. And occasional rabbits. Jonathan Roberts and Cheow Sue-Ann discuss the horror movie (spoiler zone at the 9.30 mark), marvel at the acting of Lupita Nyong'o and wonder just how many YouTube video essays this will spawn. They also have some recommendations for those not going out.. Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Subscribe, like and rate Double Feature on  iTunes: str.sg/oeXh Google Podcast: str.sg/oXeZ or Spotify: str.sg/oeGx Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 27 Season 2 (March 21): Feasting along Keong Saik Road and previewing the Pet Shop Boys' concert 6:50 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Tan Hsueh Yun, who recommends a host of good eats along Keong Saik Road. It used to be a seedy red-light district but is now filled with hip bars and restaurants. Also, Boon Chan chats with us about the upcoming Pet Shop Boys concert. The British duo will hold their concert in Singapore on March 26. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx   Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game of Two Halves Ep 28: G.O.A.T Messi and Singapore's marathon record-setter Soh Rui Yong 11:51 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. This week, Sazali Abdul Aziz and Wang Meng Meng pay tribute to Lionel Messi after the Barcelona man's stupendous hat-trick against Real Betis in the Spanish La Liga. They discuss whether it is the Argentinian superstar, or a certain Portuguese peacock, who is truly the "G.O.A.T" (Greatest of All Time). In the second half of this episode, the ST sports correspondents also talk about national marathoner Soh Rui Yong breaking the 24-year-old national record in Seoul over the weekend, as well as new-fangled sports like breakdancing, kitesurfing, skateboarding and sport climbing, that will feature at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves:   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Ep 7: Should you limit your child's screen time? 8:04 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health said in January 2019, that it would not recommend any age-appropriate time limits because there is not enough evidence that screen time harms a child's health at any age. Instead, it recommends that families negotiate screen time limits with their children based on their needs. However, the college did recommend that children refrain from using digital devices in the hour before bedtime because of evidence that they can harm sleep. (1:20) Dr Ong Say How, a senior consultant and chief of the department of developmental psychiatry at the Institute of Mental Health, said problems arise when screen time displaces physical activity and face-to-face social interaction as well as affects sleep and school performance. Should you as a parent, be concerned when excessive screen time for your child displaces face-to-face social engagement and physical activity? (1:37) Should a child below 18 months of age should not be exposed to any screen time at all, even if they are watching educational videos on mobile phones. (2:45) Key recommendations on screen time from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health: Families can ask these four key questions as a guide: 1. Is screen time in your household controlled? 2. Does screen use interfere with what your family wants to do? 3. Does screen use interfere with sleep? 4. Are you able to control snacking during screen time? Key recommendations on screen time from the American Academy of Pediatrics: 1. For children younger than 18 months, avoid the use of screen media other than video-chatting. 2. Parents of children aged 18 to 24 months who want to introduce digital media should choose high-quality programming and watch it with their children to help them understand what they are seeing. 3. For those aged two to five, limit screen use to one hour a day of high-quality programmes. Parents should watch the programmes with children to help them understand what they are seeing and apply it to the world around them. (3:40) Video games: Is that considered good or bad screen time? (5:00) Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGY  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXP  Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLN  Playlist: https://str.sg/Jw7R  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 37: How you can fund your retirement systematically with equities or stocks 10:19 mins Synopsis: Every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can take action after listening to our podcast episodes. Aggregate Asset Management is a fund management house that focuses exclusively on equities, also known as stocks. The company was first launched in Singapore in December 2012, and was the first local fund house to adopt a zero-management-fee model, charging only a performance fee.  We chat with co-founders and executive directors Wong Seak Eng, Kevin Tok and Eric Kong about why equities are a great tool to fund your retirement. Find out why merely having a stock portfolio isn't enough, if it's messy like rojak.  The three directors also explain the Rule of 72 calculator, which essentially means how many years it takes you to double your money. For example, if your portfolio returns are 10% a year, 72 divided by 10 means you will double your portfolio's value in seven years. If your returns are 1%, it will mean you only double your money in 72 years. Explore the power of compound interest in making your assets work harder for you. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd   Feedback to: [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.

Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 4) March 15: Is it over for the career of scandal-hit Seungri and the legacy of Michael Jackson? 18:28 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. K-pop idol Seungri of boyband Big Bang has quit showbiz amid snowballing allegations that of bribery and illegal sex videos. Meanwhile, in Hollywood, many are re-examining their understanding of the late superstar Michael Jackson and his legacy following the documentary Leaving Neverland which resurfaces the rumours of Jackson's alleged paedophilia and sexual assault on children. This week, Pop Vultures' hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo tackle both celebrity scandals - giving a brief rundown of what has transpired, whether stars or their enduring legacies can bounce back and be restored to fame following such scandals and whether it is possible for fans to separate the work of an artist from their personal lives. Is it possible to still love and listen to Jackson's Smooth Criminal? In the event that Big Bang comes back as a five-person group, should they be supported? Find out what Jan and Sam Jo think.  Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo Feedback to: [email protected] [email protected]@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 26 Season 2 (March 14) - Delicious crab-broth ramen and how to catch heartwarming documentary The Work 6:17 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Wong Ah Yoke, who recommends ramen restaurant Hototogisu at Paragon shopping mall, as well as John Lui, who talks about the award-winning documentary The Work. Families can also book a free 90-minute art tour called The Peekaboo Tour at special education school Rainbow Centre. This runs at various times on Saturdays till March 30. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx   Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   Feedback to: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Pulse Ep 3: Climate of change - School strike for the climate 8:49 mins Synopsis: On March 15, students from all over the world will be skipping classes for the day, as they go on a school strike for climate action. With climate change threatening their future, they ask how adults can truly say that the world is their oyster. The youth-led climate movement was started by Swedish teen Greta Thunberg, who went on the first school strike in August 2018. Since then, the movement has only grown. School strikes for the climate are now being planned in more than 80 nations. The Straits Times' environment correspondent Audrey Tan (pictured above right) speaks with two young Americans who are doing their part for planet Earth. High school student Kate Anchondo, 17 (left), shares her motivations for organising the March 15 school strike in San Diego, while Citizens Climate Lobby representative Sara Wanous, 23 (centre), highlights the importance of young people through anecdotes. Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) and Ernest Luis Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more Green Pulse podcasts and rate us 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] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 36: How to build your wealth by investing in equities or stocks 10:19 mins Synopsis: Every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can take action after listening to our podcast episodes. What are the best assets to invest in? Property? Bonds? Aggregate Asset Management is a fund management house that focuses exclusively on equities, also known as stocks. The company was first launched in Singapore in December 2012, and was the first local fund house to adopt a zero-management-fee model, charging only a performance fee. We chat with co-founders and executive directors Wong Seak Eng, Kevin Tok and Eric Kong about why equities are a great tool for making your money work harder for you. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd   Feedback to: [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.

Bookmark This! Ep 6: Assassins, AI and alternate histories   20:31 mins   Synopsis: A new monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.   This month, we take a stab at two new books in translation. Korean novelist Kim Un-Su's offbeat thriller The Plotters is about a society of assassins who work out of a library. Broken Stars is an anthology of cutting-edge Chinese science fiction by the likes of Liu Cixin, Xia Jia, Hao Jingfang and more, edited by Ken Liu.   Produced by: Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li Edited by: Adam Azlee 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  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the film that has made the online man-babies cry harder than ever before. Is Captain Marvel marvellous? Can the Brie Larson / Samuel L Jackson buddy act win over the cynics? Jonathan Roberts and Joanne Soh discuss the 21st film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and dive into spoilers at the 13:10 mark. Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Subscribe, like and rate Double Feature on  iTunes: str.sg/oeXh Google Podcast: str.sg/oXeZ or Spotify: str.sg/oeGx Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 25 Season 2 (March 7) - March school holiday ideas like otter-watching and bonding with your children in a hotel's interactive play space 7:29 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Jan Lee who recommends Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, which has designed and built a 1,872 sq m interactive play space called Buds By Shangri-La for children, catering to both hotel guests and non-hotel guests as well as the The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore which offers children a chance to experience indoor glamping with a package called Ritz Kids Night Safari Adventures.  Rates to book a room at the Shangri-La begin at $380 and rates for rooms under the Ritz Kids Night Safari Adventures start from $650 per night.  Toh Wen Li recommends a morning of otter-watching. Head down to the Kallang River at 6am and try your luck at spotting the Bishan family, one of about 10 otter families around Singapore. Watch them eat their first catch of the day, and play fighting with each other. The March 10 print and online edition of The Sunday Times has a spread of more information. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx   Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop Vultures (Season 1: Ep 3) March 7: Arashi, J-pop and its influence on Asian entertainment 30:08 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Find out how J-pop first influenced Asian music. J-pop boyband Arashi announced in January that they will be going on an indefinite hiatus at the end of 2020. The 20-year-old boyband's announcement became worldwide trending news even in an era where J-pop has faded in popularity globally. In this podcast, Pop Vultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo invite a special guest - fellow ST journalist and J-pop fan Cheryl Teh - to talk about Arashi, their impending hiatus and the enduring influence of Japanese boybands and J-pop (Ayumi Hamasaki! Namie Amuro! Utada Hikaru! Shonentai!) on the entire Asian music industry. Here's what they cover: - Introduction on Arashi and Hana Yori Dango (2.50) - Arashi's announcement on their 2020 hiatus (4:00) - Arashi's Hawaii debut and their rise to become national idols (5:13) - The Johnny and Associates boyband model, its history and its rules (9:18) - Japan's strong physical album sales and how that has influenced the J-pop industry (11:55) - The invention of the Asian boyband, Shonentai and Little Tigers （小虎队） (14:00) - The idea of the bishonen or the pretty boy (14:45) - Why the Japanese music industry matured early and how different J-pop artists influenced Asian music (18:15) - Pop Vultures' favourite Japanese songs (24:40) Jan's picks: Arashi's Love (2013) album, Utada Hikaru's Hanataba Wo Kimi Ni, Yonezu Kenshi's Lemon  Cheryl's picks: BTS' Jungkook's cover of Lemon, Saruganseki's Shiroi Kumo No You Ni, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's Ponponpon, Koji Wada's Butterfly which was Digimon's theme song Join us as we surf the J-wave! Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: [email protected] [email protected]@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves: Hailing football's one-club men and fencing's Singaporean starlet Amita Berthier Time: 14:22 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Liverpool lost their place at the top of the English Premier League after a goalless draw with Everton over the weekend, but it is not the Merseyside Derby, or even Manchester United's drama-filled 3-2 win over Southampton that caught ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath's attention. Instead, he tells host Sazali Abdul Aziz why he found another occasion special instead. It was when almost 60,000 supporters rose to their feet at London Stadium in celebration of West Ham United legend Billy Bonds, as the East Stand was renamed in the icon’s honour ahead of their weekend game with Newcastle. Sazali and Rohit also talk about Roger Federer's 100th ATP title win, yet another feather in the cap of promising Singaporean fencer Amita Berthier, and inspiring stories from the HSBC Women's World Championship that took place at the Sentosa Golf Club last weekend. The two also discuss why - to borrow a quote from Mark Twain - reports of Albirex Niigata's demise in the Singapore Premier League this season, might be greatly exaggerated. Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves:   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a packed episode we have a Oscars hangover, a quick romp through Mary Queen Of Scots and then the anti-rom-com rom-com, Isn't It Romantic. The Netflix film stars Rebel Wilson, Adam Devine, Liam Hemsworth and Priyanka Chopra. Will Jonathan Roberts and the rom-com phobic Joanne Soh find room in their stone encased hearts for such a film? Listen to find out...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Ep 6: Can soursop or ketogenic diets be used to treat and control cancer? 11:20 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests. Dr Wong Seng Weng - medical director and consultant medical oncologist at The Cancer Centre - answers the following questions about alternative therapies to treat cancer. Can soursop be used to treat cancer? Also, is there potential harm from taking large quantities of soursop or soursop extracts that are made from the fruit, leaves, roots or bark? Dr Wong explains how some of the substances found in soursop can cross over from the bloodstream into the brain and cause nerve damage. How about using a ketogenic or keto diet to control cancer? A keto diet is essentially a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet. This is certainly not the normal diet here, as a typical diet in the Asian community consists of nearly 60 per cent carbohydrates. Dr Wong advises us if this keto diet is a viable alternative therapy to treat cancer. Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGY  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXP  Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLN  Playlist: https://str.sg/Jw7R  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 24 (March 1) - Boy band Blue in Singapore and theatre production Still Life 6:44 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, we chat about the English boy band Blue, performing in Singapore on March 2, as well as theatre production Still Life by Checkpoint Theatre. The show runs from Feb 28 to March 10. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx   Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves: Dissecting 'keeper Kepa's crazy defiance Time: 13:44 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Manchester City won the League Cup on Sunday, but all the headlines revolved around Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's incredible refusal to be substituted at the end of extra time. ST's Sazali Abdul Aziz and Wang Meng Meng discuss if it was a case of simple miscommunication - as Blues coach Maurizio Sarri and his shot-stopper later claimed - or blatant mutiny. Another big match in England over the weekend saw Premier League leaders Liverpool scrape a point against a Manchester United team that appeared to have half its first XI on crutches. Why has Juergen Klopp's previously irresistible side sputtered, and is Mo Salah's form against the Top Six a cause for concern? Sazali and Wang also discuss basketball, triathlon, athletics and the mixed martial arts action that took place in Singapore over the weekend, as well as the new local domestic football season, which kicked off last weekend with Albirex Niigata amazingly not winning the silverware that was on offer. The White Swans had won 13 of the previous 15 trophies on offer since 2015, but are much-changed from last year's squad that made a clean sweep and won the Singapore Premier League without suffering a defeat. Does this mean their fortunes could take a turn for the worse this year? Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz, Wang Meng Meng and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves:   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar is here and for the 91st Academy Awards, Jonathan Roberts and Joanne Soh discuss The Favourite, starring Oscar-nominees, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone. Then at the 8.20 mark, they discuss some of the could-win and should-wins of the top Oscar categories. Will their predictions come true? Find out hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Lee hosts his ST sports colleague Sazali Abdul Aziz in this episode.   Where does Benjamin Davis' future lie after the Fulham Under-18 midfielder was labelled a defaulter by Mindef for failing to return to Singapore to report for National Service? Why is Chelsea's dead man walking Maurizio Sarri refusing to give young striker Callum Hudson-Odoi a chance to shine despite a clear lack of cutting edge in their 2-0 FA Cup defeat by Manchester United? Is Pep Guardiola getting it right at Manchester City with Phil Foden scoring twice in their 4-1 win over Newport?   Which English team is bucking the trend and blooding youngsters? Hint: They are coming to Singapore in July.   Produced by: David Lee, Sazali Abdul Aziz and Adam Azlee   Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves:   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Times Singapore Budget 2019 Roundtable 47:46 mins Synopsis: This year's Budget saw Singapore double down on its economic restructuring push, against the backdrop of a weakening economy, with growth hit by global trade worries.  On the business front, Singapore unveiled new and extended schemes to help firms and workers, alongside tighter restrictions on foreign workers. Social support was also announced, from increasing spending on healthcare for an ageing population to tax rebates for some citizens. But will these measures go far enough? Is there a need to rejig initiatives instead of staying the course set in previous years? Moderator: Genevieve Cua, wealth editor, The Business Times Roundtable panellists: Larry Sim, tax partner, KPMGSelena Ling, head of treasury research and strategy, OCBCEugene Tan, associate professor of law, Singapore Management UniversityKurt Wee, president, Association of Small and Medium Enterprises This podcast was brought to you by OCBC. Click here to watch the roundtable highlights: Click here for The Business Times' Budget 2019 coverage More ST & BT podcasts on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special episode as Sazali Abdul Aziz talks with national bowler Muhammad Jaris Goh, the freshly crowned Straits Times Athlete of the Year 2019. The award capped a hat-trick of awards. The week before the ST gong, Goh was named Singapore Bowling Federation's Bowler of the Year and became one of four Singapore Sports School alumni to receive the Moo Soon Chong Outstanding Student-Athlete Award. But even with the incredible success, Goh is humble to a fault.  "It hasn't sunk in," said Goh, when he sat down with ST about an hour later. "When my name was announced, I thought, 'No way!'. After I got back to my seat, SBF president Jessie Phua even came up to me and said, 'Yes Jaris, this is real'." Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz, Adam Azlee   Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves:   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Season 2 (Feb 21) - New hotpot restaurant Da Long Yi and a tribute concert to Zul Sutan 5:46 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks, This week, we chat about Da Long Yi, the newest hotpot restaurant in town which opens till 6am daily and is located at Orchard Central. Also, catch a tribute concert to home-grown music legend Zul Sutan who died at the age of 61 in December 2018. More than 20 bands and singers, including singer Jacintha Abisheganaden and rocker Douglas Oliveiro, will take to the stage to perform songs that Zul used to do. This is at Hard Rock Cafe on Sunday, Feb 24. Lastly, The Necessary Stage’s Theatre for Seniors (TFS) celebrates its 10th anniversary with It Takes All Kinds, a heartwarming performance about love and families. The show which is created by residents and seniors through a series of workshops, runs from Mar 1 to 3. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx   Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop Vultures Season 1: Ep 2 (Feb 20) - The sport of winning an Oscar 27.41 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. The film awards season is coming to an end! After a string of film awards like the Golden Globes, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs), the 91st Academy Awards - better known as the Oscars - is finally happening on Feb 24 (Sunday). In this podcast, Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo dive deep into what actually goes behind winning an Oscar. Sadly, it's not just about how good you are. Here's what they cover: - History of the Oscars (0:32) - The make-up of Oscar voters and how they can completely skip watching nominated films or have existing biases (3:00) - The sport of modern day Oscar campaigning, the clean and dirty tactics involved and how it ties in with Hollywood's most hated man, Harvey Weinstein (6:32) - Famous upsets at the Oscars (18:25) - How this year's campaigns are shaping up (22:07) Join us as we explore the politics behind the scenes of Hollywood's biggest night. Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: [email protected] [email protected]@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Season 1: Can coffee or a piping hot cup of tea increase your risk of cancer? 10:01 mins Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and debunks the myths with expert guests. Dr Wong Seng Weng - medical director and consultant medical oncologist at The Cancer Centre - answers the following questions. Can drinking coffee increase the risk of getting cancer? What's a safe amount of coffee to drink daily? Four cups? Or is that considered too many? To help prevent an increased risk of oesophageal cancer, how long should you let that piping hot beverage cool before you drink it? Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow more Health Check podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGY  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXP  Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeLN  Playlist: https://str.sg/Jw7R  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Season 2: Step-by-step tips for HDB flat sellers in today's market 10:19 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can get started after listening to this episode. Editor's note: Property information correct when published on Feb 18, 2019 We host sisters Rhonda (front row on right) and Race Wong (front row on left) - who are co-founders of Ohmyhome. Ohmyhome is an online one-stop shop with a 30% market share, that is aiming to make housing transactions in Singapore simple, fast and affordable. Here are their top step-by-step tips for HDB sellers in today's market. 1. Register an Intent To Sell in the HDB resale portal (which is valid for 12 months) 2. How to check data and set your flat price more accurately as today's more price-sensitive and educated buyers are able to compare flat prices and past resale values in your area, and use apps like Ohmyhome's on iTunes and Google Play. 3. For initial eligibility checks, visit HDB's portal to check ethnic integration policy and related quota in various estates  4. Ensure you fulfil the minimum five-year occupation period 5. Decide if you want to engage an agent or consider a do-it-yourself approach, and how to ensure you have done the proper financial calculations and timeline planning for selling and buying your next flat so you will not be without a home in between. Later in our podcast, we pose the scenario: If you had bought your HDB flat for $500,000 15 years ago, and sell it for $520,000 now, does it mean you automatically have a $20,000 cash profit? Do you like direct responses from buyers and sellers? Apps like Ohmyhome's has a pool of ready buyers and sellers who can suggest their own flat listings directly to the buyer who indicates interest in a flat in their area. Can you save on agent's commissions with Ohmyhome? You can download HDB's app too. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd   Feedback to: [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.

