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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: Private homes in Singapore not too pricey: An in-depth look: BT Podcast
Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series. In this episode, senior…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: Private homes in Singapore not too pricey: PropertyBT Ep 3
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 PodcastsS1E37: Long, lonely journey to live out dream- National pool player, Aloysius Yapp: Lunch With Sumiko Ep 37
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. Aloysius Yapp regrets losing part of his…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E34: Singapore and Indonesia agree on realignment of boundary among other bilateral issues: Regional Round-Up Ep 34
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 PodcastsS1E126: Inflation: How worried should you be?: The Big Story Ep 126
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay. Singapore’s central bank…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E30: China’s budding relationship with Russia: China Perspective Ep 30
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 PodcastsS1E30: Peter Schmeichel on the art of goalkeeping: ST Sports Talk Ep 144
Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month. In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E32: US and Japan vow to push back against China: Washington Report Ep 32
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 PodcastsS1E10: Investment themes in 2022 and implications for your portfolio: WealthBT Ep 10
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 PodcastsS1E17: Hong Kong schools shutting down due to rising Covid-19 infections: Inside Hong Kong Ep 17
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 PodcastsS1E59: Idols and their dating life: #PopVultures Ep 59
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…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: Analysing outcome of US-China Phase One trade deal: Power Play Ep 9
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 PodcastsS1E33: Thailand develops the country’s first plant-based Covid vaccine: Regional Round-Up Ep 33
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 PodcastsS1E75: How do you trust an AI-powered healthcare machine? - Health Check Ep 75
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Artificial intelligence (AI)…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E29: China releases latest GDP numbers: China Perspective Ep 29
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 PodcastsS1E125: New private home sales catch chill from cooling measures with 58% drop in Dec 2021: The Big Story Ep 125
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay. According to the latest Urban…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E31: Students in the US demand remote learning in face of Omicron Covid surge: Washington Report Ep 31
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: A value and profit-driven healthcare investment model: BT Podcast
Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series. In this episode, BT…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E69: Climate dictionary: What does adapting to climate change mean? - Green Pulse Ep 69
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. During the COP26 Glasgow climate…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E36: Aaron Tan, from Teck Whye Secondary to US$1 billion start-up: Lunch With Sumiko Ep 36
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. Aaron Tan, co-founder of Carro, a unicorn…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: Dialling God on climate crisis - A conversation with the Pope's climate scientist: Speaking of Asia Ep 9
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 PodcastsS1E32: Malaysia's newest political party PBM: Regional Round-Up Ep 32
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 PodcastsS1E28: China's first community spread of Omicron variant: China Perspective Ep 28
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China in this weekly podcast. Dr Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at Singapore Institute of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E31: Citigroup staff in US face vaccine mandate: Washington Report Ep 31
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 PodcastsS1E58: Reviewing pop culture in 2021: #PopVultures Ep 58
Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene. In this episode, host Jan Lee runs down…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E124: CNY period 'very important source of income': TungLok CEO: The Big Story Ep 124
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay. With Singapore's current set…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: Hong Kong's museum M+, the jewel of West Kowloon arts hub: Letter From The Bureau Ep 8
Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe every month. They…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: New restrictions as Hong Kong faces fifth wave of Covid-19: Inside Hong Kong Ep 16
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 PodcastsS1E31: Indonesia's 2022 ban on coal exports and its effects: Regional Round-Up Ep 31
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments in this weekly podcast. Leslie Lopez, The Straits Times' Regional Correspondent…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E81: Profound destabilisation: Author Amitav Ghosh on climate change, the future - Asian Insider Ep 82
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…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E123: Tips on how to manage your home loan: The Big Story Ep 123
