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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 PodcastsS1E114: Are there enough ICU beds as Covid-19 cases strain Singapore hospitals?: The Big Story Ep 114
The Big Story Ep 114: Are there enough ICU beds as Covid-19 cases strain Singapore hospitals? 6:51 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits…
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S1E25: Hooked on the Booker Prize? Not quite: Bookmark This! Ep 25
Bookmark This! Ep 25: Hooked on the Booker Prize? Not quite 25:13 mins Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E20: Malaysia's former PM Najib and wife Rosmah to visit Singapore: Regional Roundup Ep 20
Regional Round-up Ep 20: Malaysia's former PM Najib and wife Rosmah to visit Singapore 11:00 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses South-east…
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S1E70: Unlock your ADHD: Health Check Ep 70
Health Check Ep 70: Unlock your ADHD 21:49 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E77: An insider's view of the magnitude of the Myanmar crisis: Asian Insider Ep 78
Asian Insider Ep 77: An insider's view of the magnitude of the Myanmar crisis 17:34 mins Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: China faces slow economic growth in the third quarter of 2021: China Perspective Ep 16
China Perspective Ep 16: China faces slow economic growth in the third quarter of 2021 7:30 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E19: US labour force goes on strike and millions of workers quit their jobs: Washington Report Ep 19
Washington Report Ep 19: US labour force goes on strike and millions of workers quit their jobs 12:12 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E105: Make money while doing good with ESG investing: BT Money Hacks Ep 105
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. In this 105th episode of Money Hacks, BT…
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S1E60: Saving biodiversity: It should be in our nature - Green Pulse Ep 60
Green Pulse Ep 60: Saving biodiversity: It should be in our nature 17:36 min Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E26: Hariss Harun on his first SPL title; eyeing 2nd Suzuki Cup: ST Sports Talk Ep 140
ST Sports Talk Ep 140: Hariss Harun on his first SPL title; eyeing 2nd Suzuki Cup 20:52 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E11: Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam aims to reach Covid Zero: Inside Hong Kong Ep 11
Inside Hong Kong Ep 11: Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam aims to reach Covid Zero 9:48 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Dissecting impact of Huawei CFO's release on US-China relations: Power Play Ep 6
Power Play Ep 6: Dissecting impact of Huawei CFO's release on US-China relations 10:47 mins Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E19: Countries slowly opening up borders to allow vaccinated travellers: Regional Roundup Ep 19
Regional Round-up Ep 19: Countries slowly opening up borders to allow vaccinated travellers 9:04 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E113: New Singapore Covid-19 protocols should help 'very stressed' hospitals: Expert: The Big Story Ep 113
The Big Story Ep 113: New Singapore Covid-19 protocols should help 'very stressed' hospitals 5:12 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E112: Iswaran discusses minimising risks from S'pore opening up quarantine-free travel: The Big Story Ep 112
The Big Story Ep 112: Iswaran discusses minimising risks from S'pore opening up quarantine-free travel 13:17 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E18: What to expect from SM Tharman's working visit to the US: Washington Report Ep 18
Washington Report Ep 18: What to expect from SM Tharman's working visit to the US 11:55 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
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S1E32: How Klook rode the Covid-19 crisis- Eric Gnock Fah: Lunch With Sumiko Ep 32
Lunch With Sumiko Ep 32: How Klook rode the Covid-19 crisis- Eric Gnock Fah 4:51 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Europe will not be torpedo-ed from Asia: Speaking Of Asia Ep 6
Speaking of Asia Ep 6: Europe will not be torpedo-ed from Asia 47:54 mins Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this series of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E18: South-East Asian politicians and influential leaders mentioned in Pandora papers: Regional Roundup Ep 18
Regional Round-up Ep 18: South-East Asian politicians and influential leaders mentioned in Pandora papers 11:04 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times…
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S1E53: Let's talk Shane Pow, Chantalle Ng, Britney Spears and Squid Game!: #PopVultures Ep 53
#PopVultures Ep 53: Let's talk Shane Pow, Chantalle Ng, Britney Spears and Squid Game! 18:48 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E17: US Supreme Court's impending changes to abortion and gun laws: Washington Report Ep 17
Washington Report Ep 17: US Supreme Court's impending changes to abortion and gun laws 10:41 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