A Game Of Two Halves: Chelsea's boss Maurizio Sarri under fire and the impact of young football coaches in Singapore   Time: 15:16   Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.   In this episode, David Lee and Sazali Abdul Aziz discuss if Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is on his way out of Stamford Bridge after that 6-0 hammering by Manchester City last weekend.   Is City's Sergio Aguero the best English Premier League striker ever after chalking up his 11th English Premier League hat-trick in that same game to tie Alan Shearer's all-time record?   In local football, what impact will Balestier Khalsa's appointment of the youngest-ever Singapore Premier League head coach in Khidhir Khamis have on the local football ecosytem?   Starting their own sports academies: Is this a viable career path for local sportsmen after their days as athletes are over?   Produced by: David Lee and Ernest Luis   Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves:   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 22 (Feb 14) - Love stories from ST readers 9:59 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best things to do in Singapore, from concerts, restaurants, films, to music and arts events.Ahead of Valentine's Day, The Straits Times asked readers to tell their stories of love in 200 words or fewer. We received more than 150 entries and 15 were selected and published in The Sunday Times on Feb 10. In this special Valentine's Day edition of Life Picks, Life journalists Olivia Ho and Melissa Sim read six of their favourite pieces. Thank you to those who shared their love stories and Happy Valentine's Day to all. Check out the other stories here. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx   Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop Vultures Ep 1: Diving into the history and evolution of K-pop 34.53 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. South Korean boyband BTS recently became the first K-pop group to present at the Grammys. How did they, K-pop and the bigger Hallyu wave become a multi-billion dollar industry and a global phenomenon? The Straits Times' Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo tumble down the rabbit hole to tell you all about how K-pop began with one poorly rated song in a 1992 talent show, its evolution since and the dark side to the glamour and glitz of K-pop. Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: [email protected] [email protected]@sph.com.sg Spotify: http://str.sg/otU9 Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLi Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oyLw Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 34: Top 5 step-by-step tips for HDB flat buyers in today's market 11:24 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down financial tips so you can get started after listening to this episode. Editor's note: Property information correct when published on Feb 11, 2019 We host sisters Rhonda (front row on right) and Race Wong (front row on left) - who are co-founders of Ohmyhome. Ohmyhome is an online one-stop shop aiming to make housing transactions in Singapore simple, faster and more affordable. They explain their top 5 step-by-step tips for HDB buyers in today's market. 1. Calculate what you can afford using calculators like those found on Ohmyhome's app on iTunes and Google Play store. 2. Consider home financing options for a HDB loan or bank loan 3. Apps like Ohmyhome walk you through the buying process step by step 4. What to take note of if you are a current HDB flat owner and want to sell it, to buy another 5. Why young couples should think long-term and consider bigger flat sizes You can download HDB's app too. Produced by: Ernest Luis and Christopher Lim Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate our Money Hacks podcast on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGN   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXe   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oeGd   Feedback to: [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.

It's big eyes and CGI all round as Jonathan Roberts and Joanne Soh get to the mechanics of the long-gestating, James Cameron / Robert Rodriguez collaboration, Alita: Battle Angel. One enjoyed it, one did not – no prizes for guessing who. And with Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson and Gemma Chan coming to Singapore to promote Captain Marvel, there's a quick dive into the much-anticipated opening act for Avengers: EndgameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks: Ep 2 (Feb 7) - Westlife's new single and exploring Singapore's i Light Festival route 7:20 mins Synopsis: A weekly podcast by The Straits Times every Thursday, highlighting the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events. Irish group Westlife are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their formation with a new album and a tour. They were in Singapore recently as part of a promotional tour following the release of their first single in eight years, Hello My Love. The video for the song, which was co-written by pop star Ed Sheeran and produced by frequent Westlife collaborator Steve Mac, has already garnered more than seven million views on YouTube. They have confirmed a Singapore concert as part as an Asian tour later this year. The i Light Singapore bicentennial edition is also on at the Marina Bay area and the city centre till Feb 24. Highlights include an interactive piano that the public can play at Fort Canning and create an instant light show. Six bridges have been dolled up too with light installations and our pick is Anderson Bridge. Produced by: Melissa Sim, Ernest Luis and Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx   Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheow Sue-Ann and Jonathan Roberts discuss How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. Jump to 9.40 for the Lego Movie review...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bookmark This! S1: Ep 5: Dip into dreams and a drowning Bangkok 15 mins Synopsis: A monthly podcast by The Straits Times, where we talk about titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. This month, we dive into Singapore poet Cyril Wong's phantasmagoric collection Oneiros, recently reprinted by Math Paper Press, and Thai author Pitchaya Sudbanthad's centuries-spanning debut novel Bangkok Wakes To Rain, publishing later in February. Produced by: Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li 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  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.