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The Straits Times Podcasts
Synopsis: Almost every weekday, our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career.
Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.
Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media.
Episodes
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: Singapore: Employers abuse Myanmar domestic worker to her death
Since Ms Piang Ngaih Don’s death in 2016, a slew of measures have been introduced to stem domestic worker abuse. Synopsis (headphones recommended): A…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E14: Analysing investing outlook for second half of 2023
Stay invested amidst inflation and other challenges; find investment opportunities in technology and healthcare. Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E77: Why are writers and actors in the US on strike?
This marks the first time since 1960, that both labour unions representing writers and actors, are on strike together. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Strategy and collaboration a must on path to net zero: BT Podcasts
The road to net zero is fraught with challenges but one company is doing its best and helping others along the way. And it’s furthering the conversation by…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: Why European football matters more to Singaporeans: Hard Tackle
Hear why the European eco-system is more relatable to Singaporeans than the local scene. Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E28: Market impacts of scarcity and how to position yourself: WealthBT (Ep 28)
Amid market volatility, it helps to distinguish between market noise and major trends. Scarcity of resources, labour and trust is already evident and will…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E99: "More of the same” not good enough for Asean to remain relevant, says former Indonesian Foreign Minister: Asian Insider
Asean needs strong leadership in a fast moving world, or risks losing relevance, warns former top diplomat Marty Natalegawa, citing drifting policy on Myanmar…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: DJ and turntablist KoFlow: From hip-hop pioneer to Singaporean nightlife and music ambassador
Singaporean DJ and turntablist KoFlow is the fifth guest on this music channel. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E110: What a suicide survivor wants you to know
Our guest shares her experience with depression and suicidal ideation and how she overcame the unhealthy thoughts. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E103: Climate change is a mental health issue
The climate crisis is causing a mental health crisis as anxiety over the future robs many of a sense of hope. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E76: A recap of the #MeToo wave in Taiwan
Explore the emergence of an unprecedented #MeToo movement in the Taiwanese entertainment industry. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E21: ‘Closet Nehru’ Modi has played Indian foreign policy well: Speaking of Asia
Assessing the outcomes from the Modi-Biden summit in Washington Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor & Senior…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Optimistic mid-year outlook for investments: BT Podcasts
There’s no denying it’s been an unusual time for the global economy and markets. But the mid-year outlook for investments is looking on the up and up. Howie…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E69: Analysing the importance of school sports in Singapore
Victoria School's floorball team shares how to help student-athletes achieve on and off the court. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: How to make a snappy career switch
Intensive boot camps that claim to impart key skills in technology in a matter of weeks and months have taken root in the education landscape. Synopsis: Every…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E24: A waft of roses, jasmines and samosas keeps perfume-making tradition in Kannauj alive: Letter from the Bureau
Kannauj is a sleepy Indian town that has managed to nurture a prized skill for generations. Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E109: Talking about youth mental health
Our guests share how they dealt with their mental ups and downs. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E102: Understanding rising sea-level threat to Singapore in 2023 and beyond
Is it feasible to build a sea wall around the island of Singapore? Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E19: What it is like to work for creative tech companies Adobe and GitHub
In the marketing world, Adobe is the creator of creative tools, for creative and ecommerce people. In the software development world, GitHub rules. Synopsis…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: Lawsuit that broke K-pop boy band TVXQ in half: Can I Tell You Something Crazy?
Revisit the watershed 40-month legal dispute between SM Entertainment and former TVXQ members, that has seen a repeat attempt by three EXO members recently…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: Football ownership: Should you care? - Hard Tackle
Are football's super-rich owners killing the game? We discuss if fans should care. Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E98: Pakistan at loggerheads within: Asian Insider
Pakistan’s economy is in dire straits, its political and security situation volatile - and it is in a spot as India becomes more important to Washington…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E108: Youths can take charge of their social media use; how parents can help
How to create safer, healthier online environments to protect children. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E101: Banking on change - unlocking Asia’s green transition
The Asian Development Bank is trying to bring green power to the people while curbing climate risks. It’s a huge challenge. Synopsis: Every first and third…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E13: Outlook for 2nd half of 2023 after market does well in first half
Find out what could be possible scenarios over the coming months. Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E23: Wanna be a wang hong? Why China’s influencer economy is booming: Letter from the Bureau
More young people dream of becoming influencers and that’s ok with Beijing. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times' foreign editor…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E68: What’s next for Man City, Man United and Arsenal?
Our expert guests recap the season and look at what Man City's rivals can do to depose them. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: Aspiring CEOs should tune in here
Why Singapore needs more and better-prepared business leaders, fast, with more corporate headquarters based here. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Thailand: Thousands of foetuses hidden in a Bangkok temple
This is the 2010 case that became a turning point in Thailand's debate over abortion. Synopsis (headphones recommended): A special edition 6-part series by The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E107: What to eat or not eat if you have IBS
Find out too, why the link between the gut and brain must not be ignored. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E100: Oceans – is the tide turning towards better conservation?