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S1E59: COP26 @ Glasgow, the last chance climate saloon?: Green Pulse Ep 59
Green Pulse Ep 59: COP26 @ Glasgow, the last chance climate saloon? 18:04 min Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Celebrating Chuseok and observing gender inequality in South Korea: Letter from the Bureau Ep 6
Letter From The Bureau Ep 6: Celebrating Chuseok and observing gender inequality in South Korea 20:34 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E76: Citizens should push politicians and companies on climate crisis and vaccine inequity, says UNDP head: Asian Insider Ep 77
Asian Insider Ep 76: Citizens should push politicians and companies on climate crisis and vaccine inequity, says UNDP head 17:12 mins Synopsis: Each month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E17: Why Malaysia is allowing interstate travel, despite recent surge of Covid-19 cases: Regional Round-up Ep 17
Regional Round-up Ep 17: Why Malaysia is allowing interstate travel, despite recent surge of Covid-19 cases? 10:43 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times…
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S1E69: Can plant stanols lower my cholesterol? - Health Check Ep 69
Health Check Ep 69: Can plant stanols lower my cholesterol? 15:35 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E15: China's series of bold financial moves and economic adjustments: China Perspective Ep 15
China Perspective Ep 15: China's series of bold financial moves and economic adjustments 10:05 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: Challenges facing the passing of US' $1 trillion infrastructure bill: Washington Report Ep 16
Washington Report Ep 16: Challenges facing the passing of US' $1 trillion infrastructure bill 11:47 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: How do you juggle multiple financial goals? - WealthBT Ep 6
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals. How do you balance multiple financial…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E10: Hong Kong bans celebrating Taiwan's Independence Day: Inside Hong Kong Ep 10
Inside Hong Kong Ep 9: Hong Kong bans celebrating Taiwan's Independence Day 9:57 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E75: Aukus and the Quad - shifting power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific: Asian Insider Ep 76
Asian Insider Ep 76: Aukus and the Quad - shifting power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific 18:59 mins Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief…
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S1E31: ‘My toughest assignment' - Khaw Boon Wan on his new role as SPH Media Trust chairman: Lunch with Sumiko Ep 31
Lunch With Sumiko Ep 31: ‘My toughest assignment' - Khaw Boon Wan on his new role as SPH Media Trust chairman 8:41 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times'…
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S1E52: China cancels Little Swallow Vicki Zhao, Word Of Honor star Zhang Zhehan and cracks down on entertainment industry: #PopVultures Ep 52
#PopVultures Ep 52: China cancels Little Swallow Vicki Zhao, Word Of Honor star Zhang Zhehan and cracks down on entertainment industry 48:21 mins Synopsis: The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: How will the Aukus nuclear trilateral deal affect South-east Asia? : Regional Roundup 16
Regional Round-up Ep 16: How will the Aukus nuclear trilateral deal affect South-east Asia? 12:22 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E25: Singapore footballer Siti Rosnani Azman on going pro and life in Japan: ST Sports Talk Ep 139
ST Sports Talk Ep 139: Singapore footballer Siti Rosnani Azman on going pro and life in Japan 20:52 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E14: Hong Kong property tycoons the next targets of China's income inequality crackdown? - China Perspective Ep 14
China Perspective Ep 14: Hong Kong property tycoons the next targets of China's income inequality crackdown? 10:09 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E15: How the US' drone strike in Kabul became a fatal mistake: Washington Report Ep 15
Washington Report Ep 15: How the US' drone strike in Kabul became a fatal mistake 12:23 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
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S1E58: Overcoming obstacles to pricing carbon right (Pt 2): Green Pulse Ep 58
Green Pulse Ep 58: Overcoming obstacles to pricing carbon right (Pt 2) 17:36 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: 9/11's impact on Singapore, local Muslim identity, harmony beyond 2021: 9/11 Special 20 years on (Pt 3)
Synopsis: 2021 marks 20 years since the 9/11 attacks in the United States. This is a special podcast co-produced by The Straits Times and Berita Harian…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Terror threat seeds planted in South-east Asia before 9/11 attacks in US: 9/11 Special 20 years on (Pt 2)
