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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 PodcastsS1E61: Legendary British sailor Ben Ainslie: I love the 'freedom' in sailing
Ben Ainslie, the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, chats with us in Singapore. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: Listen to ST's tips for the stock market in 2023: Invest Talk
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E91: Driving net zero plans and helping companies decarbonise
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E57: Sennheiser co-CEO on the importance of sound
Synopsis: Listen to audio snippets as The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. Daniel…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E72: An update and Prince Harry's Spare!
Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene. After a three-month hiatus…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E17: Ukraine, Asia theatres have fused: Speaking of Asia
Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor Ravi Velloor, as he distills his experience from four decades of covering…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: Delivering on customer demands: BT Future of Finance (Ep 5)
Synopsis: The Business Times Future of Finance showcases content from leading industry players in the financial services sector about the transformational…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E60: Dissecting yet another AFF Championship failure for Singapore's Lions
Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth week of the month. In this episode, ST’s Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E19: What’s your star sign? In Taiwan, that could be a conversation kickstarter: Letter From The Bureau
Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: Why digital-only banking: BT Future of Finance (Ep 4)
Synopsis: The Business Times Future of Finance showcases content from leading industry players in the financial services sector about the transformational…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E98: Texting someone about your daily stressors
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. The Covid-19 pandemic has…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E22: No major price correction for housing market in 2023, says analyst- The Big Story
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. In this new year, many will be watching the property market with great…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E56: How is faith relevant in a changing world? Singapore’s Mufti says tackling this is one of his challenges
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. Now Singapore’s fourth Mufti, Dr Nazirudin…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E13: Reflecting at being happier in life and at work this year: Work Talk
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E20: Choppy waters ahead for 2023: Power Play
Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia. Join Charissa Yong…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E18: Is it okay to use drugs since other countries are relaxing their rules on it?
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ Insight editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E92: With both sides beefing up, latest India-China border clash a bad sign: Asian Insider
Synopsis: Each fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E97: Cancer screening: what to look out for
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Come next year, Singapore…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E58: World Cup over, 2022 AFF C'ship up next for Asean fans
Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth week of the month. Fans from across Asean will shift their attention…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E59: World Cup coronation of King - or should that be Emir - Messi
Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth week of the month. In this episode, ST’s sports correspondent Sazali…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: Tips on legacy planning and setting up trusts: Invest Talk
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E21: Beijing battles 'widespread' Covid-19 surge as curbs ease: The Big Story
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. With long queues at fever clinics and medicine running low at pharmacies…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E55: TwoSet Violin on Blackpink, haters and friendship
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. Violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen say the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E17: Mentoring youths and how professionals can drive Mentoring SG
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' Insight editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Upsides left to capture in real estate? BT Podcasts
Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series. Is real estate still a good…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: What to do if your Instagram account has been hacked?
Synopsis: This is a special 10-part podcast series by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E96: Acting 'FAST' for stroke and understanding modern treatments
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. In this episode, find out how…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E57: An on-the-ground take of the ‘shock and awe’ World Cup
Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth week of the month. Seismic shocks, upsets, last-minute winners and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E90: How insurers and asset managers can drive the green transition
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E12: Singapore's rise as a tech city and what it means for Singaporeans: Work Talk
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E18: As the festive season nears, is Seoul gearing up for crowds again? : Letter from the Bureau
Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Which housing loan should I go for? - AskST
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. If you're looking to buy a new home, you'll know that property cooling measures…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E20: How to achieve seamless wealth transfer: WealthBT Ep 20
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: Is the strawberry generation really spoiled?
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ Insight editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E11: Analysing Anwar becoming Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister to lead unity government
Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia. This ST video livestream was hosted…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: The future of banking requires true digitalisation: BT Future of Finance (Ep 3)
Synopsis: The Business Times Future of Finance showcases content from leading industry players in the financial services sector about the transformational…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E56: French World Cup legend Lilian Thuram on his book White Thinking, racism in sport
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. Assistant sports editor Jonathan Wong sits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E10: Malaysia GE2022: Who will govern Malaysia post-election? - Across The Causeway
Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia. What will Malaysia's political…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Listen to our 5-tip action plan in face of interest rate hikes and looming recession: Invest Talk
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E91: No breakthroughs, but Xi-Biden meeting in itself is progress: Asian Insider
Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents Asian views of the United States. It has been a busy month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E54: Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin weighs in on FTX saga and S'pore’s approach to crypto
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. Vitalik Buterin conceived the Ethereum…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E19: Xi and Biden have met - now what?: Power Play
Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia. Join Charissa Yong…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: How former scam victims run Global Anti Scam Organization and fight scams worldwide
Synopsis: This is a special-edition podcast series by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E89: Is there a limit to adapting to climate change? COP27 in Egypt
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: Malaysia GE2022: Meet 3 colourful independents rising against the odds to be heard - Across The Causeway
Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia. A record 108 independent candidates…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: Malaysia GE2022: The man who wants to be Malaysia’s future PM - Khairy Jamaluddin - Across The Causeway
Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia. Barisan Nasional candidate Khairy…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Capitalising on blockchain to future proof: BT Future of Finance (Ep 2)
Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspired by the newsroom of your…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E95: Protect your health and your wealth from your 20s
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. In this episode, we look at…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E55: Messi and Ronaldo dream of World Cup glory, but could it 'Come Home'?
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. With the World Cup kicking off on Nov 20, ST…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: Malaysia GE2022: Unpredictable election enters final stretch - Across The Causeway
Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia. This ST video livestream was hosted…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E20: BioNTech's mRNA facility in Singapore to be operational by end-2023: The Big Story
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. BioNTech's chief operating officer Dr Sierk Poetting discusses with ST's Cheow…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: China and the US have to 'co-exist or co-destruct': Asian Insider Special
Synopsis: This is a special episode of Asian Insider, featuring China correspondent Danson Cheong and US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh. China correspondent Danson…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: How global equities fit into your style-neutral portfolio: BT Podcasts
Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series. With global equities own…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: ‘War is fun’? - Speaking of Asia
Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor Ravi Velloor, as he distills his experience from four decades of covering…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E15: With so many million-dollar HDB resale flats, are the latest cooling measures enough?
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' Insight editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Battles to watch - Nomination Day for Malaysia GE2022: Across The Causeway
Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia. With the candidates for all 222…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Is $1-million fine on social media firms enough to make Internet safer? Josephine Teo answers: ST Podcasts
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. Regulators will act swiftly - "in a matter of hours" - to ensure social media…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Transaction banking and trade finance: BT Future of Finance (Ep 1)
Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspired by the newsroom of your…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E88: Why governments have the power to drive climate action
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E11: Are you in love with your boss? - Work Talk
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business…