Steps are being taken to reverse decades of damage to oceans. But is it too little too late? Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E18: Microsoft's subsidiary Linkedin reigns in social media work world
What do local leaders of Microsoft and LinkedIn say about generative Artificial Intelligence? Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, the Work Talk podcast…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E27: Record-breaking COE’s impact on Singapore society
As more are priced out of owning cars, will the cost of vehicle-sharing services shoot up and be passed on to those who use them? Synopsis: Every second and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: Record-breaking COE’s impact on Singapore society
As more are priced out of owning cars, will the cost of vehicle-sharing services shoot up and be passed on to those who use them? Synopsis: The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E75: Unpacking the Johnny & Associates sexual abuse scandal
Allegations about the prominent Japanese talent agency first date back to the 1980s. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E97: Why Asean has opportunities in middle of global power rivalry: Asian Insider
Asean also needs long-term low carbon vision to reinforce supply chain security and competitiveness. Synopsis: Each fourth Friday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: Iman Fandi - Top Bop Live @ ST Podcast Studio
This is the Singaporean singer and songwriter's intimate live studio take of her latest and fourth single for 2023. Synopsis: This Music Lab playlist features…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: Singaporean singer Iman Fandi on making music, growing up in famous family
Find out how her father - national footballing legend Fandi Ahmad - found out about Iman's decision to pursue music. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E67: How Shanti Pereira overcame her biggest battle
Shanti reflects on her own personal identity and purpose, regardless of whether she's a sprint queen or not. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Opportunities abound in small cap: BT Podcasts
Portfolios could benefit from small-cap stocks and when markets are rising, they can deliver higher returns. Find out where the opportunities are in 2023 as…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E26: Are returns in private debt still attractive? WealthBT (Ep26)
Private debt has come into its own as an asset class after the 2008 financial crisis, delivering attractive returns with little correlation to stocks and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E106: Can stress trigger IBS?
Find out why stress is not the root cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), though it can trigger or worsen IBS. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E12: Building in more certainty in your retirement planning
Learn about retirement 'pay-cheques' and 'play-cheques'. Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both associate…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E99: Cutting through the fog of climate change communications
Find out how our guest speaker is making climate change and sustainability more relatable. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: How Anita Mui started a triad war: Can I Tell You Something Crazy?
The series of events unfolded after the late Hong Kong superstar retired from the music scene in 1992. Synopsis: Can I Tell You Something Crazy is a new…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E20: Nato's future role in Asia and June Shangri-La Dialogue expectations: Speaking of Asia
Find out what our guest expert says about Nato planning to open a liaison office in Japan, its first in Asia, to facilitate consultations in the region…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E66: On the ground at the 2023 SEA Games
Hear from medallists Teh May Yong and Noah Lim too, in this podcast. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E26: How Singapore could use AI tools to deal with fake news, misinformation
Find out why human-based detection to sift through the Internet's growing volume of content is getting harder to do. Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Good jobs by design, for design
Singapore’s design sector is set to see a wave of new roles related to sustainability, community services and the digital economy. Synopsis: Every second…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E105: Raising a resilient child
Our guest explains the importance of parent-child relationships to build resilience in children. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Expect no real surprises in high COE environment for next few months
Why records set in 2022, and now 2023, could hint at the new normal in post-pandemic COE prices. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights to…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Expect no real surprises in high COE environment for next few months: COE Watch
Why records set in 2022, and now 2023, could hint at the new normal in post-pandemic COE prices. Synopsis: In this new podcast, The Straits Times offers expert…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E17: Is Google still a good place to work? Oracle's main business now
Listen to tech leaders demystify what their companies do, and what it feels like to work in their firms. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, the Work…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E98: Getting to grips with greenhouse gas emissions
Keeping the world honest on greenhouse gas emissions is vital in fighting climate change. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: South Korea: Cybersex criminals trapping girls in a digital prison
Find out about the insidious 'Nth room' crimes in one of Asia's most highly-wired countries. Synopsis (headphones recommended): A special edition 6-part series…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E96: India has remarkably saved the tiger but deeper issues remain: Asian Insider
India's experience offers lessons for other countries in wildlife conservation, and one of the keys is having local communities on board. Synopsis: Each fourth…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: Singaporean singer-songwriter Nathan Hartono on his identity crisis after finding fame in China
Find out why his new single is about "past trauma, and not cured meats". Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: Nathan Hartono - Pastrami (Acoustic) Live @ ST Podcast Studio
This is the Singaporean singer and songwriter's exclusive acoustic take of his new single out now - Pastrami. Synopsis: This Music Lab playlist features the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: 'Kampung Games'? Are the SEA Games still relevant today? - Hard Tackle
Join our discussion to hear if the biennial event is still relevant in 2023? Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E25: New youth panels and policy-shaping: Can Singapore youth finally have a proper say?
From late-2023, these new youth-led panels will be introduced by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and supported by the National Youth Council and…