Synopsis: 2021 marks 20 years since the 9/11 attacks in the United States. ST's mobile editor Jeremy Au Yong catches up with three newsroom colleagues to bring…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: Politics now hampering US-China climate cooperation: Power Play Ep 5
Power Play Ep 5: Politics now hampering US-China climate cooperation 10:03 mins Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines…
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S1E68: Vaccine expert on combating new Covid variants: Health Check Ep 68 (Pt 2)
Health Check Ep 68 (Pt 2): Vaccine expert on combating new Covid variants 20:02 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: 'Enter at your own risk' – Singapore journalists recall post-9/11 assignment in Afghanistan: 9/11 Special 20 years on (Pt 1)
Synopsis: 2021 marks 20 years since the 9/11 attacks in the United States. Mr Melvinderpal Singh and Ms Seto Nu-Wen were journalists with The New Paper in…
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S1E68: Why bother about asymptomatic Covid-19 cases, says vaccine expert: Health Check Ep 68 (Pt 1)
Health Check Ep 68 (Pt 1): Why bother about asymptomatic Covid-19 cases, says vaccine expert 19:05 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month…
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S1E1: What does being not-for-profit mean for SPH Media: ST & Money FM Podcast
ST & Money FM Podcast: What does being not-for-profit mean for SPH Media 17:49 mins Shareholders of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) have overwhelmingly backed…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E15: Najib Razak's advisory role in Malaysian Parliament: Regional Roundup Ep 15
Regional Round-up Ep 15: Najib Razak's advisory role in Malaysian Parliament 11:46 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E13: The intention behind China's efforts to better international relationships: China Perspective Ep 13
China Perspective Ep 13: The intention behind China's efforts to better international relationships 10:53 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E14: 9/11 attacks' anniversary emphasises US national unity needs: Washington Report Ep 14
Washington Report Ep 14: 9/11 attacks' anniversary emphasises US national unity needs 12:31 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: Longevity + financial planning = win-win plan for you: WealthBT Ep 5
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals. BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua looks…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: Hong Kong's vaccination and quarantine-free travel plans: Inside Hong Kong Ep 9
Inside Hong Kong Ep 9: Hong Kong's vaccination and quarantine-free travel plans 10:34 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E111: Challenges for employers to implement snap 14-day WFH regime if Covid-19 case found: The Big Story Ep 111
The Big Story Ep 111: Challenges for employers to implement snap 14-day WFH regime if Covid-19 case found 6:54 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E14: Thailand plans to reopen by January 2022: Regional Round-up Ep 14
Regional Round-up Ep 14: Thailand plans to reopen by January 2022 09:10 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: Could a China Evergrande collapse cause an Asian crisis? - Speaking of Asia Ep 5
Speaking of Asia Ep 5: Could a China Evergrande collapse cause an Asian crisis? 12:21 mins Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E12: China's economic strategies and plans for climate change: China Perspective Ep 12
China Perspective Ep 12: China's economic strategies and plans for climate change 11:30 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E110: Lawrence Wong on Govt's endgame - a fairer, greener, more inclusive Singapore: The Big Story Ep 110
The Big Story Ep 110: Lawrence Wong on Govt's endgame - a fairer, greener, more inclusive Singapore 12:31 Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits…
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S1E30: No such thing as a silly idea, says billionaire inventor James Dyson: Lunch With Sumiko Ep 30
Lunch With Sumiko Ep 30: No such thing as a silly idea, says billionaire inventor James Dyson 6:28 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E13: How Hurricane Ida could boost President Biden's US infrastructure campaign: Washington Report Ep 13
Washington Report Ep 13: How Hurricane Ida could boost President Biden's US infrastructure campaign 11:08 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E102: Invest safely and easily in Chinese securities from Singapore: BT Money Hacks Ep 102
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This week's episode helps you understand the reasons…
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S1E57: Taking climate action by putting a price on carbon (Pt 1): Green Pulse Ep 57
Green Pulse Ep 57: Taking climate action by putting a price on carbon (Pt 1) 18:52 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E24: Yip Pin Xiu on Olympics and Paralympics prize money disparity debate in Singapore: ST Sports Talk Ep 138 (Pt 2)
ST Sports Talk Ep 138 (Pt 2): Yip Pin Xiu on Olympics and Paralympics prize money disparity debate in Singapore 9:35 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles…