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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 PodcastsS1E79: How will the new Healthier SG strategy affect me? - Health Check
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Last week (March 9)…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: Who benefits the most from the Ukraine war: ST Podcasts
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' Lynlee Foo hosts ST associate editor…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E40: NCID head Leo Yee Sin on why one can't be complacent about Covid-19: Lunch With Sumiko
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. From Aids to Covid-19, Professor Leo Yee Sin…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Quality investing means repeatable revenue, even in economic stress: BT Podcast
Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series. In this episode, John…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E11: China's long game in its Russia relationship over Ukraine crisis: Power Play
Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia. Join Charissa…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E11: EU takes on China's Belt and Road: Speaking of Asia
Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this series of podcasts as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E29: Love and marriage in the novels of Monica Ali and Jane Pek: Bookmark This!
Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. In the latest episode, The Straits Times'…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Ukraine Crisis: Economist predicts long-term oil prices could be lower - ST Podcasts
Synopsis: The Straits Times audio channel showcases key news analyses, and selected episodes from our niche and sponsored series. Russia on Monday (March 7)…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E131: How to hit retirement goal with CPF Life: The Big Story
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay. The CPF Basic Retirement Sum…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E33: Chatri Sityodtong on past challenges, future plans and anticipated One: X event: ST Sports Talk
Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles Singapore's national sports talking points. In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with Chatri…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E35: China to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Ukraine: China Perspective
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei chats with…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: Lower-income workers set to benefit from Progressive Wage Mark accreditation scheme: SG Extra
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: The plane that vanished into thin air
Synopsis: In this special series, The Straits Times dives into some of the greatest unsolved mysteries in South-east Asia, and examines the underlying issues…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E38: Ukraine crisis; implications of Finland's interest to join Nato : Washington Report
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh chats…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: How 24 people saved one life
Synopsis: This podcast series is based on selected chapters from a book, detailing Singapore’s experience battling the Covid-19 pandemic. The book -…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E72: Significance of Singapore’s new carbon price: Green Pulse
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Singapore’s new carbon tax…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: What Ukraine crisis means for Asia: Asian Insider
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments on the Ukraine crisis in this special podcast. Shockwaves are rippling across the globe as Ukraine…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E78: 4th Covid shot: Will we need to get it one day? - Health Check
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. A Covid-19 infection confers…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E39: Maria Ressa: Nobel Peace Prize winner
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. Growing up, Filipino-born Maria Ressa…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Analyst fears Russia use of thermobaric weapons against cities: ST Podcasts
Synopsis: The Straits Times audio channel showcases key news analyses, and selected episodes from our niche and sponsored series. President Vladimir Putin put…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E37: US provides Ukraine with additional US$350 million worth of weapons: Washington Report Ep 37
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States in this weekly podcast. Steve Okun, senior advisor, McLarty Associates…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E11: Lock in a secure retirement income: WealthBT Ep 11
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 PodcastsS1E1: Ex-Singapore TV actor Ix Shen on life in capital Kyiv since Russia's invasion of Ukraine: ST Podcasts
Synopsis: The Straits Times audio channel showcases key news analyses, and selected episodes from our niche and sponsored series. Mr Ix Shen, 50, a former…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Ukraine ambassador to Singapore on Russian invasion and key issues: Asian Insider
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments on the Ukraine crisis in this special podcast. Russian President Putin has said that Ukraine…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E130: Thinking of seeing a doctor amid Omicron wave? First know what mild symptoms are: The Big Story
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay. Doctors at some Public Health…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E19: Hong Kong ramps up budget as Covid-19 cases increase: Inside Hong Kong
Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in Hong Kong. The Straits Times' Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang speaks with…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E60: Why do Chinese netizens hate Huang Xiaoming and Angelababy?: #PopVultures Ep 60
Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene. This week, #PopVultures host Jan Lee gives…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: Will demand for Grade A office space return? PropertyBT Ep 4
Synopsis: Get insights from The Business Times on all things Singapore property, to help you in your property investment journey from senior correspondent…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E36: Political issues arise ahead of Johor state polls: Regional Round-up Ep 36
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E32: Should we just hand the SPL title to Lion City Sailors now? - ST Sports Talk Ep 146
Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month. On this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E33: China aims to host Fifa World Cup: China Perspective Ep 33
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei chats with…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E36: Trump releases 'Truth Social' app in Apple App Store: Washington Report Ep 36
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States in this weekly podcast. Steve Okun, senior advisor, McLarty Associates…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Is HR getting it wrong trying to police workplace romance?: 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 PodcastsS1E71: Asean’s forests with benefits: Green Pulse Ep 71
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Conserving a forest instead of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E129: Analysing Singapore Budget 2022 announcements with ST's Vikram Khanna: The Big Story
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay. ST's associate editor Vikram…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E10: Eileen Gu at centre of Winter Olympics' foreign talent and nationalism issues: Power Play Ep 10
Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia. Eileen Gu, an…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Near impossible to recover your money once scammers transfer it out of Singapore
Synopsis: This is a new podcast by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and globally. It is now…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Parliament highlights, including FIR Agreement between Singapore & Indonesia: SG Extra
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest news and announcements in Singapore in this weekly podcast on Mondays. Zakir Hussain, the Singapore editor for…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Singapore Budget 2022 announcements to look out for on Feb 18: SG Extra Ep 1
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest news and announcements in Singapore in this weekly podcast on Mondays. Zakir Hussain, the Singapore editor for…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E36: Malaysia's Prime Minister in Brunei for proposal to establish VTL: Regional Round-Up Ep 36
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E77: Why we are all going to eventually catch Covid-19: Health Check Ep 77
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Singapore is in the midst of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E32: Whose side will China take during the Russia-Ukraine conflict: China Perspective Ep 32
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei chats with…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E35: US warns of possible Russian invasion in Ukraine: Washington Report Ep 35
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States in this weekly podcast. Steve Okun, senior advisor, McLarty Associates…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: Reit mergers face growing resistance: BT Mark to Market Ep 16
Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E10: Warming seas can open new shipping line from Asia to Europe: Speaking of Asia Ep 10
Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this series of podcasts as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E28: The pandemic novels of Hanya Yanagihara and Sequoia Nagamatsu: Bookmark This! Ep 28
Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. In the latest episode of this literary podcast…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E17: Hong Kong enforcing toughest Covid rules yet: Inside Hong Kong Ep 18
Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in Hong Kong. The Straits Times' Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang speaks with…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E35: New conditions for high-risk groups in Malaysia: Regional Round-Up Ep 35
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E31: National tennis player Shaheed Alam on sharing a court with Grand Slam champ Raducanu: ST Sports Talk Ep 145
Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month. Tennis fever hit Singapore recently, with US Open champion Emma Raducanu…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E128: Taxi fare hike 'not insignificant', says ST senior transport correspondent: The Big Story Ep 128
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay. Singapore's leading taxi group…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E31: China reaffirms ties with Singapore: China Perspective Ep 31
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei chats with…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E34: Proposal for Lunar New Year to be new US federal holiday: Washington Report Ep 34
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States in this weekly podcast. Steve Okun, senior advisor, McLarty Associates…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E38: Adrian Tan, president of the Law Society of Singapore: Lunch With Sumiko Ep 38
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. For years, lawyer Adrian Tan hated being…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Is there a pandemic turnover tsunami affecting Singapore companies?: 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 PodcastsS1E1: Real opportunities for growth and profit in sustainable healthcare investing: BT Podcasts
Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series. This episode focuses on the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E70: Oceans on fire – the gathering storm: Green Pulse Ep 70
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. One of the most important climate…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E76: How to help parents who have special needs children: Health Check Ep 76
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. If you’re raising a child…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E33: Can Biden get a Black woman to serve on Supreme Court for the first time?: Washington Report Ep 33
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States in this weekly podcast. Steve Okun, senior advisor, McLarty Associates…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E127: New book on Singapore's fight against Covid-19: The Big Story Ep 127
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay. In This Together: Singapore's…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E82: One year on after Myanmar's military coup takeover: Asian Insider Ep 83
Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests. In…