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay. If you're planning to buy a…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E27: Why China will scrap subsidies for electric cars by end-2022: China Perspective Ep 27
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 PodcastsS1E30: The US, Taiwan and expectations of 2022 Pacific (Rimpac) exercise: Washington Report Ep 30
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 PodcastsS1E68: The climate crisis in Asia in 2022: Green Pulse Ep 68
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 PodcastsS1E29: No Suzuki Cup win, now no coach, so what's next for Lions? - ST Sports Talk Ep 143
Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month. The national team galvanised football fans with their never-say-die spirit…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E30: Rounding up on the biggest headlines that came out from the region this year: Regional Round-up Ep 30
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 PodcastsS1E26: 2022 expected to be a big year for China due to Winter Olympics: China Perspective Ep 26
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 PodcastsS1E29: Top 5 biggest US headlines in 2021: Washington Report Ep 29
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 PodcastsS1E9: Maximise your CPF and SRS for retirement: WealthBT Ep 9
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 PodcastsS1E15: The latest Covid-19 situation in Hong Kong amidst the Omicron variant: Inside Hong Kong Ep 15
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 PodcastsS1E57: Oh, all the things we didn't know about Wang Leehom: #PopVultures Ep 57
Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene. In this latest episode of #PopVultures…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E80: Nuclear weapons may keep peace despite risk of US-China war: Asian Insider Ep 81
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…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E28: Watch out, world badminton champion Loh Kean Yew is 'just getting started': ST Sports Talk Ep 142
Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month. On Dec 19, Loh Kean Yew stunned the badminton world by becoming the first…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Excluding singles from prime location public housing flats: An in-depth look: BT Podcasts
Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series. In this episode…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E29: Malaysians respond to government's poor flood management: Regional Round-up Ep 29
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 PodcastsS1E25: Why Chinese banks are lowering borrowing costs after 20 months: China Perspective Ep 25
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: Pandemic fighter Kenneth Mak believes in being Mr Approachable: Lunch With Sumiko Ep 35
Lunch With Sumiko Ep 35: Pandemic fighter Kenneth Mak believes in being Mr Approachable 5:34 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E28: Taiwan votes against reimposing ban on US pork with additive ractopamine: Washington Report Ep 28
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 PodcastsS1E67: Private sector's role in international carbon markets: Green Pulse Ep 67
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate…
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S1E27: The 50 greatest SingLit books: Bookmark This! Ep 27
Bookmark This! Ep 27: The 50 greatest SingLit books 34:21 mins Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E56: Chinese entertainment updates, divorces, marriages and BTS gets on Instagram: #PopVultures Ep 56
#PopVultures Ep 56: Chinese entertainment updates, divorces, marriages and BTS gets on Instagram 29:06 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E122: Buyers may adopt wait-and-see attitude to property cooling measures: The Big Story Ep 122
The Big Story Ep 122: Buyers may adopt wait-and-see attitude to property cooling measures 7:46 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times'…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: US-China: War of words over democracy - Power Play Ep 8
Power Play Ep 8: US-China: War of words over democracy 11:14 mins Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E28: Malaysian Parliament passes largest budget for 2022: Regional Roundup Ep 28
Regional Round-up Ep 28: Malaysian Parliament passes largest budget for 2022 10:33 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E74: Fight ageing with exercise: Health Check Ep 74
Health Check Ep 74: Fight ageing with exercise 15:18 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E24: US forges united front against China in South-east Asia: China Perspective Ep 24
China Perspective Ep 24: US forges united front against China in South-east Asia 6:49 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E27: Democracy summit exclusion will not hurt US-Singapore strategic relationship: Washington Report Podcast Ep 27
Washington Report Ep 27: Democracy summit exclusion will not hurt US-Singapore strategic relationship 09:53 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: India is back - A conversation with C Raja Mohan: Speaking Of Asia Ep 8
Speaking of Asia Ep 8: India is back - A conversation with C Raja Mohan 39:59 mins Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E14: How Hong Kong is reacting to Dec 19 Legco election: Inside Hong Kong Ep 14
Inside Hong Kong Ep 14: How Hong Kong is reacting to Dec 19 Legco election 10:20 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: 20 years on, JI detainees speak on their roles in plot to attack Singapore: 9/11 Special 20 years on (Pt 4 of 4)
Synopsis: This is a special edition ST Podcast episode narrated by Jonathan Roberts. The Straits Times interviews former Jemaah Islamiah members who were…